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Chapter 29

VALENTINES DAY

Aegliriel's POV

After greeting some friends and wishing them a happy lovers' day, Maglor had pulled me away... somewhere. He had gently taken my arm and led me away to a small garden that was quiet and private.

He sat down next to me on the stone bench and pulled out a small harp from his robe. I looked at the bushes around the bench and smiled at the white roses that littered them. Maglor touched my arm and I looked to him to see that he was holding out a flower to me.

I took the blood red carnation shyly. "Thank you, Maglor." I whispered, and buried my nose into the fragrant cup. It was so pretty and smelled heavenly. Maglor began to strum the harp and hum, making me feel relaxed.

He sang softly, and I listened, feeling my cheeks heat as I realized that it was a love song. But I couldn't help but admit that he had an amazingly beautiful voice. I played with the rose in my hands, absently noticing how well it went with my deep green dress. I closed my eyes as the song came to an end.

I sighed and leaned my head against his shoulder. "It was pretty." I said dreamily, plucking a petal off of the rose. "Maglor?" I suddenly asked.

He wrapped a tentative arm around my shoulders, turning his head into my hair. "Yes?" He asked softly. His voice was so smooth and melodious.

"What does a red carnation mean in elven culture?" I asked, remembering what it meant back home- on Earth.

He paused for a moment, then hesitantly replied. "It means... My heart aches for you- adoring love." He answered. I looked up at him.

"Why did you give it to me?" I asked bluntly, though with curiosity, not malice.

He looked away awkwardly, the same color as the rose staining his cheeks. Despite myself I stifled a giggle. He looked cute when he blushed.

"Because I- I mean- you- when you came I- I felt- well I knew you were... My soulmate." He stuttered. "And I- I love you... I wanted to... I WANT to... C-court you." He finished, shifting uncomfortably. I giggled despite myself.

Then I turned and hugged him. "Okay, Maglor. I like you too." I replied with a smile in my voice. "I'd like that." I said shyly. He wrapped his arms around me, and there was a sudden clicking feeling, and I felt whole.

Which was a little odd, since I didn't know I wasn't before. But now I felt warm and fuzzy, and I suddenly felt Maglor sigh.

"Amin mela lle, Aegliriel." He murmured blissfully. I blushed wildly.

Then I swallowed as his lips pressed against my cheek. "Maglor?" I suddenly asked after a moment.

"Hmm?" He sounded a little out of it.

"Ummm... Won't the others be missing us?" I asked. I know I kinda spoiled the moment, but... I poked his side, and he yelped, rubbing his side. I gaped, and then began to laugh heartily, reaching out again. He scooted out of the way with a grin- and then reached out and poked my side.

"Hey! No!" I cried, suddenly realizing what kind of situation we were in... But it was too late.

"Oh no?" He asked, and then tackled me to the ground, grabbing my sides as I shrieked and tried to wriggle my way out of his grip, but he was having too much fun to let go of me just yet. So we attacked each other until we were both breathless and laughing to the point of tears.

Maglor was on top on me, laughing as I sighed, exhausted. "Tired already?" He winked. I smiled up at him with a giggle, and reached up, kissing his cheek.

"Thank you for the flower." Was my only reply, tucking it into my hair and standing up. "Come on, let's go find something to eat!" I called, skipping off and leaving Maglor behind in the dust, smiling after me dreamily.

BACK TO THE PRESENT

Celine's POV

I think I almost killed myself laughing. Elíl was choking. "Killed the mood much!?" She cried. Lir sighed.

"I couldn't help it! It just... Spoke itself." She whined, sending us into another bout of hysterics. I shook my head as we calmed down.

"I knew it. I absolutely knew that Maglir was so adorable and was meant to last forever." I said with deep conviction. Lir sighed.

"I'm never living it down." She said mournfully. Elíl and I snickered.

"No, you aren't." Elíl said smugly.

Then Lir wriggled her eyebrows. "Speaking of which, Elíl, your turn..." She grinned sweetly as Elíl sighed and then blushed.

"Okay, okay, going to tell now." She sighed.

VALENTINES DAY

Elíl's POV

Ecthelion had taken me away somewhere after I had talked with Olòrin.

*Elíl, girls' night tonight, don't forget!* Míleth called after me. I turned and gave her a wave of acknowledgement in reply. We wandered off and I caught sight of Glorfindel taking Míleth somewhere as well.

"Thel? Where are we going?" I couldn't help but ask as he dragged me off.

He just turned and gave me a smile. "You'll see." Was his enigmatic reply. I sighed good-naturedly and let him drag me off.

