The Fire Dance

Authors note:

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TopazKat - Yeah, since Mel lost his first little girl, I can see why he
would be a bit freaked about someone placing attention to Ormeril...I
would think he would freak even if she way of her majority...:)

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MaelleConstance - Hehehe, well, after that verbal attack, I would tread
carefully around Erestor if I were Glorduin! *Snort*...And thanks for
the kudos on my hits...Im still a bit freaked out about that...*Shakes
head*...never thought one of my storys would get that many, but even
though Im freaked, it feels good...:)

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Sage Wolf - Oooo...dont squeeze him to hard...eh, what am I
saying...hug that elf!...:)

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The Fire Dance





Ch70





In the mid of night...Orophin rolled over and furrowed his brow "Lin?
Did you hear something?"

"Mmmm..."

*Nudge* "Lin!"

"Aye what Tree!"

"Did you hear something?"

"Aye...you rudely waking me, now let me go back to sleep or I will
strangle you with one of my strings"

"Nay truly I..."

*KnockKnock*

Lindir groaned, then pulled the blanket up over his head "Who in arda
could that be at this hour"

Orophin smiled as he shook his head "I will get the door, you sleep"

*Muffled from under the covers* "Mmm...like you had a choice"

Opening the door, Orophin furrowed his brow "May I help you?"

The warrior lowered his head "I apologize for disturbing your slumber
but I had nowhere else to turn. My brother usually helps me with this,
but he is on border patrol and I must leave to deliver a message to
Lothlorien"

Shaking his head confused, Orophin blinked "At this hour?"

"Aye, I am a message runner. I leave at late hours to avoid detection
and trouble and my horse is ready and...can you help me?"

Still confused, the middle brother of three yawned "What do you need
help with"

The warrior slowly stepped aside to reveal what was behind him "This is
my ion Dathel, as I said, my brother usually helps in times like this
but he is at the border"

Orophin looked down at the youngling who's eyes held fear as he sucked
on his thumb, then lowered his torso and smiled "Well hello there
penneth"

*Wide eyed silence*

"When I get to the stables, I would send a message bird to my brother
to let him know Dathel is in your care...will you help me?"

From behind him, Orophin suddenly heard "Aye, we would be happy to help"

Smiling, the middle brother of three nodded "Of course we will help,
Lindir, why don't you take him to the guest room and get him settled",
then turned back to the relieved looking warrior "He will be here, or
at
least with us somewhere in the Homely House when your brother comes
back. Our eyes will not leave him"

Sighing, the warrior gave his son a hug and whispered "They are kind
enough to care for you in my absence, return the kindness...and know I
love you deeply"

Touched by the affection, Orophin placed his hand on the warriors
shoulder and gave it a light squeeze "I am a warrior as well, I will
guard Dathel well"

"Hannon le"

When he closed the door, he spied Lindir leaving then closing the
door to the guest room "You tucked him in?"

"Aye, though I doubt he will sleep soundly. He is frightened and knows
us
not"

"Well, come the morn, we will take him with us to morning meal.
Spending time with us should lessen his fears"

Lindir looked back to the door and sighed "I know that message warrior,
he comes to the Hall of Fire from time to time. Two seasons ago his
wife was struck down by wargs and he has been raising the penneth
alone...with some help from his brother"

Orophin lowered his head "Poor little thing...well, he is in our care
now. Tell me Lin...uh...how do you feel about this? I mean...my love
for you is deeper then I am able to express, but when you agreed to be
with me...well, this whole new direction my life is taking, the elfling
care and all...how are you with this change?"

Lindir walked over, grabbed some of Orophins hair, then pulled him down
to eye level "I would have our life be no different. I am still able to
play for others in the Hall of Fire and Hall of Falls and such, but now
I have a whole
new generation to play for...and perhaps I could begin teaching some of
them music...I love you Tree, I like Our new direction"

*Kiss* "I like it as well, and am gladdened that I am able to share it
with you"

Returning to his full height, Orophin pulled Lindir into a hug "Well,
let
us try and get some sleep, morning will arrive soon enough"

~*~*~

At the same time in the kitchens..........

Glorfindel quietly opened the pantry door, then smiled from ear to ear
as he licked his lips and whispered  "Cheesecake"

~*~*~

Rolling over in bed, Erestor quickly sat up and looked around the room
"Findel?"

*Silence*

"Glorfindel?!"

A few moments later, a candle flickered in the doorway...

"Findel?"

"Nay, tis I, Glorduin...is something amiss Erestor?"

The dark advisor rolled his eyes as he threw on his robe "Go back to
bed my lord, tis nothing I can not handle"

Looking back to the guest room, Glorduin shook his head "He is missing?"

"Aye, worry not, I will go find him, return to your slumber"

The lord of the Golden Flower licked his lips and took a deep breath "I
know you do not like me Erestor. Our first meeting was less then
wonderful...but I would hope that...well, I do wish to help. That is
why I am here. Saes, can we not start over. I have been drugged by
Cirdan, Glorfindel broke my nose...and you have threatened to perform a
punishment that I can only describe as...well I have no words to
describe the fear I feel about your threat"

Erestor looked at the lord, set aside his personal feelings, then began
to read his features. After a few moments, the advisor sighed "Very
well, the slate is clean and we will start anew. Though my threat still
stands Lord Glorduin, harm my love...and I harm you back...tenfold"

"Understood. I think it would be beneficial to Glorfindel if we got
along. Hannon le"

"Agreed, we are to keep him from stress, yet we both are not helping
with our actions. Tul, let us look for him"

As the two of them entered the hall, Erestor took a deep breath "I will
go to the right, you the left. The halls will interconnect again and we
shall meet up at that point, then continue"

"A sound plan, I will see you at the merging of the halls"

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





Translations:

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

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

Penneth --------------------------------- Young one

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

Ion --------------------------------------- Son