7/15/04 A/N: Okay I'm back to the origional reviews now. So if you see your name it's from last time.

A/N: Yay I updated! To read my excuse see the bottom. Sorry if the ideas seem sort of scattered, but that's kinda how they came out of my head. The muse was being random and quick 'cause I promised a vacation while I was at school.

Okay, I think I figured out who I've already reviewed and who I haven't. But if I forget U sorry. Email me and I'll fix it (I try not to) and if I review U 2x ooops. I learned a lesson this day. Never take out ch. Unless U replace them.

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-October Skye- Inu Lover? Did U change your screen name? Glad to hear U understands now. Makes me happy I had no intention of confusing U guys. Glad U like.

-ringmarciel- sorry to here that, well don't worry I have no intention of stopping the flashbacks. They're knida necessary for the story to make since but eventually it will bled with the present and make a lot more since. But I understand why you don't like them now. I've been known to skip some of the flashbacks to so I can hurry up and get to the real story.

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Chapter 8: True Love Reveled

He was late. How could he have possibly missed it?

Legolas ran while trying to force on his boots, stumbling once or twice, but catching himself before he hit the ground. The wood elf had accidentally fallen asleep after the long ride. They had arrived in the Lorien earlier that morning, before anyone else had arrived. He had earlier gone to his room to wash up and rest a little, but not before he had promised to help Aragorn with his love problem. But apparently he had become a little too relaxed and now he was late to meet Aragorn.

He leapt into the trees taking the faster rout through them all the while looking for the spot to meet Aragorn at.

Where are they? He thought in frustration. As luck would have it he finally spotted them, but from the look of things Aragorn really didn't need him. Since he had nothing better to do and wanted to be there in case his friend slipped up, he settled against the trunk of the tree he was in and watched the events unfold.

"I guess what I am trying to say is." Aragorn eyes instantly traveled to his feet. Arwen giggled as she watched his ears turn a bright red.

It's alright Aragorn. You can do it you're the heir of Isilduil, proud son of Arathorn and Gilraen, raised by elves in the house of Elrond. Aragorn told himself trying to regain his equilibrium. Finding a little more confidence then he had earlier he raised his eyes to once again meet Arwens. His mouth suddenly went dry; his tongue felt fat and heavy in his mouth. It's just three simple words! I love you. That's it, that's all you have to say! It's not that hard you dimwit!

"I…I… What it is I'm trying to say is…" his eyes once again found the ground their point of interest. Seeing that he was struggling Legolas went into action.

He leaned down over the branch and peeked between the leaves, "What I'm trying to say is…"

Recognizing his friends voice, Finally Aragorn looked up at Arwen. "What I'm trying to say is…

"Your beauty outshines the sun."

"Your beauty outshines the sun."

"Only the most perfect of song birds can compare their voice to yours."

"Only the most perfect of song birds can compare their voice to yours."

"Flowers pale in your comparison."

"Flowers pale in your comparison."

"I love you."

"I love you." He had said he had actually said it. The three words he had stumbled over so many times

Arwen sighed happily for she had felt the same ever since she had met with the ranger, but had been confused on her feelings. After all he was man and she was an elf. Besides she wasn't positive if he felt the same, but now he had said the words her ears and heart had longed to hear.

"Oh Estel, how I have longed to hear those words from you." the two looked deeply into each others eyes and moved closer, and closer, and closer still until they almost touched when a voice came from nowhere.

"Estel there you are."

Arwen and Aragorn immediately stepped back from each other with looks of innocence upon their faces. Turning around they saw the familiar face of Elladan.

"What just happened here?" asked Elladan suspiciously. He thought he saw his little brother and sister standing very close and looking deeply into each others eyes. The looks of innocence on their faces didn't do much to rid him of his suspicions.

"Elladan, how good it is to see you Mellon nin." said Legolas coming up from behind clasping Elladan's shoulder.

Elladan was surprised to see his long time friend. "Legolas, I didn't expect to see you here."

"Aragorn came for me. It was nice to get away from home for a while." Legolas looked around searching for the other twin, "Tell me where's Elrohir? You two are normally inseparable."

"He is speaking with grandmother. Father sent a message to her; he wouldn't tell us what it was though."

"Is everyone here Elladan?" asked Aragorn

"Almost we are still awaiting word from the rest of the rangers."

"Elladan!" said Arwen running into her brothers arms. "I missed you."

Elladan smiled holding his sister close. Oh how he loved her. "And I you little Ar."

The siblings turned to walk back to the sacred wood. Aragorn sighed in relief and to calm his racing heart. Legolas couldn't help but smile.

Aragorn looked to the woodland elf, "Thank you Mellon nin. You were late in coming, but I can't be happier about your timing."

Legolas gripped the man's shoulder and smiled even wider, "Think nothing of it. Did you get the answer you wanted?"

Aragorn smiled and let out a wistful sigh, "Aye."

"And?" Legolas prodded

"She feels the same." Aragorn couldn't believe it she loved him. She really loved him! Never before had he been so happy. Nothing at this moment could possibly derail him of his current mood.

A few days later

Lord Elrond was sitting at the wood desk in his study, piles of paper work he needed done before the day was out. He had seen his sons off not to long ago and he missed them terribly. He couldn't help but feel that something was about to happen, something that would change everything. It was a turn in fate and destiny he was feeling but he couldn't tell if it was for better or worse, but he knew the outcome could easily go either way.

A knock sounded at his door bring him back from the wonderings of his wandering mind and back to the work at hand.

"Enter."

A dark haired elf entered the large study.

"Lord Elrond a messenger from Lothlorien is here to see you." said a one of the house attendants.

Elrond nodded not looking up from the documents. "Send him in."

A tall blonde messenger walked through the wide double doors. Elrond looked up and greeted the young warrior. "My lord I bear a message from the Lord and Lady of the Golden Wood. They say your sons and the Mirkwood Prince have arrived safely and without incident." he said as he handed the letter over to Elrond.

"Oh. Before I forget, hir nin. I wish to congratulate you on your daughter's behalf."

"Congratulate?"

"Yes sir. Being a good friend of the lady I have come to see that a love relationship is what she needs."

Elrond was surprised, but happy he had hoped his daughter would one day find someone to share her life with. "Who is it?" he asked excitedly. He didn't mean to let slip the emotional mask, but he had to know.

"Why the ranger Strider, I believe you call him Estel."

Elrond caught himself before he slipped for a second time. Waving to the elf that showed in the messenger, "Take him to the guest wing and see he is comfortable and has food sent up to him from the kitchens." the elf nodded and both left the Rivendell lord.

Elrond in all appearance looked calm and colleted and seemed to be taking the news very well, all things considering. But to all who knew him could clearly see he was fuming.

A/N: Well I updated thanks for all the kind reviews. I didn't mean to take so long on the updates, but I wasn't sure what to write plus I had two English papers due by midnight and a Spanish take home test to translate and retranslate. But you know once I sat down and started working on the story the ideas started to finally flow.

Well enough of my dull life. Review and you will no longer have to hear my lame excuses.