Title:   MyTwoDads
Author:  Tena
Authors Email: tdennik@houston.rr.com
Pairings:  Glorfindel/Erestor, Elladan/Elrohir, Elrond/Lindar, Arwen/ OC
(Nimuwae) Haldir/ OC (Nimuwae), Celeborn/Galadriel (implied)
Rating:  NC-17
Summary:  A one-night stand and Erestors secret changes the lives of
everyone in Imladris.
Disclaimer:  Unfortunately, they do not belong to me.  They’re all
Tolkien.  Except Nimuwae.
Authors Note: FLUFF and HET WARNING.  It’s hot though.  I apologize
for putting Haldir in a het situation but if you’re a heterosexual female 
not
a bad choice.
Feedback:  Absolutely!!  Let me know what you think.


Part 1

The Lord and Lady of Imladris along with the twin princes were having a
picnic near a beautiful stream that ran through Imladris.  Joining them
were the Chief Advisor to Lord Elrond, Erestor and the Chief Councilor
and Captain of Imladris, Glorfindel.  Also present was Lindar the Lords
minstrel.  The Lady Celebrian is pregnant and due in a few weeks.  The
young princes were swimming in the stream and the keen eyes of the
captain were watching them carefully.  Lindar plays his harp as Lady
Celebrian sings an elven song.  As the music fades and applause dies, a
cry is heard up the stream and everyone turns to see.

Elladan the elder twin asks, “Did you hear that?”

Elrohir looked at Glorfindel and said, “It sounds like a baby crying.”

The cry comes closer and seems to be coming from the water.  Everyone
stands and goes to the edge of the stream.

“There can you see it.  It is a basket floating this way.”  Elladan says as 
he
walks further into the stream.  Glorfindel quickly follows Elladan to make
sure he doesn’t get swept away by the deepening water.  Elladan reached
for the basket and pulls it to the edge of the water.

Elrond reaches down to pick up the basket and bring it on dry land.  He
opens the basket and all lean to peer in to see the contents.  There is a
small baby crying, wrapped in a blood stained blanket.

“My love, hand the baby to me.”  Celebrian says as Elrond takes the
crying baby out of the basket and hands it to her.  She tries to soothe the
baby but it continues to cry.

Erestor comes closer and asks, “May I my lady?” much to the surprise of
everyone.

As soon as he takes the baby and holds it to his chest the baby quiets and
opens its eyes to stare at the dark headed elf.  All eyes are on Erestor and
the baby as he smiles and calmly soothes it with an almost silent elven
lullaby.

Glorfindels interest is piqued as he has only known the stoic, shy and
grumpy advisor who only on rare occasions lets a smile grace his face.

Celebrian smiles sweetly to Erestor and says,  “I knew someone would
eventually capture your heart my dear Erestor I just never imagined it
would be a baby.”

Erestor had helped in the care of the twins and they loved Erestor but he
rarely showed this kind of affection to them.  He kept the twins in line
with a firm but kind tone.  No one had ever seen the expression that
Erestor had on his face right now and the baby had not taken its eyes off
him.  It almost seemed to be studying him.

Elrond motioned for Erestor to hand the baby to him, “Erestor I must see
that it is unharmed.  We need to be sure that the blood is not its own.”

As Erestor handed the baby to Elrond it immediately began to cry and
would not stop.  Glorfindel watched in awe as Erestor took the baby back
from Elrond and again the baby immediately quieted looking into Erestors
face.

All gave a chuckle and Elrond said, “Alright then, it seems to have made
its choice so Erestor please remove the blanket so we may see that it is not
harmed.”

Erestor carefully moved the blanket from around the baby but stopped as
soon as he saw a mithril pin on the sleeping shirt the baby was wearing.
Everyone gasped and Celebrian said, “That is an elven pin.”

Erestor had frozen so Elrond reached to remove the blanket still covering
the babies head and another collective gasp was heard when the small
pointed ears were shown.

“It is elf kind.”  Glorfindel whispered almost afraid to disturb the baby.
Elrond interjected,  “ It appears to be half-elven.  The ears are to rounded
to be only elven.”  Everyone instinctively looked at Elronds own half-
elven ears and understood what he said.

“Is it a he or a she?”  Elladan asked excitedly followed by Elrohirs equally
excited, “Can we keep it?”  They all chuckled and Erestor noticed the
baby actually appeared to give a slight smile as well.  Erestor smiled at 
the
baby and Glorfindel watched with great interest as the cold, stoic Erestor
seemed to melt with this small creature in his arms.

“Well, what is it?” the twins said together.  Celebrian gently lifted the
sleep shirt of the baby and said with a smile, “*She* is a beautiful baby.”

Erestor smiled but then quickly returned to the stern look he always had
when he noticed Glorfindels amused look.  Erestor only then began to
register his behavior over the past few moments and shifted uneasily.

Elrond asked Erestor to bring the baby in the house and help him make
sure she was well.  “Glorfindel, will you and Lindar assist my wife with
the twins when you have finished the picnic.”  Elrond asked.  Of course
my lord, it would be my pleasure.”  Glorfindel smiled as the twins
bounded back into the water.

Celebrian asked if Elrond needed her assistance.  “No melme, enjoy the
day for soon we will be holding our own baby and will wish for time to
have a picnic.”  He gave her a wink and escorted Erestor and the baby
back to the house. (love)

Elrond watched Erestor carefully not quite sure what to make of the
sudden change in his dear friend.  They laid the baby down on a bed in the
nursery, discarded to bloody blanket, and removed her sleeping gown.
Erestor began to sing to the baby to keep her calm and Elrond noticed
Erestor remove the pin from the gown and slip it into a pocket of his robes
but he said nothing.

“Is she hurt, Elrond?”  Erestor asked nervously.  Elrond continued his
examination and said with a smile, ” No Erestor, she is unharmed and
appears to be a perfectly healthy baby.  She is hungry though, could you
ask that a warm bottle to be brought and I will feed her.”   “  Of course my
lord.”  Erestor said as he rose and headed for the door.

Elrond looked at the baby who began to fuss a little when she no longer
could see Erestor.  Elrond gathered a cloth and warm water and began to
clean her and smiled,  “What spell have you cast on our dear Erestor, pen
dithen?  I have known Erestor a very long time and never seen him so
taken with a creature.” (little one)

Erestor returned to the nursery and was breathing hard.  Elrond chuckled
quietly to him self as Erestor had obviously ran all the way back with the
bottle.  Elrond lifted the baby and reached for the bottle.  Erestor 
hesitated
before asking, “May I, Elrond?”  Elrond smiled openly and said  “Of
course Erestor.”

Erestor took the baby and sat in a rocking chair.  He began feeding the
baby, rocking, and singing the elven lullaby he had sung earlier.  They
stared at each other intently.

Elrond put his hand on Erestors shoulder,  “ She will need a name.  I trust
you can supply that as you two have some sort of connection.”

Erestor looked up at Elrond for a short time and said, “I am not sure why
but I do feel a connection with her.”  As Elrond walked to another chair to
sit down Erestor continued, “Elrond, is it possible for me too…I know you
and Celebrian would want too… but I do feel a connection and….well I..”

Elrond interrupted, “Erestor my dearest friend, I think you caring for this
baby is a wonderful idea and I am sure my wife will agree as we will soon
have two infants in the house.  I will speak with her but rest assured I am
certain she will be very happy for you and….her name Erestor?”

After a few moments Erestor looked at Elrond and said, “Nimuwae, her
name will be Nimuwae.”

“That is a beautiful name Erestor, Where did you hear of it?  Elrond asked
with his eyebrow raised.

“Erestor looked carefully at his friend and said, “I just heard it 
somewhere.
Do you think she will like it?”

“I’m sure she will.  I will go and check on the picnic.  Will you be alright
with her alone Erestor?”

“We will be fine.”  Erestor said without taking his eyes off his new
daughter.

“Then I will leave you.  Erestor you must promise to call on us if you need
help.”  Erestor nodded.  “Congratulations, Ada” Elrond said with a warm
smile as he left. (father)

“Ada” Erestor said as he looked lovingly into Nimuwaes eyes,  “Ada” He
smiled.

As Elrond approached the gardens he saw his family coming back towards
the house.  “Is all well, how is the baby?”  Celebrian inquired.  “She is
fine and healthy though a bit hungry.”  Elrond replied.

“Then I will go and feed her.”  His wife interjected.  Elrond took his
wife’s hand and said, “My love it is alright, her ada is feeding her as we
speak.”

They all looked at Elrond as though he was speaking a different language.
“Her Ada, Elrond?”  Celebrian asked.

“You cannot be serious Elrond!”  Glorfindel smirked

“Oh I assure you I am most serious, as is Erestor.  He is taken with
Nimuwae and she is with him it would seem.  She only calms when he
holds her.  There is a connection there and I am not willing to try to 
severe
it unless of course you have strong objections my love.”  Elrond regarded
his wife carefully.

“Nimuwae, that’s her name?  Elrond nodded.  “It’s beautiful, I think it
lovely Erestor has finally been conquered it seems and by something so
small and helpless.”  She shot Glorfindel a look.

He raised his eyebrow and smiled, “So it would seem.”

Celebrian smiled at Elrond, “ I will freshen up and look in on them.”  She
gently kissed Elrond before going into the house.

Glorfindel stared at Elrond and spoke, “Nimuwae, I don’t remember ever
hearing that name but it somehow seems familiar.”  He shrugged his
shoulders, bowed to Elrond, and headed to his chambers to bathe and
prepare for the evening meal.

Celebrian walked into the nursery, set some things down on the table, and
gazed at a most pleasant site.  Erestor was holding the baby, gently
rocking and humming.  She moved closer, “Erestor, how are you and
Nimuwae?”

“Peaceful” he smiled.

“She is beautiful and seems right at home on your shoulder, Ada”
Celebrian put a palm onto Erestors cheek and the other onto Nimuwaes
back as the baby slept.  “You are both blessed by the Valar, you have
found your way into each others lives.  She has found her way into all our
lives.”  She leaned to kiss Erestors head and then the babys’.

Celebrian walked to the table and retrieved the items she placed there.
“Erestor I want you to have these.  I had the tailors make these sleeping
gowns and you will need these before I will.”

“My lady, I cannot take these they are for you.”  Erestor said.

“Erestor, I am giving these to you, please take them.  There is time for the
tailors to make more for us both.”  Celebrian explained  “and Erestor you
must understand that Nimuwae is welcome to stay here in the nursery and
your room is next door so I am sure you could hear her if she cried.  You
usually got to the twins before I did when they cried at night.”  she
smirked.

Erestor looked embarrassed,  “Thank you, my lady that is so kind and I
will but at least for awhile I would like to keep her in my chambers, if 
that
is not inappropriate.”

Celebrian put a hand on Erestors shoulder and said, “ I understand and it is
most appropriate for a father to want to be close to his child.  I will have 
a
cradle brought to your room.  Come I will walk with you.”

As they entered Erestors chambers, Celebrian advanced to the dresser and
placed the small gowns on top.  She turned and Erestor had moved to the
doorway leading out to the balcony.

She shook her head and said, “Erestor she will sleep well if you lay here
down.  Honestly you will spoil her.”

He turned and laughed quietly, “ Oh I intend to my lady, I intend to.”

She smiled and walked to the door, “Get some rest Erestor, you will need
it.”  He nodded and bowed as she left.

Erestor couldn’t bear to put her down just yet.  He moved to a chair on the
balcony and carefully sat down and held the sleeping baby.  “How did you
ever find me little one?” he whispered.

Glorfindel had bathed and rested and was walking to the dining hall for
the evening meal.  As he entered the room he anxiously looked around and
at not seeing Erestor he sighed and walked to the table.  The Peredhel
family was already seated and he bowed and addressed them,  “Good
evening my lord and how are you feeling my lady?”

They both said hello and Celebrian added, “I am well, a bit tired but I am
fine.”

Glorfindel addressed the twins and rubbed both their heads.  “What
trouble are the two of you cooking up?”

“We never get into trouble Glorfindel, it just sometimes finds us.”  Elladan
said looking so innocent.

The adults all laughed and Glorfindel said, “Oh so it is troubles fault for
finding you?”

“Yes, exactly, that’s right.”  Elrohir added feeling very good about the
answer they had come up with.  They continued to whisper to each other.

Glorfindel looked around once more and back to Elrond,  “Where’s the
new father?”

Elrond noticed Glorfindels curiosity;  “I think our Lord Advisor has his
hands full right now.”  Elrond said with a smile.

“Yes he does but I and concerned my love, he must eat, and he will need
all his strength for this new adventure he has begun.”  Celebrian added
with a concerned look to Elrond.  “I will have a tray prepared for him.”

“That’s a lovely idea.”  Elrond added and kissed her hand.

As they finished their meals and began to excuse themselves Glorfindel
spoke, “I will take Erestors tray if it is ready.”

Celebrian exchanged mischievous looks with Elrond and then replied,
“Thank you Glorfindel, I know he must be hungry.”

He bowed and went into the kitchen to retrieve the tray.  The cook told
Glorfindel that she also put a warm bottle for the baby, as she must be
hungry by now.  Glorfindel nodded and thanked her.  He stopped on his
way out of the dining hall to also add a bottle of wine and two goblets.
‘This bottle is for the big baby’ he smiled to himself and headed to
Erestors chambers.

Glorfindel approached Erestors rooms and stopped at the door as he heard
Erestors singing.  He still could not believe that Erestor had a voice that
beautiful.

Glorfindel began to drift into a dream….Erestor was standing in the
gardens tossing a beautiful young girl into the air as she giggled with
delight.  “Do it again, Ada!”  “Again, my arms will fall off.”  He smiled
knowing full well he could not refuse her.  He tossed her again and this
time when he caught her she looked over to the stairs.  “’Fin!!” she
exclaimed as she wiggled down from Erestors arms and ran to Glorfindel
and jumped into his embrace.  “Your back!  I missed you!” as she planted
a big kiss on his cheek and hugged his neck with all her might.  “Ada, look
‘Fin is back!  You said he would be home soon and he’s here.  We missed
you so much ‘Fin, didn’t we Ada?”  Erestor walked over to them and as he
wrapped his long muscular arms around them both he said, “Yes we did
miss you, I am glad your home.”  He placed a soft kiss on the side of
Ninuwaes head and then a deep kiss on Glorfindels lips….

Glorfindel was brought back to the present when he no longer heard the
singing that had taken him into his trance.  He shook his head and thought
to himself ‘What is wrong with you?  Stiff, cold Erestor would never think
of you in that way.  Of course you have never seen this side of Erestor
before.’  Glorfindel knocked and waited for Erestor to answer.

He heard Erestor, “ Enter.”

Glorfindel opened the door to see Erestor lying on his side on the bed with
Nimuwae on her back next to him.  He was holding on of his braids tied
with a ribbon over her and she swatted at it and opened and closed her
hand around it.

Glorfindel smiled and told Erestor, “We missed you at dinner and thought
you might be hungry, the cook thought Nimuwae might be hungry as
well.”

He set the tray on the table and sat looking at the Lord Advisor playing
with the baby.  He couldn’t tear his eyes off Erestor.  ‘Why was he
thinking this way, why was Erestor now so attractive to him?’  Glorfindel
felt himself warm inside and his heart skipped.

Nimuwae had a strong hold onto Erestors braid and in a heartbeat she had
tugged very hard on the braid trying to pull it into her mouth, causing
Erestor to yelp in pain and she continued to pull not relenting.  Erestor 
was
afraid to pull back as he might hurt her.

Glorfindel laughed out loud and Erestor said, “Are you just going to laugh
or are you coming to help me?”

Glorfindel rose to walk to the bed continuing to laugh.  He knelt down at
the side of the bed and began to extract Erestors braid from the infants’
hands.  He reached over to rub Erestors head behind his ear where the
braid had been pulled and smirked, “Poor Erestor, taken down by a
ferocious child.”

Erestor swatted Glorfindels hand away and said, “Stop It, Glorfindel” As
Glorfindels hand left he lightly touched the tip of Erestor ear sending
powerful feelings through the dark-headed elfs body and they both stared
at each other for a moment.

Glorfindel broke the moment when he glanced at Nimuwae and put his
little finger in her hand, which she held tight.  Glorfindel smiled sweetly 
at
the babe and as he spoke to her she locked eyes with him “You have cast
quite a spell on our dear Advisor, pen-dithen.  Be careful with his heart, 
do
not break it precious one.” (little one)

Erestor shook his head and said, “Glorfindel really, you speak to her as if
she could understand you.”

Glorfindel continued to lock eyes with the baby, “I think she does.”  As if
on cue, Nimuwae smiled at Glorfindel and cooed.  Erestor rolled his eyes
knowing he could not argue.  He placed his little finger in Nimuwaes other
hand.  Glorfindel was taken back to his earlier dream… this small creature
holding both warriors in her tiny grip.

Erestor and Glorfindel stayed at the bedside until Erestors stomach
grumbled loudly.  Glorfindel looked at Erestor and insisted,  “You go eat,
and I will entertain her.”

Erestor nodded and thanked Glorfindel.  He kissed Nimuwae gently on the
forehead and headed to the table.  The baby followed Erestors form
around the bed and when she could no longer see him her lips formed a
pout and she began to fuss.  Erestor immediately stopped and Glorfindel
spoke before he could.  “Go Erestor eat, you will need your strength.  I
will bring her over to the table and feed her, that way she can still see
you.”  Erestor relented, as he was terribly hungry.

He watched Glorfindel carefully wrap the baby and carry her to the table.
He talked sweetly to her and she was calm with Glorfindel.  He took the
bottle and she hungrily sucked on the nipple.  Erestor felt his heart swell
and he could not believe the change in himself and in the Balrog-Slayer in
front of him.  They had both been slayed by a half elf child only half a
year old.

He poured himself and Glorfindel a goblet of wine and thanked Glorfindel
for bringing the food.  “You are most welcome Erestor, now eat.”

After Erestor and the baby had finished eating and Nimuwae had fallen
asleep in Glorfindels arms there was a knock on the door.  Erestor rose to
open the door and the master craftsman entered with a new cradle.

“The Lady Celebrian asked that I bring this to your room as you would be
needing it.  I am sorry it has taken me so long but Lord Elrond came by
and asked that I make a few adjustments.”

“Please put it there beside my bed good sir and thank you it should work
perfectly.”  Erestor said.

They watched and Glorfindel asked, “What adjustments did Lord Elrond
want made sir?”

“These my lord.”  The craftsman said as he directed them to the head of
the cradle.  “He asked for the letter “N” and these stars to be carved above
it.”

They both stood and stared.  It truly was lovely.  Erestor approached and
took the craftsmans’ hand and bowed, “Thank you the cradle is beautiful
I’m sure she will love it.”  The craftsman returned the bow and wished the
lords good night.

Glorfindel took the baby over to the cradle and laid her down.  Erestor
covered her up and they both watched her for a moment.  Glorfindel
looked at the dark-haired advisor and said, “You have had quite a day
Erestor.  You must be exhausted.”

Erestor nodded without looking up even when he felt Glorfindels hand on
the small of his back.  “Erestor, I am sure I am the last person you would
ask help from, but please, I am just down the hallway.  If you need any
help with her at all send for me or come and get me.  I really would be
honored if you asked.”

Glorfindel was right, Erestor thought to himself, he would have been the
last person he would ask for help.  Though he had seen a different
Glorfindel tonight and he felt he could ask for his assistance if needed.
“Thank You Glorfindel, I promise if I need help I will seek you out.”

Glorfindels smile beamed and he leaned to the advisors ear, “It is a nice
change you know?”  Erestor looked at him inquisitively.  “The peace in
you eyes.  I like it very much.  Good Night mellin-nin.”  Glorfindel turned
and left Erestors room. (friend)

The smile was still wide on his face and he almost ran into Elrond in the
hallway.  “I trust all is well inside.  Elrond said to his councilor.
Glorfindel bowed and replied, “Yes, surprisingly well.  This new role
really suits Erestor doesn’t it Elrond?  I mean, you should see him, he
seems transformed, energized, young and he can’t stop smiling.”

Elrond raised his eyebrow and smiled at Glorfindel, “He is not the only
one.”  Glorfindel seemed embarrassed, “I guess so.  Elrond the cradle is
lovely, that was very thoughtful.”

Elrond smiled, “I wanted Erestor to have a special cradle as this is a
special baby that has come to him.  I will check on them and then retire for
the night.  “Good Night Glorfindel.”  “Good night my lord.”  Glorfindel
bowed and continued to his room.

Erestor answered the door and motioned for Elrond to come in.  “Good
Evening my lord.  Elrond thank you for the cradle, it is beautiful.”

Elrond walked over to the sleeping baby and smiled.  “She seems to like
it.”  They both nodded.  “Erestor I am truly happy for you and wish a
blessed life for you and Nimuwae.  Again, I ask that you ask for help if
needed.”  Erestor promised he would.  “You have had an exciting day and
need to rest.  Will we see you at breakfast?”

Erestor replied, “We will be there my lord.”  Elrond embraced his friend,
“Good night, mellin-nin.”

“Good night Elrond.”  Erestor bowed.  Erestor looked again at the sleeping
babe and quickly went into the bathroom to change and clean up for bed.
He returned to the bedroom and lay down on the bed.  He reached over to
put his hand on Nimuwaes back to feel her breathe.  He inhaled deeply
and let out a long breath.  He felt as if he had been holding his breath all
day.  He slipped into reverie quickly.

The next morning, Glorfindel was heading to Erestors chambers to see if
his friend had gotten any sleep.  He knocked and heard Erestor,  “Enter”
he turned to see the golden warrior  “Good morning Glorfindel.”

“Well good morning to you my dear advisor.  You look well this morning.
How is the little one?”  Glorfindel looked at Erestor holding Nimuwae
who was holding on to Erestors hair.

“She is perfect, of course.  She only woke up once, but now I can’t put her
down and I have to braid my hair.”  Erestor replied looking a bit
exasperated.

Glorfindel walked to them and said, “Here let me help.”  As Erestor was
handing Nimuwae to Glorfindel, the councilor said, “No, no you hold her
I’ll braid your hair.”

Erestor looked surprised but sat back down at his dressing table.  Before
he began to work on Erestors hair Glorfindel leaned over his shoulder and
talked to the baby in Erestors arms.  “Thank you for letting your Ada rest
pen dithen.”  She looked at the golden elf and cooed.

As he stood up he took the brush and gathered the long dark hair to begin
his work and he gently he drug his fingers across the side of Erestors neck.
This sent excited feelings through both their bodies.

Walking to breakfast, Glorfindel asked Erestor when he was supposed to
meet with Elrond.

“I am to meet with him after breakfast but I may have to postpone.”
Erestor replied

Glorfindel eyed the advisor and said,  “He will not like that.  There is
much to take care of right now.  Let me watch Little Nim and you have
your meeting.”

Erestor said, “Little Nim?  When did you think of that?”  He smiled at
Glorfindel.  “But really, I can not let you do that, you must have your own
duties to take care of.”

“Aye, I do but nothing that cannot wait until after the noon meal.  Please
trust me to do this for you Erestor.”  Glorfindel pleaded.

“Thank you Glorfindel, but please keep her close.  Don’t take her too far
from the house.”  Erestor said looking so much like the nervous father.

Glorfindel assured him, “Of course, we will not travel past the inner
gardens.”  Erestor nodded.

As they walked into the dining hall Celebrian caught her breath and
smiled, “Elrond look is that not a beautiful family there?

Elrond smirked, “Yes all three of them…all three of them.  Good morning
Glorfindel, Erestor and you little Nimuwae.  I trust you had a restful
night.”

Erestor assured them, “Aye we did she woke up once, took a bottle and
then was fast asleep again.”

Celebrian smiled at Erestor as she said, “Erestor you hair, I have never
seen you wear it like that before.”

He replied to her as he sat down, “Well my lady, I was in need of an extra
set of hands this morning and Glorfindel was kind enough to help me with
my hair.”

Elrond eyed Glorfindel and raised his eyebrow making a note to himself to
talk to him later about the braid.

Erestor noticed the twins whispering to each other and asked, “What are
the two of you whispering about?”

They both jumped as if they were in trouble and Elladan nervously said, “
Erestor we have a gift for the baby.”

All the adults looked at the twins with surprised smiles and Erestor
motioned for them to come to him.  “That was very thoughtful pen neth.
Thank you” Elrohir handed him the gift, which was wrapped in yellow
satin material.  (young one)

As Erestor began to unwrap the gift, Elrohir spoke.  “She can use that as a
blanket.”
Celebrian and Elrond could not have been more proud of their sons at that
moment.

Erestor removed the fabric and there was a lovely rattle made with three
wooden rings.  Elrohir took the rattle from Erestor and shook it for Nim.
She watched wide-eyed and then promptly placed the rattle in her mouth.

Erestor touched each of the twins on the head and thanked them for the
gift.  Nim began to shake the rattle and everyone clapped with
encouragement.  The twins looking very proud of themselves, asked to be
excuse to go outside and play.

Glorfindel had finished his breakfast and motion for Erestor to give him
the baby so he could eat.  Nim seemed to love the rattle and shook it very
hard and hit Glorfindel right in the nose.  Everyone laughed and
Glorfindel rubbed his nose and had tears in his eyes from the direct hit
across the bridge of his nose.

He held Nims hand with the rattle to keep her from repeating this and said
to her,  “We will have to watch you closely, first Erestors hair and now my
nose.”

Elrond looked questioningly and asked, “Erestors hair?”

His advisor put his fork down and laughed, “Yes, Glorfindel rescued me
from Little Nim last night when she had a handful of my hair and I could
not get loose.”

Elrond and Celebrian exchanged hopeful glances.  A servant brought a
bottle to Glorfindel and he moved to a window seat to feed Nim.  Erestor
watched Glorfindel and the baby with such a feeling of affection for the
golden warrior who just a day earlier had irritated him incessantly.

Elrond cleared his throat, “Erestor, when would you like to meet?”

“I am ready now Lord Elrond, Glorfindel has offered to watch her until we
are finished.”  He rose and walked over to Nim and kissed her head.  “Ada
will see you soon and give Glorfindel a break we would not want to scar
that beautiful face of his would we?”  Nim seemed to understand and
smiled at Erestor while never letting go of her bottle.

Glorfindel looked stunned at Erestor.  “Thank you again Glorfindel.  I will
try not to be too long.”  He said to the warrior.

Glorfindel implored, “Erestor when you see her again I promise she will
be just the same as you are leaving her.  Please trust me to do this for
you.”

“I do Glorfindel, I trust you.”  Erestor said as he stood and left.  He
watched as Erestor and Elrond left the room to go to Elronds office.

Celebrian rose and went to Glorfindel.  She placed a hand on his shoulder,
“ Which one are you most taken with, the baby or her Ada?”

Glorfindel looked up at her, “I have fallen in love with them both.  How
did that happen so fast?”

Celebrian sat next to him, “It did not happen so fast.  You have cared for
Erestor for a long time but have just been afraid to approach him about
your feelings.  He can be intimidating at times.”

Glorfindel pondered what she had said,  “I guess so but now he has let me
get close and for him to trust me with Little Nim.  It’s a side to Erestor 
that
I never knew existed.  I like it very much.”

Celebrian smiled and rose placing her hand on Nims little head.  “We all
like it.  Little Nim eh?  It suits her.  I must go and rest.  Please let me
know if you need help.  I will be in my chambers.”

Glorfindel nodded as she left, “I will my lady, rest well.”  Glorfindel
looked down at Nim who had finished the bottle and was drifting into
reverie.  Glorfindel noticed this time she rested with her eyes open.

A few hours later Erestor emerged from Elronds office and hurried down
the corridors to his chambers to check on Glorfindel and Nim.  ‘Little
Nim’ he thought to himself, ‘how sweet for Glorfindel to give her a
nickname.’

He rushed into his room and he could not see Glorfindel or the baby but he
could hear Glorfindels voice.  He walked to the balcony and he could see
Glorfindel holding Nim.  They were in the garden and Glorfindel was
showing Nim each flower and holding it to her nose.  Erestor laughed to
himself, as Nim would occasionally try to put a flower in her mouth and
Glorfindel tried to stop her.

Erestor went to the kitchen to get a bottle and then joined them in the
garden.  He quietly walked up behind the golden warrior, slipped his arm
around Glorfindels waist, and leaned in to kiss Nimuwae.  “And what have
you two been up to this morning?” he asked as he felt Glorfindel tense.
He looked at Glorfindel and smiled.

Glorfindel began to speak but stuttered instead, “I… I was just showing
her fathers favorite place.”  His body relaxed and he leaned into Erestors
embrace.

Erestor smiled and said, “I brought a bottle incase she was hungry.”
Glorfindel handed Nim to Erestor and he reluctantly removed his arm
from Glorfindels waist.  “Glorfindel how will I ever repay you for taking
care of her so I could get some work done?”

Glorfindel looked deeply into Erestors eyes and said, “You just did.  Now
I had better go and meet with Elrond and get some work done myself.”
Erestor nodded as Nim played with the buttons on his robes.  Glorfindel
continued, “May I come and get the two of you for dinner tonight?”

Erestor smiled, “We would like that.”  Glorfindel leaned over to kiss Nim
and as he stood he leaned to capture Erestors lips in a sweet and gentle
kiss.  He broke the kiss and bowed as he left, “Until tonight.”  Erestor
watched as Glorfindel walked to the house.

Glorfindel knocked on Elronds office,  “Come in Glorfindel.”  It always
amazed Glorfindel that Elrond always seemed to know who was at his
door.

As Glorfindel entered he bowed, “Lord Elrond, I wanted to talk with you
regarding the patrol reports.”

Elrond held up a hand to stop Glorfindel.  “Before we get into that I must
ask you about the braid you put in Erestors hair.”

Glorfindel looked at the floor, “What do you mean my lord?”

Elrond rose and walked towards the embarrassed elf,  “Oh come now
Glorfindel, we have been friends far to long for you to play coy with me.
That was a very special braid you put in Erestor hair and you know it.  I
am surprised he let you do that knowing it would mean you claimed him
for your own.”

Glorfindel looked at Elrond then back at the floor.  “Well, to be honest, he
was so distracted by Little Nim that he never looked at the braid.”

Elrond finally asked the question he already knew the answer to.
“Glorfindel, are you in love with Erestor?”

Glorfindel sighed a heavy sigh and met Elronds eyes, “Yes, my lord, and I
have been for a very long time.  Erestor just never let me get close.  Now
he has and I want to let him know how I feel.”

Elrond smiled and placed his hands on Glorfindels shoulders.  “I am
pleased you and Erestor have finally found yourselves close to one
another.  Please Glorfindel be careful of his heart.  Erestor has opened
himself up not only to this child, but also to all of us.  He is showing us 
all
a new side of himself.  Tread carefully and go slowly.  I know Erestor
cares for you and am sure he will be happy to know you feel the same.
Now, I must go check on my wife, bring me the reports as soon as you
can.”

That evening Glorfindel nervously knocked on Erestors door.  Erestor
opened the door looking a bit worried.  “Come in Glorfindel, I am not sure
what to do.”

Glorfindel looked at a concerned Erestor, “What’s wrong Erestor, is Little
Nim alright?”

Erestor stopped pacing and turned to face Glorfindel.  “Yes, she’s fine but
she’s asleep and I don’t want to wake her and we are expected at dinner.”

Glorfindel laughed,  “Erestor get a hold of yourself.  You are always one
for formalities but now you are going to have to be less rigid as someone
else now runs your life.”

Erestor sighed and looked over to the cradle where Little Nim slept.  “I
suppose you are right.”  They both began to laugh.  Glorfindel had not
heard Erestor laugh in a long time and it was like music to his ears.

“I will go and let Elrond and Celebrian know we will be having dinner
here tonight.  Then I will prepare a tray for us and bring a bottle for 
Little
Nim.”

Erestor frowned as he said.  “Glorfindel you do not have eat here, you
should eat in the dining hall.”

Glorfindel raised Erestors chin before saying, “Nothing would make me
happier than to spend the evening here with my dear friend and his
beautiful daughter.  I will be back soon.”  He walked out the door never
looking away from Erestor.

Erestor nervously walked around his room not really knowing what to do.
‘Erestor get a hold of yourself, it’s just Glorfindel.  You have spent time
with him before.’  He shook his head and went over to begin building a
fire.

He walked over to his dressing table to check himself.  As he ran his hands
over his hair he looked at the braid.  He held it to get a better look.  His
eyes opened wide as did his mouth.  He thought ‘Why did Glorfindel put
this braid in his hair?  Did he know what this type of braid meant?  Could
it be that his secret wish was coming true?  Did Glorfindel have feelings
for him? He had kissed him and Erestor was eager to continue the kiss.’
Erestor heard the door open and he quickly stood trying not to look
distressed.

Glorfindel quietly walked to the table and motioned for Erestor to join
him.  He nervously joined Glorfindel and poured a goblet of wine for each
of them.  They ate without saying much to each other and then Erestor
asked if Glorfindel was able to get his work done.

“Yes, although I was a little distracted during the afternoon.”  Glorfindel
said with a smirk.

Erestor asked, “Why were you distracted?”

Glorfindel hesitated and thought to himself ‘go ahead and tell him.  You
have slayed a Balrog, why are you so nervous to tell your friend how you
feel?’  “Well Erestor, I could not stop thinking of how good your lips felt
on mine.”

Erestor blushed and smiled, “Yes it has been on my mind as well.  It was
unexpected, but very nice.”

Glorfindel felt relieved and agreed, “Yes it was and I hoped we could do
that again.”

Erestor smiled and asked, “Glorfindel, there is something I need to ask
you.”

Glorfindel leaned back with his goblet of wine and said, “Of course
mellin-nin what is it.”

Erestor reached up for the braid in his hair, “This braid” Glorfindel choked
on his wine.  “Why did you put this type of braid in my hair?  Do you
know what it means?”

Glorfindel wiped the wine from his chin and leaned forward reaching out
to take the braid in his own hand.  “Yes, I know what it means.”  He stood
and pulled Erestor up to embrace him.  He felt Erestor return his embrace
and he continued, “It means I claim you as mine.  I love you Erestor.”

Erestor had tears in his eyes and he said, “I never thought I would hear
you say those words to me, I love you too, ‘Fin.”

Glorfindel took Erestor in a deep passionate kiss.  Erestor savored the kiss
and gently nudged Glorfindels lips apart with his tongue.  They held each
other close and each explored the others mouth, each growing more bold
with the deep swipes of their tongues tangling with the others.  Glorfindels
hand came up to hold Erestors head and Erestors hand rubbed small circles
on the muscular back of the golden warrior in his arms.

Erestor left Glorfindels mouth to begin trailing warm wet kisses along his
jaw and throat.  Glorfindel moaned at the erotic touch of Erestors lips on
him.  Glorfindel leaned into Erestor and could feel his arousal rub against
the dark advisors own hot, hard erection.  Glorfindel began to kiss Erestors
neck and up to his ear.  Glorfindel whispered into his ear, “Oh Erestor, I
want you.” he licked the sensitive tip of Erestors ear and then gently
sucked the tip into his mouth.

Erestor thought his knees were going to buckle beneath him and he clung
to Glorfindels shoulders.  “I want you Glorfindel, I have wanted you for so
long.”  Glorfindel pulled Erestor to the bed but Erestor stopped as he eyed
the cradle.  He motioned over to the fire and Glorfindel grabbed some
pillows while Erestor took some blankets from the bed and sofa.  They
laid the blankets and pillows in front of the fire and continued their
exploration of each other.

Erestor unbuttoned Glorfindels robes and slid them off his shoulders.  He
lifted the tunic off Glorfindel and kissed the broad chest of the warrior.
Glorfindel moaned as Erestor kissed one of his taught nipples and then
sucked it into his mouth flicking the tip of his tongue across it.  
Glorfindel
could not believe this was the same Erestor he’d had known for so long.
How could he have never seen this passion in him before now?  Glorfindel
began to remove Erestors robes and tunic and kissed his neck sucking hard
knowing he would leave a mark, then to his shoulders, over his collarbone
and was now treating Erestor to the sensations he had just felt.  He moved
from one nipple to the other.  He sucked on one and pinched the other ever
so gently and then a bit harder.  Erestor wanted to cry out but he also
wanted this to continue and if he woke up the baby it come to an abrupt
halt.

Glorfindel let his hand wander down to Erestors leggings and rubbed his
now rock hard erection.  This time Erestors legs did buckle and he pulled
Glorfindel down with him.  Glorfindel laid on top of the passion filled
advisor and took him in a deep kiss.  Erestor grabbed Glorfindels buttocks
and gave a hard squeeze.  He then moved to leave his mark on Glorfindels
neck.  Glorfindel rolled off Erestor, untied his own leggings, and quickly
removed them, Erestor reached to do the same but Glorfindel stopped him.
“Let me do that Erestor.”

