I know, its one day late, Im soo sorry ='[ Well, here it is chapter 3!! Warning- Contains Dwarf teasing!! [Oh boy!!]
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Chapter 3-The Feast
The guests remained silent as the king finally went to take his seat. The dwarf, who had been seated next to Legolas, was sending the elf threatening looks, which seemed to make the elf grin wider than usual.
The rest of the guests sat in silence; Faramir, Eowyn and their daughter, Firalyn were seated near the front. Elladan and Elrohir were on the other side of Legolas along with Orophin, Rumil and a few other elves, and Eomer along with his men had also attended the celebration. There were around 200 guests in total, not including the King or his blood relatives.
Aragorn stood, hands raised in a welcoming gesture and a broad smile spread across his face.
"Welcome, my friends, to the Kingdom of Gondor. I thank you for being here on this special day, the day on which my youngest Daughter shall enter adulthood...."
The speech continued until finally Elwin was called to enter the hall.
Eldarion led her in, Lutheniol at his side. Behind the two was Elwin. Every guest gasped in awe as she was led in, her silver dress lighting the room. She stopped in-front of her father, the two older siblings took their seat next to their mother and the ceremony began.
"Today, Elwin shall turn from a girl into a woman. Her title from this day onwards shall be Lady Elwin of Gondor."
Aragorn lay his hand upon her shoulder and gave her a special blessing. He took the small silver crown from her head and swapped it for another, which was lay on a pillow besides him. This crown was bigger and was imbedded in jewels of green, purple and silver. The jewels reflected and many colours were sent glittering among the room.
Father and daughter shared a hug with each other and then turned to face the guests.
"Behold, Lady Elwin of Gondor!" Cried Aragorn, smiling as he did so.
The guests cheered and clapped, some bowed their heads in honour and the rest were crying in joy.
Elwin blushed, her laughter echoing around the room, but as soon as she'd started, she stopped.
A dark silhouette had caught her eye, the figure of a man stood in the corner of the room. He smiled towards her, his eyes sparkled green and then with a blink of the eye, he had vanished. She blinked a few more times, but he didn't reappear.
"Elwin?" Aragorn inquired, "what is it?"
The room had gone quiet, everyone was looking towards her.
"It was nothing!" She replied.
Her father nodded as she took a seat and he spoke once more.
"The ceremony is over, but we are yet to celebrate. The great feast shall start in a few hours. Please, feel free to do what you wish until then."
Aragorn waited as the guests left his hall; he was the host after all. Elwin and Arwen waited alongside him.
Lutheniol and Eldarion left to return to their chambers, their formal wear was becoming irritating.
After the last couple of guests had left, Aragorn and Arwen left to organize the feast, whilst Elwin stood staring in the direction of the figure she'd seen. She walked over, nothing was there. She shook her head and followed in the direction of her siblings.
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Gimli it seemed, had taken it upon himself to bombard poor Legolas with yet more of his questions, partly out of curiosity and partly just to annoy the elf.
"So, are you going to tell me! Why you didn't come to find me this morning?"
Legolas smiled in response, Gimli grunted.
"Now look here you Ignorant elf!You either answer me or so help me.."
Legolas smiled again, Gimli grew angry.
"Now now, calm down Gimli" said Legolas at last.
"Calm, calm? How can I be calm with you around?"
Legolas looked back to Gimli innocently, "then I shall leave you to calm then."
Gimli gave the elf yet another threatening look before pulling out his axe from beside him. Legolas jaw tightened and he looked down, answering the dwarfs glare with one of his own.
"Fine, I shall answer some of your questions."
Gimli grunted again, this time in satisfaction.
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"Ah, here we are!" cried Pippin, "Gondor at last!"
Sam and Merry looked up at the great city, it seemed bigger than they'd remembered. "Come on then, we don't want to miss out on the feast" cried Sam, already guiding his pony through the gates. The two Hobbits followed behind, singing many jolly songs along the way. A rider passed them, his dark hair blowing against the wind and his eyes as green as emeralds, his great black horse raced out of the gates, that was the last they saw of him.
"Huh, he seemed in a hurry, I wonder what his problem was!" exclaimed Sam, rubbing his belly thoughtfully.
Merry and Pippin laughed heartily and carried on towards Minas Tirith.
Once they'd reached the gates, guards came out to greet them.
"Welcome to Minas Tirith young masters!" spoke one.
The other went off towards a set of buildings and returned with a familiar face.
"Strider!" called Sam enthusiastically!
Aragorn laughed at the use of his old ranger name and bowed towards them, "my friends!" he greeted.
The four friends embraced each other in a hug, before the three Hobbits were shown to their chambers.
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"No, that one is personal" cried Legolas, in answer to one of Gimli's questions.
"Come on lad!" He brought out his axe.
Legolas shook his head, "You shall have to cut off my head!"
Gimli raised his axe higher, Legolas grinned.
"I'd be careful if I was you master dwarf!"
The dwarf kept a serious face, "and why is that, elf?"
