I promised a romance chappie and here it is. I included some Elvish and if it's not perfect, please don't shoot me *puts hands up in defense*. Read up and enjoy….
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My eyes trailed to Legolas. Legolas's head moved slightly and he emitted a small moan. My heart leaped and I ran to his side, careful not to trip over anyone. I kneeled at his side and took his hand in my own.
"Legolas, wake up. It's me….Liana," I said softly, hoping he'd answer me. His eyes slowly fluttered open and he looked groggily at me.
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"Liana…" he said, looking into my eyes. I was overjoyed and tears ran down my face, unchecked. He lifted his hand and slowly wiped them away. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling of his hand caress my cheek.
"I'm so sorry, Legolas, about everything. You no longer owe your life to me," I said, swallowing.
"There is nothing to forgive, mellon (which I learned means "friend" in Elvish)," Legolas said, quietly. He attempted to sit up further and I helped him, making sure he didn't hurt his head anymore.
"I'll be right back. I'll wake everyone and tell them the good news," I stood up to go, but Legolas's hand grabbed mine and pulled me back.
"No, wait until later. I just want to be with you now," he said, pulling me down to sit next to him. I blushed and complied.
"What happened to me?" Legolas asked, turning his head to have a better look at me. I met his gaze, for I had missed his intense gaze from his bright blue eyes.
"Ulendiell used magic to slam you against the wall. I ran to your side and Ulendiell left the room." I chose to leave out the part of Ulendiell wanting the Ring, for it would agitate Legolas even more. "You were knocked unconscious, but luckily Gandalf came in and helped me. Then we packed up and fled, taking some of Ulendiell's horses with us," I ended with a wry smile. "But I'm thankful that you're O.K. I was so worried about you…" I trailed off.
He was gently stroking my hair, which I hadn't had the chance to wash in a while. My cheeks were stained from tears and I was tired, so circles surrounded my eyes.
"I must look like hell," I said, sheepishly, suddenly being very interested in my fingernails.
"No, you are beautiful," he said softly. I looked sharply at him, not knowing how to react. I quickly looked down again. I couldn't bribe a half-decent guy at my school to go out with me, but yet I had somehow caught the attention of an extremely good-looking elf. Well, I don't think any Elves are bad-looking…
Legolas reached under my chin and lifted it so I was staring directly at him. "Agorech gar mabel nya indo," he said, smiling. I furrowed my brow not understanding, but I didn't have time to comprehend. Legolas's lips found mine and he gently placed a kiss. It was polite and gradually grew. It was unlike any of the other kisses I had gotten, it was loving and true, describing the honest connection between two people. His lips were so soft and enticing, but I quickly pulled away for breath.
"Legolas…." He didn't answer, but leaned in again. This time I pushed him away and he was slightly taken aback. "Legolas, I'm sorry, I can't." Now it was his turn to be confused.
"Liana, I love you. I can't help it. I thought you…." Legolas stopped. I leaned back against the tree and took a deep breath.
"Legolas, I can't. After what happened yesterday and with you and Ulendiell…"
"But I'm not Ulendiell. I would never hurt you or use you," he said with emotion. I smiled kindly.
"I know, Legolas. But it won't work. Imagine what a relationship would do to the Fellowship. You would put me before you Quest. The Quest is more important. I'm just biding my time here, until I find a way home, since Ulendiell didn't help." I turned away. "I mean, look! I'm a mortal human, who doesn't even belong in this world, you're an Elf. I'm sure there are plenty of Elf-maidens, who would love more than I ever could."
"But I couldn't love them as much as I love you," Legolas said in protest. I put a finger to his lips.
"We will remain friends, Legolas. That is how it was meant to be. This is your world, mine is somewhere else. They weren't meant to coincide." With that said, I got up from Legolas. "Rest, mellon," the Elvish seemed so unnatural on my tongue, "the next watch must be woken. Good night." I felt bad leaving him like that, so rejected, but it could not, would not work. I bent down and awoke Boromir, the next watch, with Legolas watching my every move.
Then I laid down on the cold, hard ground and next to the Hobbits. Pippin, half-asleep, must have sensed that something was wrong, so he snuggled in next to me. I turned over so I wouldn't be facing Legolas.
We were from two separate worlds. He couldn't love me, because than he put the Fellowship in danger. 'But could you love him?' asked a little voice inside my head.
"Shut up," I mumbled to the voice, before falling into a dark and restless sleep.
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Just in case anyone was interested, agorech gar mabel nya indo means 'you have taken my heart'. I got it from an Elvish to English/English to Elvish dictionary I found on-line. O.K., not everything on the Internet is accurate, but I just HAD to include it.
I'm sorry, but Legolas will have a harder time "wooing set strumpet" (hehe, lil Pirates of the Caribbean for you) and I don't think Liana would appreciate being called a strumpet, anyway. But it will all work out at the end, but no promises….hehe….I like being mysterious like that ;~)