Note: I'm becoming increasingly annoyed with some of this story for some reason, i loved it when i finished it but im not sure whats going on. Ah well i've edited this chapter and am a little happier - enjoy!

Chapter seven

"So, did you learn…anything new?" Celebros asked Celeglin haltingly, when the family where sitting outside, the soft sunlight providing an ironic backdrop for the serious conversation

"I learnt of Eregion, but little of them," Celeglin replied sadly. Tathariell looked sympathetically at him

"Believe me, if I had the heart to tell you of them, I would have long ago; yet it is too much for my heart to bear." Time and time again had he been told those same words. Attempting to push the miserable thoughts from his mind he stood up and glanced towards the main buildings. Offering his hand to his cousin, he forced a smile "Come, the festivities will start soon and I need to freshen up; going on a long travel and returning to sit and talk in the clothes I have worn for more days than I wish too is not something I enjoy," his remaining family laughed and they walked back towards the buildings together.

Nearing his room, Celeglin thought he saw the Lady Celebrían's friend walking around the corner; he started to go after her but seeing how fast she was moving he decided he would let the matter rest for now and approach her at dinner that night. She is probably busy helping her lady anyway… he thought as he pushed his door open and walked into his familiar room. He fancied he could smell the crisp scent of clean sheets even as he walked in. Breathing in deeply he truly smiled, as much as he loved travelling it was always good to be home.

From around the corner, Elemiriel turned and listened as Celeglin entered his room, she had deliberately quickened her pace…yet she had hoped he would have maybe apologised…No, it is too much to hope for that. Sighing, she continued towards her rooms; there was little time to make herself presentable for the evening meal and dance that was to be held in celebration of Celebrían's arrival.


In clean clothes once again, his favourite deep navy tunic to be precise, Celeglin walked into the main hall and looked around at all the familiar faces, spotting his friends he walked over and sat down amongst them. Thankfully none of them asked of the results of his journey; they knew that if Celeglin had discovered anything more of his past he would have already told them. They sat and Celeglin caught up on all that had happened whilst he had been gone, nothing of great importance had passed so Celeglin sat contented through the meal.

He did not notice the Lady Celebrían and Elemiriel enter the hall, but in all honesty he wasn't looking for them either. It was only when they all moved out into the Hall of Fire for dancing and music, when Celeglin found himself next to Elemiriel.

Elemiriel looked around her in the crowd and found herself face to face with 'that elf'. Hurriedly looking away and hoping he hadn't noticed she tried to reach the Hall of Fire without having to come into contact with him.

"Lady?" Elemiriel heard him ask, with great reluctance she looked at him again, "I wish to-" but before he could finish his sentence they both heard Celebrían calling Elemiriel. Looking from Celebrían to 'that elf', Elemiriel gave 'that elf' one last quick glance before hurrying off to see what Celebrían wanted, leaving him to look after her swirling pale green skirts.

"You should have stayed with him!" Celebrían exclaimed once Elemiriel had reached her side, "I would not have called you away if I had known!" Elemiriel shifted uncomfortably,

"It is no bother, I feel so humiliated in front of him anyway…" she mumbled "If it was something important then he will seek me out again I am sure," Smiling ruefully at her friend, Celebrían walked into the Hall of Fire and before long was dancing with her future husband. Looking about the pleasant hall and observing the way the light flickered between pillars and lit the large vaulted ceiling Elemiriel felt that she would feel at home here. Every hue of forest greenery, endless sky and petal whirled before her as many danced to light and beautifully played music.

Elemiriel danced with several partners during the night but was stunned when she found herself standing before 'that elf' in the pause between music. Smiling awkwardly she took his hands and they began to dance.