The Fire Dance

Authors Note:

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Ertia - Yeah, your comment on Elrond keeping the sword a secret was my
thinking, that it would be to hurtful...oh and yup, I cant see findel
riding a horse anytime soon! Ouch! *Shifts on computer chair*
Ouch!....:)

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TopazKat - I based the "toasted" to "baked" after an experience I
had...when younger, it was my friends b-day and we went to a bar. I had
never drank before and we did shots. At first I was just...shall we
say...verbaly open...but after an hour I was flat out
pukeing...needless to say, Im not much of a drinker! HA!...:)

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Githoniel - Ahhh the quiet ones...those are the people you need to
watch out for! Bad Wabbit Bad! And you will learn about his sister in
increments, I
always explain in time the tings I mention...:)

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Thalionwen - Heheheh Thank you my friend...Im glad your enjoying it! I
am personally dyeing for more of The Returned!...:)

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The Fire Dance





Ch18





Glorfindel gave him a sympathetic smile, pulled his mate from the
pillow, then sighed heavily when he noticed tears falling from his dark
eyes "Oh Erestor...worry not hmm? Tell me, what do you remember doing
this eve".

Erestor wrinkled his brow as he thought, sniffed, drew a shaky hand to
his eyes, then wiped away the tears and whispered "I...I had you...here
in my bed".

Glorfindel nodded as he leaned down, gave him a tender kiss, then
licked a tear from his cheek "That you did my lovely one...I know I
should have stopped you due to your being on the Haven wine, but your
fire ignited mine and I found myself helplessly wanton for your
affection...forgive me".

Erestor frowned "Forgive you? But I just...I had at You! You were
beneath Me and..."

The seneschal arched his brow as he held up a hushing finger "Believe
me
Erestor, had I wished for you to cease, I would have stopped you. I am
far bigger and stronger then you. Now, what else do you remember?"

Erestor took a deep breath and thought for a moment "El...Elrohir
spoke. Well, he whispered and...and lord Cirdan is going to court him,
which does not surprise me, they would be perfect for each other"

Glorfindel smirked "That is if young Elrohir can handle Cirdan, he has
lived a long time and has...err...acquired some interesting...tastes"

Erestor furrowed his brow but decided that he would ask later, he then
shook his head "Then there is Elrond and Thranduil".

The seneschal tilted his head "You do not approve?"

The dark advisor again, tried to sit up, then groaned and flopped back
down "It is not that I disapprove...they both deserve love. But have
they thought about their realms? Is Thranduil going to step down and
live in Imladris? Or Elrond, Elladan is not even close to being ready
to take over for one day, let alone permanently. And I do not believe
Elrond would not be happy in Mirkwood, it is to...dark"

Glorfindel straightened up "I had not thought of that", then smiled
"Thus why you are the Chief advisor and I am but a lowly grunt!"

Erestor rolled his eyes and let out a soft chuckle "You are funny
Findel, I have always thought so...many a time in council I have had to
use all my strength to suppress a giggle from your antics"

The seneschal leaned down and gave him a nibbling kiss "Really? I will
need to try harder then! Alright now, what else do you remember"

Erestor looked away and blushed as he bit his lower lip "I...err...I
had a...conversation with your fellows".

Glorfindel snorted "A conversation means that Both sides are
interjecting...this was more of a...drunkin blurting...wouldn't you
agree my dear rabbit?"

Erestor covered his face with his hands and groaned "Argh...do Not call
me that Findel saes!"

The seneschal laid down next to him and pulled him close "Why ever not
my shy rabbit, you had at me like one...perhaps I should take you out
to one of our observation flets ay? So that you may hump me properly!"

The dark advisor tisked as he smacked the seneschal in the chest "Daro
Findel, they will now speak of me behind my back more then they already
do...I made a complete fool of myself".

Glorfindel shook his head and repeated what his Second Huradel said and
Erestor blinked in shock "Truly?"

"Aye my lovely rabbit, they respect you greatly. Besides, they have
All done or said something embarrassing at one time or another during a
heavy night of celebrating".

Erestor narrowed his eyes "You are Never going to let up about the
rabbit comment Are you"

Glorfindel gave him a possessive kiss "Correct, I am your mate, I am
aloud to tease you. You stood before my fellows and asked if they
humped like rabbits, then you asked Me if I was going to hump you hard
and fast! I can not let it go...it is just to good!"

Erestor rolled his eyes and groaned "Wonderful".

~*~*~

Cirdan sat back with Elrond and Thranduil and the three eldars just
watched as the twins, Legolas and the others danced and enjoyed
themselves. After a few, the ancient lord looked over "Elrond, I wanted
to ask...how is Erestors sister doing? Any improvement? Is she still
having to reside under special guard or..."

Elrond sighed and leaned close to Thranduil "She is much the same, I
have the guards that watch her dress in scribe clothing, or healer
robes so not to cause her unnecessary distress...tho not to long ago a
young recruit came looking for his new friend, he had just returned
from his first patrol and he knew his friend was posted in the
restricted section of the healing wing and...well, he was still in
warrior garb and she stabbed him eight times before they could pry her
off...only Erestor could calm her. That was...six or seven years ago
now".

