A/N: THE KING! ahhh! When I say I'm going to upload a chapter by the end of the night, I mean it! I will try to answer some reviews in the next chapter, I've just been so busy trying to crank out chapters for you all! I would also like to personally apologize to PatonxJulia and Metoochocolate for being an evil writer. But I have to keep you all interested! For those who are dying to get some answers, it will happen eventually! Trust me, I have it all planned out, but I want everyone to try and draw their own conclusions! That's the fun of it! Again, thank you all. If you review I will send you assorted cupcakes with dinosaur sprinkles.

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DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything from LOTR, including King Elessar, Lady Arwen, Legolas or Minas Tirith. I own Alexandra and Leon Fanell, as well as Thalion and Arandur.

Chapter 10 -The King of Gondor

"Come milady! If you wish to meet the King!" Alexandra blinked her eyes in disbelief, "The King… I'm going to meet the King! You have Kings here?" The little girl inside of her was jumping for joy, but the woman in her was nervous and very self-conscious.

She caught up with Blue Eyes and overwhelmed him with questions, "Wait, am I even suitable enough to see the King? What should I do when I see him? Do I not speak unless I'm spoken too? I have never met royalty before! I don't want to disrespect him…" He laughed out loud. She wondered why he thought this was so amusing. "You will be fine, milady."

They reached the doors of the grand hall and were escorted by guards inside. They stood there and waited. Stone ceilings soared above her and black banners adorned with a silver tree swayed in the breeze. Alexandra looked around, "It is magnificent. Truly fit for a king…" The sound of a door opening and closing echoed throughout the stone room.

"Thank you, I find myself admiring it everyday as well." She looked at the direction of the voice and stared wide-eyed. The King.

The man strode in, clad in shades of black and silver. He wore a black vest with a white tree on its center and a cape of red. He had wavy, shoulder length dark brown hair and soft blue-grey eyes. Upon his head he wore a pointed silver crown. She had to admit, he was handsome.

Though, Alexandra tried her hardest not to gasp at the person to his left. She was beautiful, actually beautiful was an understatement. If she didn't know any better, the woman seemed to emanate a soft glow. The woman (which she assumed was the Queen) was tall and had long, flowing dark brown hair. She was wearing an intricately designed silver dress that flattered her milky skin. She looked like an angel.

A delicate silver tiara rested on her hairline and draped down her head in a regal manner. Though, one thing caught Alexandra's eye in particular. Her ears. They're pointed! The lady's eyes were bright with intrigue as she examined the group. The King looked at Blue Eyes, who was then heading the group. He kneeled and the others followed suit.

"Who is this masked stranger kneeling before me?" the King asked with a glimmer in his eye.

Blue Eyes responded with his head still lowered, "One who is ever faithful to his friends."

The King smiled, "Sullaid, mellonamin. Im gelir ceni ad lin. Rise, there is no need to bow."

Blue Eyes stood up, lowered his black mask and threw back his hood. Alexandra looked on in shock.

The man had long blonde hair that shone brilliantly, setting off his azure eyes. His face was angular and beautiful which was adorned with an excited smile. She did a double take when she saw that his ears matched the Queen's. How strange… Alexandra looked down, feeling more self-conscious than ever with all of the beautiful people she was surrounded by.

Blue Eyes looked the King in the eye, "Le hannon a tholel." The King answered, "I always have time for old friends. You are most welcome here."

Blue Eyes and the King embraced, grinning ear to ear. The King must have noticed Alexandra staring and sent a warm smile her way and nodded in her direction, "I take it that this is the first time you have revealed your identity in front of the Lady." Blue Eyes nodded in agreement.

The King made his way over to Alexandra and she bowed once more, not quite sure what to do. "Rise, young one. What is your name?" She stood and replied, "My name is Alexandra Fanell, your highness."

"That is an intriguing name milady, but I do not recognize it. From where do you hail?" This sounded all to familiar to Alexandra, "I-"

Blue Eyes cut in, "That is but one of the many things I must discuss with you, my friend." He glanced at her and added something in a voice too low for Alexandra to hear. The King looked at his friend in disbelief and then turned to her. "Regardless, I believe a few of us owe you introductions," he smiled warmly at Alexandra again and nodded towards the angelic woman. She gracefully came forward, "I am King Elessar of Gondor, and this is my love and queen, Arwen Undomniel. The Queen nodded her head and smiled timidly, "Welcome to our home."