Erestor smiled at him and lay back on the pillows.  He gently stroked
Glorfindels golden mane as the warrior slowly untied his leggings.  He
moaned with relief as Glorfindel removed the leggings that were
restraining his already weeping member.  Glorfindel took his time and
kissed Erestors stomach and thighs then the head of his erection.  This sent
Erestors body trembling uncontrollably.  “’Fin, please, take me now.”  He
moaned.

Glorfindel obliged but first he took Erestors member deep into his mouth.
He stroked his erection with his lips and tongue and then stopped when he
could feel Erestors release was near.  Erestor whimpered, “Fin, please or I
will surely go mad!”  Glorfindel grinned and said, “I look forward to
seeing that Erestor, yes I think I will drive you mad.”  He shifted to kneel
in between Erestors legs.  Erestor instinctively spread is legs to make
himself available to Glorfindel, who reached for the bottle of oil on the
table near them.  He poured oil on onto his hands and took Erestors
arousal and began stroking him into a frenzy.  Erestor hardly noticed as
Glorfindel slipped a finger past his tight ring.  Erestor arched his back 
and
Glorfindel slipped his finger in further as he felt Erestor push against 
him.
He pulled his finger out and before Erestor could protest he slipped
another finger into the tight passage.  He felt Erestor relax and he crooked
his finger finding the very sensitive spot that sent Erestors mind reeling.
‘Oh how he had imagined this so many times and now here he was and
here was Glorfindel’ and he thought he may cum right then but he fought
it back as he wanted to cum with Glorfindel.  “I am ready, Glorfindel.
Claim me, take me, make me yours now.”

That was all Glorfindel could stand he poured oil on his own weeping
arousal and hesitated only momentarily at the entrance to his target.
Erestor locked eyes with Glorfindel and inhaled deeply and Glorfindel
pushed pass the barrier.  Erestor bit his lip to keep from crying out.
Glorfindel bent down to take Erestors bruised lips in his and pushed
further into Erestors body.  He moved slowly to give Erestor time to adjust
to the sweet invasion.  Erestor curled his legs around Glorfindels waist and
encouraged him to move.  Glorfindel took the hint and gently began to
move in and out of Erestors heat.

Glorfindel felt dizzy with delight to feel Erestors body around him.  He
reached down, took Erestors neglected arousal, and began stroke him in
time to his own thrusts.  Glorfindels gentle thrusts became harder and
Erestor pulled Glorfindel closer to him with his legs around his waist.
This prodding was sending Glorfindel over the edge and he pleaded to
Erestor.  “Cum with me melethen.  Now guren vor!”  Hearing Glorfindel
say those beautiful words to him caused Erestor to spend himself over
Glorfindels hand and his belly.  He whispered the golden ones name as he
came.  Erestors head was thrown back and his back arched.  Glorfindel
seeing this vision before him and feeling Erestor tighten around him found
his release.  He could feel his hot seed filling Erestor.  “You are mine.”
He quietly cried with his release.  He fell onto Erestor and the dark ones
arms caught him and brought him into a loving embrace.  (my dark heart)

They lay very still trying to slow their breathing.  Glorfindel gently 
pulled
out of Erestor and lay beside him keeping their arms wrapped around one
another.  Erestor turned his head and kissed Glorfindel on the forehead.
“Mellin chen, ‘Fin.”  Glorfindel held Erestor tight and said, “mellin chen,
Erestor.   They kissed each other deeply not wanting this moment to end.
(I love you)

Glorfindel rose to get something to clean themselves with and then they
went to the bed to rest.  They both checked on Nim who was still deep in
reverie and completely oblivious to the beautiful coupling that had just
taken place.

The advisor and councilor laid together, Erestor facing the cradle and
Glorfindel curled up behind him keeping him locked in an embrace.
Erestor stroked Glorfindels arm and sighed.  “I don’t want this to end
Glorfindel.”  Glorfindel nuzzled the back of Erestors neck and whispered,
“Erestor, I love you and the Maress could not drive me away from you or
Little Nim.”  Erestor leaned back into Glorfindels embrace and they both
slept.

Hours later Glorfindel awoke to his hair being pulled lightly.  He looked
over to Erestor and there was his lover smiling at him and a beautiful child
lying between them playing with his hair.  “Quel amrun, ‘Fin, my love.”
(good morning)

Glorfindel rolled to his side and leaned over to kiss Erestor and then Nim.
“Good morning melethron and you to el nin.”  (my star)

Erestor said, “As much as I would like to stay right here all day, we need
to get cleaned up and see what today will bring us.  I’m starving.  How
about you?”

Glorfindel laughed, “Did you hear that Little Nim, your Ada is hungry.
Let’s get dressed and find some food for him.”  With that he scooped her
up and held her over him and she smiled and giggled.

Erestor had gone over to his wardrobe to get Glorfindel a robe.

“Erestor did you hear her she laughed.”  Glorfindel said looking surprised
and proud.

He came over to the bed, took Nim from Glorfindel, and handed him the
robe.  “Yes ‘Fin, I heard her.  I think you are pretty funny too.”  
Glorfindel
rolled his eyes.  “Now get dressed I am going to give our Little Nim a
bath.

He took Nim into the bathroom.  Glorfindel put the robe on and heard
Erestor singing in the bathroom.  He opened the door and there was the
dark one in the bathtub holding Nim and washing her so lovingly.  She
splashed the water with her hands and her feet kicked under the water.

Glorfindel watched them silently and then Erestor asked for him to bring a
towel.  Glorfindel draped the towel over his arms and Erestor placed Nim
into them and Glorfindel gently wrapped her up and held her close to keep
her from getting a chill.  He knew since she was half elven she may feel
the cold.  Erestor finished bathing and took Nim so the other could clean
up.

The two elves walked into the dining hall just in time for breakfast.
Glorfindel carried Nim and Erestor had his arm around Glorfindels waist.
They bowed to Elrond and Celebrian and sat down.  A servant brought a
baby chair to Erestor and when he questioned him as to where it came
from he motion over at Lord Elrond and Lady Celebrian.

“You are too kind my lord, my lady.  Thank you.”  Elrond stood and took
Nim from Glorfindel and she promptly grabbed a hand full of hair.  Elrond
grimaced but did not try to stop her.  “We could not have the two of you
taking turns eating and soon she will start tasting real food so she will
need to sit here with us.”  He put Nim in the chair and placed her rattle in
front of her.

He looked over at Erestor and noticed the passion mark on his neck.  He
raised his eyebrow and grinned, “I trust you both had a nice night?”  As he
walked back to his seat he also noticed Glorfindels matching passion
mark.  He caught his wife’s gaze and winked at her.  Glorfindel took
Erestors hand and kissed the back of it.  “We had a wonderful night,
Thank you Elrond.”  Erestor blushed.

Celebrian beamed,  “I am so happy for the two of you.  May you be
blessed.”

Several weeks later, on a beautiful afternoon, Glorfindel and Erestor were
working in their now combined office.  Nim was lying on a pallet they had
made for her playing with some toys.  The rattle the twins had given her
was still her favorite.

Lindar came running into their office frantically.  “My lords hurry, Lady
Celebrian is having the baby.  Lord Elrond is asking for you Erestor.”

They both lept to their feet and started for the door and Erestor stopped
and looked over at Nim.  Glorfindel read his mind and headed for Nim.
“Erestor you go and I will take care of Little Nim.  Give our lady my best
and we will check on you later.”  Erestor quickly gave them both a kiss
and hurried out the door.

Erestor came into their chambers late into the night to find the two loves
of his life fast asleep.  Glorfindel was lying on the sofa with Nim resting
sweetly on his large chest.  Erestor walked over and knelt down by the
sofa.  He kissed Nims head and whispered, “That is my favorite place to
sleep as well pen dithen.”

Glorfindel stirred as Erestor gently lifted Nim off of the broad chest of 
the
warrior.  “My love, is the lady well?  Is the baby here?”

Erestor shushed him and after he put Little Nim in the cradle he returned
to the sofa and took Nims place on Glorfindels chest.  “Lady Celebrian is
wonderful.  She is so brave.  She is resting.”

Glorfindel waited for Erestor to tell him about the baby and when he
stopped talking Glorfindel nudged him.  “’Restor, what about the baby?”

He laughed, “Princess Arwen is beautiful and healthy and I believe one of
the three most beautiful creatures in Imladris.”

Glorfindel smiled, “That’s wonderful, how is Elrond?”  Erestor kissed
Glorfindel;  “He is very proud and doting over Arwen and his beloved as
we speak.  You and I are going to be very busy over the next few days as
Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel will be here soon to see their new
grandchild.”

Glorfindel rubbed Erestors back and said, “You must be tired.”

Erestor yawned and said, “I am but seeing you and Little Nim was a
breath of fresh air. I feel a sudden burst of energy.”  As he winked at
Glorfindel, he shifted his hips to rub against the warrior.

Glorfindel kissed Erestor deep and long and they rose to go to the bed.
They lay in bed caressing each other and Glorfindel whispered into
Erestors ear.  “I want you to take me tonight ‘Restor.”

Erestor rolled Glorfindel onto his back and positioned himself between his
thighs.  “Are you sure ‘Fin?”

Glorfindel reached out to take Erestors hand and kissed each of his fingers
before taking his index finger and sucking it into his mouth.  Erestor
hissed as he inhaled at the feeling.  Glorfindel said, “I am certain 
Erestor, I
am yours.”

Erestor kissed Glorfindels chest and moved slowly down to his hardened
arousal where he licked the precum oozing from the slit.  Glorfindel began
to moan and was so into it he had to put a pillow over his face to keep
from waking Nim up.

Erestor chuckled to himself and told Glorfindel, “Don’t you dare wake her
up or I will stop and leave you frustrated.”  Glorfindel moaned into the
pillow exasperated.  Erestor continued his assault on Glorfindel.  He
licked Glorfindel penis along the large sensitive vein on the underside and
then began an assault on the large soft sac below.  He licked and sucked
Glorfindel into hysteria.  He went further and licked the tight opening.
Glorfindel bucked wildly not letting go of the pillow, as he knew he would
surely wake the entire house up.

Erestor grinned and reached for the bottle of oil on the side of the bed.  
He
coated his hand and Glorfindel bit his bottom lip in anticipation of what
was to come.  Glorfindel was still hidden under the pillow as Erestor slid a
finger to the opening and firmly but gently pressed until Glorfindel let him
in.  Erestor could hear Glorfindel muffled moans and groans as he gently
slid his finger in and out until he found the sweet spot.  He rubbed it a 
few
more times and the inserted another finger and then a third.  Glorfindel
was pressing back against Erestor and that was his cue.  He didn’t hesitate
to slick his stick and press firmly at Glorfindels stretched opening.  He 
slid
in quickly and had to stop himself, as he didn’t want to hurt his golden
warrior.  Glorfindel removed the pillow and pulled Erestor into a deep
kiss.

When Erestor felt Glorfindel relax he began to thrust slowly at first, then
he felt Glorfindel moving with him and his thrusts intensified in speed and
force.  Erestor could feel he was close to climax and he grabbed
Glorfindels erection.  Glorfindel stopped him and said, “Wait, I want to
feel your mouth around me”

Erestor increased his thrusts and in a few quick movements he came with
force inside Glorfindel.  He lay down upon Glorfindels chest until his
breathing slowed and then took Glorfindels arousal in his hand and
stroked him slowly.  He then bent to take his golden lover in his mouth
and with expert skill he sucked and licked until Glorfindel once again
brought the pillow over his face and screamed as he came and filled
Erestors mouth.  He swallowed and licked his lips.  He smiled as he
removed the pillow from Glorfindels face and took his lips in a deep sweet
kiss.  Glorfindel could taste himself mixed with Erestor.  “You are mine.”
Erestor said as he lay by Glorfindels side and they held each other tight
until they fell into reverie together.  “Yours.”  Glorfindel whispered.

Several days later Elrond, Glorfindel, Erestor and Nimuwae stood on the
steps leading into the Homely House and watched as Lord Celeborn and
Lady Galadriel approached.  Elrond embraced Celeborn and Galadriel and
then they addressed Glorfindel and Erestor.  Erestor introduced them to
Nimuwae and Galadriel touched the baby’s head and then looked deeply
into Erestors eyes.  “Nimuwae is a beautiful name Erestor.  She is a lovely
child.”  Nimuwae reached for Lord Celeborn who took her and kissed her
head.  Galadriel placed a hand on Glorfindel and Erestor and said “We are
so happy for you both my dear friends.”

They then walked into the house and approached the nursery.  Celeborn
started to hand Nim to Erestor but Galadriel took her first.  She held the
baby to her chest and then looked into her eyes.  Nimuwae placed each
hand on the side of Galadriels face and smiled.

Galadriel smiled at Erestor and handed the baby to him.  “We must speak
later, Erestor.”  He nodded and bowed.

They entered the nursery and Erestor and Glorfindel turned to go to their
office.  Lindar met them in the hallway and asked if he could take Nim
into the garden and play for her.

They eyed each other and then handed her to Lindar as she giggled and
placed a hand on Lindars face.  “When she gets fussy bring her to me so I
can feed her.”  Erestor said.

“I promise I will my lords.  Come little one, I will teach you a song.”
Lindar said as he turned to leave.

After dinner Elrond, Celeborn and Glorfindel retired to the Hall of Fire
where Lindar entertained them.  Galadriel asked Erestor to join her in the
garden outside the dining hall.  He followed her out holding Nimuwae.

Galadriel asked Erestor.  “Elrond has told me how this baby came to
Imladris.  Why do you think this child took to you so quickly and easily,
Erestor?”

Erestor was nervous but answered,  “I cannot answer that my lady, for I do
not know.  I felt an instant connection to her though and we have been
inseparable since.”

“Erestor” She looked thoughtfully at him.  “I will not push this further
dear friend, but eventually she will ask you about her.”  She kissed
Erestors head and Nimuwaes cheek and smiled as she left them to return
to the house.

Erestor thought about Galadriels words but pushed them aside and
returned to his chambers to wait for Glorfindel to return.  Glorfindel
returned to their chambers and he found Erestor fast asleep as well as
Little Nim in her cradle.  Glorfindel felt bad that he had left his beloved
for so long and he climbed into bed, wrapped his arms around the advisor,
and let his breathing join with his lovers as he drifted into reverie.



Part 2 Eight years later

Glorfindel caught up with Elrond in his chambers.  “Elrond if I asked
Erestor to marry me how soon could this ceremony take place?”

Elrond turned and cast a strange look at Glorfindel. “My friend it has been
eight years since the two of you admitted your feelings to each other. Do
you mean to tell me that you have not asked Erestor to marry you yet?”

Glorfindel looked embarrassed, “Well we have talked of our commitment,
but neither of us has asked the other to make it official.”  Elrond smirked.
“Elrond really, we are committed to one another and there has been no
other for me since Nimuwae came into all our lives.  I do want to make it
official and wanted to know when we might have the ceremony.”

Elrond said, “Well no official ceremonies are planned for the near future
so as soon as the two of you are ready we can make it official.”

“Wonderful, I will ask Erestor tonight.  Elrond we will not be at dinner if
that is alright with you and my lady.”

Elrond smiled at his friend, “I am sure my lady will have no objections
when I tell her why you are not at dinner.  Would you like Little Nim to
stay with Arwen to give the two of you some privacy?”

Glorfindel thought for a moment and then smiled, “Actually that would be
perfect, if you do not mind.”  Glorfindel looked hopefully at Elrond.

“Its not problem at all ‘Fin. We find the girls in each others beds most of
the time anyway.”

“Great, I will tell Erestor.  Thank you Elrond.”

Elrond placed his hand on his advisors shoulder, “Good Luck, Glorfindel,
I hope he says yes.”  Elrond said laughing.

“That is not funny Elrond.”  Glorfindel said as he watched his lord
leaving.

They were getting ready for the evening meal and Erestor was bathing.
Glorfindel had already bathed and was feverishly lighting candles in their
room and on the balcony.  He had stashed flowers in their room and now
was placing them throughout.

There was a knock at the door and Glorfindel hurried to open it.  He took a
beautiful tray the cook had prepared for him to the balcony and placed it
on the table.  Glorfindel stared into the gardens and saw Arwen and Little
Nim running through the trees under Lord Elronds balcony.  He could see
the Lord and Lady watching them carefully as they shared wine under the
moonlight.

He remembered earlier that day when he took Nim for a walk to the
stream and he explained how much he loved her father and then got down
on one knee and asked Nim if he could ask Erestor to marry him.  She
giggled and hugged Glorfindel.  “If he won’t marry you I will ‘Fin.”
Glorfindel kissed her on the cheek and said, “Thank you el nin.  I will
remember that.”  She took his large hand in her much smaller and tried to
reassure him, “I know Ada loves you and he will say yes.” With that she
jumped into his arms and hugged him so tightly.   Now he hoped Erestor
would be as willing as Little Nim.

Glorfindel sat nervously on the edge of the bed waiting for Erestor to
emerge from the bathroom.  When he did come out, looking so beautiful,
Glorfindel jumped up and went to take him in his arms.  He pulled Erestor
into a passionate kiss and caught Erestor by surprise. “’Fin, what was that
for.”

Glorfindel hugged him tightly and said, “I just had to kiss those lips.”

Erestor blushed and then notice the room aglow in candlelight and
flowers.  “’Fin, what is all this?”  He walked around the room taking in the
beauty and smelling the sweet aroma of all the flowers.

Glorfindel walked behind him and wrapped his arms around Erestor.  “We
have a whole night to ourselves and I wanted to make it special. Come out
onto the balcony.”

On the balcony, was an exquisite table setting and several more candles.
Glorfindel pulled a chair out for Erestor who sat down starring at this
beautiful and sweet golden warrior in front of him.  Glorfindel poured
wine and they sat enjoying their meal under the moonlight and stars.  Few
words were spoken, just loving glances and smiles.

After the meal, Erestor noticed Glorfindel began to act a little nervous.
“’Fin, is something wrong?  You seem to be bothered. Are you not feeling
well my love?”

Glorfindel finished his wine in one gulp and lowered himself to the floor,
kneeling in front of Erestor.  He reached for Erestors hand and began to
speak, “For so many years I watched and admired you as Lord Elronds
Chief Advisor.  I also desired you but never felt you would return my
feelings.  So I stayed close the only way I could, in our work.  The only
way I felt I could get your attention was to be a rather large pain.”  
Erestor
smiled and resisted the urge to take Glorfindel in his arms.  The normally
larger than life warrior was looking very unsure of himself and vulnerable,
so Erestor let him continue.  “But eight years ago when Little Nim came
into your life and you opened your heart to her and allowed me to get
close to you as well.  You were transformed.  I love you so much Erestor
and I love being a family with you and Nim.  There will never be another
for me.  You are my heart.  Lirimaer, please, will you marry me?”  (my
lovely one)

Erestors eyes got wide and he smiled as he took Glorfindel face in his
hands. “Glauren, nothing could make me happier.  Of course I will marry
you.”  Glorfindel pulled Erestor down on the ground with him and kissed
him.  When they broke the kiss they were both crying and laughing at the
same time.  (my golden light)

The sound of Arwen and Nims laughter rang through the air and
Glorfindel looked Erestor.  “Come melethen.”  (my love)

They stood and walked to the balcony railing.  Glorfindel leaned over and
yelled down, “Little Nim, come over here.”  She and Arwen ran over to
the balcony and smile up at them.  Nim cupped the side of her mouth and
in a loud whisper asked, “Did you ask him yet ‘Fin?  Did he say yes?” as
if Erestor could not hear her.

Erestor raised his eyebrows and gave Glorfindel questioning look.
Glorfindel returned her loud whisper, “He said YES!”

She and Arwen screamed with excitement and jumped up and down
cheering.  She looked up at them and said, “Mellin chen Ada, mellin chen
'Fin. I am so happy for you. Maur du.”  (good night)

“Good night pen vain and you to Princess” they told her.  (beautiful one)

She and Arwen began to walk away they heard Arwen say, “Nim you are
so lucky, you will have two Adas.”  Nim stopped, looked back to them
and blew them each a kiss.  She and Arwen ran across the courtyard to tell
Elrond and Celebrian the good news.


Part 3    Long years later


Mid-morning, Glorfindel and his beloved Erestor sat on the same balcony
and watched their beautiful daughter below.  She sat with Lindar as he
played his guitar and sang her favorite song.  This time though, she did not
sing with him.

Lindar and Nim had become favorites to entertain guest at gatherings or
just the family after dinner.  They both had beautiful voices that blended
easily together.  But now she was not singing and Erestor noticed her
thoughts seemed to be somewhere else.

He looked at Glorfindel and sadly said, “She seems so sad and did you
notice she’s not singing again?”

Glorfindel nodded, “Yes I had noticed.  I asked her yesterday, what was
troubling her but she just smiled and hugged me and said ‘all is well ‘Fin’.

Erestor nodded in agreement, “Yes that is the same answer she gave me.  I
have been reluctant to push her for more as she always comes to us with
concerns or questions, but this is different.”

Glorfindel thought about this, “My love, I wish I had the answers.  I do not
know what troubles her.”

Erestor spoke with wide-eyed, “Do you think she is in love?”

“If this is the way love affects her, I hope not.” Glorfindel shot back

“Maybe we can talk to her together tonight.”  Erestor thought out loud

“I think that is a good idea.”  Glorfindel said as he stroked Erestors cheek

They noticed Nim stand and walk out of the garden and into the forest.
Lindar looked up to them and motioned that he would follow her.  They
both nodded.

Lindar did not follow too closely but close enough as to not loose sight of
her.  Her head was down and Lindar thought he heard her crying.  She
stopped at the stream and sat down with her head in her hands.  A light
breeze blew and Lindar could hear her sobs.  He hesitated not wanting to
intrude but her sobs became more intense and he approached. “Nim what
is wrong?  Why are you so sad?”

She jumped when she heard his voice and quickly wiped the tears from
her face. “I am fine Lindar, thank you.”

Lindar normally would have left her alone but it pained him to see his
friend so upset.  “I am sorry mellin-nin but you are not fine.  You smile
and laugh, talk a lot and sing when you are fine.  It has been several days
since you were fine.”  He sat next to her on the grass.

She could no longer pretend.  She fell into his arms and sobbed. He wasn’t
quite sure what to do so he just held her and stroked her hair and back.
She cried for a very long time and Lindar finally spoke, “Nim please tell
me what troubles you. Is there nothing I can do to help?”

“This helps Lindar, thank you.  I do not know what is wrong with me.  I
am not sleeping, having nightmares and am always on the verge of tears.
Ada and Fin are worried but if I don’t know what is wrong how can they
help me?”  With that she began to cry again.

Lindar rocked her gently and began to sing to her.  She quieted and
seemed to relax.

Glorfindel and Erestor found Arwen and asked, “Princess will you do us a
favor?”

“Of course, what do you need?"  She smiled at them

“Nim is upset and Lindar followed her to make sure she is alright. She will
not tell us what is wrong.  Do you know?”

Arwen knew more than she told. “I know she is not sleeping.  If she wakes
up during the night, she comes to my chambers and sleeps with me, as I do
her.  She has come to me the past four nights.  Do you want me to go and
check on her for you?”

“Would you Arwen?  We would feel better if you were with her.  Thank
you.” they both felt better knowing Arwen would help her.

She quickly left heading for where she knew Nim would be.

Glorfindel and Erestor embrace and Erestor voiced cracked, “She used to
come to our bed when she could not sleep.”

Glorfindel kissed his head and sighed,  “I know but Erestor she has grown
into a beautiful young lady.  I don’t think she is particularly comfortable 
in
our bed anymore.  Come let us prepare for our meal.”

Arwen reached the stream to find Nim still in Lindars arms.  When Lindar
saw Arwen he looked relieved and motioned for her to come.  “Look Nim
your sister is here.”

Arwen knelt down and took Nim in her arms, “Thank you Lindar.  I will
take it from here.”

Lindar got up to leave and Nim reached for his hand. She was no longer
crying but her eyes were red and puffy.  “Thank you Lindar you are a
good friend.”

Lindar bent down and kissed her hand, “I want my singing partner back.”

“I want her back too.”  She smiled weakly at him. “Lindar I know it is a
lot to ask but, please do not tell my fathers what has happened.”

He looked pained at her request but finally promised as he turned to leave.

Arwen looked at Nim and spoke, “Nim you must speak to Ada, you had
the same troubling dream for seven nights in a row. This is not good for
you.  I love you Nim, please let Ada help you.”

“If he can help me.”  She said sadly. “I fear the only one who could help
me is gone.”

Arwen knew her mother sailing to Valinor was very hard on Nim.  She
had been so strong and helped Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir through it.  She
had spent many nights holding them and trying to comfort them.  Many
nights the four of them had slept in each other’s arms just to feel the
comfort of each other.

Arwen and Nim were as close as if they had actually been sisters.  They
had grown and learned together.  Arwen smiled as she remembered Nim
telling her about spying on the twins during their lovemaking and Elrond
and Lindar after her mother sailed and Elrond found comfort in his good
friends arms.  They had discovered and explored each other’s bodies
knowing it would always be their secret.

“Come Nim, let us rest in my chambers.  I will ask for our meal to be
brought to us and then I will tell Glorfindel and Erestor you are with me.”
She hoped they would be satisfied with that.

“Thank you my sister.”  Nim said as she rose and hugged Arwen.

Arwen embraced Nim and pulled back capturing Nims lips in a sweet kiss.
They both pressed their bodies together deepening the kiss.  Nims lips
parted and Arwens tongue darted into Nims warm mouth. They held each
onto each other and snaked their tongues into the others mouth and tangled
them together.  As they separated they breathed heavily and turned to walk
arm in arm back to the house.

Glorfindel elbowed Erestor and they both looked out the window in their
chamber.  Arwen and Nim were arm in arm walking to the house and Nim
was smiling.  Arwen whispered something into her ear that sent the two of
them into a giggle fit.  As they got closer Nim looked up to the window.
Seeing her fathers she smiled and waved at them.  “Do you think they
bought it?”  She said to Arwen.  “Yes they seem pleased.” Arwen said
back to her.

“There that is better. All is well my love.”  Glorfindel kissed Erestor on
the temple and they left for the dining hall.

In the dining hall they looked around for Nim.  They spotted Arwen
coming out of the kitchen with a tray of cheese and fruit and her favorite
juice.  “Oh hello Glorfindel, Erestor.  Nim and I are having a sort of 
picnic
in my chambers if that is alright with you.”

“How is she Arwen?” Glorfindel asked.

“She is much better.  She was talking to Lindar about music when I found
her.  We decided to have our picnic and if it is all right she’s going to 
stay
with me tonight.  Elladan and Elrohir have returned and we want to catch
up with them.”  Arwen said hopefully.

“That will be fine princess but I would like to speak with her first thing 
in
the morning at breakfast.”  Erestor told her and she recognized the tone of
his voice.  It was a warning she had heard many time in her youth.

“I will tell her, have a nice evening.” she said as she left the dining 
hall.

Arwen hated lying to them but she had promised Nim.  She ran into
Lindar and told him the story and then met Elladan and Elrohir who
agreed to go along.

Later that night Elladan and Elrohir did stop in to see Nim.  She and
Arwen were reading and Nims face did brighten at seeing them.  They sat
and talked of their adventures on patrol and what it was like outside
Imladris.  The Peredhel children had traveled to Lothlorien to visit their
grandparents but Erestor had never allowed Nim to go.  They laughed and
talked well into the night as Erestor could hear the laughter across the
courtyard from Arwens balcony.  He knew things would get better.

During the night Arwens bed did not stop the nightmares.  Nim struggled
in her sleep and when Arwen pulled her close, Nim shouted “No!” and
shot up in bed.

Arwen jumped and grabbed her. “Nim it is me, Arwen”

Nim looked into her eyes and Arwen could only see fear looking back at
her.  “That is it Nim we are going to my father.”

She got up and put on her robe and helped Nim put hers on.  They quietly
walked to Elronds chambers and softly knocked.  “Ada?”  Arwen called.
They heard shuffling inside and Elrond opened the door.

He saw Arwen holding Nim up and reached to catch Nim as she fainted.
He lifted her and carried her to his bed.  He laid her down and checked to
make sure she had only fainted.  He looked up at Arwen and she knew she
had to be honest with him.  She told him all that Nim had told her.  He
thanked her and told her to go back to bed.

He sat on the edge of the bed and held Nims hand.  When she woke she
was startled and looked lost.  “Drink this sweet one, it will help clear 
your
head.”  She sat up and did as he instructed.

Elrond lifted her chin and spoke softly but firmly to her. “Nim, I need to
know what is going on. Arwen has told me what she knows, but I feel
there is more you have not told anyone.”

“Lord Elrond, I do not know how to tell you.  I don’t know it myself. I
know you have the gift of foresight and I do not feel I have the same gift
but when I sleep I keep seeing the same face and while it is not a
frightening face it is troubling.  I do not know who it is or why I keep
seeing it.  I am haunted.”

Elrond looked concerned, “What face and when did it start?”

“About a month after Lady Celebrian sailed, and it only happened a few
times until seven days ago.  Every time I sleep or even close my eyes to
rest it is there.”

“What does the look like, is it an elf that has past through here?”  Elrond
prodded

“That is what is so troubling, she is not elf kind.  She is beautiful and
seems so peaceful.  She smiles at me and seems to be talking to someone
but I cannot hear her words.  There is a breeze that blows her hair back
and that is when I see her human ears. Who is she Lord Elrond?  Why
does she haunt my sleep?  I don’t know how much more I can take. No
one will understand and will think I have gone crazy.”

“You are not going crazy but I am worried that you have not slept.  I do
not know whom it is you see.  Is there anything familiar about her?”
Elrond reassured.

Nimuwae thought for a moment, “No, I am sure I have never see her
before.”  She began to cry softly and Elrond took her in his arms.  “Do not
cry pen-neth, I will try to help you.”

Nim began to speak,  “Lord Elrond, I do not wish to make you upset
but….I miss her.  She is whom I would have talked to about this and she is
not here. Ada and ‘Fin are wonderful and I love them, but I don’t feel I
can talk to them about this.  Arwen has done what she can.  You, my lord,
have never treated me any different from your own children and I have
always known I could come to you.  I have been able to cope until now
without Lady Celebrian.  This is too heavy for me to carry, I feel I may
drown.”

Elrond never really understood how much Celebrians leaving had affect
Nim.  He did feel sadness and he began to cry quietly as he held Nim.  “I
will not let you drown Nim.  I want you to drink this sleeping potion.  You
must sleep so your thoughts can be clear.  Can you think of anything that
may help you?”

“I have thought about going to Lothlorien to talk with Lord Celeborn and
Lady Galadriel.  Like you they have never treated me any different from
Arwen or the princes and I think it cannot hurt to talk to them.  Ada will
never let me go though so I have not even asked.”  Nim said feeling
hopeless.

“Little Nim, I think going to Lothlorien is a good idea and I know
Celeborn would welcome you.  I will speak with Erestor and Glorfindel.  I
will explain things but the decision is ultimately be up to them.  Now do
not think more of it and sleep here.  No one will disturb you in my
chambers.”  Elrond said as he could see the potion beginning to take
affect.  He kissed her head and covered her.  “Rest mellin-nin.”

Elrond moved to a large chair and watch over her as she slept, incase she
had another vision.  He would seek his advisor and councilor first thing in
the morning.  He watched Nim sleep, remembering the day she came to
them and the wonderful change of his friend and advisor.

At first light Elrond washed and dress and checked on Nim who had slept
peacefully.  He left his chambers to find Erestor.  He met them in the
dining chamber.  Erestor turned as the door opened hoping to see his
daughter.  He smiled at Elrond and returned to his food although he wasn’t
eating much.  Elrond sat at the table across for Glorfindel and Erestor.
They ate quietly and then Elrond asked them to follow him to his office.

Once inside he motioned for them to sit near the fireplace and began to
speak,  “My dearest friends there is something I need to speak with you
about and I respectfully ask that you let me finish before you speak.”

Erestor tensed, as he could not imagine what Elrond wanted to talk about.
“Yes, Elrond, what is it?”

“Nim had trouble last night and Arwen brought her to me.”  He said
meeting Erestor eyes.

“Trouble, Elrond is she hurt or sick?  Where is she?  Erestor asked.

Glorfindel reached to take Erestors hand as Elrond gave him a stern look.
“I am sorry my lord, go on please.”

“Erestor, Nim is well she is asleep in my chamber.  She has not slept in
many nights because she is having troubling visions when she shuts her
eyes.  I gave her sleeping potion and when we are finished talking we will
go and check on her.  She does not know the woman in her vision and she
says the woman is beautiful and smiling but she cannot get it to stop.  She
also is missing Celebrian more than any of us realized.  She came to rely
on Celebrian as a mother figure as that was how my wife always treated
her.  The visions started after Celebrian sailed but only rarely.  Now they
are happen every time she closes her eyes.  I do not know how to help her
stop them.  Erestor, Glorfindel, she has made a request of me and I will
make the arrangements but only if the two of you allow it.”

“What is it Elrond?”  Glorfindel asked.

“She wishes to go Lothlorien to talk with Lord Celeborn and Lady
Galadriel.  I think we need to let her go.  She needs to speak with a lady
and Galadriel is like her own grandmother.  They love each other and I
think it may help.  I will support your decision but I urge you both to 
think
hard and let her go.  I will leave you now and when you make your
decision come to me in the library and then we will go to Nim.”

Glorfindel moved to Elronds chair across from Erestor.  He took Erestors
hands.  Erestor looked up as tears filled his eyes.  “Why could she not tell
us?”

Glorfindel pulled him to his chest.  “She has been confused and not sure of
what to do.  What do you want to do ‘Restor?”

Erestor shook his head then said,  “We must let her go.  Elrond would not
have suggested it if it were not the right thing to do.  I am not sure I can
bare it though.  I will miss her.”

Glorfindel tightened his embrace on Erestor,  “Yes, I will too.  Lets go
find Elrond and then we will talk to Little Nim.”

They found Elrond in the Library and joined him at the table.  Elrond
watched them carefully before he spoke,  “You have made you decision?”

Erestor spoke so softly it was difficult to hear,  “Yes Elrond, we will let
her go.  Who will escort her?”

“First I will send word to Lorien and wait for a reply.  Now lets go talk to
Nim and let her help decide who will escort her.  Let us go and see if she
is feeling better.”

They walked to Elronds chambers, slower than Erestor wanted but soon
they were at the door.  Elrond knocked and opened the door.  They saw
Nim standing at the balcony door.  She turned to see Lord Elrond and her
fathers looking very worried.  Elrond spoke first, “You look much better
pen-neth.  How did you sleep?”

“Very well my lord, thank you.  It’s been at least a week since I slept so
sound.”  She told him as Erestor rushed to her and she fell into his arms.

“Nim, I am so sorry you are troubled and could not come to us.”  He said
as he gently lifted her chin.

“Ada, I am sorry I could not talk to you or ‘Fin.  I was so confused and
didn’t know what was happening to me.  I was scared.”  She said in a soft
cry.

“It is alright el nin, things will be better now.”  Glorfindel said as he
embraced her as well.

Elrond spoke,  “I will leave you now to talk to Erestor and Glorfindel.”
He looked at his friends;  “I will send word to Lorien and start making the
arrangements.”

Nim smiled at Elrond and said as he was leaving, “Lord Elrond, thank you
for everything.”  She turned back to her fathers, “Are you angry with me?”

Erestor cupped her face, “No Nim of course we are not angry.  We have
decided to let you go to Lothlorien, I just hope my heart makes it here
without you.”

Nimuwae hugged him, “Oh thank you Ada, I do not want to leave you and
‘Fin but I do not know what else to do.  I cannot go on like this.”

Glorfindel reached for her shoulders and turned her to him, “If Elrond will
allow it, will you let us escort you to Lothlorien, and we promise to leave
and come back once you are safely there.”  Erestor smiled as he wished he
had thought of that.

“I would like that.  It would be nice to have you with me when I leave
Imladris for the first time.”  She hugged them both.

Trying to keep his emotions together Erestor suggested a distraction,
“Why don’t we take a walk, down to the stream?”

“That would be wonderful, let me go and get dressed.”  She kissed each of
them and left to go to her chambers.

