Chapter 2!!!

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Legolas continued to stare. He knew it was disrespectful, but he couldn't help himself. He had known that she would be here. He knew that he was to be married this year. They had been betrothed since the day she was born. He had known his father wanted him married as soon as possible. But he hadn't known she'd be so beautiful. He hadn't known that she would take his breath away. And he certainly hadn't thought his mind would have second thoughts.



Rebecca's mind was working in the same way, her eyes set upon this tall, lean body, and finely sculptured face, and she felt somewhat perturbed. It was something in his eyes.... She shook her head to clear her thoughts. She did NOT want to marry this man.

"Is something wrong Rebecca?" The King asked, grinning with pleasure over the reactions of both Rebecca and Legolas. He knew they both did not want this marriage, but he also knew they would not deny the fact that a marriage between the two would unite North and South Mirkwood and thus, make the bond between Elves stronger. Yes, he full well knew that his son and Rebecca would not deny that their marriage was needed.

"No of course not Your Highness." She inclined her head towards the King and walked forward too greet Legolas. "Milord" She said quietly, then bowed a bit.

Legolas inwardly sighed. He didn't want a wife, but if there ends up being no other way, he would not tolerate a timid wife. He would just have to explain it that way. Yes, that would work. Just explain to her, that he needs a wife who would be able to travel with him, someone who could fight.

He scanned her from head to toe, "Tell me milady, do you wield a bow?"

"I do not have the need for a bow, milord."

"Then you already know this is an un-exceptable match father. You know I travel, and hardly return home. She would not be able to travel with me. I will not take a timid wife on my journey's." Legolas said, keeping eye contact with his father, rather than looking at Rebecca.

"Timid! Sir, if that is the aura you think I have, then you are wrong! I am no more timid than a orc! I am insulted you have called me such." With that, Rebecca scowled at Legolas, turned her heel, and left the room.

Thranduil looked towards his son, he knew he should be angry at the outcome of that conversation, but he knew it was going to take time. He hid his smile, for the look on his son's face was priceless. Legolas was staring after Rebecca, with a look of great surprise, like he never expected his intended to have a spirit that strong. He seemed a bit proud of her. Thranduil smiled, he knew everything was going to work out, even if he had to lock them in the same room.

"Son, that was rude of you. I believe you should go talk to her. Explain your position, let her explain her position, but if there is fighting. I swear I'll lock you two together in a room. On the Kings order." He nodded and walked out of the room.

Legolas turned towards his little sister, and caught a somewhat sympathetic look from her. He laughed and shook his head, thinking that she was too young to be giving him looks that made her seem older and wiser than their father.

"Mama said she wants to speak to you first light tomorrow giant!" Liliea exclaimed, jumping up, she squealed as Legolas caught her and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"I'll return soon little one, right now I must go speak to. My betrothed." He sighed and set down his sister, and started heading out of the grand room.

"I like her Legolas! You'd better treat her nicely!" his sister yelled from behind him.

He thought about the conversation he would have with her all the way to the waterfall, where he was told that she was at the moment.

She heard him the second he appeared in the forest behind her, she figured she would surprise him even more. "You may come out now Legolas."

"You heard me?"

"Of course. I'm an Elf, not an impaired human."

He found himself grinning at her comment, and did not like it. He was going to tell her there was no way he could marry her, and then comfort her if he had to when she cried.

"Well, you should know Legolas, I do not intend to marry you."



TBC!!!!