The Fire Dance

Authors note:

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MaelleConstance - Oh I agree, cant you just see Haldir sitting a souter
down to do the "Interview" process...I would be shaking in my boots!
And yeah, Glorfindel doing needlework...he is Very secure in his
manhood I would say! *Snort*...:)

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TopazKat - Yes, the story is winding down...not sure how many chapters
left, but it is winding down...seeing as how this story was suppose to
be "Drabble" when I started it...*Slaps self*...this is the longest one
I have written so far!...*Shakes head*...And I have already begun to
write out my next story...*Heavy sigh*...:)

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Authors note 2: On the Yahoo group I belong to, where I also post this
story...a challenge had been laid at my feet for this story, and the
little added plot bunny will Not stop knawing at my ankle...~DarkDreamer







The Fire Dance







Ch61





Miradel gently knocked on the door and waited. Once it opened,
Melpomaen tilted his head and smiled "Mira! Oh saes come in my friend
it is so wonderful that you are able to wander about freely now I
always hated you being cooped up in your chamber!"

The young elleth smiled "It feels good as well" then looked around and
noticed that Lirmaen was sitting by the fire with Ormeril "Oh, you are
having a family gathering, I will come back later"

Mel grabbed her arm and pulled her in "Nonsense you are always welcome
Mira"

As she followed Erestors young assistant over, she took a deep breath,
then worried her brow.........

Mel: "Look who has come for a visit I am so very proud of her that she
is able to move about freely and have always wished that she could come
to my home but that was never a possibility in the past and I always
had to go see her is this not wonderful?"

Lirmaen: "Aye tis a wonderful thing for I remember you mentioning when
I was younger that you often worried about lady Miradel being all alone
in her chamber all the time and wishing that you could at least invite
her over"

Ormeril: *Tilting her head confused* "Why did you not invite her Ada
was it like with me where you got off your shift and had to care for my
brother and therefore could not visit was Lirmaen sleeping?"

Mel: "Aye that was how it was I would come home and tend to your
brother and did not have much of a social life at that time Mira saes
havo dad"

Miradel blinked.

Melpomaen walked closer and placed his hand on her forearm "Mira?"

Haldir emerged form the other room and lightly shoved the elleth to
bring her out of her stunned state "Mel asked if you would like to sit
down"

Turning, Miradel looked at the March warden and blinked "Wa...warrior
Haldir. I...I think I am actually frightened to stay and sit"

Haldir took a step back "I did not mean to frighten you my lady, the
push was to..."

Miradel shook her head "Nay tis not you I fear...tis sitting with the
three of Them I fear"

Haldir snorted, then pulled her over by the fire "Tul, I have nowhere
to be...I will sit and...*Smile*...translate for you"

As Lirmaen and Ormeril chatted by the fire and Mel prepared some
drinks, Miradel leaned close to Haldir "How are you able to understand
them. Especially all three at once"

The march warden looked at his family with a fond smile, then shook his
head "I have No idea"

Moments later, Haldir winced as Ormeril leapt onto his lap "Ommph!
Valar, you best be careful my little flower, your Ada and I may wish to
have more elflings someday"

Ignoring her father completely as she maneuvered to make herself more
comfortable, Ormeril smiled "Lady Miradel? Is it true that you can best
warriors?"

Mira nodded "Aye, I have done so"

*Big smile* "Adar gave me a dagger for my begetting day last year and
is teaching me to defend myself!"

Haldir gave her a serious look "Aye, and you will like ellith"

"Haly!"

The march warden looked over at his husband and shrugged "Well that way
I will not have to maim any ellyn that try to..."

"Haly!"

"What!"

"She will make her own choice on who she will love!"

Ormeril rolled her eyes "I already know who I will bond with"

The room feel completely silent and Miradel smiled "You are in love
penneth?"

Ormeril sighed dreamily as she smiled "Aye and he is a wonderful ellon
I am sure his husband will share him with me"

Haldir blinked in shock, then grabbed her chin and forced their eyes to
meet "And who is this bound elf you think you are in love with?"

*Affectionate sigh* "King Thranduil"

As Mel, Lirmaen and Mira lightly chuckled, Haldir dropped his head into
his hand with a loud smack and groaned "Ohhh blessed Valar"

~*~*~

Feeling restless, Glorfindel put down his needlework.............

When he entered the stables, he affectionately stroked Asfaloth on the
neck and smiled "How about a ride my friend. I need to feel the wind in
my hair, how about it"

Asfaloth moved closer, then sniffed. Suddenly, his ears perked up as he
raised his head and backed away.

Furrowing his brow, the seneschal moved closer "What is wrong my friend"

The great stallion back away some more, then laid down in his stall, a
clear message that he would not allow Glorfindel to ride him.

The seneschal blinked, hurt that his friend did not wish to spend time
with him "A...alright Asfaloth if you truly do not wish to, I will not
force the isue...are...have I done something to offend you my friend?"

Asfaloth shook his head and Glorfindel took a deep breath of relief
"Alright then, I will ask another to take me out"

As he turned and looked at the other stalls, the rest of the horses
suddenly laid down as well.

Confused, Glorfindel took a step forward...then quickly doubled over
and emptied the contents of his stomach.

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





Translations:

Havo dad -------------------------------- Sit down

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

Ellith ------------------------------------- Female elves

Ellyn ------------------------------------- Male elves

Ellon ------------------------------------- Male elf