One week later everyone was at dinner except Elrond who had not made
an appearance yet.  Nim looked up as Elrond walked in carrying letters.
He met her gaze and smiled.
“Lord Elrond, is that a letter from Lothlorien?”

“It is Nim.”  He looked cautiously at Erestor, Glorfindel, and them back to
Nimuwae.  “The Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel are excited you are
finally coming to Lothlorien.  They eagerly await your arrival.  Lady
Galadriel does insist that Haldir, the Marchwarden of Lorien meet you and
escort you into Lothlorien….”  He looked back to Erestor and Glorfindel
“….alone.”

Erestor dropped his head and sighed.  Nim looked at her father and then
back to Elrond.  “My lord when are we to leave?”

“The day after tomorrow, after breakfast.  Haldir will leave Lothlorien at
the same time to meet you halfway.  I have asked Elladan and Elrohir to
accompany you and your fathers and then be with Erestor and Glorfindel
on the way back.”  He handed Nim another letter.  “Lady Galadriel asked
that I deliver this to you.”

“Thank you my lord.”  Nimuwae looked around to everyone at Elladan,
Elrohir, Arwen, Lindar, and then her fathers.  Everyone’s head was down.
She could not imagine not sitting at this table with all of them.  “Please
excuse me my lord.”  She stood and quickly ran out of the hall.

Erestor stood to follow her but Arwen stopped him.  “Let me Erestor, I
will go with her.”  She followed her out.

Nimuwae was sitting on a bench in the garden at the bottom of the stairs.
“Nim, I thought this was what you wanted.”  Arwen said as she stroked
her hair.

“It is and I am going.  Its just that I suddenly realized that I am going to
have to tell you all goodbye.”  She said as Arwen held her close.

Erestor and Glorfindel came down the stairs.  “Little Nim what is it?
Have you changed you mind?  Glorfindel said hopefully.

“No ‘Fin, I have not changed my mind.  I just don’t want to tell you all
goodbye.”  She said not looking up at him.

Erestor lifted her up to standing, “Then don’t!  Not yet.  Let us dance.
Lindar!!  Lindar!!  We need music!!

Lindar ran outside with his guitar, “What is going on?”

“Play Lindar, I want to dance with my daughter!”  He pulled her to the
middle of the gardens.

Lindar began to play a lively song and slowly other musicians approached
and played along.

Wide-eyed, Nim asked Erestor, “Ada what has gotten into you?”

“I refuse to be sad and sulking anymore.  I won’t waste the rest of the
remaining time I have with you.  Now dance!”  He said as he twisted her
around.

Glorfindel bowed to Arwen,  “Dance with me princess?”

“I would be honored.”  She took his hand and they joined Erestor and
Nim.

Elladan and Elrohir came running out of the house and joined everyone on
the impromptu dance floor.

Others in Imladris ventured out to see what the commotion was and they
clapped and watched the happy scene.

Elrond stood at the top of the stairs smiling and asked for some wine and
fruit be brought out for the spontaneous party.  He joined them on the
dance floor and everyone danced with everyone, constantly switching
partners.  Nim even pulled Lindar away from the guitar long enough to
have a dance with him.

Lindar then began playing a slow, beautiful ballad and Glorfindel, Erestor
and Nim walked to the middle of the garden.  They wrapped their arms
around each other and swayed to the music.  Everyone stood and watched
them,

“We danced like this before.  It was at the party after your bonding
ceremony.  Do you remember?”  She said as she lovingly looked up at
them.

“This is the same song we danced to.”  Erestor winked

Glorfindel smiled at Erestor,  “Yes but one thing is different and I think
we should remedy that.”  He winked at Erestor and locked his arm on his
beloveds behind Nim.  They lower their arms and lifted her up so that she
sat on their braced arms.

They all laughed and continued to dance.  The party went on late into the
night.  When everyone was completely exhausted, Nim thanked the
musician for staying up so late and kissed Lindar goodnight.  Then she
hugged Elrond.  “My lord, how will I ever thank you for all you have done
for me?”

“You can thank me by coming home to us, soon.”  He kissed her forehead,
wished everyone a restful night, and retired.  Lindar followed him and
Arwen and Nim gave each other smile.  She hugged Arwen goodnight and
walked into the house with her fathers on each of her arms.

“Thank you, Ada.  I haven’t had that much fun in a while.  It will give me
some wonderful memories to take with me.  I will see you in the morning.
I love you both so much.”  She kissed them each on the cheek and went
into her chamber.

Glorfindel and Erestor went into their rooms.  “I must bathe, I have
worked up a sweat dancing.  That was a great idea Erestor.”  Glorfindel
said as he walked towards the bathroom.

“Would you like some company?”  Erestor said with a sly smile.

Glorfindel smiled, “Yes I would.  I wonder if Lindar is still up.”

Erestors mouth dropped, “FIN!!”

Glorfindel laughed and pulled Erestor into the bathroom and clothes began
to fly.  They kissed deeply, tongues darting in and out of each other’s
mouth.  When the water was ready Glorfindel stepped into the tub and
offered his hand to Erestor.  Erestor climbed in the tub and sat in front of
Glorfindel leaning back against the golden warriors chest.

Glorfindel wrapped his arms around Erestor and kissed his neck.  He
began to undo the braid in his hair and then his own.  He washed Erestors
hair and massaged his shoulders.  Erestor sighed and moaned at the feeling
of his loves hands on him.  Glorfindel nibbled on Erestors shoulders,
wrapped his arms around him, and held him close.  He lowered his hands
and fingers clutched his stiff arousal.  “Fin, yes” he moaned as he held
onto Glorfindels thighs.

“You feel so good in my hands.”  Glorfindel mewed into the dark elfs ear.
Glorfindel stroked Erestor firmly and slowly.  Erestor rested his head on
his lovers shoulder and Glorfindel continued his torturously slow work on
his hard shaft.  Glorfindel licked Erestors ear up to the very sensitive
pointed as it turned slightly red.

“’Fin, faster please, make me come.”  Erestor pleaded

“Patience, ‘Restor, savor it.”  He whispered

“I’d rather savor you.  Now get on with it so I can torture you the same
way.”  Erestor growled.  He could feel Glorfindels hard shaft against his
back.

Glorfindel quickened his pace stroking Erestor faster.  “You will not
torture me this way Erestor.  I have other things in mind for you.”

Erestor could feel his release was imminent and he began to thrust into
Glorfindel hand.  Glorfindel tried to keep Erestor still but it was too 
late.
“Glorfindel, yes, oh yes." as he spilled his seed into the water and over 
his
lovers hand.

Glorfindel waited for Erestors breathing to slow and then lifted Erestor up
onto his lap and lowered him onto his rock hard arousal… Erestor
clutched the sides of the tub as he felt Glorfindel impale him.  Glorfindel
held Erestor until he felt him relax and then began to thrust gently.
Erestor could feel himself growing hard again.  Glorfindel shifted and
moved Erestor to his knees leaning over the side of the tub.  He then began
to thrust harder and deeper.  Erestor encouraged Glorfindel to fill him
completely.  “I want to take you all ‘Fin.’

Glorfindel gave a hard push and Erestor could feel Fins sac on his ass.
Glorfindel pulled out to the tip of his penis and then thrust in again 
filling
Erestor with himself.  Glorfindel set a fast and deep pace until his thrusts
became erratic.  He reached around, took Erestor in his hand, and stroked
him in time with his thrusts.  Erestor came again after Glorfindel hit his
sweet spot a few times and as he felt Erestors muscles tighten around him
he thrust once more then cried his lovers name as his seed filled Erestor.
They sat back into the water and Erestor pulled the plug to drain the water.
They filled the tub again and Erestor washed Glorfindel and shampooed
his hair.  They rose to dry of and dress for bed.

As they came out of the bathroom into the bedroom they heard Nim
screaming.  They ran into her room and she was sitting in the middle of
her bed crying and drenched in sweat.

“Nim what is it?  Did you have the vision again?  Erestor asked her as he
held her tight.

She nodded, the door opened, and Elrond entered.  “ I heard her scream,
what is it?

“She has had the vision again Elrond.” Glorfindel told him.

“Nim, look at me.”  Elrond pulled her chin to make her face him.  “Was it
the same as before?”  She nodded.  “I will get you more potion so you can
sleep.”

“ Lord Elrond no, I can’t sleep the day away, it is my last here for 
awhile.”
She said pleading with him.

“I will make a weaker cup so that it will only last the night.  Erestor, 
help
her clean up and I will return soon.”  He rose and left her room.

Erestor helped Nim into the bathroom and closed the door to give her
some privacy.  He walked to her wardrobe and got a clean gown and took
it to the bathroom.  He then helped Glorfindel who was changing her
sheets.  Erestor looked at Glorfindel and the councilor could read the
advisors mind.  “She has made her choice ‘Restor.  She still wants to go.”

“Who will help her if she has a nightmare in Lothlorien.  She will not have
Arwens bed to go to or us to comfort her.  No Elrond to make her sleeping
potion.”  Erestor was almost in tears.

Glorfindel held Erestor, “That is why she is going there, so there is no
need for her to seek Arwens bed when she is afraid and doesn’t need us to
run to her room because she is screaming.  She will not need Elronds
potion to sleep peacefully.

The door to Nims room opened and Elrond returned with a cup of hot tea
with the potion.  He saw that Erestor was upset and he walked over to his
friend.  Very firmly he told Erestor, “You must be strong for her my
friend.  She is very fragile and will need your strength.”

Erestor stood tall and straightened his shirt and wiped his eyes.  Nim came
out of the bathroom and walked back to her bed.  “Thank you for changing
my bed.”  She sat on the bed and Glorfindel and Erestor sat on either side
of her.  Elrond handed her the cup and assured her she would wake in the
morning in time for breakfast.  “Thank you my lord.”

Elrond told them to call him if he was needed further.  She drank the tea
and turned to Erestor.  “’Fin is right Ada.  I am going so that this will 
not
happen ever again.”

Erestor smiled and nodded, “I know, I can’t help but worry though.  I love
you and I want to be the one to take care of you.”

“Ada one day I will have a love as you do with ‘Fin and they will take
care of me.” She held his hand as she spoke.

She yawned and they moved so she could get into bed.  “Do you want us
to stay with you?”  Glorfindel asked.

“Just until I sleep.  Then you must sleep. I want us to have the whole day
together tomorrow.”  She said as she yawned again.

“We promise” They sat on the bed rubbing her back until her eyes became
unfocused and she fell into reverie.  Glorfindel pulled Erestor up and then
went back to their room.

They lie in bed holding each other breathing in time and quickly fell
asleep.

As Ariens rays fell across her face, Nim stretched and looked outside
through the balcony.  Elrond was right.  She felt rested and rose to prepare
for breakfast.  She quickly washed her face and dressed and went to see if
Erestor and Glorfindel were awake.

She knocked and entered their chamber and Glorfindel was putting on his
robes and Erestor was dressed and coming out of the bathroom.

“Good morning you two. Did you rest well?”  She asked them

“We did pen-vain and you?”  Erestor said as he walked over to embrace
her

“After the tea, I remember nothing.”  She said hugging him tightly not
wanting to forget the feeling of his arms around her.

Glorfindel hugged her as well, “Are you hungry?  Breakfast should be
starting soon.”

She took each of them in an arm and said, “Yes, starving, now lets go.”

At breakfast Elrond informed them that he was having a picnic prepared
for everyone and they would spend the afternoon by the stream.  “That
sounds wonderful Ada.”  Arwen said reaching for his hand

“Yes it does Lord Elrond, thank you.”  Erestor added knowing it would be
easier having everyone around today.

After breakfast Arwen and Nim sat on the balcony of Nimuwaes
chambers. “Arwen I wanted to ask you to do something for me.”

Of course, what is it?”  She smiled at Nimuwae

Nimuwae hesitated, and then continued, “Could you draw the face I see if
I describe it to you?”

Arwen eyed her a bit concerned, “I could but why?”

“I need to see it with my eyes open.  I think it will help.”  She said 
quietly

“Then let us go to my chambers.  My drawing paper and quills are there.”
Arwen said rising and taking Nims hand

Erestor, Glorfindel, Elladan, Elrohir, and Elrond all sat in Elronds office
discussing the upcoming trip.  Erestor sat staring out the window, lost in
thought.

“The path you will take will be safe until you leave Imladris borders.
There have been orc sightings between here and Lothlorien.  That is why I
am glad you will only be going half way.”  Elrond told them

“Elrond, I am concerned that there will be four of us to protect Little Nim
but then we leave her with only one protector.”  Glorfindel interjected.

“Haldir is more than capable of protecting Little Nim.  They will also be
able to ride faster with just the two of them.”  Elrond assured.

“They will be fine Glorfindel.  Haldir is the best with his weapons in all 
of
Lorien.”  Elrohir reassured.

Elrond noticed Erestor did not seem to be listening.  “Erestor is this
satisfactory to you?”

He nodded absent-mindedly.

Elrond shook his head,  “So you are in agreement that Nimuwae should
marry Elladan?”

Erestor nodded again never looking from the window.

Elladan laughed, “Thank you Erestor, I promise to treat her well and
perhaps soon we can make you a grandfather.”

Glorfindel and Elrohir tried to stifle their laughs.

Erestor again nodded and then became aware of the snickers,
“Wait!…..What?…..Who’s a grandfather?

They all laughed and Erestor seemed irritated.  “Erestor you have not
heard one word we have said.”  Elrond looked sympathetically.

“I am sorry, I cannot concentrate.”  Erestor said as he lowered his eyes.

“Well, I think that is all we need for now.  Is anyone ready for a picnic?”
Elrond rose from the table.

Glorfindel stood, “Yes, lets get out into the sunshine and fragrant air.”

“Elladan and Elrohir will you find your sister and Nim and tell them we
are ready to go.  Tell them we will wait for them in the front garden.”
Elrond asked

Nim lay on Arwens bed with her eyes closed tightly.  Arwen sat on the
floor leaning against the bed with her drawing paper and quill in hand.
Arwen listens carefully and draws what Nimuwae describes.

“Her hair is very long and light in color.  Not like ‘Fins but lighter than
mine.  Her eyes are round and the color brown.  Her eyelashes are long.”
Nim tried hard to remember every detail of the woman in her dreams. She
continued until she could remember no more.

“Is that all?”  Arwen asked.

“Wait, no there is a pin, it’s mithril I believe.”  She describes the very
detailed pin on the woman’s chest above her heart.  “That’s all, I can’t see
anymore.”

Arwen drew a little longer and then said, “Well is this what is haunting
your dreams?”

Nim rolled to her stomach and looked over Arwens shoulder and gasped,
“That is her Arwen. It is exactly what I see in my mind.”  She began to
cry.

Arwen laid the drawing down on the ground and lay on the bed next to
Nim. “She’s beautiful Nim.  I wish we knew who she was.”

“Me too. Hopefully Lady Galadriel can see into my mind and help me end
this.”  She said wiping tears from her cheeks.

Arwen rolled to her side and put her arms around her friend and kissed her
moist cheek.  “I wish I could take care of this for you.”  She leaned to 
kiss
Nimuwae lips.

“I wish you could too Arwen.” She said as their lips touched.

They lay very still except for their heads and tongues.  Tongues, touching
and licking.  Nim licked Arwens bottom lip before she gently sucked it
into her mouth.  Arwens hands began exploring Nims body through her
dress.  She slowly brought her hand up to cup Nims breast.  Nim moaned
into Arwens mouth.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door and they both jumped.  Arwen
jumped off the bed and answered the door while Nimuwae stayed on the
bed breathing rather hard.

“Yes, what is it?”  She said as she opened the door trying to look calm.

Elladan and Elrohir were standing there and when she didn’t offer to let
them come in Elladan said,  “Ada wants you and Little Nim to meet us in
the garden.  We are ready for the picnic.”

Elrohir looked over his brothers’ shoulder and could see Nimuwae on the
bed rubbing her lips with the tips of her fingers.  He looked back at Arwen
and noticed her swollen lips and could not help but smile to himself.

“Alright we will be there in just a few minutes.”  She said as she tried to
close the door.

“Hold on, why will you not open the door?  Come on Arwen let us in.”
Elladan said raising a hand to push the door open.

“’Dan, leave them alone.  They will meet us in a moment.”  Elrohir pulled
his brother away and gave him a knowing look and a wink.

Arwen shut the door and she and Nim burst into laughter.  “Nim we had
better go before we have anymore interruptions.”  Nim stood and hugged
Arwen and kissed the tip of her nose.  “Can we continue this tonight?”
“Absolutely!”  Arwen said as they left the room.

“El, what are you doing. Why are you pulling me away?  I want to know
what is going on in there.”  Elladan said turning his head to look back at
Arwens door.

“’Dan, did you see Arwen and how nervous she was acting.  Her lips were
red and swollen and Nim was lying on the bed rubbing her own lips.”  He
said raising his eyebrows hoping his brother would catch on.

It took a few moments but Elladan finally realized, “Oh no, you don’t
think….she’s our little sister and Nim is…. well she’s….like a sister to us.
NO, no ,no El…..
Really?…..Oh my!”

“Think about it.  They are both well past their majority and we know Little
Nim has spied on us during our lovemaking.”  Elrohir tried to convince his
brother.

“But El, they are practically sisters.”  Elladan said, still trying to sort 
this
out.

“Well my love, that didn’t stop us.” Elrohir said patting his brothers’ firm
ass.  He whispered in his ear.  “If they find as much pleasure in each
others bodies as I do in yours then that is wonderful.  Now lets go, we can
have fun with this, teasing them all day.”  They grinned and walked to the
gardens.

Nimuwae and Arwen were the last to arrive in the gardens.  Elladan
grinned and said, “It is about time.”  Elrohir added, “Yeah, what have you
two been doing?”  Nimuwae shot back, “None of your business.”  She
smiled as she walked to her fathers.  They headed to the stream.

The day was beautiful and everyone swam except Nim and Arwen who sat
with Lindar as he played the mandolin.  “I am going to miss hearing you
play Lindar.”  Nimuwae said.  “Lindar you were here the day I was found
were you not?”

“Yes I was, it was a perfect day much like today.”  Lindar said smiling at
her.  “We were sitting here and I was playing and then we heard your cry.
Elladan pulled the basket from the water and Elrond lifted you from the
basket.  You did not stop crying until Erestor held you.  I think you were
looking for him.”

She looked into the water where Erestor, Glorfindel, and Elrond were
swimming and talking.  “I am so glad I found him.  Lindar please make
sure he’s alright while I am gone.”

“I will if you promise to come back soon.”  He said clutching her hand.  “I
promise, as soon as I can.”  She said as she squeezed his hand.

Lindar noticed the twins sneaking up behind Arwen and Nim and they
motioned for him not to say anything.  “Ladies, I will never hear the end
of this but you are being stalked and they are about to pounce.  I’d run if 
I
were you.”

Arwen and Nim turned as the twins grabbed them.  “The two of you are
far to dry!”  Elladan said lifting Arwen and Elrohir lifted Nim. “In you go
Little Nim!  They took a few steps into the water and threw them in.
Everyone laughed and the ladies came up looking like drowned rats.

“I’m going to get you, El.” Nim said as she grabbed his wrists and tried to
pull him under.  Elrohir lifted her again and carried her over his shoulder
to Glorfindel and dropped her into his arms.  “Delivery Councilor, she
looks like trouble you’d better keep an eye on her.”  He swam over to
where Elladan was teasing their sister.

Nimuwae held onto Glorfindel and he to her.  She was going to miss these
powerful arms.  She would miss riding horses with him and practicing
using a sword. Even though Erestor had protested, Glorfindel had taught
her to protect herself with a sword, knives and her favorite, a bow.

Elrond asked her if she had any question about the trip.  She did not.
“You will leave just after breakfast.  I hope your journey is a healing 
one.”

“I know it will be Lord Elrond. Thank you.”  She said not letting go of her
‘Fin.  She noticed the twins had swum further up stream and Arwen gave
her a wink and motion for the shore.  She giggled and looked at Erestor
and Elrond.  “Will you allow Arwen and I a bit of mischief to get the
twins back?”

Erestor and Elrond smiled at her and said, “Have fun but they will try to
get back at you.”

“I know that is what makes it so fun.”  She said as she swam to the shore
quickly.  They watched as she and Arwen grabbed the twins’ clothes and
ran to hide them in the woods.  They hurried back to the water and swam
back out to the fathers.

Erestor, Glorfindel, and Elrond just shook their heads. “The two of you a
devious pair.” Glorfindel said as the twins began to swim back.

Elrond suggested they head back to the house to rest and bathe and then
meet for the evening meal.  “Yes Ada but give us a head start, we want to
hide and watch them search.”  Arwen whispered.  They swam back to
shore and told Lindar they would see him at dinner.  They ran to the edge
of the woods and hid behind a tree.

Everyone left the water and dressed. Elladan and Elrohir walked to where
their clothes had been.  They looked around and asked, “Ada, did someone
move our clothes, they are gone.”

Elrond tried not to show his smile.  “Elladan, we have all been in the
water, are you sure you left them there?

The twins looked around and then Elrohir asked, “Where are Arwen and
Little Nim?”

“I can’t believe it, they took our clothes.”  Elladan wanted to curse.

Everyone else was dressed and walking towards the forest,  “Be careful
walking back in that state.  Some of the forest animals may be hungry.”
Erestor laughed.

“Ada!” the twins implored

“I am sorry, I cannot help you.  Please hurry or you may miss dinner.”
Elrond told them laughing.

They watched as everyone disappeared into the forest and there they were
standing there naked.  “What are we to do now?” Elladan looked at his
brother.  Elrohir shrugged,  “I guess we should head for the house and
hope no one sees us.”

As they started walking and reached the edge of the forest they heard
giggling to their left.  “Arwen, Little Nim where are you and where are our
clothes?” they said together.

More giggling is heard and they saw Arwen and Nim step out from behind
a tree.  “Alright you two this is not funny.  Where are our clothes?”
Elladan yelled at them.

Still laughing Nim shouted, “Actually it is very funny, as for your clothes,
look up.”  With that they took off running to the house.

Elrohir started climbing the tree and throwing down their clothes.  They
quickly dressed and ran to the house plotting their revenge.

Arwen and Nimuwae reached the house, hugged each other, and headed to
their own chambers to bathe and get ready for dinner.  “Be sure to lock
your door.  They will try something.”  Arwen yelled back to Nim as she
ran down the hallway.  “I will” Nim yelled back giggling all the way to
her chambers.

After she had bathed and dressed Nim looked at the picture Arwen had
drawn.  She sat down and wrote a letter to her fathers.

She rolled the picture up and the letter around it.  She would ask Arwen to
place it on their bed after they left in the morning.

There was a knock on her door and Elladan was standing there as Nim
opened the door.  “May I escort you to the dining hall?”

“Why do you want to escort me ‘Dan.”  She asked being very suspicious.

“Nim, come on no hard feelings.  That was an excellent trick you played.
I just wanted to escort you to your last dinner in Imladris for a while.”  
He
bowed and offered his arm.  She took it although she was very unsure of
his true motives.

As they left her room Glorfindel and Erestor came from their rooms and
followed them to dinner.  She felt better knowing they were there.  ‘Dan
would not try anything while they were there.  Elladan spoke with a grin
on his face.  “Little Nim, Erestor has given me permission to marry you
and make him a grandfather.”

“What!” She cried.  Glorfindel burst into laughter and she turned to look at
them, her mouth wide open.  Erestor shook his head and rolled his eyes.

She leaned to Elladan and whispered, “I don’t think I am your type.”

“Your right but you seem to be Arwens type.”  He whispered and raised
his eyebrow as he looked at her.  Her jaw dropped and her eyes were wide
open.

“Is anything wrong, Little Nim?”  Glorfindel asked   “No, everything is
wonderful, ‘Fin”
She answered.

They met Elrohir escorting Arwen and she and Nim exchanged worried
looks.  They entered the dining hall and Lindar was already playing and
they sat down to eat.  Lindar joined them at the table sitting next to
Elrond.  During dinner Arwen and the twins were telling Nim about
Lothlorien and Erestor and Glorfindel talked to Lindar and Elrond.

After dinner they moved to the Hall of Fire for wine and music.  Lindar
played a song he hoped Nimuwae would sing with him.  She looked over
to him and he pleaded with his eyes.  She could not refuse him and moved
to sit next to him.  Everyone quieted as they sang.  Erestor could not help
but wonder if he would hear her sing again.  Glorfindel took Erestor hand
in his and said, “You will hear her sing again, melethen.”  When the song
was done they hugged. Everyone had tears in their eyes.  Nim leaned to
Lindar, “Now would be a good time for something lively.”

When everyone retired, Nim kissed and hugged her fathers, “Now get
some rest, we have a big day tomorrow.”  She walked into her chambers
and closed the door.  She readied for bed and laid down.  She looked
around her room wondering if there was anything she had forgotten.
When she could no longer hear movement in the house she grabbed the
picture and letter and quietly headed to Arwens chamber.

As she opened the door, Arwen turned over in her bed and seeing Nim,
she held out her arms.  Nimuwae set the items on the table and ran to the
bed.  She took off her gown before she got in next to Arwen.  They lay in
each other’s arms kissing and caressing each other.  Nim ran her hands
along Arwens shoulder and arm and then down her chest.  She cupped her
breast and rubbed her taut nipple.  Arwen began to move her body as Nim
continued to stroke her breast.  Nim tucked her head down and kissed
Arwens nipple. Arwen gasped and grabbed the back of Nims head.

“Are you alright Arwen?”  Nim asked.  “Yes, do that again.” Arwen said
softly.    Nim did and this time she licked around it and then took it in 
her
mouth.  Arwen moaned loudly and arched her body against Nim.  She then
ran her hand down Arwens side and hip. Then the outside of her thigh and
at her knee she moved her hand back up the inside of her thigh.

Arwen started breathing heavier and Nim hesitated as she felt the heat
from between Arwens legs.  “May I touch you Arwen.”  She said as she
looked into her eyes.  “I want you to Nim.”  Arwen replied kissing Nims
cheek.  Nim slowly moved her hand closer until she touched the velvety
skin.  Arwen was hot and wet and Nim moaned as her finger slipped into
Arwen. Arwen gasped and took Nims lips in a passionate kiss.

Nim stroked Arwen and when she found the sensitive spot, Arwen
grabbed Nims wrist to stop her. “What did you just do?”

Nim smiled and rubbed her clitoris again with her thumb.  “You mean
that?”  Arwen shook her head.  “Oh yes that’s it, keep going.”  She
released Nims wrist.  Nim continued to rub Arwens clit with her thumb
and stroking her with her fingers.  It was almost too much for Arwen to
take.  “Nim something is happening, I feel something, I…
I…OOOohhhhh.”   She screamed and threw her head back as she came for
the first time. Nim felt Arwens juices flow out and onto her hand.

She held Arwen close and when she stilled she took Arwen in a deep and
passionate kiss.  Arwen looked at Nim, “How did you know, have you
done that before, you have to let me do that to you.”

“I would love for you to touch me that way, Arwen.”  Nim said as Arwen
rolled her onto her back.

Arwen ran her long fingers along Nims throat and chest then over her
breasts and she took a nipple in her fingers and pinched.  Nim closed her
eyes and held her breath.  Arwen leaned over and began kissing Nims
breast and took her nipple in her mouth. Nim moaned and stroked Arwens
hair.  Arwen ran her fingers down Nims stomach until she reached the
heat.  Nim reached down and guided Arwens hand until she could feel the
wetness; Arwen then pressed a finger deep into Nim. Nim bucked her hips
and pressed down to Arwens fingers. Arwen used her thumb to search for
Nims sweet spot.  She quickly found it when Nim moaned, “Yes, Arwen,
that is it.  Please keep going.”  Arwen kept stroking and rubbing. Soon
Nim, found her release and moaned Arwens name loudly.  Arwen kissed
Nim when her breathing slowed as they broke their kiss Arwen said, “You
have to come back soon, we must do this again.”  They giggled.

Outside on the balcony, two identical pairs of eyes watched the scene
unfolding in their sisters’ room.  “That was beautiful.” Elrohir whispered
Elladan pulled his brother up and they climbed the trellis back to the
balcony of their room.  When they were safely on their own balcony
Elladan took Elrohir in his arms and said, “That was beautiful and
inspiring.” He took Elrohir into the room and over to the bed.

Nim asked Arwen to place the picture and letter on Erestors bed after they
left.  Arwen promised to do this for her and they laid in each other’s arms.
Nim could feel Arwens body relaxing and her breathing became more
rhythmic and she knew the princess was asleep.  She kissed Arwens head
and carefully left her room.

Nim walked towards her chambers but stopped at Glorfindel and Erestors
door.  She quietly opened the door and walked to the foot of their bed.
She stood there watching them sleep, golden and raven hair tangled
together.  She reached down and rubbed each of their feet. “Ada?”

Glorfindel looked up, “Nim are you alright?”  He nudged Erestor who
raised his head.

“I am well, I just wanted to sleep in your bed.”  She said looking much
like she did as a toddler.

Erestor moved over to allow her room between them.  She crawled into
the bed and laid down with her back to Glorfindel.  He wrapped an arm
around her and pulled her close, then reached for Erestor pulling him close
as well.  Nim rubbed Glorfindels arm and turned her head to look at him.
“Mellin-chen, ‘Fin.”  He nuzzled the back of her neck and she turned back
to look at Erestor.  They stared into each other’s eyes for a long time.
Erestor tried hard not to cry.  He would soon be separated from this
beautiful creature that had drifted into his life so many years ago. Nim
could see the tears in his eyes. She leaned forward to kiss her fathers lips
and as she had done countless times when she was young, she grasped
some of his dark hair and tangled it around her fingers. “I love you Ada.”

“I love you Nimuwae.”  He said as they drifted into reverie.

It was just beginning to become light outside as Glorfindel awoke and
took in a deep breath.  Nim was still in his arms and he lifted his head and
Erestor whispered, “Good morning my love.”

“Good morning seron vel.  Did you sleep?” Glorfindel said quietly.
(beloved)

“Yes, I woke only a few minutes ago and was laying here remembering
the day we found her.”   Glorfindel notice the sadness in his voice.

“Remember she used to crawl under our desks.”  Glorfindel said smiling

Erestor smiled as he remembered.  “We thought we had lost her until she
giggled.”

“I remember her first horseback ride with me.  She was a natural on a
horse.”  He stared at the ceiling.

“How is anyone supposed to sleep with you two reminiscing out loud.”
Nim said with a grin on her face.

They laughed, “Sorry love, did we wake you?”

She opened her eyes and gave Erestors hair a tug before she removed her
finger from his hair.  “Good morning Ada.” as he kissed her head.  She
rolled to look at Glorfindel, “You too Ada.”  Glorfindel beamed.

“I guess we should get up we have a busy morning.”  Erestor said

Nim sat up and looked at Glorfindel. “Get up sleeping beauty.” She
nudged him in the ribs.

In one swoop Glorfindel grabbed her sides and lifted her above his head.
She screamed and laughed loudly. “’Fin, put me down.”

Glorfindel kept her up in the air, “Do you know this is exactly what we
were doing the first time I heard that laugh, remember Erestor?”

Erestor had a bright smile and nodded. Nim tried in vain to reach
Glorfindels sides to tickle him, “’Fin I am to big for this, put me down.”

With that he dropped her right in the middle of them, “You will never be
too big for this.”   then a massive tickle fest began.  They knew each
other’s ticklish spots and focused on reaching them.  Nim went after her
fathers’ knees and Glorfindels stomach.  They had an easier time with her,
she was ticklish all over.

After several minutes they stopped, all three were panting.  She rolled to
hug Glorfindel, “That was fun.”

She hugged Erestor and whisper, “Get him.” Then winked as she slid
down the bed. When she got to the foot she looked back at Erestor and
yelled, “NOW!”  She grabbed both of Glorfindels feet and Erestor dove on
top of him to hold him down.  Nim began to torture Glorfindel by tickling
his feet. This was his most ticklish spot.  He tried hard to move under
Erestor but he had him pinned.  He finally mustered enough strength to
throw Erestor off him and pulled his knees up to throw Nim back up on
the bed.

“Sorry ‘Fin, couldn’t resist doing that.”  She shrugged and smiled.

He laughed and pulled her in to his arms.  Erestor lay down and hugged
them also.  They finally got up and Nim dressed in her room before
returning to theirs.  She sat at the dressing table while Erestor braided 
her
hair then she braided Glorfindels and then Erestors.

Before they left for breakfast, Erestor asked Nim to join in the living
room.  Glorfindel entered the living room with a gift covered with a
beautiful blue robe. “Little Nim you have been a most blessed gift to your
Ada and to me.  We will miss you terribly, but we know you must take
this journey.  It pains us that we cannot make the entire journey with you
but we trust in the young lady you have become.  We know our love goes
with you, as your love will remain here with us.  Erestor and I wanted you
to have this.”  He unwrapped the robe to show a beautiful sword and
leather belt.  “We pray that you will never have to use this but we know
that should any foe come against you it will wish it hadn’t when you use
this sword.”

Nim was in awe of this gift.  A beautiful sword with white pearl handle
and at the tip of the blade a star had been engraved. “El nin” she said
looking at them both.  The leather belt was engraved with their initials in 
a
circular pattern.  She cried at its beauty. “No gift I have ever received 
has
meant so much to me.”  She hugged Glorfindel and Erestor.

They walked to breakfast arm in arm in arm.  When they entered Elladan
elbowed Elrohir and they walked to Nimuwae.  Erestor and Glorfindel
bowed to the princes and continued to the table.

“Good morning, Little Nim.”  Elrohir hugged her and gave her a wicked
grin.  She narrowed her eyes at him.  Then Elladan kissed her hand, “You
look beautiful this morning.”  He leaned into her ear, “Almost as beautiful
as you did last night.”  He winked and the twins turned and walked to the
table.

Nim stood a bit stunned and looked at Arwen whose cheeks were turning
shades of red and she shrugged at Nim.

While they ate, Elrond, Glorfindel and Erestor talked of Imladris matters
that would need attending to while they were gone. Nim and Arwen
exchanged worried glances with each other, then the twins.

Elrond noticed the tension and asked, “My dear sons, is there anything the
matter?  What is all the whispering about?”  Nim and Arwen sat petrified.

“Oh nothing Ada, we were just discussing how lovely the night was.  Do
you know how many beautiful things can be seen from a balcony?”
Elladan said as he looked at Nim.  Nim had been taking a drink and she
choked when she heard his words.

Elladan and Elrohir began laughing while Nim was coughing, trying to
clear her throat.  She looked panicked at Arwen and then shot the twins a
warning look.

“Nim, are you alright?’  Erestor asked as he patted her back.

“Yes, Ada, thank you.  It just went down the wrong way.”  Nim tried to
assure her father.

Elrond looked at his sons with some frustration.  “My sons it is impolite to
laugh at someone who is in distress.  I would expect better of you.”

Arwen glared at her brothers, “I would too.”

Nim was afraid what had happen last night between she and Arwen would
be made public knowledge so she interjected, “It is alright Lord Elrond,
thank you.”

Nim noticed Lindar had sat silent the entire meal and looked so sad.  She
got up and walked over to his side of the table and sat down,  “Lindar how
about a song to send us off?”  Lindar said nothing but looked at her with
unshed tears. She hugged him and began to sing his favorite song.
Everyone watched her and Elrond had to console Arwen.  When the song
was over Lindar could no longer hold back and cried in her arms.  “Be
strong for me Lindar.” She whispered in his ear.

She rose and asked, “Shouldn’t we be going.”

Elrond rose and moved to take Lindar in his arms.  “Yes it is time.”

Everyone walked to the front courtyards where the squires held their
horses.  Elladan and Elrohir bowed to their father, “Safe travels my sons. “
Then hugged their sister.

Nimuwae approached Lindar and took his hands, “My dear Lindar, I
expect you to write new songs for me too sing when I get home. “  He
smiled and assured her he would.

She then approached Arwen, “I will not say goodbye to you. I will be
back.  Don’t forget us.”  She smiled and kissed her cheek.  “Don’t forget
the letter and picture.” She whispered.

“I will never forget us and I will deliver the picture.  Have a safe journey
and tell my grandparents hello for me.” As Nim hugged Arwen she said,
“Please watch over them, don’t let them be sad.”  Arwen nodded.

At last she turned to Lord Elrond, “My lord thank you for everything.”
She let go of formalities and jumped into his arms.  “I will miss you.”

“Little Nim, I hope you find the peace you are seeking.  Let Lady
Galadriel guide you and you will find the answers you need.”

“Thank you, I will.  Please keep them busy so they don’t have time to
worry.”  She asked of him.  “I will do my best.” he assured her.

