In deference to those who reviewed, I have relabed this story (A.U) and (Non Canon).
Tolkien never said whether or not the Istari could have children. In my story, Gandalf has a child. His wife is deceased. Since the story takes place one week 'before' Bilbo's birthday party; Neither Gandalf or Elrond have any idea that Saruman the white is no longer their ally.
The computer went nuts and I lost the entire first chapter. So I have rewrite the chapter from memory as best I can.
Story:
Eadhild sat alone one a bench. It was her first trip to Imlradis. The last thing on her mind, was the scenery.
"You look lost Pentithen", a handsome dark haired elf said.
"I. I am waiting for my father. He is talking with Lord Elrond.", Eadhild said.
"My name is Elrohir. Elladan. That's him. He's over by the trellis.", Elrohir said.
Elladan gave them a guilty smile. He was listening to the conversation between Lord Elrond, and Gandalf the Grey. Elladan's eyes widened, as he realized that his adar was no longer in the officer with Gandalf the Grey. He paled visably as he saw his adar coming up behind Eadhild, and his brother.
As Eadhild turned about, Lord Elrond gave her a reassuring smile.
"Hello Adar.", Elrohir said, as Eadhild bowed towards Lord Elrond as she was taught.
"Hello Elrohir. Hello Eadhild.", Lord Elrond said gently.
"Hello Lord Elrond. Elrohir was kind enough to sit and talk with me for awhile.", she said. She prayed that he would not think that she was simply babbling.
"I hope you will forgive me ioll nin for taking your new friend from you", Lord Elrond said.
"Of course not Adar.", Elrohir answered.
"If you will follow me Eadhild.", Lord Elrond said.
As Elrond and Eadhild approached the trellis, Lord Elrond gave Elladan a dissapproving glance. He then opened the trellised doors. As he closed the doors, he gestured towards a empty chair by Gandalf. Eadhild took a breath, as she took her seat. She glanced towards her father, who returned her look with one of her own. She wandered why she was there. Somehow, she knew it would be disrespectful to ask.
"I am certain you wish to know why you are here Eadhild.", Lord Elrond said softly.
"Yes my lord.", she answered, not certain if she should say more.
"Your powers are growing quickly Eadhild. I have trained you all I can. I wanted to keep on training you my child. However, you now need more help then I can give. Lord Elrond and I have decided to apprentice you to Saruman the White. He is far more qualified then I to help you now.", Gandalf said, waiting for the reaction that he knew would come.
"Father, I have been attentive at my lessons. Have I done something wrong? Please! Tell me what I have done wrong, that you would wish to send me away.", she said, her face pale.
"You have been very attentive to my lessons child. It has been a joy for me to raise you every since the day of your mother's death. You have done nothing wrong. It is no secret though, that you have powers yet to be tapped. I have done everything I can to help you.", Gandalf said.
"You have to understand Eadhild, it is not enough to learn to control your powers. You need to learn how to use them wisely. Saruman the white is uniquely qualified to help you achieve your potential. You understand this do you not?", Lord Elrond asked. He looked at her with a gentle but firm expression. He waited for her to reply.
"Yes my lord.", she said, her eyes downcast to hide her trepidation.
"Eadhild, it won't be that bad. Isengard is a beautiful place. You might even grow to like it there. If you will give it a chance.", Gandalf said, as he watched her knuckles turn white as the hold she had on her hands tightened.
"Father.", she said, only to be interrupted by Gandalf.
"It is settled. You will set off for Isengard on the morrow.", Gandalf said, not wanting to give her a chance to ask them not to send her away. "You are excused Eadhild."
She rose up and bowed respectfully to Lord Elrond. Then she quickly walked from the office.
"Gandalf. You did the right thing. As quickly as her powers are growing, she must be properly trained by someone who can truely help her. Saruman will train her well.", Lord Elrond said, trying to reassure his friend. "Gandalf mellon min? Are you alright?"
"I know I am doing the right thing. It was the only thing that could be done for her sake. I just wish I didn't have to send her away. For I will miss her as well.", Gandalf said, looking at the door from where she had just left with unshed tears in his eyes.
Eadhild rushed to her room. Both Elladan, and Elrohir saw her weeping, as she flung herself on the bed weeping uncontrollably. Elladan went to the door. He started to go in, only to be stopped by Elrohir.
"Elladan wait. Adar, even Gandalf they might not approve. This is between her and her adar. Our Adar might wish us to keep out of this.", Elrohir stated sadly.
"They must realize how upset they've made her.",Elladan said, remembering the expression of pain and heart break on her face as she rushed from his adar's office.
"Of course they do. Elladan, I feel the same way. Yet, they are doing what they feel best for 'her' sake.", Elrohir said, regretting that there was nothing they could do to ease her pain without getting their adar angry.
"I know. I just wish.", Elladan stopped.
"So do I Elladan. So do I.", Elrohir said, as he led his brother away from the distraught witch.
In the room Eadhild continued to weep, until she drifted into a heavy, deep sleep.
"Eadhild it won't be that bad ... You might grow to like it there.", her father had said.
As she slept her mind wandered.
"You will learn child.", a strange voice said in her mind, as she saw a round court yard with beautiful trees.
As her mind wandered she saw that in the center of the courtyard was a huge, dark, yet magestic tower. She looked up trying to see the top of the tower. Then she saw him. He was tall. That she could tell even though she was staring at him from the ground. His eyes seemed to be looking directly into her frightened, young soul.
"Yes child. You will learn.", she heard him say as she awoke with a start.
"I will learn? Dear Illuvatar! By the valar! What is to happen?", she thought as she fearfully pulled her arms about her knees. Then she hugged herself tightly, as she trembled uncontrollably.
