A work in Progress

Chapter Twenty one

POV: Laingalad

By: Candyfloss

Haldir left early the next morning, which was a good thing as far as I was concerned. I had no intentions of speaking with him as a result of the events yesterday.

After changing and having a quick breakfast, I cleaned up the kitchen, which had been left in a flour-coated state, only then did I notice that he had un-barricaded the door, and most of the furniture was back where it should be. How could he be so...so nice, and so free one minute, and the next be an irritating elf that cared for no ones feelings then next? It was as though he had two personalities switching them around at will, as if life was a game.

Two letters came for me today; one with the seal of Lord Celeborn; the other to my delight, was from my two favourite elves: the twins. It was about time they remembered this friend of theirs! Putting Lord Celeborn's letter down on a table I sank into my chair and tore open Elladan and Elrohir's letter. It read:

'Dear Laingalad,

How goes life with our favourite march-warden in Lorien?'

Bad? I wondered how they would handle it if I replied saying so. Most likely they'd come to Lorien and berate Haldir for not looking after me correctly.

'Both Elladan, and I hope you have performed enough subtle pranks to ensure Haldir finds little peace at home, as he must find little satisfaction observing orcs trampling along that border line of his!'

I wished I hadn't been myself since I got here, my guard was up, and I was more concerned about being gracious and polite to these people. Though, knowing me this wouldn't keep up long. I'll get bored sooner or later.

'We ourselves have thought up antics between us, feel free to use one if you find a reason. Or you could just use one when your inevitable boredom sets in'

The twins, they knew me so well and were ever so helpful when it came to the less serious matters in life.

'Sew his tunic so it seems especially tight, it will then cling to him as if it had shrunk to an elflings size'

Now there was an idea, where as I had others, such as sewing his tunic to the bed with him in it.... I should do that one-day; when I'm especially aggravated with the elf, seeing that he now sleeps with more then just his bare skin. Though I wondered how long he could keep that up for once we were married.

'Use the itching powder ingredient, we taught you to make, so that all of Haldir's boots itch as if ants nested in them. Or, as you did to Elladan, apply the powder to his leggings.'

At this I laughed. I remembered that day, I'd just mastered making it and needed to test it on someone, and who better then the person that taught me? He was scratching for days after that, I had to climb out of the window to escape.

'And the best of the three, mix black berries into his red tinted shampoo bottle, so that his hair will be stained pink!'

Now this was definitely one I would be using, in the near future. At this point the handwriting changed.

'I, Elladan, have taken over writing this letter to you as Elrohir's fit of hysterical laughter leaves him unfit to hold his quill straight,'

For some reason I had the image of Elrohir clutching his stomach and rolling around on the floor laughing his head off.

'We are missing you very much in Imladris, as Ada often notices.'

And I you my dear friends, I sighed at the thought. Unfair was a word that continually ran across my mind. Unfair that I had been dragged from a place I loved, it was unfair that I had to lead a new life with an elf that was literally a stranger to me.

'But we will be glad to hear that you are well and at the very least tolerant of Haldir's company.'

I'd be happy if he stayed at the borders for a few centuries.

'We both requested a military visit as an excuse to see you, but Ada intercepted and refused-'

Lord Elrond has refused to allow his own sons to visit me? Was that saying something about me as a person?

'-As he feels that we would most likely attempt an escape plan if you asked us to. Do you need one?'

No, if I wanted to escape I wouldn't depend on these two. They were leagues away, and by the time they got here most likely I will have lost my mind,

'We can never know what you are going through'

Trust Elladan to bring it back to the same droning topic.

'But be glad in knowing that we are as much as prisoner to authority as you.'

Well that was interesting to hear. The future lords of Imladris were entrapped like birds, within their own cage.

'Our Ada is having us watched constantly, our conversations are also being monitored until we are trusted not to persuade you or others to abet you in an escape.'

Trust Lord Elrond to go to desperate measures.

'We will be seeing you next before your wedding ceremony unless we find a way to get to you before hand.

Thinking of you always,

Elladan and Elrohir'

At this point the handwriting changed once more.

'P.S. Say hello to Haldir for us and be sure you consider our pranks, unless you have better ones of your own, which no doubt you do!'

Well that cheered me up considerably, bar the fact that they couldn't visit me until perhaps a few days before my wedding.

I shouldn't hold a grudge against them though, that was the twins off course, it wasn't their fault, in fact, I might not have been here had it not been for them.