The King smiled and kissed his wife on the cheek. They are so in love… Alexandra hadn't known them for more than a minute and she could already feel the great amount of love the two held for each other.

"I believe that another introduction is at hand," King Elessar gave a sideways glance at Blue Eyes, "if I may?" Blue Eyes nodded and looked at Alexandra.

"Lady Alexandra, I would like to formally introduce you to Legolas Thranduillion, Elven Prince of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood."

She gaped at the Prince, mouth open in disbelief, "A…prince? I'm sorry… I didn't know…" So that's why he had laughed earlier… she had been in the presence of royalty the entire time! She quickly bowed and hid the pain from the sudden movement. He quickly straightened her, seemingly aware of her discomfort, "You need not to bow milady, after all, we are friends," he looked at her with a sideways smile.

Alexandra blushed, she didn't know why, but she was happy that he considered them friends. She looked up, "Is everyone here…royalty?" Legolas answered, "No milady, our companions are not." She turned around and looked at the others who were now standing.

They too had removed their masks and hoods. They had long hair, similar to Legolas, except in different shades of brown, as well as pointed ears. Legolas walked her over to the group and began introductions, "This is Thalion, bringer of death to orcs and waterfall enthusiast." The man, or elf rather, chuckled and bowed slightly, "milady." She had a feeling there was a story behind the whole waterfall thing. He had chestnut brown hair and wore an inviting smile.

Legolas moved to the next elf, "and this is Arandur… watch out for him." The elf bowed just as Thalion had, "it is nice to meet you officially milady." He had near black hair and a mischievous look in his eye, it fit him well.

"It truly is nice to "meet" you all, and I thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey." She turned back to the King and Queen, "I also would like to apologize for not being dressed more suitably…" she looked down in embarrassment.

Legolas could tell that Alexandra felt uncomfortable and added on, "She was wounded in an ambush while we were traveling, and my companions and I had to give her suitable travel clothing. It would have been rather difficult to change her bandages in a dress-"

The King held his hand up, "there is no need for explanations, these eyes are not judging. How are you fairing milady, I hope that this wound is not serious," he looked at her with concern. The King of Gondor is concerned about me?

"I am better than I was before," she put her hand on her side, she had forgotten the pain with all of the overwhelming introductions. "If I may ask, what kind of wound did you receive?"

Legolas answered for her slowly and carefully, "She was pierced by a dark blade…" Alexandra heard Lady Arwen gasp. She rushed to her side and gently put her hand on her shoulder, as if she was afraid Alexandra might collapse right there. Arwen looked at her, "How long ago did you receive this?"

Alexandra answered, slightly embarrassed with all the attention she was receiving, "Four days ago… I have been unconscious the past three." Lady Arwen looked at her with disbelief, "And you have healed this well?"

The Queen looked at King Elessar, "Amin dele ten'he…" King Elessar then looked at Prince Legolas, "Sut?"

Alexandra could feel the tension radiating in the air, "Am I…going to die?"

There was a pause in the conversation and then the group chuckled simultaneously. Alexandra looked down, mortified. Did I say something stupid?

"No sweetheart…" Arwen said soothingly while placing a kiss on her forehead. King Elessar answered, a smiling playing on his lips, "Quite the contrary actually…"

Alexandra let out a dramatic sigh, "I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that! I can't die yet, I have too many things to do. Dying just doesn't fit into my schedule at right now…"

The King looked at Legolas, "She is charming, my friend." Prince Legolas answered, "Charming, indeed."

"However, I shall arrange for a healer to take a look at her wound as soon as possible. I would heal her myself, but I have a feeling that there are urgent matters that must be discussed," he nodded at Arwen, "Arwen will show you to your quarters."

Alexandra looked at the prince as he walked over. He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and smiled, "Go, I will find you later." She nodded and let Lady Arwen lead her by hand away from the ones she now called friends.

Sullaid, mellonamin. Im gelir ceni ad lin - Welcome, my friend. I am happy to see you.

Le hannon a tholel - Thank you for coming

Amin dele ten'he… - I am worried about her

Sut? - How?