The Fire Dance

Authors Note: Sorry, my Beta is still on Vacation...:)~DarkDreamer

The Fire Dance



Ch161



Once a large fire was made, everyone sat down around it. Many of the
Avari just stared, still shocked that they were sitting in the
presence of two Valar, and the legendary reborn Balrog Slayer.

Taurcalad finally rolled his eyes "Well someone has to speak first! So
it might as well be me" then turned to the Valar of war "My lord
Tulkas, I was under the impression that you had a beard, yet your face
is clear of hair"

Tulkas snorted as he shook his head "Ahha! Well, my dear Nessa wanted
to see what I looked like without it one day and I just never grew it
back" The blond Valar then rubbed his chin "Eh, perhaps I shall grow
it back some day"

Suddenly, one of the young warriors cleared his throat "Lor...Lord Orome?"

"Aye penneth? You have something you wish to ask me?"

The young warrior nodded, then took a deep breath "Are...are you...are
you upset with us? I mean, we did not follow you when you called
and...and uh..."

Orome smiled as he leaned closer "Oh penneth nay...nay I am not upset
with your kin. They had a choice and chose not to follow"

The young warrior sighed as he mumbled to himself "They should have
followed"

Taurcalad shook his head "There are many young ones today who believe
thusly. And after what happened to my brother, their thoughts have
intensified. The young ion of Lord Mandos was friendly and quite
approachable...he even requested that we just call him Aglar. He was
not what most were brought up to expect, and sitting here with the
both of You...well, again, you are not as we assumed you would be"

Tulkas suddenly laughed loudly and slapped his knee "Ah! Times change
hmm that they do. New generations always have new ideas ha!"

Erestor narrowed his eyes as he repositioned Glorion "Lord Tulkas!"

The Avari group blinked in shock as Erestor waggled a scolding finger
at the blond Valar "I realize that you are a jovial being...but would
you Saes, tone it down a bit, I am Trying to get Glorion to sleep!"

Tulkas arched his brow as he looked over at Orome "Ooo...I have been
told!"

Orome nodded "Aye, that you have. You best do as the little one
says...you Know how he can be"

Glorfindel rolled his eyes as he took Glorion from Erestor "Here
Rabbit, let me do it, I have a little more experience with this then
you. You relax and have something to eat"

Erestor sighed as his elfling was removed from his arms "But...but
Findel I..."

Everyone suppressed a chuckle as Glorfindel shook his head "Eh...you
Know what Elrond would say right now"

*Sigh* "Aye, he would say that I would be in need of replenishing my
strength"

As Erestor began to lightly nibble on some bread, Taurcalad leaned
close to the golden slayer "He is a handful"

Looking down at his new son, Glorfindel frowned "Nay, he just needs a nap"

"I meant your mate"

Glorfindel smirked as he arched his brow "That was who I was speaking of"

Tulkas snorted "I must admit, he is force to avoid when heated"

Erestor narrowed his eyes and sat taller "You know, I Can hear all of
you!"

Tulkas chuckled "Alright now feisty elf calm down and eat your food"

As everyone became more comfortable and conversations flowed, Erestor
tilted his head "Who is that?"

Taurcalad looked at who was approaching and whispered "That is our eldar"

As the Captain of the Avarin warriors intercepted the eldar, Tulkas
leaned forward "Alright now, he is getting upset and fearful, he is
being told who we are. I know you all do not agree with what he did to
your friend, but I want for all of you to behave and do as he says. He
is the way he is due to living through a rougher and more evil time
then you"

Orome then leaned forward and whispered "Tulkas and I have a little
plan" then looked at Taurcalad "And you, go with what we say, do as we
say, and do not forget to act shocked and a little frightened"

Taurcalad swallowed hard, then nodded "You have been kind thus far, I
will try to follow your lead"

A few moments later, the eldar slowly approached and Orome and Tulkas
got to their feet

"Is...is there a reason for this visit?"

Orome crossed his arms over his chest "Wargs attacked and your
warriors came to our aid, they were brave and deserve recognition for
their selfless actions"

Tulkas arched his brow "Aye! They knew us not...yet they fought! They
are true warriors!"

The eldar inclined his head "They will be well recognized my lords",
then looked over at the other two and noticed that they were not Valar
"And you are?"

Glorfindel handed Glorion back to Erestor and tilted his head "I am
Lord Glorfindel of the House of the Golden Flower, and this is my mate
Erestor and second ion Glorion"

The eldars eyes widened "You...you are the Great Slayer?"

"I did what I had to do as a warrior, I do not claim the "greatness"
that others have placed upon me as a title, but aye, I have been
called thusly"

The eldar lightly smiled "What was written it true, you are a kind and
modest warrior...due to your selfless actions, and where you dwelt for
a time, I can see you traveling with two of the Valar"

Orome slowly stepped forward "Your warriors, after assisting us,
offered us respite. We have now rested and should be on our way"

The eldar cleared his throat, then held out his hands "I would want
you to leave us with a pleased heart"

Orome and Tulkas exchanged a knowing glance...

***Ahh, here it comes!***

***He is quite predictable is he not Tulkas***

***Aye, should I ask or do you want to***

***I think I should, they fled from Me after all***

***Agreed***

"And your meaning?"

The eldar wrung his hands as he glanced at the group of warriors, then
motioned his hand with an offering gesture "I would have your travels
pleasant, I offer you Any of the warriors present who are not bound"

The group blinked in shock, but held their tongues, remembering what
Orome and Tulkas had said

Tulkas arched his brow "You offer one of your warriors as a gift?"

The eldar lowered his head "I would have you pleased"

Tulkas and Orome stepped a few passes away, acting as tho they were
discussing this new development, then Tulkas turned "Anyone?"

"Aye my lords"

"Hmm...then we accept that one!"

Taurcalad quickly stood, then looked to his elder, trying his best to
appear shocked "But..."

Orome nodded his approval "Aye he will do. Aglar was pleased with his
brother...I think accepting another from the same tree would be good"

The eldar swiftly walked over and whispered "Collect your things
Taurcalad, they chose you out of all others"

The warrior lowered his head defeated, then turned and began to run to
where he had been living to collect his belongings...chuckling when he
knew he was out of hearing range

When he returned, he and the other warriors gave a fine performance of
a sad farewell, then followed the small group out of the Avari territory

Once they were a good ways away, Erestor smiled "You will like
Imladris Taurcalad, it is a peaceful place"

The warrior smiled from ear to ear "Hannon le, I look forward to
seeing my little brother!" then looked at Orome and Tulkas and bowed
his head "Hannon le my lords...I owe you"

TBC..............................


Translations:


Penneth ------------------ Young one
Saes --------------------- Please
Hannon le --------------- Thank you