Idhrenwen, Zhie, and Zu are sitting in the Hall of Fire. Zhie is lounging on the floor with the pages of chapter number one sitting all around editing while Idhrenwen and Zu are talking excitedly about the upcoming story. Alone in a corner sits an Elf, watching them with interest.

"I just sent a messenger to see if Corri wishes to join us. I was told she was still awake." Zhie tells the group, waving her magical red pencil of instant correction™ around as she speaks.

Idhrenwen nods. "Yes, good idea! Did you see – I updated chapter one and two."

"Er…" Zhie tosses the pencil into the pile of papers. "I'll go look now." Zhie walks over to the side of the room where stacks of papers are laid out for each chapter. "Damn Elrond for not having a computer in Imladris and damn the Hall of Fire for not having any tables." Zhie flips through the pages, flips through them again and hangs her head. "Okay, I'm sorry, I can't figure this out now...what got changed?"

"Give me a few seconds, I'll check…" Idhrenwen starts to sort through her papers.

Zhie scratches her head. "What the heck did I do here…how did the `Meanwhile back at the woods' part end up before the `A week before meeting' part?"

"That's the order they were in." Idhrenwen tells her, getting Zhie a drink, knowing she'll think clearer with the aid of alcohol.

"Right, but it doesn't make sense…unless it really takes Rúmil a week to ride through the forest."

"Rúmil always was a little slow." Speaks the Elf in the corner with a smirk.

The ladies laugh and Idhrenwen hands Zhie the drink. Zhie decides to leave the mess of papers for a while and sits down to chat with Zu and Idhrenwen. "How's the reaction been from the HL group, by the way?"

"People are quite anxious to read the full story." Zu tells her.

"Yay! Go us." Zhie sips her drink.

"They're all curios how the story is going to be like." Idhrenwen laughs. "Very curious."

"That's good." Says Zhie. "Would be nice if I could get chapter two done for tomorrow, but I'll settle for chapter one."

" You mean for today..." giggles Idhrenwen. "It's already V-day here. Happy Valentine's Day, girls."

Zu cowers. "Nooooooooo!!! Go away V-Day!" Zu walks to the large grandfather clock and tries to turn it back. "Back evil holiday!" When she realizes the clock is locked, she sighs and returns to her chair.

"I'd better get back to editing, then." Zhie goes back to her mess on the floor, taking her drink with her.

A messenger appears at the door. He clears his throat and announces, "The Lady Corri has declined invitation to join you. She said to thank you, but she has urgent business."

"Oh." Idhrenwen frowns.

"Aww, too bad." Says Zu.

"I bet if Figwit was going to dance for her, she'd have come." Says Zhie, not looking up from her work.

"Naked?" asks Idhrenwen with a smile.

"Yep." Answers Zhie.

"And we have to miss it?" grumbles Zu.

Suddenly, Figwit runs into the Hall of Fire, does a brief version of the Elvish Dance of Love, and runs away before the Elf in the corner can react.

"Whhooopiee!" Idhrenwen runs to the door along with Zu, who shouts, "No! Stay Figgy! Stay!"

Idhrenwen returns and sighs. "Did anyone take a picture of Figwit during his dance?"

Zu winks at the Elf in the corner. "Since Figwit left us... how about you dance naked?"

"Yes! Please?" Idhrenwen begs, batting her eyes.

Haldir looks around nervously. "I...I don't know..."

"Aww, come on Hal!" shouts Zu. "Dance! Dance! Dance!"

"Do I...have to be naked? I'm a little...shy..." Haldir smiles to the ladies, causing Zu to swoon and Idhrenwen to temporarily faint. Zhie puts up a hand to shield her eyes, knowing she must get done with the edits.

"How about in a speedo?" asks Zu, drooling.

"A speedo!" Haldir backs a step away. "I don't know what you're talking about, but by the puddle of drool on the floor, I don't think I want one." He pauses. "Then again…"

Zu gets down on her knees, whimpering. "Oh, please do this…for us? Just dance for a few minutes."

Haldir stands up from his spot and walks over. "I'm going to need some music."

Idhrenwen starts singing. "Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."

Haldir closes his eyes and starts to move to Idhrenwen's singing, then shakes his head. "I know what this is, ladies. If you want me to strip, it's going to have to be a different song..."

"Pick another song, Idhrenwen!" shouts Zu. Idhrenwen hiccups and then searches for a glass of water. "What's a good striptease song..." wonders Zu. "Hey, I thought you said you were going to dance naked."

Haldir's jaw drops. "No...I said...no, not naked...I'm shy...I-" Haldir turns bright red and looks away. "I can't believe I agreed to this..."

"Awww." Zu huggles Haldir. "Come on, it's not that bad, you might have fun!" She offers Haldir a strong drink.

Haldir takes the drink from Zu and downs it. "Alright. I think I'm ready. But I do need a different song. Spice Girls is too perky. I need something a little darker...a little more sexy...eh, that must be the drink talking..." He hangs his head.

