Author Note: Here is chapter 3! It is continued on to the last chapter from my last one (of course) and be sure to check out my best friends point of view of this story line! Her penname is PrimeraPoupre. As the usual, I don't own any of the LOTR characters except for my creation, Selena. Please enjoy! :)
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Legolas and Selena were holding hand in hand, as Legolas lead her towards a long table with people all sitting there.
"Where are we?" Selena asked, slightly nervous as she spotted Elrond and was afraid he would spot her out.
"You sure do not know a lot about the parties here." Legolas said, as Selena smiled slightly unsure what to say. "Well," Legolas began as he continued, "we all have dinner together to welcome any new guests or if there are any important matters. It is always tradition to eat together than the music and real fun begins after this dinner."
Selena than nodded, as she felt slightly nervous. 'I hope he doesn't get the idea of introducing me.' Selena thought, as she squeezed Legolas' hand. Legolas squeezed back and replied with a smile, "Do not worry my lady, it will be fine."
Selena smiled as Legolas put his arm around her waist and they walked slowly, walking along the long table where people glanced and whispered with slight smiles on there faces. "Why is everyone looking?" Selena whispered into his ear, as she kept smiling and nodding her head as hello to everyone.
"Probably because they are not use to seeing me bring a lady to this table. After all, my father is well known here." Legolas whispered back, as Selena felt a slight giddy feeling inside of her stomach.
"May I ask who this dear father of yours is?" Selena asked with a slight tease in her voice, as Legolas pulled a seat out for Selena to sit in. Selena than picked up the bits of her dress, as she bent over to sit down when he whispered in her ear, "My father is the king of Mirkwood." Selena than sat down, as her eyes went up in shock.
"Than why are you here?" Selena asked, as Legolas took a seat next to her with a smile.
"I was chosen from my Father Thranduil to accompany Lord Elrond in the council meeting to represent the Sindarin Elf race for a meeting he has called upon for help." Legolas said, keeping his voice down as he spoke to her.
"I see." Selena said, glancing down at her lap for a second knowing exactly why he was here as she was. ' He is here to help destroy the ring isn't he?' Selena thought with worry, afraid this would be over if he were attending. "Would this be about some journey?" She asked with worry.
"I am not to sure." Legolas lied not allowed giving out any details of the matter of what he knew about. Selena than smiled and put her hand on top of his, as she squeezed it. Legolas smiled back and squeezed back, as King Elrond than asked for their attention.
"I wonder what this is about." Legolas whispered into her ear, as she nodded keeping her eyes on King Elrond praying he wouldn't glance in her direction.
King Elrond motioned his hand towards a young girl hobbit who had strawberry coloured hair that was curly and was sitting beside 4 other hobbits at the table.
"We have yet another guest from another land. Her name is Adela. This maybe hard to believe for some of you, but she comes from a time different than our own."
The table than began to burst into whispers, as Selena studied the hobbit. 'That doesn't make sense, she looks like any other hobbit. Than again, I am half human and half elf and I mostly look like a elf.' Selena thought, with slight interest.
"Could this be some joke?" Legolas said to Selena as she shook her head.
"I doubt he would joke of such a thing. A different world.. isn't that amazing? I wonder what the big fuss of it is about." Selena said to Legolas, he raised an eyebrow to her.
"This could be trouble though. Lots of people are suspicious of such activity since of all the bad things happening lately. Besides, the evil around here came from another world." Legolas said, as Selena than tried to keep herself from laughing.
"Yes, but that is no reason to accuse anyone of such a thing if I am guessing what you are thinking. She is just an innocent young hobbit, and I am sure she would do no harm. Besides if she is from another world, she could help out whatever problems here." Selena pointed out, with her eyes glittering.
"That is something that one of those sorceresses would speak of." Legolas said, as Selena than tried to keep back the blushing.
"That is not true! Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and I believe the only harm in this table, is dwarves that hit on young pretty ladies when they are drunk." Selena said raising her voice slightly, as she crossed her arms.
Legolas' serious face than lighted up and than laughed quietly, as Selena than blushed slightly. "That is true." Legolas said, as Selena than glanced away from his direction embarrassed.
"Just because I am mixed up in word…" Selena than cut herself off, as a cold voice boomed over all the whispers.
"We cannot trust her! For all we know, she could be a spy! It would be unwise to let her stay here because of what the Hobbit carries with him!"
