Disclaimer
This story is fictional and I don't own anyone except Glorfindel who is locked up in my closet. Ok, well not Glorfindel either. But I do own the McKenzie twins, all of their horses and anyone else that is fictional in this story.
The story does not follow canon at all. I'm sure Tolkien would roll over in his grave at some of the things I have them doing. But as this is my modern story I'm having fairly modern standards as well. This will also end up with a Glorfindel love story, there aren't enough of them around so I felt the need to make my own. It is rated M for a good reason. There is swearing and some sexy scenes in it later on. So reader's discretion is advised.
I write this story in the little free time I have which is usually late at night. I do proof read but please be gentle with me if I do miss something!
So onto the story and enjoy.
The dark bar was alive with the usual noise that came with the nightlife scene. The music was playing loud enough to make people shout over it, yet still soft enough to carry on a conversation. The clinking of glasses as people consumed excessive amounts of alcohol. The sweat and glimpses of bare skin as couples danced on the make shift dance floor, their intentions obvious. To find someone to spend the night with while showing even more bare skin and sweating in larger amounts.
At the bar Glorfindel sat alone, nursing a glass of straight whiskey while taking in the sights. In the years since the Fourth age of Men, things had surely changed. The elegance of balls while at the court of Elessar was nothing now but legends turned into books and later on movies. Through the ages the once stunning and elegant ball gowns had turned into garments which once would have classified as undergarments. The fine art of courting a lady was nothing more than now getting her drunk and having a one night stand.
Hobbits had grown into normal size men. The elves that had stayed behind after the last ships had sailed were scattered over the world. Their numbers few and far between, yet most of them led human lives. Although rare, it was still very easy to spot a half Elven offspring that walked the world. And while the Elven numbers left in the world were very tiny most did keep connections with other Elves.
And yet here Glorfindel was. Sitting in the bar it Kentucky in the year 2010 wishing he was anywhere else but here. Taking a sip of whiskey Glorfindel surveyed the room with boredom. It was nights like this he regretted his choice of staying behind all those centuries ago. He had seen the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Kings and Queens of Europe reign in golden years and in bloodshed. The Crusades and the countless blood split in them. New lands being discovered and settled with the promise of new beginnings for its settlers which had more often than not ended in another War. The age of machinery and weapons going from swords to high tech aircraft that could kill a target from miles away. Yes Glorfindel had seen a lot over the ages. Yet Elladan had still managed to drag him all the way to the USA for a horse competition to catch a brief glimpse of the past from a Millennia ago.
Glorfindel almost snorted at the thought. Elladan, always the most outgoing had discovered the link between high level competition horses and the Elven horse bloodlines. Over the years he had spent countless money through various companies purchasing a lot of those horses. His purchases were both for profit and his own breeding purposes. Elladan has been determined to make the Elven bloodlines strong yet again. Glorfindel had nearly not come until Elladan showed him a horse that was a spitting image of Asfaloth, ridden by an Australian rider that would be at the competition. Curiosity and boredom both got the better of him and he had let Elladan drag him along with him. Glorfindel had even given in and let Elladan fly his private jet over.
Boredom was a feeling Glorfindel knew all too well. Over the years he had accumulated such a wealth that there was nothing that wasn't open to him. Cars, houses, women, exotic and rare pieces of history, he had everything he wanted that money could buy. The only thing he couldn't buy was his own happiness. Items that could be bought were amusing and bought fleeting glimpses of happiness, but Glorfindel still felt the empty ache of not being fully satisfied. He had women so easily in his life; his wealth and good looks managed to bring them in hoards if he so wished. Yet none had stayed and he had not found anyone who he would want to stay in his life either.
Glorfindel took another sip of his whiskey, savouring the liquid as it slid down his throat. Elladan has promised to meet him half an hour ago at this bar. Yet there was no sign of him anywhere. As much as Glorfindel hated to admit it, the twins still tried his patience as much of today as they did when they were Elflings. The temptation to leave was there but glancing at his watch, Glorfindel vowed to stay just another 30 minutes. It was easier to wait than to hear Elladan's latest story as to why he was so late, especially since it always nearly involved a detour with a woman.
