Life's Path

Title: Life’s Path
Author: Elfgirl69
Pairing: Haldir/OFC
Rating: R
Genre: romance
WARNING: Adult themes, sex
Disclaimer: I own no one from The Lord of the Rings. All the characters and place names displayed belong to JRR Tolkien. I do not intend to, nor am I making any financial gain from the writing of
this story.
Feedback: Yes please!
Betas: Working without any….feel free to email and take me on
Timeline: A.U. Not following movie-verse.
Summary: Annis is drawn to Caras Galadhon to find her life’s path and love.

((Please forgive me the wait for this chapter. Life was a little hectic. Thanks for your patience.))

Chapter 19 – Father’s Approval

Haldir knew the way to the throne room and moved swiftly for he did not want to keep Aragorn waiting any longer than was necessary. He was glad of the cool night air for it aided him in regaining his composure and reduced the bulge beneath the light fabric of the tunic. As he reached the door, he took a deep breath before placing his hand on the door to push it open. With a slight creak the large wooden door opened and allowed him to enter into the main chamber. Upon entering he saw only a small fire and candelabra lighting the chamber which caused soft shadows around the hall. Aragon was sitting near the fire, sipping from a gold goblet and then he saw Elrond standing to the side holding a goblet but not making any movement to drink from it. Elrond turned and nodded his head in greeting. Haldir stopped and bowed in respect for the males before him. Aragorn rose from the chair and approached Haldir, reaching for Haldir’s right forearm in greeting he spoke.

“Please let us leave the formalities for I have had enough of those today. May I offer you a drink?”

Haldir shook his head no and watched as Elrond took a seat near the fire. Aragorn patted Haldir’s back and moved him towards the fire and to another empty seat. All three sat in a semicircle around the fire. Haldir was not sure what to say and eyed the fire a moment before looking from Elrond to Aragorn, waiting for either on of them to speak. When neither spoke, Haldir dared to break the silence.

“I hope you see fit to forgive my actions earlier this day. I was not thinking with a clear mind.”

“It seems the females from this family possess a strange bewitching spell. They are able to make sane males loose their minds.” Aragorn said with a hearty laugh.

Elrond shook his head as he looked to Aragorn and then to Haldir replying with what seemed to be almost a chuckle.

“Do not look to me for the answer. I blame Galadriel for it seems to be her side which has the witching spell which drives us insane for temporary moments.”

Haldir eyed them both not certain where this was going. Aragorn seemed to sense his confusion and smiled.

“Haldir, you are joining an elite union, Elrond and I have found ourselves doing things we would never do for love. Elrond rushing Celebrían away from her family out of fear Celeborn would send her away. Myself disobeying Elrond’s wishes to leave Arwen alone and now you, barging into the ceremony declaring your love for Annis.”

Haldir allowed a slight smile crept across his lips as he realized he was not to be thrown out. Elrond stood and retrieved the glass decanter filled with red wine. He brought back another goblet and placed it in Haldir’s hand while he filled it with the red liquid. He then refilled Aragorn’s goblet and sat down placing the decanter onto the small table causing a slight clinking noise to echo around the chamber.

“It seems Haldir that each generation of females brings with it an innocent victim of their love. With that said, I must now apologize for my part in what seems to be a large web of confusion. I had hopes, unfair hopes, for my granddaughter that she would replace my daughter’s place in Rivendell. Therefore I treated you unfairly and took it upon myself to assume that her choice was due to you. Unjust I know and I hope you will forgive me for the shortsightedness that possessed me.”

“There is nothing to forgive Elrond. I should have spoken to you and Aragorn of my intentions. It is just that I have little experience dealing with the formal side of these feelings. I caused much of this by concluding things that were not true.”

Aragorn shook his head gently. “Please my old friend. I have only ever wanted Annis’ happiness and how could I not be honored that she had found such a noble and honorable warrior. I have fought by your side many times and I am pleased that she has chosen one worthy as yourself.”

Haldir smiled and bowed his head, relief sweeping through his body and he found himself relaxing, sitting back into the chair. Elrond spoke as he stood up, placing his goblet on the table.

“Promise me she will be taken care of for she is still young and naïve with much to learn.”

“I promise you both she will want for nothing. I love her with very fiber of my being.”

“I know you do.” Elrond smiled and touched Haldir on the shoulder squeezing it. “Remember, that unlike you she will have to watch her some of her family pass as she does not grow older. Be prepared to support her through those times. Now if you will excuse me I am afraid the celebration from today has taken their toll on my head.”

Elrond nodded and turned leaving Aragorn and Haldir alone. Aragorn watched Elrond leave and then turned to Haldir.

“Have you spoken to Annis yet?”

“Aye, she came to my room.”

“So then I am to assume things are settled between you.”

Haldir nodded and finished his wine, placing his goblet next to Elrond’s on the table.

“I deduced she had gone to find you when she disappeared earlier. She seems to think she is shifty but her absence was noted.”

“Do not blame her. I left her with many unanswered questions.”

“I know more than you may realize. Eldarion was concerned for Annis and spoke of what had happened the night they rode in together. Elrond also told us of what had passed in Rivendell.”

Haldir looked down for a moment remembering the greeting he had encountered from Eldarion.

“I am afraid I have made a less than favorable impression on your son.”

“Do not worry, for I believe he feels a slight mercy for you. Just earlier he was avowing his intention never to fall in love.”

