A/N: Alright, this is my first fanfic.so please no flames. Constructive criticism is appreciated.

[ this is Elvish translation ] { this is thought }

Legolas ventured into a garden of Rivendell, those called for the Council of Elrond granted a day to rest from their journey before they would meet. His long, golden hair reflected the light radiating from the sun. Elven eyes kept a vigil upon all that was around him. His gaze settled upon a female before him. Lungs took in a quick breath as the elf took in her beauty. Legolas decided that it would be favorable to meet this woman, although it appeared that she was of the human race.

Nimble feet carried the blonde elf towards the maiden, a clear, ringing voice speaking to the dame, "'Quel re." [Good day].

The woman looked up from her book, started at the presence of the elf. She quickly rose to her feet as her chocolate eyes scanned his body. He was a true elf and saying that this stranger was physically attractive would be an understatement. { Aragorn. Aragorn. Aragorn. Aragorn.Aragorn who? }

"'Quel amrun. Mani naa essa en lle?" [Good Morning. What is your name?]

Legolas gazed upon the features of the woman before him, noting that she was not human as he had expected. She was an elf whose blood was tainted with that of mortals.

"I am Legolas, from Mirkwood, my lady. What is your name and from where do you hail?"

"I am Arwen Evenstar, from Rivendell."

The two carried on a conversation well into the evening, each discussing their lives and simply enjoying the beauty that encompassed them. Arwen refrained from speaking of Aragorn, enjoying Legolas' company too much to drive him away by mention of Estel.

The sun began to dip below the horizon, shadowing the gazebo under which the Elves found a place to rest from their walk in the garden. Both sat beside each other, the distance between them mere centimeters.

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Elrond sent for Aragorn, son of Arathorn, having not seen his daughter for several hours. Estel treaded swiftly within the hall of the Elven lord, waiting upon the request that was to come from his adopted father.

The elf spoke with intensity, worried for the sake of his daughter because of the numerous strangers who had arrived in Imiladris today.

"Arwen has gone missing. Find her. Please." The last word was inflected with emotion.

Aragorn bowed his head in consent and left Elrond's presence without a word. He suspected that the she-elf would be in the gardens. She stayed there frequently now, finding comfort in their tranquility.

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Arwen departed her gaze from Legolas' handsome features to consider reality for a moment. Her father would be worried about her and she should be leaving.

"Legolas, I must go. My father will be anxious to know where I am."

Both looked sullenly at each other, savoring the few moments they had left. A tenor voice lifted into the air, breaking the awkward silence.

"Lle naa vanima." [You are beautiful]

His body shifted slightly, diminishing the distance that was between their two bodies. Arwen watched his lips draw closer, descending upon hers in what began as a chaste kiss. { I'm betraying Aragorn. I should stop this. } His lips softly grinded against hers, tongue running along her bottom lip to request entrance. Her lips parted slightly, allowing his tongue to caress her own and explore her mouth. Legolas' eyes opened slightly, gazing upon the beautiful woman before him. Arwen began to gain courage, her own tongue beginning to entangle with his. This felt so.good. His hands gently grasped her face, drawing her closer. His tongue probed deeper, causing the Elven maiden to squirm to suppress a moan.

A male cleared his throat, causing the two to separate immediately. Arwen's eyes glanced upon his feet as her breath hitched in her throat. She recognized those shoes. Her gaze moved upward, settling momentarily upon Aragorn's countenance. Eyes of she-elf quickly darted away, not daring to stare upon the expression she had seen on his face.

"Your father is looking for you and requests your presence."

His voice was holding back the pain she had just inflicted on him and frightened her. Aragorn's eyes settled their steely gaze upon the blonde elf beside the woman he had loved. No, he still loved her. He simply did not trust her anymore. The other man was not to blame. Obviously he did not know about the relationship between Elrond's daughter and Aragorn. The human pivoted on his heels and departed as quickly and silently as he had come.

Arwen sat there for a moment, attempting to cause what had just happened to be logical. Tears began to well in her eyes, gazing upon the elf she would be literally able to love forever before she ran after the man who held her heart for as long as it was beating.

Alrighty.now be nice. That was my first fic! Please review!