Fan Fiction ❯ Fairest Maiden of Imladris ❯ Chapter 4
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By: sailorbluestar 
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.12.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 244 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.12.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 244 | Status: Completed
Title: Fairest Maiden of Imladris
Author: Sailor Bluestar
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas, Glorfindel/Elrohir, Aragorn/Arwen
Rating: R
Warnings: spoilers to Folly of Starlight (Part 5: When I Give), humor, cross-dressing
Disclaimers: The lovely Lord of the Rings characters belong to J.R.R. Tolkien. Minuial and Brethilas belongs to AC for the Folly of Starlight (which I got permission for).
Archive: Otaku no Honden @ http://ainoanime.cjb.net or http://otakunohonden.cjb.net as well as FanFiction.Net and MediaMiner.Org under Sailor Bluestar. If you want to archive, just ask. I doubt I'd deny you.
~Fairest Maiden of Imladris - Chapter 4~
The next morning, after breakfast, which Elrond attended since some contestants were not able to, the participants were left alone to make a craft of beauty to be judged. Many made paintings or carvings. After what happened for entertainment, none wished to make something like weapons to show off. During the whole time of creation, some participants grouped themselves off for company while they work. Lady Minuial was approached by one whose stage name is Lady Tinnu. One known as Lady Nínim stood off to the shadows, watching them while working on her craft.
"Lady Minuial, may I sit with you while you work?" Lady Tinnu asked.
"Please. Sit. I would not mind your company." Lady Minuial said graciously, gesturing to a spot beside her. 'I wonder, are you my dear Ithilas? I did not see him when participants are required to attend.'
"If I may ask, can you tell me about Mirkwood's youngest prince? I am most curious to know why he is not here. As I hear, he is very handsome." Lady Tinnu asked, working on her stitching.
"I think you mean Prince Legolas over Prince Celairos, who is technically the youngest prince of Mirkwood. It saddens many that Prince Legolas could not join us. He is often found going out adventuring. Or coming here to Imladris. I'm surprised he's not here myself." Lady Minuial said.
"Oh?" Lady Tinnu asked. 'Indeed Malthenel-nin? Such appearances are daunting!'
"Yes, it is rumored that he's fallen for the fair Lady Arwen, even though it is that mortal, Aragorn that has captured her heart. However, there is a small rumor that the prince himself is not actually fallen for Arwen, but her father instead!" Lady Minuial said, selecting the next color for her picture.
Lady Tinnu leaned towards Lady Minuial in a conspiring way, whispering, "Would you like to know the truth? Because most of the subjects of Lord Elrond knows."
"I would certainly like to have an edge on those busybody gossipers of Mirkwood." Lady Minuial said softly.
"Ignore what they say about Prince Legolas and Lady Arwen. 'Tis Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas that you must know to be true." Lady Tinnu said.
"My oh my! No wonder Lord Thranduil tried to discourage that one going around. Mirkwood and Imladris has been on shakey ground after that first alliance against the Dark Lord." Lady Minuial said, shocked.
"Hush!" Lady Tinnu hissed, pressing a delicate finger against Lady Minuial's rosey lips. "Do you really want everyone to hear? The subjects of Imladris does not care for Lord Elrond's business since he has been so happy. But I doubt that others will share our point of view so readily."
"How very wise you are Lady Tinnu." Lady Minuial said, eyes glittering with amusement.
Lady Nínim approached the two gossiping contestants. Sensing the approach, Lady Minuial went back to painting and Lady Tinnu went on stitching.
"Excuse me, I could not help but notice your heated discussion." Lady Nínim said. "May I join you?"
"Of course! By all means." Lady Minuial said, gesturing to an empty seat.
"And we were not in a heated discussion. Oh no! We were in a heated gossip session. Do you have anything of interest?" Lady Tinnu asked, curiously. 'Is that Elrohir? I think it is! Oh my, it seems I am not the only one. Well, at least I do not think Glorfindel is a participant, he is around when the contestants must attend. I wonder if he knows of his own beloved's doings. Probably, else how would he had pulled it off.'