Aragorn turned his head to a dark corridor and looked at Halidr who also had sensed something in the dark. Aragorn laughed and sipped his wine. He leaned over towards Haldir and spoke quietly.

“I do believe we have a visitor…” His eyes moved to the corridor with a raised eyebrow.

Haldir nodded and leaned back.

“So are you planning on staying in the dark all night my love or would you like to com and join us like a civilized being? Whichever suits you will be fine with us.”

Slowly Annis emerged from the dark, looking like a small child whom had been caught taking treats from the kitchen. Aragorn chuckled as he watched her and motioned for her to sit in the chair Elrond had left empty. Sitting in the chair quietly her eyes looked from her father to Haldir. She had been hiding since just before Elrond left, for she had to know that Haldir was safe and not receiving a berating by her father. As she had heard her father’s words to Haldir, relief had rushed through her body.

“A toast.” Aragorn said as he handed answer Elrond’s goblet filled with wine. “To you both, may the path which lies before you be surrounded with happiness. Go with the blessings of this family and become one.”

Haldir smiled and eyed Annis as he sipped the wine. Annis smiled brightly and sipped the wine. Aragorn stood and lightly touched Annis’ hair.

“Now if you will excuse me I have earned a much needed rest. I will see you both tomorrow for breakfast.”

He nodded as Haldir raised form his seat and bowed his respect. Aragorn walked over and gripped Haldir’s wrist then pulled him into an embrace. Haldir was rather surprised and smiled as Aragorn released him. Aragorn then moved to Annis and gently kissed her forehead then left the room.

Annis moved to stand next to Haldir and took his hand in her own. Haldir smiled up at her and brought her hand to his lips, kissing it lightly.

“Things are settled then?” Annis asked leaning against his arm.

“Aye they are settled.”

She smiled and then ran a hand around his waist. Haldir smiled and turned her to face him, catching her lips as he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to his body. The kiss was deep, his hands rubbing down her back and gently cupping the round flesh under her dress. Annis’ hands traveled over his back rubbing it gently. He broke the kiss only to move his lips back to the soft flesh of her chest, his arousal becoming obvious as Annis pushed her hips against him. She moaned softly and moved a hand between them caressing the hardened flesh. Haldir bit the flesh on her neck gently. Before moving to whisper in her ear.

“You continue to touch me that way and I will not be able to control myself.”

“Maybe that is my intention.” Her replied came soft and full of lust.

Haldir looked at her and ran a finger over her lips. He pulled his body away from hers and looked around, it would not be right to have her here. However, the excitement running through his body would not be denied much longer. Annis seemed to know his thoughts and took his hand in her own. She did not speak as she smiled and walked back towards the corridor she had been hiding in.

The darkness surrounded them as Annis lead him with an ease that showed she knew these halls like the back of her hand. The quietness of the dark was only broken by the ruffle of her dress and their light footsteps as they moved deeper into the palace. Annis came to a stop before a door and opened it, giggling slightly as the hinges creaked.

“I have been meaning to get those oiled for a while now.”

Upon entering there was a single lantern lightening the room casting a soft light around the room. Haldir closed the door behind him and looked around the room which unlike the room he was staying in was decorated in lightwood. The bedding was a light blue color decorated with gold flowers. He smiled slightly as he saw Annis moving to close the drapes, covering the solitary yet large window across from the bed. He could tell this was Annis’ room from the location in the main building and also just the feeling he got from the color and decoration around the room.

He moved swiftly and took her in his arms, kissing her neck; sucking and biting it gently. Annis responded by running her hands down his back and gripping the hem of his tunic, pulling it up and then as he stepped back, over his head. She threw it to the side and smiled as her eyes took him in admiring his body seeing his arousal, her eyes darting to it and then back to him.

Haldir move forward and tugged at the material of her dress, his hands struggled with the laces on the front. Annis muffled a giggled and stepped back, gently pushing his hands away and undid the ties herself. Haldir kicked his boot off and eyed her, then moved forward as soon as she had finished with the laces. He pushed the dress down and watched as it pooled at her feet. She stood now only in a thin white slip which he could see her breasts underneath.

Haldir took her into his arms and kissed her mouth as he carried her to the bed. He laid her down then gently lowered himself by the side of her body. He grabbed at the thin material of the slip and pulled it up. Annis could feel it moving up her thighs, revealing her skin to him. Haldir sat up slightly and pulled the slip over her head. Smiling as he studied her intently almost as if he had not ever seen her form. He leaned over and kissed her deeply, both their hands touching and exploring the other’s flesh.

Annis shivered as Haldir ran a finger down her neck, between her breasts and to her belly. He moved his right leg over top of Annis’ as his lips moved from her lips and trailed down her skin to the soft supple flesh of her neck. Suckling and kissing the flesh gently he moved his hand rubbing her breasts in a circular motion eliciting small moans from Annis.

Without any words their bodies seemed to know what the other needed and Haldir moved his right leg between Annis’ pushing them apart and sliding his lower body between her legs. Raising his face up from her neck he licked his lips and smiled at Annis. Her hands wrapped around his neck. Annis moaned softly as she felt Haldir moving his body closer to hers and slowly pushing his manhood into her entrance. She closed her eyes and raised her hips allowing him better access to her body; her tongue licking her lips as she lost herself in the feeling that he brought to her body and the feeling of their bodies and souls becoming one.

That night their bodies and souls become one many times. By the time the dawn light was trying to break through the curtains they lay entwined in each others arms resting satisfied and tired from the night’s indulgence.