Cirdan sighed heavily "Why does she not just sail Elrond...she should
sail and heal"

Elrond settled into Thranduils arm as it draped over his shoulders "I
wish she Would sail, but she will not leave Erestor"

The ancient lord shook his head "How do you think she will react when
she finds out that her baby brother is now bound to a warrior...a very
Large warrior"

Thranduil snorted and looked over "She will more then likely enter into
another fit...like when I stumbled across that section of the healing
wing looking for Elrond about a decade ago, she had me down in seconds
and broke my nose".

Cirdan nodded and sat back "Perhaps I should go and visit her"

The mirkwood king furrowed his brow "Are you mad you old sea rat? Your
a warrior"

The ancient lord smiled and shook his head "Ahh but I was the one who
found them and helped, she trusted me then, why would that change now".

Elrond looked over "I would speak with Erestor first, let Him give you
permission, after all, he will have to handle her if it goes ill".

~*~*~

A short time later, Cirdan suddenly stood and called out "Elrohir!"

The younger twin ran over and smiled and Cirdan took the glass from his
hand "Do me this favor my dinmir, do Not drink the Haven wine this
night hmm?"

*ScribbleScribble*

"Dance? Oh penneth you make fun of me now"

*ScribbleScribble*

"Well alright then, perhaps a slow dance hmm? Something where I am able
to hold you close"

Elrohir nodded with excitement, then ran over to Lindir.

When Cirdan walked over to the center of the room, Elrond watched as
his youngest drew close, then chuckled as Cirdan and Elrohir both
placed their hands in the position of lead...then pulled their hands
away, only to re-reach and try for the lead again and again with
frustrated faces.

Thranduil snorted as he shook his head "They will never dance if they
continue that"

Elrond smiled as he laughed "In a way, they Are dancing...for lead"

The Mirkwood king rolled his eyes and swiftly walked over "Daro you
two", then shoved their fronts together, placed Elrohirs arms around
Cirdans waist, turned and shoved his cheek against his chest, then
placed Cirdans arms around Elrohir and forced his cheek to rest on the
top of Elrohirs head "There, now neither of you are leading"

Thranduil then looked to Lindir and snapped his fingers. As the slow
melody began, he pointed a stern finger at them both "Now sway!"

As Thranduil left them to return to Elrond, Cirdan inhaled deeply and
sighed as he looked down "Your hair smells nice"

Elrohir smiled, then sucked in his cheeks and winced.

"Ahh, I thought I smelled lemon, do you always use lemon scents or do
you like others"

The younger twin shrugged, then jerked his head quickly at an angle.

Cirdan looked over and smiled "Ahh, flower scents as well?"

Elrohir nodded, then placed his cheek against Cirdans chest and they
both swayed slowly to the music.

~*~*~

Elladan leaned close to Legolas and smiled "Well, lord Cirdan may not
be able to read my brothers hand speech yet...but he seems to be able
to read gesturing well"

Legolas nodded "How are you with this Ella, first our Adars, now your
brother..."

Elladan held up his hand "I am happy for them all"

The Mirkwood prince smacked his shoulder "Truth now my friend"

The elder twin sighed "Truthfully, I am happy for them all...but I
would be telling a farce if I said I was not lonely myself. I have had
my eye on someone for a time, I have sent him a few notes"

Legolas looked over and smiled "Who...do I know this elf?"

Elladan looked at the floor, then arched his brow "Due to our Adars,
you are my brother now...so I will confide...Rumil of Lorien"

Legolas saddened his brow "Ooo...I am sorry Ella"

The elder twin gave him a sad smile "Hannon le. Why the Valar have
placed him in my path I know not...I have sent him flowers, but I know
Haldir more then likely threw them into the fire...Haldir is..."

"Fiercely protective...I know. I approached Rumil once, just to say
hello...you know, to introduce myself. I thought for sure that Haldir
was going to skin me alive"

Elladan nodded "Aiya, let us not speak of this anymore tonight...tis a
time of celebrating"

~*~*~

Orophin gently rubbed sympathetic circles on his younger brothers back
as Haldir ripped the bouquet to shreds "You are to young! Who is
sending you these flowers!"

Rumil looked up through wet eyes and shrugged "I do not know
Haldir...saes, calm down"

Orophin stood and narrowed his eyes "You are frightening him Hal...shut
up and take a walk!"

Haldir huffed and threw up his arms "He is only a year past his
majority Phin! He is to young!"

Orophin rolled his eyes "I know how old he is Hal he is my little
brother as well, I was there when naneth had him! Now go for a walk and
cool down! Now!"

As Haldir stormed from the room, Orophin smiled and wiped his younger
brothers tears "Alright, he is gone...now, who sent the flowers"

Rumil smiled as he pulled the note from the front of his leggings
"Elladan Peredhil!"

Orphans eyes widened as he smiled "Truly?" then snatched the note to
read it "Oh Ru...Im so happy for you! Quick though, throw the note into
the fire before Hal finds it alright?"

Rumil sighed as the note burned "What am I going to do Phin...I want to
talk with him"

The middle brother thought for a few and then sighed "I know not at
this time, but rest assured that I will somehow get you alone with the
elder Peredhil twin...of this I vow".

TBC................................................





Translations:

Peredhil ------------------- Half elven

Saes ---------------------- Please

Tul ------------------------ Come

Daro ---------------------- Stop

Hannon le ----------------- Thank you

Dinmir --------------------- Silent jewel