Those Who Do Not Learn
Chapter 5
Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. If I did I would have a MUCH nicer car.
The wind slowed the next day and come nightfall they were still a distance from the land on the horizon. Elrohir paced uncomfortably. The two children sat on either side of Ireth at the stern of the boat watching the other elf stalk up and down.
"He seems a little tense." Harry looked over at Ireth.
She nodded and left her gaze on her companion. "I have never seen him so impatient."
"Seems like Snape to me." Hermione rested her head on her knees.
"Don't be so harsh." The elf chastised.
Elrohir paused in his pacing and looked down the deck to them. "Am I bothering any of you?"
"No, Elrohir, not at all. You are simply wearing a hole in the deck."
He grinned sheepishly. "Is that all?"
"And you are giving us a crick in our necks watching you." Ireth teased.
"Well, in that case." He quickly crossed the deck and sat beside Hermione.
"Why are you so impatient?" the human girl looked up at him.
"It's right there." He answered. "I can almost reach out and touch it. I can smell the leaves on the wind. I know my family is right there. Just out of reach. Tomorrow night we will dine in the home of my father. We will walk among the great trees again."
"And we will never see our home again." Harry looked sadly at the darkening sky.
"You will see your home again. I promise you, Harry. Though you may not recognize it."
"Why don't I feel better?"
Over the night the winds again began to blow and when light broke over the small craft the details on the land were becoming apparent. Elrohir jumped up and down like a small child. Ireth and even Harry and Hermione soon began to catch his enthusiasm. As they drew closer they could see a group of people gathering on the shore. They packed their things and readied for their departure. Before they knew the ship came to a halt at the small pier. Elrohir was the first off the ship. The others watched as another young elf that seemed almost identical to their traveling companion broke from the crowd and ran to greet him. The two embraced, each nearly knocking the other to the ground.
"Who is that?" Hermione tugged at Ireth's sleeve.
"Elladan, his twin."
Slowly another elf broke from the crowd and approached the two. He was older though bearing the same resemblance. Hermione assumed he must be their father. He as well embraced Elrohir. Others as well began to come forward to greet him. The older looking elf looked over to the three near the ship. His eyes seemed to become sad and he approached them.
"Greetings, Ireth." He called.
"Lord Elrond." She bowed slightly.
He looked to the children. "Welcome to the home of the elves children." There was a sad look in his eyes when he looked upon Harry. The blonde woman who had just broken away from Elrohir approached and took his arm.
"You must be weary from travel." Celebrain Began to lead them back toward the buildings.
Ireth stood on the balcony. She could hear the sounds of the forest and a waterfall in the distance. She basked in the beauty of everything around her. There was a loud bump behind her. When she turned around Elrohir stumbled out of her closet.
"What in Elebreth's name are you doing?"
"Just what I thought," he turned and straightened hid tunic,"the tunnels here are just like the ones in Imlardris. So, what do you think?" he joined her on the balcony.
"Its more beautiful than I could ever have imagined." Ireth looked out over the landscape.
"I never realized how much I missed anything until we got here. But you're not one for communal living."
"Is it noticeable?"
"Just a little. I notice because I've known you for so long."
"I'll stay around until Harry and Hermione settle in."
"Then what?"
She was silent a few moments. "I miss the forest. I want to walk under the trees again. Not forever, just for a while."
He looked down at her and grinned. "So you mean Elladan and I won't have to come hunt you down. You always ruin my fun."
She punched him playfully.
"We should go down to dinner at some point."
Ireth smiled and took his arm.
Comments, criticisms, etc..."
A/N: I really think this is far from the best chapter I've ever written. I had a hard time getting it out. I think it should come a bit easier from here so expect another chapter early next week.