Chapter 12: meeting Aravir

I had not realised that the effect of losing someone so precious could do to me. How much I really missed my home and family during the time I was gone. And not even my while family was here to comfort me.

Ada had his visions and heeling to attend to, Arwen had Aragorn, and the twins had well the twins and were fooling around as usual. But me I had no one. I missed naneth; she always seemed to know what to say in times like this. Though now that think if it I think it was just mothering instincts that took over. I missed her I really did. I find myself crying myself to sleep most nights when I know no one can hear me.

It had been a week since Arwen and I had brought Frodo here and Aragorn had made it here with the other hobbits yesterday. I had heard news this morning that Frodo had awaken yet was still healing with put a small smile on my face. I had also heard that many races would be joining us here in Imladris during the course of today and tomorrow.

I made myself scarce not wanting to welcome whoever would be joining us. So I stuck to my room, the library, the stables and my own secret spot by the stream. Ada had asked me if I would like to join the council meeting in which I kindly declined not wanting to draw attention to myself. Though it was customary for me to be at dinner every night and sit with my family and our guests whiles they are here. That was the only thing I didn't like but it did mean that breakfast and lunch I could skip.

It was mid-morning and I was making my way towards the stables to groom my mare when I bumped into someone tall and dropping my book that I always carried with me. "Sorry my lady my mistake," he said picking up my book and handing it to me. I just kept my head down muttered a polite thank you and picked up my pace towards the stables. I was actually happy I was wearing a tunic and a three quarter length skirt meaning I didn't have to stop and pick up a dress if I was in a hurry.

I felt the elf's gaze on me all the way to the stables. It was aggravating and I was soo happy when I walked into the stables breaking from his eyesight.

As I walked in I noticed a whitish grey horse standing in the stall next to me. He was beautiful. I walked up to him and stroked his nose, deciding to groom him instead. I braded his mane and groomed him, it seemed he didn't mind my grooming him and not his master but I didn't mind.

I sensed a presents in the stables and so did he because he stamped the ground once and I noticed Elrohir in the stables watching me groom the horse. "You know sister you really shouldn't groom someone else horse," he said amused coming towards me but the horse stamped his foot again and I smiled.

"I know brother but he just looked like he needed the attention. Do you know who's horse this is because I would like to have a word with its master and tell him how graciously kind he has been to me," I said while stroking the horses mane. "It seems like Aravir has takin a likeing to You Arya" Elrohir said and I smiled at the name Aravir. "He always seems to isolate himself when other people are around, besides Legolas of course." Elrohir said and walked out of the stables and I felt Aravir relax and nudg me slightly upon noticing my distress as is stood there in shock.

I bid him farewell as I left the stables and headed to my quarters. I noticed the sun starting to set as I walked into my room, had a servant draw me a bath and lay out clothes for me to dine in tonight.

I discarded the clothes I wore today let my dark brown hair loose from its side braid which now hung just below my waist. I stepped into my bath and relaxed I washed my body and hair and changed into the starlight silver plain dress with three quarter sleeves and put on my silver heels.

I made my way to the dining hall and decided to take the back family door which lead strait to the table in which my family would be sitting at. I opened the door and entered the hall I could feel a couple of eyes on me and I was about to close the door when I saw Dan there in the doorway and I smiled and let him in and he closed the door.

He gave me a smile and I smiled back and nudged him, "your sitting next to me right?" I asked and he nodded and smiled. I sat down next to Arwen and Dan sat on my left. I nodded at Arwen and Aragorn, glared at Ro and smiled at Ada who looked between me and Elrohir with a raised eyebrow.

Dan nudged me and asked "what happened between you and Ro?"

"Oh nothing he's just and ass as per usual," I said making Dan laugh loudly and Ro scowl and I gave Dan a small smile and he continued to chuckle. Thus, earning a few strange looks from Aragorn, and curious looks from the hobbits. The dining hall doors opened and a few Mirkwood elves stepped inside and so did Gandalf but I payed them no mind. I opened my book to where I stopped reading and continued to read until Ada call for attention from everyone and I looked up and put my book away.

Ada made some sort of speech and told our guests to enjoy their stay and welcomed them to Rivendell and then the food was served.

I was busy eating when I felt both Arwen and Dan nudg me and I looked between then with a raised eyebrow. "What did you do to earn the attention of Legolas?" Dan asked and I pretended I didn't hear him and went back to eating. But then I realised my mistake I mean its Dan and I grabbed his arm. "Don't you dare" I hissed. I stood up and walked over to Ada. "May I be excused?" I asked politely still keeping an eye on Dan and he shrugged his shoulders at me.

"Of course, good night my daughter." I smiled and kissed his cheek. I saw a few heads rise as he said that. I walked over to Dan grabbed my book and kissed Arwens cheek as a good night then turned to Dan. I bent down and whispered into his ear with a knife at his spine. "You breathe a word and you won't have a good leg for a week" I said and kissed him goodnight.

I saw his eyes go wide and I blew him a kiss at the door as I walked towards the door and stopped. "Oh and by the way pass the message onto Ro for me would you," I said. And Ro's eyes when wide and everyone turned to look at him. I smiled and walked out of the hall and towards the stables.

I walked up to Aravir and stroked his nose as he walked up to his stall door to greet me. I smiled and relaxed.

I bid the horse goodnight and made my way back to my room only to find Arwen sitting on my bed waiting for me. "You know," she said, "you didn't have to do that to them hey". I smirked, "I know why do you think I did it" I replied. She walked up to me and shook her head. "Goodnight sister" she said and walked out of my room.

I changed into my night gown and climbed into bed. That was the first night that I fell asleep and dreamed peacefully without crying myself to sleep.

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