Sorry for long update, had a University essay to write, wahhhh ! I seriously cannot thank you enough for all your kind reviews, it makes me so happy and determined to write more for you all to enjoy !

The Fellowship returned to their room to freshen up after finally leaving the arena. Legolas poured water into a small wooden bowl and knelt onto his knees to look into the mirror that was positioned between the Hobbit's beds on a small table. His furrowed his brow as he looked at his appearance and sighed in disgust.

'What is wrong?' Asked Sam looking at the elf curiously

Legolas began to wash his face, 'someone could've told me how dreadful I look!'

'Mr Legolas, you look absolutely fine' Sam reassured, 'You just have dirt on your face but that is understandable after all that fighting you have been doing.'

'Typical elf, being vain' snorted Gimli

'I am not being vain Gimli, my kin just like to bathe and be clean, unlike the dwarves.' He retorted, making the hobbits gleam.

Gimli scowled at first but then his expression soon turned into one of mischief, 'Why are you so desperate to look good elf, is it so you can impress your future wife'

Boromir bit his lip to hold in his laughter at the elf's expression.

'I would be very careful with your words dwarf that is not something my kin like to joke about. We marry for love only.'

Gandalf rose, 'Please do not start quarrelling you two, Legolas is still undercover, any bickering between you both will be enough to show even the dullest man in this town of Legolas' true identity.'

The two stubbornly held each other gazes for a moment or two longer while Gandalf checked that everyone else in the room were nearly reading for the evenings proceedings. He headed towards the door.

'Is everyone ready?'

Aragorn nodded, 'Yes I think so, Legolas?'

Legolas rose and straightened his clean brown tunic and with the lowest sense of enthusiasm possible he replied. 'Yes I am ready'

They all left together and journeyed to the inn. This inn was situated next to the huge home of Lord Borin on the outer side of town. Gandalf slowly opened the wooden door and unexpectedly found that it resembled much like the other tavern. It was crowded, it was loud, pint glasses were scattered all around and the room was filled with the smell of pipe weed, the only difference was the small space in the middle of the floor that was allocated for dancing. One by one they went inside, Legolas was the last one to walk in and immediately he sighed.

'What's wrong' asked Boromir curiously

'I cannot even begin to understand how you all find these places entertaining'

Boromir smiled, 'You will be alright once we get some drink inside you!'

'Drink?' the elf questioned rather fearfully. But it was too late; the rest of the fellowship had found a long table to sit at and were already deciding on what ale to choose. He shrugged and made his way over to his friends but was suddenly disturbed by a high pitched scream. Laurianna rushed over to the startled elf and hugged him tightly almost lifting him off the ground. Merry witnessed it and began to laugh which made the younger hobbit Pippin turn to Merry's point of interest, soon after Pippin began to giggle, everyone's attention were focused on the poor Prince of Mirkwood. Laurianna dropped Legolas down and pushed him hard against the wooden support beam and began to shower his cheeks with kisses.

Aragorn leant over to Boromir and spoke in a hushed tone, 'You know, I don't think I've ever seen anyone look as awkward as he does right now'

Boromir laughed quietly, 'Shall we go help him?'

Aragorn smirked, 'No, he can sort this one out'

Legolas cheeks were not only now moist with her saliva but where glowing a glorious shade of red, much to the amusement of his friends and in particular Gimli. She finally stopped the onslaught and looked into his eyes.

'I'm so excited for this evening Brennan aren't you?'

'What is happening this evening?' Legolas replied innocently

She smiled sultrily at him, 'You and I will get to be all alone'

Legolas tried to step back but found himself hitting the wooden pillar again. He cleared his throat with a pathetic cough.

'Oh yes, that's right. It was very nice seeing you my lady but please may you excuse me for one moment, my friends would like to discuss something with me' he replied rather awkwardly

Laurianna looked at the fellowship and smiled showing her abysmal teeth and waved at them, only Pippin wove back. 'Of course, but don't take too long'

Legolas nodded and turned around but immediately felt her strong hand smack his behind before she walked off. He stopped abruptly with a rather shocked look on his face. His only comfort was to stare at his friends in front of him who were all trying to hold in their laughter. Legolas sat down beside Aragorn at the end of the table with all that was left of his pride.

'So what did the lovely Laurianna have to tell you Laddie' asked Gimli

'I believe she wants to bed me' he replied rather dejectedly

'Are you?' responded Merry curiously

'Of course not! That would be absurd. I am only putting up with this torment for Frodo's sake. I need to find Lord Borin tell him that I cannot marry his daughter and that I want my friend to be released.'

'I must say and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all of us here that we are grateful for all your efforts' Sam said warmly

It made Legolas smile but only for a while as Lord Borin appeared in the middle of the cleared floor with his daughter by his side. He motioned Legolas to come over but he pretended that he did not see. So instead in his strong baritone voice, Borin spoke to the patrons.

'I hope you are all having a merry time! I believe some music and dance is in order and I think it is only fair that our winner and my soon to be son in law and heir to this kingdom has the first dance with my daughter!' Everyone cheered but Legolas turned straight to Aragorn.

'Aragorn I will not dance with her!'

Gandalf interjected, 'I'm afraid you don't have much choice'

'Yes but I am a 'man' now and from what I understand and have seen is that men cannot and won't dance'

Aragorn laughed, 'This is true mellon nin, but from what I understand is that elves can and do dance, so off you go.'

Legolas gave Aragorn a look that could kill but he had no choice, he reluctantly stood up and walked to the floor and took Laurianna into a strong hold and led her through the dance.

'You know he is quite good at dancing' stated Pippin

'He is an elf Pippin and a prince, I'm sure he has had many dances with many maidens but perhaps not one that looks quite like this.' Responded Sam

Despite being very comfortable with being able to dance, Legolas was finding the growing intimacy of the slow dance very unbearable. By this time others had joined in so the focus of people's eyes were no longer on the couple but even so the elf was looking for every possible excuse to leave. Then as if the Valar had heard his cries the song ended and he let go of his hold, she looked into his eyes and then abruptly yawned.

'Oh I do apologize I fear I am feeling rather tired and may retire to my bedroom. You will join me later won't you?'

Legolas smiled at his luck, 'Oh yes, yes of course I will. Good night my lady' He politely kissed her hand before turning back to his table. But his smiled dropped as he saw Lord Borin distributing many pints of ale on the table before finally seating himself beside Gandalf, Legolas knew that the time of drinking with Lord Borin was about to come, he calmly breathed out and walked forward.

Right now bear with me on this. This is a huge scene so I'm splitting it up into about 3 or 4 chapters. Don't worry they will involve him drinking (and perhaps getting drunk ;) but who knows haha )and im hoping it will be funny for you all! Thanks for sticking with it…im not done yet with this torment, I have more of content to go before Frodo's release.