Legolas paced along the outer wall of Helm's Deep thinking about all that had occurred that day. Limwen had not gone into the caves, Aragorn was angry at him for what he said and he wasn't sure if Limwen had understood what he had said but she acted like she had. Like he said before she was full of surprises. He cared deeply about Limwen but was he being selfish by asking her to hide away and protect herself? And was his caring for Limwen getting in the way of his vows to the Fellowship? He was so confused. He wished Gandalf were here. He paced for a few more moments before he came to this conclusion. "I must apologize to Limwen for not letting her assert her independence and then to Aragorn for doubting his actions." And with that he sprinted towards Limwen's room with elvish speed.
When he arrived at her door, he lingered outside pacing. He was apprehensive about going in and apologizing because he didn't know how she would react when she saw him. He paced some more. He gave a sigh of frustration and ran his hands through his long blonde hair. "Why am I acting like such an elfling?" he thought. He paced for a few more moments before he knocked on her door.
Limwen opened the door and was shocked to see him there. She quickly regained her composure and opened the door wider. "What can I do for you, master elf?" she asked innocently wiping her hands clean of leather polish.
"Limwen," he breathed, "May I come in?" he asked. Limwen nodded and stepped aside. Legolas walked in and tried to gather his thoughts as Limwen shut the door. He turned to face her.
"Where did you learn to speak elvish?" he asked her.
"I picked up on it when I was in Lorien." she said. Legolas nodded and said nothing. "Is that all you wish to know, master elf?" she asked coldly.
"No," said Legolas. "I have come to apologize to you for what I said to you earlier about you going into the caves. I offended you and hindered your independence and for that I am terribly sorry. Will you forgive me? Not speaking to you puts me in agony." He kneeled at her feet.
Limwen smiled and kneeled down to his level. "Yes, my dear Legolas, I forgive you." She said as she put her hand on his cheek.
Legolas was overcome with joy. He picked her up in an embrace and spun around. She giggled in surprise. He put her down on her own two feet and kissed her with a big grin on his face.
"I still think that going into the caves is the best place for you but I will not push you to go." Legolas said hugging her tightly. "Now I must apologize to Aragorn. Will you accompany me?"
Limwen laughed. "Of course I will." She took his arm and together they set off in search of Aragorn.