Selena eyes than landed on a man standing up from the table, with cold gaze staring at Adela. People around the table agreed, Selena could feel anger burning up in here. 'How dare they accuse such a innocent young hobbit!' Selena thought, putting her hands on her chair about to stand up and speak when Legolas spook into her ear.
"You better not try standing up against this. It will just attract attention and everyone will just accuse you of the same thing." Legolas whispered, as Selena took her hands off of the grip on the chair.
"Well do you agree with this man?" Selena said, starring down into his eyes.
"Yes and No." Legolas spook, turning his gaze away from hers towards King Elrond as Selena was about to respond when King Elrond held up his hand for silence.
"Gandalf and I trust her. There is nothing strange or dangerous about her. She is just like the 4 Hobbits seated with her, I expect you all to treat her with respect. If there are any problems, I will deal with the person causing them." King Elrond said loudly, with his voice full of order. He than shot a glance at the man who stood up, who sat down from the embarrassment.
Selena than smiled and glanced down at the table, trying to keep back the laughter. King Elrond than put his hand down and said, "Now let us eat. Soon there will be singing and merrymaking."
"Ha." Selena said with a smile, glancing at the girl's direction happy she was not banned because of a man's stupid foolishness.
"Alright, you win this round." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena nodded.
"You bet. After all, us ladies always get our way." Selena said with a slight giggle and than reached over and began to fill her plate up with food.
"Or so you will think." Legolas said, as he too reached in to fill his plate with food.
"Hey, I did end up getting you didn't I?" Selena said with a teasing smile and Legolas than blushed and said nothing. They than began to chat away about the night and enjoy themselves. As a half an hour passed, they finished up their meal being one of the firsts to be finished.
"Now, let's go and I'll show you what it is like to be with such a charmer." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena giggled.
"Lucky me, I get a prince for one night. Hopefully you will be able to keep up with me." Selena said with a teasing look, as she stood up from the table.
"Excuse us." They both said, as they both held hands and began to walk away from the table. Selena and Legolas passed Adela and the 4 Hobbits, as Selena than released Legolas' hand seconds later.
"Why don't you find us something to drink and than we can really have some fun. I will be waiting her." Selena said with a smile, as Legolas than nodded and released her hand heading towards where the drink barrel was. Selena than took a few steps and tapped the shoulder of Adela, as Adela than turned to see Selena. Selena than leaned over and whispered into Adela's ear "I just want to let you know I am happy to see you are accepted as a guest here with your Hobbit friends. I also want to add Lord Elrond and Gandalf are also not the only ones who believe you, for I also believe." Selena than winked, as she than pulled away and did a curtsy with her dress. "If you ever need help or a helping hand in getting those guys to believe you, just give me a call and I will for sure back you up. For my name is Selena and it is a pleasure to have someone from a different world here, Adela. I hope you and your young friends have a great evening." Selena said with a smile, as she got out from the curtsy. Selena than winked again, as she turned her back and walked away gracefully. Seconds later, young elf ran up to her and put his arm around her, as Selena's laughter was heard.
"What were you just doing seconds ago?" Legolas asked, as they disappeared from Adela's glance into the large crowd.
"I was just making sure a guest here was comfortable. Now are you ready to try and keep up with me?" Selena asked, as she than released herself from Legolas' grip on her waist.
"Don't you mean, you trying to keep up with me?" Legolas said, getting use to this lady's teasing already. Selena than giggled as she jogged slightly ahead on the dance floor and than turned around, as curled her finger to him with devilish eyes. Legolas fell into the spell and than came towards her, as they got close together and once again danced away on the dance floor. It as if a curse was placed on the two, since they danced all night until there was hardly any of a crowd left.
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Legolas and Selena holding hand in hand laughing together in the quiet streets of Rivendale. Legolas was taking Selena back to where she was staying, since both of them didn't want this night to end.
"This is where I am staying." Selena said, as they stopped before one of the apartment royal rooms where guests stayed from a journey of great importance.
"What a lovely place you have." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena released her hand from his.
"Yeah." Selena said sadly, not wanting this night to end. It was one of the greatest nights she had in a long time. In fact, she couldn't remember being this happy, since well never.
"Why my lady Aryana what is the matter?" Legolas asked, seeing sadness cloud her eyes. Legolas than pulled her close, as Selena gazed down.
