A/N : Sorry this was such a late update! I had a research paper due...umm this was kind of rushed so I'm sorry if its really bad! No Flames!

Chapter 10

Raquelle finally opened her eyes, wondering where she was, but instantly she remembered the wonderful night she spent with Legolas. She smiled at Legolas sleeping soundlessly next her her, with his arm across her bare body. She moved his hair behind his ear and kissed his cheek. Softly she moved his arm off of her so she can get up from her spot. She scanned his body. His face was buried in the pillow and the covers were barley covering his lower body. At looking at him, she truly loved him. She got up and went to find her clothes that were sprung out on the floor. As she walked and bent down for her tunic, she was sore from Legolas' actions last night. Instantly, feeling the pain, she decided to take a warm bath in the tub. She ran herself a hot bath.

Legolas won't mind if I use his washroom.

She placed many pain reliving oils into the bathe, and jumped in. Raquelle felt so relived at the temperature. She felt so relaxed, she started to sing a song Arwen taught her.

Meanwhile, Legolas sleeping in his bed smelt a wonderful fragrence in the air. As the smell carried to his nostrils his eyes were forced open. As he woke from his slumber, he realized that Raquelle wasn't next to him. Then he heard her beautiful voice singing a song of old. He wiped his eyes and got up and walked to his washroom. Legolas joined with her in the song. She turned around in surprise. She looked at Legolas, noticing he was still naked. Raquelle smiled.

" Would you like to join me?" Raquelle said smiling.

Legolas looked at his body, forgetting he was bare. " Yes." Raquelle made room for him as he got in. As he was in, Raquelle leaned her body against his. Her head resting on his bare chest and his cold arms around her. They sat in silence for quite awhile.

" I want to spend all the time in the world with you." Legolas said finally breaking the awkward silence, as he was touching her wet hair.

" Now, I can not see you not in my life."

Legolas smiled and kissed the back of her head. " Do still want to take the trip to Lothlorien?" Asked Legolas remembering their conversation near the bank. " Yes, of course. I'm just afraid that it won't work." Said Raquelle, as her voice was lowering.

" It will." Said Legolas, simply. Legolas rose from the tub and wrapped a towel around his waist, happy that she was going to go but sad at the same time she had no faith what so ever.

" I'm pretty sure my father is looking for me." Spoke Legolas uncomfortable about the direction of the conversation if he spoke his true thoughts. Raquelle rose also, and wrapped a towel around her body. Legolas watched her get out and ring her hair out of water.

" Then I guess, I must see Arwen then."

Legolas smiled. Raquelle got close to Legolas. " But you must be with me every step of the way." Raquelle said only for her and Legolas to hear.

" I will defiantly come with you." He kissed her and went into his bedroom to change into some actual clothes. Raquelle did the same as well.

" I will see you later then." Said Legolas kissing her on the lips and walking out. Raquelle took a deep breath in and tried to grasp everything, till last night and now. She felt great for the first time in her life. Finally with someone who cared to be with her. But she was still afraid about this whole thing about forgetting her past. Come on Raquele suck it up! This will help in the mere future. don't be afraid.' Raquelle fought with her conscience. She shook the thought away and gathered her things and went to go find Arwen.

Raquelle felt like she went to every garden in Mirkwood to find Arwen. Finally she spotted Aragorn. " Aragorn! Have you seen Arwen?"

" Yes, she'll be here in 5 minutes, are you suppoesed to be meeting her here?"

" Why no, i'm just looking for her, I need to speak to her." By the look in Raquelle's eyes, Aragorn knew what she had to talk to Arwen about.

" Why yes, she will be here shortly. Actually have you seen Legolas? He didn't come this morning ridding with me. It's not like Legolas to miss a change at beating me."

Raquelle laughed. " He spoke of his father might be looking for him." Aragorn's eyes opened. " Thank you Raquelle." As Aragorn walked towards the kings talan Arwen arrived.

" Good Morning Raquelle." Said Arwen. " I was looking for you this morning so we could go ridding with the men but I coudln't find you. That's very weird, we couldn't find Legolas either!" Arwen said giggling, very much knowing where they were. Raquelle's whole face turned bright red.