A different voice answered from behind, "i can answer that, you never know who'll be sneaking up on you!"
Elladan stood there, laughter playing among his features. Gimli turned to face him just as Elrohir snuck up on his other side and grabbed his axe.
"Arggh, darn elves, think they're the best at everything."
Elrohir laughed and set off at a slow run, Gimli close at his heels.
Legolas and Elladan sat and watched in humour.
"You shouldn't encourage him!"
The two turned to see Orophin and his brother Rumil.
"If we hadn't, Legolas would be missing a head by now!" Joked Elladan.
Orophin rolled his eyes and watched as Gimli launched himself at Elrohir, miss and then growl as the elf ran up a tree. All four laughed at the scene.
"He wouldn't have really cut off your head would he?" Asked Rumil.
Legolas merely chuckled. "Dwarves have a short temper, it is a possibility!" He mused.
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Lutheniol was roaming the gardens, she'd heard the laughter and decided to check what was happening. She backed into a tree just as Elrohir jumped down from a tree and ran swiftly over to another, the dwarf wasn't far behind and she laughed as he waddled after the dark haired elf.
More elves ran past, the other twin, Orophin and Rumil; if she'd remembered correctly. She turned a corner and came face to face with Legolas. The two smiled at one another for a while and Legolas led her over to a spot on the grass.
"What was all the commotion about then? I saw Gimli chasing my uncle Elrohir"
Legolas laughed, "aye, he has stolen his axe!"
"And why has he done that?" she asked curiously.
"It was a rescue mission" explained Legolas. "My head was at stake!"
Lutheniol laughed, stopping only when Legolas reached his hand to her face. She felt his soft touch and caressed his hand.
"Look, the sun is setting!" he whispered signaling to the floating orb behind him.
She huddled closer into Legolas and he held her willingly.
"Its beautiful" she exclaimed.
"But not as beautiful as you" replied Legolas.
She looked back to him and smiled lovingly, he returned the smile and moved his head closer to hers. He kissed her playfully on the nose, before moving in and tenderly kissing her on the lips. Their lips met and a sensation almost like magic spread itself among their bodies, filling them with warmth. The feeling was indescribable, though at the same instant both knew the feeling was right, and both knew that they were meant to be.
Legolas pulled away first, he looked to Lutheniol and she returned his gaze. A mixture of shock, pleasantness and joy surged through her. She smiled and embraced him, never wanting to let go. He kissed her forehead and held her close.
Little did they know, that Rumil had returned and had witnessed everything, he smiled to himself and left the two alone, returning to the fight which had developed between Gimli and Elrohir.
"Give me my axe, you blasted Elf!"
Elrohir tossed the axe to his twin, who fled in the opposite direction, Gimli once again in pursuit.
Rumil pulled his brother aside.
"Rumil! What is it?" asked Orophin
"Ssh! Follow me!"
He led his brother back to where Legolas and Lutheniol sat.
"Look!"
Orophin watched and then turned to his brother, "Do not tell anyone else!"
"But.."
"Rumil, it is private! You are to leave it secret!"
Rumil nodded, "It is good to know that the prince has finally found love though, isn't it?"
Orophin nodded, "aye, it is!"
"The feast is to begin!" cried a voice.
Legolas and Lutheniol rose from their positions and headed to the hall, Rumil and Orophin did the same as did Elladan and Elrohir.
"Elrohir! Where is Gimli?" cried Legolas.
Elrohir smiled as a stout figure holding an axe emerged from some bushes.
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All sat in the main hall once more, the Hobbits had been introduced to many people and had taken their seats at the main table. Also on the main table sat Aragorn and Arwen, Eldarion and Elwin to their left and Lutheniol to their right, following Lutheniol sat Elladan and Elrohir.
Legolas and Gimli sat on the next table, along with Rumil, Orophin, Faramir, Eowyn and Firalyn.
The remaining guests sat around other tables, which were spread throughout the hall.
"Let the feast begin" cried Aragorn.
Plates were brought and so were cups of wine and ale. The Hobbits eyes lit, as food was lay in-front of them.
"Tuck in pip!" spoke Merry happily.
Eldarion laughed at the three smaller guests, he was most intrigued by them.
Halfway through the feast, a messenger waited in the doorway, Eldarion got up to greet him.
"May I take the message, my father is busy at the moment." he said, as he signaled to his father, deep in conversation with the three Hobbits.
"Aye, I suppose!" replied the messenger. "There have been sightings of mysterious creatures, Orcs I think they were named!"
Eldarion nodded, "is that all?"
"No no! They have killed three of the guards, but they retreated once people began to sight them."
"How many were there of these creatures?" asked Eldarion.
"Three or Four."
Eldarion nodded. "Thank you!"
"Your most welcome my Lord!"
Eldarion returned to his seat, thinking carefully of the news he was just given, it couldn't have been Orcs. Orcs were extinct, plus how would they know where the Guards took their watch? He shrugged to himself and continued his meal, he would tell his father later, when most guests were asleep.
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