They all mounted their horses and began their journey.  Elladan and
Elrohir went first then Erestor and Nim and Glorfindel right behind them.
They did not talk at first, but soon the silence was deafening and Elladan
and Elrohir began questioning Nim, “So Little Nim, did you sleep well last
night?’

“Why yes ‘Dan, I slept very well in between ada and ‘Fin, thank you.”
She said to him daring him to go on.

“Good, Arwen slept as well.  I think she was exhausted from the activity.”
Elrohir continued.

“That is wonderful, El.  I hope that you and ‘Dan had a restful night?” she
countered.

“Oh we did.  We were inspired by the beautiful things we observed from
the balcony and slept very peacefully.”  Elrohir said as he and Elladan
giggled.

Erestor did not know what to make of the conversation and look back at
Glorfindel for some answers.  Glorfindel just shook his head, “I stopped
trying to decipher what they talk about Erestor.  I suggest you do the same
or you may lose you sanity.”

When it was near nightfall they stopped to camp for the night.  Glorfindel
started a fire as Erestor and Nim gathered wood.  Elladan and Elrohir
scouted the area to make sure they were safe.  They drank some wine and
ate lembas.  Then Nim decided to rest.  Erestor sat near her.  Glorfindel
walked over to where the twins were sitting and asked, “Alright you two
what was all that earlier about sleeping well and seeing beautiful things
from the balcony?”

Elladan said, “’Fin, it was nothing.  We are just trying to keep things 
light.
We don’t want to have everyone sad the entire way.  It will be bad enough
at mid-day when we meet Haldir.’

“Do you expect me to believe that?  I’ll let you keep your secrets for now
but I will find out what it is all about.”  He said with a warning look to
them.

Elladan took first watch and everyone else rested.  Elrohir woke to relieve
Elladan and as he walked to his brother he gave him a chaste kiss and sent
him to the bedroll.

At first light they awoke, ate breakfast and headed out to meet Haldir.
This time Nim rode up front with Elladan and Elrohir.  Glorfindel stayed
back with Erestor as he could see the heaviness of the day on Erestors
shoulders.  “Stay strong for her my love.”  He said as he reached for
Erestors hand.

“I am trying but soon she will be gone and we will be riding back without
her.”  He said looking into Glorfindels eyes.

They rode up on what appeared to be an old village.  “What is this place?”
Nim asked.
“It is an village that was ravaged by orcs long years ago.”  Elladan 
replied.

“Erestor is this not the village we camped near on our last trip to
Lothlorien?”  Glorfindel asked.

Erestor looked around and nodded.  “Yes, I believe it is.”

“When did you come to Lothlorien, Ada?”  Nim asked quietly.

“Glorfindel and I made a trip just over a year before you came into our
lives.  We had to meet with Lord Celeborn for Lord Elrond.”  He told her.
He noticed the sadness in her eyes.  “What is in Nimuwae?”

“I don’t know Ada.  There is such sadness and pain here.  It is
overwhelming.”  She said shaking her head.  They rode faster trying to get
past the village.

Several hours later Elladan yelled, “Haldir my friend.” and he rode ahead
with Elrohir close behind.  Erestor and Glorfindel rode up on both sides of
Nim.  Erestor reached and took Nimuwaes hand.

They finally reached the twins and Haldir, Glorfindel dismounted and
went to greet Haldir.  Nimuwae looked at Haldir and was immediately
stuck by how handsome he was and how warm his smile was.  Erestor
helped her down from her horse and they walked to greet Haldir.  Elladan
and Elrohir tended to the horses and Erestor introduce Haldir and
Nimuwae.  Haldir bowed and said, “It has been a very long time since I
last saw you Nimuwae, you were but a child.  It is my honor to meet you
again.”

“It is wonderful to meet you again Haldir.”  She laughed, “Although I do
not remember our last meeting.”

“Haldir how was the journey here?”  Erestor asked.

“Uneventful, I am happy to report.  We have not had reports of orcs near
for sometime.  I am sure our journey into Lothlorien will be uneventful as
well.”  He smiled at Nimuwae.  “I planned on stopping at Grey Rock for
the night, and if we are to make that before nightfall we should be going.”

Nimuwae nodded, “I understand.”  She squeezed Erestors hand and turned
to say goodbye to the twins.  She walked over to them, “Alright you two,
it is obvious you saw much from the balcony.  I love your sister.  I do not
know what our future holds but I treasure our moments together.  Please
watch over her while I am gone.  Take care of each other as well.”  She
hugged them both, tears falling on her cheeks, and whispered, “Make them
ride away, do not let them turn back.”

They nodded and kissed her cheeks, “We will do as you asked, Little
Nim.”

She turned to find Glorfindel walking towards her.  She jump into his
arms, “I will miss you so much, my ‘Fin.  I love you.  Please take care of
him.”  She hugged him tightly and then looked at him with a grin.  “You
must ravish him every night so he cannot be sad.”

“Every night eh.  That will not be a problem my Little Nim.  Be well
lirimaer.  Do not be afraid to use that sword if necessary.”  He said as he
cupped her face and kissed her. (my lovely one)

She took a deep breath and walked to Erestor who had been talking to
Haldir.  As she approached Erestor took her hands, “Little Nim, Haldir has
just informed me that he will make it his solemn duty to make sure you are
safe and well in Lothlorien.”

Nim smiled at Haldir, “Oh?”  She looked back at Erestor.  “Do you think
he can handle me?”

“I assure you I am up for the challenge, Nimuwae.”  He laughed as he
looked at her.

She laughed and looked back at Erestor and hugged him tightly.  “I will
not say good bye because I will be back.”  She held him tight, her eyes
filled with tears as she tried not to cry,  “I cannot let go of you.”

Erestor summoned all the strength he had as he told her.  “Nimuwae it will
not get easier.  You and Haldir must go.”  He said as he pulled away.

“Yes Ada.”  She kissed him and turned to go to her horse.  Haldir bowed
to Erestor, “Do not worry Erestor.”

He mounted his horse and Erestor walked to where his party waited.  Nim
could not look back at them but she knew they were looking at her.

“Goodbye Little Nim.”  The twins yelled to her.

She held her hand up, waved to them, and began to ride.  Haldir was next
to her.  “Haldir, we must ride away fast or I will surely turn back.”  She
said as her tears spilled onto her cheeks.

“Of course, Nimuwae, follow me.”  He nudged his horse and they rode
quickly out of sight.

Erestor collapsed into Glorfindels arms and then they mounted their horses
and began the sad journey back to Imladris.

Haldir and Nimuwae rode for a few hours without saying much.  “We will
be at Grey Rock soon.”  He finally said and smiled.

“Haldir there were remnants of an old village we rode through just before
we met you.  Do you know of it?”  He nodded.  “What happen there?
Who lived there?”

“It was a human village, very nice people, as humans go.”  He rolled his
eyes.

Nim grinned at him and he realized what he had said.  “Oh no, forgive me
Nimuwae I forget myself, I should have remembered you were half
human.  I am sorry.”

She shook her head and held up her hand.  “It is alright Haldir.”  She
chuckled. “I have never seen a human, never met a human.  I have lived
my whole life in Imladris and this is the first time I have ventured past 
its
borders.”

“You are very brave Nimuwae.”  He said.  “Ah, here we are.”  He pointed
over to a beautiful meadow with a large boulder.  “Grey Rock.”

She laughed, “I guess we know how it got its name.”  He laughed as well.

They made a fire, ate lembas, and drank water.  “Nimuwae you should try
to rest.  I will sit here and keep watch.”

“Do you not need to rest as well?”  She said as she lay upon her bedroll.

“I am used to sleeping only a little when needed.  I will be quite
comfortable here.”  He said as he leaned back against the rock.

Nim tried to rest but sleep eluded her.  Haldir watched her toss and turn
wishing he could do something to make her more comfortable.  She finally
sat up.  “It is no use, I give up.”  She said as she stood and walked over 
to
Haldir against the rock.  “Do you mind some company?”

“Not at all, I welcome it.  Make yourself comfortable.”  He said and patted
the ground next to him.  “I am sorry you are unable to rest.”

“There are too many things on my mind.  I am excited to get to Lothlorien
and see Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.  I am hoping she can help me.”

“Nimuwae, if I am out of line, please tell me.  What is it you seek with
Lady Galadriel?”  He asked hoping not to offend her.

“No you are not out of line.  A face has troubled me in my dreams.  It
comes to me every night and although it is not a scary, it is frightening as 
I
do not know who she is or why I am haunted by her.”  She said looking
off in the distance

“You do not recognize her or have never see the elf before?”  He asked

“That is just it, Haldir, she is human, and as I said earlier I have never 
seen
a human.  This is something I would have confided in to Lady Celebrian
but she is gone.  I have always been fond of Lady Galadriel and that is
why I am coming to her.”  She said this time looking into his eyes.

“Lady Galadriel is fond of you as well, I was told in no uncertain terms to
look out for you.”  He said laughing.  “She also said you have a very
beautiful singing voice.”

“I have not felt like singing in sometime.  Although I did sing for Lindar
before we left but I was trying to cheer him up.”  She smiled.

“Well, when you feel like singing again, I should very much like to hear
you.”  He said softly

They were quiet for a while and Nim laid her head on his shoulder.  He
smiled and let her find some rest.

They continued their journey at first light.  Nimuwae was more talkative
now as she had rested and was excited as they were getting closer.  Haldir
loved listening to her ramble on, asking questions about Lothlorien and
what Arwen did when she was there.  It made the trip go by fast and
before they knew it they were there.  Nimuwae gasped as they topped a
hill and she could at last see the Golden Woods.

They went through the gates and over to the stables where squires quickly
took their horses and servants quickly took Nimuwaes belongings.  Haldir
offered his arm and took her up circular staircases to meet with the Lord
and Lady.  Haldir could not help but chuckle as he watched Nimuwae
taking it all in.

They reached a platform about half way up and stopped.  Haldir said,
“Look.” and pointed up the stairs in front of them.  She looked up and
there was Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel coming down the stairs
towards them.  They reached the bottom of the stairs and Haldir and
Nimuwae bowed.

“Welcome to Lothlorien, Nimuwae.  We are so glad you are here.”  Lord
Celeborn addressed her.  Lady Galadriel came to her and lifted Nimuwaes
chin, “You are most welcome and while your are here, you are to think of
this as home.  Whatever you need just ask.  Come let me show you to your
rooms.”  She took Nimuwaes hand.

Nimuwae began to climb the stairs when she suddenly stopped and turned
around.  “Haldir” She called to him as he was talking to Lord Celeborn.
He looked up at her.  “Thank you for seeing me safely here.  You made it
much easier for me.”  He bowed, as did she.  Celeborn and Galadriel
exchanged amused looks.

Nimuwae and Galadriel arrived at her rooms.  They entered and Galadriel
placed her hands on Nimuwaes shoulders, “My dear Nimuwae, rest for
now and someone will come to get you for dinner.”

“Thank you my lady, I think I will rest.  I did not sleep much last night.”
As Galadriel turned to leave Nim spoke, “My lady, will Haldir be at
dinner?”

Galadriel smiled, “Yes he will.  Nimuwae, if you are comfortable talking
to Haldir, I am sure he will be only to happy to be here for you should you
need him.”

Galadriel noticed the blush in Nimuwaes cheeks.  “I am comfortable with
him.  He was very kind on our way here.”  Nim said as she smiled.

“I am very pleased.  Now rest and I will see you at dinner.”  Galadriel left
her room.
Nimuwae took her bag that had already been brought to her room and
began unpacking.  She got to the bottom and she found a yellow piece of
satin material she did not recognize.  It was wrapped around something
and a note was with it.  She opened the note and it was Erestors writing…

My most beloved Nimuwae,
                    I miss you already and can’t believe we are not 
together.  This
is a pin that you wore on you sleeping gown that day we found you.  I was
saving it to give to you when you decided to marry.  I give it to you now
hoping that it will help you somehow.  Be brave, face your fears and
please come back to us soon.  Remember I love you.
                                                            My love always,
                                                                     Ada

Nimuwae unwrapped the pin, gasped, and began to cry.  “This is the pin
she wears in my dream.”  She said to herself.


Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel, and Erestor arrived back in Imladris and
Elrond and Arwen greeted them.  “I trust your trip was uneventful.”
Elrond said as they bowed.  He could see the sadness on Erestor and
Glorfindels faces.

“Yes, my lord, we delivered Little Nim to Haldir and made our way back.”
Glorfindel said putting his arm around Erestor.  “I think we will retire for
the night unless you need us for something.”

“No Glorfindel nothing tonight.  Go and rest and we will see you in the
morning.”  Elrond said as they walked past him.

Glorfindel and Erestor entered their chambers and Erestor went into the
bedroom while Glorfindel started a fire and asked for a tray to be brought
to them at dinner.

Erestor walked to the bed and saw papers there.  He picked up the large
paper and stared at the picture.  He began to shake and cry.  Glorfindel
came into the room and at seeing Erestors state he ran to him as Erestor
dropped to his knees and sobbed.  “Erestor, what is it, my love?”

He looked at the picture and took the letter from Erestor.  “Who is this
Erestor?”

Erestor just cried and shook his head.  Glorfindel began to read the letter
out loud.

My beloved Adas,
            I miss you even as I am writing this.  Please do not be afraid.  
I
will be back soon.  I must find the answers so that I can be completely
happy.  I had Arwen draw the face I see in my dreams so that you could
know what I see.  It is no monster, she is beautiful, and I am connected to
her somehow.  Just as you and I had a connection the day you found me,
Ada.  Take care of each other and remember how much I love you.

                                                                            
Your loving daughter,
                                                                             
          Little Nim


Erestor sobbed even harder.  Glorfindel took a good look at the picture.
“Erestor, this pin.  It is the one Little Nim had when we found her.  I
thought you had not given it to her yet.”

“I hadn’t.”  Erestor said between sobs.  “Then how is it that she has drawn
it on this picture.  Do you know who this is Erestor?  Why has this picture
upset you so much?”  Glorfindel implored.  “Erestor talk to me my love.”

Erestor tried to gather himself.  Now that his suspicions were confirmed
he knew he owed it to his love to tell him the whole truth.  “Glorfindel,
there is so much to tell you.  I do not know where to start.”

“My love there is nothing you can tell me that will stop me from loving
you.  Just start where you wish.”  Glorfindel said as he guided Erestor to
the sofa.

“Do you remember the village we passed that had been burned?”
Glorfindel nodded.  “Do you remember when we stopped and camped
there on our last trip to Lothlorien?”
Again Glorfindel nodded.  “Do you remember there was a woman that I
struck a conversation with?”

“Yes Erestor, where are you going with this?  Glorfindel pleaded.

“I found the woman intriguing, she was kind and intelligent but sad.  She
had lost all her family to orcs and was alone.  I identified with her for I
was alone as well.  Remember ‘Fin this was before you and I admitted our
feeling for one another.”  Erestor said as he held Glorfindels hands.

“I understand Erestor.  Please continue.”  Glorfindel stroked Erestors
cheek.

“After the market closed we walked to a nearby stream to continue our
conversation.  ‘Fin we talked about everything and we shared so much.
Oh ‘Fin I can not tell you.”  Erestor said as his eyes filled with tears 
again.

“Erestor, since when have you not been able to share everything with
me?”  Glorfindel kissed Erestor.  “You can tell me anything. Now go on.”

Erestor took a deep breath and closed his eyes,  ‘’Fin, I was with her. We
were together in an intimate way.”

Glorfindel just stared, his mouth wide open and eyes not blinking.  Erestor
looked up at his beloved and his heart sank.  That was it he thought I have
ruined everything.  He looked back down.  “Glorfindel, please say
something.”

“I am sorry my love, I am just trying to picture you with…well…a
woman.”  He grinned.
“I just don’t understand what this has to do everything.”

“When I left her that night I gave her my mithril pin as a token of her
kindness and our brief moment together.”  Erestor lifted the picture and
pointed to the pin on the woman’s chest.  “This pin.  This is the woman.”

“Why is she haunting Little Nims dreams?”  Glorfindel looked completely
confused.

Erestor smiled, “’Fin this is Nimuwaes mother.  She is the only one who
would have had my pin.”

Glorfindel looked at Erestor for a long time trying to sort things out.
Suddenly things became clear.  “Erestor, if she in Nimuwaes mother and
she pinned your pin on Little Nim, and Nim is half elven then you are…
Nimuwaes father.”  He looked wide-eyed at Erestor.  “Erestor you are
Little Nims real father.  Isn’t that wonderful!”

Erestor let out a long breath.  “Yes, I am Nimuwaes father.”  Glorfindel
hugged him.
“‘Restor did you know?  Have you known all along?”

“I suspected when I saw that pin on her when we pulled her from the
basket but I never knew for sure until I saw the picture.”  Erestor smiled.

“She sent her to you Erestor, in the stream, the blood on the blanket,
Erestor she must be dead.”  Glorfindel said wondering how she knew to
put her in the stream.

They sat for a while holding each other and looking at the picture.
Glorfindel spoke,   “What was her name Erestor? Do you remember?

Erestor looked at him and said softly, “Nimuwae”

Glorfindel smiled,  “Now we know why the two of you have had such a
connection.  Erestor where is the pin?”

“I put it in Nims bag with a note.”  He looked down and shook his head. “I
thought it might help her.  That was before I saw this picture.”

“Erestor we must go to Lothlorien and tell her who haunts her dreams.”
Glorfindel said.

“Lady Galadriel knows.  When they were here the first time she met Little
Nim.  She told me I would have to tell Nim about her someday. I really
did not understand at the time.”  He said with a worried look on his face.
“Do you think she will forgive me ‘Fin?”

“’Restor she loves you and now she will know you are her true blood
father.  There is nothing to forgive.”  Glorfindel assured him with a kiss.
“Now lets bathe and rest.  I will send for some wine.”


Nimuwae sat at the mirror and braided her hair.  She had finally
succumbed to exhaustion and had slept for several hours and now she
knew dinner was soon and hurried to get ready.  She looked down at the
mithril pin, she took it and pinned it above her heart.  She stared at 
herself
in the mirror and at the mithril pin. Who was this woman in her dreams?
Was this woman her mother?  How could she know what she looked like?
She had been a small baby when she was found. Why did she put her in
the stream?  Was she still alive somewhere?  Too many questions, her
head reeled.  There was a knock at her door.  She rose to answer it.

There stood Haldir, looking very refreshed and very handsome in his
evening clothes.  “Nimuwae are you ready for dinner.  I have come to
escort you.”

“Yes, Haldir, I am ready. Thank you.”  She said giving him a smile.

As they walked to the dining hall he notice the pin on her chest.  “That is 
a
beautiful pin Nimuwae.  Where did you get it?”

“Ada gave it to me.  It has something to do with the face in my visions.”
She replied and the smile left her face.

“Well you will soon have your answers.  Tonight we will have some fun.
After dinner I would love to show you the gardens here.  You spoke so
fondly of the gardens in Imladris, I thought you might like to see ours.
They are beautiful even in the moonlight.” He said as he pointed out
across Lothlorien.

They entered the hall and walked over to Celeborn and Galadriel, “Good
evening my lord and lady.”  She said as she bowed.  Haldir bowed as well.

“Nimuwae, You look well, I trust you had some rest.”  Lord Celeborn
smiled.

“Yes my Lord I did. Thank you.”  She returned his smile.

Lady Galadriel walked to her and pressed her finger to the mithril pin.
“Nimuwae that is lovely, was it a gift?”  Haldir walked to talk to Celeborn.

“Yes my lady.  I just found it in the bottom of my bag with a note from
Ada.”  She said and Galadriel notice sadness in her eyes.

“Come, we can talk more about it tomorrow.  Tonight let us eat and enjoy
the music.”  She said taking her hand and joining Celeborn and Haldir,
who took Nimuwaes hand and led her to the table.  Haldir sat next to
Celeborn and Nimuwae next to him.

The dinner was lovely and everyone was exceptionally nice to her she
enjoyed meeting many new elves.  Nim could not help but miss the teasing
from Elladan and Elrohir that she would be getting during dinner.  She
would not think on that now.  She had to focus on working with Lady
Galadriel to answer all her questions.

After dinner, as promised, Haldir took Nimuwae into the gardens.  “You
were right Haldir.  They are truly beautiful.”

“Tomorrow perhaps I can show you more in the light of day.” He said
smiling hopefully at her.

She returned his smile,  “Yes I would like that.  I also hope to talk with
Lady Galadriel more.”

“I know that is her plan.  She wants to help you Nimuwae.”  He said as her
took her hand in his own.

Nim looked down at her hand in his and her heart began to race.  She
could feel Haldir tense and he began to let go of her hand.  She gave his a
gentle squeeze to let him know it was all right and looked up into his eyes.
She held his hand for a few moments and then said, “Haldir you have been
so kind to me.  I know my father will appreciate your kindness.”

“Nimuwae, I am glad it will please your father but, that is not why I am
kind to you.  He said looking into her eyes.  “You are beautiful Nimuwae
and I enjoy being with you and I hope that I may help you if you need
me.”

She smiled at him. “Thank you Haldir. I enjoy being with you as well.  It
is nice to have a friend while I am so far away from home. I hope that after
I return home we can continue to be friends.”

Haldirs smile beamed,  “I would like nothing more. You have had a busy
day. May I walk you to your chambers, Nimuwae”

“Yes Haldir, but please call me Nim, that is what those closest call me.”
She said as they walked back inside.  From above them the Lady Galadriel
and Lord Celeborn watched them.

“They are a lovely couple.”  Celeborn said with his arm around his
beloved.

“Yes, Haldir has been alone too long.  But my love do you think she is too
young?” Galadriel said as she laid her head on his shoulder.

“I think they will find their way if they are to be together.  Haldir has
gained her trust and he maybe able to help her.  That is why she is here
after all.” He said leading his lady inside as Nim and Haldir left the
garden.  “My concern is Erestor and Glorfindel, we may have to deal with
their feelings also.”

“I will deal with them if needed.” She laughed.

At Nims door he bowed and kissed her hand.  Nimuwae could feel her
whole body warm.  “I will see you at breakfast, Nim. Sleep well.”

She smiled,  “I like the way that sounds. When you call me Nim.  Good
night, Haldir.”

“Good night Nim.”  He bowed and she entered her room.

Lady Galadriel rose and hurriedly put on her robe.  “Where are you going
my love?”  Celeborn awoke at the shuffling in the room.

“It is Nimuwae, she is troubled.  I heard her cry out.” She said as she
headed for the door.

“I will join you.”  Celeborn said as he began to rise from bed.

“No my love I will be fine. You rest, I will send for you if I need help.”
She assured him.

As Galadriel made her way quickly toward Nimuwaes room she saw
Haldir approaching from the opposite direction.  “My lady something is
wrong.  I heard her cry out.”

“Yes Haldir, I heard it as well. Let us check on her.”  She knocked lightly
on Nimuwaes door and slowly opened it.  Nim was crying on the bed.

Galadriel walked quickly to the bed and took Nimuwae in her arms.
“What is it Nimuwae?  What made you cry out?”

Haldir stayed at the door.  “Is she alright, my lady?”

“Yes, Haldir she will be fine.  Will you get some tea and ask for my
sleeping potion?”
She nodded to him

“Of course, I will return shortly.”  He quickly left.

“Nimuwae can you tell me what happen?”  She said lifting Nimuwaes
chin.

“I know who she is now.”  She said wiping the tears from her eyes.  “She
wears this pin in my dreams.  Adas note said I was wearing this pin when
they found me in the stream.  Lady Galadriel, she is my mother isn’t she?”

“Yes child, she is.”  She said searching Nimuwae eyes.

“How can I see her? I was a small infant and too young to have memories
of her was I not?”  She said pleading with her eyes.

“Nimuwae, you are half elven so your memory is not the same as a mere
human.  You will have memories of her but you also carry your mothers’
memories as well. What you are seeing maybe be one of her memories.
Tell me of it.”  Galadriel encouraged her.

“It is always the same.  She is smiling it is a sunny day a breeze is 
blowing
and she seems to be speaking to someone.  She wears the mithril pin on
her chest above her heart.”  She said with tears forming in her eyes again.
“Why can I not see more or something different?  What I see does not tell
me enough.”

There was a knock on the door and Haldir entered with the tea.  He handed
the tea and potion to the lady and looked at Nim.  “Nim, are you alright?”

“Thank you Haldir, I am sorry I woke you.”  She said with a weak smile

“My room is not far and I was not sleeping well. It is alright.”  He smiled
at her

She chuckled as Lady Galadriel handed her the tea with the potion in it.
“Maybe you should drink this then.”

“I am glad you have calmed.  Now drink, you will rest with uninterrupted
sleep.  I will stay until then.”  Galadriel said motioning for her to drink
then looking at Haldir.  “Haldir you should go and rest.  Come back in the
morning to check on her.”

He bowed and said, “Yes my lady, Good night Nim.”  He left the room.

“Haldir is fond of you as you are of him.  Am I right?”  Galadriel said as
she took the tea and Nimuwae lay down.

“He has been most kind and I feel at ease with him near. Yes, I am fond of
him.  Should I not be?”  She questioned

“I am glad you have a friend here and I think it is wonderful you feel
comfortable around him.  He is most loyal and trustworthy.  If you feel the
need to confided in him then you should.”  Galadriel said as she stroked
Nimuwaes hair.

“Thank you I think I will.  I am beginning to feel the potions effects.”  
She
yawned

“Good now sleep.  I will see you in the morning.”  Galadriel said as she
could tell Nim had drifted to reverie.


The next morning Galadriel entered Nims room and found her at the
dressing table brushing her hair.  Nim stood and bowed. “Good Morning
my lady.”

Galadriel spoke with a smile.  “Nimuwae let me help you.”  She took the
brush from Nim and began brushing her hair.  She spoke as she braided
her hair.  “How are you feeling today?”

“I am well my lady, thank you the potion help me sleep sound.  My mind
is still reeling.”
Nim said as she watched Galadriel hands.  They reminded her so much of
Lady Celebrian.

“Nimuwae, I want you to take a few days and enjoy Lothlorien.  I am sure
Haldir will be only to happy to give you a guided tour if you like.”  She
smiled and Nim nodded. “I would like that very much. I do feel a bit
overwhelmed as I have not had time to take it all in.”

“Good then, I will talk to Haldir and Celeborn to make sure he can spared.
Now when you are ready, go to breakfast and I will speak to my husband
and Haldir.  Haldir will find you later.”  She finished the braid with a
beautiful gold ribbon and kissed Nims head.

Galadriel had spoken to Celeborn and had been assured he could spare
Haldir. Now she sought Haldir.  “My lady you wished to speak to me? He
bowed.

Yes Haldir, come, and sit with me.”  He sat in a chair near her.  “Haldir,
Nimuwae knows who the woman is in her dream.  It is her mother and you
know her as well.”

“How do I know her?”  He looked confused.

Haldir in a few days Nimuwae will know everything she wishes and she
will need you.  I want to tell you what I know so you will be prepared to
help.  He nodded and leaned forward to listen.  When I first met Nimuwae
when she was an infant I knew her story, the moment I held her.  What did
you and Nimuwae talk about on your trip here?”

“When she did talk, she asked questions about Lothorein, what Arwen and
the princes did when they were here. She did ask about the village they
rode through and their way to meet me. Why my lady?”  He asked.

“Do you remember the village?”  He nodded.  “You brought two women
who were still alive here.”

“Yes, I remember, one died on the way and the other died a day after we
arrived.  You took care of her did you not, my lady?”  He asked.

“Yes, I cared for her.  Before she died she was able to tell me her name
and that she was of Dunedain descendents.  She also told me of her baby
that she had hid from the orcs.  The baby she placed in a basket and sent
down the stream praying for someone to find her.  She said she wrapped
the baby in a blanket and pinned a mithril pin to her dress.  A pin that was
her fathers, her elven father.”  Galadriel said eyeing Haldir carefully.

Haldirs eyes were wide,  “My lady what was her name?”

“Her name was Nimuwae.”  She said carefully.

Everything began to register for Haldir.  “Erestor named her Nimuwae.
He is her true father.” He said almost disbelieving his own words. “Does
she know?”

“No but she will soon enough and she will need you Haldir.” She said
softly.

“Of course, I will be there for her.  I will do anything for her, my lady.”
He smiled.

“Good, I want you to make the next few days fun for her.  Show her
around Lothlorien, show her all of your favorite places and places the
young like to spend time.  She will have a burden to carry after that.”  She
smiled.  “I believe she will be waiting for you and it is not polite to keep 
a
lady waiting.”

He laughed. “Of course my lady, what if Nim asks me question that I now
know the answer to?”

“Tell her nothing, she knows the woman in her vision is her mother but
that is all.”  She said firmly.

“Very good my lady.”  He bowed and left in search of Nimuwae.


Erestor sat at his desk in front of a stack of correspondence that needed
addressing.  He stared blankly into space and did not hear his beloved
come into the room.  Glorfindel came behind him and leaned to kiss the
nape of his neck.  Erestor jumped but calmed and leaned into Glorfindels
kiss.  “Where are you my love?” Glorfindel asked.

“Wondering what she is doing right now.  I hope she is well and happy.”
He smiled.

Glorfindel took Erestor hand and led him to the window seat.  “Erestor, I
was given strict instructions from our daughter to ravish you to keep you
from being sad.”  He said as he opened the clasps on his robes.

“She said nothing of the kind ‘Fin.  You just want an excuse to ravish
me.”  He grinned at his love.  “’Fin you don’t need a reason.  Did you lock
the door?”

“Of course, but she did give me those instructions.  ‘Restor, if something
were wrong you would sense it and we would get word from Lothlorien.
Now relax and I will do as I have been ordered.”  He grinned at his dark
love.

Glorfindel slid Erestors robes off and captures his loves lips with his. He
loved how Erestor tasted, the way he felt in his arms. He kissed Erestors
jaw and moved to his chest flicking his tongue across his hardened nipple.
Erestor moaned and leaned to kiss Glorfindels head.  Glorfindel rubbed
Erestors hard erection and Erestor moved from the window seat to the rug
below him on the floor.  He began to remove Glorfindels clothes while
they kissed deeply.  Theirs hands were throwing clothes and returning to
warm skin.  Glorfindel unlaced Erestor leggings and took his rock hard
penis in his warm hand. Erestor gasped into the kiss and moved into
Glorfindel fist.

Erestors breathing became faster and Glorfindel lowered him to lie on the
floor.  He rubbed Erestor chest and bent down to lick the head of his
member and sucked the tip to taste the salty-sweet fluid of his lover.
Erestor moaned and called to his lover. “’Fin, more, take me now.”

Glorfindel smiled at Erestor.  “No my love, I want you to take me.”  He
stood to remove his leggings and retrieve a bottle of oil to ease the way.
“Now, Erestor take me.”

Erestor stared at his glorious creature that he had loved for so many years.
He pulled Glorfindel down next to him on the floor and positioned himself
between his legs.  He took Glorfindel in his mouth and sucked hard on his
member.  Glorfindel thrust into Erestor soft warm mouth.  Erestor used the
oil to lube his fingers and without leaving Glorfindels member he gently
slid one finger into the golden warrior.  Glorfindel gasped and tensed.
Feeling Erestors finger in him and his mouth on his penis, he shook his
head.  He felt Erestor slide a second finger in and there was a brief 
burning
that turned to ecstasy when Erestor rubbed his prostate.  He yelled,
“Erestor, my love, yes do that again.”

Erestor added a third finger and scissored his fingers to gently stretch his
love.  He curled his fingers and found the sweet spot again.  “Erestor now,
I am ready.”

Erestor withdrew his fingers and oiled his own erection.  He pressed the
head to Glorfindels tight opening. He leaned to capture Glorfindels lips as
he pressed slowly into his passage.  Glorfindel moaned and bit gently on
Erestor lip.  He relaxed and Erestor slowly glided deeper into his love.
Slowly but without stopping he slid into Glorfindel as far as he could.

Glorfindel held his breath as Erestor began to thrust into him.  He exhaled
slowly calling his loves name. “Erestor, I love you.”  Erestor took
Glorfindels erection in his hand and matched his thrusts.  “Cum with me
‘Fin.”  He said as his thrusts became harder.  Glorfindel screamed as he
found his release and feeling the tight muscle around him, Erestor found
his only seconds later.    Erestor fell onto Glorfindel and they panted
heavily together.   When their breathing slowed Glorfindel kissed Erestor.
Erestor looked at his beloved, “Remind me to thank our daughter when
she returns.”  They both laughed


Haldir found Nim in the garden he had showed her last evening, He
walked to her and she turn to see him.  “Good Morning, Haldir.”

“Good morning, Nim.  How are you feeling today?”  He said with a warm
smile.

“Better now.”  She smiled as he offered his arm.

“I thought I would take you exploring today. How does that sound?”  He
asked

“Exciting, lead the way.”  She smiled as they began to walk.

Haldir showed Nim all of Lothlorien he could.  She was in awe of how
bright it was and how beautiful the flowers were even though little
sunlight was seen.  He showed her the library, the kitchen, and the healing
rooms.  They went to the stables and smithies.  He introduced her to
everyone he could and many recognized her name from when Arwen and
the princes were visiting.

They stopped at a vendor for some fruit and water.  Haldir took her to one
of his favorite places when he wanted to be alone.

“Haldir this is beautiful.  The ground looks and feels like velvet.”  She
exclaimed.

“Let’s sit down and have some fruit.”  He said as her helped her to the
ground.

Haldir had forgotten just how awe inspiring his home could be. Watching
Nim with her eyes wide-open was reminding him.  They explored all
afternoon and returned to their rooms to clean and dress for dinner.

At dinner Haldir continued to introduce Nim to anyone she had not
already met.  Nim was beginning to feel fatigue set in and she sought out
Haldir.

“Haldir I am going to retire.  I am quite tired.”  She said as she held his
hand,

“I will walk your to your room.”  He said giving her hand a squeeze.

They walked to Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.  Nim said to them.
“My lord and lady, thank you for another lovely evening.  If it is alright I
will retire.”

Celeborn smiled at her, “Nimuwae you are most welcome.  Haldir will
you see her to her room?”  Haldir bowed, “Of course my lord.”

Lady Galadriel spoke, “Nimuwae, I will have some tea and potion sent to
your room.  Please drink it, as you will need your rest.  Haldir has more to
show you tomorrow.”  She smiled at him.  They bowed and left.

They walked to Nims room.  “What else do you have to show me,
Haldir?”  She grinned and giggled.

‘Oh that giggle will be my undoing.’ Haldir thought to himself.  Then he
spoke, “There is a beautiful river near where we could have lunch, and we
could swim if you like.”

Nim smiled brightly. “That sounds lovely.  Haldir you have been so kind.
How will I ever repay you my friend?”

“Your smile is enough, Nim.”  He took her hand and leaned to kiss it.
Nim could no longer hold back.  She took Haldir in her arms to hug him.
He did not immediately return her embrace as he was caught off guard.
He relaxed a bit and let his hands come around her to settle on her low
back

“Thank you Haldir.”  She pulled back and kissed his cheek.  “Good night.”

He felt her slide from his hands as she backed into her room.  “Good night
Nim, see you at breakfast.”

Haldir held his hand to his cheek where her soft lips had just been.  He
absent-mindedly walked to his room.


Elrond returned to his chambers after his afternoon meeting with Erestor.
He saw Lindar sitting on the bed facing the window.  “Melethron, it is
wonderful to see you.  This is a pleasant surprise.”

“Hello Elrond.”  He said with sadness in his voice.

“What is it my love.  Do you still miss her?”  Elrond said rubbing Lindars
shoulders.

“Yes, I know it is silly, but I do miss her.  I have no one to sing with.”  
He
said looking into Elronds eyes.

“Well perhaps I can help cheer you up.”  Elrond said grinning as he lifted
Lindars tunic.
Elrond kissed Lindars shoulder then the nape of his neck.  He sat behind
Lindar and kissed across the back of his shoulders.  He wrapped his arms
around the minstrel and stroked his chest, paying close attention to his
taught nipples.  He knew Lindar liked that.  Lindar leaned back against
Elrond and sighed.

“You always know how to make me feel better, my love.”  Lindar said as
he leaned his head back onto Elronds shoulder.

“It is my pleasure, melethron.”  Elrond said as he continued to explore
Lindars body. He ran his hands down to the front of Lindars leggings and
rubbed his erection.  “Relax Lindar, let me take you.”

