Thank all those that have left me so many wonderful reviews. I know its taken me long enough but here is the next chapter in my tale. Something tells me that this story is going to be one of my long ones. I got this out in one sitting. Go me! You probably do not want to hear me ramble on so I'll stop and let you read. Enjoy!

Hidden Treasures

Chapter Five

            The sun rose slowly in the horizon, its warm rays slowly peeking through the window to caress against the fair face of the lovely woman. Her eyes moved from underneath closed lids, wakefulness pulling her out of her dreams. The hand that rested against her pillow moved to rub at her sleepy eyes, as they slowly opened revealing her emerald pools.

            Allia's mind was slowly waking from it haziness, her awareness of what she was going to do this day coming to the forefront of her thoughts. A smiled curved at the corner of her lips, as she thought of the handsome elf and his kisses. Though nervous about leaving her home, she could not wait to travel with him, to see new places.

            She already had the things needed packed and all that was needed was to bathe and change into something comfortable to wear. She was pleasantly surprised when they had returned from their trip into Orna, for Legolas had given her a gift. The gift was a wonderful green gown. It was specifically made for travel and was perfect for their trip.

            Making preparations for her bath, Allia sunk slowly into the warm water, closing her eyes to enjoy this comfort for it would be days before she would be able to do so again. Though she really did not mind, she would have to bathe in a lot of cold ponds on their trip.

            Ducking under the water to wet her hair, she stayed under for a few moments before rising back up. With eyes closed she gasped for breath, water running down her face and into her mouth. Grabbing the towel that was draped nearby she whipped her eyes dry, a smile upon her lips.

            Leaning her head back against the edge of the tub, she sighed happily, enjoying the feel of the warm water caressing her body. She loved the water and its warmth. Eyes closing to mere slits, Allia started to hum and old song that her mother use to sing to her when she was only a child.

            With the thought of her mother, Allia sighed. Her memory of her parents were so little but there was something in the back of her mind telling her that there were more memories, that they were hidden somewhere within. Closing her eyes completely she tried to picture her mother but could only see her mother's smile, a sparkling smile that brought warmth to her heart.

            "Oh mother, I wish you were here! How much I yearn for your council… especially now."

She wished that she had someone to talk to about these feelings that Legolas brought from within. The feelings and yearnings that he invoked from within were so foreign and unknown to her. They frighten yet thrilled her all at once and she knew not how to handle such strong emotions. He had promised to protect her, to show her things beyond her imaginings.

Biting the inside of her cheek, she forced herself to finish with her bath so that she may get ready. She would have plenty of time to dwell on and to figure out her feelings and what they mean. She was sure that she loved him but was in a way afraid to love him. Those that she loved had a tendency to leave her, her mother and father for one. This would be different. It just had to!

He listened to her voice as it drifted through the walls, the song she hummed sounding very familiar. Storing the tune within his mind for later evaluation, Legolas Greenleaf readied his supplies and made his way down to the living room to wait.

They would have a long journey ahead of them and he looked forward to the time that he would be able to spend with her. There would be no walls between them separating her from his gaze. She was so innocent, with a passion for life that he could see sparkle within her emerald eyes.

The thought of Allia brought a grin to his lips. He had stolen numerous kisses from her, loving the feel and taste of her sweet lips. She was intoxicating and he was thrilled to be the first man to bring out her passion. Yes, they had a long and hopefully very revealing journey ahead of them.

Standing before the mirror within her room, Allia looked over her attire with admiring gaze. The dress was made up of a long white light camisole with a heavy deep green long tunic that slit down both front and back from waist to knee. The sleeves of the dress clung to her arms ending in a point just bellow the wrist. Underneath her garments she wore thick brown boots that came up mid calf and laced up the front, perfect for the long trek that awaited her.

Braiding her long brown locks into a thick braid, Allia smiled at herself in the mirror and grabbed her pack. Taking a deep breath she left her room and headed towards the living room where Legolas was probably waiting. This was it, she was really leaving her home, the only place she had ever known and where she knew she did not truly belong. Answers awaited her discovery and Rivendell was the key.

True enough, as soon as she stepped into the room she was greeted with Legolas. He stood at the fire hearth, booted foot propped up against the hearth's brick edge. He was dressed in his green pants and tunic looking as if he carried his own light causing his hair and skin to glow. Allia had the urge to reach out to him and caress his fair skin, to feel the silky strands of his blond hair run through her fingertips.

He looked up to her and smiled. Approaching her he took her hand in his, placing a light kiss upon the back of it before saying, "You look like an elf maiden. The dress suites you, a wonderful complement to your beauty."

Allia blushed, "Thank you. Truly you overly flatter me with your kind words Legolas. I am but a plain lady, nothing to compare with the natural beauty of any of the elves." The sight of him alone made her heart race, almost to the point of making her feel faint.

He pulled her to him at this, there faces mere inches from the other, "You truly have no idea of your beauty Allia. The very sight of you takes my very breath away. Lle luhta amin, melamin You have enchanted me, my love"

Before she could make any protest to the contrary, his lips gently caressed hers in a long loving kiss filled with all the passion and desire that the sight of her invoked within him. Allia sighed into this kiss, her hands coming to rest against his strong chest. Her heart fluttered and raced and as he pulled away she looked to him with a dazed and longing expression that made it all the more hard for him to pull away from their loving embrace.

Voice deepened with the longing he felt to carry her up to her bed and make long passionate love to her, Legolas softly spoke, "Come, we have a long journey ahead of us."

Nodding her head in agreement, for she had found herself rendered speechless from the intensity of their kiss, she followed Legolas out of the door. As the walked along the path to the gate of her home, Allia stopped and turned to take one last look at the only home that she has ever known.

Legolas smiled at her as he approached her, his arms encircling her waist from behind. Nuzzling the side of neck, which he noticed made her tremble slightly, he rose his head to kiss her temple, "You will miss this place?"

Allia nodded, "It's the only home I've ever known. Legolas, I'm a little fearful of what I will find in Rivendell."

He tightened his arms around her, "Why do you fear Rivendell?"

She turned slightly so that she could look him within the blue of his eyes, "What if there is a good reason why my memories of my parents have been blocked? What if what I find out is something horrible?"

Leaning his head forward he rested his forehead against hers, "Would you rather go on living your life not knowing who you are, where you truly come from? Is it better to live your life in fear of yourself because you do not understand why you are able to do what you can do? If you wish for this, then we do not have to go."

Allia bit her lower lip before nodding, "You are right. I need to know these things. It's time that I learn the truth."

Brushing his lips lightly against hers, he pulled himself away, least he would finally be unable to control his yearning for her and they would never be able to leave. Taking her hand in his he pulled her to follow. Making their way into the forest they began their journey side by side, neither knowing the trials and adventures that lay ahead.

AN: Dun dun dunnn! Oh I'm evil! ::wicked grin:: Well, so far, just your ordinary overly done mushiness. That was so sweet that I think I might just have a toothache. Sorry that it's taken so long to update, just didn't have the inspiration until now to write this. I mean this romantic stuff is hard to write when you are not in the mood. Sorry, no NC-17 stuff yet. Slowly working my way there but I will get there. Eventually.

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