-Almost-
Saira woke to birds chirping outside her window. Her breakfast tray had already been brought. She rubbed her eyes and gasped when she saw Dmitri sitting on her windowsill.
"Dmitri, what are you going?" she said realizing the bird chirping was actually he.
"We're leaving soon, but I couldn't get in" He pointed to her door, "They have guards everywhere. Legolas told me how to get by though"
"But I thought--? Your leg--?"
"Dislocated and a few torn muscles. The broken bone was easily healed but they used some Elven herbs for the muscles. Of course the fumes really make your head spin."
Saira laughed
"Aranel?"
"She's fine, only a few cuts and bruises. You saved us both. She says you'll be rewarded"
"No need"
"So, how are you?" he asked
"Surprisingly well, considering" They heard shouting outside
Saira got up and joined Dmitri at the windowsill
"Looks like my ride is here, love"
"Yeah" Saira said disappointed, "You'll have to come back later"
"You know I will" He smiled taking Saira's hand and kissing it. Then he climbed down and joined Aranel. Her two friends waved before riding away into the vast Middle-Earth. Saira changed her clothes once she lost sight of them and no sooner than they had, Legolas knocked on the door.
"May I come in?"
"Certainly"
He came in looking handsome as ever in Saira's eyes
"How are you feeling?"
"A little sad. I'm once again the youngest person here"
"Sort of. Well, if it makes you feel any better, I've invited them and your friend Liz to come stay later on"
"Well, that does make me feel better. So.that was an interesting night back"
"Yes. You should gather your strength today"
"I'm fine. I've been poisoned, knocked out, and done plenty of stupid things. I guarantee you that I'm fine. You need to relax a little"
"If you had seen the tings I've seen, you probably wouldn't be telling me that" he said
"You're probably right, but I haven't so." There was an awkward pause, "I'm going for a swim. Care to join me?"
"I don't get it" Legolas said
"One second, you are completely serious and the next you can shrug it off"
"Ah, you can thank Dmitri for that. It hides my real feelings. I've just gotten in the habit. Dmitri already knew everything I was going through and I never really had to tell him so I kept it inside."
"That's understandable. So how far have you gotten in translating the scrolls Zelda sent you?"
"I haven't really thought about it'
"I'm really glad you haven't been dwelling on the locket and ring. Did Dumbledore have any information about it?"
"A long time ago. He just said that when I was meant to find it, I would have a vision telling me where it is. But for now, I'm vision free, well, besides the one last night"
"You have one last night?"
"Yeah, that's why I passed out"
"What was it of?"
"I just saw a flash of Ganondorf banging his fist on a table"
"Is that all?"
"Yes. Ok, I need to wind down. I'm still a little high strung from last night. I'm going swimming. You can join me if you want but it's not necessary"
Saira grabbed her bathing suit and went behind her dressing screen to change. When she stepped out Legolas had gone. Saira removed the silver locket but hold it in her hand. This was the first time she ever really looked at it. Before she was almost afraid to. On one side the word courage was engraved surrounded by a deep circle and on the opposite side, there was a sunken in portion as if something with straight perfect edges belonged there.
The ring fell off the chain snapping Saira out of it. She picked it up and put if back on, then hid the necklace underneath her bed on a piece of wood that stuck out.
She grabbed a towel and wrapped a skirt around her waist. She walked barefoot to the riverside pool. As usual, the place was deserted which Saira could never figure out why. She removed her skirt, set down the towel and let her hair down before slowly stepping into the warm water.
For a while she let herself float in the middle with her ears below the water to drown out any sound around her. Even wit her eyes closed she could sense where everything was around her and soon she had everything pictured in her mind.
As she floated around, she hit something soft with her outstretched hands rather than the rock that should have been there. She pulled her legs under and raised her head and opened her eyes to see Legolas sitting there.
"Mind if I join?"
"Not at all"
Saira went to the edge and held herself up. Legolas removed his weapons as before and tied his hair back. Then he removed his shirt revealing the most perfect body Saira ever laid eyes on. Every muscle was toned to perfection. Saira was in awe. He removed his boots and dove above her giving Saira a view of them flexed and in use.
He entered the water with a small splash and emerged smiling with his hair drenched.
