Falathiel stood Glandur by the gate and watched Annerueth fly in. She looked out to see Arthion and Lithoniel coming up. As soon as everyone was settled she would go to the mirror.

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Anneth's horse just ran by Falathiel. It didn't even stop but Anneth managed to jump of the horse. She knew it will be back, her horse always returned to her. "Falath, why did we stop?" she asked while she was running towards her aunt "Lets go! I need to know. I need to know where is Elen. You know that. Do you want to now as well?" she asked desperately but Falathiel wasn't moving "Why are we waiting?" she asked again. She saw that Falathiel is looking at the direction they came from. She was now feeling kinda bad because she left Lithoniel, and especially Arthion behind. But she had to. She hoped that they would understand. Either way she was planning to explain at the dinner.

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Falathiel nodded reading her thoughts about how she would explain later. "Accompany me to the mirror." She quickly walked into the gardens and down the steps. She filled a pitcher of water and was about to pour it when she turned to Annerueth. "It won't be the first time you've seen someone use it but it has been awhile so it may seem like the first time."

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Isteleth followed Falathiel and Annerueth after leaving a message with her uncle Voronwe to tell Lithoniel and Arthion to meet us in the great hall.
As she ventured down the stairs, Annerueth was standing round the mirror and Falathiel was pouring water into it, she walked up to them and stood with her hands around the edge looking into the clear pool

"What are we going to do?" she asked quietly barely a whisper

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Lithoniel and Arthion rode through the gate and dismounted their horses, an elf came and took them to the stables and another elf walked up to them and said "Lady Lithoniel and Lord Arthion?" "Aye that is us" said Arthion " "I am Voronwe, I have a message for you from Lady Isteleth, you are to meet her and her sister and aunt in the Great Hall, later. For now this kind elf will show you to your rooms." He motioned to the elf who had taken their horses and was now returning. "When may I see the Lady Galadriel?" Lithoniel asked Voronwe "You will see her in the Great Hall, there you may speak with your great-grandmother." he said "Hannon le." Lithoniel replied. Arthion and Lithoniel followed the other elf, who's name was Suidan, to their chambers. After seeing that Lithoniel was comfortably situated, Arthion made his way to his own chambers. He threw himself onto the bed, his mind was full of thoughts of Annerueth.
Lithoniel walked around the room and opened the wardrobe to find that there were several gowns in it that looked like they would fit her Great-grandmother knew, she always knows she thought as she smiled to herself, then she reached in and took some of the gowns out and began to try them on. She finally decided on one to wear to the Great Hall and made her way towards that room. She first knocked on Arthion's door. "Come in" he said, she poked her head in the door and said "We probably ought to head downstairs." "Alright" he said sleepily, then she opened the door further to let him come out and revealed the gown she had chosen, it was a cream colour with a lace skirt and a gold belt. She looked very pretty. "Well you look nice." Arthion commented then he looked at his own dirtied clothes, Lithoniel noticed this and said laughingly "I think if you look in the wardrobe you might find some more fitting clothes." she closed the door and waited for him to come out. When he did he was wearing a crimson robe that made him look even more handsome. I wonder how I look... and will Annerueth like it? Lithoniel heard him think, she stopped herself just in time before she answered his questions. She was not, for the world, going to let Arthion in on her little secret... at least not yet. So instead she causually remarked "Well you look nice." They both laughed, Lithoniel took Arthion's offered arm and made their way down to the Great Hall....

((for those of you who don't know. Vorwonwe Orophonion is Elenanna's husband and Thranduil's brother (thus being Legolas' uncle) also their twin children will appear as well. Nedhudir and Eruaveil..that's all for now..can't think of anything to post))

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Anneth followed her aunt and slightly nodded as Falath told her about the mirror. A lot of time passed from the day she looked at it for the first time. That was the same day she finnaly met and was reunited with her sister, with Isteleth. She lightly smiled as she remembered that and turned to her sister. Her face was still pale and she shivered as she heard Isty's question.
"We will look at it, of course. Maybe it will tell us where is Elen. I know that she is alive and you two know that as well." she said and looked at the mirror, at the peaceful water. Suddenly it started producing small waves and image of her Elen appeared. Anneth took deep breathe and grabbed Isty's hand. Elen was on dark, very dark place. That was too much for her. The images started changing but she didn't see much of the rest and was hoping that at least Falath was concentrated. She moved from the mirror and started walking towards her chambers. Elen was captured and taken somewhere, that was for sure. She was suffering and she needed their help as soon as possible. Annerueth was ready. She was ready to departure immediately but first she needed to talk to Falath and Isty and her great-grandmother Galadriel. She knew that they will have enough time to talk at the dinner. Instantly she remembered Arthion, his eyes and his smile. She suddenly felt heat in her cheeks and quickly covered them with her hands. She was glad that Falath and Isty are walking behind and can't see her face.
"Come on. We have to get ready. Isty will you help me?" she said as she turned around to see are Isty and Falath still behind her.