I was just about to start writing my reply when I remembered Lord Celeborn's letter, still left in-opened. I put aside my letter from the twins and began to read Lord Celeborn's letter. It asked me to attend a little tea party in the royal quarters before dinner.

Joy, I had to dine and put on an act again. Though I hadn't done this since the engagement feast. I would have to act as if I was in a happy couple again, though this time it would be on my own terms, no Naneth to remind me, nor Haldir to make things complicated.

Anyway, with my spare time at hand I decided to go through my self-defence. Not that I'd need it living here. I'd have to be cautious for when the twins arrived; I could just imagine what they'd say if I told them I dropped it. I sometimes seriously think that I'm an ellon rather than an elleth.

I went through various moves to practice what I should do when attacked from the back, as well as when incapable of using my hands. How queer I must have looked to anyone if they came upon me in the talan at the current moment.

After eating a lunch of salad and fruits I decidedly continued to work my way through Haldir's bookshelf. Thankfully there were no history books hidden amongst the others. I dare say that would have put me off completely.

That night for the first time ever, I went around the talan and turned off the many lanterns I had turned on to fill the strange absence of people.

I worked my way from one end of the talan until I reached the bedroom, the last light in the house. I shut the rattling shutters before changing into my nightgown, which no doubt to my Naneth's amusement had to been extremely low cut. Thank the Valar Haldir had not made any haughty comments about my bedtime attire, though he had not seen this one. I was beginning to wonder if my Naneth had the intention of turning me into a harlot.

I slipped into the large bed. This time it was different, there was no one breathing in the corner, there were no other noises but the beat of my heart and steady intake of my breath. So this was what it felt like to be truly alone, so.... so quiet! I could hear the owls' hoot and the trees swaying in the wind, but no other living things that were like me.

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I woke the next morning only to find it was near mid-day. Being the fool that I am, I had overslept. Then again the absence of people was quite peaceful.

I got out of bed and went to take a bath, then returned to the bedroom, where I stood and stared at the wardrobe. Annoying dresses, there were ones in here I'd worn once and had forgotten about, I randomly picked a light blue one, which was sleeveless, pairing it with blue gloves which wound there way up my arm to the elbows.

With a few hours left to go I decided to go to the stables and see how Celairclaur was doing. To think that I had been there before her birth, whilst her own mother was pregnant with her, and now I'm here, when she is pregnant with her own child. I had gone a full circle with her. Perhaps I had over reacted last night, but I couldn't stand another change. So much in so little time, one can only take so much. I sat at the stables, brushed her down and fed her. She was the only thing left that reminded me of my past, and now she too had moved on with time. So why couldn't I?

Some hours later I decided that I would have to tell Elrohir of this, after all it was his horse that mothered mine. He had the right to know. I was just about to go home and write a letter to the twins when I noticed the time. I was behind schedule!

Late as I was it did not help my tardiness when I found myself lost. I just couldn't remember my way around. In the end I resorted to asking a sentinel. Who after ten minutes of trying to make annoying small talk gave my directions.

I rushed into the hall and was greeted by Lord Celeborn.

"Welcome to the royal residence, havo dad,"

Remembering etiquette, I curtsied before saying,

"Good afternoon, Hir Nin," I sat down in the chair he pointed to, whilst Lord Celeborn inspected the table, before sitting down on his own seat.

"I would like to introduce you to Anoreirien, Auraglar, and Dolenmir, other wives to our other March-Wardens, Eluthorod, Thinfileg and Idhrendir, I would like to introduce you to Aglarebwen from Imladris, soon to be wed to Warden Haldir."

I really should be used to the use of my other name, seeing as people insist on introducing me to everyone via it, however, being the person I am I simply couldn't ignore it.

"Nice to meet you Anoreirien, Auraglar, and Dolenmir, and please call me Laingalad," I replied.

"We were just discussing the arrangements Haldir proposed for the formal ball," Lord Celeborn said.

"Ball?" I asked out loud, once again I was conveniently not told.

"The one where he is acknowledged as March-warden a most important event," said Anoreirien, obviously not important enough to tell me.

"One must choose what they will wear in advance," Auraglar added, my first impression o these two were they are like my naneth, I noticed Dolenmir the corner of my eye, she had yet to speak. Hopefully she was not like her two companions here; otherwise this would be as waste of time. I have no intention of making friends with people who constantly reminded me of my Naneth.

"Especially you and Haldir, you can not clash with each other," What was this? Don't tell me they expected my presence there?