We finally arrived in a crowded garden with a lot of other couples, but Ecthelion just tugged me over to a small, closed-in pavilion, leading me inside. There were a few other couples there, but Ecthelion still wasn't deterred.

He led me over to a small area in the wall where there was a crack just wide enough for us to slip through. He grinned at me as I squeezed inside after him, and I couldn't help but giggle at myself. I'm sure I looked ridiculous.

Inside the alcove was a small window that looked out, but otherwise was empty. I peered out the window and let out a tiny squeal. It was gorgeous. There was a large bush with colorful flowers, and all around the flowers were hummingbirds with colors so bright they looked like jewels.

I heard and felt Ecthelion walk up behind me, and a moment later his hands slipped around my waist as he peered out with me. "They're so pretty." I sighed happily.

Ecthelion hummed absently in agreement, and I felt his breath against my ear. "Not as pretty as you." He whispered. I blushed but didn't answer.

"Thel?" I whispered.

"Yes?" He replied.

I paused. "How long did you like me?" I finally asked.

"Since the day I saw you first in the pool." Was his confident answer. I felt surprised.

"That long? That fast?" I asked, bewildered. He turned me around and leaned against the wall so that I was balanced against his chest. One hand was around my waist while the other tangled in my hair.

"All elves are blessed- or cursed, depending on how you see it- with the ability to know who is their soulmate the moment they meet- and to never forget them." He said, looking down at me. My mouth opened in an 'O' shape.

He bent down so that his lips were against my cheek. "Amin mela lle, Elíl. I want to court you." He pleaded. I gasped as his mouth pressed against my jaw.

I fisted my hands in his tunic. "Y-yes." I whispered. He clutched me to him, sighing in relief.

There was a sudden clicking feeling, like I had suddenly found a missing puzzle piece in my life. Which I thought was strange, since I wasn't aware that I was missing something. But then I promptly forgot about it.

I couldn't see anything but Varda's stars, couldn't feel anything- I couldn't even think straight. Everything had turned fuzzy, and my brain was reduced to utter mush. And I could taste miruvor.

Ecthelion pulled away, a giddy smile on his face. I gasped, my legs turning to jelly. "Can't... Breathe..." I gasped. He bent down.

"I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that elven kisses can do that." He murmured huskily into my ear. I shook my head, regaining my breath. He pressed another kiss to my lower lip and then pulled away. I sighed.

Well, I wasn't really going to complain... Even if I was slightly annoyed at his most abrupt way of asking for courtship...

BACK TO THE PRESENT

Míleth's POV

Lir and I were squealing our heads off. "Ahhhhh! It's unspeakably cuuuteeee!" I shrieked. Elíl clamped a hand over my mouth.

"Hist! Someone's going to hear!" She whined. Lir went into hysterics as I snickered.

"Like who, the Valar?" I teased loudly. She gasped and yelped.

"Don't jinx it!" She begged.

*Too little too late, daughter mine!* Irmo was laughing. Elíl groaned and placed her head in her hands. I was laughing my head off along with Lir and Irmo.

"Nice timing, uncle!" I exclaimed.

"I hate you sometimes, Míleth, you know that?" Elíl whined.

I grinned. "I'd think you a perfect angel if you didn't, dear sister." I replied sweetly. She glared.

"But aren't Maiar angels anyway?" Lir whined petulantly, and sent Elíl and I into spasms of amusement.

Then I sighed, wiping away tears. "Well... Why don't we go put our plans into action and prepare dinner?" I asked. They nodded and stood.

"What time is Fionwë supposed to come?" Lir asked.

"Six." Was Elíl's answer.

"Then we have an hour. That's enough time." I said, relieved, and we thought ourselves home. I just had to grin, though, at the thought of what might happen tonight.

...

The last dish was set out on the table, and Mairon was sent to call everyone to dinner. They came down, laughing and grinning as they sat at the table. As agreed, Elíl and Lir and I ignored the looks our boyfriends gave us.

*I can't even figure out what we call them. Boyfriend doesn't sound right.* I said with a sigh.

*Well ellon friends doesn't sound any better.* Elíl noted dryly! and Lir snorted in agreement. I grinned as we sat down.

"So when she coming?" I called to Elíl. Everyone looked to me.

"Who?" Several asked. Elíl opened her mouth when there was suddenly the smell of rosemary and thyme in the air.

"Fionwë!" Elíl and Lir and I cried, waving as he sat down.

"Am I late?" He asked, waving to everyone.

"What took you so long big brother?" I pouted. He sighed.