"I am certain that you have heard them all by now." Lady Nínim said. "I don't think there is much I can contribute with."
"But to be on the safe side, why don't you tell us anyway?" Lady Minuial asked, coaxing Lady Nínim to talk.
"Well, I know that Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas are together as a couple. I also know that Gandalf and Gimli would not participate because they would not sacrifice their beards! And I know that Elladan got this crazy idea to allieve his boredom and to try and find out about his father's fantasies. Do you believe that?" Lady Nínim asked.
"Well, that is certainly news to me." Lady Minuial said. "Is that not a bit intrusive onto his father's love life?"
"I have heard that one going around. I think Lord Elrond should have his privacy. I think his son should keep his nose out of his father's love life. Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas rarely get time together as it is. Such talk may keep them away longer than they should." Lady Tinnu said.
"Indeed." Lady Minuial agreed.
Lady Nínim shook her head and said, "I think it is all a sick joke to see whether or not Elladan can be swayed by any men in drag. That or he is hoping to try a few techniques on getting women to like him. Though, I wonder how he will do that if the men were to take offense and give him a good old whack to the head."
Lady Minuial smiled and said, "Most likely given a good beating, unless it's a test."
Lady Tinnu rolled his eyes and replied with, "Like I would let him do that. If he does abuse his position as host of the contest, I believe Lord Elrond will have a word with him."
"I don't doubt that Lord Elrond would be the only one to give Elladan an earful should he decide to have him flirting with the contestants a test." Lady Nínim said firmly.
"You both are so sure of that. What makes you believe that Lord Elrond and anyone else would speak to Elladan if he should add in another test which lets him flirt with participants?" Lady Minuial asked.
"I know Lord Elrond would not allow such disgrace to fall to his house." Lady Tinnu said confidently. "But fear not. I am sure if he should announce that particular test, many would be in an uproar at such a test."
"That is correct. You need not fear for your honor." Lady Nínim reassured.
"That is good. I am glad that I need not fear for myself, nor for any of the other participants." Lady Minuial confided.
Lady Tinnu smiled warmly and leaned in close to Lady Minuial and whispered softly, "You need not fear Malthenel-nin. I will make sure Elladan will not try such a thing."
"Ithilas?" Lady Minuial whispered back in question.
Lady Nínim, seeing Lady Minuial and Lady Tinnu in a private conversation decided to take herself elsewhere to give them a bit of privacy. If they are who she thought they are, then a bit of privacy to speak with each other would be greatly welcomed.
"Who else would I be for watching out for my love." Lady Tinnu whispered back.
"Ithilas..." Lady Minuial sighed. "How I missed you so... I do not want to play this out. I want you."
"I am sure Elladan would be smart enough to figure out that you are a participant and would want some time with me before your family wisk you away from me once more." Lady Tinnu said softly. "If it is any consolation, I miss you too. I do not want to keep this farce up, but I do not think Elladan would be such a brat as to hold this out much longer. I think Arwen could convince him to hurry the process along and not have so many tests to be done."
"Lady Arwen is ever our champion." Lady Minuial suggested softly.
"Indeed. I hope she is happy with Estel." Lady Tinnu replied.
"Very happy from what I gather." Lady Minuial reassured.
"What are you doing tonight?" Lady Tinnu murmured. "Perhaps we can get together."
"I highly doubt that would be allowed. People may find out at an inopportune moment. It would be very awkward to explain if such a thing were to happen." Lady Minuial protested weakly.
"Ah, but the excitement would have been worth it. But we shall keep our daliances to ourselves after the contest." Lady Tinnu said, leaning back. "I have a sudden wish for this to be all over."
"As do I, love. As do I." Lady Minuial said, returning to her painting once more.
The two sat in comfortable silence until the crafting time was called to a close. All contestants brought forward their works of beauty to be judged. As ever, a list of eliminated participants were handed to Elladan and they either revealed themselves then and there or waited until the winner was announced.
End Chapter 4
Notes: I refer to the men in drag as 'her/she' to keep with the appearance of actual women in such contest of who's the fairest of them all. I hope it isn't too confusing. Can anyone tell who is who?