"You will be on his arm all night," Oh the joy in that, another chance for us to act like a happy couple, my life would turn into one big lie at this rate, a great way of living.

"Yes.... most certainly, and may I ask what gowns you will wear on the event?" I asked, if these elleths were as predictable as my naneth, they'd jump at the chance to talk about gowns.

As I said this Anoreirien's face lit up before she said, "Well there are many choices and I have not fully decided yet."

"Randor should have told us in advance that he was leaving, his wife Silias, she gave us no inclination," Auraglar said.

"But I have a choice between a forest green with silver velveteen trimming or a pink silken gown. I have the material; I would just need to get my tailor to make it. With silver filigree of course." Pink!?! Was she insane? I cringed inside whilst putting on yet another smile.

A tailor, I should find myself one of those, get them to make me a few tunics, these dresses were getting extremely uncomfortable.

"What do you think?" Auraglar asked, before I could come up with some polite lie, Dolenmir, finally spoke,

"Honestly, I think that those who have worm pink in the fashion you describe have looked fat, as well as quite repulsive."

At last!! An elleth with common sense! Her comment left an awkward silence at the table. Lord Celeborn coughed and said,

"Ladies," to prevent further argument, "Laingalad, when Haldir returns, would you remind him to confirm the details?" Oh sure and I'll do a lot more about the fact everyone else knew and I didn't!

"Aye, of course, I would never forget such a thing" I replied.

"So what's it like being the betrothed of Haldir?" Anoreirien suddenly asked now to start my fun. Auraglar grinned before saying,

"You're the maiden that melted away his icy heart."

Before I could start to say anything Anoreirien said,

"I wouldn't say icy...more tepid, he was just unwilling to love. But that's no surprise, with his troubled childhood," Dolenmir snorted in reaction. With the way he walks around it's surprising he had a childhood at all I thought.

"It's..."I started, "quite amusing, he can really open up when he wants to..." I trailed off, unsure of their reaction. From the corner of my eyes I could see Lord Celeborn was highly amused, when he noticed me, he threw me a wink before sipping his wine.

"Aren't you worried about his going to the borders?" Anoreirien asked.

"No. He's perfectly capable of looking after himself, I do not question his skills, what about you? When your husband leaves for the borders?" I asked, already working out the answer for myself. Most likely she worked herself into a tantrum on his departure.

"Ahh.... you are a sensible girl. She knew the dangers of marrying a Warden, and now March-Warden when they were betrothed. It's quite lucky really, now that he's a march-warden he shouldn't be out on the borders as much as he would have been," Dolenmir said. I was beginning to like her. She wasn't like Anoreirien or Auraglar, she had more sense and intellect then the other two.

"All the better as far as I'm concerned," I replied, wondering how the would take that comment.

"Yes, more lie ins" Anoreirien said, I hope not, sure I wouldn't mind sleeping an extra hour or two, but the thought of Haldir being there when I woke was un-nerving.

For the past two weeks he had always woken before me. I didn't have to deal with him when he first woke. I picked up a biscuit and took a bite; the cooks here were really talented, though the biscuit could use a bit more milk.

"Not that they'll lie in much" Auraglar exclaimed, by the Valar she had an imaginative mind!

Lord Celeborn coughed and said, "Ladies," stopping further conversation upon the topic as well as causing Auraglar to blush.

"Sorry Milord," She apologised.

"Perhaps we should change the topic, as it is quite inappropriate," I suggested smiling.

"We're among friends here, worry not. So tell me, how did you meet Haldir?" Anoreirien asked, the question I had dreaded, but was well prepared for, having had the time to think.

"Well, we met on his last visit and it was via the twins of Elrond really, they introduced us and everything just, clicked." I said.

"Aww, I didn't think he was looking for love," Auraglar cooed.

"He works in mysterious ways," I said a bit too quickly, sealing down any more of her increasingly idiotic questions that just had to be answered to keep up decorum.

"So Laingalad, how have you found your stay here in Caras Galadhon?" Lord Celeborn asked, didn't he mean my move? A stay meant you could leave whenever you wanted I, however, could not.

"Quite pleasant thank you, just like its residence," I replied.

"We are most flattered of your saying so I was hoping that you would find an activity to occupy yourself with while Haldir is on duty. Do you have any suggestions?" So there was something to do to help past the time.

"My lord, my skills are limited, however, perhaps you could suggest something?"

"Archery?" I don't know how to use a bow. "Textile work?" an annoying possibility.

