Hey! I decided that since my last chapter was only 598 words I would update again! So, hopefully, this time will be longer!
Islanzadi POV
"I'll take first watch." I said as Legolas declared
"I'll take first watch." we looked at each other in shock and embarrasment.
"You both can do it, just wake us if their is any trouble." Aragon grumbled as he collapsed on his mat. You would think that the future king of Gondor would be more curteous. I lept up into one of the smaller, yet stout, trees on the edge of the clearing. Legolas joined me, his movements smooth and silent. He seemed more content to be in the trees than on the ground. but then again he is a tree elf. I watched him from the corner of my eye. His silky blonde hair hidd his ivory pale face and sea ice blue eyes. He shifted and looked at me openly. I turned and faced him. Curiosity glinted in his eyes just as the same feeling flashed through me. I wanted to know more about him. He studied me for a moment.
"Tell me more about Mirkwood." I demanded, I know, it was rude for the heir of Queen Arya's crown, but I was eager. A breathe taking smile flashed across his face before he settled back against the tree's trunk.
"I have lived in Mirkwood most of my life, that is nearly two thousand years. I have travelled plenty, though. People say that Mirkwood is a dangerous place filled with horrors. It's not particularily true, unless you a terrified of enormous spiders that will eat you. But, there is great beauty, especially among the trees." he said smiling softly. he went on describing the great halls he and his family lived in. He told me of his five older brothers and sisters, and how he was the youngest of Thranduil, king of Mirkwood. He described how the trees were taught how to talk. he finally finished his tail of how he became friends with the Elrondians and Aragon.
"Maybe someday you can come and visit the halls of Mirkwood." he suggested merrily, I smiled.
"And in return you can come and visit my many halls of Alegaesia and the Isle." I said smiling gently to him. Something in his eyes made this strange feeling blossom inside of me. I leaned foreward and caught his lips with mine. He stiffend, but relaxed and kissed me back. I don't know how we didn't fall out of the tree, maybe it was one of legolas's many abilities. He pulled me closer, deepening the kiss. A fire exploded underneath my skin as I pressed closer to him. We pulled apart gently and pressed out foreheads together. He held my eyes with a passionate gaze. I felt love for once, instead of lust. He meant something to me. I don't know what just yet, but I would soon find out.
"You have no idea how much I have wanted to do that since I met you." he breathed, I sucked in his sweet breathe. He smelled like the musky woods around us yet it was sweeter.
"I always thought I would never find love." I recited an old poem I had written after my first heart break.
"Well, now you have, Is, go get some rest you Lovebirds." we jumped as Selena lightly hopped onto out branch, forcing us down from the tree for fear of the branch breaking.
"Good night sister!" I called quietly over my shoulder to Selena, the only reply I recieved was a disgrunted "Night!" I smiled, so much like her. I looked up at the moon and guessed that it was near midnight. I quickly fell asleep beside my mate.
Well, I know it was short, but it was better than the last one, right? Next they are going to be on Caradhras, the mountain, but I'm going to have the cerebrian come before that. so, stay turned for our next chapter, that's all, folks!