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TheGirlWhoCan'tLetGo ~ You like it? :D I don't know if it's a legomance... I'll let the story decide as it goes along xD. Oh, that first chapter? Don't worry, that's not my best ;) I always have problems on the first chapter, I mean, action's easier/harder to write. It'll get longer :3 ~

The smooth touch of linen over skin was the first thing Reyna noticed as she returned to consciousness. It reminded her of her own bed, and mulling over her apparent dream last night, she twisted and almost fell off the bed.

"Careful." A melodic voice spoke, causing her to immediately flinch back from the hands she knew were about to help her.

Almost afraid, she opened her eyes to slits. They flew wide open, and she scrambled backwards, tumbling off the opposite side of the bed.

Her pride a bit wounded, she stretched up, casting slightly fearful glances around. The room was airy and spaced out, with warm sunlight flooding through the windows. Reyna hardly noticed, though.

Why do I feel... taller?

She examined her legs. Apparently they were longer, along with her arms. Interesting.

"Worry not, my friend." The voice spoke again, causing Reyna to whirl around and topple again to the floor on her unruly legs.

She picked herself off the ground and stared at the speaker. It was obviously not a human, because humans didn't have that ethereal grace. Humans didn't have hair that... perfect. Humans didn't have- Reyna shook her head, as if to send the thoughts flying.

The... whatever it was... reached our and fleetingly touched Reyna's face. "You are in the protection of Rivendell. Your name is Reyna, correct?"

Reyna managed a short nod. Her voice cracked out, "Did you say... Rivendell?" If so that would make her an elf... But wait, I can't be in Middle-earth!

The elf-woman blinked slowly. "Rivendell? Yes, I said Rivendell."

For some reason, this news didn't shock Reyna anymore. "Why am I here?"

The elf-woman smiled lazily."You fell off a horse. Believe me, you needed healing. Come, let me show you Rivendell."

She lead the way, slowly, out of the healing chamber and out onto a stone-tiled street.

"Welcome to Rivendell." The elf-woman flourished her hand forward. Reyna was half-paralyzed in wonder. How had this happened to her? Her day had gotten better by the instant. She involuntarily pinched herself- it hurt, but she barely noticed the pain, for she was taking in the sights, the river, the grand pavilions... The drumming of the waterfall beat into the background noise.

Reyna was in love. She gasped, awestruck at Rivendell's grandeur. the atmosphere of comfort and warmth embraced her. Half-wondering why she was still wearing a sweater, she sunk to the ground, enjoying the warmth.

"Here," the elf-maiden laughed - a tinkling sound, and pulled her up. "We must get you some new robes. These won't do.

Reyna followed her back in, and stopped in front of a closet. The elf-maiden looked around the closet, then picked out a shimmering blue gown, placing it in Reyna's arms.

"Go change." The elf-maiden pressed firmly. Reyna obliged, and soon returned with the dress on, her jeans and long-sleeved shirt discarded. It was smooth and billowing on her, giving her the impression of water cascading softly over her.

She had also grabbed a convenient brush and was combing the rest of the pine needles out of her hair. She really did not want to have to make an impression with pine needles, of all things, stuck in her hair.

The elf-maiden turned and said, "Please explore as much as you like. I must tend to my other patients."

Reyna started to call after her, but thought better of it and clamped her mouth shut. Instead, she stepped out onto the street, almost tripping over the trailing ends of her gown. Her bare feet touched the warm stones, and she was mesmerized again in the beauty of Rivendell.

She headed down to the river, stopping once to get some lembas bread, which she nibbled upon, feeling quite full the minute her lips touched the bread.

She sat by the river's edge, watching the waterfalls cascade down.

"Welcome to Rivendell. I trust you are healed?" A slightly familiar voice asked.

Reyna turned around to see Aragorn looking down at her. "Er- yeah, I guess I'm fine now."

Aragorn sat down beside her. "Good to know. Where did you say you came from?"

"I-actually I didn't..." Reyna stammered.

"You have the look of a Rohan maiden, maybe you came from there..?"

"Y-yeah, sure, I guess.." Reyna lied. She felt badly, but it was easier than explaining what actually happened to her.

Aragorn stood. "Come. Let me show you around Rivendell. I'm sure you would like to see it."

Reyna stretched up and shrugged. "Sure, why not?" she didn't exactly want to go around alone, as she was very adept at getting lost. At least I have a guide. She reflected as she was led around the bustling streets.

"Here is where Elrond lives. I daresay he would like to see you, to ask how you fare."

"No, no. I'm not worth that much." She took a step back.

"Do not worry. Elrond requested you personally."

Reyna wavered uncertainly, then followed him in. "So where is Elrond?"

"Follow."

It was a few seconds before the sound of voices reached her. Aragorn knocked lightly on a door, then stood back next to Reyna.

The door opened slowly, and two elvish men stood in their line of sight. Upon seeing Reyna, one of them - the one with blond hair, nodded and left. The other, a brown-haired one, apparently Elrond, waved her in. Aragorn then dipped his head and left, following the other elf's passage.

"Please sit." Elrond motioned towards a chair. She sat, then asked, "Why did you call me?"

"I wanted to clarify a few things for you."

Reyna leaned forward eagerly.

Elrond continued. "I know you are not from this world. So, I wanted to ask if you would like to go back."

"Eventually." Reyna leaned back.

Elrond nodded. "An appropriate answer. Unfortunately, I do not know exactly how you can leave. You may have traveled here to fulfill a prophesy, something to be done... But I have no memory of hearing or seeing any prophesy you could fulfill."

He considered for a long moment.

"Is there anything I should know?"

Reyna breathed out. And in.

"No, there is nothing."

"I do not wish to take up your time. You may go."

Slightly relieved, Reyna rose and walked out, wondering why he had called her for such a short time.

Just as she stepped out the door, she heard him call, "Come to the Council tomorrow. We shall see what exactly to do with you."

Reyna looked back, and nodded. She headed onto the street, and continued her long walk around Rivendell.