With all the adventures that Frodo and his friends had encountered, there was one which was not told. They kep it secret. Secret because it was one of the most treasured memories that they had.
It happened when they were resting and suddenly, a sweet voice sarted singing. Frodo was the firs to hear it, and he alerted the others.
'Oi. Sam!' he said 'Do you hear that?'
Sam nodded. 'It's beautiful.'
'I know.'
Legolas was on his feet. He closed his eyes and lisened to the music.
It really was just a hum, but it was as beauiful as ever. A woman was singing it and it seemed very near. Frodo looked at Legolas curiously.
'Have you heard of this song before, Legolas?' he asked.
Legolas nodded. 'Yes. It was sung by one of my friends for me just before I left them for the council in Rivendell. She sang it to me upon my request and she made me promise that I will return to her.'
'Is she your queen then?' Sam asked.
Legolas snapped out of the song and looked at Sam and Frodo. He never knew what he said because he was so into the music. He blushed. 'No, she is not my queen. She is just my ... best friend, that's all.'
Frodo and Sam nodded, convincing him that they believed the story, which they didn't.
Legolas avoided more questions after that, and he found himself straining o hear the usic which had now gone further off. He wanted to follow it, but with all his will, he told himslef not to. Of course that's not going to be her, he thought to himself it's impossible. She doesn't even know that you're here.
After wards, no sound came from any direcion in the forest.
***
During midnight, Legolas was asleep outside. He always slept with his eyes open, which is a little freaky, but it did scare some creatures away.
A lone figure came walking towards him and as quietly as ever, kneel next to him. It was a she-elf. Quite tall, with fair sking and blond hair like Legolas. But it was her eyes that were captivaing.
They were a brilliant violet. They were the nicest shade of violet that you have ever seen, and whenever anyone looks at it, they couldn't help but be entranced by it.
The she elf touched Legolas' face, whispered his name and then walked off.
Two minutes later, Legolas woke up, sensing that someone was here a minute or so, very close to him.
***
The next day, they up and travelling again, on the way to Rivendell.
The song was heard for a second time.
'It's that song again.' said Merry.
Legolas had that expression again and everyone noticed. Frodo was looking at him and tried to think what could they possibly do now.
'Hey let's find where it comes from.' said Pippin.
With that, the four hobbits ran towards the direction of the music, with Gildrin, Legolas, Boromir, Gandalf, and Aragon following.
Just when they were close by and the music seemed metres away, the music stopped altogether. Legolas and the others were able to catch up with the four hobbits and Frodo was curiously looking around him.
'Hello?' said Gandalf. 'My lady, answer me, please, I am Gandalf the Wizard.'
A tall figure emerged from the bushes, with a bow and an arrow in her hand, and she was staring at all of them. Legolas caught his breath.
'Gandalf?' the she elf said doubtlfully. 'How do I know that you are really Gandalf?'
'Does Legolas remind you of anyone?' said Gandalf.
'Legolas?' she asked. 'The elf that's an archer?'
Gandlaf nodded. 'Yes, that's the one. The one you are to marry.'
The four hobbits looked at Legolas, who was blushing deeply, and then at the she elf, who was glaring at Gandalf.
'Well, he is here right now.' Pippin said with a smile. He and the others except Gandalf pushed Legolas to the front, and all of them were smiling.
'See? Here is Legolas right now.' said Gandalf, amused.
Legolas looked at her, then regained his composure. 'My lady,' he said, 'me and my company are on our way to Rivendell. If -'
'Yes, you may stay and rest for a while Legolas.' she said. 'And please don't call me my lady, I do have a name and it's Ayah.'
'Oh ... right.'
Ayah then looked at the others, who were all trying not to laugh out loud. 'So anyway, welcome to Palesianoda. Make yourself at home.'
They followed Ayah to the heart of the city, and as they went to the very centre of it, the elves bowed down to Ayah, and she smiled back at them.
It was a beautiful city, and all of them except Legolas walked and looked at the city with awe. The elves were all outside, the children playing and waving at Ayah. Some of them even went up to her and gave her a hug, which Ayah returned happily. The buildings were all pure white and flowers were everywhere. The children were all curious and looked at the four hobbits, Boromir, Gandalf, Gindril and Aragon with wonder and puzzlement.
Some were giving Gildrin dirty looks which he ignored.
The adult elves were all staring at Legolas though, and Legolas wondered why.
'In this city, everyone knows everyone else. They're all looking at you because they never saw you before.' Ayah said to Legolas, reading his mind.
'Oh.' said Legolas.
Ayah slowed her pace so the rest could catch up with the. The four hobbits were the ones that were having a very hard time catching up, and Ayah smiled at Legolas briefly and then stopped to wait for the four hobbits.
'We're going to meet my father first, then we're going to find a place for you to stay.' she said.
And with that, they went in the largest gates of all, the Palesianoda.