"My apologies." He said, slinging an arm around Elíl's shoulders with a sigh. "It's been an exhausting day. Looks good, by the way." He added, looking at the table.

My brothers were busily eating, pointedly ignoring a silently seething Ecthelion. I smirked at Lir, who wiggled her eyebrows. She kept discreetly turning away every time Maglor looked like he was going to say something.

I stood up and went to the kitchen to get another cup when I suddenly 'tripped' over a toy on the floor and yelped, stumbling backwards until I landed on Glorfindel's lap.

"Amras! Please clean up after yourself!" I scolded slightly, standing and picking it up. "Thank you, Glorfy." I added absently and then went off into the kitchen, leaving him behind staring after me longingly, fingers twitching. I heard Lir and Elíl snickering in my mind, and I scoffed.

*Oh hush it, you two.* I said good-naturedly. They just laughed.

I bounded back out and set the cup in front of Fionwë with a hug. "Well you know big brother, we all appreciate your work." I said with a smile. He was an important Maia under lord Manwë. He smiled and lifted the cup in reply.

"My thanks, sister." He winked. I rolled my eyes with a grin and went back to my seat between Caranthir and Mairon.

"Míleth, Míleth, I want one." Mairon pointed at something on my plate. I scooped some onto his and he smiled. "Thanks!" And he began to eat happily. I bent down and kissed his cheek fondly, ruffling his hair.

"You're most welcome, little brother. Moryo, here, try." I offered, putting a dish of casserole in front of him. He looked at it dubiously. "Never know till you try." I said slyly, winking. He rolled his eyes good-naturedly and decided to take a bite.

"Well? And don't say its fine, that's too vague." I grinned. He ruffled my hair.

"It's very good, little sister." He replied happily. I beamed at his praise and ate happily. I always loved receiving praise from my brothers, but especially Caranthir.

"Do you think I'm cute, pretty, gorgeous, or what?" Lir was randomly asking anyone who would listen. I heard and Elíl and I grinned, beginning to sing at the same time.

"She's adorable and sweet, she's got me begging on my knees, and I'm so into it!" Elíl and I broke down laughing as Lir glared at us.

"Don't get me wrong, she's an affliction that I need!" I sang laughingly, and fell off of my chair howling along with Elíl as Lir threw a spoon at me. The rest at the table were rolling their eyes and laughing at us.

"And what's Míleth?" Lir called out.

"She's just a girl and she's on fire!" Elíl belted at the top of her lungs.

"Elíl! I shouldn't love you, but I want to- just so you know, this feelings taking control of me..." Lir started singing, pretending to be Ecthelion. Fionwë was chuckling, one arm draped around Elíl casually. He caught my eye and winked. I was snickering my head off.

"Um... Right." I finally got up and sat down on my chair again, only to yelp and leap back up. "Ah!" I cried. Then I glared at Mairon. "That. Was not. Funny." I growled. He just grinned cheekily. There was a fork on my chair. Caranthir saw it and started leaning back, laughing until there were tears running down his cheeks.

I picked up the fork and hauled him up, placed it on his chair, and dropped him back on it. He yelled and leaped up as everyone burst out laughing at my smug expression as I brushed off my hands and sat down again primly.

Dinner passed uneventfully after that, although there was much laughter.

...

Dessert was eaten in the living room. I finally came in to sit down with my bowl of ice cream after serving everyone else, when I saw Fionwë give me a mischievous look. My eyes widened.

"Fionwë, no-!" But it was too late. With a cry, I tripped over his leg and my bowl went flying, right onto Glorfindel. And I landed in his lap. He blinked, looking down at me with ice cream splattered on his chest and cheeks. I sighed.

"Sorry, Glorfy." I sighed, and then sat up on my knees, picking up the bowl. "Well... I hate to waste it..." I said, and then scooped up the ice cream meandering down his shirt with my finger, and popped it in my mouth. Everyone was grinning.

Elíl was sitting next to Fionwë and plopping ice cream on his head in retaliation. Ecthelion looked positively miserable. Maglor had a similar expression of absolute misery as Lir ate her ice cream, licking her spoon clean after every bite. It didn't help that she was sitting right next to him, either, although not touching. All of the other brothers were snickering and eating their own ice cream with various degrees of glee.

After I had gotten most of the ice cream off of his shirt, I snapped my fingers and the rest of the stains and remains were gone. I leaned up and kissed his cheek splattered with ice cream and chocolate cream, feeling the coolness on my lips. Glorfindel stiffened.