Lindar moaned and turned his head to kiss his lord.  Their tongues tangled
together and Lindar forgot everything but this.  Being here with his lord,
his friend, his lover.   Elrond unlaced the leggings letting Lindar spring
free from the restricting material.  He took Lindar in his hand and began to
stroke slowly and methodically.  He could feel Lindar would find his
release soon so he stopped and moved in front of Lindar and Lindar began
to remove Elronds clothes.

He rubbed Elronds body with his fingers lightly, teasing him as he would
rub close to and around Elronds stiff member but not touch it.  Elrond
placed his hands on Lindar face.  “If you continue that teasing, I will have
to punish you my sweet.”

Lindar grinned and bent to take Elrond in his mouth.  Elrond bucked and
moved into Lindars mouth and Lindar relaxed his jaw to let Elrond thrust
as much as he wanted.

Elrond stopped Lindar and pushed him back on the bed.  “Turn over my
love, I will have you.”  He said reaching to the oil vial next to the bed.  
He
oiled his hand and moved behind Lindar.  He kissed Lindars back softly as
he inserted a finger into his lover. Lindar threw his head back and gasped,
as Elrond knew precisely where is sweet spot was and rubbed in twice.

He inserted a second and third finger and Lindar winced, “I will go slowly
my dear.  I do not wish to cause you too much pain.” Elrond said as he
kissed and licked Lindars back.

“No Elrond go faster, I want to feel you in me.”  Lindar pleaded.

Elrond moved in and out of Lindar with his fingers and made sure he was
prepared.  He removed his fingers and oiled himself and gently pressed the
head of his erection to the opening of his lover.  He reached around and
took Lindars erection in his hand and after a few strokes; he pressed
himself into the minstrel.

Lindar bucked and moaned at the sensation.  “Oh yes Elrond faster.
Please.”

Elrond needed no other encouragement.  He began to thrust into Lindar
slowly at first and then quickened his pace with his body and his hand.
They both moaned and panted.  Elrond aimed his thrusts to hit Lindars
prostate every time.   Lindar cried out as he found his release first
covering Elronds hand and making a puddle on the sheet under him.
Elrond thrust harder and in a few more movements he also found his
release. Lindar could feel Elronds hot fluid in him.  This always made him
feel so good and so loved.

They fell onto the bed together on their stomachs.  Elrond rolled to his
side and moved the hair from in front of Lindars face and kissed his cheek.
“I hope that will cheer you up.”

“Taking a hot bath with you would also cheer me up.”  Lindar said with a
very sly grin.

“Then by all means, let us go.”  Elrond said rising from the bed and
leading Lindar into the bathroom.

Arwen walked in the outer gardens and was heading back to the house
when Erestor approached her.  “Princess, what are you doing here by
yourself?”

“Good day Erestor.  It is good to see you smiling.  You are well, I take 
it?”
She smiled at him

“I am Arwen, I miss her, but I know she will be safe in Lothlorien and
when she returns she will be well.  May I escort you back to the house?”
He offered his arm.

“Thank you Erestor, that would be a pleasure.”  She said taking his arm
and walking to the house.


The next morning after breakfast Nim and Haldir went to get their rooms
to change into clothes for the river.  They grabbed towels and Haldir
brought a blanket.  They walked to the river and Haldir spoke, “I am
surprised no one else is here. This is usually a popular place.”

“Well it is still early perhaps they will be here later.”  She said. She was
happy no one was here so she could be alone with Haldir but was also a
little nervous. This was the first male she had felt this way about and was
not confident in how to handle the situation or herself.

Haldir laid the blanket out and they sat down and Nim laid back and
watched the birds’ circle and listened to the rivers flow.  “This is so
peaceful.  I could stay here all day.”

“Yes it is, but it is usually not this peaceful.  Enjoy it while you can, I
think you are right and others will be showing up anytime.”  He said
smiling down at her.

They sat and talked for a while and then Nim giggled.  Haldir looked at
her, “What are you laughing at?”

She smiled and began to tell him of the last time she was at the stream and
she and Arwen hid the twins’ clothes.  Haldir laughed,  “It sounds like you
and Arwen are a dangerous twosome.”

“We are.  She is like a sister to me.  We have learned a lot together and
from one another. I have learned about love with her.”  Nim realized what
she said and tried to cover.  “I mean we are so close in age, we are
learning the same things at the same time.”  Haldir grinned at her and she
realized she had failed miserably. She looked away.

Haldir suggested, “Why don’t we take advantage of this time and go for a
swim?”

“That would be good. “ She rose to remove her outer dress and looked at
Haldir.  “Could you turn around please?”

“Of course, I am sorry.” He turned although he wanted to watch.

Nimuwae removed her dress and walked to the riverbank in a light, white
shift.  Haldir removed his clothes except his leggings.  He turned to walk
to the river and he could see the silhouette of Nims body through her
dress.  He walked to her and held her hand while he led her into the water.

Haldir asked her as they were about waist deep. “Nim you can swim can’t
you?”

She laughed,  “Of course I can swim.  Remember where I came from.”
She looked to the middle if the river where a large rock jutted from the
surface.  “Race you.” and she took off.

They reached the rock at the same time.  “You are fast, Nim.”  Haldir
panted

“I love the water.  I think in another life I would have been a fish.”  She
said as they held onto the rock and looked into each other’s eyes. Haldir
leaned forward to kiss her but there were voices from the edge of the
woods and they looked to see several male and female elves approaching
the water.  Haldir stopped.

Several elves spotted them and yelled, “Haldir is that you?  Who is with
you?”

Haldir waved and Nim yelled back. “My name is Nimuwae.”

They continued until they were at the rock with them.  “Hello Nimuwae,
We have heard about you from Arwen.  It is so nice to finally meet.  Come
we have to talk.”  The females drug her away from Haldir.  The males all
surrounded Haldir.  “So did we interrupt something, eh, Haldir.”

Haldir blushed and shook his head, “Go on with you, I am keeping her
company and showing her around our home.”

“I’ll bet you are.”  They splashed each other and swam to meet the others
by the bank.  Haldir swam behind Nimuwae and put his arm around her.
She looked at him, smiled, and leaned into him.

They spent the rest of the day with the group laughing and talking.  They
asked her about Imladris and her family there and of Lord Elrond, Arwen,
and the princes.  Late in the afternoon, they all walked back and Haldir
escorted Nim to her room.  “Haldir, that is the most fun I have had in a
while.  Your friends are very nice and I enjoyed meeting them.”  She
smiled at him.

“I am glad you had a good time.  Nim there was something I was going to
do before we were interrupted today…”  He said but Nim stopped him by
leaning in and kissing his lips.  Haldir put his arms around her and pulled
her closer.  Haldir pushed his tongue against Nims lips and she parted her
mouth to allow him to touch his tongue to hers.  Nim pressed harder
against Haldir and moaned softly into his mouth.  They kissed for a long
time oblivious to anything around them.  They broke the kiss and were
breathing heavily, staring into each other’s eyes.

Haldir spoke first,  “We had better get ready for dinner.”  He said and
leaned back to kiss her again.  Nim pulled back, “Yes we should.” And
fell back into his lips.  They finally pulled away from each other and could
hear someone approaching.  Nim opened her door and smiled and winked
at Haldir.  “Thank you.”  She mouthed as she went into her room and
closed the door.  Her heart raced and she sat trying to compose herself.

Haldir walked quickly to his rooms.  He ran a bath and as he soaked in the
tub he was reliving the kiss.  He could feel himself growing hard and he
took himself in hand.  He continued to think of Nim as he stroked himself
and tried not to yell too loudly as he came, spilling his fluid into the 
bath
water.  He rinsed himself and dressed for dinner.  He hoped now he could
make it through dinner, since he had relieved some pent up angst.

Haldir met Nim in the dining room and they smiled brightly at each other
when their eyes met.  This exchange was not lost on Lady Galadriel who
smiled to herself.  During dinner Haldir took Nims hand under the table
and smiled at her as they listened to the music being played.

After dinner Lady Galadriel asked them both to join her in her study.
They agreed and looked nervously at each other.  They sat by the fire in
the study and a servant poured wine for them.  Lady Galadriel spoke to
them,  “Nimuwae I am glad you have had some time to enjoy yourself
here.  I feel we should now start to try to get you some answers.  I would
like to take you somewhere you feel safe and try to bring the vision to you
in your waking mind.”  She could tell Nimuwae was nervous so she told
her, “I know you have come to trust and care for Haldir, so if you want
him to be present I will allow it.”

“Thank you my lady, I would like Haldir to be there with me, that is if you
will Haldir.”  She said looking at him.

“I will be there for you Nim.”  He reached for her hand.

“There is a place I felt very comfortable Lady Galadriel.”  She looked at
Haldir again.  “It is the place you took me the first day we explored and
we sat and ate the fruit.”

He nodded,  “I can take us there my lady.  When should we do this?”

“Tomorrow after breakfast, I will make arrangements and will meet you
here mid-morning.  I will not give you potion tonight Nimuwae.  I want
your mind alert tomorrow.  Please call for me if you need me in the night.”

She stood and took Nimuwae in her arms, “Rest well, pen neth.  There is
an important day ahead of us tomorrow.  If things go as we hope you will
have your answers and will be able to return to Imladris.”  She noticed
Nim give Haldir a sad look. “Of course you are welcome here as long as
you would like to stay.”

“Thank you my lady.” She said as she bowed to Galadriel and she and
Haldir left the study.

“Haldir, I know I should rest but my mind is too alert for sleeping.  Could
we walk in the gardens?”  She said looking at him.  He nodded and took
her hand.  She desperately wanted these answers but then she would need
to return to Imladris to talk to her father.  She did not want to be 
separated
from Haldir when their relationship had just started to grow.

They walked into the gardens and found a place to sit.  Haldir didn’t know
what to say.  He was utterly torn between wanting Nim to be at peace and
happy and wanting her to be at peace and happy with him in Lothlorien.
“It is exciting to think you may have all your answers tomorrow.”  He
finally spoke keeping her hand in his.

“Yes, I suppose it should be.”  She said looking down.

“What is it Nim, why do you seem sad?”  He said trying to get her to look
at him.

“I am scared as well, what if I don’t like the answers I get.  I know my
mother is the face I see but what if something terrible is also revealed and
if I do get all my answers, then what?  Haldir, I do not want….” She
stopped not knowing if she should reveal so much but she had to tell him.
“…I do not want to be away from you. Not yet.”

Haldir took her in his arms and held her tightly.  “Nim I do not want to be
away from you.  Let us not think of that yet.  Let us see what happens
tomorrow.” He whispered in her ear.   He leaned too take her lips with his
and they share a gentle sweet kiss at first.  It slowly turned to a more
passionate kiss with Haldirs hand rubbing her back and her arms around
his neck.  Their tongues darted in and out of each other’s mouths and their
breathing was rough.

“Nim we must stop.  This must be right and I do not want to do anything
to interfere with your progress tomorrow.”  He said not really meaning the
words. But he knew they were true.

Nim bowed her head and Haldir rested his chin on top after kissing her
hair.  “Why must you be right?  I really want you to be wrong right now.”
She chuckled.

“Never in my life have I wanted to be more wrong, Nim.”  He laughed as
well.
They embraced each other and then stood to return inside.  They walked
arm in arm, with Nimuwaes head on his shoulder, to her room.  They
paused at the door, “Haldir run now or I will pull you inside.”  She gave
him a wicked grin.

“Now I know what you meant when you asked your father if he thought I
could handle you.”  He said returning her grin.

“Well, have you changed your mind?”  She asked.

“Oh no, I am up for the challenge and I think I will enjoy it.  Now good
night, I will see you in the morning.”  He leaned and they kissed again.
When they broke Nim stroked his cheek, “Good night, Haldir.

After breakfast, Haldir had a few duties to attend to but, Celeborn assured
Galadriel that it would not take too long.  Nimuwae returned to her room
to try to calm hr nerves.  She stared out onto Lothlorien and thought of
Erestor and Glorfindel.  She may be able to return to them sooner than she
thought possible.  What would she tell them about Haldir?


Erestor paced in his bedroom.  Glorfindel came out of the bathroom and
worried at the sight of his beloved.  “’Restor, melme, please tell me what
has you in such a state?”

Erestor stopped to face his love, “Something is happening ‘Fin.  I can feel
her fear and I cannot comfort her.”

Glorfindel took Erestor hands in his, “Do you think she is in danger?”

“No, just scared. Something is happening.”  Erestor embraced Glorfindel
for support.

Bringing Erestor in a tight embrace Glorfindel tried to reassure him.
“Erestor there is nothing we can do, melethen.  She is safe and in good
hands, Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel would never let any harm come
to her.”  He took Erestor face in his hands.  “Let us go to our office and 
try
to let work distract us today.  If you cannot work then I will be forced to
follow through with our daughters orders and ravish you.” He said giving
his love a grin.

“I am not sure even that would help me today, my love.”  He said trying to
smile “But I love you for trying to assure me.”

Arwen was feeling anxious as well.  She paced the gardens. Elrond came
to see if he could help.  “Ada, you have the gift of foresight.  Just tell 
me if
Nim is all right.  I feel her strongly today.  I am troubled.”

Elrond took his daughters hand and led her to a seat.  “Today in an
important day for Nimuwae. She will get all her answers today and some
may not be easy to hear.  Arwen, I know you and Little Nim are close.  I
feel you must know that Nimuwae has fallen in love with someone in
Lothlorien.  Are you all right with this?”

“Ada, I want Nim to be happy, we both desire to be loved by someone
who will love only us.  I know that will happen for me, I am in no hurry.”
She said reassuring him.  “It is Haldir, is it not?”

Elrond raised his eyebrow and eyed his daughter,  “Yes it is, you are very
close to her, to be able to feel that, my love.’

Arwen smiled,  “I do feel her but, Elladan and Elrohir told me of the way
Haldir watched her when they met.”  She laughed.

Elrond laughed as well, “Your brothers, what are we going to do with
them?”  He hugged his daughter close.  “There will be someone for you
Arwen and he will love you like no other.”  He smiled knowing all to well
what his daughter will face in the future.


Nimuwae was lost in thought when Haldir knocked on her door.  “Are you
ready?  Lady Galadriel will be waiting,”

“Yes, I am ready but come in for a moment.”  She said as she backed up to
give him room to enter.

“What is it Nim? Have you changed your mind?”  He said eyeing her
trying to figure out what was going on in her mind.

“No, but Haldir I do not know what is to happen today.  I am nervous and
just wanted to fell your arms around me.  You make me feel safe.”  She
said looking into his eyes.

He smiled and took her in his arms placing a kiss on her forehead.  She
held onto Haldir as if she were afraid to let go…Part of her was. She
finally relented knowing they must go.  Haldir kissed her hands then her
cheek and they went to Lady Galadriels study.

Lady Galadriel and Nim flanked Haldir as they walked to the spot in
Lothlorien Nim wanted to be when she learned what the meaning of her
visions were.  They arrived and Haldir stretched out a blanket for them.
Galadriel explained what they would do.

“Nimuwae, you must be willing to totally relax and open your mind.
Have you ever shared your thoughts with someone?”  Nim shook her
head, she knew it was possible but never felt the need.

“We will share our minds and I will walk with you through your vision.
You will not have to be afraid, you will not be alone.”  Galadriel assured
her.  “We can speak to each other using our thoughts, it will not interfere
with your vision.  If you are ready we can begin.”

Nim took a deep breath and said she was ready.  “Lay down with your
head here in my lap.”  Haldir sat by Nim.  “Now Nimuwae you must relax.
Listen to the sounds around you.  Hear the leaves in the trees the creatures
around us hear our heartbeats and breathing.  Clear your mind and let go
of consciousness.”

Nim reached out for Haldirs hand as she felt herself slipping into reverie.
She stared up into Galadriels eyes.  She could feel herself drifting and 
then
she could see her mothers face.  It was the same vision she always saw.

‘Galadriel, there she is.’ Nim spoke with her thoughts partly to see if she
could be heard.

‘Yes Nim, I see her as well.’  Galadriel assured her she could be heard.

‘Is Haldir here as well?’  She wondered

‘I am Nim.’ Haldir answered.  “Would you rather I not be here?”

‘No stay, I want you to see what I see.’  Nim thought and felt more at ease.

‘Lady Galadriel, this is the same vision I always see. How can this help?”

“Be patient Nimuwae, concentrate.”  Galadriel tried to assure her.

They watched the vision and it began to fade. They were standing in a
field and in the distance they could see Nimuwaes mother sitting in the
grass near a stream.  She was talking to someone and they slowly moved
closer.  Nimuwae could not see whom it was her mother was talking to as
they were laying in the tall grass.

She watched her mother talking and smiling and laughing. ‘She is so
beautiful and happy.’ Nim thought and felt sadness for not being able to
have known her.

She could suddenly hear her mothers voice as she spoke. “Yes, I dream of
love, of marriage and of children. I would love to have a child some day.
Do you dream of these things?”

The voice Nim heard next took her completely by surprise and left her
scared and trembling.

“I do dream of love, I am in love now but my love for him is unknown and
he does not indicate that he feels anything other than friendship for me.”

Nim gasped, ‘Ada? It cannot be’

‘It is Nimuwae, listen to them’ Galadriel said and took Nims hand in hers.
She could feel Haldirs hand in hers as well.

“You should tell him.  Don’t you think he deserves to know?”  Her mother
said to Erestor.

“Nay, it would devastate me if he did not return my feelings.”  Erestor said
shaking his head.

“So, you would go through your life alone rather than take the chance on
him?”  She smiled.

“We work closely together everyday and spend many evenings together.  I
value that time with him.  If I told him how I felt and he did not feel the
same way he may feel uncomfortable being around me.  I could not bear
that.”  He shrugged.

“Tell me of your love. What is he like?”  She leaned closer to him.

He smiled at her.  “You have met him. He is our Chief Councilor where
we live.  He is beautiful and strong.  He is kind to everyone, he is a brave
warrior and I feel he is the other half of me.”

“Ah, the golden one who sought you out earlier.  I can see why you are so
attracted to him. What is his name?”  She asked.

“Glorfindel from the House of the Golden Flower.”  He looked at her.

“Erestor, I wish you could see yourself when you talk about him.  Your
eyes dance.”  She said as she reached to touch his face.  “You must tell
him how you feel.  You are far to special to be alone.”

“You are most kind.”  Erestor reached to brush the hair that had blown in
her eyes.

Nimuwaes mother leaned to kiss Erestor and he pulled her down to
himself.  Suddenly, Lady Galadriel brought a veil down and made
Nimuwae focus on her voice.

‘Nimuwae this is a moment we should not be privy to.  But know this is
the moment you were conceived.  There is more to see but I want to make
sure your are ready to go on.’  Galadriel listened carefully to Nims
thoughts.

‘He is my true father.’  She thought with mixed feelings.

‘Yes he is, are you ready for more?’  She asked.

‘I am ready.’  Nim assured Galadriel

Nim gave Haldirs hand a squeeze and he made his presence known.

Galadriel lifted the veil and Nim could see Erestor and her mother
standing in an embrace.  “I want you to have this.”  Erestor said as he
removed a mithril pin from his robes and pinned it to her dress. “Please
take this gift in appreciation for your kindness and to remember our
moment together.”

“Thank you and I pray your love will become your beloved and you will
spend forever together.”  Her mother said as she kissed Erestor cheek.

He bowed to her and kissed her hand and turned to find Glorfindel.  She
watched him until he disappeared from her sight and she sat back down at
the stream.  “I don’t know how but I feel our paths will cross again
somehow Erestor.  I hope when we meet again you are with your love,
Glorfindel.”  Nimuwaes mother began to sing.  She had the most beautiful
voice Nim had ever heard.

Suddenly, the veil reappeared.  ‘Nimuwae, before we go further you must
know.  The next memories are your mothers and they are painful.  You
must be strong and brave, it is important that you see the next memories.”
Nim nodded.  ‘Remember that Haldir and I are here with you.’ They both
gave her hands a squeeze for reassurance.

‘I am ready.’ She nodded

Galadriel once again lifted the veil and Nimuwae could see her mother
holding a baby.  ‘That is I.’

Nimuwae could feel the fire on her face and her mothers’ arms around her.
Her mother was talking to her  “You are the most precious gift I have ever
received, my child.”  Her mother began to sing and held her closer to her
chest.

Nimuwaes eye began to tear.  Her mothers singing suddenly stopped when
screams could be heard from outside her mother quickly got up and
peeked out the door.  She could see orcs ravaging the village.  “Oh no, my
baby I must hide you.  I will not let them hurt you.”  She grabbed a
blanket and wrapped the baby in it.  The door burst open and her friend
fell in the door bleeding.  She took the blanket and tried to stop the
bleeding but she watched as her friend died.

She took the blanket and put it around the baby and placed the baby in a
basket and left the house unnoticed.  She ran to the stream, put the basket
down and spoke. “My beautiful child, I will not let them hurt you. Know
that I will always love you and I will find you if I survive.”  She could
hear the orcs coming closer.  She took the pin and placed it on the baby.
“This was your fathers, perhaps someday you will meet him.  He will
know you by this pin.”  She kissed the baby and tears fell from her cheeks.

She closed the basket and latched it.  She put it in the water and gave it a
gentle push.  She watched, as the water seemed to cradle the basket and
carry it away.  Just then her mother screamed as an orc blade cut her
across the back and she fell.

‘I have to stop my lady, I cannot do this.’  Nim cried.

‘You must, Nimuwae, what happens next is important.’  Galadriel said
now putting her arm around her.

Nim looked back at her mother as she lay on the ground watching the
stream and praying.  “Please take her to someone who will love her like no
other child has ever been loved.  Take her to someone who will know how
special she is.”

Nim could see Ariens light beginning to show in the sky.  Her mother still
lay on the ground and still alive.  She could hear horses in the background
and she was scared.  She could hear voices.  “There is one here.”  She
could feel a warm hand on her back and a blanket being put on her. “We
must get her to Lothlorien.”  She was turned over and could see the face
talking about her.  He carefully scooped her up and climbed onto his horse
and started out fast trying to save her.

‘Haldir, it is you.’  Nim said as she squeezed his hand.

‘Aye, I was there.’  He said back to her.

He took her mother to Lady Galadriel.  She knew it was a mortal wound
and she could only ease her pain.  Her mother began to talk,  “I have a
baby girl.  I put her in a basket on the stream to hide her from the orcs.”

“What of her father?”  Galadriel asked her.

She smiled, “He is like you. Our child is half elven. He knows nothing
about her.  I put a mithril pin on her so that if they ever found each other
he would know her.”

Galadriel took her in her arms as her mother began to loose consciousness.
“My good lady what is your name?”

“Nimuwae” She whispered as she left this life in the arms of Galadriel.

Nimuwae could feel herself being pulled back to her conscious mind.  She
could see the trees above her as she slipped out of reverie and took a huge
gasp of air.  She let out a scream like Haldir had never heard and he shook.

Nim sat straight up and sobbed. Haldir wanted to take her in his arms but
Galadriel stopped him  “She must feel this Haldir, it is the only way for
her to go on.”  They sat next to her as she sobbed.  She finally had run out
of tears and quieted.

“Thank you, both of you for trying to save her and for being so kind to
her.”  She shook.

“If you are ready, let us take you back so you can rest.” Galadriel put her
arm around Nim and they helped her up.  She could not stand on her own
so Haldir carried her.  Galadriel asked Haldir to stay with her while she
talked to Celeborn about what happened.  “Of course, I will stay with her
as long as she needs me.”  Galadriel placed her hand on his cheek.


Erestor sat sobbing on the bed, Glorfindel tried to console him. “’Restor,
please what is it my love?”

“She is troubled, there is pain and fear in her heart.”  Erestor said trying 
to
calm himself.  “I cannot comfort her ‘Fin.  I feel utterly helpless.  Our
daughter is in pain and I am not there.”  He said holding onto to his
warrior love.

There was a knock on their door.  “Come in.” Glorfindel yelled from the
bedroom.

Lord Elrond and Arwen walked in and followed Glorfindels voice into the
bedroom. “Erestor, my friend, what troubles you?”

“Something has happened, Nim is hurting.  Elrond what am I to do?”  He
pleaded.

“Erestor, you can do nothing but trust her and your love for her and hers
for you.  This is something she had to go though.  She will be alright,
milder.”  Elrond said as he walked to take his friends hand in his own.

Arwen also joined them sitting next to Erestor.  “Erestor, I have felt Nims
pain today as well.  That means she is closer to knowing all and being
back with us here.”

Elrond studied his friend closely as he spoke.  “Erestor, you should know
that Nimuwae is not alone.  She is finding comfort in Lothlorien.”

“I am thankful for Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel being there for her.”
He nodded.

Elrond and Arwen exchanged pensive glances.  “What is it? What do you
know?”  Erestor insisted to his Lord and the princess.

“Yes the Lord and Lady are comforting her, but Nimuwae has found
someone else as well.”  Elrond was not sure how Erestor and Glorfindel
would take this news.

Glorfindel spoke first,  “My love, I know you saw how he watched her
when we met him.”

Erestor eyed his love, “Haldir?”  He looked at Elrond and Arwen.  “I did
not notice, I was more than preoccupied at that time.  Do you know this
for sure?”  He asked.

“I have felt it strongly, Erestor.  She is cared for.”  He said with a 
smile.

“She will never speak to me again if she knows the truth, Elrond.” He said
with tears in his eyes.

Glorfindel lifted Erestors chin, “Melethron, you must tell them.  This has
affected them as well.  They love Little Nim and deserve to know what
you think she is finding out.”

Elrond spoke firmly, “Erestor what is it we should know.  Trust us to hear
you.  We know who you are Erestor and that will not change.”

“Elladan and Elrohir should be here also.”  Erestor said as he walked to
the window.

Arwen quickly went to the door to ask for the princes to come to the
chamber.

After a few moments the twins barged into the room.  “What is it?  What
has happen? ‘Fin and Erestor are they alright.”

Elrond stood and asked them to calm and sit down. “My sons there is
something very important Erestor wishes to tell us and has requested you
be present.”

They both realized the heaviness in the room and moved to sit on the sofa.
They sat holding hands not sure of what they were getting ready to hear.

“Elrond about a year before Nimuwae came into our lives you sent
Glorfindel and I to Lothlorien. Do you remember?”  Elrond nodded. “On
the way back ‘Fin and I stopped at a village and decided to spend that
afternoon as it was market day there and then camped there for the night.”

He looked to the twins, “The burned out village we passed on our recent
trip.”

Elladan nodded and then said, “Little Nim said she felt sadness and pain as
we passed there did she not?”  Elrohir nodded. “Yes we rode through fast
after we saw her distress.”

Erestor looked at Glorfindel,  “Go on Erestor, I love you.”

“While we were there Glorfindel and I ignored each other most of our
time there.  This was before we knew how the other felt and before we
were bonded.”  I struck up a conversation with a young woman in the
village… “  Erestor went on telling them of what had happen between
them.

When no one said anything after he told them that he had laid with a
human woman.  He took another deep breath and continued. “When I was
leaving to join Glorfindel at our camp, I gave her my mithril pin.   It is 
the
same mithril pin in the picture that you drew for her Arwen.  The same
mithril pin that was on Nim the day we found her.”  He said looking at
Elrond.

Arwen smiled and beamed at Erestor, “Do you know what this means?
This is wonderful Erestor, you are Nims father, her true father.”

Elrond smiled,  “All this time I have wondered what the connection was
and why she was so taken with you from the moment you held her.  It was
in front of me all the time.  It is the connection of a father and 
daughter.”
He said as he placed his hand and Arwens cheek.

Erestors eyes began to tear.  “As soon as I saw the pin my heart knew but I
was not willing to admit it until I saw the picture.”  He reached around
himself to get the picture Arwen drew. He held it up for them to see.
“May I introduce you to Little Nims mother.  Her name was also
Nimuwae.”

Elrond took the picture as Erestor leaned on to Glorfindel for support.
“She is beautiful Erestor and I can see much of her in Nimuwae.  I think
she is a perfect part of each of you.”

“This is where Nim gets her singing voice as well.”  Erestor said as they
handed him back the picture.

Glorfindel pulled Erestor up into an embrace and the Peredhel family
joined them.


Haldir had sat holding Nims hand for a long time.  She had said nothing
and stared blankly ahead.  Haldir could tell she was not in reverie but she
did not respond to his questions.  She would squeeze his hand when he
spoke to her.

There was a knock at the door and Haldir turned to see Lady Galadriel
with a servant carrying a tray with food and wine.  Galadriel motioned for
Haldir to join her.

“Has she spoken to you?”  She asked him.

“No my lady, she just stares.  She will squeeze my hand when I talk to her,
so I know she is still with us.”  He said with a worried look on his face.

Galadriel took his hands, “She has been through something very traumatic.
You were there and saw her reactions.  Give her time.”  She moved to sit
down near the table.  “Lord Celeborn will need you back at your duties in
the morning, Haldir”

Haldir frowned, “I do not want to leave her, my lady.”  Pleading with his
eyes.

“I will be with her, she will not be left alone.  You are the Marchwarden
and needed on your patrols.  Your men need you, Lothlorien needs you.”
She said firmly.

“Nim needs me. I would feel better if I were with her.”  He implored.

“Haldir you must go.”  They both turned to see Nim sitting on the side of
the bed looking at them.  “You have duties you must attend to and as
much as it would please me, you cannot sit here all day, every day holding
my hand. Lord Celeborn trusts and needs you or he would not have
requested for you to return to your duties.”

Haldir walked to sit by her and took her hands.  “Are you sure you will be
alright?”

She caressed his cheek. “I will be well. I need time to process all that has
happened and when you are through with you duties, I will be here waiting
for you.”

Galadriel came to stand near them.  “Haldir, who does she remind you of
right now?”

Haldir smiled,  “Very much like Erestor.”

Nim looked up at Galadriel,  “My lady, will correspondence be going to
Imladris soon.  I need to write to Ada and to Arwen.”

“It will leave the day after tomorrow.  I am sure they would love to hear
from you.”
Galadriel smiled.

Nim looked at Haldir and smiled, “I have much to tell them.”

Haldir pointed towards the table,  “Lady Galadriel has brought us some
food.  Do feel like eating anything?”

“I think I should try to eat.  It may help me get some of my strength back.”
She nodded.

“Nim, I do not want to push you but, if you want to talk about anything
please do.  I am here for you.”  He kissed her hand.

“Thank you Haldir, I really don’t know what to say.  So much has
happened.”  She shrugged.

Galadriel took one of her hands,  “Do not push yourself Nimuwae.  Take
all the time you need.  Do not feel you need to resolve everything at once.
You know that you are welcome here as long as you want to stay”

“Lady Galadriel, I will forever be indebted to you.  Thank you for being
there with me when I learned the truth.  I could not have made it through
without you and Haldir with me.”  She looked deep in her eyes.

Galadriel assured her, “We were happy to be there with you.  Now eat and
then rest.  Haldir is not needed until morning.  Send for me if you are in
need.  I am leaving you some potion should you need it to sleep tonight.”
She cupped Nims face.  “You were so very brave and so strong.  Very
much like your mother.”  She smiled and left.

Haldir held a chair out for Nim.  She sat down and poured some wine for
each of them.  After several moments of silence Nim spoke, “She was
brave wasn’t she?  She sacrificed her life so that I would be safe.”

“Yes she was brave.  Never once during the ride did she complain.  I knew
she must have been in pain.  She made sure Lady Galadriel knew about
you, she knew someone would come to know you one day.”  Haldir
smiled at her.  She slowly nodded at him.

Haldir tried to bring up something more pleasant.  “Nim, it is wonderful
that you know Erestor is your true father, is it not?”

“Oh yes Haldir it is.  Lindar once told me that he thought I was looking for
Ada when I came floating down that stream.  Perhaps he is right.  I need to
write him.  I am sure everything fell into place when he saw the picture.”
She shook her head slightly

“What picture?”  He looked her with a furrowed brow.

“I had Arwen draw a picture as I described my vision.  It was a perfect
likeness of my mother.  Of course I did not know who she was then.  I had
Arwen put the picture on Ada and ‘Fins bed after we left.  I hope it did not
cause him too much distress.”  She said with sadness in her voice.

“Always worried about everyone else aren’t you?”  Haldir reached to take
her hand.  “I will miss you tomorrow but, I will be back by nightfall.”  He
assured her.

“I will be fine and I will miss you also.  I will take the time to reflect 
on
what has happened and write to Ada and Arwen.  I am sure there are a few
places left for me to explore as well.” She smiled brightly.

After they ate and talked for a while, Nim told him, “Haldir, I do not want
you to go but you must get your rest.  I don’t want you tired on patrol
tomorrow.  I want you safely back here with me tomorrow evening.

“I know you are right, I do need to rest.” He said as he kissed her head.
He stood and pulled her into his arms.  He looked deeply in her eyes and
she noticed tears in his.  “Haldir what is it?”

“I have fallen in love with you, Nim.”   She began to have tears in her own
eyes as he told her this.  “I think it happen the moment I met you.  I do 
not
know how I will ever be able to let you go back to Imladris.”

“Oh Haldir, I am in love with you.”  She said as tears fell down both their
cheeks.  “I have tried not to think of going back to Imladris as I can not
imagine being anywhere without you near.”

He pulled her into a passionate kiss that left them both breathless.  After
they broke the kiss they held each other as if their lives depended on it.
“Haldir, I will not be going back home for a while.  I have so much to
think about and I want to be with you longer so we can see where things
lead us.”

“I am glad to hear it.  I think I will be able to sleep better knowing you
will not leave while I am gone.”  He smiled.

“I would never do that to you, Haldir.  Besides, I do not intend to make
any journeys until my trusted escort can make the trip with me.”  She
smiled and leaned to kiss his neck.

Haldir moaned softly,  “I was wrong, I will most certainly not get any
sleep tonight.”  He kissed her again and she giggled.

“I am sorry I have distracted you dear marchwarden.  I will refrain from
any further contact as to not cause any more difficulty for you than I
already have.”  She laughed and led him to the door.

“Nim, you will undo me.”  He laughed and held her close.

“Yes I will, but not tonight.”  She kissed his lips softly and pressed her
head to his chest.  “I will certainly have the sweetest dreams now.”

“As will I, Nim.”  He kissed the top of her head.  “Good night, my love.”

“Good night to you my love.”  She said as he left the room.

As Nim closed the door she turned around to lean against it.  “He loves
me.  Haldir loves me.”  She whispered quietly and smiled.  Now how
would she tell Erestor?

She continued to smile as she bathed and then moved to her bed with
paper and quill.   “My dearest Arwen… she wrote.

Nim occupied herself over the next few days by spending time with Lady
Galadriel, observing the healers and reading as much as she could about
Lothlorien.  Each evening after dinner she and Haldir would spend time
together.  They were becoming closer and each evening was getting more
difficult to say good night.


Glorfindel and Erestor sat in their office and an aide brought in the new
correspondences.  Erestor gasped as he noticed the top letter.  “It is from
Nim.”  He looked at Glorfindel and he quickly came to Erestors side.

“Open it “Restor.  We have been anxious to hear from her.”  He said as he
put a hand on his shoulder.

“I cannot, I am afraid.”  Erestor said as he handed the letter to 
Glorfindel.
“You open it and if it is bad do not tell me.”

Glorfindel took the letter and pulled a chair near Erestor.  He smiled at
Erestor, who was beginning to look sick, and began to read.  “My dearest
Adas, I love you, I love you, I love you.”  He looked over at Erestor who
had tears in his eyes.  “See my love all is well.”  He handed the letter to
Erestor.

Erestor wiped his eyes and continued to read. “So much has happened and
it is too much to write in a letter, but I wanted you to know I am well.
You also must know that I have never been so proud to be your daughter
as I am now.  I never thought it possible to love you more but I do.  You
are my true father, although I never thought of you as anything else and it
is your blood that flows in me.

I hope the drawing did not cause you too much distress.  I had no idea who
she was until I saw the pin.  Thank you Ada.  I wear it everyday.  It helps
me keep both my parents close.

There is something else I must tell you.  This is so much harder to tell you
than I thought.  I have come to care for Haldir very much and he cares for
me.  Last night we both declared our love to each other.  My heart feels as
if it will burst. I have always hoped to have a love like the two of you
have. I do not know where this will lead but I hope it lasts forever.

There is still so much for me to think about and I am still dealing with all
that I have seen in my visions.  There are things I saw that were so
troubling I have not yet been able to talk about them.  Lady Galadriel is
helping me as is Lord Celeborn and Haldir. I miss you both so much and it
pains me to tell you that I will not be returning to Imladris yet.  I need 
to
sort things out and I want to spend time with Haldir.  Please understand
Ada.  This is important to me.

