Two Hearts and Two Kingdoms United (Elrond + Celebrian)

Chapter 16

It was the next day and things were busy for Celebrian and her mother. Her mother was helping Celebrian planning the wedding since Celebrian didn't know what to do. There were so many options that Celebrian was offered that she didn't know which one she wanted. So her mother offered to help her pick out what she wanted for her wedding.

While the girls were doing that, Celeborn and Elrond were getting ready for their ride for the day. Celeborn was in the stables tacking his horse while he waited for Elrond to show up. When Lord Elrond finally showed up, he immediately started tacking his horse as well. When they were done tacking, they packed some extra things just in case. Lord Elrond took his sword and bow, along with some arrows. Celeborn just packed his bow and arrows.

When they were finally ready to head out, they hopped on their horses and rode out of the stables. They took a path that would lead them away from the city and out into the open lands of Rivendell. When they were off the narrow path and were in open land, they cantered their horses for awhile. The ride was quiet between Celeborn and Lord Elrond. They didn't talk to each other, mainly because they didn't know what to say. That and the fact that Lord Elrond was going to marry Celebrian and Celeborn was going to become an in-law. There was much awkwardness between them, so they just kept riding.

They finally ended up taking a break by a river. Celeborn and Lord Elrond hopped off their horses and took a break. They let their horses graze for a little bit too for their break as well. Lord Elrond could tell that there was something on Celeborn's mind. He could tell that Celeborn wanted to talk to him about something, but he didn't ask about it. Lord Elrond simply waited till Celeborn was ready to ask him something. But Celeborn didn't wait to long to bring a conversation with him.

"Elrond I want you to know that I am happy for you and my daughter, but as a father there are some things that I must speak with you about." said Celeborn.

Lord Elrond did not say anything to Celeborn. He simply waited for him to continue on with his question.

"Celebrian is my little girl and she always will be. I love her unconditionally, so when I give her to you, I hope you will treat her in the most profound way. I need you to take care of her, protect her, and love her. Because if you don't I'm going to have to come over to Rivendell and beat you up until you get it right." explained Celeborn.

"I can promise you that I will do what you ask of me." replied Lord Elrond.

"She loves you Elrond. I see the way she looks at you, so don't blow your chance with her or you will regret it." added Celeborn to the conversation.

Lord Elrond didn't know how to respond to what Celeborn had said, so he didn't reply to it. When they were done taking a break, they hopped back up on their horses and rode back to Rivendell. When they arrived they untacked their horses.

After that, Celeborn went to find Galadriel. When he did find her, he saw her standing on a patio looking at the moon. Celeborn thought she looked so beautiful as the moonlight shined down on her. He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Galadriel was a little bit shocked because she didn't know that he was behind her. She turned her head to face his and gave him a kiss on the cheek, then they looked at the moon together.

Lord Elrond met up with Celebiran and then they went for a walk together in the garden. While they walked the garden together, Lord Elrond thought about what his life would be like with Celebrian. He took what her father said very seriously. He wanted to make sure she was safe, but he also want to make her happy. And that was his plan for them after the wedding.