"I thought you said you don't swim that often" Saira said trying not to stare as he drifted nearer
"I don't, but you were right"
"About?" He was only a few inches away from her face now
"It is relaxing" he whispered
His eyes were gleaming and his face reflected the sun from the water dripping down
"I told you" Saira said in barely more than a whisper. Her back was flat against the walls edge. Legolas began to lean in with no objection from Saira until they heard someone call out their names. Saira took a breath and sunk beneath the water and swam under him. She swam and emerged a few feet away as Tarowyn appeared through the trees.
Legolas pulled himself out of the water and grabbed a towel and put his shirt back on.
"There you are. Your father was curious where you were" Tarowyn explained
"Why?" Saira asked
"Well, after two attempts on your life, he wanted to be sure that you had adequate protection."
"As you can see, I do" she said eyeing Legolas who had his back turned as he dried off.
"I see. Namaarie" Tarowyn left
Saira swam to the edge and Legolas pulled her out
"Thank you" he handed her towel to her
He nodded avoiding her gaze. "We should get back" he said
"Yeah" They walked back to the city together.
Saira went straight to her room and changed out of her wet clothes. Then she paced back and forth.
She was confused, disappointed and worried all at the same time. Legolas was trying to kiss her and if it hadn't been for Tarowyn. But then Ita. If he found out. And there's the question as to why Legolas would do that. He'd never tried before and they'd been alone together plenty of times.
Saira felt very alone now. All her friends were gone and she couldn't confide to Legolas about this because it concerned him. Then Liz popped into her mind. She'd write a letter. Saira found a piece of parchment and a quill and began to write. 'Dear Liz,
It's only the second day of our holiday and I already miss you guys. Life around me is never boring though. I think I attract trouble. I've already fought two orcs and passed out from a vision. What fun? Did you make it to Rivendell all right? I'm sure Ita loved being in society for a few hours.
Ok, the rest of this letter may not be shown or read by Ita because it would hurt and infuriate him. I'm really confused right now. I have such mixed feelings. Mainly about what happened naught ten minutes ago. Legolas and I almost kissed. He probably would have if Tarowyn hadn't come by.
We'll have to talk more in person. Legolas said he invited you to come later this summer. I hope this letter finds you and finds you well. My love to you both.
Namaarie
Saira'
Saira folded the letter and sealed it. She walked downstairs and saw Tarowyn walking by so she called to him
"Tarowyn!"
He turned around, "Ah, Saira"
"Vedui"
"What can I do for you?" he asked
"I'd like to send a letter to my friends in Rivendell. Eriathiel of Rivendell."
"I'll take it and have it sent immediately"
"Diola lle. I'm most appreciative"
"No problem" He took the letter
Saira smiled and went back to her room. She got bored very quickly so she decided to get a start on deciphering the Hylian scrolls she'd been entrusted with. Each word was difficult to translate and by the time dinner rolled around, she'd only successfully decoded 10 words.
She was very engrossed into it so when someone knocked on the door, she was startled so much she fell out of her chair from jumping.
"Milady, dinner is ready" A tall elf said through the door
"Thank you. I'll be down shortly"
The elf left. Saira changed into a silver dress and headed to the dining area. The hall was already full when Saira took her usual seat beside Legolas. She could tell they were both trying to act as if nothing had happened. Towards the end of dinner, he attempted a casual conversation
"Do you think you'd be up to training again tomorrow?"
"Of course. I'd really like to as a matter of fact."
"Great"
There was a long awkward pause, "Well, I'm going to see if I can finish up a little more of the scroll before I retire. Namaarie"
"Namaarie" he said watching Saira leave. He filled his glass with Elverquisst and downed it in one gulp.
"Easy, my son" Lord Thranduil said, "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm fine, but I grow tired of this."
Before Thranduil could argue, Legolas left. He stood in the archway and watched Saira go into her own room in the distance. Once she was out of sight he went to his own room.
Even though she didn't look back Saira could feel Legolas' gaze upon her until she was out of sight. She changed out of the uncomfortable dress she was forced to wear and sat down at her desk. But she found she could not work and ended up falling asleep.
Legolas went to his room and fell into his bed feeling the effects of the strong Elverquisst. He thought of Saira. He didn't know what came over him earlier that day. He felt like he had been with Serenity and he could have sworn she felt fine with his actions, like she wanted it too. He passed out hanging half off the bed.
