Chapter 16 Dinner With Elfs And Dwarfs!

Hi writing another chapter hope yiu like it I'm like half way through the first movie I'm so happy with myself

Anyway on with the chapter!

Start of recap...

and crown.

"I love it Muinthel(sister)" 

Arwen laughs, I frezze at what I said, "a-sorry my lady I didn't mean to say that" I muttered quietly letting her go.

Instead of being angry Arwen smiled happily she had tears of joy in her eyes.

"I would love for you to call me that little one" she cried I she hugged dme tightly.

"also I'm Calen" I said

"nice to meet you Calen I'm Arwen, daughter of Elrond of Rivendell"

We smiled and made our way to the Dwarves

End of recap...

Third person pov...

The elfling and Arwen made there way to the dinning Hall, Calen couldn't wait to show Bilbo and Gandalf what Arwen did to her hair for her.

The little elfling was half skipping half walking as she dragged Arwen along trying to find the courtyard to eat.

With the Dwarves...

The dwarves are sitting around tables in the Elven court, eating. However, they are not very appreciative of the Elves’ vegetables.

[Dori:] “Try it. Just a mouthful.”

[Ori:] “I don’t like green food.”

[Dwalin looks through a bowl of greens.]

[Dwalin:] “Where’s the meat?”

Oin holds up a vegetable with his knife and looks at in disgust.

[Ori:] “Have they got any chips?”

An Elf maiden plays a harp in the background. Elrond and Gandalf walk through the halls of Rivendell.

[Gandalf:] “Kind of you to invite us. I'm not really dressed for dinner.”

[Elrond:] “Well, you never are.”

They both laugh, and they arrive at the courtyard where the dwarves are eating.

An elf maiden plays a flute; Oin, not liking the sound, stuffs a napkin in his hearing trumpet, and looks happy that he can no longer hear the music.

Still at the feast, Elrond examines the swords Gandalf and Thorin found in the trolls’ hoard. He looks at Orcrist first.

[Elrond:] “This is Orcrist, the Goblin Cleaver. A famous blade, forged by the High Elves of the West, my kin. May it serve you well.”

He hands Orcrist back to Thorin, who accepts it with a nod. Elrond then examines Glamdring.

[Elrond:] “And this is Glamdring, the Foe-hammer, sword of the King of Gondolin. These swords were made for the goblin wars of the First Age...”

Elrond’s voice fades on the soundtrack, as Bilbo pulls out his sword and looks at it.

[Balin:] “I wouldn’t bother, laddie. Swords are named for the great deeds they do in war.”

[Bilbo:] “What are you saying, my sword hasn’t seen battle?”

[Balin:] “I’m not actually sure it is a sword; more of a letter opener, really.”

[Elrond:] “How did you come by these?”

[Gandalf:] “We found them in a troll hoard on the Great East Road, shortly before we were ambushed by orcs.”

[Elrond:] “And what were you doing on the Great East Road?”

No one answers; Thorin looks perturbed, then the doors slam open everyone flinches.

Soon childish Laughter was heard as well as quiet soft laughter mixed in together.

Everyone relaxed once they saw their Elfling but they didn't recognise the Elf maiden she was with.

Elrond smiled as he saw his beautiful daughter with the elfling, he laughed as the Elfling barreled into him hugging him tightly.

He then tickled her sides, the elfling wriggled all around giggling with delight as she tried to escape his hands.

"L-let *laughs* M-me go *laughs*p-please!!" she yelled in between laughs.

Elrond laughed with her and let her go, bright red cheeks from laughing so much,she grinned and ran to the little halfling to show him her hair.

"Look bilbo Arwen did my hair for me and she gave me this tiara it's so beautiful" she quickly said sitting next to bilbo.

Bilbo smiled as the hyper elfling jumped around him, telling him things that had happened to her.

Elrond turned to his daughter who sat down next to her Father, elrond looked at his daughter and smirked.