Please give my love to Elladan, Elrohir, Lord Elrond and Lindar. Tell
Lindar he was right.  I was looking for you the day I floated into your
arms.  I have also written to Arwen.  I will write to you again and
remember how very much I love the both of you.  All of my love, your
daughter always Nim.

P.S.  ‘Fin, have you followed the orders I gave you about keeping Ada
from being sad?  Remember every night!!  I love you my ‘Fin,  Little Nim

Erestor read the PS and laughed.  “I can’t believe she really told you 
that.”
He smiled at Glorfindel.  “She is not angry with me and she still loves
me.”

Glorfindel hugged Erestor.  “Of course she does my love.  Knowing you
were actually her real father was not going to change that.”

Erestor nodded but something was still troubling him, Glorfindel noticed.
“Erestor what is that look on your face about?  You should be so happy.”

“Oh ‘Fin I am happy.  I am still worried about her troubling visions.  I
wish I knew what it was she saw.”  He said as he stood and walked near
the fireplace.

Glorfindel followed him and wrapped his arms around his beloved.  “She
will tell us in time.  She needs to understand it fully before she can 
explain
it all to anyone else.  She is being taken care of, there are those who care
for and love her there.  Do not worry.”

Erestor turned in Glorfindels arms. “I know she is cared for.  I will try 
not
to worry.”  He looked up into his loves eyes. “She says she is in love.  She
is still so young and Haldir is  much older than she is.  Do you think he
can truly love her?”

“Yes I do.  Nim is very easy to love.  She is kind and loving and like her
father, very passionate about everything.  Her enthusiasm for life is
infectious.  Look how she affected all of Imladris from the moment she
came here.”  He leaned to kiss Erestor.  “Haldir is a good match for her
Erestor.  He is also kind and loving and fiercely loyal.  Lady Galadriel
would never have allowed them time together if it were not a good thing.”

Erestor sighed and tightened his embrace on Glorfindel.  “I know you are
right.  I just wish I could see her and talk to her.  I would feel better if 
I
could see them together.  If he looks at her the way we look at each other
then I would know.”

“All in good time my love, all in good time.”  He kissed Erestor and then
grinned.  “I believe I have been remiss in following the orders given too
me.  I believe last night we both fell asleep before I could carry out my
orders.”  With that he took Erestor in a passionate kiss and pulled him
down to the rug in front of the fireplace.

Arwen sat in the garden reading Nimuwaes letter and smiling.  Elrond
approached her.  “You are smiling.  Nimuwae sends good news?”

“Yes Ada, it is so good to hear from her.  I have missed her and we were
right.  She is in love with Haldir and according to her letter, he has told 
her
of his love for her.  I am so happy for her.”  She leaned in as Elrond put
his arm around her.  “I am worried though, she talks of some troubling
visions and has not been able to talk about them.  I hope they do not keep
a hold on her.  She deserves to be happy and free from fear.”

“Nimuwae is very strong.  She will work through these troubles.”  Elrond
assured her.

“I hope she can return to us soon, although it sounds as if she will be
staying longer there than any of us would like.”  Arwen said shrugging her
shoulders.  “I wonder how Erestor and Glorfindel are.  She says she wrote
to them as well?”


Nimuwae was so ensconced in her ready that she did not hear Lady
Galadriel sit across from her at a library table.  She jumped up as she met
Galadriels eyes.  “My lady, I am sorry I did not hear you come in.”  She
said as she bowed.

Galadriel held her hand up to stop Nimuwae.  “It is all right Nimuwae.
Please sit down. You have been spending much time in the library as well
as with the healers.”

“Yes, my lady, I have.  I wanted to learn as much as I could about Lorien.
It is quite remarkable.  I have been told much about the Golden Woods but
not close to the entire story.”  She shook her head as she gazed at the book
in front of her.  “The healers have been very kind to tolerate me and my
questions.  They have also given me many books and writings to look over
to find many answers.  Following Lord Elrond around the healing rooms
was one of my favorite things to do in Imladris.”

Galadriel reached across to take Nimuwaes hand.  “You are welcome to
follow the healers around all you wish.  Elrond has told me in the past he
thought you had a gift for healing. The healers here have also expressed
the same thought.”

“He did?  He never told me that.  I am honored he thinks so.”  She looked
at Galadriel with surprise.

“There are still some things we need to talk about when you are ready
Nimuwae.  I know seeing your mothers death was difficult for you.  It will
be easier if you discuss it.”  Galadriel said still holding Nimuwaes hand.

“I know my lady but I cannot.  Not yet.  I know I must eventually deal
with those feelings but I am not ready.”  Nim said with tears beginning to
roll down her cheeks.

“I understand, you must come to me or Lord Celeborn or Haldir when you
are ready.  Now go outside and get some fresh air.  Evening will be here
soon as will Haldir.”  She smiled and winked at Nim.

Nimuwae smiled brightly and dried her tears.  “I know my lady, I look
forward to his return each day.  He has come to mean a great deal to me.”

“Go out into the sunlight before it fades.”  Galadriel smiled and walked
Nimuwae to the door.

As Galadriel closed the door her husband came up behind her and
whispered into her ear.  “You are so good with her and she trusts you.  It
reminds me of how you were with our daughter.”  He kissed her neck.

“My love, I enjoy having her here.  I just hope she will be able to leave
Imladris, for Haldirs sake.  He has fallen completely in love with her.”
She said as she turned to kiss her husband.  “Would you do something for
me, my love?”

“I could refuse you nothing, not from the moment I laid eyes on you.
What is it you wish?”  He said as he continued to bestow soft kisses on his
lady.

“Go to Nimuwae, talk to her or at least make yourself available to her if
she wishes to talk.  I feel she needs a father figure to talk to and Erestor
cannot be here.  I think she may open up to you and then be able to deal
with her mothers death better.”  Galadriel said and the cupped her
husbands face and kissed his lips.

“I will do this for you, my love.”  He said as he began to leave the room.

“I will be most appreciative my love.  I promise to continue this tonight.”
She winked at him.

“I will hold you to that promise.”  He smiled as he closed the door.

Celeborn found Nimuwae sitting in the gardens.  “Nimuwae.”

She stood at hearing his voice.  “My lord, it is good to see you.”  She
inclined her head.

“It will be sometime before Haldir arrives, will you walk with me.”  He
said offering her his arm.

“Of course my lord, I would be honored.”  She said reaching to take his
arm.

“I know you are fond of the gardens here but, have you seen my personal
gardens.”
He said motioning to their left.

“No my lord, Haldir has told me of their beauty but we have not been
there.”  She shook her head.

“Then let me give you a private tour.”  He smiled and led the way.

As they entered the gardens whose green walls were very tall, Nimuwaes
eyes were wide.  “This is the most beautiful place I have seen in
Lothlorien.  It is magnificent, Lord Celeborn.”

“Thank you Nimuwae, I truly enjoy coming here to think or to just take in
the beauty.”  He said as he led her to a white gazebo and they sat in chairs
across from each other.  “Nimuwae, I know you and Haldir have become
close.  I am very happy for you both.  Haldir is my most trusted friend and
a brave and loyal guard.  I want nothing but the best for him.”

“I understand my lord.  I want the same.  I love Haldir and although I
know what I want for my future, it is uncertain to me.”  She said as she
looked him in the eyes.

“What is it you want for your future?”  He leaned forward closer to her.

“I want to be with Haldir.  I want to spend my life with him.  The thought
of not having him near is unbearable for me.”  She said as she shook her
head.  “I know that means being with Haldir here in Lothlorien and that is
not a problem for me.  Not seeing my father, Glorfindel, Lord Elrond and
Lindar is difficult for me to think about though.

“Ada and Glorfindel have not left Imladris since I can remember and I
would not see them very often and…”  She said until Celeborn stopped
her.

“Nimuwae there is something about your father you need to know.
Erestor and Glorfindel made their last trip here before you were born.
They always traveled here to meet with myself or my advisors.  After you
came into your fathers life he refused to leave you. I could not ask him to
do that so I sent my advisors to Imladris.”  He chuckled and took her
hands.  “I do not think he would have any trouble traveling here if you
were to stay.  Does that ease your mind?”

She laughed, “You have no idea how happy you have just made me Lord
Celeborn.  That is one thing off my mind.  Thank you.”

“Well since I could be of help with that, lets try another.  What else is on
your mind?”  He said as he smiled and sat back in his chair.

She eyed him carefully, “There is something else but it is a personal
matter, my lord.”  She said shyly.

“Nimuwae I understand if you are uncomfortable talking with me about it
but I am willing to help you with anything, no matter how personal.”  He
assured her.

“Well my lord, it is regarding intimacy between lovers.”  She stopped and
Celeborn nodded for her to go on.  “Haldir and I have only shared
wonderfully exciting and passionate kisses.  I am afraid when we are
ready to take our relationship further,… well I am afraid of disappointing
him.  He is more experienced than I.  In Imladris the examples I have are
between those of the same sex.  I have not been involved or interested in
anyone there so I have no experience in pleasing a male.”

“I take it you know of pleasing yourself, Nim?”  He said very matter of
factly.

She said shyly, “Yes my lord Arwen and I….”  She stopped herself.  “I am
sorry my lord I should not have said that.”

“Nimuwae, do not feel ashamed.  I am glad you and my granddaughter are
close.  It has been good for both of you to be there for each other.”  He
said as he again leaned forward and took her hand.  “Go on.”

“Well Arwen and I have discovered together what makes the female body
feel good.  I just do not know how to please a male and I want to make
Haldir happy in every way.”  She said as she felt someone behind her and
turned to see Lady Galadriel.  “My Lady” She bowed.

Lady Galadriel caught Nimuwae under the chin and smiled at her.
“Nimuwae, you are right, Haldir is more experienced with male and
females, but he loves you very much and he will be patient and loving and
will be willing to teach you and show you all you need to know.  He will
want your lovemaking to be as pleasurable for you as it is for himself.”
Lady Galadriel moved to sit next to her husband.

Nimuwae looked at both of them.  “Thank you, thank you both, I am so
grateful to have you in my life.  I do not know what I would have done
without you.  You have put my mind at ease.”

“Nimuwae, we are here to help you.  Anything you need, you just need to
ask.”  Lord Celeborn said smiling at her,

“It is getting dark and I think someone will be here soon and he will be
wanting to see you.”  Lady Galadriel winked at here.

“It is getting dark.  This is one of my favorite times in Lothlorien.  I 
love it
when all the lamps are uncovered and the silvery light takes over.  The
trees glow, it is magical.”  She smiled looking up into the trees.  “Thank
you for showing me your gardens Lord Celeborn and thank you for
listening to me.  I will see you at dinner.”  She bowed and walked out of
the garden.

As she walked to the stairs she looked up and began to see elves
uncovering the lamps, she smiled and reached for a dark gray cloth near
her.  She pulled it and she uncovered a lamp and hung the cloth near the
lamp.  She ran up the stairs and towards her room to prepare for dinner
and eagerly wait to see Haldir.

Nim walked into her rooms and was surprised by what she saw.  “Haldir!”
She exclaimed. She ran and jumped into his arms.  “I did not expect you
yet.  I am so glad to see you.”  She kissed him on his lips and he pulled 
her
close to him and held the back of her head with one of his hands.

They kissed deeply and when Haldir broke the kissed he looked at her and
chuckled.  “I did not realized how dirty I was.”  He said as he wiped a
smudge of dirt off her chin.  “I should have cleaned up before I came here
but I could not wait to see you.”

She laughed, “I do not mind getting a little dirty.  I would not mind 
getting
a lot dirty with you my love.”  She pulled him closer to kissed him again.
“I am sorry I was not here when you arrived.”

“It is alright, I saw you talking with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn
and did not want to interrupt.  Is everything alright?”  He asked as he
stroked her hair.

“Yes Haldir, things are wonderful.  I was concerned about a few things
and they both helped put my mind at ease.”  She said as she held tight to
him and placed her ear to his chest.  “I love to hear your heartbeat.  It is 
so
calming and comforting.”

“My heart is here for you listening pleasure as long as you wish my love.”
He held her close and bent to kiss her head.  “I hate to break this up but
our lord and lady would not enjoy me showing up for dinner looking like
this.”  He pulled away and laughed.  “I think you may offend them as
well.”  He pointed to dirt now on her dress.  “I had better go bathe and
then I will come and escort you to dinner.”

“Alright and I had better do the same.”  She leaned to kiss him and walked
him to the door.  “See you shortly melethen.”

“I love you Nim.”  He kissed her and quickly walked down the corridor to
his room.

At dinner everyone was talking and enjoying dinner.  Nim noticed
Celeborn was exceptionally attentive to Galadriel and could not help but
smile to herself.  Perhaps their discussion earlier had started something.
Celeborn caught Nims gaze and winked at her.

Haldir noticed Nim ginning and whispered.  “Do you know something I
do not my love?”

She smiled and chuckled softly, “I may.  I think something has made our
Lord feel especially amorous tonight.  I think Lady Galadriel will be very
pleased with her husband tonight.”  She blushed and laughed again.

“Lord Celeborn is not the only one feeling amorous.”  He said as he kissed
her hand and stared into her eyes.

“If you do not stop we may make quite a scene here in the dining room.”
She smiled at him.

When dinner was finished Lord Celeborn rose, “My friends and guests
please excuse us.  My wife and I bid you good night.”  He took Galadriels
hand and led her out of the dining room, as they reached the door he
whispered into her ear and her laughter could be heard throughout the hall.

Haldir eyed Nim, “Just what do you know?”  She smiled and played coy,
“Now Haldir, Can I not be allowed a few secrets?”

“Fine then keep your secrets.  I will get them out of you eventually.  This
seems an opportune time to make our exit as well.”  After saying good
night to friends they left the hall hand in hand.

Haldir and Nimuwae sat together on the sofa in her room.  They held each
other and kissed deeply.  They broke the kiss and Nimuwae looked into
Haldirs eyes.  “Why are you so patient with me?”

He kissed her forehead,  “Nim, I love you.  Yes, I want you.  I want to
make love to you.  I want to join our bodies and souls.  I want to feel your
skin on mine but I am willing to wait.  This has to be right for the both of
us.”  He said as he pulled her closer.

“Haldir, I desire you as well.  I want to make love to you but I want to 
stay
in your arms in the morning.  I do not want you to leave in the morning
after we have been together the first time.”  She shook her head and
looked down.  “I ask too much, I know.  I am sorry.”

Haldir cupped her face.  “Nim, you do not ask too much.  I understand, I
really do.  I do not wish to leave you after we have been together for the
first time or any other time.  I will be off patrol in a week.  I will have 
one
week that I will work here with Lord Celeborn.  Let us just see how we are
feeling at that time.  You should not put pressure on yourself Nim.  I will
wait.”

He rose and pulled her with him.  “I will say good night for now and will
see you tomorrow when I return.  In the mean time remember that I love
you.”

“Good night my love.  Be safe tomorrow.”  She said as he claimed her
lips.  He pulled back then smiled and left.  Nim shut the door and leaned
her head against it.  “One day soon Haldir I will not let you leave.”


“The night is truly beautiful ‘Fin, is it not?”  Erestor said as he and his
love lay in the grass near the stream.

“Aye it is.  The stars are particularly bright.  I love seeing the 
reflection of
them in your eyes.”  Glorfindel said as he rolled to his side to kiss 
Erestors
neck.  He ran his hands down his chest and teased the hard bulge in his
leggings.  He teased the dark elfs arousal and then removed his hand.

Erestor hissed through his teeth at the light touch and he grabbed
Glorfindels hand and pressed it harder against himself.  “Not so fast ‘Fin.
I think you forgot something.”

“No my love I did not forget, I am just trying to make you beg for it.  I
love when you beg.”  He chuckled.

Erestors eyes flared.  “I will not beg melethen.  You will beg for me.”

“That sounds like a challenge Erestor.”  He said as he rose up on his
elbow.

“It is, who can outlast the other.”  Erestor grinned and sat up.  He stood
and began to walk to the woods.

“Oh Erestor I do not like this challenge.”  Glorfindel said as he stood and
followed his love.  He caught up to Erestor and pushed him against a tree.
Erestor laughed and ducked under Glorfindels arm and began walking to
the house.  Glorfindel growled and followed.


Glorfindel lost sight of Erestor and almost ran into him when he found
him again.  “Erestor what…”   Erestor turned and placed his hand over
Glorfindels mouth.  He pointed over his shoulder into a clearing in the
forest.  Glorfindel looked at the clearing to see Elladan and Elrohir in 
each
other’s arms.

Erestor removed his hand and turned to watch the young princes.
Glorfindel stood behind Erestor and also watched the lovely coupling-
taking place in front of them.  Elladan and Elrohir were in deep and
passionate kiss.  Elrohir broke the kiss to move his lips along his brothers
jaw line and down his neck.  Elladan whispered his brothers name and
Elrohir latched onto his skin, just above his collarbone, and sucked hard to
leave a purple passion mark.  His kissed and licked the mark he knew was
just a little painful.

Elladan moved to roll on top of his twin and as he moved Elladan caught a
glimpse of two shadows in the forest.  He spoke to his twin without words.
/ Glorfindel and Erestor are watching us my love.  /  I know, I felt them
close /  Should we continue?/  I would not stop now for anything./ You are
beautiful my brother./  You feel wonderful against me/

Elladan rubbed his body against his brother under him so they could feel
each other’s hardness.  Elladan kissed his brothers neck and Elrohir
moaned as Elladan left his mark in the same place he had just received his
mark.

Glorfindel touched himself as he watched the young princes.  He wanted
to touch his lover in front of him but knew Erestor would remind him of
their challenge.  He could no longer wait.  He reached to bring an arm
around Erestors waist.  “Can we put our challenge on hold for a while
melethen?”

Erestor leaned back against Glorfindel and rested his head on his shoulder.
“Damn the challenge.”  He said as he reached back to rub Glorfindels
erection.  Glorfindel began to grind his erection into Erestors buttocks.
They were breathing heavy as they continued to watch the twins.

Elladan had removed his brothers’ leggings and now stood to remove his
own.  He dropped back down between his brothers spread legs.  He took a
vial of oil he had brought with them and coated his fingers.  “Take me my
brother, my love.”  Elrohir whispered as Elladan bent to take his arousal
into his hot mouth and slid one finger into his brother simultaneously.
Elrohir bucked and moaned loudly as his brother prepared his passage and
sucked hard on his arousal.

Glorfindel began to remove Erestors robe and tunic and then removed his
own.  He ran his hands over Erestors muscular chest and then down to the
front of his leggings.  Erestor moaned quietly as Glorfindel kissed his
neck.  He moved his buttocks against Glorfindels rock hard erection he
could feel pressing against him.  Glorfindel removed his lovers’ leggings
and took him in hand.  Erestor gasped and moaned.  “’Fin, they will hear
us.”

“My love, I am sure they already know we are here.”  Glorfindel
whispered as he kissed Erestors ear and licked the tip.  Erestor shut his
eyes and reveled in his lovers’ arms.  Glorfindel pressed his lover down to
the ground.

After Elladan felt his brother was prepared to take him he rolled his
brother onto his stomach and pulled his hips up and back to him.  “I want
you and all fours melethron.”

“I need you now ‘Dan.  Make me yours.”  Elrohir moaned.

Elladan did not hesitate.  He slowly but firmly pressed his penis into his
brothers’ tight passage.  They both moaned loudly and Elladan stopped for
just a moment to give his brother time to adjust.  Elrohir began to press
back against Elladan and that was his cue to move.  He began to thrust,
trying not to hurt his brother but his desire took over and his thrusts
became harder and more aggressive.

“El, you feel so good to me.”  Elladan cried as he leaned forward to kiss
his brother on the back and took his arousal in hand.  He stroked Elrohir in
time with his thrusts.  He rubbed the sensitive gland inside Elrohirs
passage and in a few thrusts the passage tightened around him as Elrohir
came into Elladans hand and the grass beneath them.  Elladan found his
release seconds later and screamed his brothers name as he filled his
brother with his seed.

They fell together and panted as they rolled to face one another.  Elrohir
smiled and laughed softly.  “Do you think they enjoyed that as much as we
did?”

Elladan laughed,  “I hope so.  If not we could try again.”  He grinned,
brought his brothers face closer, and ran his tongue across his lips before
pulling him into a passionate kiss.

Glorfindel kept Erestor in front of him and pressed him onto his hands and
knees.  “I want to take you Erestor.”

“Have me ‘Fin.  Take me now.”  Erestor said breathlessly.  Glorfindel
removed his own leggings and took a vial of oil he carried with him.  He
slicked his own erection and hand with the oil and dropped back down to
where his lover waiting for him.  “Now ‘Fin.  I need to feel you inside
me.”

Glorfindel kissed Erestors soft buttocks and carefully and slid a finger 
into
his lover.  Erestor threw his head back and hissed at the feeling.
Glorfindel slowly slid his finger in and out and then as he added a second
finger and then a third he wrapped his other hand around Erestors already
weeping erection.  “’Fin, I can wait no longer.  Now, please” He cried.

Glorfindel removed his fingers and pressed the head of his shaft to the
stretched opening.  “I love you Erestor.”  He said as he pushed into him.
He slowly pressed until he filled his love with himself.  He began to
thrusts and then positioned himself to hit Erestors sweet spot every time.
He also continued to stroke Erestor as well.  Erestor did not last long
under Glorfindels skilled thrusting and stroking.  He came and cried his
lovers name.  Glorfindel stilled as Erestor tightened around him, then with
one more thrust he came as well.  They lay in the grass until their
breathing slowed.  “Do you think they heard us?”  Erestor asked.

Glorfindel laughed,  “Of course they heard us.  You screamed my name.”

Erestor chuckled,  “I could not help it ‘Fin, that is just what you do to 
me.”

Glorfindel kissed Erestors nose.  “I am not complaining ‘Restor.  I love to
make you scream.”  They rested for a short time and then stood and
dressed and returned to their rooms.  As they left they noticed the twins
were at it again, this time the positions were reversed.  Glorfindel smiled,
“Oh to be young.”

Erestor nudged his lover as they walked to the house,  “What do you mean
to be young?  I am ready to go again if you are.”

Glorfindel threw his head back and laughed.  “Erestor, I love you, you are
insatiable.”


Haldirs first day off patrol was being spent in Lord Celeborn office writing
and gathering reports of the last three weeks patrols.  He had seen Nim at
breakfast and again at the noon meal but had to leave to get back to work.
Lord Celeborn had not come to his office and Haldir was having trouble
concentrating.  He had not anticipated how difficult it would be to be so
close to Nimuwae and not be with her.

Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel were walking and noticed Nimuwae
walking towards them although she did not seem to notice them.  They
both laughed as she passed them and turned to her.  “Nimuwae, are you
well?”  Lord Celeborn said as he smiled.

Nimuwae turned to them.  “My lord and lady, I am so sorry.”  She bowed.
“No I am not well.  I am so nervous and cannot calm myself.”

Lord Celeborn took her hand and with his wife on his other arm walked
them to his gardens.  They said nothing as they walked.  They entered the
gardens they walked to the gazebo and sat down.

“Nimuwae was is it that has you so nervous.”  Celeborn asked her
although he already had a good idea.

“I want to give myself to Haldir tonight and have been very excited but as
the time gets closer I become more nervous.  My heart is racing and my
stomach feels like it is in knots.”  She said and they could see her hands
shaking.  “I know you told me to trusts Haldir to help me and that he
would be patient, but I want to make him happy and I am afraid I will
fail.”

Lady Galadriel smiled and laughed softly.  “My lady, I wish I could find
something amusing in all of this.”  Nim said as she dropped her head.

Galadriel apologized.  “Nimuwae please forgive me I am not laughing at
you.  I was just reminded of my first time.”  She looked at Celeborn and
then to Nim.  “I was just as nervous as you are now.  Do not be afraid.
What you are feeling is normal.  Your first time is always agonizing.”

“What am I to do?  I will never please Haldir if I cannot even control my
hands from shaking.”  She held her hands up and the tremble was evident.

Lord Celeborn smiled with sympathy but he really did not know how to
assure her.  Lady Galadriel stood and pulled Nimuwae into her arms.  “I
have an idea.  May I assist you?”

“Of course, what do we do?”  Nimuwae said with a weak smile on her
face.

Galadriel turned to her husband.  “My love, will you excuse us, we have
some work to do.  I will meet you at dinner.”  He nodded and Galadriel
turned back to Nim.  “I have some ideas that will help give you a sense of
control.  Do you think that will help?”  Nimuwae nodded and Galadriels
took Nimuwae by the hand.

They began to walk out of the garden.  “I want you and Haldir to have a
wonderful night together.  Here are my ideas.  First we will go to the
cooks and ask for Haldirs favorites to be made and a beautiful tray
prepared for the two of you to be brought to your room.”

Nimuwae smiled and already began to feel better.  Galadriel continued.
“Next we will go to my study and you will write and invitation asking
Haldir to join you in your room for dinner.  Then we will prepare your
room with candles and flowers.  We will make it the most beautiful and
romantic place Haldir has seen.”

“Lastly I will help you prepare yourself.  We will prepare a bath with
scented oils guaranteed to intoxicate your love.  Then I will help you dress
and braid your hair.  The rest is up to you and Haldir as that I cannot help
you with.  How does that sound?”  She said as she and Nimuwae reached
the kitchen.

Nimuwae just smiled at Galadriel for a moment.  “Did these things work
for you with Lord Celeborn?”  Galadriel laughed and leaned to whisper in
Nimuwaes ear.  “It is still working pen neth.”  She winked and they both
entered the kitchens giggling.

Galadriel and Nimuwae were still smiling and conspiring as they left
Galadriels study and she handed Nimuwaes invitation to an aide and asked
for it to be delivered to Haldir in Lord Celeborns office.  They headed for
Nimuwaes room to finish their preparations.

In Lord Celeborns office, he and Haldir had finished the reports and were
preparing the next patrol rosters.  Celeborn had noticed Haldirs distraction
and smiled to himself.  He almost felt sorry for his marchwarden now that
his wife was involved.  He remembered their first night together and knew
what Haldir may be in for.  He shook his head and grinned.  ‘He does not
stand a chance.’  He thought to himself.

The aide knocked and entered the office and said.  “I have been asked to
deliver this to Haldir sir.”  Celeborn motioned to Haldir and the aide
handed the envelope to him and turned to leave.  Haldir noticed a sprig of
Lavender on the envelope and he brought it to his nose and inhaled.

“Lavender is my favorite.”  He said as he smiled and opened the envelope.
Lord Celeborn could hardly stifle his chuckle.  Haldir opened the paper
and read:  The honor of you presence is lovingly requested for dinner and
more.  Tonight come to the room of your love at the dinner hour.

Haldirs mouth dropped open and his eyes were wide as he looked up at
Lord Celeborn who was ginning at him.  He narrowed his eyes, he knew
his Lord must know something or he would not be smiling like that at him.
“Should I be worried Lord Celeborn?”

Celeborn laughed and walked over to his friend.  “Yes you should my
friend.  Be excited but if you are in for anything close to what I am
imaging then you should be worried.  Nimuwae was so nervous earlier
that my wife took her under her wing to prepare for tonight.”

“My lord, Nim was nervous, why?”  Haldir looked confused.

Celeborn laughed again.  “Has the invitation not given you any idea?”
Haldir read the invitation again.  “Dinner and more.  Oh…Oh.”

Lord Celeborn continued to laugh and placed a hand on his shoulder.
“Good Luck to you my friend and if I were you, I would not be late.”  As
he reached the door he turned back to a stunned Haldir.  “Haldir I think we
have accomplished enough here today.  Why don’t you take tomorrow
off?”  Haldir could hear his laugh as he left and walked down the hall.
Haldir read the letter one more time and inhaled the Lavender.  He stood
and quickly left to go to his rooms.

While the bathtub filled, Galadriel and Nimuwae picked out the dress for
her to wear.  They selected a pale yellow colored dress with white and
gold stitching.  The sleeves had small gold and white flowers embroidered
along the edges.  “Glorfindel had this dress made for me.”  Nim said as
she laid the dress across the bed.

“It is beautiful Nimuwae.  I think Haldir will like it very much.”  
Galadriel
said as she and Nimuwae walked into the bathroom.

She helped Nimuwae out of her day dress and Nimuwae stepped into the
tub and leaned back against the end.  Galadriel had added some lavender
oil while the tub was filling and Nimuwae inhaled the aroma and began to
relax in the warm water.

They spoke little and Nim listened to Lady Galadriel hum as she washed
Nims hair and massaged her shoulders to help her relax even further.
After Nim left the tub Galadriel wrapped a towel around her and they went
into the bedroom.  Nimuwae dried herself and before she put her dress on
Lady Galadriel dabbed a drop of the lavender oil between her breasts and
behind each knee.

She helped Nimuwae put on the dress and then Galadriel went to work on
Nims hair.  She brushed it until all the tangles were gone.  She applied a
small amount of oil to her hands and ran her fingers through Nimuwaes
hair.  She grabbed two handfuls of her hair and leaned to smell.  “That is
lovely Nimuwae.”

Galadriel took her time to braid Nims hair just the way she wanted.  She
braided gold thread through the braids and pulled the braids together at
shoulder level.  She brushed the unbraided hair so that it would fall over
Nims shoulders.  Nimuwae smiled as she watched Galadriel, in the mirror,
making sure everything was just right.

“You did this for Lady Celebrian as well didn’t you?”  Nim asked

“Yes I did.  She was even more nervous than you.”  She smiled and leaned
to kiss Nim on the head.  There was a knock at the door and they both
looked at each other nervously.

“I am not ready.  He is early!”  Nim said as she stood and grabbed
Galadriels hands.

Lord Celeborns voice was heard.  “It is I Nimuwae.  Pen neth may I come
in.”

Nimuwae exhaled.  “Thank goodness.  Yes my lord, please come in.”

Celeborn walked in and smiled brightly.  He walked to his wife and put
his arm around her.  “My love she is a vision.”  He reached for Nimuwaes
hand.  “You are truly lovely Nimuwae.  Haldir is very lucky.”

“Thank you my lord.  Lady Galadriel, thank you for your help today.  You
have helped turn a potential disaster into something wonderful.”  She
stepped forward and took them both in her arms.

“My love, Haldir will be here soon.  We should be going to the dining hall
for our own dinner.”  Celeborn said as he turned to go to the door.

“Melethen, we are not dining in the hall tonight.”  She said as she looked
over her shoulder at him and winked.  She turned back to Nimuwae who
was smiling brightly at them.  “Nimuwae, may you have a night beyond
your expectations.  Love each other.  That is all Haldir expects.  Just give
him your love.”  She leaned to kiss Nimuwae on the forehead and turned
to leave.

Celeborn stood looking at his wife.  “Then where are we dining?  I am
hungry.”

Galadriel cupped his face and smiled.  “Melethron, I have everything you
need to satisfy your hunger.”  She kissed him lightly on the lips and turned
back to Nim as she exited the door pulling a stunned Celeborn along.
“Good night Nimuwae.”  She closed the door.

Nimuwae turned to the mirror to take another look at herself.  She kissed
the mithril pin Erestor had given to her, placed it in the jewelry box on 
the
dresser, and then began lighting the candles throughout the room.  One of
the kitchen assistants brought the tray with Haldirs favorites, they set the
table, and Nim took her hands and thanked her for her help.  “You are
most welcome, miss.  The room is beautiful and you look radiant if you do
not mind me saying so.”

“I do not mind.  Thank you very much.”  She inclined her head as the lady
left the room.  Nim walked to the sofa and sat waiting for the only element
left to make this moment perfect.  Haldir.

Nim did not have to wait long.  There was a soft knock at the door.  Nim
took a deep breath and opened the door.  She stepped back to let Haldir
come in but he did not move.  She smiled at him as he looked her up and
down.  She did the same to him.  He looked gorgeous wearing black
leggings, a light gray shirt, and dark blue tunic with black boots to his
knees.  Nim blushed as she imagined how he would feel beneath her
hands.

“Come in Haldir.”  She said trying to hide her blush.

He walked in and as she closed the door he caught her arm.  “You look
absolutely beautiful.”  He leaned to kiss her softly.

He looked around the room at the candles and flowers.  He inhaled deeply,
taking in the scent from all the flowers.  “Your room looks beautiful and
very romantic.  You did all this for me?”

She walked to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.  “Yes, it is for
you.  I must confess I had some help.  Haldir tonight this is our room.”  He
pulled her close and kissed her sweetly.  “Are you hungry?  I had some
food prepared for us.”  She motioned to the table.

Haldir nodded and they walked to the table.  “These are my favorites.”  He
held her chair for her and poured them each some wine.  “How did you
know?”

“I had some help with that as well.”  She smiled and held her goblet up.
“Here is to a lovely evening for us.”

“I’ll drink to that.”  He smiled.  He could not take his eyes off of her as
they ate.  “You know Nim, I became very nervous after I received your
invitation.  Lord Celeborn was absolutely no help at all with his cat like
grin.”

She laughed.  “Haldir, you do not know about being nervous.  I became a
complete mess after lunch.  I wanted tonight to be perfect.”

He reached for her hand and kissed it.  “It is Nim, it is.”

They finished eating and took their wine to stand on the balcony.  The
lights were all uncovered and everywhere they looked the trees were
glowing.  Haldir took her goblet and set it on a table with his.  He took 
her
in his arms and held her close.  She pressed her ear to his chest to listen 
to
his heartbeat and breathing.

He kissed the top of her head and she looked up at him.  “I love you.”

“I love you my Nim.”  He captured her lips in a passionate kiss and
pushed his tongue past her lips.  He moaned as his tongue touched hers.
They continued the kiss with tongues touching and making deep swipes in
each other’s mouths.

Haldir moved from her mouth and began kissing her jaw and then her
neck.  Nim moaned softly and held tight to his shoulders.  Haldir knew
soon he would not be able to stop as his desire for her was becoming more
than he could bear.

He moved back to her mouth and then stopped, placing his forehead to
hers.  They were both breathing heavily.  Nim looked at him afraid she
had done something wrong.  “Haldir, what is wrong?”  She said looking
into his eyes.

He cupped her face gently.  “Nimuwae, I want you so much.  I have to
make sure you are alright with this and that you are ready to be with me.”

“I am ready my love.  I want to share myself with you.  I will need your
help though.”  She took his hands in hers and he nodded for her to go on.
“I have never done this before.  You must guide me and tell me how to
please you.  I want to give you pleasure and I am trusting you to show me
how.”

Her confession and her complete trust in him pulled at his heart.  He knew
he would have to restrain his need and move slowly with her.  He took her
mouth in his and pressed her hard against him.  He moaned as she ran her
hands slowly down his back, over his hips and then over his buttocks.  He
kissed her neck again and he could smell the lavender in her hair.  His
mind reeled.

Nim moved to whisper in his ear.  “You make me feel so good, melethen.”
She licked his ear and gently sucked the tip between her soft lips.  Haldir
moaned loudly at her words and crushed her against him.  He bent down,
scooped her up, and carried her over to the bed.  He kissed her again
before he laid her on the bed.

She moved over so he could lie beside her.  He removed his tunic and
boots, untucked his shirt, and then lay down.  He wrapped a possessive
arm around her and pulled her close.  They stared at each other for a
moment then Nim leaned in to kiss his cheek and then his ear.  She ran her
hand over his neck then over his shoulder and pulled his shirt open and her
lips followed her hand.  She kissed his collarbone and then licked along
the same line back up to his jaw.

He could not believe he was finally with her in the way he had dreamed.
He had grown very hard with the ministrations of her lips and tongue.  He
began to wonder what she had been so nervous about.

Haldir returned the favor by kissing Nims ear up to the sensitive tip.  She
moaned and brought her leg up and rubbed her thigh on his hip.  He
reached down, rubbed her foot, and slowly moved up her leg moving her
dress up as he reached her thigh.  Nim hooked her lower leg over his hip
and pulled them closer together.  He let his leg fall between hers as they
joined lips again.  Haldir moved further up her thigh until he moved his
hand to rub her soft, round bottom.

Nim moved her hips seductively and Haldir thought he might go mad at
her movements.  He wanted to feel her skin against his.  He whispered to
her.  “I think we are overdressed, my love.”

“Then let us remedy that.”  She gave him a nudge as he began to sit up on
the edge of the bed.  She moved off the bed and stood in front of him.  She
reached to pull his shirt over his head and then let her hands trace the
muscles of his chest.

Haldir reached up, slid her dress off her shoulders, and slowly let it fall 
to
her waist.  He held his breath as he looked at her.  He pulled her close and
rested his head on her breasts.  He could smell the lavender oil that had
been applied there.  He turned his head and kissed her breast and then her
taut nipple.  Nim hissed at the feeling.  He took her nipple into his mouth
and his hand caressed the other breast.

