Elizabeth's room (first POV)
I walked into my new room and as soon as I closed the door a squealed slightly. "I can't believe I'm in Rivendell. This must be a dream, and if it is no one wake me up." I said as I walked through the room and soaked in all the wood furniture with leaves and flowers engraved into it and paused at the four poster bed made from birch wood and had a white curtain pulled around the sides for privacy. "I've always wanted one of those…..i wonder what to wear to dinner" I suddenly wondered as I walked through the room and started opening doors. The first door I opened was the door to the wash room. In the middle of the room sat a bathtub that was set into the floor, and a sink made of marble. I went to the next door and opened it to find the biggest closet I have ever seen. Think of the one on Princess Diaries 2, but bigger and with more dresses. I ran my hand along the elegant elven dresses hanging from the racks and one caught my eye.
I pulled out this dark red dress with shimmering gold accents on the skirt and drooping sleeves that came down from the low cut neckline. "Whoa, this is amazing." I said holding the dress in my hands and immediately went to get washed up. I sat in the bathtub for I don't know how long before I found the soap and scented oils to wash my hair and body. As soon as I was finished taking the best bath of my life, I climbed out and wrapped myself in a fluffy towel before taking another towel and drying my hair as I walked out to the bed.
I slipped some new undergarments on along with a dark red under skirt and some version of a tank top and then slipped the dress over my head. Now I'm not normally the thinnest person in the world but this dress fit me perfectly. I didn't have the chance to look at myself when I first got here but this dress made me feel so skinny. So I took a chance and walked to the mirror by the dresser and gasped when I saw myself. My pale skin had darkened a little and my figure was smaller and leaner than I remember having when I was at home. I brushed my still wet red hair behind my ears and noticed that they were pointy like the elves. "This is too weird" I said looking at my ears closer until a knock came to the door. "Come in" I called as I sat on the bed and brushed my waist length red hair. The door opened and in walked Lady Arwen. "My lady, what a surprise" I said standing and bowing to her which made her smile. "Please, just call me Arwen. Elizabeth is it?" she asked and I nodded. "Well, I come bearing gifts. This is from Lord Aragorn; he thought you should have something nice to wear to dinner with your dress." Arwen said before pulling a pair of red satin flats out of a satin cloth as well as a golden circlet and a golden locket. I gasped at the locket and gingerly held it in my hand.
"I can't believe I didn't notice it was gone. It must have fallen off in the forest" I said clasping it around my neck and placing a hand over it. I took the circlet and carefully placed around my head before slipping into the flats. "How do I look?" I asked as I spun slowly in front of the elleth. "I think you look lovely. You look like a princess. Now, I believe we should do something about your hair" Arwen said before sitting me on my bed and taking my brush before brushing my hair and braiding my bangs behind my head while leaving the rest loose.
"Now that is better. I never did like my hair hanging in my face growing up. Plus your face is too pretty to hide, I think Lord Aragorn would agree with me" Arwen said and I blushed while she giggled. "There's no way he would be interested in me. We just met, I bet you two have quite the history though" I said trying to get the subject off of me. "Yes we have known each other for many years but he has always been more of a best friend than anything else. I am grateful to have him here as a friend in such dark times." Arwen said and I gave her a hug. The action surprised the elf but she soon returned the hug and we parted so I can see her face. "Now don't go thinking like that. There is no room for negative talk here. Now go get yourself ready for dinner, I'll be out soon" I said before hugging her again and she left the room. I walked to the balcony of my room and looked out at the moon just coming above the horizon in the distance while the courtyard was below me with many people milling about and laughing. A smile came to my face just as there was a firm knock on my door. "Come in Aragorn" I called from my position and he walked in behind me before clearing his throat.
"I have come to escort you to dinner. Am I interrupting something?" he asked walking up behind me and leaning on the railing with his back to the courtyard and facing me. "No, I was just admiring the view. It's so pretty here at night and so alive. People laughing, and enjoying themselves, it makes me miss my family" I said and I didn't realize I was crying until he was wiping the tears from my cheeks. "One so fair should not be consumed in sorrow, tonight is a time to celebrate a new friend, and a new life." Aragorn said and I hugged him around the waist before sniffling and releasing him.
"Thanks. I needed that." I said and just then realized what he was wearing. He was cleaned up and dressed in black leather trousers, a white cotton shirt and a dark brown jerkin over top with his sword swinging from his hip and black leather boots. "Well, you clean up nice" I said while taking his arm and walking out of my room. "As do you my lady" he said and I smiled.
Dinner
We walked into the dining hall and all the conversations and noise from the plates and silverware stopped and everyone looked at us. I waved nervously and the noise started back up again before Aragorn escorted me to the chair on the right of Elrond while Arwen was on his left. He pulled out my chair for me and as soon as I was settled he sat in one of the high back chairs next to me.
Elrond smiled at me and patted my hand with the ring on it. I nodded my head at him and he stood up. "Everyone (room falls silent) I would like to make an introduction. This is Lady Elizabeth and she will be staying with us in immaldris for a while. I would like to make a toast to her future here, however long she may be, and for her life. May it be long and filled with love and happiness." Elrond said before clinking their goblets together and taking drinks before returning to their meal.
The main course was served and I was delighted it was some kind of meat. Chicken is my favorite and I was worried all I would eat here was salad. That's what you get with elves, just a bunch of vegetarians. I dug into my plate and felt like I was being watched. I looked up and spotted a blonde elf staring at me from across the room with narrowed grey eyes and a bow in his hand. I turned to Aragorn and he smiled. "Who is that elf over there and why is he staring at me?" I asked him and he looked at where I was looking and smiled bigger. "That is a good friend of mine. Legolas!" he called and the elf made his way over to the long table where we sat.
Legolas was a tall elf who wore dark green leather and brown boots while his blonde bangs were pulled back in a braid and the rest was loose. He approached the table and bowed to lord Elrond before making his way to Aragorn's side. "Aragorn, who is this fair maiden you have in your company," he asked and walked over to me. I pushed my chair out a little and stood so I could shake his hand. "My name is Elizabeth. It's a pleasure to meet you Legolas." I said extending my hand and he took it and kissed the back of it.
A sudden rush of heat spread through my cheeks and he smiled when he saw me blush. "A pleasure my lady" he said before sitting in his own seat and I sat back in mine.
During the incredibly awkward dinner some elves played music in the corner and as I ate I heard Legolas and Aragorn talking in a strange language next to me and I started listening in order to figure out what they were saying. I turned to Elrond and he smiled at me, "My lord, what language are Aragorn and Legolas speaking?" I asked and he chuckled. "That would be our language, Sindarin, the language of the elves. I could teach you if you would like?" he offered before sipping his drink.
Before I could answer my head felt a little dizzy, and I closed my eyes tightly before holding my head. I couldn't hear anything around me other than a sharp ringing in my ears. Images then started to flash across my mind before I started breathing shallow and felt faint. The last thing I remember was my name being shouted as I fell to the floor.