A/N: This is my second LOTRs oneshot, hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I do not own LOTRs, if I did things would be different..very different!
All of Rohan was at rest, save for a few people. Arianna goddaughter of Aragorn, was talking and helping the families of Rohan who lost someone at Helms Deep.
"I'll be here if you need me." Ari said comfortingly to yet another widow.
"Thank you Milady Arianna. Your offer is appreciated, we will return tomorrow." The widow said taking her two year old son from Ari's arms. Ari nodded and attempted a smile, when the toddler waved goodbye to her. Ari sighed deeply once she heard the huge doors creaked shut, so much hurt and sorrow. And she couldn't ease it, 'I need some air...' she thought moving towards the oak doors across the room. Ari swung them open and embraced the chill cold air, she closed her eyes. The whispering of the wind calmed her, gave her peace, it took the stress away too. Eventually she opened her eyes and returned to the cruel world of reality that lay at her feet. Ari looked around hoping that she was alone, to her left she noticed a familiar figure hooded and cloaked over looking the city of Edoras. Ari smiled and walked to him,
"What pray tell are you doing out at this hour?" she asked teasingly. Legolas turned to face her and he smiled,
"Watching the stars." He answered. They embraced, both holding each other tightly, clinging on for dear life. Ari began to cry into Legolas' chest,
"It's so hard. They've lost fathers, brothers, cousins, and friends. The pain in the children's eyes kills me inside!" Ari sobbed. Legolas rubbed her back comfortingly,
"You give comfort to others, yet you can find none for yourself. Why won't you let them comfort you as well?" he said
"Because, I'm the lucky one I lost no one that was dear to me." Ari said, tears still slowly and silently falling down her cheeks,
"Alas, that is true, but death had surrounded you, and threatened to take what you hold most precious." Legolas said calmly, gently stroking her soft chestnut locks. Ari wiped her eyes, and then tucked her head underneath Legolas' chin sighing.
"Is there anything you want me to do for you?" he asked breaking the silence. Ari didn't look up but whispered,
"Hold me, kiss me." Legolas smirked,
"I'll be happy to." Then he lifted her chin and kissed her on the lips softly.