"I wish this night didn't have to end." Selena said sadly, not lifting her gaze to his. Legolas than put his finger under her chin, as he raised it and smiled.
"It may end here in Rivendale or to anyone else, but to me it will never end. It will always be that one day to me in my heart and in my head." Legolas said, as Selena felt tears welling up in her eyes.
"But that journey…" Selena than stopped herself, as her eyes locked with. Legolas than leaned his head and leaned towards her, as Selena did the same. They both closed their eyes, as their lips meet. Selena than put her arms around Legolas' arm, as he placed his around her waist. They embraced in a long romantic kiss, lasting with the moment. Selena than at last, pulled her lips away from his in the embrace.
"I'm sorry, I've got to go. If I stay any longer, I will just fall more in love with you and it will hurt just more to leave you." Selena whispered, as a tear fell down her cheek.
"Before you leave, I want to tell you I will never forget you and that it will always hurt when we have to depart. Tomorrow after the council meeting, I will visit you my lady to tell you what has happened. If I depart for anything, I want you to know that I will come back for you." Legolas whispered, as another tear fell from Selena's eyes.
"Take care my fair prince." Selena whispered, as she closed her eyes and kissed his lips once more. Selena than pulled away, as she smiled and than turned her back, as she opened her door and than shut it, still gazing out at him.
"If I had known I would fall for the lady of my dreams here, I would have never agreed to any journey." Legolas whispered, feeling his heart hurting inside, yet he had another weird feeling. He had the feeling that this lady he had meet before and he couldn't point it out. Legolas than turned and headed back to where he was staying to get some rest, for the council meeting was tomorrow and he would need the rest.
"Why? Why did I have to meet him here!" Selena said with tears in her eyes, as she fell onto the bed feeling her heart breaking. "If I knew I would find the man of my dreams the night before I go to that council meeting to find out what is happening for the journey, I would have never accepted it! If I had known he would be there. How am I going to show my face now? He may remember my face and get angry and hate me." Selena said out loud, as tears fell down her cheeks. Selena than grabbed a pillow and shoved her face into it, as the tears poured out. ' Legolas, if only I could have told you the truth than it would all be different. If only I could tell the truth.' Selena thought, as she continued to cry into the pillow. Hours later, she cried herself to sleep wishing there were another way.
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Legolas and Selena were holding hand in hand, as Legolas lead her towards a long table with people all sitting there.
"Where are we?" Selena asked, slightly nervous as she spotted Elrond and was afraid he would spot her out.
"You sure do not know a lot about the parties here." Legolas said, as Selena smiled slightly unsure what to say. "Well," Legolas began as he continued, "we all have dinner together to welcome any new guests or if there are any important matters. It is always tradition to eat together than the music and real fun begins after this dinner."
Selena than nodded, as she felt slightly nervous. 'I hope he doesn't get the idea of introducing me.' Selena thought, as she squeezed Legolas' hand. Legolas squeezed back and replied with a smile, "Do not worry my lady, it will be fine."
Selena smiled as Legolas put his arm around her waist and they walked slowly, walking along the long table where people glanced and whispered with slight smiles on there faces. "Why is everyone looking?" Selena whispered into his ear, as she kept smiling and nodding her head as hello to everyone.
"Probably because they are not use to seeing me bring a lady to this table. After all, my father is well known here." Legolas whispered back, as Selena felt a slight giddy feeling inside of her stomach.
"May I ask who this dear father of yours is?" Selena asked with a slight tease in her voice, as Legolas pulled a seat out for Selena to sit in. Selena than picked up the bits of her dress, as she bent over to sit down when he whispered in her ear, "My father is the king of Mirkwood." Selena than sat down, as her eyes went up in shock.
"Than why are you here?" Selena asked, as Legolas took a seat next to her with a smile.
"I was chosen from my Father Thranduil to accompany Lord Elrond in the council meeting to represent the Sindarin Elf race for a meeting he has called upon for help." Legolas said, keeping his voice down as he spoke to her.
"I see." Selena said, glancing down at her lap for a second knowing exactly why he was here as she was. ' He is here to help destroy the ring isn't he?' Selena thought with worry, afraid this would be over if he were attending. "Would this be about some journey?" She asked with worry.
