Chapter 6
Waiting for Her to Wake and Dinner
Nori's POV. I sat in the healing quarters of Rivendell next to Ella. She was laying on her belly with her back wrapped in bandages and I was holding her hand. Us arriving in Rivendell was all a blur when I was more worried about Ella then anything until Elrond asked me to hand her over and I asked if I could stay with her and he allowed it. I sat holding her hand. I remembered my last words to her and I regretted them. I didn't even know if she returned my feelings.
"How is she?" Dori asked, coming over with Ori and Thorin.
"Lord Elrond said that she'll live and that the wounds weren't as deep as we thought." I said.
"We're staying here in Rivendell for a week so she can heal." Thorin said. I nodded. Thorin left.
"She's earned my trust after saving me when she didn't have to." Ori said.
"Because she knows I care about you and worry about you." I said.
"She's earned mine as well." Dori said. I smiled at my brothers and they left the room.
"Please wake up Ella." I whisper. I fell asleep with half of me in the chair and the other on the bed, holding her hand. I woke up to hand on my shoulder. I jumped and saw an elf maiden standing next to me.
"Sorry to startle you. But my father requests you at the dinner. I'll stay with my aunt while you're at dinner." The elf maiden said.
"Father? Aunt?" I ask.
"I'm Arwen. Elrond is my father and my mother is Ella's sister. Her and I are quite close. Go. You look hungry." Arwen said. I nod and stood up. I leaned over and kissed Ella's check. I left, not noticing Arwen's knowing smile.
Estella's POV. I woke up and blinked at the bright light. I groan.
"I see your awake." A familiar voice came. I smile.
"Arwen." I said. Arwen helped me sit up.
"Your lucky that claws didn't dig deep." Arwen said.
"How long was I out?" I ask, standing up.
"A few hours. One of the dwarfs woudn't leave your side. I sent him off to eat and you can join the others after you get bathed and dressed." Arwen said.
"Nori?" I ask.
"The one with the starfish hairdo. I never saw that coming. You falling for a dwarf." Arwen said. I chuckle.
"He just caught my eye." I said as Arwen led me to my room that I had when I came to stay. I quickly bathed and went through my dresses. I found a light purple dress, almost like the color the Ri brothers wore that hung off my shoulders. I put it on and check on my hair which laid in curls down my back. I came out and followed Arwen out onto the balcony. I heard Elrond talking about Thorin and Gandalf's sword.
"Lass. I'm glad your awake." Balin said, seeing me first. The dwarves quickly turn as Thorin excused himself. I saw Nori drop the fork he was holding.
"How are you doing, Miss Ella?" Dori asked, coming over and leading me to the spot next to Nori.
"I'm better. Thank you." I said, sitting down.
"You look lovely, Miss Ella." Kili said with a wink, earning a glare from Nori.
"Thank you Kili and it's just Ella." I said.
"Change the tune why don't you. I feel like I'm in a funeral." Nori said. I picked up the glass of elf wine and took a sip as I ate the food.
"Did somebody die?" Oin asked.
"Alright lads there's just one thing for it." Bofur said, jumping up and onto a column. He started singing and dancing. I joined the laughter as the dwarves got into a food fight. I flinch from the pain that was still there. Nori noticed.
"You alright?" Nori asked.
"I'm fine. Just some pain, but not as bad." I said. Nori nodded. Elrond stood up.
"Tomorrow is a party for the end of winter and it is also Estella's birthday tomorrow so we will be celebrating that as well. You are all invited since you are friends with Ella." Elrond said. I forgot the days being on this journey that tomorrow was my birthday.
"You didn't tell us your birthday was coming up, lass." Dwalin said.
"I totally forgot. Excuse me. I got some catching up to do with my niece." I said, catching Arwen's eye and Arwen and I walked off.
Nori's POV. I couldn't believe how beautiful Ella looked in a dress. It was my first time seeing her in a dress. Lindir came up to me.
"You are requested, Master Dwarf." Lindir said. I follow Lindir to the library where a woman stood. Ella almost looked like her.
"Hello Nori. I'm Lady Galadriel." Galadriel said. I paled. I was in trouble if I was facing Ella's mother and I wasn't even courting Ella yet.
AN: Yeah and I leave you there. I'll update soon. I promise.