Hello readers!
I'm not sure about what to write today, I mean as the "before chapter" thing. lol. I hope you like the closeness between Siviel and Legolas, I know I know /silly grin/.
Enjoy,
Kaya
Chapter 29
Preparing something
Everything was ready for Legolas and Siviel's return at Minas Tirith. After he received the elf-prince's message Aragorn actually had a team of servants, supervised by Arwen herself, preparing all Legolas needed for his wedding to the beautiful secret speaker.
The gardens of the white city's court were decorated for the occasion in the most elven way one could find in a city of men. The chambers were readied for the newlyweds in the same fashion and also designed for a long stay. They would have privacy until they had somewhere to live, until they were settled in Ithilien where Legolas was planning to live ever since the war ended.
The next evening, the escort was seen nearing Pelennor fields. The king was informed by one of the citadel guards and the steward, Faramir, son of Denethor and brother to lord Boromir, was told to greet them personally. Aragorn was nervous and also eager to see his long time friend get married. The elf-Prince has been alone for a very long time, even for an elf…
Legolas and Siviel were leaded by the steward to the seventh level of the white city. The picture offered was very similar to the first time they came to Minas Tirith together. The king and queen were waiting for them, all smiles. This time though, there was no confusion about what they knew or not about the elf-maiden or if she was friend or foe. She was their friend and soon to be the lady of the Ithilien woods, even if she might still be already because of her link to Nen, the water creature.
-"Welcome home, my friends." Aragorn declared with his husky voice, opening his arms wide in a welcoming gesture
Soon, Legolas, closely followed by the maid of honor was escorting Siviel to her chamber. When they opened the door though, it was not an empty room which waited for them, but one with three servant girls waiting. The elf-maiden looked at Legolas with questioning eyes and he smiled at her, calming her the best he could.
-"They are here to help get ready for tonight." He said softly, touching her face lightly, tracing her features with his fingertips. "Tonight, we are getting married."
-"Tonight?" Siviel gasped in surprise
-"Yes, my love, tonight. It is the full moon and it is tradition to marry under its blessing rays. Otherwise, we would have to wait until next month…"
-"A-alright." She smiled shyly, nervously
With a nod, the elf-prince left the bedroom, giving their cue to the servants. Siviel did not really want to wait another month to be Legolas' wife, but she did not felt ready either… She was…scared… This was going a bit too fast for her, but she was excited at the same time. How could she feel so many emotions at the same time and so contradictory? She could only guess it was the same for Legolas…
AN: I have no idea what are the elven traditions in matters of wedding, so I made something up, something that I felt right and so very romantic. Basically, I made something to my liking, lol, in hope you will like it too.