"I am not to sure." Legolas lied not allowed giving out any details of the matter of what he knew about. Selena than smiled and put her hand on top of his, as she squeezed it. Legolas smiled back and squeezed back, as King Elrond than asked for their attention.
"I wonder what this is about." Legolas whispered into her ear, as she nodded keeping her eyes on King Elrond praying he wouldn't glance in her direction.
King Elrond motioned his hand towards a young girl hobbit who had strawberry coloured hair that was curly and was sitting beside 4 other hobbits at the table.
"We have yet another guest from another land. Her name is Adela. This maybe hard to believe for some of you, but she comes from a time different than our own."
The table than began to burst into whispers, as Selena studied the hobbit. 'That doesn't make sense, she looks like any other hobbit. Than again, I am half human and half elf and I mostly look like a elf.' Selena thought, with slight interest.
"Could this be some joke?" Legolas said to Selena as she shook her head.
"I doubt he would joke of such a thing. A different world.. isn't that amazing? I wonder what the big fuss of it is about." Selena said to Legolas, he raised an eyebrow to her.
"This could be trouble though. Lots of people are suspicious of such activity since of all the bad things happening lately. Besides, the evil around here came from another world." Legolas said, as Selena than tried to keep herself from laughing.
"Yes, but that is no reason to accuse anyone of such a thing if I am guessing what you are thinking. She is just an innocent young hobbit, and I am sure she would do no harm. Besides if she is from another world, she could help out whatever problems here." Selena pointed out, with her eyes glittering.
"That is something that one of those sorceresses would speak of." Legolas said, as Selena than tried to keep back the blushing.
"That is not true! Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and I believe the only harm in this table, is dwarves that hit on young pretty ladies when they are drunk." Selena said raising her voice slightly, as she crossed her arms.
Legolas' serious face than lighted up and than laughed quietly, as Selena than blushed slightly. "That is true." Legolas said, as Selena than glanced away from his direction embarrassed.
"Just because I am mixed up in word…" Selena than cut herself off, as a cold voice boomed over all the whispers.
"We cannot trust her! For all we know, she could be a spy! It would be unwise to let her stay here because of what the Hobbit carries with him!"
Selena eyes than landed on a man standing up from the table, with cold gaze staring at Adela. People around the table agreed, Selena could feel anger burning up in here. 'How dare they accuse such a innocent young hobbit!' Selena thought, putting her hands on her chair about to stand up and speak when Legolas spook into her ear.
"You better not try standing up against this. It will just attract attention and everyone will just accuse you of the same thing." Legolas whispered, as Selena took her hands off of the grip on the chair.
"Well do you agree with this man?" Selena said, starring down into his eyes.
"Yes and No." Legolas spook, turning his gaze away from hers towards King Elrond as Selena was about to respond when King Elrond held up his hand for silence.
"Gandalf and I trust her. There is nothing strange or dangerous about her. She is just like the 4 Hobbits seated with her, I expect you all to treat her with respect. If there are any problems, I will deal with the person causing them." King Elrond said loudly, with his voice full of order. He than shot a glance at the man who stood up, who sat down from the embarrassment.
Selena than smiled and glanced down at the table, trying to keep back the laughter. King Elrond than put his hand down and said, "Now let us eat. Soon there will be singing and merrymaking."
"Ha." Selena said with a smile, glancing at the girl's direction happy she was not banned because of a man's stupid foolishness.
"Alright, you win this round." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena nodded.
"You bet. After all, us ladies always get our way." Selena said with a slight giggle and than reached over and began to fill her plate up with food.
"Or so you will think." Legolas said, as he too reached in to fill his plate with food.
"Hey, I did end up getting you didn't I?" Selena said with a teasing smile and Legolas than blushed and said nothing. They than began to chat away about the night and enjoy themselves. As a half an hour passed, they finished up their meal being one of the firsts to be finished.
"Now, let's go and I'll show you what it is like to be with such a charmer." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena giggled.
"Lucky me, I get a prince for one night. Hopefully you will be able to keep up with me." Selena said with a teasing look, as she stood up from the table.
"Excuse us." They both said, as they both held hands and began to walk away from the table. Selena and Legolas passed Adela and the 4 Hobbits, as Selena than released Legolas' hand seconds later.
