HEY PEOPLE! This chapter was already semi-started so it didn't take me that long to finish it! Sorry but there is no Kili (AWWWWW) in this chapter AT ALL! I know sad right? Anyway THANKS to all who are following and have reviewed me so far. The advice has been really helpful! XXXX Next chapter should be up soon! SPOILER-WE'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHO SHE IS! (Finally)

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Awaiting at the Carrock

Lark leaned her head back against the mountain. Imraldis was even more beautiful from this distance. She wondered how the dwarves were...had Elrond been good to them? Of course he would've been very hospitable, just like he'd promised. Closing her eyes, again, Lark waited for sleep to come. Why wouldn't it?! That is when she heard the whistle...clean and sharp; she knew Elrond needed to speak with her. Shifting herself upright she jumped of her perch and changed into a swift. What did Elrond want?

Elrond was waiting, along with Gandalf, by the fountains when Lark arrived. Changing into her natural form, Lark curtsied.

"My Lord Elrond! Olórin! Why have you called?"

The wizard took her arm and led her up the stairs, Elrond following close at their heels.

"We, well I, want you to join our company..."

Lark looked to her friend. Her faced screamed shock and her eyes were dazzled with excitement. Had she heard him right?

"WHAT?! You mean with the dwarves and I'll be able to speak to them and I won't have to hide and..."

"Breathe Larka! Yes you will be able to reveal yourself but, not just yet... I want you to travel ahead and wait for us by the Carrock...you know of where I speak don't you?"

Lark nodded. She had been there to many times to count. She loved spreading her wings and flying with the eagles. They were such good company. Why couldn't she meet them now? Why at the Carrock? Elrond saw her confused look and began to explain.

"Larka, you cannot meet us any sooner as it would be too dangerous. We both know of what dwells in those mountains and, should you be revealed, them it may prove far to risky for you to continue."

"How will I know when to expect you or not? How will I know you are safe or dead?"

Gandalf gave her a small smile. She worried too much but, it was understandable since she loved all the dwarves dearly.

"It should take us three days to get through the mountain pass. Any longer then come looking for us."

Lark nodded. She was really joining them, no more hiding. It would feel good to step out from the shadows and actually speak to the company. A question came into her head. She turned to Elrond.

"Is my father still here?"

"I thought you'd never ask about me my little swift!"

Lark turned around to see the old dwarf sitting on the bench behind her. He had been there the entire time...Lark rushed at him and held him close. Gandalf and Elrond smiled before leaving, a White Council meeting had been called and now they were needed elsewhere.

Haum chuckled against his adopted daughter's back. He had missed her so much and she had grown a fair bit since he'd last seen her.

"ADA! I've missed you! I am so sorry I left without a word! You must've been worried sick about me!"

"My little swift, I was worried about you but, I knew you would be able to look after yourself! Yes SHE has been worried too. Haunting my dreams every night asking about you! Anyway I am glad to hear that you're continuing with your mission to protect my kin! They're all good dwarves and they had done well to have earned a guardian such as you!"

Lark held her father closer. She knew what it had meant to him when the Lonely Mountain was lost. She knew that he would love to stroll in its halls one more time before he passed on to join the Valar. It filled her with joy to hear that he wanted her to continue. Lark knew that she had to get HER approval before she left. Her father was the only one, apart from the Istari, who could call HER or any of HER kin to this world and she was afraid to ask him but, she needed to.

"Ada I am glad that you want me to journey on...but, I am afraid that SHE won't approve...I have not long here, in Rivendell, for, as you know, I must journey to the Carrock and that's two days flight away. I must speak with HER before I go...I...I need you to call HER. If you will?"

"Little Swift, I will call her immediately!"

The old dwarf released his daughter, from his tight grip and both sped away to the Gardens of Rivendell. Summoning Yavanna needed a quiet place to work.

OOOOOOHHHH! SO Yavanna, Mother of the Earth, is HER! She is going to, hopefully, make an appearance in the next chapter (YAY)! Maybe a little mention of Kili in it too! I mean what Valar hasn't noticed Lark's crush on him? Answer-THEY ALL HAVE! Okay hope you're are enjoying this so far, should have the next chapter up soooooon! Thanks again for reading! XXXX TTFN