"Library clerk?" that would be good, a large supply of books to read. "Gardener?" I could do that. "I'm afraid the list is so long I have trouble remembering them off-hand. But I assure you, whether you feel your skills are too limited or nonexistent, there will be many distractions to help occupy you here." Well one thing was sure I wouldn't be bored,

"Thank you Hir nin, I'll take them into consideration and will tell you once my mind is made up. And what of you? Anoreirien, Auraglar, and Dolenmir? What do you do to pass your time?" I asked out of curiosity.

"Embroidery, painting, and then of course the cleaning of our talans," Replied Anoreirien, a creative elleth she must be then.

"We also help to organise balls, and design dresses," Auraglar added.

"If you would like too Laingalad, you could join me in the art houses where we paint for our annual exhibitions. Or else you can join our orchestra where I play the harp," said Dolenmir.

Well there was something I could do, and most likely Ada would be pleased that my endless hours of tedious lessons were paying of.

"I would like that, thank you" I replied

"Dolenmir doesn't just merely play the harp she helps to conduct as well, and write new compositions," Lord Celeborn added. I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in amazement.

"You must be very talented," I replied.

"You are most kind in saying so, but do hear the orchestra play before complimenting us, or you might just change your opinion about my conducting once you arrive!" She exclaimed.

Not only that, but I would have to play under conduction, instead of freely as I pleased; this would take some time to adjust to.

"We would not use you at balls if you were not any good." Anoreirien said.

"Though when you let Orophin sing, we did question that," Auraglar added tittering.

"Not that we intend to insult your soon to be brother in law" Anoreirien said.

"I shall have to hear him sing before I can pass judgement upon your comment," I replied.

"Do ignore their exaggeration, Orophin was not as bad as everyone implies, so will you be joining us?" Dolenmir asked.

"Most certainly" I replied with a smile

"Good!" Dolenmir exclaimed.

With a smile on his face Lord Celeborn said, "I knew this meeting would be productive. Haldir will be glad to see you have something to do, especially with your horse out of action"

Before I knew it I let out a small growl.

"What happened to your horse?" Anoreirien asked.

I took a deep breath, stabling my anger, then considered the situation. If I were supposedly Madly in Love with Haldir, I would have to take the news with a positive manner.

"No, quite the opposite, she is with child" I replied, with as much tone of happiness as I could. She squealed and said,

"Oh congratulations, who is the lucky father?" She asked, with a false smile upon her face.

"Thank you, 'tis Aldarian," I replied
"Aldarian.... that pretty stead of Haldir's, how appropriate!" She exclaimed giggling. I took another sip of the wine, to keep myself from throttling the pompous elleth.

"Maybe 'tis a sign of things to come in the near future," Added Auraglar, almost causing me to choke on the wine. I'd kill myself, or better yet, the man that impregnates me. No child should be brought into the world where its parents had little love for each other. Then again Auraglar didn't know this.

"Just think how handsome Haldir's children will be..." Anoreirien mused. I rolled my eyes and looked out of the window.

"Oh yes, the Ellyn built steady and strong with those piercing blue eyes...." Auraglar added, here they go again, bouncing of each other as per usual.

"And the Elleths with Laingalad's dark hair and Haldir's charming smile," said Anoreirien.

"When was the last time you've seen that elf's lit his face with a smile?" Asked Auraglar. A few days ago? When he decided he'd rather dumb a bowl of flour on my head then bake something?

"It is true that it has been some time but the moment etched into my memory when Haldir filled the room with deep throated laughter and when those full lips parted into his chiselled jaw line" I take it he didn't really lighten up, nor let go very often. Perhaps I should feel privileged.

It was then that Anoreirien and Auraglar let out a yearning sigh I was shocked!! To think there were married! No one in Imladris, well no one that I've known or seen would ever show such things, let alone in public!

Perhaps Lord Celeborn noticed my reaction as he said,

"Please ladies we have met here to welcome Laingalad into out society, not introduce her to the gossiping of our bath houses." Bath houses which I'm thankful for, seeing as I didn't have to bathe in one of them. I began to wonder if Lord Celeborn was here for his own pleasure or to keep everyone in their places.

"You'd think they hadn't seen the male form in the last millennia," Dolenmir said causing Auraglar to twitter once more before saying,

"Actually last night-" Thankfully she was cut of by Dolenmir,

"We'd rather not know Auraglar," However she ignored Dolenmir's glares and continued.

"No, but it was quite amazed, his fingers...." She said before sighing, I was quite in awe that things that happened in the bedroom, private things were able to seep themselves into everyday conversation.