"Why don't you find us something to drink and than we can really have some fun. I will be waiting her." Selena said with a smile, as Legolas than nodded and released her hand heading towards where the drink barrel was. Selena than took a few steps and tapped the shoulder of Adela, as Adela than turned to see Selena. Selena than leaned over and whispered into Adela's ear "I just want to let you know I am happy to see you are accepted as a guest here with your Hobbit friends. I also want to add Lord Elrond and Gandalf are also not the only ones who believe you, for I also believe." Selena than winked, as she than pulled away and did a curtsy with her dress. "If you ever need help or a helping hand in getting those guys to believe you, just give me a call and I will for sure back you up. For my name is Selena and it is a pleasure to have someone from a different world here, Adela. I hope you and your young friends have a great evening." Selena said with a smile, as she got out from the curtsy. Selena than winked again, as she turned her back and walked away gracefully. Seconds later, young elf ran up to her and put his arm around her, as Selena's laughter was heard.
"What were you just doing seconds ago?" Legolas asked, as they disappeared from Adela's glance into the large crowd.
"I was just making sure a guest here was comfortable. Now are you ready to try and keep up with me?" Selena asked, as she than released herself from Legolas' grip on her waist.
"Don't you mean, you trying to keep up with me?" Legolas said, getting use to this lady's teasing already. Selena than giggled as she jogged slightly ahead on the dance floor and than turned around, as curled her finger to him with devilish eyes. Legolas fell into the spell and than came towards her, as they got close together and once again danced away on the dance floor. It as if a curse was placed on the two, since they danced all night until there was hardly any of a crowd left.
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Legolas and Selena holding hand in hand laughing together in the quiet streets of Rivendale. Legolas was taking Selena back to where she was staying, since both of them didn't want this night to end.
"This is where I am staying." Selena said, as they stopped before one of the apartment royal rooms where guests stayed from a journey of great importance.
"What a lovely place you have." Legolas said with a smile, as Selena released her hand from his.
"Yeah." Selena said sadly, not wanting this night to end. It was one of the greatest nights she had in a long time. In fact, she couldn't remember being this happy, since well never.
"Why my lady Aryana what is the matter?" Legolas asked, seeing sadness cloud her eyes. Legolas than pulled her close, as Selena gazed down.
"I wish this night didn't have to end." Selena said sadly, not lifting her gaze to his. Legolas than put his finger under her chin, as he raised it and smiled.
"It may end here in Rivendale or to anyone else, but to me it will never end. It will always be that one day to me in my heart and in my head." Legolas said, as Selena felt tears welling up in her eyes.
"But that journey…" Selena than stopped herself, as her eyes locked with. Legolas than leaned his head and leaned towards her, as Selena did the same. They both closed their eyes, as their lips meet. Selena than put her arms around Legolas' arm, as he placed his around her waist. They embraced in a long romantic kiss, lasting with the moment. Selena than at last, pulled her lips away from his in the embrace.
"I'm sorry, I've got to go. If I stay any longer, I will just fall more in love with you and it will hurt just more to leave you." Selena whispered, as a tear fell down her cheek.
"Before you leave, I want to tell you I will never forget you and that it will always hurt when we have to depart. Tomorrow after the council meeting, I will visit you my lady to tell you what has happened. If I depart for anything, I want you to know that I will come back for you." Legolas whispered, as another tear fell from Selena's eyes.
"Take care my fair prince." Selena whispered, as she closed her eyes and kissed his lips once more. Selena than pulled away, as she smiled and than turned her back, as she opened her door and than shut it, still gazing out at him.
"If I had known I would fall for the lady of my dreams here, I would have never agreed to any journey." Legolas whispered, feeling his heart hurting inside, yet he had another weird feeling. He had the feeling that this lady he had meet before and he couldn't point it out. Legolas than turned and headed back to where he was staying to get some rest, for the council meeting was tomorrow and he would need the rest.
"Why? Why did I have to meet him here!" Selena said with tears in her eyes, as she fell onto the bed feeling her heart breaking. "If I knew I would find the man of my dreams the night before I go to that council meeting to find out what is happening for the journey, I would have never accepted it! If I had known he would be there. How am I going to show my face now? He may remember my face and get angry and hate me." Selena said out loud, as tears fell down her cheeks. Selena than grabbed a pillow and shoved her face into it, as the tears poured out. ' Legolas, if only I could have told you the truth than it would all be different. If only I could tell the truth.' Selena thought, as she continued to cry into the pillow. Hours later, she cried herself to sleep wishing there were another way.