Minuial means Dawn
Tinnu means Twilight
Nínim means Snowdrop (a flower)
Author: Sailor Bluestar
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas, Glorfindel/Elrohir, Aragorn/Arwen
Rating: R
Warnings: spoilers to Folly of Starlight (Part 5: When I Give), humor, cross-dressing
Disclaimers: The lovely Lord of the Rings characters belong to J.R.R. Tolkien. Minuial and Brethilas belongs to AC for the Folly of Starlight (which I got permission for).
Archive: Otaku no Honden @ http://ainoanime.cjb.net or http://otakunohonden.cjb.net as well as FanFiction.Net and MediaMiner.Org under Sailor Bluestar. If you want to archive, just ask. I doubt I'd deny you.
~Fairest Maiden of Imladris - Chapter 4~
The next morning, after breakfast, which Elrond attended since some contestants were not able to, the participants were left alone to make a craft of beauty to be judged. Many made paintings or carvings. After what happened for entertainment, none wished to make something like weapons to show off. During the whole time of creation, some participants grouped themselves off for company while they work. Lady Minuial was approached by one whose stage name is Lady Tinnu. One known as Lady Nínim stood off to the shadows, watching them while working on her craft.
"Lady Minuial, may I sit with you while you work?" Lady Tinnu asked.
"Please. Sit. I would not mind your company." Lady Minuial said graciously, gesturing to a spot beside her. 'I wonder, are you my dear Ithilas? I did not see him when participants are required to attend.'
"If I may ask, can you tell me about Mirkwood's youngest prince? I am most curious to know why he is not here. As I hear, he is very handsome." Lady Tinnu asked, working on her stitching.
"I think you mean Prince Legolas over Prince Celairos, who is technically the youngest prince of Mirkwood. It saddens many that Prince Legolas could not join us. He is often found going out adventuring. Or coming here to Imladris. I'm surprised he's not here myself." Lady Minuial said.
"Oh?" Lady Tinnu asked. 'Indeed Malthenel-nin? Such appearances are daunting!'
"Yes, it is rumored that he's fallen for the fair Lady Arwen, even though it is that mortal, Aragorn that has captured her heart. However, there is a small rumor that the prince himself is not actually fallen for Arwen, but her father instead!" Lady Minuial said, selecting the next color for her picture.
Lady Tinnu leaned towards Lady Minuial in a conspiring way, whispering, "Would you like to know the truth? Because most of the subjects of Lord Elrond knows."
"I would certainly like to have an edge on those busybody gossipers of Mirkwood." Lady Minuial said softly.
"Ignore what they say about Prince Legolas and Lady Arwen. 'Tis Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas that you must know to be true." Lady Tinnu said.
"My oh my! No wonder Lord Thranduil tried to discourage that one going around. Mirkwood and Imladris has been on shakey ground after that first alliance against the Dark Lord." Lady Minuial said, shocked.
"Hush!" Lady Tinnu hissed, pressing a delicate finger against Lady Minuial's rosey lips. "Do you really want everyone to hear? The subjects of Imladris does not care for Lord Elrond's business since he has been so happy. But I doubt that others will share our point of view so readily."
"How very wise you are Lady Tinnu." Lady Minuial said, eyes glittering with amusement.
Lady Nínim approached the two gossiping contestants. Sensing the approach, Lady Minuial went back to painting and Lady Tinnu went on stitching.
"Excuse me, I could not help but notice your heated discussion." Lady Nínim said. "May I join you?"
"Of course! By all means." Lady Minuial said, gesturing to an empty seat.
"And we were not in a heated discussion. Oh no! We were in a heated gossip session. Do you have anything of interest?" Lady Tinnu asked, curiously. 'Is that Elrohir? I think it is! Oh my, it seems I am not the only one. Well, at least I do not think Glorfindel is a participant, he is around when the contestants must attend. I wonder if he knows of his own beloved's doings. Probably, else how would he had pulled it off.'
"I am certain that you have heard them all by now." Lady Nínim said. "I don't think there is much I can contribute with."