I wiped away the rest with my fingers and then picked up his one hand that was splattered, scooping up some chocolate with my finger and then making the rest disappear. I licked my finger clean and then stood, taking my bowl back to the kitchen. Glorfindel was left breathing funnily as the rest roared at him.

*Devious, yeldë.* Nàmo sounded amused.

*Hmm. Now I wonder where that comes from?* I replied coyly. Vairë's laughter made me smile smugly and Nàmo sigh as I walked back into the living room.

"You look like the cat that got the mouse." Lir noted. I grinned.

"Ahh... A most interesting conversation with Ammë and Atto." I grinned, and they laughed in understanding.

"Hmm... Do you think they've been punished enough?" Elíl asked lazily, waving her spoon.

"Maybe." I said dubiously.

"Hmm." Lir made a noncommittal noise through her own sweet spoonful.

"I should say so. They look positively morosely miserably repentant." Maedhros noted with a chuckle. "Though they did deserve it." He nodded.

The three sighed, to general amusement. "Well good then. I do believe I laid my debt, Ecthelion." Fionwë smirked at Thel, who blinked, and then looked chagrined.

"But I was newly reborn!" He exclaimed, and we burst into laughter.

"Exactly!" Fionwë winked. "Thanks for the dinner, sister." He kissed Elíl's cheek and disappeared in the scent of rosemary and thyme.

Elíl scooted over to Thel and kissed his cheek forgivingly. He pulled her into his lap as she finished her ice cream. Lir scooted into Maglor's lap, who immediately relaxed and closed his eyes blissfully. I scooted closer to Glorfindel, who immediately sat me between his legs and began to play with my hair, sighing in relief.

"Learn your lesson!" The terrible trio chimed, to the laughter of all. Altogether, it had been a good day, I should say.

*Hasn't it?* Elíl asked contentedly.

*Then why do I get the feeling that it won't last for long?* Lir asked ominously.

I sighed. *Then you're not the only one. Although, knowing me, it'll probably have to do with Maeglin...*

Elíl and Lir laughed at my mock-exasperated sigh.

*What, regretting ever reading the books?* Nàmo asked amusedly.

*Master! Never! Liking you, maybe yes!* I snorted.

*What!?* He asked in mock affront. Lir and Elíl snickered loudly.

*You heard me Atto! I don't know why I love you... Although maybe I might remember again as a stuffed animal.* I added slyly.

*Oh? Does that mean I get to cuddle both you and Vairë tonight?* He asked innocently.

*...*

*What? I like stuffed animals at night. Vairë acts as mine most of the time.* Nàmo said petulantly.

*!?*

*You're acting strange, Padawan, why are you sending me nothing but marks of punctuation? Cat got your tongue?* Nàmo asked. Lir and Elíl were gasping for breath trying not to laugh.

*0_0 I HAVE TO BE A STUFFED ANIMAL!?*

*You suggested it, not me.* Nàmo grumbled.

*... And I think I don't take it back.* I said thoughtfully.

*Does this mean you want to sleep with your Ammë and Atto tonight?" Nàmo queried mildly.

*Umm... Yes?* I said tentatively.

*Lucky!* Elíl interjected.

*You never asked.* Irmo put in.

*Okay, so you two get to... What about me!?* Lir wailed.

*I could use company.* Nienna offered eagerly. We looked at each other.

*YEAH!* we cheered.

*Wait... Does this mean I get a good night kiss, Ammë, Atto?* I asked hopefully.

*I- Suppose- so?* Nàmo replied.

*What, Atto, still embarrassed from the time I gave you one?* I asked slyly.

*Absolutely not! I am never flustered!* he replied a little too quickly.

I grinned as Elíl and Lir laughed. *Whatever you say, master. In that case, is it true that the first time you and Ammë kissed that your whole face turned, and I quote from Ammë, 'as red as a tomato, magma, and blood combined'?* I asked interestedly.

*Wha-? No- I mean I-* Nàmo stuttered as Lir and Elíl and Tulkas and Irmo and Vairë and Oromë howled.

*See?* I asked smugly.

*Vairë!* Nàmo complained.

*What dear? Our courtship was so sweetly irritating... You were so cute...* Vairë gave a dreamy sigh as Elíl and Lir and I collapsed crying with laughter as Nàmo spluttered incoherently.

*Oh master. I do love you so.* I sighed.

*...*

*Whats wrong master? You keep sending me marks of punctuation. Cat got your tongue?* I giggled.

*!&#%$&#%! (o_o;)*

I think Lir and Elíl and I very nearly killed ourselves laughing.