How does she know everything? Thought Raquelle.

I'm an Elleth! Thought Arwen.

Raquelle looked into her eyes and laughed. " I came here to talk to you about Lothhlorien. I will do it. I will meet your grandmother." Said Raquelle in a soft voice.

" I'm glad you agree! She's very anxious to meet you. When would you like to leave?" asked Arwen.

"Whenever I guess! I have nothing to keep me back. Alright then. Is tomorrow good? It takes a long time to get there.

" umm...sure." Said Raquelle surprised it was that soon. " Can Legolas accompany me there? Asked Raquelle not making eye contact with her.

" Why yes. Elrond and Galadriel are also expecting him." Arwen smiled " We'll well keep in touch, I have other things I must attend to." Arwen headed towards the many gardens, as Raquelle headed towards her room to pack for the adventure to lothlorien, for the first time in a while she spotted Linde. " Well hello friend! How are you feeling?"

Raquelle smiled at her," I'm well, thank you." Raquelle remembered the many time Linde helped her with her problems and Raquelle wanted to remind her that she was thankful. " Linde, I don't think I told you enough that I'm so thankful for you being there for me."

Linde blushed. Linde was used to helping people with their problems. She has been a maiden most of her life, and all the elves she cared for, she wound up giving them helpful advice. " no problem, Raquelle."

They both smiled at each other and started walking towards her room.

" Can you help me pack?" Asked Raquelle desperate for help.

" Yes, but may I ask for what occasion?"

" I'm taking a journey to Lothlorien." Said Raquelle with a entusiastic voice witch surprised her.

" Well, miss then you would definitely need my help to pick out the most beautiful dresses for you. Your are going the be the most prettiest elleth there." A smiled escaped Raquelle lips because of Linde's seriousness. " I must be off then to find you some. I will meet you back in your room." Linde smiled extremely hard, as if she had nothing more exciting to do, and walked away.

Raquelle headed towards her room and found Aragorn standing in her doorway. " Aragorn?" Raquelle said in shock, surprised to see his presence. Aragorn spinned at hearing his name, there was tiredness upon his eyes. " Are you alright" Raquelle asked at seeing his countenance. " Well, news came to my ears that you are going to Lothlorien, and I just wanted to see you." Aragorn said in a low voice. Truly Aragorn was much concerned. for he and her were much very alike. They were both going to die with the world, and were feeling the very feelings of a man, which in fact Aragorn was. " Raquelle looked upon his face and saw he was concerned. " Please, come in and have seat near the fire." Aragorn accepted and they sat near the fire. Aragorn started the conversation.

" Raquelle, as you know were are very much alike me, and I see how you and Legolas are becoming...closer."

Are you kidding me! He's giving me a speech about Legolas? I CAN handle myself.

Raquelle did hate to show her weakness, but him saying and implying it made her feel horrible. She had to stop him before he goes any farther. " Aragorn, I know your concerned but, thank you i'm fine." Aragon was shocked that he didn't get to finish what he was going to say. Aragorn's un easy look changed instantly. He took a deep breath in." I just don't want to see you hurt anymore! I had a horrible dream about you last night, so I'm just warning you to please protect yourself in Lothlorien." Raquelle was curious as to what the dream was about. Aragorn sensed what she was wondering. " For I cannot repeat this dream to you, because it will terrify you, as it does me," he said in a low and shaky voice. As Aragorn said that Raquelle was frightened. Could danger come upon her during the adventure to Lotlorien? Aragorn stood, " I don't mean to make you afraid, that's why me and Arwen will be accompanying you there as is Legolas. Raquelle meet his height, " Thank you Aragorn, your a good friend." As Raquelle pulled him into a friendly hug there was a knock on the door. Raquelle and Aragorn both pulled away. " That's Linde she's helping me pac,." answered Raquelle to Aragorn's unspoken question, but his thoughts. Aragorn smiled and opened the door. He smiled at Linde and left.

" Sorry if I took too long!" said Linde inoccently. Raquelle smiled at her and motioned her to enter. As Linde was giving her a choice of clothing, she really wasn't paying attention. All she thought abou was Legolas. To be held in his muscular arms. Linde felt her uneasiness. " Raquelle is there something wrong? Your not really paying any mind." Raquelle snapped out of her thoughts.