"But to be on the safe side, why don't you tell us anyway?" Lady Minuial asked, coaxing Lady Nínim to talk.
"Well, I know that Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas are together as a couple. I also know that Gandalf and Gimli would not participate because they would not sacrifice their beards! And I know that Elladan got this crazy idea to allieve his boredom and to try and find out about his father's fantasies. Do you believe that?" Lady Nínim asked.
"Well, that is certainly news to me." Lady Minuial said. "Is that not a bit intrusive onto his father's love life?"
"I have heard that one going around. I think Lord Elrond should have his privacy. I think his son should keep his nose out of his father's love life. Lord Elrond and Prince Legolas rarely get time together as it is. Such talk may keep them away longer than they should." Lady Tinnu said.
"Indeed." Lady Minuial agreed.
Lady Nínim shook her head and said, "I think it is all a sick joke to see whether or not Elladan can be swayed by any men in drag. That or he is hoping to try a few techniques on getting women to like him. Though, I wonder how he will do that if the men were to take offense and give him a good old whack to the head."
Lady Minuial smiled and said, "Most likely given a good beating, unless it's a test."
Lady Tinnu rolled his eyes and replied with, "Like I would let him do that. If he does abuse his position as host of the contest, I believe Lord Elrond will have a word with him."
"I don't doubt that Lord Elrond would be the only one to give Elladan an earful should he decide to have him flirting with the contestants a test." Lady Nínim said firmly.
"You both are so sure of that. What makes you believe that Lord Elrond and anyone else would speak to Elladan if he should add in another test which lets him flirt with participants?" Lady Minuial asked.
"I know Lord Elrond would not allow such disgrace to fall to his house." Lady Tinnu said confidently. "But fear not. I am sure if he should announce that particular test, many would be in an uproar at such a test."
"That is correct. You need not fear for your honor." Lady Nínim reassured.
"That is good. I am glad that I need not fear for myself, nor for any of the other participants." Lady Minuial confided.
Lady Tinnu smiled warmly and leaned in close to Lady Minuial and whispered softly, "You need not fear Malthenel-nin. I will make sure Elladan will not try such a thing."
"Ithilas?" Lady Minuial whispered back in question.
Lady Nínim, seeing Lady Minuial and Lady Tinnu in a private conversation decided to take herself elsewhere to give them a bit of privacy. If they are who she thought they are, then a bit of privacy to speak with each other would be greatly welcomed.
"Who else would I be for watching out for my love." Lady Tinnu whispered back.
"Ithilas..." Lady Minuial sighed. "How I missed you so... I do not want to play this out. I want you."
"I am sure Elladan would be smart enough to figure out that you are a participant and would want some time with me before your family wisk you away from me once more." Lady Tinnu said softly. "If it is any consolation, I miss you too. I do not want to keep this farce up, but I do not think Elladan would be such a brat as to hold this out much longer. I think Arwen could convince him to hurry the process along and not have so many tests to be done."
"Lady Arwen is ever our champion." Lady Minuial suggested softly.
"Indeed. I hope she is happy with Estel." Lady Tinnu replied.
"Very happy from what I gather." Lady Minuial reassured.
"What are you doing tonight?" Lady Tinnu murmured. "Perhaps we can get together."
"I highly doubt that would be allowed. People may find out at an inopportune moment. It would be very awkward to explain if such a thing were to happen." Lady Minuial protested weakly.
"Ah, but the excitement would have been worth it. But we shall keep our daliances to ourselves after the contest." Lady Tinnu said, leaning back. "I have a sudden wish for this to be all over."
"As do I, love. As do I." Lady Minuial said, returning to her painting once more.
The two sat in comfortable silence until the crafting time was called to a close. All contestants brought forward their works of beauty to be judged. As ever, a list of eliminated participants were handed to Elladan and they either revealed themselves then and there or waited until the winner was announced.
End Chapter 4
Notes: I refer to the men in drag as 'her/she' to keep with the appearance of actual women in such contest of who's the fairest of them all. I hope it isn't too confusing. Can anyone tell who is who?
Minuial means Dawn
Tinnu means Twilight
Nínim means Snowdrop (a flower)