Théoden watched as his daughter, and Legolas left to go on their walk whilst he and Gandalf remained alone at Théodred's grave. Although Théoden was grieving for his son, he was intrigued by the mysterious elf Legolas who had left with his daughter. He knew that it was time for Sioned to get married and settle down and have children, and the two of them seemed to have a special bond even though that they had only recently met. Théoden thought that Legolas seemed like the ideal husband for his daughter, even though Théoden knew nothing about him, so Théoden decided that later on he would ask Gandalf about Legolas's background and what he was like and if Gandalf thought that Legolas was a suitable prospective husband for his daughter.

Théoden and Gandalf talked about Théodred and Gandalf reassured Théoden that his son's death was not his fault. After they had talked for quite some time they decided to return to the Golden Hall. Théoden had been doing a lot of thinking on the way back and when he sat down on his throne Théoden decided that it was time to ask Gandalf about Legolas.

"Gandalf my old friend I was wondering what you could tell me about the elf Legolas?" Théoden asked.

Gandalf wondered why Théoden wanted to know about Legolas, but he assumed that it had something to do with the fact that Legolas and Sioned had gone off for a walk together. "Well Théoden, Legolas is a Sindarin Elf of the Silvan realm of Mirkwood, son of King Thranduil; he has superior sight and hearing, lightness of foot, and is unrivaled in archery, as well as being skilled in close combat with two wield twin long knives, which he uses with lightning fast precision during close combat. Legolas also has a love for horses and is a very experienced rider and excellent horseman." said Gandalf.

Whilst Gandalf explained all of this to Théoden realized that Legolas would be the perfect husband for his daughter, as they both seemed very much alike in so many ways. He was everything that Théoden wanted in his husband for his daughter. "He sounds like a true gentleman and a great warrior Gandalf," Théoden said to Gandalf.

"That he is Théoden, but why is it that you are asking me about Legolas is there something that troubles you about him?" Gandalf asked.

"On the contrary Gandalf I believe that Legolas would make an excellent husband for my Sioned as they appear to have a special bond between them," Théoden replied.

"Undeniably they do share a special bond Théoden for Legolas has said to me and Aragorn that your daughter is his soul mate, and that he would give up the immortal life that he leads to spend just one lifetime with her. And you do not need to ask as I am of the same opinion with you that Legolas would make a fine husband for your daughter." Gandalf said to Théoden with a smile on his face.

"Gandalf just how does Legolas know that my daughter is his soul mate as they have only just met I believe and why are you smiling. Is it because I approve of Legolas or is it for some other reason that you have decided to smile?" Théoden asked.

"It is because I approve my friend but it is also for other reasons which I will allow Legolas and your daughter tell you as I do not think it appropriate of me to tell you how they feel about each other." Gandalf replied.

"You mean to say that my daughter has fallen in love with Legolas, and that Legolas has fallen in love with my daughter after only a day of them knowing each other!" Théoden exclaimed.

"I believe that this is so Théoden, but do not ask me how or why this has happened, as I cannot tell you how, only they can but I beseech you to embrace their union and not to fight it or I fear you will lose her." Gandalf told Théoden austerely.

Théoden laughed "Do not be so apprehensive Gandalf I won't fight their union I would rather see her happy than lose my daughter. I have already lost Théodred I couldn't tolerate it if I lost Sioned as well." Théoden replied.

"Well someone had better go and locate them so that you may all talk about what is going to come to pass between them and that you give them your blessing," said Gandalf.

Théoden just smiled at Gandalf, as he knew that deep down he was delighted that his daughter was marrying someone who not only did he think highly of but it was someone that Sioned wanted to be with and not someone that would be forced upon her, whom she did not have any feelings for.

Just then Aragorn walked in from outside where he had been talking to Gimli and was taken aback as King Théoden was in such a good mood; he was sitting on his throne smiling, talking to Gandalf. Gandalf motioned for Aragorn to come towards them and sit down. Aragorn wondered what was going on and was wondering why Théoden was in such a good mood. He knew that it had not been long since Théoden had been told of Théodred's death and to see him in a good mood was quite unusual.

