(A/N-the dialogue in italics is where Elvish is being spoken)
Chapter Thirty One-Under a Canopy of Gold
We woke up tangled in each others arms just as the sun was closing in on the horizon. A warm light permeated our talan as we crawled out of bed. Glorfindel stroked my naked back as he kissed my shoulder.
"We need to hurry as the feast will begin in a short while. May I suggest a sponge bath, as we do not have time to go to the bathing pools," Glorfindel casually proposed.
"Sponge bath eh? And will you be doing the honours this time?" I said, teasing him.
"Yes I will," he said, looking at me like he was going to eat me in a good way, "But we do not have time for what I would like to do with you." He let his hand wander to my crotch and slipped a finger between my legs.
"Hey, hey," I danced away playfully, "Don't start what you can't stop."
Glorfindel smiled slyly and walked into our kitchenette to get a bowl of water to use. I watched his naked backside recede from view and wondered if it was possible to show up late to our own shindig. He came back into the bedroom with a bowl of water, a couple of towels and a jar of the soapy stuff. Putting the bowl on the side table, he dipped a small cloth into it, squeezed out the excess and then dipped it into the jar. Pulling me towards him, he began to rub the cloth all over my upper body, even wiping under my breasts. Turning me around, he dipped the cloth again and began the same process on my back and bottom. He worked his way down to my feet. Getting up off his knees, kissed me before he dipped the cloth back into the soap and water, and handed it to me.
"All clean. Now quickly clean me. We need to be getting dressed soon," he instructed.
I cleaned him as quickly as I could, getting all his nooks and crannies. Once I finished, I put the cloth in the bowl and dragged a dry cloth over him, to ensure no damp spots were left. There probably weren't as the day had been quite warm and the heat from the day had gathered in our talan. Glorfindel picked out a dress for me to wear and helped me get into it. It had those annoying back ties. I can never reach them. Once we were both dressed in suitable outfits, Glorfindel took my arm and led me out the door.
We walked along the suspended pathway past the entrance to Galadriel and Celeborn's talan, and I wondered where we were going.
"Ummm, Glorfindel, do you know where we're supposed to be going?" I asked.
Glorfindel chuckled softly, "I have been to Lórien many times melamin. I know where I am going and where we need to be, do not worry."
"All right. I wasn't doubting your abilities to guide me around. I just didn't know where we were supposed to be. No one said anything to me," I said.
"No one said anything to you because you are the only one who has never been to Lórien before. Everyone else has been here many times and we know what is to be expected. Do not be upset that knowledge was kept from you. You are my fëa mate. They expect you to be introduced to Lórien by me," he brought my hand to his lips and kissed it gently.
We passed several Elves on the way to the feast before we came to another stairwell and walked down it. At the bottom was a large open lawn with long tables set up on one side and a large buffet table that was already groaning under the weight of the food. An open area on the other side suggested dancing would occur later on. Glorfindel led me to the head table and sat down beside me. I saw Haldir skulking around the edge of the garden, and wondered what was up with him. His brothers were in the centre of the action, chatting up pretty ellith and having a grand time. Elrond entered the garden with Arwen on his arm. They came and sat on the other side of Galadriel and Celeborn's seats.
A couple of minutes later a silence came over the area, as everyone stopped what they were doing to watch Galadriel and Celeborn make their grand entrance. They came in dressed to kill, as it were, in silver and white. Galadriel's gown was the frothiest material I had ever seen. It was spun finer than any silk I had ever laid eyes on. So thin, it was almost transparent, but layered in such a way, nothing was visible. It left quite a bit to the imagination. Delicately embroidered with silvery thread, that looked sort of like pewter but shinier. I looked at my ring and realized it was the same material. I wondered how they could make a thread out of metal. Metal works wasn't something I had ever learned nor taken an interest in. She wore a circlet of the same metal and diamonds. They flashed every time she moved her head. The couple looked lovely and loving, as they held hands and looked into each other's eyes while they walked over to the head table. We were all standing as they approached and sat down after they had been seated. Galadriel peeked around the front of her husband and looked at me with a smile on her face.
"I see you spent a productive afternoon with Lord Glorfindel," she gave me a knowing look.
"Uh, yes. Thank you for asking," I felt weird but didn't know what else to say.
Galadriel just smiled at me. Celeborn raised his goblet, which someone had surreptitiously filled and gave a welcoming toast. Pretty much along the lines of Thranduil's except he mentioned how proud he was of his granddaughter and her fëa mate. Which, of course was Estel. Glorfindel had told me that Estel was coronated the King of Gondor and Arnor, and so Elrond had deemed him suitable material for Arwen. I wondered what kind of personal conflict he went through to see me fit for Glorfindel. The feast began after plates of food were set down before Galadriel and Celeborn, and they each took a bite. I made to get up to go to the buffet table, but Glorfindel held me back.
"You are at the head table," he said softly, "You will be served here."
"But what if I don't like what they give me?" I asked, ever mindful of any potential allergies.
"Trust me a'maelamin. You will like what is brought," he assured me.
Sure enough, a plate was put in front of me and I could see nothing on it that I did not like or was allergic to. I looked at Glorfindel in surprise.
"They know your preferences. It is their way here," he smiled and took a bite of food from his plate that had been placed in front of him at the same time as mine.
We ate and talked. Celeborn told me risqué jokes, to which Galadriel admonished him. I told her my Queen's husband had a similar sense of humour, and I found nothing wrong with that. She just laughed and said that my Queen must have her hands full. I told her that with her family, yes she was a busy lady indeed.