Saira woke to birds chirping outside her window. Her breakfast tray had already been brought. She rubbed her eyes and gasped when she saw Dmitri sitting on her windowsill.
"Dmitri, what are you going?" she said realizing the bird chirping was actually he.
"We're leaving soon, but I couldn't get in" He pointed to her door, "They have guards everywhere. Legolas told me how to get by though"
"But I thought--? Your leg--?"
"Dislocated and a few torn muscles. The broken bone was easily healed but they used some Elven herbs for the muscles. Of course the fumes really make your head spin."
Saira laughed
"Aranel?"
"She's fine, only a few cuts and bruises. You saved us both. She says you'll be rewarded"
"No need"
"So, how are you?" he asked
"Surprisingly well, considering" They heard shouting outside
Saira got up and joined Dmitri at the windowsill
"Looks like my ride is here, love"
"Yeah" Saira said disappointed, "You'll have to come back later"
"You know I will" He smiled taking Saira's hand and kissing it. Then he climbed down and joined Aranel. Her two friends waved before riding away into the vast Middle-Earth. Saira changed her clothes once she lost sight of them and no sooner than they had, Legolas knocked on the door.
"May I come in?"
"Certainly"
He came in looking handsome as ever in Saira's eyes
"How are you feeling?"
"A little sad. I'm once again the youngest person here"
"Sort of. Well, if it makes you feel any better, I've invited them and your friend Liz to come stay later on"
"Well, that does make me feel better. So.that was an interesting night back"
"Yes. You should gather your strength today"
"I'm fine. I've been poisoned, knocked out, and done plenty of stupid things. I guarantee you that I'm fine. You need to relax a little"
"If you had seen the tings I've seen, you probably wouldn't be telling me that" he said
"You're probably right, but I haven't so." There was an awkward pause, "I'm going for a swim. Care to join me?"
"I don't get it" Legolas said
"One second, you are completely serious and the next you can shrug it off"
"Ah, you can thank Dmitri for that. It hides my real feelings. I've just gotten in the habit. Dmitri already knew everything I was going through and I never really had to tell him so I kept it inside."
"That's understandable. So how far have you gotten in translating the scrolls Zelda sent you?"
"I haven't really thought about it'
"I'm really glad you haven't been dwelling on the locket and ring. Did Dumbledore have any information about it?"
"A long time ago. He just said that when I was meant to find it, I would have a vision telling me where it is. But for now, I'm vision free, well, besides the one last night"
"You have one last night?"
"Yeah, that's why I passed out"
"What was it of?"
"I just saw a flash of Ganondorf banging his fist on a table"
"Is that all?"
"Yes. Ok, I need to wind down. I'm still a little high strung from last night. I'm going swimming. You can join me if you want but it's not necessary"
Saira grabbed her bathing suit and went behind her dressing screen to change. When she stepped out Legolas had gone. Saira removed the silver locket but hold it in her hand. This was the first time she ever really looked at it. Before she was almost afraid to. On one side the word courage was engraved surrounded by a deep circle and on the opposite side, there was a sunken in portion as if something with straight perfect edges belonged there.
The ring fell off the chain snapping Saira out of it. She picked it up and put if back on, then hid the necklace underneath her bed on a piece of wood that stuck out.
She grabbed a towel and wrapped a skirt around her waist. She walked barefoot to the riverside pool. As usual, the place was deserted which Saira could never figure out why. She removed her skirt, set down the towel and let her hair down before slowly stepping into the warm water.
For a while she let herself float in the middle with her ears below the water to drown out any sound around her. Even wit her eyes closed she could sense where everything was around her and soon she had everything pictured in her mind.
As she floated around, she hit something soft with her outstretched hands rather than the rock that should have been there. She pulled her legs under and raised her head and opened her eyes to see Legolas sitting there.
"Mind if I join?"
"Not at all"
Saira went to the edge and held herself up. Legolas removed his weapons as before and tied his hair back. Then he removed his shirt revealing the most perfect body Saira ever laid eyes on. Every muscle was toned to perfection. Saira was in awe. He removed his boots and dove above her giving Saira a view of them flexed and in use.
He entered the water with a small splash and emerged smiling with his hair drenched.