"Aragorn do you by chance know where my daughter and Legolas are at all as Gandalf and I want to talk to them about a few things regarding their union?" Théoden asked Aragorn who appeared to have a puzzled look upon his face.

Aragorn wondered why Théoden wanted to have a word to Legolas, about "I am sorry my lord but I have no idea where they are, but if you like I could go and find them for you," Aragorn replied.

"That sounds like an excellent suggestion to me Aragorn. But be quick about it there is no much time to lose," Théoden said to Aragorn as he got up from his chair. Aragorn looked at Gandalf who just nodded his head at Aragon, who then departed to find Legolas and Sioned.

Aragorn was wondering where Legolas and Sioned had got to, as they had been gone for a long time. He had not seen them since Sioned had taken her father down to Théodred's grave to tell Théoden that his son was dead. Théoden had said that he wanted to give Legolas and Sioned his blessing but Aragorn was at a complete loss as to how on earth that Théoden knew that Legolas was in love with Sioned. Aragorn knew that only he and Gandalf knew about how Legolas felt towards Théoden's daughter, and then it suddenly dawned on him that Gandalf must have either prepared Théoden for the news, or Théoden himself had asked Gandalf about Legolas and his daughter as when Théoden asked Aragorn to find Legolas and Sioned he was in an extremely good mood.

Aragorn had been searching for well over an hour, and so far he had no luck finding them, he had already checked the stables as that is where Sioned more often than not spent most of her time looking after her horse Ioan and now her brothers horse Brego, but they were nowhere to be found in the stables as were empty except for the horses and a few stable boys. When Aragorn had finished searching the stables he noticed Háma, and asked him if he had seen Sioned and Legolas around at all. Háma unfortunately told Aragorn that he had not seen them but his son Haleth had seen them go for a walk around the city, when he was playing on the city walls. Aragorn thanked Háma, and set off once again to find Legolas and Sioned. He had not been searching long when in the distance he spotted them fast asleep on the grass, in each other's arms.

"Legolas! Sioned! Where are you," Aragorn called out, as he approached them.

Legolas was the first to wake, because of his superb hearing. They had been blissfully asleep for quite some time, not knowing that Théoden and Gandalf had been talking about them. Legolas awoke and saw that Sioned was still asleep, so he gently woke her up. When Sioned was awake Legolas gave her a warm and tender kiss. Just as they finished their kiss, Aragon came up to them.

"So there you two are!" exclaimed Aragorn "It's about time I found you. I have been searching for you all over Edoras under your fathers instructions."

"Aragorn why did my father send you to look for us?" asked Sioned as she sat up on the grass.

"He said he wanted to discuss your union with him. So I can only assume that your father is going to give you his blessing," Aragorn replied.

"But how does Théoden know that Sioned and I are engaged, unless Gandalf has said something to him?" asked Legolas as he sat up.

"You're engaged?" Aragorn asked with a surprised look on his face. He knew how Legolas felt about Sioned but he didn't know that Legolas had planned to ask her to marry him that day.

"Yes we are engaged to be married my friend. I have found the woman of my dreams, and I am the happiest elf alive," said Legolas.

"Then you have my congratulations. Now back to your original question, I believe that is what has happened, but fear not Legolas he seemed to be very happy about it so there is no need to worry. Now we really should be getting back as I don't think that your father wants to be kept waiting," Aragorn replied.

Legolas got up off the grass and brushed himself off. He then extended out his hand and help Sioned up. She then brushed herself off, and made herself look a bit more presentable for her father. Legolas then gave Sioned a quick kiss on the lips he then took her hand in his and they then headed off in the direction of Meduseld. Whilst they were on the way bay back Aragorn and Legolas told Sioned what had happened to them so far on the journey with the fellowship. It took them about 45 minutes to reach Meduseld. When they arrived at The Golden Hall Legolas and Sioned and Legolas looked at each other they both took a deep breath and headed inside to speak to King Théoden.