The music stopped and the lights dimmed in the entire bar. The stage was suddenly alight and 2 people had stepped onto it. Although their faces silhouetted by the stage lights it was easy to pick out it was a male and female on the stage. The female was tall and slender, as tall as the male next to her but he was very obviously powerfully built without being overly bulky. The female adjusted the microphone and tapped it twice to get the crowd's attention.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen! We are tonight's entertainment, bought to you all the way from Australia. We are CopyCat" the thick Australian accent ran over the crowd. Whistles and cheers came from the dance floor. As the lights dimmed Glorfindel got a good look at the 2 faces on stage. He started slightly in his chair as he looked at them both. On stage in front of him 2 people with obvious Elven features. They were not full Elves but Glorfindel guessed that they had one parent that was an Elf. He smiled slightly, it was a long time since he had seen any sign of other Elves and the 2 young people on stage were certainly a breath of fresh air.
The female had shoulder length red hair with blonde streaks through it. It framed her delicate facial features with her large brown eyes. Yet her facial features were the only thing delicate about her. It was obvious on her lithe frame that it was all muscle on her. She looked beautiful, yet deadly at the same time. Glorfindel's interest was instantly captured in her. She was beautiful, yet the lack of makeup and simple but sexy clothes revealed more than words could. She was not the type of woman Glorfindel was used to. The type who spent more time and money on their looks and clothes than he was sure was the annual salary for some people. This woman was naturally beautiful and yet didn't seem to care about it.
The male was strongly built but carried it was Elven lithe and grace. He reminded Glorfindel of the old Warden's of Lothlorien. He was as dark as the woman was fair. His handsome face framed by messy black hair and intelligent green eyes scanned the ground, occasionally winking to a pretty girl in the crown.
"Fascinating aren't they?" a voice beside Glorfindel made him start slightly. He had been so engrossed at the 2 on stage he didn't even notice that Elladan has sat beside him.
"Yes quite, who are they?" Glorfindel asked.
"The McKenzie twins, both riders on the Australian Equestrian team and both of them doing 2 disciplines which is nearly unheard of at competitions at this level and no I have no idea who their parents the records of them are scrubbed squeaky clean" Elladan said with a frown. He waved the bartender over for a drink and sat back in his chair. Glorfindel smirked slightly, it took a lot to baffle Elladan and the fact he was unable to trace anything on these two must have been such a frustration for him. Elladan took a long drink of the beer he ordered and continued speaking.
"The female is Lightning, and yes that is her real name that I'm sure of and the male is Callen. From what I know they're parents are huge time racehorse trainers in Australia but they're both adopted so I have no clue of their real parents except that one of them is very obviously Elven."
Elladan was still frowning as he took another drink.
"So I take it the reason you wanted me here is to help you sort out who their real parents are?" Glorfindel tried very hard to keep the smirk out of his tone as he watched the twins on stage.
"Quite simple, yes" Elladan admitted begrudgingly "However I thought you'd also find it fascinating that Lightning rides that grey stallion I showed you who is a spitting image of Asfaloth."
Glorfindel raised an eyebrow in surprise, however held back his comments as Lightning had signalled for the music to start. An upbeat tune with heavy bass starting from the speakers. The crowd started to whistle and cheer in appreciation.
You're so hypnotizing Your touch magnetizing They say be afraid Your from a whole other world Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me Take me, ta-ta-take me Boy, you're an alien
Could you be the devil
Could you be an angel
Feels like I am floating
Leaves my body glowing
You're not like the others
Futuristic lover
Different DNA
They don't understand you
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction
Your touch are foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
Glorfindel turned to Elladan in surprise and was met with a grin from the younger Elf. Not only did she have an amazing voice, she could nearly copy the actual artist singing the song. The duo had picked their band name extremely well.
Your so supersonic Your from a whole other world And I'm ready to go Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me Take me, ta-ta-take me Boy, you're an alien There is this transcendental I wanna walk on your wave length
Wanna feel your powers
Stun me with your lasers
Your kiss is cosmic
Every move is magic
A different dimension
You open my eyes
Lead me into the light
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction
Your touch are foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
On another level
Boy, you're my lucky star
And be there when you vibrate
For you I'll risk it all
All
"I first heard them sing when I was in Australia last year at a local club when I was attending one of the bigger dressage competitions down there" Elladan was talking louder over the last of the song "That's when I got very curious to who they exactly were and I've been trying to find out more about them ever since. Brilliant riders, both of them, they should both make the next Olympics."
