Part IV: The Proposal
~Estella~
The day passed quickly. I didn't have time to worry about Legolas. There were so much to do. Lord Elrond spent less time in Healing Rooms since he had to prepare armies, sent messages or some sort of thing. Lord Elrond appointed me to be in charge in the Healing Rooms making me worked double hard. Arwen helped me a lot, which was a great relief. Some Elves who worked there were really a pain. They disliked me because they were here first, but Elrond appointed me instead of them. They seemed most reluctant to do what I ordered them to, despite the fact that I was the supervisor.
And that problem is nothing compared to trouble ahead of me.
I walked alone to nearby wood, tried to catch some fresh air after a very rough day. Some of my patients died in my arm with most painful expression on their faces and some of them wailed day and night for pain and terror, driving me insane. Finally, one of my subordinate Elf refused to follow my order and pushed me to my limit. I couldn't take it anymore. I handed my work to Arwen and went outside.
The night wind were cool and refreshing, bringing sweet perfumes of the forrest. I perched on a branch, thinking about the day that just passed. Tears streaming down my face freely as I sobbed quitely releasing all the feeling that had been bottled up for weeks. The pressure had been too high.
Then I heard some voices not far from me. I stopped my sobbing and listened. If there were Orcs I wouldn't able to fight them alone. Its better for me to stay there quitely hoping they wouldn't notice. I lived in Lothlorien and able to hide in trees well, even an Elf couldn't spot me easily.
I heard Elrond and Glorfindel's voices nearer. They sound like discussing something important. I was about to jump down and greet them when Elrond mentioned something which froze me in shock.
"So you ask my permission to wed Estella?"
I froze there for a moment, unable to move. I couldn't help but listen attentively to their conversation.
"Yes, Elrond. She is amazingly beautiful even only few could see it. Besides, she is Galadriel's adopted daughter. "
"Is that why you want to wed her? Because she is the Lady's daughter and heir?"
"No. I like her most because she has strenght, courage, dignity, more than any maiden elf I've met my entire long life, Elrond. She will make a perfect match for me."
"Then you should know she isn't going to accept this bethrotal easily."
"I know. But I know she wont refuse if you or the Lady ask her."
"She has chosen a path to be a healer, Glorfindel. You know what that mean.It means Other people will be her first priority, not her self. Most people will find a healer is a lousy wife. "
"I dont wed a girl because I expect her to be my mother or my nanny, Elrond. You know me better than that. I just need a partner who can match me. "
Elrond looked upon the sky for some time, contemplating Glorfindel's words. " I don't have the power to give her hand to you. You must ask the Lady and Estella herself. Wait until the war is over, though." Elrond walked away, leaving Glorfindel behind.
I still sat in the branch, paralized. Apparently I lost my alertness and maybe half conscious . Glorfindel looked up, and accidentally saw me.
"Estella?"
I was suddenly awake from my trance.
" I am sorry. I didn't mean to spy. I just overheard you too." I was nervous. I jumped down from the tree and ran away.
"No. Please don't go Please, come back. I want to talk you."
I stopped and came back. I wouldn't disobey him since he is one of the Eldest among our kind and Elf with Royal blood as well.
"So what do you think?" He tried to make an eye contact with me, but I looked to the ground instead.
"I….I… don't know what to say, my Lord."
"Just say you'll be happy too. "
I stood there speechlesss for long time. He finally broke the silence," I am sorry you have to hear about it this way. I actually planned to propose you openly after the war is over. But now.. well… just let me know what you think right now."
I tried to find every courage I had and looked at him. " I couldn't marry you my Lord."
He didn't quite surprise. He looked back at me and asked,"Why?"
"I… I….I… have someone else in my heart." I looked away from him.
"Is that Legolas the Prince of Mirkwood?"
"No."
So? Who does she love? Whats going to happen with their relationship ? Next chapter will be about Legolas come back from his quest and speak to Estella about his feelings. Review Please please please. I am very new at this. Help me to write better.
