Chapter 14: Yenearsira
By: Banana Nut MuffinDon't own them. Still.
I just thought of something. I just realized that Legolas is in no way acting like a king... oh well. * big huge AOL smiley face *
Deana ~~ Indeed it did say complete. Hehe. But I was trying to write a new story and it wasn't working out too well, but I could think of a way to continue this one. so I did! ^.^
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Legolas woke up on his own the next morning. He dressed quickly in warm clothing and put on his cloak. Once again, he absentmindedly put his crown on. Then he headed down to the dining hall. E'thane and Thranduil were already sitting there, eating. "Thanks for waiting." Legolas said with a grin. Both shrugged and continued eating. Legolas shook his head as he watched his father and his brother eat like they were elflings again. The cooks must have out done themselves again this year. He sat down and started eating, thinking about the events that would go on today, but his mind kept shifting to Sariya. She seemed like the perfect one for Legolas. She was always making him laugh, and she was smart. He loved her voice, and her laugh, and though he did not know it yet, he loved her. It had only taken her a week to win his heart.
E'thane and Thranduil noticed the strange look on Legolas's face. They said nothing, but when E'thane had gone, Thranduil snapped him out of his trance. "My son." He said. Legolas blinked and looked at him.
"Yes Ada?" he asked.
"Is there something on your mind, or rather, is there someone on your mind?" He asked with a grin.
"Well, uh." Legolas started.
"You are in love! Your uncle acted the same way when he met the elf of his dreams, and he told me I was like that when I met your mother." He said. Legolas blushed. "It's ok Legolas. I'm happy for you. I know E'thane is too." He smiled. Legolas stood and walked to his father. Thranduil stood as well. Then Legolas threw his arms around his Ada.
"I've never been so happy." Legolas said, his face buried in his father's robes. Thranduil smiled and hugged him. Legolas pulled away when he heard the door open. It was a guard.
"Your Highness, the dwarves have arrived." He said, bowing. Legolas hurried outside, with Thranduil at his heels. The King of the Dwarves stepped forward when Legolas came outside.
"Welcome King Quvar! Welcome dwarves of The Lonely Mountain!" Legolas shouted. King Quvar came forward. His brown beard was braided, and his robes were a bright color of blue.
"King Legolas! We thank you for welcoming us into Mirkwood. We are here to help prepare for tonight! Just tell us what to do!" He said. Legolas smiled and went down the steps of the palace. He put a hand to Quvar's shoulder and led him over to a group of elves.
"They are in charge of setting up. They can tell you what you need to know." Legolas said. The elves smiled and the dwarves gathered around, awaiting orders. Legolas walked away, smiling. Everything was perfect. The elves and dwarves were finally working along side each other, like it should be, and should have always been.
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All morning, Legolas was making decisions about where things went, what music should be played, where the food was to be, and other things along those lines. He helped to decorate buildings and to hang banners. By Midday, he was getting a little hungry. After he climbed down from a ladder, he felt a light tap on his shoulder. He turned around and saw Sariya standing behind him. She was holding a mug of dark, steaming liquid. She handed it to him.
"I thought you could use a little break." She said with a smile. Legolas thanked her, and he once again held his arm out to her. She slipped her arm through his, and they started walking.
"How have you been today?" Legolas asked her.
"Good, good. And you?" she asked.
"Very well." He replied.
"I'm very excited for tonight." She said. Legolas nodded.
"This is always my favorite day of the year." He said. She nodded in agreement.
"I think its really amazing that you were able to bring the elves and the dwarves together like that." She told him.
"I couldn't let us continue living with hatred towards them. It's not right." Legolas said. She made to reply, but they kept walking. Soon, they found themselves away from the city. They hadn't really noticed where they were going. Finally, Legolas stopped walking. He turned to face Sariya. He took her hands in his.
"*Lle naa vanima." He said quietly. She lowered her head to hide a blush, her hair falling over her face. Legolas smiled and tucked her hair behind her ear. He put two fingers under her chin and lifted her face to him. "I have not known you for very long, but you have stolen my heart. I think about you all the time. Sariya. *Amin mela lle." Sariya's blue eyes started to fill with tears. Legolas lifted one hand and put it on her cheek.
"Legolas." She said quietly. She lifted her eyes to him as a tear rolled down her cheek. He wiped it away with his thumb.
"Do not cry, Sariya." He said to her. She smiled. Slowly, Legolas slid one arm around her waist, and the other one on her neck. She reached up to his face and pulled him closer to her. Soon, their lips met. Sariya moved her arms around his neck, and they held each other like that. After a minute, they pulled apart, looking into each other's blue eyes.
"*Amin mela lle vithel." Sariya said, burying her face in his shoulder. Legolas stroked her hair softly. Then he leaned his head down to her ear and whispered,
"So now that you have claimed my heart, do you plan on claiming my kingdom?" There was humor in his voice. She looked up at him, tears gone, laughing. She kissed him playfully on the nose. She took her arms from his neck and picked up a handful of snow.
"Yes, your highness. I will now call forth my secret elves that are hidden in these very trees to aid me in taking over the throne!" she said in a very dramatic voice. "Our weapons. will be. snowballs!" she said that last word laughing, and she threw the snowball, hitting him in the forehead. He wiped the snow from himself quickly and ran after her, trying to hit her with a snowball.
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Night soon fell, and the elves and dwarves gathered around the great tree in the middle of the city. Everyone held a candle. Mirkwood elves held green ones, Loríen elves held gold ones, and the dwarves had silver. Legolas stood before everyone, and his candle was lit. "Elves and Dwarves. Tonight we will light our candles and place them on the tree in hopes that our two races will join together like we were before. Also, we welcome Loríen elves into our home and hope they will be happy here." Legolas said. Everyone cheered, and the ritual began. Legolas held the flame of his candle close to Sariya's, who was beside him, and she passed hers down. Legolas did the same thing to E'thane's candle, who was on Legolas's other side. After a few minutes, there were thousands of little lights all over. Before putting his candle in the tree, he called forth King Quvar, and told him to put his candle in first. After Quvar did, the dwarves followed and put their candles in the tree. Then Legolas told the Loríen elves to put theirs in. Then, the Mirkwood elves were last. As the last few candles were put on the tree, snow began to fall. Everyone was silent, remembering those who had passed in the last year. When they were finished, Legolas shouted, "Let the celebration begin!" Music started playing, and the elves and dwarves spread out to eat, dance and to just have fun. Sariya moved closer to Legolas and she leaned her head against his arm. Legolas smiled down at her and wrapped his arm around her.
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End of Chapter 14. Cute eh? Hope the kiss scene wasn't too. stupid. Let me know! Review!
Peace Out~
Banana Nut Muffin
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* "Lle naa vanima." ~~ You are beautiful.
*"Amin mela lle." ~~ I love you.
*"Amin mela lle vithel." ~~ I love you also.