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After they had watched the scenes of horror that Elenanna had to bear with they left to change for dinner then to seek council with their great grandmother galadrial.

As they walked back down the corridors in silence she felt a mixture of feelings from both her aunt, her sister and the ones that were crowding inside her, thoughts where screaming in her mind she wanted to scream out, to be rid of them some way, but she held herself back.
She missed Eruonen greatly and wanted him, to feel his touch on her again, to smell his warm musky smell, she just wanted him to hold her like he used to before he left her.

She was snapped out of her thoughts when Annerueuth spoke to her
Come on. We have to get ready. Isty will you help me?" she said turning round to face both her and Falathiel, Isteleth nodded
"ok, we'll see you soon Falath" she spoke quickly and followed Annerueth into their connecting rooms.

Once they were both inside and the door was locked and they were sure that they wouldn't be over heared Annerueth started to speak.
As the words washed over Isteleth's head, she started to feel faint the over load of thoughts and emotions was getting to her, she stood up from the bed and walked over to the basin and spashed water onto her face then stepped outside onto the balcony.
"Anneth" she whispered
"Yes Isty" she replied
"Anneth i'm fading, i'm scared, i'm scared of loosing you, Falathiel, Elenanna and Eruanneth and now i fear we have led both Lithoniel and Arthion into the danger that we were destined to face" she paused and took in a breath of fresh air
"I'm afraid i will never see Eruonen again, oh Anneth i love him so much i miss him so" she broke down into tears and Anneth pulled her into an embrace
"It's okay, everything will be fine i promise" Anneth muttered to her
"How do you know" Isteleth moaned pulling away, they stood in silence for a moment, then Isteleth walked back inside and went over to the wardrobe and opened it and stared at the dresses untill she decided on one, her white velvet one with the gold trim with matching headress.

She pulled off her riding clothes and washed down, once she dried herself off she then pulled the dress over her head and let it fall elegantly to the ground, she went over to the mirror and pulled her hair from the tight bun that she had it in and let it tumble down her back, she then sat down at the desk and brushed her hair quickly so all the major knots where out, she then placed the silver headress on her head.

She stood up and looked at her sister as if nothing that had just taken place ever happened, the glint in her eyes that everyone knew was faded like the Evenstar that hung round her neck, but she as she smiled it was the same flirtatious smile that she always smiled so well.
"Ready" She asked Anneth

((more will be revealed about Eruanneth and Eruonen))

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"I simply know. Falath will always be here for us. She never leaves our side, you had to notice that by now. I don't want to lose anyone of them either, nor you. That's why we're going to save Elen, and that's why we're always take extra care for Eruanneth. Everything will be alright. Just, don't lose hope. Eruonen will be there when you get beack. You mean a world to him. He loves you Isty, and you know that. He has Ada's protection, Ada promised that he'll be safe." she said to her sister and slighty smiled. Elen was in danger and Anneth was worried too. She decided to leave this for now. They'll discuss it later, after dinner. She walked to her room to change. She picked her red dress and golden belt. From the time Elen dissapeared, Anneth always had her dagger near. She washed and dressed. She didn't tie her dark hair this time, she simply let it fall down her back. "Yes, I'm ready." she answered as she returned to her sister's room "Let's go now. They are waiting." she said and walked out of the room again with her sister.

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Lithoniel and Arthion found the Great Hall and entered it. At the end of the room they saw the Lady of Light. Lithoniel walked briskly to her great-grandmother and embraced her warmly. Galadriel greeted her with open arms. "It has been to long since we met last, my dear." Galadriel said "Oh yes, Grandmother, I have missed you." Lithoniel replied. Galadriel released her from the embrace, and Lithoniel turned to Arthion and said "You remember my cousin, Arthion, Grandmother?" "Ah yes, the brash young fellow who challenged Haldir to a shooting match and lost miserably, if I remember correctly." Arthion flushed and said "Yes, Milady, your memory is unmatched." Lithoniel laughed merrily, and Galadriel smiled.
They all waited for Annerueth, Isteleth, Falathiel, and Voronwe to arrive.
When they did, everyone sat down at a long table to dine...

She didn't really notice as the twins left. Sharp images cascaded the mirror's surface. One finally played out before her.

Elenanna shivered in the corner of the cell. Blood stained her clothes from the orcs tortures. Screams of other prisoners could be heard. Her eyes were drooping and dark circles were under her eyes. The once strong, beautiful elf looked pale and fragile. Her head suddenly snapped and it was as if she could see Falathiel looking at her. "Help sister. Help me Falathiel." She pulled away to see a huge tower. Falathiel knew this was wear Elenanna was being kept.