"I thought you said you don't swim that often" Saira said trying not to stare as he drifted nearer
"I don't, but you were right"
"About?" He was only a few inches away from her face now
"It is relaxing" he whispered
His eyes were gleaming and his face reflected the sun from the water dripping down
"I told you" Saira said in barely more than a whisper. Her back was flat against the walls edge. Legolas began to lean in with no objection from Saira until they heard someone call out their names. Saira took a breath and sunk beneath the water and swam under him. She swam and emerged a few feet away as Tarowyn appeared through the trees.
Legolas pulled himself out of the water and grabbed a towel and put his shirt back on.
"There you are. Your father was curious where you were" Tarowyn explained
"Why?" Saira asked
"Well, after two attempts on your life, he wanted to be sure that you had adequate protection."
"As you can see, I do" she said eyeing Legolas who had his back turned as he dried off.
"I see. Namaarie" Tarowyn left
Saira swam to the edge and Legolas pulled her out
"Thank you" he handed her towel to her
He nodded avoiding her gaze. "We should get back" he said
"Yeah" They walked back to the city together.
Saira went straight to her room and changed out of her wet clothes. Then she paced back and forth.
She was confused, disappointed and worried all at the same time. Legolas was trying to kiss her and if it hadn't been for Tarowyn. But then Ita. If he found out. And there's the question as to why Legolas would do that. He'd never tried before and they'd been alone together plenty of times.
Saira felt very alone now. All her friends were gone and she couldn't confide to Legolas about this because it concerned him. Then Liz popped into her mind. She'd write a letter. Saira found a piece of parchment and a quill and began to write. 'Dear Liz,
It's only the second day of our holiday and I already miss you guys. Life around me is never boring though. I think I attract trouble. I've already fought two orcs and passed out from a vision. What fun? Did you make it to Rivendell all right? I'm sure Ita loved being in society for a few hours.
Ok, the rest of this letter may not be shown or read by Ita because it would hurt and infuriate him. I'm really confused right now. I have such mixed feelings. Mainly about what happened naught ten minutes ago. Legolas and I almost kissed. He probably would have if Tarowyn hadn't come by.
We'll have to talk more in person. Legolas said he invited you to come later this summer. I hope this letter finds you and finds you well. My love to you both.
Namaarie
Saira'
Saira folded the letter and sealed it. She walked downstairs and saw Tarowyn walking by so she called to him
"Tarowyn!"
He turned around, "Ah, Saira"
"Vedui"
"What can I do for you?" he asked
"I'd like to send a letter to my friends in Rivendell. Eriathiel of Rivendell."
"I'll take it and have it sent immediately"
"Diola lle. I'm most appreciative"
"No problem" He took the letter
Saira smiled and went back to her room. She got bored very quickly so she decided to get a start on deciphering the Hylian scrolls she'd been entrusted with. Each word was difficult to translate and by the time dinner rolled around, she'd only successfully decoded 10 words.
She was very engrossed into it so when someone knocked on the door, she was startled so much she fell out of her chair from jumping.
"Milady, dinner is ready" A tall elf said through the door
"Thank you. I'll be down shortly"
The elf left. Saira changed into a silver dress and headed to the dining area. The hall was already full when Saira took her usual seat beside Legolas. She could tell they were both trying to act as if nothing had happened. Towards the end of dinner, he attempted a casual conversation
"Do you think you'd be up to training again tomorrow?"
"Of course. I'd really like to as a matter of fact."
"Great"
There was a long awkward pause, "Well, I'm going to see if I can finish up a little more of the scroll before I retire. Namaarie"
"Namaarie" he said watching Saira leave. He filled his glass with Elverquisst and downed it in one gulp.
"Easy, my son" Lord Thranduil said, "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm fine, but I grow tired of this."
Before Thranduil could argue, Legolas left. He stood in the archway and watched Saira go into her own room in the distance. Once she was out of sight he went to his own room.
Even though she didn't look back Saira could feel Legolas' gaze upon her until she was out of sight. She changed out of the uncomfortable dress she was forced to wear and sat down at her desk. But she found she could not work and ended up falling asleep.
Legolas went to his room and fell into his bed feeling the effects of the strong Elverquisst. He thought of Saira. He didn't know what came over him earlier that day. He felt like he had been with Serenity and he could have sworn she felt fine with his actions, like she wanted it too. He passed out hanging half off the bed.