The song has finished by the time Elladan had finished speaking. The crowd was cheering enthusiastically while Lightning had taken a bow with a large smile on her face.
"Why thank you everyone, it's great to know we're appreciated here as much as we are at home, now who wants to hear my brother sing?" Lightning was out of breath on the microphone but still smiling. The crowd cheered louder as Callen adjusted his microphone.
"Now this song is for all the beautiful ladies out there" Callen's smooth voice rang out over the crowd as the music started to play. The sweet sounds of a guitar melody started to play.
This time, this place
Misused, mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was I to make you wait?
Just one chance, just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
Cause you know
You know, you know
That I love you, I have loved you all along
And I miss you, been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore
"Why wasn't I blessed with such a smooth singing voice, it's no wonder he has a reputation for being a heart breaker" Elladan said almost wishfully.
"Because if I recall you and your brother spent more time trying to avoid all of your lessons than actually attending them" Glorfindel laughed.
"True" Elladan chuckled and continued to watch.
One my knees, I'll ask I'd give it all, I'd give for us That I love you, I have loved you all along So far away, been far away for far too long I wanted I love you, I have loved you all along Keep breathing cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Last chance for one last dance
Cause with you I'd withstand
All of it to hold your hand
Give anything but I won't give up
Cause you know
You know, you know
And I miss you, been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore
So far away, been far away for far too long
But you know
You know, you know
I wanted you to stay
Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
And I forgive you for being away for far too long
So keep breathing cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me, never let me go
Believe it, hold on to me, never let me go
Hold on to me, never let me go
Hold on to me, never let me go
By the end of the song Glorfindel was sure there wasn't a female in the audience that wasn't plotting to try and get the handsome singer into bed that night. And he was sure Callen was also scanning the crowd to pick out his partner to spend the night with.
"We need more drinks" Elladan announced as he signalled the bartender over once more "A lot more drinks."
A bottle of whiskey later Glorfindel was well and truly feeling the effects of the strong alcohol. It was close to midnight and the twins had just wrapped up their last song and were saying their thanks to the crowd. The more he had drunk the more intrigued Glorfindel felt towards Lightning. Full of alcohol and bravado bought on by the alcohol as soon as the twins had left the stage he marched straight up to Lightning. She had gone to the bar and was smiling and fanning her face. Glorfindel couldn't hear what she was saying over the dim noise of the room. By the time he had got to her the bartender was putting the drinks on the counter and Lightning was getting money out of her pants.
"I'll get that, and add a whiskey onto it" Glorfindel flashed a charming smile to Lightning. He knew the game of seduction all too well. Instead of the usual response from women, the smile or embarrassed giggle they usually did. Glorfindel was met with a raised eyebrow and slightly hostile stare.
"Thank you but no, I can pay for myself" the smile was one of forced politeness.
Glorfindel was taken aback by the very obvious brush off. He couldn't remember the last time he had been turned down in such an obvious way. As a matter of fact he couldn't remember ever being turned down.
"And that's for the gentleman's whiskey as well" Lightning handed over extra money and gathered her drinks. She looked over her shoulder at Glorfindel "Nice try, but good night."
Glorfindel watched completely dumbstruck as she walked away towards her brother. She spoke to him briefly and then left the bar. Glorfindel felt a slap on his back and heard Elladan laughing loudly.
"I like her" he was grinning madly as he walked away.
Glorfindel shook his head and followed Elladan. The brush off had made him even more determined to get to know the mysterious woman.
"Come on lets go, we have an early start in the morning "Elladan called over his shoulder flashing the keys to his rental car. Glorfindel shook his head and followed. Tomorrow would be another day and another start to try and put some pieces of the puzzle together.
Authors Note
First chapter all done. I hope everyone has enjoyed it so far. The songs were E.T by Katy Perry and Far Away by Nickleback.