"How slow and dark, Haldir?" asks Zu.

"What if you sing for us while you dance?" Zhie, who has given up editing, for now, suggests.

Haldir thinks for a moment. "Fine. The song is by Inxs." Haldir takes a deep breath. "I'm going to need another drink for this." The ladies all rush to get him one, and stumble over one another. Once Haldir has finished his drink, he steps back.

The music starts and the lights are dim. Haldir looks over at the ladies and beckons them closer, crooking his finger to them.

"Come over here."

The music gets louder and he starts to move with the rhythm as he sings:

All you got is this moment The 21st Century's yesterday You can care all you want Everybody does yeah that's okay

Slowly unfastening his tunic as he dances, he eventually lets it fall back from his shoulders. His hips are moving in perfect sync with the song as he continues to sing:

So slide over here And give me a moment You moves are so raw I've got to let you know I've got to let you know You're one of my kind

He pulls at the lacing on his shirt with one hand while sliding the other slowly down the side of his hip to his thigh, turning so his back is to the ladies:

I need you tonight cause I'm not sleeping There's something about you girl That makes me sweat

The shirt is off, and he tosses it unceremoniously to the ground.

Zu dives after the shirt. "Mine!" Idhrenwen makes a grab for it, but Zu holds tightly.

Both hands on his hips, he keeps moving to the music as he slips his hands slowly along his extremely tight suede leggings.

How do you feel I'm lonely What do you think Can't think at all Whatcha gonna do Gonna live my life

Idhrenwen makes another grab for the shirt as Zu drops it, and pulls it on over her head so that she won't lose it.

Turning around, his eyes are still closed as he sings, sweat clinging to his chest and running across his brow, glistening in the moonlight that shines in from the windows.

So slide over here And give me a moment You moves are so raw I've got to let you know I've got to let you know You're one of my kind

Approaching the sound of the ladies fighting, he looks at them from half-shut lids and moves so that he is between Zu and Idhrenwen, dancing between the two of them, his hands moving to unfasten the tie that has held his hair back in one long ponytail, and continues to sing:

I need you tonight Cause I'm not sleeping There's something about you girl That makes me sweat

Shaking his hair free, he moves his hands to the silky strands, showing off his well-muscled physique even better:

How do you feel I'm lonely What do you think Can't think at all Whatcha gonna do Gonna live my life How do you feel I'm lonely

His last line is sung in mock desperation, and even he shivers at the sound of his voice.

One hand reaches down to find the ties of his leggings, nervously pulling at the tied cord. Again, his eyes are closed as he sings:

What do you think Can't think at all Whatcha gonna do babe Gonna live my life

Once the lacing hangs loosely, the slightest hint of a burgundy colored undergarment revealed, he looks to the ladies with pleading eyes, hoping one of them realizes he can't keep dancing and pull down his pants at the same time. Voice quivering, he sings:

So slide over here And give me a moment You moves are so raw I've got to let you know I've got to let you know

Idhrenwen and Zu both yank down one side of his leggings, doing their best to keep from thudding onto the floor. Zhie just appreciates the view.

Continuing to gyrate his hips, Haldir steps from the leggings moving withthe grace of the Eldar and an air of sexiness that only he seems tobe able to manage. Eyes closed again, he moves just out of the reach of the ladies, as if taunting them as he sings:

So slide over here And give me a moment I've got to let you know I've got to let you know

Glancing over his shoulder, he finishes with a shudder, finally looking at the ladies with his eyes wide open:

You're one of my kind

Haldir, unable to stand any longer himself, lets his knees buckle and falls to the ground, kneeling, head bowed. "I don't care if you share that with the ladies," he pants, knowing full well his performance is on tape somewhere, "but DO NOT let my brothers find out about this."

All three ladies are staring appreciatively at the Elf before them. "Can I take him home with me?" asks Zu.

"Go ahead, I've got the twins." Says Idhrenwen, still staring.

"And I've got Celeborn." Zhie looks at the floor. "Wait, I've got edits. Either way, go ahead."

Zu grins and runs over to Haldir, pulling him up and out of the room.

"Well, that was fun."

Idhrenwen smiles. "I've still got his shirt."

Zhie smiles, pulling out the video recorder she hid. "And I have the whole thing on tape."

"Let's watch it!" insists Idhrenwen.

"Edits first. Call it motivation." Zhie says going back to the mess.

Idhrenwen raises a brow. "Call it Imladris doesn't have a VCR?"

Zhie grins sheepishly. "Yeah, that, too."

Will Haldir's brothers find out about his dancing abilities? Will Zu bring Haldir back in the morning? Will Zhie finish editing the story on time? Well, okay, I know the answer to that, because, I've got the story right here, but, it's all, you know, suspenseful to make you think it's not done...anyhow... Tune in later, dear readers, for the continuation of..."All's Fair in Love and War"