He could hear Nims heartbeat speed up and her breathing become heavier.
He teased her nipple with his tongue and her other with his fingertips.
Nims head fell back and she closed her eyes.  She placed her hand on
Haldirs head and tangled her fingers in his hair.  She brought her head
down to kiss his.  He looked back up at her and she smiled.  Haldir placed
his hands on her hips and carefully slid the dress down over her hips and it
fell to the floor around her feet.  Haldir wrapped protective arms around
her and she cupped his face with both her hands.

She captured his lips and kissed him so deeply.  This was a kiss that she
was in control of as she leaned her body closer to his.  Nim traced his lips
with her tongue, sucked his bottom lip into her mouth, and lightly nibbled
it with her teeth.  Haldir willingly let her control this.  She stepped back
and pulled him to stand.  She reached for the lacings of his leggings and
slowly, almost torturously unlaced them while her tongue moved back and
forth slowly from one side of her lips to the other.  Haldir smiled as her
watched her.  She pushed his leggings down to the floor and he stepped
out of them.

He pulled her back up to him and for the first time they could feel their
bodies together, skin against skin.  Nimuwae could feel his hard arousal
against her stomach and she began to feel a burning need to have him
touch her and to touch him.  “Haldir, touch me, melethen.”  She whispered
against his lips.

“Nimuwae, you feel so good against me.”  He said as he turned her and
they sat on the bed.  She reached down to take Haldirs erection in her hand
and Haldir gasped softly as she stroked the head with her thumb.  He let
his head fall back and moaned as Nim kissed his neck and then his
shoulder.  “Oh Nimuwae, I want you.  I want you now.”

Nim shifted herself back to lie down on the bed and Haldir followed her.
He rolled to his side and placed his hand on her stomach.  He kissed her as
he moved his hand lower until her reached the soft lips of her opening.
Nim tensed and he whispered.  “I love you.”  She looked deep into his
eyes as he slid his finger between her wet folds.

Nim arched her body, her head rocked back, and she slowly closed her
eyes.  A slow, low moan came from her mouth and Haldir kissed her neck.
He pressed a finger deeper into her moving very slowly as to not cause her
pain.  He moved down to take her breast in his mouth and slowly began to
move his finger in and out of her.  She began to move her hips against
Haldirs finger and he carefully added a second finger into her wet
opening.

Haldirs desire to be inside her took over and he removed his fingers and
rolled on top of her.  He looked into her eyes and she nodded.  She raised
her knees instinctively and Haldir aimed himself to her wetness.  She
reached around him with both hands on his back and as he penetrated she
dug her fingers into his back.  They both gave a long, loud moan.

Haldir only pressed halfway into her, as he knew she would have pain
with his first deep thrust.  He wrapped her in his arms and held her tightly
as he thrust deeply past her virginal barrier.  She cried out and bit into 
his
shoulder.  He winced slightly at the bite but continued to hold her until 
her
pain passed.  He laid her back down and cringed when he saw tears on her
cheeks.

He kissed her tears and she whispered.  “It is alright Haldir.  The pain is
passing.”  He began to thrust slowly and he kissed her softly.  His thrusts
quickened slightly and Nim moaned into his mouth.  Haldir pressed onto
his elbows and they locked eyes as he drove into her.  She could feel him
stroke a sensitive area inside that she had not realize was there until now.

Haldir noticed Nims breathing becoming ragged and her hips were moving
with him.  She shook her head from side to side and as she came and cried
Haldirs name.  Hearing this along with her tightening even more around
him caused Haldir to find his release and he moaned as he filled her with
his essence.  Haldir lay on her and was afraid he would crush her.  When
he tried pull out and roll off her she stopped him.  “No stay.  Do not leave
me yet.  I need to feel you in me a little longer.”  She wrapped her legs
around his waist and clung to him.

Haldir had tears in his own eyes hearing her words.  He relaxed on top of
her and they lay together until his member softened and slowly slid from
her.  He kissed her cheeks, forehead, her chin and settled on her lips.  He
pulled back and looked at her eyes.  They beamed and sparkled as she
smiled at him.

Haldir rolled onto his side and pulled her close.  ‘Are you well Nim?”  He
said as he kissed her lips lightly.

“I am very well Haldir.  Are you well?”  She chuckled.

“I am beyond well.  I feel wonderful.”  He kissed her neck as she giggled
and threw her head back.  “You had no reason to be nervous about giving
me pleasure, my love.  You gave me much pleasure.”

They lay there lazily running their hands and fingers over each other’s
bodies.  Both of them slick with sweat.  Nimuwae leaned in to lick across
Haldirs collarbone and the base of his neck, she could taste the salt and
sweetness of him mixed on her tongue.

“Melethron, I know there are other ways for me to pleasure you.  When
you are ready to show me I promise to be a willing student.”  She smiled
and kissed him.

“I understand vanimaer.  I promise to be a patient teacher and a very
willing participant.”  He smiled and pulled the cover over them both.  He
put his arm around her and she laid her head on his chest and while
listening to the comforting sound of his heartbeat she drifted into reverie.
Haldir could feel Nim relax and he held her hand that was resting on his
chest.  “There will never be another for me Nimuwae.  You are all I will
ever want or need.”  He whispered and kissed her head as he also found
reverie taking him over.  (beautiful one)

Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel did not expect Haldir and Nimuwae at
breakfast.  When the lord and lady arrived at the dining hall for the noon
meal they looked around the room.  They did not see Haldir and Nimuwae
and exchanged amused grins.
“Should we check on them?”  Lord Celeborn asked with a concerned look
on his face.

“Nay my husband, we would know if there was a problem.”  She said as
she held his face.

“Well, I guess we have underestimated Nimuwaes passion and
Haldirs…um…endurance.”  Lord Celeborn said with a chuckle.

Galadriel giggled.  “No, my love, I have underestimated nothing.  Haldir
has been so patient with her and as nervous and excited as Nim was
yesterday, I knew they would have an incredible night together.  Just as
we did.”

Celeborn smiled.  “And apparently the better part of the day as well.”
They both laughed and walked to the table to eat.

Later that afternoon Haldir and Nimuwae shared a bath.  They sat face to
face with Nims legs straddling him.  “I want you here with me always
Nimuwae.”  Haldir said as he brushed a strand of hair from her face.

“You will be hard pressed to get rid of me now, Haldir.”  She smiled.

“Would you live here in Lothlorien?  Could you really leave Imladris?”
Haldir asked as he kissed her neck and shoulder.

“I would and I will.  I was concerned about not being able to see my
fathers but Lord Celeborn told me that before I was found Ada and ‘Fin
always traveled here for their meetings.  They only stopped coming here
when Ada refused to leave me to travel.  He was sure they would have no
objections to traveling here if I stayed.”  She smiled and traced his bottom
lip with her thumb.

Haldir looked at her concentrating on her eyes.  “I will need to speak to
Erestor and Glorfindel, Nim”

She smiled knowing exactly why he needed to talk to them.  She loved the
fact that he was showing such respect for her father.  “I know my love, I
need to speak to them as well.  There was much my letter did not tell
them.”

“Tomorrow I will talk to Lord Celeborn and see when he thinks he could
spare me for a time so that we may travel together.”  He said as he pulled
her close and into a loving kiss.

The door to the dining hall opened and Haldir and Nimuwae stepped into
the room, hand in hand, as many eyes turned to look at them.  Celeborn
and Galadriel stood and walked to meet them.

“Well, we were just discussing whether we should send out a search party
to find the two of you.”  Lord Celeborn grinned.  Haldir and Nim both
smiled and blushed.

“You both are radiant.  I will assume you enjoyed yourselves last night.”
Lady Galadriel said smiling.

Celeborn laughed.  “And this morning and the afternoon.”

They all laughed hard and Nimuwae cracked to Celeborn.  “Lord Celeborn
you are truly wicked.”

“Am I lying?  Did you not enjoy yourselves this morning and this
afternoon?”  He said trying to look offended.

“You are not lying, my lord.  We enjoyed ourselves very much.”  She
winked at him.
Haldir and Galadriel were enjoying this bantering they were witnessing.
“Did you enjoy yourself last night?  As I remember when I last saw you,
you were complaining that you were hungry.”  Galadriel was giggling
now.  “Was you hunger…um… satisfied?  Lord Celeborn?”  She smiled
and raised her eyebrows waiting for the answer.

His smile beamed at her and he said.  “Oh yes and my appetite was
voracious I assure you.”  He smiled at Galadriel and kissed her hand.  “My
hunger was completely satisfied and more.”  The obvious reference to
Nimuwaes invitation was not lost on the group as they began to laugh
again.

“Alright, that’s quite enough you two.”  Lady Galadriel said as she tried to
stifle her laughs.

Lord Celeborn and Nimuwae burst into laughter and he embraced her.  “I
am happy for you my dear Nim.”  He reached for Haldir and embraced
him as well.  “Take care of each other, love each other, and be happy.”

The next day Nimuwae spent with Lady Galadriel in the healing rooms
talking about different herbs and potions.  Lord Celeborn found them in
the afternoon and asked them to accompany him to his office.  He was
looking very serious.

As they followed him Lady Galadriel looked at Nim and winked.  “What
did you do now Nimuwae?”

“I did nothing, my lady.  What did you do, or not do?”  She said as they
both got the giggles.  Celeborn looked over his shoulder at them and shook
his head.  He enjoyed the playfulness the two ladies shared.

They entered his office and Haldir stood and bowed to the lady and kissed
Nim.  Lord Celeborn addressed Lady Galadriel.  “Haldir has asked to be
allowed to take a leave so he and Nimuwae may travel to Imladris.  He
wishes to talk to Erestor and Glorfindel.  I am inclined to permit this 
after
his next patrol duty is complete.  Do you have any objections my lady?”

“No I have no objections, my lord.  If you can spare him then they should
go.  We will need to alert Elrond.”  Galadriel said as she smiled at them.

“My lady I was hoping to surprise Ada when I returned.  Must we tell
them we are coming?”  Nimuwae asked.

“It is proper that Elrond knows who is traveling in his lands.  We can ask
him not to tell anyone else though.  I am sure he will understand and
agree.”

“Thank you, thank you both.  I will miss you while I am gone.”  Nim said
as she inclined her head to them.

“Yes, thank you Lord Celeborn.  Let me know what I can do to make my
absence easier on you and the men.”  Haldir also bowed.

“Well we have a lot of work to do in the meantime.  Ladies, if you will
please excuse us.”
Celeborn eyed them.

“Come Nimuwae, that is our cue.”  She smiled at her husband as she took
Nimuwaes hand and they left the room.

Three weeks later they were ready to leave.  Lord Celeborn led Nimuwae
to the stables while Lady Galadriel talked to Haldir.  “Lord Elrond sent a
letter and is anxious to see you Nimuwae.  He is keeping your return a
secret.  Have a safe trip and may your reunion with Erestor and Glorfindel
be joyous.”  Lord Celeborn said as he kissed Nimuwae hand.

“Thank you my lord.  It will be joyous.  I just hope Ada does not give
Haldir to much trouble.”  She chuckled and raised her eyebrows.

“He can handle Erestor.  You should have seen them at some of the
meetings we had.  Haldir can be tenacious.”  He winked at her.  “You have
already discovered that though, haven’t you?”  They both laughed and
embraced.

“Haldir, there is something I need you to do for me and for Nimuwae.”
Galadriel said as they walked down the stairs.

“Anything my lady, what do you wish?”  Haldir said as he looked ahead at
Nimuwae and Celeborn.

“When you pass the village where you found Nimuwaes mother,
encourage her to stop and spend a short time there.  I feel this may be what
she needs to finally needs to come to terms with what she saw in her
vision.”  She said as she took his hand.

“Lady Galadriel, perhaps she has dealt with that enough.  She has been
very happy as of late.”  He said eyeing her.

“Perhaps Haldir but I feel there is still more to come.  If she does stop
there she will need you to help her through it.  Be ready my friend.”  She
said as the reached the horses.

“I look forward to your return here.  It will be wonderful to have you
living here.”  Lady Galadriel said as she embraced Nimuwae and kissed
her


Elrond was having trouble keeping the secret.  Erestor was becoming more
anxious as he had no idea when or if Nimuwae was returning and was
becoming a pain to everyone.  Poor Glorfindel was trying everything to
console his mate.  He was not having much success.

Erestor stormed out of Elrond office after being denied permission to
travel to Imladris.  “Lord Elrond, I do not know what to do with him.  Is
there no news from Nimuwae or the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien?”
Glorfindel implored.

Elrond eyed him carefully.  “Close the door my friend.”  Glorfindel did as
requested and retuned to his chair.  “Glorfindel, I will tell you what I 
know
but only under the condition that you tell no one, especially not Erestor.  
I
must have your word.”

“I give you my word Elrond.  Is there something wrong?”  Glorfindel look
concerned.

Elrond leaned forward,  “There is nothing wrong meldir.  Haldir and
Nimuwae should arrive tomorrow sometime early in the afternoon.”
(friend)

“That is wonderful Elrond!”  He took Elronds hands.  “Why are we not
telling Erestor?”

“It was Little Nims wish to surprise you both.  I hate to see him so upset
and actually I was not to tell you either but perhaps you can reassure him
without letting him know.”  Elrond said as he raised his eyebrow.

Glorfindel nodded.  “It will make it easier Elrond.  I can relax now that I
know she is close.  Oh Erestor will be so happy to see her and so will I.
Does anyone else know?”

“No Glorfindel and no one else is to know.  Do you understand?”  Elrond
stood with Glorfindel and the councilor nodded.  “As I understand Haldir
wishes to talk to you and Erestor.  I can only think of one reason he would
make a trip here to talk with you both.  I have quietly planned a
celebration for the night after they arrive.  ”

“Erestor and I have talk at great length about their apparent growing
relationship.  He has warmed to the idea of their involvement.  Although I
am sure Erestor will make Haldir work for it, he will give his consent.  I
have always admired Haldir.  I think it is a great match.”  He smiled at
Elrond.  “I promise Elrond, I will not ruin the surprise.  Now let me go and
see if I can distract my love for one more night.”  Glorfindel winked as he
left the room.


Nimuwae stopped her horse and stared at the village ahead of them.
“Nim, are you alright?”  Haldir said as he stopped next to her.

“Yes my love, just give me a moment.”  She climbed down off her horse.
“I just want to look around.”

“I will join you.”  He climbed down and walked with her.

“Where did you find her, Haldir?”  She said as she looked down the path
towards the stream.

“Come with me and I will show you.”  He took her hand and led her closer
to the stream.
“Here, she was lying here.”  He bent down and rubbed the ground.

Nim removed the mithril pin on her chest, sat on the ground where he
pointed, and stared at the pin in her hands.  Haldir sat next to her and 
held
her as she began to cry.  They sat there for sometime and then Nimuwae
spoke.  “I will never forget her.  She gave me life and then gave her life
for me.  This place does not seem so full of pain any longer.”

“You can now feel at peace my love.  Your mothers memories can be only
good ones now.”  Haldir said as he kissed her temple.  “May I pin that
back on you?”  He stood pulling her up with him.

“You can Haldir.  Thank you for loving me.”  She kissed him after he
finished with her pin.

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___________


Glorfindel found Erestor pacing in one of the gardens.  “Erestor my love,
please you are going to wear a path in the grass.”

“I don’t understand ‘Fin.  Why is she not returning?  She has her answers,
she has had time with Haldir, and she says she is not angry with me.  I
cannot help but think she is avoiding me.”  Erestor said looking so
distressed.

“Erestor, she will not return without Haldir to escort her and he is
important to Lord Celeborn.  I am sure they are just waiting until he can be
spared from his duties.”  Glorfindel said not realizing how true his words
were.

Erestor turned and stared at Glorfindel.  He thought for a while about what
his love had said.  “I know you are right but, I miss her terribly.”

Glorfindel took Erestor in his arms.  “It will be dark soon.  I am reminded
of our daughters’ orders.  I would not want to be accused of not following
though.”

“Glorfindel, I do not think we have time before dinner, melethron.”  He
kissed his lover.

“I am not that hungry my love, at least not for food.  I want to take you
now, right here.”  He said as he licked Erestor ear.

Erestor hissed.  “We will be seen.”

“Nay, we will not.  No one comes to these gardens except you and I and
occasionally the twins.  The princes are still at the practice fields and 
then
they will be going to dinner.  I do not think we will be disturbed.”  He 
said
as he pulled Erestors robe from his shoulders.

He laid the robe on the ground and pressed Erestor down with him.
Erestor kissed his love hard and latched onto his neck just below his ear.
He sucked hard leaving his mark.  Glorfindel hissed and moaned.

Erestor whispered into Glorfindels ear.  “You can take me but we will do
it my way.”

Glorfindel grinned.  “What is your way melthronen vron?” (dark lover)

“This way.”  Erestor pushed Glorfindel down on his back and straddled
his thighs.  Erestor rubbed Glorfindels bulging arousal.  “Tonight I will be
on top my love.”

Glorfindel chuckled.  “Anyway you want it ‘Restor.  I will enjoy watching
you being impaled over and over by me.”  He sat up and took Erestor lips.
They kissed deep and began removing each other’s clothes.  Glorfindel
handed Erestor the oil.  Erestor pour oil in his palm and the slowly stroked
his lover, covering his painfully hard member.

Glorfindel moaned and bucked his hips into Erestor.  “Erestor, I want you.
I want to feel you around me.”

Erestor moved to position himself over Glorfindels engorged arousal.
“My love, I have not prepared you.”  Glorfindel said as he grabbed Erestor
to stop him.

“I will be fine, my love.  I need to feel you.”  He leaned to kiss 
Glorfindel
and as he sat back up he lowered himself onto Glorfindel and cried out at
the feeling of his lover filling him.

Glorfindel moaned and threw his head back.  “Melme, I love you.”
Erestor began to raise and lower himself onto Glorfindel.  Slowly, until
Glorfindel took Erestors hardness in his hand and began stroking him.
Erestor groaned and bucked harder against Glorfindel.

They moved together until simultaneously they found release.  Erestor
screamed and his seed shot into Glorfindels hand and onto his stomach.
Glorfindels seed filled Erestors hot passage and he hissed at the burning
sensation.

Completely exhausted Erestor collapsed onto Glorfindel and he wrapped
his arms around him.  They lay together for a long time until the dressed
and returned to their chambers.



Ariens light was high in the sky when Haldir and Nim crossed in to
Imladris and Nim took a deep breath.  “It smells like home.  These
fragrances are so familiar.”  She looked over to Haldir and smiled.

“Elrond must have been able to keep your secret or someone would have
already met us.”  Haldir smiled back at her.

They were closer to the house but could not yet see it.  Shouts and metal
clashing could be heard to their left.  Nim smiled.  “The training grounds,
lets see if the princes are there.”  She led Haldir to a clearing and the
dismounted their horses.

“Keep your arm up Elladan!  He will take you every time if you leave
yourself open.”  She shouted to the prince.

All turned to see if their ears were deceiving them.  Elrohir ran to greet
her.  “Little Nim you have returned!  It is wonderful to see you.”  He said
as he caught her in his arms.

“It is wonderful to see you El’.  I have missed you.”  She said and then
moved to hug Elladan as he approached.  Elrohir greeted Haldir.

“Little Nim, you are back.  It is about time.”  Elladan scooped her up and
twirled her.

“’Dan, it is so good to see you.  How have you both been?”  She said as
she kissed his cheek.

“We are well and I see you have not returned alone.”  Elladan said as he
winked at her.  “Haldir, it is good to see you meldir.”

“It is good to see you as well Elladan.”  Haldir bowed to the princes.

“Have you been to the house?  Have you see Erestor?  How are our
grandparents?  Did you enjoy Lothlorien?”  The twins both pelted her with
questions.

Nim laughed.  “Wait a minute, No we have not reached the house so I
have not seen Ada.  Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn are wonderful and
send their love.  Yes, I enjoyed Lothlorien very much.”  She smiled at
Haldir.

“Well let us not keep you from Erestor and ‘Fin.  They have missed you so
much.  We will see you at dinner tonight.  It is so good to have you back
Little Nim.”  They kissed her and began to walk back to finish their
training for the day.

As Nim and Haldir mounted their horses and returned to the path to the
house Haldir spoke.  “Little Nim, eh?”

She laughed.  “I think I will always be Little Nim to them.”

At last she could see the house.  Nims smile beamed as she rode to the
courtyard.  She could see Elrond there talking to Arwen.  Elrond looked
up and smiled.  “Arwen it looks like we have guests.”  He said as he
motioned to them.

Arwen turned and screamed when she saw Nim.  “You are back.  Nim is it
really you?”  She said as she ran to meet her.  Nim stopped her horse and
Haldir reached over to help her down.

“Yes it is I.  Arwen I have missed you.”  She ran and the jumped into each
other’s arms.  They hugged and kissed each other, laughed and cried all at
the same time.  Elrond walked to greet Haldir as he came down from his
horse smiling as he watched the friends holding each other.

Glorfindel and Erestor were busy working in the office.  Glorfindel was
having a difficult time, as he knew with each minute that passed Nim was
getting closer.  He thought he heard voices in the courtyard and quietly got
up from his chair to look out the window.  He almost screamed as her saw
her.  Their daughter was back.  He walked to Erestor and said.  “My love I
am going to get some tea.  Would you care for some?”

Erestor placed his hand on Glorfindels.  “That would be lovely.  Thank
you melethen.”
He returned to his writing.  Glorfindel ran after he cleared the doorway.
He could not wait to hold her again.

Lord Elrond, I have missed you so.”  Nimuwae said as she bowed and then
embraced him tightly.  “Thank you for keeping my secret.”

“Ada, you knew she was returning and you did not tell me.”  Arwen
looked shocked at her father.

“I am sorry my dear.  Nimuwae asked that I tell no one.”  He shrugged his
shoulders looking at Nim.  “Nim, I am sorry but there is one that I told.”
He was stopped from finishing when Nims eyes shifted to the stairs

There stood the golden one, her ‘Fin.  Her eyes filled with tears as she ran
to him.  “My ‘Fin!”  She ran and met him at the bottom of the stairs.  She
jumped into his arms and they held each other tightly.

“Little Nim, you have come back.  I have missed you terribly.”  He looked
at her but would not let her go.

“I have missed you my ‘Fin.  You looked beautiful as always.”  She said
as he finally put her down.  He held her arms out to fully look her over.
“You have never looked more beautiful.  You look so happy and
peaceful.”  He leaned into her ear as he looked at Haldir.  “Love suits you
well” He smiled at her.

She giggled as Haldir approached.  Haldir bowed and Glorfindel inclined
his head to Haldir.  Glorfindel smiled and then suddenly embraced Haldir.
“Thank you my friend.  Thank you for caring for her, for being with her
and for loving her.”  He looked back at Nim as Haldir put his arm around
her.

Nim smiled.  “Where is he ‘Fin?”  He looked up at their office window.
“He has buried himself in paperwork.  He will be so excited to see you.
Go to him.  I will show Haldir to his room and then we will join you in a
little while.”

Nim looked back to Arwen.  “I will see you later Nim.  Do not worry we
have plenty of time.  Go to Erestor.”  Arwen said and nodded to assure
her.

“I love you ‘Fin.”  She said as she hugged him and kissed his cheek.  She
eyed the passion mark on his neck and grinned at him as she held his hair
back.  “I see you have followed my orders.”  She laughed.

“To the letter my love, to the letter.  Now go.”  He grinned as he gave her
a push.

“I will see you shortly, my love.”  She kissed Haldir and headed up the
stairs.

Nim ran through the corridors of the house and said hello to those she
passed, as they were all happy to see her again.  She slowed as she reached
the office doorway.  She stopped took a deep breath and turned to stand in
the doorway.  She just looked at him and tears filled her eyes.  There was
her father, her true father, standing over his desk as she had seen him do
so many times.

“Glorfindel are you just going to stand there looking at me?”  Erestor said
without looking up.

Nim giggled and took a step in the room.  Erestors head snapped to the
side to look at who was giggling at him.  He felt as if his knees would
buckle and stared for a brief moment.  “Nim, are you really here?”  He
took a step away from his desk.

“I am here Ada.”  She said as they both ran to each other’s arms and fell
into an embrace.  Neither said anything for a few moments.  They held
each other and cried.  “I missed you Ada.”  Nim finally spoke.

“Nimuwae, I have been miserable without you.  I was so afraid you would
hate me.”  He said as he looked down.

“Ada I could never hate you.  I love you so much.  Now that I have my
answers, I only love you more.  I never thought that was possible, but I
do.”  She said as she cried and held onto him tightly.

“Nim, I am so glad you are home.  Why did you not tell us you were
coming?”  He said as he hugged her again.

“Ada I wanted to surprise everyone.  Lord Elrond knew but you cannot be
angry with him.  He was only doing what I asked.”  She smiled at him.

“Where is Haldir?”  He asked as he lowered his gaze on her.

She knew this look well but it had been a long time since it she had been
threatened by it.  “He is with Glorfindel.  They are going to join us
shortly.”  She looked intently at him.  “Ada, you will be nice, won’t you?
He means so much to me.  Falling in love was the last thing I had on my
mind upon going to Lothlorien.  It just happened.”  She said as she sat
down on his desk and he sat in his chair.

He smiled as he watched her.  So many times as she grew she would sit
just as she was now, talking to Glorfindel and himself, swinging her legs
as she spoke.  “Ada, he was with me and cared for me when Lady
Galadriel guided me through my visions.  He did not have to go through
that but he did.  I love him Ada and he loves me.  I need to know you are
alright with this.”

“You look so happy my love.  I am happy you have found love and that he
loves you.  I would like to talk to him first before I give my approval.”  
He
smiled and kissed her hand.  He stood and took her in his arms and they
held each other until Glorfindel cleared his throat and he and Haldir stood
in the doorway.

Nimuwae stood and walked to hug Haldir and then gave him a sweet kiss
on the lips.  Glorfindel watched Erestor carefully and walked to take his
hand.  “Doesn’t she look wonderful melethen?”

“Yes she does ‘Fin.  Haldir it is good to see you again.”  He walked to
greet him.  Nim eyed her father and nudged Haldir to go to him.  “I owe
you a great deal of thanks for being such a good friend to Nimuwae.”

“Erestor it is very good to see you and you owe me nothing.  It has been
my honor and pleasure to be with Nim.  She walked over to Glorfindel to
watch these two closer.  Glorfindel gave her a reassuring squeeze and
whispered.  “All will be well Little Nim.”

Erestor looked over to Nim.  “My love why don’t you go and rest.  I
would like to talk to Haldir.”  He said as he walked to the office door.

“Ada.”  She said with a warning in her voice.

“Nim, it is alright I would very much like to talk to Erestor.”  Haldir said
as she reached him and he kissed her forehead.

“Will you escort Nim to her room ‘Fin?’  Erestor said to his beloved.

“I have not been gone so long that I have forgotten my way around Ada.  I
would feel better if ‘Fin stayed here.  I will go and visit with Arwen.  We
will meet you at dinner.”  She looked back at Haldir.  “I love you.”  She
said as she left the room.  She walked out of the room and looked back at
Erestor as he watched her leave.  She raised her eyebrows and shook her
finger at him.  She mouthed.  ‘Be nice”.  He chuckled to himself at her
warning.

He turned and walked back into the office and closed the door.  He looked
at Haldir as he sat down at his desk.  He motioned for Haldir to have a seat
and Glorfindel sat at his own desk.  Erestor noticed that Haldir had a very
determined look on his face but he could see the nervousness behind his
eyes.  He looked at Glorfindel and winked.

“Haldir, my daughter says that she is in love with you.  She says that you
have professed your love for her.  Is this true?”  He said with a stern 
voice
and a look to match.

Haldir took a deep breath.  “Yes Lord Erestor, I am very much in love
with your daughter.  I want to spend the rest of our lives together.”

Erestor leaned back in his chair and cleared his throat.  “Haldir we have
known each other for many years.  We have worked closely together.  I
know of many of your past lovers, male and female.  What makes
Nimuwae different?  Why should I trust that you would not hurt her?”

Haldir leaned forward in his chair to look Erestor in the eyes.  “Erestor,
you are right.  I have had many lovers in my past, male and female.
Nimuwae is different because I fell in love with her.  She has stolen my
heart.  I never loved before I met her.  There will never be another for me
and I will never hurt her.”

Erestor studied Haldirs eyes and knew there was only sincerity.  “Has my
daughter accepted your proposal?”  Erestor asked as he raised his
eyebrow.

“I have not proposed yet.  I wanted your blessings first.”  He said looking
at both of them.  “I thought that would be the proper thing to do.”

‘Way to go Haldir’ Glorfindel thought to himself as he grinned.  ‘Nice
touch that will impress Erestor.’

It did impress Erestor.  He stood, walked to Haldir, and smiled.  He
offered his hand and pulled Haldir up into an embrace.  “Sorry Haldir as
her father I had to put you through that.  I had to make Nim just a little
nervous as well.”  He chuckled  “I would be proud for you to marry
Nimuwae.  She loves you very much and it is obvious you feel the same
about her.”

Haldir smiled and looked relieved.  “Thank you Erestor, I do love her and
promise to spend my life making her happy.”  He looked to Glorfindel
who walked over to them.  “And you Glorfindel?  Do we have your
blessing?”

Glorfindel embraced him also.  “Of course meldir.  I was never the one
you had to worry about.  I have never seen Little Nim so happy.  We will
hold you to your promise of making her happy though.”

“I assume you will live in Lothlorien.  Has you discussed that with Nim?”
Erestor asked as he poured them some wine.

“I have told her I want her with me in Lothlorien.  She was concerned
about not being able to see the two of you.  Lord Celeborn told her that
you always traveled to the golden woods before she arrived and he was
sure you would do so again.  I promise to bring her back as often as we get
the chance.”  He said taking the goblet of wine from Erestor.

“Well here is to you and Nim.  May your life together be blessed.”
Glorfindel offered as a toast.  They raised their goblets and drank.

Erestor smiled and put his arm around Haldir.  “Well ‘Fin what do you
think of our future son-in-law?”  He winked at his love.

“I think she has not said yes yet.”  He said looking at Haldir seriously
before bursting into laughter.  “Haldir you have nothing to worry about.
She will say yes.  When are you going to ask her?”

“I thought I would ask her tonight at dinner.  I wanted everyone there.
You are all so important to her and I thought it would be nice to share the
moment with those who love her the most.”  He said trying to judge the
reaction.

Erestor placed his hands on Haldirs shoulders.  “That sounds lovely.  We
would all be honored to be there.”  They drank their wine before retiring
to their rooms to ready for dinner.

Nimuwae sat on her bed with Arwen.  They had been talking about
Lothlorien and Nim had told Arwen all about her visions.  Arwen reached
to stroke Nims cheek where tears had fallen.  “You are so brave to have
been able to have experienced that.  Have you told Erestor of your
visions?”

“Not yet, but I will.  He needs to know what happened to her.  I want him
to know what I have experienced.”  She said as she looked out the
window.  “I have missed it here.  I have missed you.”  She said as Arwen
leaned over to kiss her.  They embraced and parted lips and touched
tongues.

“Nim, I know we cannot do what we had done before you left but I missed
you kisses.”  She leaned to capture Nims lips once more.  “I have missed
your kiss as well Arwen.”  Nim said as the held each other.

“Do you think Haldir is alright with your father?”  Arwen said as she
grinned.

“I will never forgive him if he is mean to Haldir.  I think they are all 
right.
Glorfindel is on our side.  He will keep Ada in line.  I hope.”  She 
giggled.

Arwen rose from the bed.  “I will see you at dinner.  I need to go clean
up.”  Arwen kissed Nim quickly and headed for the door.

“Alright Arwen see you later.”  She stood and headed for the bathroom.

That evening at dinner everyone stood in the dining hall talking except
Arwen and Nimuwae.  After a few moments, laughter could be heard
coming into the hall and everyone turned to see the ladies enter giggling.

“Good evening my lords.”  Nim and Arwen both said as they bowed.
Lindar ran over to Nim.

“Lindar where have you been?  I looked for you earlier this afternoon.”
She said as she hugged him.

“Nimuwae you look wonderful.  I am sorry I have not seen you until
now.”  Lindar began to blush and whispered.  “I was indisposed.  I had a
rough night and needed to rest.”  He grinned.

Nim reached up, rubbed a purple mark on his neck, and chuckled.  “I see
you must have had a very rough night.”  She grinned and hugged him
again.  “Lindar I have missed you.  I think I may have found my singing
voice again.”

“That is good to hear.  Maybe later you will sing with me again.”  He said
as they turned to go to the table.  Haldir approached and Nim kissed him.

“Well I do not see any injuries or bruises, so I assume you and my father
had a good talk.”  She said as she looked over to Erestor and Glorfindel.

“It went very well.  We have an understanding.”  He smiled and led her to
the table.  She sat next to Erestor and Haldir on her other side.  
Glorfindel
sat next to Erestor and Lindar across from him and next to Elrond.  Arwen
sat across from Nim and the twins sat next to Arwen.

As they ate and talked Nim looked at Arwen at winked.  Arwen knew she
was up to something and grinned.  “Elladan and Elrohir, when I was last
here you were touting the beautiful things you could see from the
balconies here in Imladris.  Are you still enjoying the views from the
balconies?”  She grinned as she looked at them so innocently.

Arwen was shaking from trying to stop her giggle.  “Well, Little Nim, the
balconies did lose some of their appeal when you left but I would imagine
now that you are back they will gain some of their previous allure.”
Elladan said as Elrohir joined Arwen in her giggling.

The lords of the house all shook there heads and rolled their eyes.  “Some
things never change.”  Elrond said as he looked at his advisor and
councilor across from him.

Elrohir controlled himself and added.  “Little Nim I would think the
balconies in Lothlorien were quite appealing with you being there.
Wouldn’t you say so Haldir?”

Haldir looked at him and then to Nim who continued to grin and shake
with laughter.  “The balconies are very beautiful in Lothlorien Elrohir.”

The four younger at the table were beginning to break out in a fit of
laughter when Erestor spoke.  “Nim it is very impolite to speak of secrets
when we are all not privy to them.”  He said as he lowered his eyes to her.

“You are right Ada.  I apologize to you all.”  She said as she looked at her
fathers then to Lindar, Elrond, and then Haldir.  She bit her bottom lip
trying not to laugh.

“Well, will you tell us what is so funny?”  Erestor continued not content
with her apology.

“I am sorry, No Ada.  I just apologize for impolite.”  She said and she,
Arwen, and the twins could no longer control their laughter.  The others
soon joined in, as it was useless to fight the younger ones.

When dinner was finally finished and everyone’s sides were sore from the
laughter they decided to go into the Hall of Fire.  “Nimuwae would you
care to sing for us?”  Elrond said hopefully.

“I would be honored my lord.  I will need to speak to Lindar first.”  She
said as everyone stood and she walked to Lindar.  “What should we sing,
meldir?”

“Elrond has missed you singing his favorite song.”  He said as he grabbed
his guitar.

“Let us sing it together.”  She smiled and he nodded to her.

Lindar and Nimuwae sang a beautiful traditional elven song she knew was
Elronds favorite.  Erestor leaned into Glorfindels arms.  “It is wonderful 
to
hear her singing again.”

“It most certainly is my love.”  Glorfindel whispered into his beloved ear.

When they had finished the song she and Lindar embraced.  Haldir leaned
to Erestor and Glorfindel and said.  “I think now is a good time.”

“Perfect.”  Erestor said as he sat up in his chair.  Haldir walked to where
Nim and Lindar stood.  Lindar inclined his head and walked back to
Elrond.  Haldir took her hands and faced her.

“Nim, my life took on new meaning a few months ago.  I can no longer
see a future that does not include you.”  He took a ring from his pocket
and lowered himself to one knee.  “I love you so much.  Here in front of
all that is most important to you I ask that you do me the honor of
marrying me and becoming my wife.”

Nim smiled brightly with unshed tears in her eyes.  “Haldir I would be
honored to be your wife.  I will most certainly marry you.”  He placed the
ring on her finger and stood to take her in a passionate kiss.

Everyone else in the room stood, clapped and cheered.  They walked to
congratulate the happy couple.  Erestor took Nim in his arms.  “I am so
happy for you my dear.”

“Thank you Ada.”  She said as Glorfindel picked her up and spun her
around.  “You are beautiful my love.  Haldir is truly lucky.  May you be as
happy as your father and I are.”

Lord Elrond had champagne brought to everyone and offered a toast.
“Haldir and Nimuwae may all your days together have the blessing of the
Valar.”