"I see you got the elfling washed and dress finally -iel(daughter)" He whispered quietly

Arwen smiled slightly and nodded dher head to her father, "yes ada (father/dad) it took a while but we had fun she even called me Muinthel(sister)" said Arwen happily.

Elrond was happy that his daughter had an Elfling to talk to, dinner carried on for a Few more hours until it was night.

The little elfling fell asleep her head leaning against Kili, Arwen bud everyone goodnight as she picked up the sleeping elfling and let for bed.

The Dwarfs all muttered good night and continued on with their meal.

Time skip...

It is night. Gandalf, Elrond, Thorin, Balin, and Bilbo are standing in a hall in Rivendell.

[Thorin:] “Our business is no concern of elves.”

[Gandalf:] “For goodness sake, Thorin, show him the map.”

[Thorin:] “It is the legacy of my people; it is mine to protect, as are its secrets.”

[Gandalf:] “Save me from the stubbornness of Dwarves. Your pride will be your downfall. You stand here in the presence of one of the few in Middle-earth who can read that map. Show it to Lord Elrond.”

Thorin thinks quietly for a few seconds, with everyone looking at him.

He begins to hand the map to Elrond, and Balin tries to stop him.

[Balin:] “Thorin, no!”

Thorin brushes Balin aside and hands Elrond the map. Elrond looks at it.

[Elrond:] “Erebor. What is your interest in this map?”

Thorin is about to speak, but Gandalf interrupts him.

[Gandalf:] “It’s mainly academic. As you know, this sort of artifact sometimes contains hidden text. You still read Ancient Dwarvish, do you not?”

Elrond walks a little bit away, looking at the map.

As the moonlight hits the map, Elrond realizes something.

[Elrond:] “Cirth Ithil.”

[Gandalf:] “Moon runes. Of course. An easy thing to miss.”

[Elrond:] “Well in this case, that is true; moon runes can only be read by the light of a moon of the same shape and season as the day on which they were written.”

[Thorin:] “Can you read them?”

Elrond leads them all to an open area outside, on the side of a cliff, with waterfalls all around.

The moon is behind some clouds. They walk toward a large crystalline table.

[Elrond:] “These runes were written on a Midsummer’s Eve by the light of a crescent moon nearly two hundred years ago. It would seem you were meant to come to Rivendell. Fate is with you, Thorin Oakenshield; the same moon shines upon us tonight.”

As they look up, the clouds covering the moon float away, and rays of moonlight hits the crystalline table, causing light to flow through the map which has been laid on the table. Ancient runes become visible on the map, and Elrond translates them out loud.

[Elrond:] “Stand by the gray stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light of Durin’s Day will shine upon the keyhole.”

[Bilbo:] “Durin’s Day?”

[Gandalf:] “It is the start of the dwarves’ new year, when the last moon of autumn and the first sun of winter appear in the sky together.”

[Thorin:] “This is ill news. Summer is passing. Durin’s Day will soon be upon us.”

[Balin:] “We still have time.”

[Bilbo:] “Time? For what?”

[Balin:] “To find the entrance. We have to be standing at exactly the right spot at exactly the right time. Then, and only then, can the door be opened.”

[Elrond:] “So this is your purpose, to enter the Mountain.”

[Thorin:] “What of it?”

[Elrond:] “There are some who would not deem it wise.”

Thorin takes back the map gruffly.

[Gandalf:] “Who do you mean?”

[Elrond:] “You are not the only guardian to stand watch over Middle-earth.”

Gandalf spoke to Elrond before he left.

"I'm thinking of leaving the elfling here in Rivendell so she is safw"he said

Elrond nodded," yes I believe that is wise but when will you tell the little one the news" he asked.

Gandalf stayed silent "I'm not sure"

The end

I've finished! Hoped you have liked it, who will Calen react to the Dwarves leaving with out her.

Will she go after them or stay in Rivendell with the elfs?

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