"Ladies!" Lord Celeborn exclaimed, reassuring my theory of why he was here. His outburst caused Auraglar to blush; I started to play with my blue silken sleeve when I heard a whisper from Anoreirien

"Tell me later..." To think they were willing to share with each other such information! "Now tell me, we need to know all the juicy details, how did he propose?" She asked,

Another one of those questions I head dreaded for so long, but I was well prepared for it, which was why my mind was now completely blank, I had wished to talk to Haldir about this first, but seeing as he's not within talking range I would have to do this myself, I was about to start when,

"Oh yes! I'd imagine he can be quite romantic when he wants to be," Well she can keep imagining seeing as I have yet to find out myself.

"Er..." I started "Well...the usual way...Haldir invited me for a midnight stroll I had told him once before that I enjoyed the stars," They sighed, well when I was 'they' I meant Anoreirien and Auraglar, if this was all it was going to take, then lets just say this would be easy.

I could see Lord Celeborn was enjoying the entertainment, but Dolenmir held no expression on her face.

"He's so thoughtful" Auraglar said, causing Dolenmir to roll her eyes.

"He lead me to a place in Imladris where I often met with my friends, Elrohir and Elladan, except Haldir had set a romantic mood with lighted candles, and picnic of my favourite foods, and a blanket sprinkled with rose petals."

"How romantic," Anoreirien exclaimed, I wished, one could tell that she was easily amused. I started to wonder where all that had come from, I brushed the sordid reason of it being from my own fantasy aside, before continuing.

"It was; until Haldir stepped beneath the old willow tree, activating a defence trap Elladan and Elrohir had practiced building. The land crumbled beneath us both, and we landed in a pit fifteen feet deep," Well I wasn't going to give him all the credit! I toyed with the thought of having to tell him this, as well as the reaction on his face.

"Oh no! What happened?" Asked Anoreirien excitedly, no doubt, if she was like my Naneth the word of this will be all over Caras Galadhon before the next sun rises. It was good that I still lack the confidence to go into crowded places.

"Well, Haldir seethed at the irresponsible site planning for a trap, which I found utterly amusing..." and that I would "...So when he proposed on the notion that we might have to spend our immortality in a crater if no-one could reach us, or hear our calls, I laughed even harder, I'm sorry to disappoint your expectations of Haldir,"

I felt sorry for myself, for the thought of having to live with this white lie for as long as I live was no nice. There had been no romantic start to this sham of a marriage no sparks between us; just the truth, which hurts the most.

"However did you get out?" Auraglar asked, I smile and replied,

"Haldir thought it wise to propel me to the surface, so that I cold find help for him. But unfortunately finding help took longer then I thought it would, and while I searched a thunderstorm had began. When I returned, the pit had partly collapsed so that Haldir was set chest deep in mud. Once hoisted to safety, Haldir seemed in no mood for the celebration of our engagement, he was in quite a sour mood for a while," Why was I doing this? Perhaps it was because I envied what he had in the past. Why was I blaming him for being the reason I would never love in a way that he may have done so many times before? For I'm sure this marriage will consist of nothing but friendship, that much I had accepted.

A friendship that had still to be built upon, made stronger, a friendship that was already being tested. If there was anyone I should be blaming it was the people who set this up, and myself for holding back from the world.

No! This was not the time, nor the place to become emotional. I put on a straight face and locked away my emotions, to notice Anoreirien asking me a question.

"Is that why no one heard of your engagement before you arrived?"

"Well it has been a very long time since that happened" I replied.

"When I became engaged I told everyone as soon as I could," Auraglar reasoned

"Oh but I did, most likely the news did not reach as far as Lorien" I said, hoping that like before they would simply accept this lie, and make my life easier.

"On Haldir marrying? We in Lorien are quite surprised, it has made quite a ripple here," Just as I am surprised not to have met one of the love sick elleths, who spend their time fantasising about their Warden, like Cerina. I paused, trying to think of a reply for her comment before saying,

"Haldir isn't so.... unloving in Imladris" Auraglar smiled at me and said,

"Your love has softened him," I suppressed the urge to snort, it was then that a set of bells began to ring.

"We have to leave now, dinner must be cooked," Anoreirien said before both her and Auraglar stood from the table.

"Navear Ladies Idhrendir has a late meeting tonight, I can stay here," Dolenmir said, well talking to her will most certainly be more bearable then the other two.

Out of courtesy I said,

"It has been a pleasure meeting you both."