A few days later Nimuwae sought out her fathers in their office.  Haldir
was at the practice fields with the twins and she thought now was a good
time to speak to them about her visions.

She knocked on the office door and entered when she heard ‘Fin tell her to
enter.  “Adas, do you have some time to talk?”

“Of course we have just finished these reports and the others should be
able to wait until tomorrow.”  Erestor said as he looked at Glorfindel and
he nodded in agreement.

“Is there anything wrong Little Nim?”  Glorfindel asked noticing
something seemed to be bothering her.

“No ‘Fin nothing is wrong I just thought now would be a good time to tell
you about my visions if you have time.”  She said and Erestor stood to
take her hand.
“Why don’t we take a walk?”  Erestor said as she took his arm and
Glorfindel opened the door for them.

They walked out past the inner gardens and Nim stopped to pick her
favorite berries.  “I have missed these.  There are none of these bushes in
Lothlorien.  I need to take a cutting back when I return.”  She said as she
placed a berry in her mouth and moaned as it exploded in her mouth.

“We will miss you when you leave us again.”  Erestor said looking down.
“But this time we know you are well and you will be with your husband.
We also know we will be seeing you several time during the year as we
will most certainly travel to the golden woods when meetings are
necessary.”

“My husband, I not quite used to that yet.”  She laughed.

They reached a clearing and sat down.  Nim leaned back against her
golden warriors chest and he hugged her tight.  “I had never shared minds
with anyone and had never thought it necessary as we always talk so
openly.  Lady Galadriel and Haldir walked through my visions with me.
They held my hands and when things got bad one of them would give my
hand a squeeze so I would know they were there.

“My vision started as it always had.  I could see her face and knew she
was talking to someone.  The vision faded and then we were standing in a
clearing near a stream and I could see her in the distance.  We walked
closer and I could see someone lying in the grass next to her but could not
see who it was.”  Nim spoke, looked into Erestors eyes, and smiled.  “I
was suddenly able to hear her voice.  She spoke of love marriage and
wanting a baby.  She asked the one next to her if they dreamed of love.”

Nim eyed Erestor closely.  “This was when I could not believe my ears.  I
heard your voice Ada.  It took me a while to stop shaking.  I heard you
speak of the love you had for someone and you were afraid he would not
return you feelings.”  Nim stopped and looked up at Glorfindel who was
grinning and watching his beloved carefully.

“You spoke of being afraid of telling him and him not being comfortable
being around you.  You said it would devastate you.  She encouraged you
to tell him and then asked you his name.  You told her it was Glorfindel.”
Erestor smiled and Glorfindel reached to take his hand.  “She told you
your eyes danced when you talked of your love.”  Erestor leaned over to
kiss Glorfindel.  “They still dance when you speak of ‘Fin or even look at
him.”

Nim continued.  “She encouraged you to tell ‘Fin how you felt and then
she leaned to kiss you and you pulled her down to you.”  Erestor eyes
widened wondering just what Nim had seen.  Nim chuckled.  “Lady
Galadriel brought a veil over the vision and said we should not see this but
I should know that this was when I was conceived.”  Erestor looked
relieved and Glorfindel even chuckled.

“I saw you give her the pin and then after you left she hoped your paths
would cross again and prayed you would be with your beloved Glorfindel
should she see you again.  The next visions were hard to see.  Galadriel
could not have warned me enough.  We were in our house.  My mother
was holding me; I could feel her arms and the warmth of the fire around
me.  She sang to me and then screams were heard.”  Nim stopped and she
took a deep breath.

“She opened the door and saw orcs rampaging the village and killing
anyone they saw.  She said she would hide me and not let anything happen
to me.  Her friend came crashing through the door bleeding and she tried
to help but they died.  She placed me in a basket and left the house
undetected.  She went to the stream and placed the pin on me.  She said if
she survived she would find me.  She closed the basket and put me on the
water and watch me drift away.”

Nim began to cry quietly, Erestor took her hand, and Glorfindel hugged
her tighter.  Erestor said.  “You do not have to tell us if it is too 
painful my
love.”

“I need to tell you, it is just difficult.  She screamed as an orc blade cut 
her
across her back.  She fell to the earth and lay there watching my basket
continue down the stream.  She prayed that someone would find me and
love me like no other child had ever been loved and that they would know
how special I was.  She lay there until morning and she could hear horses.
She was found and a blanket was put around her and they turned her over
and picked her up.

“It was Haldir, he carried her to Lothlorien and Lady Galadriel cared for
her.  They could not save her but did ease her pain and she was not alone
when she past from this life.  Lady Galadriel held her in her arms.  Before
she died she told Galadriel her name and told her of me, the pin and that
my father was elven.”

Nim looked at Erestor and he dropped his head.  She reached and lifted his
chin.  “Ada do not look down.  You cared for her even if only briefly.
You gave her comfort and she you.  You created me together.  There is no
shame it that.”

She sat up and hugged her father and Glorfindel held them both.  “I am
sorry she died so terribly.”  Erestor said.

“Haldir said she was very brave and never complained of pain though he
felt she had to be suffering greatly.”  Nim said as the three of them cried
quietly together.  They stayed there for a while holding each other.  “Now
you know why Lady Galadriel knew who I was when she met me the first
time.”

Erestor shook his head.  “I am sorry I did not tell you what my heart knew
to be true.”

“Ada it does not matter.  You have always been my father, I have never
thought of you as anything less.  I love you.  Now I know all of my past
and I am happy again.  I have not had anymore visions.”  Nim said as they
stood to walk back to the house.

“I am glad you have your answers my dear one.  I am just sorry you had to
go through the painful ones.”  Erestor said as he put his arm around her
and continued home.

The next few weeks were busy making arrangements for the wedding.
Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn were to arrive a few days before the
wedding and Imladris was buzzing with excitement.  Haldir and Nim had
very few moments together, as soon as they were alone someone would
come to pull them apart to make decisions about the ceremony.  They
were both feeling frustrated.  They had not been together since the night
before they arrived in Imladris.

She and Haldir found each other on the steps in front of the house.  They
held each other and were in the midst of a great kiss.  “Haldir, there you
are.”  They turned to see Erestor, Glorfindel and the twins walking
towards them.  “Come with us.  We are going to the river for a swim.
Elrond will join us shortly.”  Glorfindel said smiling at them.

“No ‘Fin he is mine.  We have hardly had a moment alone since he
proposed.”  Nim said narrowing her eyes at them.

Erestor laughed.  “My dear you will have eternity with him.  Can you not
spare him for a short time.”

“Every time I turn around someone is separating us.  Can you not spare
him for a short time.”  She shot back at her father.

The twins walked up, took Haldir by each arm, and walked him down the
stairs.  “Come on Little Nim.  If we let you have him I am confident it will
not be for a short time.”  Elladan said as he laughed and winked at her.

Elrohir and her fathers continued to laugh as they walked to the river.
“AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!”  Nimuwae screamed as she watched them
drag her beloved off and she stomped back into the house.  She thought
she would head for Arwens room but ran into Elrond on her way there.

“Nimuwae, what is troubling you?”  He said as he reached for her arm.

“Lord Elrond, I am so frustrated.  Haldir and I have had no time together
and when we do find a minute alone someone drags one of us away.”  She
said looking very sweet but upset.  “Please my lord; do not tell me we will
have eternity together.  Ada has already tried that.  That does not help.”

Elrond had a hard time maintaining his composure as he tried not to laugh
at the young one standing there.  “Dear Nimuwae, I understand your
frustration.  When you have been close with the one you love that is all
you long for.”  He placed a hand on her cheek.  “Do not fret pen neth; the
wedding is only a week away.  He will be yours for eternity.  You will be
with him every night of your lives together.”

“I know my lord and thank you.  I think I will go to my chambers and rest
until dinner.”
Nim said as she bowed and walked down the corridor.

Elrond could not help but feel for her.  He knew of the frustration of not
being able to be with the one he loved.  He shook his head as he continued
out of the house and to the river.

Nimuwae entered her room, walked to the bathroom, and ran water for a
bath.  She submerged her body in the hot water and her thoughts drifted to
Haldir.  She wondered if he could sense her thoughts.  They had mind
shared with Lady Galadriel and she wondered if they could from this far
away.  She called to him with her thoughts.  He did not respond but she
could feel him.

She thought to their last night together on their way to Imladris.  Haldir 
sat
against a tree keeping watch and she could not sleep from wanting to hold
him.  She rose from the bedroll and walked to stand over him one foot on
each side of his legs.  He stared up at her and reached out his arms to take
her hands.  He pulled her down on his lap so she straddled his legs.  As
Nim remembered this she ran her hands over her body, caressing her
nipples before moving her hand lower to her groin.

Haldir lay on the grass at the river staring at the blue sky.  He smiled as 
he
could feel Nim and hear her thoughts but, was unable to do anything with
everyone around him.  Nim continued to rub her body as she relived her
memory.  She and Haldir wrapped their arms around each other and kissed
passionately.  She could feel Haldirs erection and wantonly ground her
hips into his lap.  They moaned and kissed harder, trying to get even closer
than they were.

Nim rubbed herself and pressed a finger into her soft opening.  She
moaned and her breathing became heavier.  In her memory Haldir pushed
her dress from her shoulders, kissed her collarbone, and licked her neck.
Nim whispered,  “I want you Haldir.”  She unclasped his tunic and
removed his clothing.  Haldir took her breast in his mouth and sucked hard
causing Nim to cry out.  She reached between them, rubbed his hard
erection, and began undoing his laces.

Nims moans were becoming louder in her bathroom but she did not care.
Everyone was out of the house.  Haldir was having a difficult time keeping
it together, being a part of Nims thoughts.  He turned to his stomach trying
to keep everyone from noticing his bulging leggings.  He laid his head
down on his arms and closed his eyes.

Nim moved back only enough to release Haldirs hardened arousal from
his leggings.  He gasped as the night air blew across his lap and moaned as
Nimuwae lowered herself onto his erection.  She was so wet and hot.  She
cried out as she was impaled on him.  He held her tightly and then took
her mouth in a heated kiss.  Nim slowly raised and lowered herself on
Haldirs erection.  They were breathless and moaning loudly into the night
air.  She rode him wildly as she ground herself on his lap and held onto his
shoulders as she leaned back gasping for air.

Nimuwae pressed her fingers into herself deeper and stroked her clitoris.
As she and Haldir found their release in her memory she cried out his
name and came into the bath.  Her head fell back on the wall of the bath
and she panted and tried to catch her breath.  She was lightheaded and she
could not focus her eyes.  When she finally became more aware she heard
Haldirs voice.  ‘Thank you my love that was beautiful.’

Nim giggled, ‘You are most welcome my love.’

Nimuwae readied for dinner and there was a soft knock on her door.  Just
as she opened the door it flew open and she was taken in strong arms and
kissed passionately.  Haldir held her head and plunged his tongue into her
mouth.  She moaned into his mouth and when they breathlessly parted he
smiled at her.

“You were almost my undoing at the river today.  I was ready to explode
and could get no relief with your fathers sitting there.”  He laughed.

“Serves you right for going with them.”  She grinned and nibbled his neck.

“That was lovely sharing your mind again.  Thank you for inviting me.”
He whispered into her ear.

“You are welcome anytime my love.”  She said as they headed for the
dining hall.

Two days later everyone stood on the stairs as Lord Celeborn and Lady
Galadriel arrived in Imladris.  Elrond and his children greeted them first.
Arwen, Elladan, and Elrohir were thrilled to see their grandparents.
Arwen asked Galadriel.  “How are things in Lothlorien?”

Galadriel smiled and stroked her hair.  “Things are well.”  She eyed Nim,
Haldir, Erestor, and Glorfindel.  “How are things here?”

“Wonderful.  Thank you for helping Nim.  She is so happy.”  Arwen said
hugging her grandmother.

“It was my pleasure pen neth.”  She said as they approached the others.

Erestor, Glorfindel bowed as did Nim, and Haldir.  “Lady Galadriel it is
wonderful to see you.  I will never be able to thank you enough for helping
Nimuwae.”  Erestor said as she held his hands.  “Both of them.”  He
whispered.

She looked at Nim.  “So you have told them everything.”

“Yes my lady, they know everything I saw and learned.”  Nimuwae said
as she embraced Galadriel.

Elrond and Celeborn approached.  “Well Haldir, I hear congratulations are
in order.”

Haldir inclined his head to Lord Celeborn.  “Yes my lord, thank you.”

Celeborn embraced Nim.  “We are very happy for you Nimuwae, for you
both.”  He said as he placed his hand on Haldirs shoulder.  He looked back
at Nim.  “If he gives you any trouble you come and tell me.  I will
straighten him out.’  He said as he winked.

Arwen laughed.  “Haldir are you sure you want to do this?  First you will
have to answer to Erestor and Glorfindel and now my grandfather.”

“I am sure princess.”  He kissed Nim.  “You all have nothing to worry
about.”

The next afternoon Arwen and Nim were at the training grounds watching
Lord Celeborn and Lord Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, Haldir and Glorfindel
get in some practice.

Erestor and Galadriel strolled in one of the many gardens.  “How are you
really Erestor?”  She asked as they strolled arm in arm.

“Things truly are wonderful.  Not only is my daughter happy and very
much in love.  She is getting married the day after tomorrow to the love of
her life.  I myself feel like a great weight has been lifted from my
shoulders.”  Erestor said taking a deep breath.  “I did not realize the
weight I was carrying all these many years.  Now it is lifted.”

“That is wonderful my friend.  How do you feel about Nimuwae living in
Lothlorien?”  Galadriel asked as they sat on a bench under an archway.

Erestor thought for a moment.  “I will still miss her terribly but she once
told me that one day she would have a love like mine and they would take
care of her.”  He chuckled.  “Her words have come true.  I know Haldir
will take care of her he loves her very much.  They look at each other like
‘Fin and I look at each other.”

Galadriel smiled and nodded.  “I only wish you could have been there to
see them fall in love.  I think they had fallen in love before they made it 
to
Lothlorien.  They were inspiring and had quite an effect on Celeborn.”
She blushed and giggled.  “Haldir hated leaving her and going back on
patrol but she insisted.  She kept herself busy with the healers or in the
library reading about Lothlorien history.  Then she anxiously awaited
Haldirs return each evening.  They have been devoted to each other.”

“Lady Galadriel I could not be happier for her.  I am also glad she will be
near you.  She truly has missed Lady Celebrian and having a mother figure
is helpful to her.”  Erestor said looking intently into Galadriels eyes.

“I am happy to be that for her Erestor.  Should we go and join the others?”
He nodded and they walked to the training fields.

The next evening everyone had gone into the Hall of Fire.  Lindar and
Nimuwae sang for them.  Lord Celeborn made a lovely toast to family,
love, and happiness.  While everyone was busy talking Nimuwae took
Haldirs hand and tried to steal away to a quiet corner.

Haldir wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her.  “Haldir, I don’t
think we will have much time as it has become everyone’s mission, over
the last couple of weeks, to do everything possible to keep us apart.”  She
said as they grinned and looked around to see if anyone was coming for
them yet.  “I wanted you to know how much I love you and how proud I
am to become your wife tomorrow.”

Haldir smiled and placed his forehead to hers.  “I love you Nim and I
cannot wait to start our life together as husband and wife.”

Haldir and Nim kissed each other and then began to laugh and roll their
eyes as Lord Celeborns voice boomed across the hall.  “Alright you two
that is enough of that.”  He said as he grinned and walked across the hall
to them.  “Haldir my friend, you get one more kiss and then you are
coming with us.”  Elrond, Lindar, Elladan, and Elrohir walked up behind
him grinning.  “Elronds best wine awaits us in the wine cellar.  Nimuwae I
am sorry you are not invited.”

“That is alright my lord.  I already have plans for the night.”  She looked
at Erestor and Glorfindel.

Haldir kissed her and Lord Celeborn pulled him away.  “We promise to
have him at the ceremony on time and unharmed.”

“You had better, Lord Celeborn.  I will hold you responsible.”  She raised
her eyebrow to him and then winked at Haldir.  “Have fun.”

“See you tomorrow melethen.”  He smiled at Nim.

“Yes you will my love.”  She smiled as he was led out of the hall with
Celeborn and Elrond on either side.

Galadriel and Arwen hugged Nim good night.  “We will see you in the
morning Nimuwae.  Arwen and I will bring breakfast to your room.  Then
we will help you relax and make sure you and Haldir do not see each other
before your wedding.  After lunch we will all help you prepare for the
ceremony.”  Galadriel leaned to kiss her forehead.

“Good night my sister.  I cannot believe you are getting married
tomorrow.  The time went by so fast.”  Arwen hugged Nim.  “Sleep well, I
love you.”

“Good night and I love the both of you.”  Nim said as they left the hall.

Nim turned to her fathers.  They both held their arms out to her and they
left the hall and walked into the night air.  They walked into the garden
under the balcony of their room.

“The two of you have been rather quiet tonight.  You hardly spoke at
dinner.”  Nim said as they sat in the grass and lay looking up at the stars.

“We were just enjoying listening to everyone else for a change.”
Glorfindel said to her.

Erestor chuckled.  “It is difficult to get a word in when Celeborn is
around.”  Nim and ‘Fin laughed as well.  “I can’t help feeling a little sad
about tomorrow though.”

“Ada, I do not want anyone sad tomorrow.  It will be a perfect day.”  She
said as she twirled his hair in her fingers.

“It will be perfect, but it is bittersweet for ‘Fin and I.  We are having to
accept that you are no longer our baby.”  Her father said as he held her
hand.

“We will be fine, Little Nim.  Erestor and I are excited for this new part 
of
your life.  You have to allow us a little melancholy feeling.  It is a new
experience for all of us.  Tonight is the hardest part for us I promise.
Tomorrow will be so busy we will not have time to think about any of this.
Do not worry about a thing.”  Glorfindel said as he kissed her head.

“Why don’t the two of you join them in the wine cellar.  I will go get
ready for bed and try to rest.”  Nim said as she stood.

“No Little Nim, tonight we want to be with you.”  Glorfindel said as he
pulled her into his lap.  “You are not getting rid of us yet.”

“I would never try to get rid of you.”  She said as she kissed his hand.  “I
have an idea.  Since I am ban from the wine cellar ‘Fin go and get a bottle
for us.  I will change and meet you both in your rooms.  We will have our
own private celebration.  How does that sound?”

Erestor sat up quickly.  “That is a marvelous plan.  Come Nim I will walk
you to your room.  ’Fin be sure to get our favorite wine and three goblets.”
They stood and Erestor kissed his love and he and Nim headed in the
house.

Glorfindel entered the cellar to hear the laughter of the lords and princes.
Lord Elrond saw him standing there.  “Glorfindel my friend, you have
decided to join us.  Come sit down have some wine.”

Glorfindel grabbed the bottle he was looking for.  “Thank you my lord.
As tempting as your invitation is I must decline.  The two loves of my life
are waiting for me to return and I do not wish to keep them waiting.”  He
winked at Haldir.  He held up the bottle, inclined his head, and walked
back up the stairs.

As Glorfindel returned to their chambers Nim was already there in her
sleeping gown, sitting on the sofa with her legs curled up, brushing her
hair.  Erestor sat on the other end of the sofa.  Glorfindel poured the wine
and they sat for hours laughing and talking about all their time together in
Imladris.

Nim was feeling the effects of the wine and began to yawn.  “Nimuwae
you should rest.  You have a big day tomorrow.”  Erestor said as he took
her goblet.

Nimuwae looked over to their bed and back to them.  “One last time Ada,
‘Fin.  May I sleep with you tonight?”

Glorfindel scooped her up and threw her onto the bed.  “Absolutely!”

She climbed under the covers and Erestor joined her.  Glorfindel changed
in the bathroom and then joined the two loves of his life.  He wrapped an
arm around Nim and she kissed them both good night.  She reached over
Erestors shoulder, grabbed a piece of his hair, and curled it around her
fingers.

They lay quiet for a few moments and then Nimuwae got the giggles.
“Little Nim, what are you laughing about?”  Glorfindel asked and
squeezed her.

“I was just thinking that the next time there is someone lying where I am
lying.  It maybe your grandchild.”  She laughed harder.

“Nim, please let us get through the wedding first.”  Erestor said as he also
began to laugh.

“I am too young to be a grandfather.”  Nim and Erestor both looked to him
and burst into more laughter.  Glorfindel soon joined their laughter.  After
a few moments they were all asleep in each other’s arms.

The next morning Arwen and Lady Galadriel arrived at Nims room.
When they did not find her there, they went to Erestor and Glorfindels
rooms.  They knocked quietly hoping they were not waking the advisor
and councilor.  Glorfindel opened the door.  “Good morning my lady,
Princess Arwen.  What can I help you with?”

“Glorfindel we are sorry to disturb you but Nim is not in her room…”
Galadriel said until Glorfindel held up a hand.  He put his finger to his 
lips
and then motioned them in the room.  “I can help you, come with me.”  He
walked them to the bedroom and opened the door to show them Nim and
Erestor still in bed with Nims fingers still around the lock of Erestors 
hair.

“That is a precious site.  They are quite a pair.”  Lady Galadriel said as 
she
motioned Glorfindel back into the living room.  “I hate to wake them but
we have things we must do.”

“Not to worry my lady.  Go to Nims room and I will wake her and send
her to you.”  he said as he led them to the door.

Glorfindel walked to the bed and knelt down by Erestor.  He kissed his
cheek and nuzzled his ear.  “My love, Lady Galadriel and Arwen are
waiting for Nim in her room.”  Erestor awoke and smiled at his daughter
sleeping in front of him.

“She is so happy ‘Fin, even while she is sleeping.”  Erestor said quietly.
“Yes she is my love, today should be the happiest day of her life.  How are
you this morning?”  Glorfindel asked as he kissed Erestor again.

“I am well.  It helped to have her with us last night.  I wonder how Haldir
faired last night.”  Erestor chuckled.

“He seemed to be fairing better than the others when I saw him in the wine
cellar.  I will go and check on him a little later.”  Glorfindel said.

“Tell him I love him for me ‘Fin.”  Nim said as she smiled at them both.

“Lady Galadriel and Arwen are waiting for you sweet one.”  Erestor said
as he kissed her cheek.

As always Nim gave his hair a tug before she let go.  She sat up and
stretched looking out the window.  “It is lovely day isn’t it Ada?”

“The only thing lovelier than the day is you Nimuwae.”  He said as he sat
up in bed.

She hugged his neck, climbed out of the bed, and hugged Glorfindel.  “I
will see you later.”  She started out the door.  She stopped and popped her
head back into the room.  “I love you!!”  She smiled brightly and ran to
her room.

Glorfindel and Erestor walked into the dining hall and chuckled at the
sight before them.  Lindar and Elrond sat with their heads in their hands,
Celeborn and the twins had their heads on the table.  Only Haldir was
awake and eating his breakfast.  He turned and loudly welcomed Erestor
and Glorfindel.  “Good Morning Erestor, Glorfindel how are you this
beautiful day?”

“SSSSSSSHHHHH!!!”  Elladan and Elrohir raised their heads to Haldir.
“Have a heart Haldir.”

Erestor and Glorfindel laughed.  ‘We are well Haldir.  How is it you are
not in the same shape as them?”

“Once they got going they did not realize I was drinking much less than
they were.  I wanted to be clear headed today.”  He laughed.  “So tell me
how is my love this morning?”

“She is very excited.  She says to tell you she loves you.  Lady Galadriel
and Arwen have sequestered her in her chambers.”  Erestor said as he sat
next to Haldir.

A servant brought cups of tea with a special potion of Elronds guaranteed
to help them feel better.  They all drank slowly while Haldir, Erestor, and
Glorfindel chuckled to themselves.

Lady Galadriel and Arwen helped Nimuwae prepare and now stood
looking at her in her wedding gown.  The dress was a cream color with
delicate blue and yellow embroidering with several tiny golden flowers
and stars on the bodice.  Her hair was done simply in two braids that
attached behind her head.  The rest of her hair hung loose around her
shoulders.  Arwen had given her a mithril headpiece that dipped slightly
on her forehead.

“Glorfindel certainly has an eye for beauty.  He has helped design a lovely
gown Nim.”  Arwen said as she hugged her friend.

“Arwen will you give this to Haldir for me?  It is his favorite.”  Nim
handed Arwen a sprig of Lavender tied with yellow and gold string.  “He
can wear it on his robes if he likes.  Hopefully it will remind him of
something special.”

Arwen took the Lavender.  “It smells wonderful Nim.  What will it remind
him of?”  She smiled.

“Our first time together.”  Nim smiled and blushed.  “When you give it to
him, tell him I said ‘and more’.”

There was a knock on the door and Arwen moved to open it.  Lady
Galadriel kissed Nimuwaes head.  “We will see you soon pen neth.  You
are a vision.”

“Thank you so much Lady Galadriel.  Nim bowed to her.

Erestor and Glorfindel bowed as Arwen and Galadriel left and then stood
wide-eyed at their daughter.  “’Fin my dress is the most beautiful I have
ever seen.  Thank you.”

He moved to kiss and hug her.  “You are so beautiful my Little Nim.”

They both looked at Erestor who had not said a word.  “Ada, what do you
think?”

“I think I will never see anything more beautiful than this.”  Erestor said
with tears in his eyes.  He walked to hug her and she held him tightly.  He
kissed the top of her head.

“Ada, could you do something for me?”  She said as she opened her hand
to show him the mithril pin he had given her mother many years ago.  The
pin she had worn the day he found her.  “Will you pin this on me?”

“Of course, I would be honored.”  He said as he carefully pinned it above
her heart.  He lightly rubbed the pin after it was securely on her.  “I know
your mother would be so proud of you.”  They all had tears in their eyes.

Glorfindel wiped his eyes and cleared his throat.  “Alright, Little Nim if
you are ready I believe there is someone waiting for you in the courtyard.

She took his arm with her left and Erestors with her right.  “Well let’s not
keep him waiting.”  She said as Erestor handed her the bouquet on the
table.  “I love you both.”

The courtyard was beautiful.  Elrond had out done himself.  There were
baskets and vases of flowers everywhere.  Vines of flowers were hanging
down from the trees just above everyone’s heads.  The ground from the
stairs to the archway way covered in assorted flower petals and flowers
were intertwined in the wood of the archway.

Elrond, Celeborn, and Galadriel stood in front of the archway.  Elladan,
Elrohir, and Arwen stood next to their grandparents.  Haldir stood in front
of them patiently waiting for his beloved.  Haldir wore dark gray leggings
and black boots.  His tunic was blue with gray stitching and he wore a
dark blue robe with gray trim.  He was also wearing the Lavender sprig
Nim had given him.  Lindar sat on a bench and began playing his harp.

Erestor, Nim, and Glorfindel appeared at the top of the stairs.  Nimuwae
gasped softly as she saw Haldir.  “Ada, look at him.”  She said as her
smile beamed.  Glorfindel and Erestor looked at each other and smiled.

They walked down the stairs and up to the archway.  They reached Haldir
and Glorfindel kissed Nims hand and then her cheek.  He moved to stand
next to Elrond.  Erestor took Nims face in his hands and kissed her
forehead.  He smiled at her and then gave her hand to Haldir.  He then
moved to stand next to Glorfindel who put his arm around Erestor.

Lord Elrond, Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel each gave Haldir and
Nimuwae blessings and then they recited their own vows.  Haldir took
Nim in a sweet kiss as everyone cheered the newlyweds.

Haldir and Nimuwae could not wait until enough time had passed that they
could say good night to their guest without appearing rude.  Haldir asked
Nimuwae.  “My wife, is it time for ‘and more’?”  Nim laughed and kissed
him.  “I am not sure how long we are expected to stay my husband.”

Erestor and Glorfindel watched them and Erestor chuckled.  “They are in
agony ‘Fin.  Should we let them off the hook?”

“We probably should.  I remember feeling the same thing.  Actually I am
feeling that now.  All the love in the air has put me in quite a mood
melethron.”  He leaned to kiss Erestor on the lips.

“Well the sooner Nim and Haldir leave the sooner we can leave and
satisfy your mood.”  Erestor whispered in his loves ear and gently blew on
the tip.

Glorfindel moaned.  “Let’s get them out of here.”  They stood and walked
to Haldir who was holding Nim closely.  “The two of you have been
wonderful to indulge us all.”

Erestor continued.  “Yes and now it is time for you to celebrate alone.  We
will see you tomorrow.  Have a wonderful night.”  He hugged them both.

Haldir and Nimuwae walked to Elrond, Celeborn, and Galadriel and
wished them good night.  They quickly left the hall.  They barely made it
to the room Elrond had arranged for them before clothes were coming off
and they were at last together again.

Love was definitely in the air that night in Imladris as cries of passion
were heard from every room in the Last Homely House.

Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn had left and in a few days Haldir and
Nimuwae would return the Lothlorien.  Elrond had arranged one of his
famous picnics and everyone was enjoying the afternoon.  Lindar,
Nimuwae, and Arwen sat in the grass while Lindar played and he and
Nimuwae sang.

Haldir had joined the lords and princes in the water.  Elladan and Elrohir
swam to them.  “Haldir.”  Elladan smirked.  “We know Ada and Erestor
do not mind but Nimuwae is now your wife so we must ask your
permission.”  He and Elrohir chuckled.

Haldir eyed them carefully.  “What is it Elladan?”

“Do you mind if we throw Nimuwae into the water.  It has become
tradition when we have picnics together.”  Elladan looked hopefully at
Haldir.

“Yes, Haldir it is really quite funny.  She and Arwen always try to get us
back.  Come on please.”  Elrohir said hopefully.

“It is alright with me, but do not come to me for protection when she
comes after you.”  Haldir chuckled.  The twins swam down the stream so
they could sneak up and Nim and Arwen.

They all watched the twins stalk their prey.  Lindar grinned.  “Lindar what
is so funny?”  Arwen asked.

“Oh no not this time.  I am still paying for the last time this happen.”  He
said shaking his head as he started to laugh.

Nim cocked her head.  “Lindar what is wrong with you?”  Just as she
spoke, Elrohir grabbed her as Elladan grabbed his sister.  “No El, not
again.  Do not throw me in.”  Elladan had already made it to the water
with Arwen and was throwing her in as she laughed.

Nim cried.  “Haldir do something.”

He laughed.  “What would you have me do?  He looks quite determined
my love.”

“Haldir!”  She screamed and Elrohir tossed her in the water.

When she came up spitting and sputtering Elrohir picked her up and
carried her to Haldir.  “I believe this belongs to you Haldir.”  He said as 
he
dropped her in his arms.

“I am sorry my love.  They begged me to let them do that.  Besides I think
you look beautiful soaking wet.”  He leaned to kiss her.

As the kiss broke she said.  “It is a good thing I love you so much and you
are so cute.”  She said as she pushed away.  “Now I am going to dry off.”
She kissed him again.  “I will get you back.”  She looked back, raised her
eyebrow, and grinned.

“I am in trouble.  I have seen that look before.”  He said as he looked at
Erestor.  “That is the same look I have seen across the table at one of our
meetings.  The same look you get Erestor when you know you have won
the argument and are just waiting for them to admit defeat.”

Elrond and Glorfindel laughed.  “He is right my love.  She definitely gets
that from you.”  He leaned to kiss Erestor.

Nimuwae looked at Arwen as she walked back to the edge of the water
and winked.  “Lindar play something so I can sing.”  She began to sing
and what no one knew was she was gently kicking and pushing all the
clothes towards Arwen who was giggling.

“I cannot believe they haven’t caught on yet.”  Arwen laughed.

Nimuwae sat down, began carefully putting all the shirts, and robes
together and handed Arwen all the leggings.  “I cannot let them all walk to
the house completely naked.  As we reach the outer gardens we will start
dropping leggings.”  Nim smiled and winked at Arwen.  “Now let me have
your fathers leggings.”  She looked at Arwen.

“Why?”  Arwen asked her looking confused.

“Arwen I cannot let the Lord of Imladris walk naked through the woods.
Give them to Lindar and he can give them to Elrond after he has worried a
little.”  She laughed and stood.

Nim looked out at her husband and fathers.  “My lords and princes.
Arwen and I are going to the house to clean up and ready for dinner.”  She
smiled as Arwen tried not to laugh out loud.  Even Lindar had the giggles.
“Thank you Lord Elrond it has been a lovely afternoon.”  She sighed.  “Do
you know how much I have missed this?  I mean can you imagine how
much I have missed you all.”

“How much have you missed this Little Nim?”  Glorfindel asked with a
suspicious eye.

Nim bent down to pick up the clothes and said.  “Well just imagine how
much you will all miss your clothes.”  She and Arwen took off running.

Elladan and Elrohir swam to the bank.  “Ada, they have done it again!”

Lindar laughed.  “I am afraid they have gotten you all this time.  They
were kind enough to leave you your boots.

“She said she would get me back.  I did not realize she would get us all.”
Haldir chuckled.

“It is alright Haldir.  Last time they only left the twins clothes just 
inside
the woods.”  Erestor said as they walked out of the water.

Nim and Arwen laughed all the way to the outer gardens where they began
dropping leggings.  When they reached the inner gardens they spread all
the other clothes around.  They stood at the top of the stairs panting and
laughing.  “Lets go to our rooms and wait on our balconies for them.  I
feel like a glass of wine.  How about you my sister?”

Arwen laughed.  “A glass of wine sounds wonderful.  I will see you on the
balcony.”  She kissed Nim and ran to her room.

Everyone was looking for their clothes just inside the woods.  “I do not
see our clothes Lord Elrond.”  Glorfindel looked back at Elrond.  “I think
they mean for us to walk all the way to the house naked.”

“Surely they would not do that.”  Haldir looked at Erestor.  Elladan spoke
up.  “Haldir if you have not already realized it.  They are devious when
they are together.  They most certainly would do that.”

They began to walk very carefully towards the house.  Lindar grabbed
Elronds hand.  “My love, Nim would not let you walk naked through the
woods.  She left your leggings with me.”  He handed Elrond his leggings
and reached around to embrace him.  “Although I would not have minded
if she had kept them.  You are beautiful.”  He said as he kissed Elrond
plunging his tongue into the lord’s mouth.  They kissed for a few moments
when Elladan shouted.  “Ada are you coming?”

Elrond whispered.  “Not yet.”  Lindar chuckled.  “We are right behind
you.”  Elrond shouted back to Elladan.  Elrond put his leggings on and
they began walking to catch up with the others.

Nimuwae grabbed a towel from the bathroom, poured herself some wine,
and went out to the balcony.  Arwen walked onto her balcony at the same
time.  They watched as everyone made it to the inner gardens and began
picking up their clothes.

Arwen giggled and Nim shouted to her.  “Arwen can you believe the
beautiful things that can be seen from the balcony.”

They all looked up as she and Arwen laughed.  “You are quite right Nim.
It is truly a beautiful site to behold.”  She grinned as they toasted each
other.

Everyone just stood watching the ladies laugh.  Elrond and Lindar caught
up, and Elrond laughed.  “Little Nim, thank you for leaving my leggings
for me.”

“You are welcome my lord.  I could not have you walk naked through the
woods.”  She giggled.

“But you would have your husband and fathers walk naked through the
woods.”  Erestor lowered his eyes.

Nim sipped her wine and thought for a moment.  “Yes, yes I would.”
Arwen laughed loudly as Nim leaned over the wall of the balcony.

Erestor turned his back to her and asked Haldir.  “Can you climb to that
balcony Haldir?”  He raised his eyebrows.

“I am sure I can my lord.”  Haldir grinned.

“Then go take care of that smirk on your wife’s face.”  He winked and
smiled to Haldir.

Glorfindel laughed as Haldir began to sneak over to the balcony.  Nim was
laughing and looking at Arwen.  Haldir suddenly jumped over the balcony
wall scaring Nim and causing her to spill her wine all over her dress.

“Haldir, look you have made me spill wine all over myself.”  She cried as
he grabbed her.

Everyone including Arwen started laughing.  “Haldir you and better get
that dress off before the stain sets in.”  Arwen yelled.

“Thank you princess.  We certainly would not want that to happen.”  He
lifted Nim and carried her into the room.

Elrond placed his hands on Erestor and Glorfindels shoulders as they
watched Elladan and Elrohir go after Arwen.  They could hear Nim
laughing and screaming in her room.  “It is good that some things never
change.”  Elrond said as he and Lindar walked into the house.

Erestor and Glorfindel took each other in their arms.  “Mellin chen
Erestor.”  Glorfindel whispered.  Mellin chen Glorfindel my love.”
Erestor said as he kissed his beloved.

THE END