" Oh, what? Yes I am.. I like the royal blue dress, it's a very eloquent dress." Linde stared at knowing she was thinking about Legolas.

"So, how's things between you and Legolas?" Raquelle instantly snapped out her daze. " What do you mean?"

" Well, there is talk from other elf maids. " Raquelle's heart beated faster knowing that that the elleths were talking about her.

" What do they say about me?" Linde looked at the dress in her hands, not wanting to tell Raquelle the truth. Raquelle walked closer to Linde knowing that it was something bad. "Please tell me Linde." Raquelle said in soft begging voice. Linde slowly lifted her head in courage. " They just wonder whats going on between you and Legolas. They are jelous of you because Legolas is paying more attention to you, then the other elleths. There mad because your...a a human and not of elf kind." Linde looked back to the dress, still in her hand. Raquelle tried so hard o not show any tears, but couldn't help herself. Linde pulled her into a arm hug and whispered into her ear. " Don't let them get to you, you obviously mean alot to legolas, so don't let them to you other wise. Raquelle gave Linde

a half smile. Linde thinking of something to quickly change the subject finally finished packing Raquelle belongings. " Well looks like everything is finished." Said Linde. "Thank you so much Linde. I never had a elleth friend before that cares for

me like you." Linde blushed and left the room.

Raquelle still couldn't grasped that other elleths were talking about her. Do they know about me and Legolas' relationship? She had to talk with Legolas about this. Where could he be? Raquelle was restless knowing this was her last night, and Legolas still wasn't with her. She tried to calm herself by sitting by the fire and reading an elvish book of songs. She tried to wait for Legolas but sleep over came her eyes.

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" Father I must take leave now, I have to get up early for leave." Legolas said to his father, rolling his eyes.

" Yes, son, I'll see you in the morning. Do not forget to send my love to Galadriel and Elrond" Legolas left the hall sleepily.

" Finally I'm out of there!" Legolas thought to himself.

Oh Valor! I must get to Raquelle! She's going to be upset with me.

Legolas hurridly ran back to her room, and did not even knock on the door. He paused right before he was about to speak, and saw Raquelle peacefully sleeping with a book on her lap. Legolas unfrooze and tip-toed over to her chair. He hovered over her ready to place a soft kiss on her cheek, but her eyes suddenly opened before he could do so.

" Legolas?" Raquelle asked as if she forgot where she had been ans who he was.

" Yes, how did you know." He said a bit sarcastically.

" Well I smelt your wonderful fragrance."

Raquelle surprised she just said that remembered the first night they spent together romantically. As her head was placed on his shoulder she inhaled his wonderful fragrance of his hair. How it smelt like the many wild flowers. She closed her eyes at these thoughts.

" Raquelle? You alright?" She smiled softly and, and pulled his head closer to hers and kissed him.

They finally broke apart, Legolas was quit shocked. " Missed me?" He said with a smirk upon his lips.

" Very much so" Raquelle whispered. she whipped the sleep from her eyes and placed the book back on the self. " I was beginning to worry you weren't comming." Legolas gave a little laugh, he sensed how much she really did miss him.

Legolas plopped on her bed. " So, are you ready for the trip in the morning?"

" Yes, Linde came to help me back some of my things."

" Oh , that was very nice of her."

Raquelle was sitting next to Legolas, she paused at his comment.

" Umm...yes very nice." Legolas notice her tone.

" What's wrong?" asked Legolas instantly when he wa her change in expression.

" Just that...when we go to Lothlorien will their be elves like you and Linde? Legolas was surprised t her question and caught off guard.

" We'll Raquelle I don't know what to tell you. Where ever you go there are going to enemies."

Raquelle quenched at his answer. Why coudn't he just say yes, everyone will love you!

" Of course." She said with a sad smile.

" Well I'll come get you in the morning, and we'll be on our way. Oh, and if you haven't be advised Aragorn and Arwen will be going also." Legolas kissed her head and exited the room.

Raquelle gave way a long sigh and plopped on her bed and closed her eyes.

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