"We shall see you again soon" Anoreirien said.

"Make sure you look after Haldir for us" Auraglar added.

"Have no doubt about it, I will" I answered causing them both to laugh as they parted from the hall, leaving me with Lord Celeborn and Dolenmir.

I sighed as they left; the tension held within me for the last hour or so, slowly began to drain.

"They can be quite tiring," Dolenmir said.

"Yes they are," I simply replied.

"So tell me, what really happened?" She suddenly asked.

"Pardon?" I asked in shock.

"If Haldir wanted to propose he'd have checked the area in advance, he's a perfectionist, he likes to be in control of everything," Well it looked like someone here knows Haldir quite well.
"Why do you think that? What do you think happened?"

"I do not know what happened but I do know that it could not have happened. He would have at least told Rumil and Orophin, and even if he said to keep it a secret, which I doubt, they would still give clues and drop hints, it is in their nature." That's the thing with lying about someone you hardly know, someone else always knows them better then you do.

"Do you really want to know the sordid truth?" I resorted to saying.

"You are exaggerating Laingalad," Lord Celeborn interjected; well I much prefer the one I just made up compared to the truth. At least that way I can have my pride, and not say that I allowed other people to shape my future for me. Dolenmir looked at him and asked.

"You knew?"

I sighed before saying, "One can only lie to a certain extent, 'tis an arranged marriage, not of twenty years ago, but two months" Perhaps Lord Celeborn heard the hurt in my voice, for he refused to look at me.

Dolenmir frowned, "You put them in an arranged marriage?" She asked incredulously, making Lord Celeborn look at her, "And why would either of you accept such a thing?" She turned and asked me.

"Ask Haldir, he was the one who agreed from the beginning, there is nothing in this for me, I'm just here to live it out. Meaning no disrespect to you Lord Celeborn, but I'd much rather be back in Imladris" I said.

"I don't think this is the time to have such a conversation," More likely he is uncomfortable with the topic. I decided he would not be the one to go to, to have my questions about this arrangement answered.

"Aye, but Dolenmir, please keep this to yourself. Haldir and I have come to a silent agreement about the matter," I cannot even begin to think about the consequences should people find out what really is the base, the foundation of this marriage was.

"What? You're ignoring both their feelings! Laingalad obviously doesn't want to marry him, and I doubt he does either," Oh what I would have given to have a friend like her two months ago...but now...now it didn't matter anymore.

"Dolenmir, you do not know the full situation," Lord Celeborn reasoned, nor do I for the matter.

"And how much is there to know? I do not know how you could put two elves together to marry for an eternity with no love between them," I looked at Lord Celeborn, and seeing the great discomfort in his posture, I decided to say:

"Dolenmir, how about we talk about this another time?"

"When Haldir is here preferably but I have to go and dine with the Lady Galadriel now," He said, before making a hurried exit.

Dolenmir began to laugh and said,

"Haldir will not be pleased to hear he got stuck in the mud whilst proposing it will be around Caras Galadhon by sunrise tomorrow noon."

"Let it be, I'll find it amusing to see his reaction to such things, though the aftermath is another story altogether," I replied.

"Aye, his pride will be somewhat hurt"

We sat there for another thirty minutes or so, talking about life in general. By the end she told me where and what time to meet for orchestra, as well as to my pleasure, inviting herself to the talan so that she could show me the places that an elleth may need to know about, ones that ellyn would be embarrassed to show and elleth.

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For the rest of the week I managed to clean up most of my things that had been left in the trunks.

Orophin came around once to check up on me, and to see if he could have some ice cream, before facing his elder brother. It was only by the end of the week that I remembered I had yet to write a reply to the twins.

I had just finished when the door opened and a strong, horrendous smell drifted with the winds towards me. I sealed the envelope and said,
"Gosh Haldir, you reek!" Once I finished I turned around to face him, only to find a blood-covered elf. Hurriedly I rushed over.

A/n Ok this is going to have to be very quick, I was meant to be off the computer 30 minutes ago and I still have to post and format this thing. So excuse any of the grammatical mistakes I may have accidentally missed, if there are any truly glaring ones don't hesitate to point them out.

Thank you to Haldir's heart and soul, Michelleb102, chibi06, In the Depp End and Gamma Ball, I really wish I could reply individually but I simply don't have the time!

The next chapter should be up next Sunday, hopefully, it depends whether Mo can fit in typing up 3-4 pages a night in between all the revision we have this week- 8 exams for Mo and Fran, with 9 for me (PiXiE)

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