Angel On Fire

Chapter 6 - An Honorary Elf

Staring out over the balcony I find myself suddenly starting to think about Thorin and our conversation the day before. We had some things in common and that alone made him easier to understand. There was also the way my mind and body kept reacting to him. It was confusing and yet a bit exciting. As I stare at the water cascading down over the rocks, I feel someone walk up behind me and I turn to see Elrond watching me intently as he walks up to lean against the rail alongside me.

"I see you chose to remain in your own clothing." He says and I nod as I smooth down my t-shirt.

"Yeah, no offense to you or your kind; but your dresses didn't really fit me."

"None taken; besides I have a feeling you are more comfortable in this."

"You'd be right." I reply a smile covering my lips.

"You're not with the rest of your company?" He asks and I shake my head.

"I needed some time to think. My mind's been a little weird lately." I reply looking back out to the waterfall.

"About?" He asks and I shake my head.

"I have no idea really. There are so many things running through my head." I pause my eyes meeting his for a moment before he ushers me to continue. "I mean I should be missing my home and everything there; but this place," I pause taking in the scenery, "No, so far this whole world feels more like my home than where I came from."

"That does not surprise me." He replies making me meet his gaze. "There is something about you and how you came to be here that makes me think you are not too far off in your belief. Something or someone brought you here, whether they were good or not is the mystery."

"I just wish I knew why I was here. Like, I feel like I shouldn't veer too far from the company but... I don't know how to explain it."

"You may not know for some time what your reason for being here is," He pauses turning towards me his hands reaching up to rest on my shoulders, "But if for any reason you may change your mind about staying with them, you will always have a place with the elves. Whether it be here in Rivendell, the great kingdom of Lothlorien, or even with the woodland elves of the Greenwood; you will always be welcome."

"You know little to nothing about me, yet you and your kin would welcome me so warmly? Why?" I ask brows knitted together in confusion.

"I believe you may find that we are more alike than you know," He states making me cock an eyebrow at him in surprise. "That and I find you most interesting. If you should need my help do not hesitate to ask. Also, there is someone who would like to meet you later. If you wouldn't mind meeting them, I would greatly appreciate it." Then giving my arms a quick pat, he disappears down the hall leaving me there to stare after him with a whole new load of confusion on my mind.

"This place is just one confusion after another." I say running my hands through my hair. Turning back to the waterfall I let out an annoyed groan and brace myself up against the railing. I knew he meant well but I couldn't help being skeptical of him. That's how I was wired. Taking a deep breath, I compose myself and turning around head back to where the dwarves were camped out.

Upon reaching where they were being housed, I let out a chuckle as they were all laughing and convening around a fire. Shaking my head, I go to walk over to them when I spot Thorin sitting off by himself overlooking the city of Rivendell. I decide to go over and chat with him. Walking over to him, I clear my throat to let him know I was there. He turns towards me and a smirk covers his lips as he says, "Hello (Name),"

"Hey, mind some company?" I ask and he motions to the spot next of him.

"Be my guest, I was just lost in thought." He replies folding his arms over his chest.