Remember

Recovering

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The next morning Rebecca woke up, exhausted. It was still rather early, perhaps eight, and she wanted to sleep a thousand years, but she was wide awake with hunger. She took a bath, got dressed, and dragged herself to the kitchen for something to eat.

"Ah, I see you are back, and in one piece," Ivanneth greeted.

"One piece, but I got a hole the size of the Lonely Mountain in my stomach," Rebecca replied with a grin as she sat down on the tall chair that sat next to the bar. Ivanneth typically used this bar top when he baked. He needed somewhere to put all the bread while it was rising and cooling. When it was not used for this however, lone elves would eat there if they had to eat quickly.

"I can remedy that," Ivanneth said. Five minutes later a large breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, cheese, and some apples he had canned for a pie were on an enormous plate in front of her. Next to this was set a tall glass of milk.

About part way through the plate she finished the glass of milk and asked, "You wouldn't have any apple cider would you?"

"Yes, I do. All hard."

Rebecca frowned. "In that case, I'll take another glass of milk."

She ate the plate clean and when Ivanneth saw this he was impressed. "Usually elven warriors, rangers, and hobbits eat this breakfast, and even they might leave something behind. I did not know human girls such as yourself could eat that much."

Rebecca looked at the plate and smiled. "Neither did I. Thank you Ivanneth, that was delicious!"

"You are quite welcome milady."

"Has Elrohir come by yet this morning?" Rebecca asked.

"I am afraid not. He is sleeping in quite late. I think Lord Elrond is causing him to sleep til Bilbo's second breakfast, which is not for another hour and a half," Ivanneth answered.

Rebecca nodded and left. She wanted to see how Halbarad was doing. She knew what general direction he was from her current position, but nothing specific. Thankfully, she ran into Elladan.

"Good morning Elladan!" She greeted.

"Good morning Rebecca. How fare you this morning?" He inquired.

"Better than expected," she replied. "Do you know which room Halbarad is in. I want to see how he is doing."

"Certainly Rebecca. I shall take you there," Elladan said with a grin. They talked a little as they walked to Halbarad's room, and she thought she could befriend him, if he wasn't busy so much. He would often be out hunting, or on patrol, or doing something. She began to think Elrohir did too, when she wasn't around. "Here we are," he said at last. "Be quiet when we enter, if he is asleep, I do not want to wake him."

The door silently swung open to reveal a bandaged Halbarad sleeping and breathing deeply. That did Rebecca's heart good.

"How is he?" she whispered.

"He looks better than he did last night, I shall say that. He is not through it all the way just yet, but he is well on his way. Ada got the poison out of his wound last night. In a week or two he should be whole," Elladan replied.

Rebecca smiled. So everything would be alright. Things would continue on as they ought to.

Suddenly, Halbarad stirred, and then slowly opened his eyes. He looked about, got his bearings, then said, "Do I see my two saviors before me, or his twin and one savior?"

"A twin and a savior. Good morning Halbarad," Elladan said.

"And which one of you two saved me?"

"Elrohir, I am Elladan. And this is.."

"Mirë. Yes, I got her name."

Elladan looked confused for a second, then remembered his poetic brother.

Rebecca went up to his bed side and smilingly asked, "How do you feel this morning?"

"Much better, I thank you and Elrohir. If you see him before I do, tell him that for me," Halbarad said.

Rebecca nodded and smiled.

"You are a human girl, I see. Why did..."

"It is a long, strange tale Halbarad, I shall tell you it when you are well," Elladan said.

Halbarad nodded, his mind wondering what was going on, but satisfied with the promise of a good story.

They talked a few minutes, then Elrond came in. He checked his patient then said, "Halbarad needs his rest, so I must bid you two leave. Oh, and Elrohir is awake Rebecca, and requesting your presence. You will find him eating breakfast."

"Thank you Lord Elrond," Rebecca said, and then Elladan and Rebecca bid Halbarad to get well soon, and they left.

Rebecca made her way back, and found Elrohir eating.

"Good morning Mirë!" Elrohir greeted. "I am glad to see you are well and awake this morning!"

"I'm glad to see you looking better too! You looked very tired when we came back last night," Rebecca said.

"I was exhausted, but Ada helped me get over that. I think I am back to normal," Elrohir grinned.

"Your father said you requested my presence, is it just so we could see the other well?"

"No, I wished to talk to you about translations," Elrohir said.

"Oh, before you say another word, Halbarad bade me thank you. I bid you go see him so he can thank you himself. Anyway, continue," Rebecca said quickly.

"Thank you for the message. At any rate, if you are still interested, we can begin translations after I visit Halbarad."

"Okay, sounds like a plan to me!" Rebecca grinned.

There was a pause. "So, I ask you now, if you had the choice, would you do it again, knowing what you know now?"

Rebecca thought a moment. "Yes. I would. I now know that I can handle myself, at least a little bit," she answered.

Elrohir nodded. "You did well out there," he complimented. "I was afraid when it came to life or death, you might hesitate a little in battle, but you did not. I have fought along side seasoned warriors that hesitated in the position you were in. They wanted a better shot, or fear seized them, and they could not shoot, but you did despite your fear. Very good. Very good!"

Rebecca blushed. "Beginners luck."

They sat silent for a moment, then Elrohir spoke again. "You were not hurt were you? I am afraid last night we were all so preoccupied with Halbarad that we forgot to ask about you."

"We?"

"Father and I. So, are you?"

"Um, not that I know of. I think I managed to escape from everything but tiredness and hunger, and a bed and Ivanneth cured that," Rebecca smiled.

Elrohir smiled wide and covered her hands in his. "I am relieved to hear it."

Authors note: Hmm... well, I almost kept going, then I decided to stop there. I hope you all enjoyed! REVIEW!