~Estella~
The day passed quickly. I didn't have time to worry about Legolas. There were so much to do. Lord Elrond spent less time in Healing Rooms since he had to prepare armies, sent messages or some sort of thing. Lord Elrond appointed me to be in charge in the Healing Rooms making me worked double hard. Arwen helped me a lot, which was a great relief. Some Elves who worked there were really a pain. They disliked me because they were here first, but Elrond appointed me instead of them. They seemed most reluctant to do what I ordered them to, despite the fact that I was the supervisor.
And that problem is nothing compared to trouble ahead of me.
I walked alone to nearby wood, tried to catch some fresh air after a very rough day. Some of my patients died in my arm with most painful expression on their faces and some of them wailed day and night for pain and terror, driving me insane. Finally, one of my subordinate Elf refused to follow my order and pushed me to my limit. I couldn't take it anymore. I handed my work to Arwen and went outside.
The night wind were cool and refreshing, bringing sweet perfumes of the forrest. I perched on a branch, thinking about the day that just passed. Tears streaming down my face freely as I sobbed quitely releasing all the feeling that had been bottled up for weeks. The pressure had been too high.
Then I heard some voices not far from me. I stopped my sobbing and listened. If there were Orcs I wouldn't able to fight them alone. Its better for me to stay there quitely hoping they wouldn't notice. I lived in Lothlorien and able to hide in trees well, even an Elf couldn't spot me easily.
I heard Elrond and Glorfindel's voices nearer. They sound like discussing something important. I was about to jump down and greet them when Elrond mentioned something which froze me in shock.
"So you ask my permission to wed Estella?"
I froze there for a moment, unable to move. I couldn't help but listen attentively to their conversation.
"Yes, Elrond. She is amazingly beautiful even only few could see it. Besides, she is Galadriel's adopted daughter. "
"Is that why you want to wed her? Because she is the Lady's daughter and heir?"
"No. I like her most because she has strenght, courage, dignity, more than any maiden elf I've met my entire long life, Elrond. She will make a perfect match for me."
"Then you should know she isn't going to accept this bethrotal easily."
"I know. But I know she wont refuse if you or the Lady ask her."
"She has chosen a path to be a healer, Glorfindel. You know what that mean.It means Other people will be her first priority, not her self. Most people will find a healer is a lousy wife. "
"I dont wed a girl because I expect her to be my mother or my nanny, Elrond. You know me better than that. I just need a partner who can match me. "
Elrond looked upon the sky for some time, contemplating Glorfindel's words. " I don't have the power to give her hand to you. You must ask the Lady and Estella herself. Wait until the war is over, though." Elrond walked away, leaving Glorfindel behind.
I still sat in the branch, paralized. Apparently I lost my alertness and maybe half conscious . Glorfindel looked up, and accidentally saw me.
"Estella?"
I was suddenly awake from my trance.
" I am sorry. I didn't mean to spy. I just overheard you too." I was nervous. I jumped down from the tree and ran away.
"No. Please don't go Please, come back. I want to talk you."
I stopped and came back. I wouldn't disobey him since he is one of the Eldest among our kind and Elf with Royal blood as well.
"So what do you think?" He tried to make an eye contact with me, but I looked to the ground instead.
"I….I… don't know what to say, my Lord."
"Just say you'll be happy too. "
I stood there speechlesss for long time. He finally broke the silence," I am sorry you have to hear about it this way. I actually planned to propose you openly after the war is over. But now.. well… just let me know what you think right now."
I tried to find every courage I had and looked at him. " I couldn't marry you my Lord."
He didn't quite surprise. He looked back at me and asked,"Why?"
"I… I….I… have someone else in my heart." I looked away from him.
"Is that Legolas the Prince of Mirkwood?"
"No."
So? Who does she love? Whats going to happen with their relationship ? Next chapter will be about Legolas come back from his quest and speak to Estella about his feelings. Review Please please please. I am very new at this. Help me to write better.