The evening past in a most amiable fashion. Arwen told me of some of her adventures in Lórien, while Elrond was otherwise occupied; speaking to some ellyn about something serious, gathering from the looks on their faces. Celeborn told me a few stories of early times in Lórien, and Glorfindel threw in a few tales of his own. Finally the eating portion was over and Galadriel was led to the dancing area by Celeborn, who started off the dance.
Soon Glorfindel was asking me to take a twirl around the floor. We spent most of the evening either dancing with each other, or dancing with Arwen and Elrond respectively. Finally, Celeborn stole me out of Elrond's arms to take a spin around the dance floor.
"Are you happy?" he asked me once we had gotten underway.
"I am sorry my lord?" I asked, a bit surprised.
"You obviously make him happy, but are you happy?" he clarified.
Ah, so that's what he was getting at. "Yes my lord. I am very happy," I said softly.
Celeborn smiled, "That is good. He deserves the best."
We finished our dance and Celeborn bowed to me, "Take care of him. He needs you a great deal."
I nodded and he turned away from me, walking back over to his wife who was gaily talking with Arwen. I felt a pair of arms slide around my waist and looked up into Glorfindel's eyes.
"I think this evening went well. Do you agree?" his breath tickling my ear.
"Yes, I think it did," I agreed.
"Perhaps we should retire, as it is becoming late," Glorfindel said meaningfully.
I looked up into his sparkling eyes and nodded, "Okay."
Glorfindel guided me around the throngs of Elves chatting and dancing, and we were just about to reach the stairs when we were stopped by a very relaxed looking Haldir.
"Good evening my lord, my lady," he nodded to both of us, "I hope you are having a nice time this evening."
"Yes thank you, we are Haldir," Glorfindel acknowledged.
"May I congratulate you on your bonding. I wish you happiness and good fortune," Haldir said sincerely.
"Thank you Haldir. We appreciate the sentiment," I said, nodding to him.
Haldir smiled and nodded again to us before he left us. Glorfindel and I looked at each other and laughed softly.
"He certainly was relaxed," Glorfindel mentioned.
"Yeah, I don't know if it's the party or something else, but he's one relaxed dude," I laughed.
Glorfindel grinned and started to steer me back towards the stairs. We walked as quickly as we could back to our talan and entered before anyone else could spot us and delay our goal. We got inside and Glorfindel confidently walked through the rooms lighting the lanterns and then came back into the sitting room.
"Come to me melamin. Kameloa' amin," he said softly, holding out his hand for me.
I went to him and was pulled into an embrace. We kissed, and Glorfindel ran his hand through me hair as he trailed butterfly kisses along my jawline. Moving to my neck, he sucked softly in that spot at the base of my neck and above my collarbone. I felt his other hand slide down my back and cup underneath my bum. I gasped in pleasure. Suddenly he swept me up in my arms and carried me to the bedroom. I laughed as he gently put me on the bed and began to untie my dress.
"Oh, so what? You think I'm easy, do ya?" I laughed as he pulled my dress down.
"Yes, you easily fell for me," he replied with a grin on his face.
"Oooh, saa-laam! You're sooo clever. I think I'm getting very tired," I yawned theatrically, "I may just have to go to bed, to sleep." I added.
Glorfindel yanked the rest of my dress off my body and lay over me, latching onto a nipple with his mouth. I wriggled underneath his prone form, feeling him grow hard. Undoing his tunic, I pulled it over his head, while he took his mouth off me to allow the shirt to come off. I ran my hands over his chest and pulled off his undertunic so I could feel his skin next to mine. Glorfindel sat up and undid his leggings, pulling them off quickly, releasing his erection to the cool night air. I made a grab for it and Glorfindel bounced away.
"No. Not yet. I want to have your pleasure first," he whispered.
My skin broke out in goosebumps as I took in what he said and how he looked at me. Glorfindel brought his mouth to my crotch and using his fingers to part my nether lips, he then laved my clitoris with a long sweep of his tongue. I shivered and he placed his arm over my abdomen to still my movements. I felt him work a finger, then two inside me, and his tongue and lips work on my bud. I felt that impending surge of pressure build in my abdomen and I writhed under Glorfindel's ministrations. Little cries escaped my throat and Glorfindel worked harder to push me over the edge. My body responded in kind and I went tumbling into the abyss, shaking and moaning in my pleasure. As I slowly stopped shuddering, Glorfindel moved his body up to my face.
"Your pleasure first, then ours," he whispered before he slid inside me.
I moaned at the intrusion and relaxed as he began to pump in a slow rhythm. We fell into an easy pace of kissing, thrusting and breathing hard. I lost track of the kisses and fell into the swirl of sensations. Groaning, Glorfindel sped up the pace and I responded. It wasn't too long before I felt another climax approach and I let myself relax into the sensations threatening to overwhelm me. Glorfindel lifted my leg and put it over his shoulder, intensifying the friction and with only a few more thrusts, I went over the edge again with him following me close behind. Collapsing, he rolled off me and curled up beside me. I was still tingling from the power of the orgasm and I brought his hand to my mouth to kiss it.
"I wanted to make love to you for the first time here in Lórien melamin. These woods are very old and they have much power. I wanted to bond with you here, under the mallorn trees. I am sorry I could not make our bonding more special," he said softly.
"Baby, it doesn't matter where we bonded, just that we did. I have waited lifetimes for you and now we're together, and that is enough," I whispered back.
"And I will never let you go. Amin mela lle Karyn. Oialë ar illumë," he kissed the top of my head.
We fell asleep curled in each others arms.
Melamin-my love (informal)
a'maelamin-my beloved
Kameloa' amin-make love to me
Amin mela lle-I love you
Oialë ar illumë-Forever and always (Quenya)