Last one for this week! Hope you like it!
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Forest of Mirkwood. Lessien had always enjoy it. The elves were very friendly to her and Thranduil like her. The purpose of this journey, according to Legolas, was to spent time with the other part of their family and to spent some time on themselves.
'It's more likely to be a second honeymoon darling.'
"Legolas! Creos vand! (Welcome Home!)" Thranduil shouted, his arms wide opened at the entrance of the forest. "Lessien! My dearest Lessien!"
"Mae govannen Thranduil." She slid down of Fingolfin and hugged him.
"Come my children! A feast has been prepared to both of you."
"Ada, there was no need for that." Legolas told him smiling.
"Nonsense." Lessien chuckled and Legolas grabbed her hand.
The elves of Mirkwood looked at her with a burning curiosity that made her embarrassed.
"Legolas?" she whispered to him.
"Yes mellan?"
"It's not the first time I came to Mirkwood. Why are they all staring at me?" A brief sadness passed his eyes as he answered her question.
"Last time I came, I was alone." Her mouth shaped in an "o".
'Oh boy. This is going to be pretty.'
"Don't worry please. No one will dare to say a word to you about our relationship mellan." She sighed.
"I hope not." He grabbed her closer to him and kissed her forehead. Thranduil did not joked when he told them that a feast had been made. And what a feast! Tables and tables of food and drinks. A band with dancers. Everything to make a memorable night. Lessien sat at Legolas side as he sat at his father's right. She talked with a lot of people that came to her and made simple questions, like "how was your journey?" or "Are you enjoying the food?". Like Legolas had predicted, no one said a word about the two of them, but some brave souls, tried to discover more, implying questions in statements like. "It's so good to have you back with us.", "I was wondering why you didn't showed up with Prince Legolas. No matter, you are here now." She tried answering everything politely but most of them made her really angry. How were they to know anything about hers or Legolas's life together?
The music became more alive as the food was coming to an end.
"More water my lady?" She turned sharply to the voice.
"Morwen?!" The other woman looked surprised as well. She knew Lessien was coming, but she didn't usually looked at the elves she served.
"Lessien?!"
'This just got interesting... What? No. Keep calm. Act was a grown up woman. For Legolas.'
"Are you serving the feast?" Her voice more calm that she had expected.
"Uma." The girl replied. "After I came, the King made me a maid." There was an uncomfortable silence. "I own you an apology Lessien. You and Legolas are meant to be together. I should have not disturb that."
"No you shouldn't have. But what is past, it's past. I do not completely forgive you Morwen but for now I think I can bare to look at you." The other elleth smiled faintly.
"That's more than I deserve."
"We shall see... In time." This surprised her and what she said next surprised Lessien even more.
"Don't worry I'm not going to stay around. A ship is almost ready to Valinor. I'm sailing in a few weeks."
'Really? Thank you Valar!'
"That is unexpected. How did you made that decision?" Lessien was really interested to know.
"There's nothing left for me in Middle-earth anymore. Maybe in Valinor I will meet my luck."
"Maybe so Morwen. Maybe so." And so she bowed and stepped away from her, continue to serving the court.
"Amin liy llie desha sai. (I love you so much.)" Legolas whispered in her ear.
"As I love you darling." The music became louder and Legolas got up and bowed slightly.
"Care for a dance my lady?"
"With pleasure my prince." Everyone applauded as they were the first ones to make their way to the dance floor.
"I am very proud of you Lessien." He told her as they swayed to the music.
"And why is that?" The elleth grinned at him with a twinkle in her eyes, that she thought was long gone.
"The way you acted with Morwen. It showed had you have grown, that you want to act differently from your old. I was impressed."
"Thank you Legolas. It was about time for you to be impressed about something I do." He laughed.
"You speak as if it's true."
"And it is."
"You never cease to amaze me Lessien! How can you think that I'm not impressed by you and the things you do? I am constantly impressed."
"Flattery won't get you anywhere my prince." He laughed once again.
"Oh really?" his hands came lower on her waist. She glared a bit at him.
"Do you want to sleep alone tonight?"
"Wouldn't dream of it." The music came to and end and he stepped back, kissing her knuckles.
"It was a pleasure my lady." She bowed at him. "Indeed my lord."
As the night came to an end, Legolas took Lessien to his quarters, or better yet, their quarters.
