Seasons of the Elves
Summary: How these two elves saw each other in each season. Glorfindel and Erestor established Relationship.
Rated: PG-13
Disclaimer: Standard disclaimer applied.
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SUMMER
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Summer was the favorite season of the twins and many elves in Rivendell. Elflings enjoyed playing under the clear blue sky. Elf-maidens enjoyed watching soldiers training, shirtless, under the sun. Everybody enjoyed the summer outdoor activities, but one.
"This is summer. Why are you still wearing robes?" Glorfindel asked the chief counselor when the twins practically pushed and pulled him to the garden where everyone was gathering for a picnic and waiting for Mithrandir's firework that night.
Erestor glared at the captain without uttering a word.
"Whatever." Glorfindel shrugged and turned his attention to the activities in front of him.
Elflings were enjoying themselves in and around the fountain. Couples were holding hands, strolling around and sitting under the shade of trees. Merry laughers were everywhere.
"Look at them. Look how happy they are." Glorfindel spoke, smiling. "Don't you want to be a part of this happy picture, Erestor?"
"My job is to make sure that picture still existed." Erestor mumbled softly.
"Ah, that's my job too!" Glorfindel smiled widely. "See? Finally we have something in common."
Glorfindel looked at his companion watching the scene in front of them. "I, not only want to protect this realm, but also want to be a part of it. We don't need to be outside to protect what we love."
"Sometimes, to keep distant and do not involve, you can see the bigger picture." Erestor reasoned.
"Yeah, but sometimes, you have got to look closely to see the detail of the picture, to appreciate what you made by yourself. And that time is today!"
"What? Wait..."
With that, Glorfindel grabbed the counselor's arm, and dragged him to where Elrond and his family were sitting, under a tree by the side of the pool.
"You finally decided to join us, Erestor!" Elrond greeted them.
"I didn't." Erestor grunted.
"Come on, sit here, you two." Elrond laughed. He had the idea why Erestor had joined them today.
The Imladris lords and lady talked pleasantly while watching the activities around them. Time passed so fast when they are among good companies. They watched the sunset together. It had been a long time since they did this together without worrying about works.
"I'll go see the preparation of the food for the party." Celebrian said.
"I'll go with you, my lady." Erestor got up from his seat.
"Oh no. You rarely have time for yourself and your good friends. You should stay here a little longer. Let me do this, please." Celebrian insisted.
Glorfindel grabbed Erestor's wrist and pulled him to sit down beside him again.
"Come on, Erestor. Enjoy your good companies for once." Erestor raised his eyebrow to the captain's smirk, but complied nonetheless.
"Enjoy your time, my lords." Celebrian smiled and left to the kitchen.
"Where are the twins by the way?" Erestor asked.
"You little evil spawns!"
Mithrandir's booming voice echoed through the garden. Elrond was startled while Glorfindel laughed so hard.
"There they are." Glorfindel chuckled.
"I think I need to talk to Mithrandir and the twins right now. Will you excuse me?" Elrond sighed and left his counselors to find the wizard and his sons.
"I wonder what the twins did this time." Glorfindel laughed.
It was getting dark. The maids carried foods from the kitchen to a long table near the terrace where Lindir was preparing his band for the show tonight. Torches were placed along the path and in several places in the garden, illuminating the area with soft light and shadows.
"Look! Lindir is starting the music." Glorfindel pointed at the band playing music on a low platform. "Care to dance?"
"You'll never give up, won't you?"
"Never" Glorfindel smirked.
"Just go get some pretty maidens or handsome elves. Don't worry about me I can survive without you here." Erestor retorted.
"Why, Erestor? You hurt my feeling." Glorfindel put his hand over his heart dramatically.
"Does it look like I care?"
"Lord Glorfindel." A voice interrupted their banter. The lords looked up and found a pretty elleth standing in front of them nervously. "Would you honor me with a dance, my lord?"
"Of course! It would be my honor, young one." Glorfindel smiled and got up. He winked to the counselor and walked to the middle of the garden where many elves were already dancing.
Erestor looked around the area and saw happy faces everywhere. He smiled to himself and admitted that he's happy to see everyone happy. These elves were his friends and family, including Glorfindel, even though it's hard to admit it.
Glorfindel was dancing merrily with many elves. It seemed that the golden lord would not come back anytime soon. Erestor got up from the blanket and approached the buffet table. He put some food on a plate and had a cup of drink. He would better fill his stomach to get enough energy for clearing up the mess after the party.
Meanwhile, Glorfindel had changed his dance partners for every song. His eyes occasionally drifted back to the one he left on the blanket beside the pool. Once, his eyes drift back to the usual spot, the counselor wasn't there anymore. Glorfindel looked around and fell relieve when he found Erestor at the buffet table. At least, Erestor was still here and even had something to eat. The counselor worked too hard and ate too little. It's good to see him eat without being forced by him or Elrond.
"Glorfindel, are you with me?"
"Sorry, Saelbeth." Glorfindel turned back to his dance partner and right hand soldier. "I'm just checking out something."
"I saw what you were checking." Saelbeth smirked. "It seems he has a good mood today."
"I hope he is." Glorfindel smiled.
A couple maidens cut their conversation and asked for the lord and his friend to dance with them.
After a while, Glorfindel's eyes drifted back to the usual spot and saw Elrond and his family sitting there, no Erestor with them. The golden lord looked at the buffet table, no Erestor there. He stopped dancing and looked around to search for the counselor.
"My lord?" His dance partner touched his arm in concern.
"Sorry, Ellena. Will you excuse me?"
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After having his dinner, Erestor stayed to watch the elves dance and enjoy the party for a while. Then he decided that it's time for him to go back to his office. Since the balcony was occupied by Lindir and his band, he had to make a detour to get to his office. He walked through a dark path along the house wall. This way he could reach his office without having to greet anyone along the way.
He was startled when suddenly a hand grabbed his shoulder. He grabbed the anonymous' wrist with his two hand and twist it reflectively until the one who grabbed his let his hand loose and Erestor was able to jump back and made some distance from the attacker.
"Oi! Ersetor!"
"Glorfindel!"
"I'm so proud of you." Glorfindel laughed.
"Don't ever sneak up on me again!" Erestor gritted his teeth.
"Hey, I didn't! I didn't see you in the party so I just followed the path here to catch up on you. By the way, why are you leaving so early?"
"I have no business to stay there any longer." Erestor crossed his arms in defensive position.
"Yes, you do. We still have plenty of things to do. You haven't danced for once." Glorfindel argued.
"I don't dance." Erestor glared at his friend.
"To watch Mithrandir's firework then."
"I don't..."
Boom!
They were startled and immediately looked up to the sky to see several colors of light forming into flower shape lighting the dark sky beautifully.
Mithrandir's firework had started.
They both looked at the firework mesmerizingly.
Glorfindel turned to look at the one standing beside him. The colorful light reflected on his face and dark hair beautifully. Erestor, at this time, was like a young elf in awe of the incredible fireworks, he looked...
"Beautiful."
"Aye, Mithrandir's fireworks have never been disappointing." Erestor responded.
"Aye." Glorfindel smiled. "Truly beautiful."
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