She pulled herself away from the images and ran to her quarters. Her long hair was put into an elegant bun wrapped with braids. Her riding clothes were removed and she put on a flowy white dress. She quickly walked into the dining room. "Hello," she said to Lithoniel and Arthion. "Please excuse me for not seeing to you accomadations."

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Isteleth and Annerueth entered the great hall, their great gradmother Galadriel was sat at the head of the table and Lithoniel and Arthion were already seated.
"Suilad" Isteleth said warmly to her grandmother
"Suilad Isteleth, Annerueth" she bowed her head slightly and the twins returned it
"How are you two then" she asked, Isteleth sensed the sadness in her tone but ignored it
"We are well grandmother" Annerueth replied
"That is good" Galadriel responded back and looked across at Isteleth who stood deep in thought.
"Isty" Galadriel said touching her arm gently, she looked up into her grandmothers kind face
"Grandmother where is....." she was cut off by a child's cry
"NANETH!" the child cried running towards Isteleth, her heart skipped a beat and knelt down to pick the child up
"Eruanneth" she breathed picking up the little girl, her little girl
"Oh Eru" she muttered holding the child close to her, taking in her scent, the childs hair tickleing her nose
"Eruanneth has missed you Isteleth" Galadriel told Isteleth, but she wasn't listening, she put Eruanneth down on the ground, her face broke into a silly smile
"Eruonen" she breathed, she lifted the hem of her dress up and ran towards the door where a male elf stood grinning, Isteleth leaped into his arms and he caught her and spun her round slightly before putting her feet on the ground, his embrace comforting to her
"Oh Eruonen" she sobbed into his shoulder
"I've missed you so much" his grip tightened around her
"I've missed you too Isteleth" he pulled away from her and put his finger under her chin to see her tear stained face, he then leaned towards her and kissed her gently on the lips.

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Vorwonwe gave a small smile, and he shook his head slightly, before looking at his twin children who were among their friends. Eruaviel and Nedhudir needed their mother in their lives...no matter what. But she had been missing for three summers.

Meanwhile in Dol Guldur

Elenanna looked up as she heard footsteps, and she shook her head. SHe herself was suprised she hadn't turned into an orc over the years due to her treatment, but she hoped she wouldn't be turned into one.

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Lithoniel and Arthion rose to greet her cousins and aunt. Lithoniel replied to Falathiel's regret saying "Nay, we were cared for by Suidan, and were made quite comfortable." then turning to Galadriel she said "I must thank you for the beautiful dresses, they are quite lovely and fit very well." Galadriel smiled in approval. Then all attention was turned as the child, Eruanneth, entered and embraced her mother (?) then when Isteleth ran to Eruonen, Lithoniel thought it better not to watch the tender, personal scene that was for the two of them alone. She looked up and saw Arthion watching them intently, frustrated she kicked him underneath the table. He jumped, slightly, and looked at her innocently, then looked away.
They all rose to greet Eruaviel and Nedhudir. After learning who the were Arthion commented to Lithoniel "Well your family seems to grow by the minute. Will we find some long lost brother or sister of yours soon?" she poked him in the ribs and laughed with him...

Isteleth and Eruonen pulled apart when Isteleth felt a tug on her sleeve from her daughter Eruanneth, Isteleth smiled as Eruonen picked her up and held her
"How long have you been here?" she asked him
"A month or so, i heared you were returning and i was missing you too much, so i stopped off in Rivendell, picked up Eruanneth then came here" he replied smiling at her, she smiled back.

"Wow so both you and Eruanneth have been here and yet no message or ward was sent to me" she looked downwards, but felt Eruonen place his hand under her chin and lifted it up, he was stood in front of her she looked into his dark eyes, he placed Eruanneth on the floor who ran over to her Aunt Anneth and Aunt Falath.
"We couldn't, you were out of contact there was no way to reach you, at times we heared you where in the realm of Gondor, then we heared you were captured in Mordor then the last news we recived was that you were dead" he finished and she looked away
"We were good as dead" she replied "There was nothing left for us to place our hope on, but after awhile i placed mine on you and my daughter, i then became determined to live to see you again" she paused before she carried on, she felt the pain coming back to her, the pain of the day they lost Elenanna
"Then one day we managed to escape, the 4 of us, Elenanna, Falathiel, Annerueth and myself, but we were cornered and Elenanna sarificed herself to save us" she stopped she couldn't go on.
"Come on lets sit down and eat" he said quietly leading her over to a seat opposite Lithoniel and Arthion
"Suilad" Isteleth and Eruonen said to them polietly

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