"How long are we staying Legolas?" she asked taking off her shoes. He emerged from the bathroom, wearing nothing but his pants.
"How long do you wish to stay?" Lessien shrugged. "As long as you want. I like it here. And by the way do not do that." He looked at her confused.
"Do what?"
"Show up half naked! It's a distration." She told him sternly. His face showed a smug expression.
"To whom?" Lessien threw a pillow at him, unfortunately missing the target.
"Where is your aim mellan? I thought you better than that." He laughed at her sour expression.
"Just come to bed."
"Anything you say."
The time at Mirkwood flew by. The couple divided their time, practicing with Mirkwood elves, helping Thranduil in any thing he needed and simply enjoying the forest and each others company.
"My lady Lessien, my lady Lessien!" A maid yelled at her as she was walking to the practice field where Legolas was.
"Uma?"
"Sina naa nesh llie (This is for you)" The elleth gave her a letter.
"Hannon le." The other woman before walking away
My dearest Lessien
How are you? I miss you, we all miss you. It's not the same with you gone. Told you, you're argument with Legolas wouldn't last, you two are perfect. I'm writing to you with splendid news. Also I sent this to Mirkwood because I asked Aragorn where you were.
I, Peregrin Took,am getting married! (Close you mouth, it's not pretty for a lady to look so shocked about something.) Remember Flora? The girl that delivered you the letter from Arwen? She's the one. I'm sure of it. She laughs at my jokes, she calls me sweet, and she likes to drink and smoke! She's my perfect woman! Anyway, I'm inviting you and your dear husband to our weeding. Please come. I really want you there Less, it would mean the world. Also, Flora really wants to get to know you better. She says your kindest big-folk she had ever met. That's a good sign.
I also sent letters Aragorn and Arwen, to Gimli (a totally different one), to Éomer and Faramir. I want all my friends there. I'm starting a new life.
Hope to see you very soon
Your Pip
P.S: Merry was not very excited about it first but now he's saying that if you don't come, he will go to Mirkwood and drag you here.
P.P.S: Hi - Merry.
As she finished it, Lessien ran to Legolas.
"Legolas! Legolas!" He and a soldier look at her as if she was crazy.
"Lessien, mellan mani naa ta? (what is it?)"
"Pippin is getting married! Our Pippin! Peregrin Took is getting married! He is inviting us to the weeding!" She exclaimed excited.
"Pippin is getting married? The same Pippin that took a palantir from Gandalf? The Pippin who offered himself to the steward?"
"Yes, yes! The one and only! Oh Legolas, we have to go! Aragorn and Arwen also got a letter and so did Gimli, Faramir and Éomer! Please can we go mellan? Please!" She looked like a little child but she couldn't care less. Pippin was getting married!
"Of course we can go. You do not need to ask." He smiled at her and threw herself in his arms, ignoring completely the amused look of everyone who stood in the practice field.
The following nights, Lessien could barely sleep. She was so happy for Pippin, she wanted to be at the Shire as soon as possible. As the morning for departure came, Lessien woke up alone with a note next to her.
We leave in the afternoon. I went to take care of some business with father. Won't take long. I love you.
'Ah well. A day to pack.' She sat but something didn't felt right. Her stomach revolved and she ran to the sink, vomiting. Lessien tried to remember if she had eaten something bad over the past days, as the sickness continued, but nothing. Everything King Thranduil presented to them was fresh and good. When the time to leave was almost upon her, a maid, seeing her so miserable, without eating all day, suggested that she went to see an healer. And so she did.
Legolas POV
I return to my quarters, after a day with Father, hoping to see my beautiful wife before we make our way to the Shire. Peregrin Took getting married. This is still something I can't believe. I am happy for him of course, but not as happy as Lessien is. Their bond is deeper. She understands them like no elf or ellleth ever did.
"Lessien?" I call reaching our room. She is sitting with her back to me and doesn't answer.
"Mellan? Are you ready to go?" Still no answer.
"Lessien?" I walk closer and kneel in front of her. Her face stained with tears, her eyes both scared and happy?
"Lessien what is wrong? What happened?" She looks at me and takes a deep breath.
"Legolas, I'm pregnant."
SUPER CLIFFHANGER! Sorry guys! What do you think? I tried to incorporate a more funny and normal part of their relationship, I hope it turned out well... Anyway, please review! Your support means the world to me!
Until the next time (:
