Romance

" You'll find more cheer in a graveyard!" exclaimed Gimli. Legolas absently nodded, he had caught movement on the ramparts of the Golden Hall.

He knew Aragorn had seen it too, for he felt he was also looking at the Hall. Up there stood a lady clad in white, with his elven eyesight he could clearly make out her features. There was a sadness surrounding her but it did not diminish her beauty. The elf was immediately in awe of the lady.

He was momentarily distracted by Gimli muttering something and when he looked back, the lady had left. There wasn't much time to dwell on that, however, for they were now halted by the guards of the King.

" You are not allowed to enter so armed, Gandalf Greyham." Said a bearded man who appeared to be their leader.

Reluctantly Legolas gave them his much cherished bow and his twin knives, who had been a gift from his father.

Aragorn and Gimli too were reluctant but they still disposed of their weapons.

Legolas knew he and Aragorn still had a knife hidden in one of their boots, so they could use them if necessary.

"Your staff!" ordered the same man.

" You would not part an old man from his walking stick?" asked Gandalf incredulously.

The man reluctantly agreed and led them to the throne room. To add to the show Legolas gave Gandalf his arm for support. On the throne sat an old looking man, who Legolas thought is a miracle to still be alive. The man could barely move or speak. On the steps sat the most hideous looking man Legolas had ever seen. As pale as a corpse but he could still sense it was as treacherous as a snake.

While Gandalf was trying to draw out Saruman from the King's body, the rest of the Fellowship were attacked by all sides. In a blur Legolas saw something white pass by him and looked up just in time to see Aragorn stop the lady in white he had seen earlier.

Later on he was introduced properly to her and learned she was Eowyn, Theoden's niece.

That evening they all sat together for dinner. Legolas had descended quite early in the hope of having a private conversation with Aragorn. Unfortunately the ranger wasn't in the dining hall yet and arrived only as one of the last guests.

In the meantime Eowyn had approached him and was starting to ask questions about his homeland. Legolas used that opportunity to study her more closely. She had golden hair that flowed down her waist, clear blue eyes and high cheekbones.

As they were talking Legolas started to feel friendship towards the shieldmaiden. Then he saw Aragorn walk into the hall, he excused himself and walked up to him.

" Getting acquainted?" the ranger asked.

" Yes, she is a very interesting person"

The two friends went to sit comfortably in a corner and chatted amiably.

After dinner they listened to a few songs and tales and then retired to their chambers.

As they had asked, their rooms were next to each other, so Legolas invited Aragorn into his room to talk a bit more privately.

" Estel, what do you think of Eowyn?"

" She's a remarkable woman full of courage, why do you ask?"

" I don't know, I feel something for her but I don't know what it is, there is friendship but there's something else as well."

" Admiration?"

" Maybe…"

" Don't worry about it, you'll know in time."

" You're right, thank you Estel"

" It's al right"

They embraced each other and then Aragorn left. That night Legolas had trouble sleeping for his mind was plagued by the image of a certain blonde shieldmaiden.