A Deed Unforgiven by LadySternchen  

Flashback- Celeborn

“You must kiss Daeron now, Celeborn!”

Lúthien and Galathil both wheezed with laughter watching their friends, and could not stop until Celeborn gathered a pinecone and tossed it at them.

“Why need I always play the bride. You are the girl!”

“So?” Lúthien asked with raised eyebrows. “There are plenty of ellyn married to one another.”

“Yes.” said Celeborn testily “But I shall not be married to one. Nor to an elleth. I am not marrying anyone, ever! So why can I not do the ceremony?”

Daeron giggled now as well, supporting Galathil who held onto him for support as he was laughing so hard.

“Because that will be my job, little cousin. As it is Nana’s now.” Lúthien replied sweetly, which made Celeborn.

Oh, he loathed being the youngest. He bestowed the others with a scowl, which unfortunately made the  others laugh even more.

“Cheer up, Celeborn.” his brother finally said, laying an arm around him “It is only a game. We will play something else if you do not like it.”

Celeborn nodded appreciatively, relieved, and Lúthien chuckled.

“We shall remind you of that on your wedding day.” she teased, then fled Celeborn’s pinecones giggling, closely followed by Daeron and Galathil.