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.

Chapter 2:

The next day was the funeral of Theodred, the King's son. Legolas and the others were also allowed to take part in the ceremony. As they walked the elf saw Eowyn in the front, his heart missed a beat, she was even more beautiful than the day before! She started singing a lament for her cousin, her voice was so beautiful! Though her sadness was clear to all there was still a stunning beauty surrounding her, her eyes were such a deep blue Legolas thought he would drown in it.

After the ceremony everybody got back to Meduselt except for the King and Gandalf. Legolas only wanted to get near to this beautiful woman but somehow he never managed to get closer to her.

A few moments later Gandalf and Theoden entered the Hall carrying two children, a boy and a girl. Apparently they came from the Westfold. While Gandalf, Theoden and Aragorn were discussing what to do Eowyn was taking care of the two little children. Legolas sensed the girl watching him and couldn't help but let his big brother instincts come up. He walked over to the children and gently smiled at them.

"What is your name tithen pen?" ( little one)

" Freda sir"

" I am Legolas"

" Are you an elf sir?" asked the boy.

" Yes Eothain"

" They say elves are immortal, is that true?" asked Freda.

" My kin have indeed the gift of being immortal, but we can die in battle or of a broken heart."

" Milord, elves have good eyes, right?"

" Yes Eothain,why do you ask that?"

" Well maybe you could see where our mama is?"

At that Legolas didn't know what to say he didn't want to dissapoint the little ones but he also knew he couldn't lie to them.

" Although we have good eyesight I'm afraid elves can't see that far. I'm sorry but I can't help you children."

The two looked a little disappointed but their attention was quikly brought back to Eowyn who requested them to go rest a little.

' She would be a good mother' the elf thought and surprised himself by even thinking it.

Later he was walking through the corridors when he stumbled on Eowyn.

" Goodday, milady."

" Goodday, milord.You seem to have some experience with children, do you have any?"

" Nay milady, but I have experience with my younger siblings."

" Oh I see. How many children are there in your family?"

" We're eight in all."

"EIGHT!!"

The elf chuckled. It was certainly not the first person who reacted that way.

" I admire my parents for raising eight children, especially eight as mischievous as we are!"

"Legolas!" Aragorn rounded the corner. " You are expected in the throne room, we're discussing what we will do now."

" I'm coming Aragorn! Milady." he bowed to Eowyn and fleetingly let his gaze wonder over her perfect body.

" Milord." she answered while she curtsied.

With that they parted.