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She slipped on her coat and saw Caunion put on his jacket.
"Walk me to my carraige please?" she asked him.

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I was cured all right.

She hugged Caunion back before stepping into her carraige "Thank you, sir, for being a wonderful escort. I enjoyed my time here more than very much, and shall hold this night to my heart." she smiled once more before gingerly stepping into her carraige with her small black heels. She lifted her wine-red gown off the floor and onto the carraige. The attendent shut the door and she saw Caunion wave good-bye. Once the hall and her escort were out of site she sat back, and looked out the window to the stars.
This had truley been a wonderful Holiday and an enchanting ball.

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Elenya and Adrien walked back into the ballroom. Elenya had recovered somewhat from her incident with the punch. She retrieved her shoes, put them on, and started to dance with Adrien.

Larael walked the empty ballroom alone, stopping once to warm her hands over the fire that still burned in an empty grate. Her heels clicked against the cold floor and her dress swayed in a draft coming through one of the open windows. Outside, snow was beginning to fall. She didn't want to leave though, not just yet anyway.

Arwen and Viggo drifted through the almost ghostly, enchanted ballroom together quietly. They both had a wonderful time, and were sad to see the ball coming to a close so rapidly. All was quiet, but they lingered a bit longer, not wanting to leave this pretty sight just yet.

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HF and Frodo entered the room. "Oh my!" She gasped, "We havent been here since christmas day! We have just been so busy." She looked around to see who was there. She also noticed that the ball was going to come to an end soon. She looked over to Frodo and frowned. He noticed that she was upset and went over to her taking her hand. "Would you care to dance again my love?" Her frown turned into a smile as she looked into his deep, blue, sparkling eyes. "Of course." She said as he lead her out onto the dance floor.

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Elenriel and Legolas strode through the nearly empty ballroom, the decorations glimmering in their solitude. As the musicians played another tune, Legolas turned to his wife. “May I have this final dance, beloved?” he asked. Elenriel smiled at him and nodded as he led her on to the dance floor where they joined Elenya and Adrien; HF and Frodo. The two twirled to the music and Elenriel breathed both a sigh of contentment and sadness. She leaned against her husband, not wanting this magical moment to end, but soon the music faded and the two stopped, and gazed around at the nearly empty hall, neither in a hurry to depart.

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"You said: I know that this will hurt, but if I don't break your heart then things will just get worse..."

"May I have this last dance, my love?" VM asked Arwen quietly. "Of course," she responded, blushing. They walked out to enjoy one last dance together- a slow dance. Only a few couples remained on the floor, including her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Legolas. She didn't want this night to end. The Winter Ball had come and gone too quickly, although she had enjoyed every second of it. As the dance came to a close, he kissed her softly. "I'll go get the cloaks," he whispered. Arwen turned to say her good byes.

When he came back, they excited quietly, Arwen stealing one last glance at the beautiful ballroom. She hoped another would come around soon.

"Good bye everyone- and Merry Christmas!!"

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Nurr shook the snow out of her long hair as she entered into the ballroom for what she believed would be the last time. It had been a wonderful week, and she was sad to see the end of it. The room was empty except for a few couples, and the lights seemed dimmer than in past nights. Nurr smiled as she felt a hand on her shoulder. "Remembering?" Mat asked softly. "It was so surreal," Nurr murmured, resting her head on his chest. Mat took her by the hand and led her out for another dance.

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"Goodbye!" Elenriel called after her dear sister and Viggo, sadness filling her as she watched them depart. Very few remained now and Elenriel smiled as she watched Nurr and Mat on the dance floor. The dimming lights gave the room a mystical glow and Elenriel took one last look at the lavish decorations that brought so much joy. Legolas came to stand at her side as she gazed around the room one more time. “This was such a wonderful way to spend Christmas and end the year.” she said softly. Legolas nodded as he gently lifted her chin, turning her face toward his. “Yes, it was.” he said softly as he kissed her tenderly on the lips, passion burning between them. The two remained that way in what seemed like an eternity, though both thought it to be to short as they reluctantly parted. “Come, it is best we return home.” Legolas said after a brief moment. Elenriel nodded slowly, loathing to leave such an enchanted evening, wanting to stop time to have these precious moments last forever. Legolas gave a sad smile, understanding what she was feeling. "There will be other balls in which we may attend, my love." he said softly. "Cherish the moments you had here, keep them stored in your soul and the memories of these nights we spent here shall never fade." Elenriel smiled gave her husband a radiant smile and whispered a thank you as she grabbed her cloak and the two exited the room.
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Having been out all day, Idril and Remus returned to the ball for the final hours of the winter festivities. Remus took Idril's hand as they moved out onto the dance floor, swaying gently.

"So," Idril said, with a little smile, "have you enjoyed your stay?"

Remus, his hand over hers, looked around. "Yes - very much. I'll be sad to go away."

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Nurr was almost oblivious to the comings and goings of the other ball members. She was entirely caught up in the moment, swaying to the music and staring at the beautiful decorations. The song grew to a close, and she stopped, gazing dreamy-eyed around her. All of a sudden, she grew aware of Mat's nearness, and looked up at him. He was smiling tenderly, something he almost never did. Mischevious was more his type. She had no time to think of his change, though, before he leaned down and kissed her softly. She returned it, all other thoughts driven out of her mind. After a moment she remembered where they were, and blushing scarlet, turned to see if anyone had noticed.

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After what seemed like ages, Nurr and Mat readied themselves to leave. "It's been a great week," Nurr told him. "I'm glad you escorted me." Mat helped her with her cloak, then led her outside. Nurr gasped as she beheld two beautiful bay horses. "I thought you might like a nice moonlit ride," Mat said with his familiar cocky grin. Nurr smiled back, and they rode back home.

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