I made up the lil' song Legolas sang. Not like anyone could ever mistake it for Tolkein's, but I'm supposed to tell you what's mine and what's not right? ^_^

Let's see how this turns out.

On w/ the fic…

Of Songs, Sunlight, and Kisses

Elmeraith sighed as she wiped blood and dirt away from a horrendous wound. She felt ashamed for going with her sisters and leading Legolas away from the war when he could be helping more. She looked across all of the bodies, sleeping against the trees, some being put in tents to rest. It was a horrible sight to see. "Curse orcs," she muttered under her breath.

She stopped, for a voice could be heard, a soft gentle voice through the woods.

"We dance for joy, for war is at end.

The trees above, at the wind, do they bend.

Sing with high voices in the depth of night,

With the stars above to ease our plight."

It was none other than Legolas, striding through the grass towards Elmeraith whom had been singing. He bent next to her and smiled. His eyes twinkled and the stars seemed to shine in his eyes as he sang. "Why do you frown so?" he asked her.

"Have I not caused trouble? So many rest here wounded, but I was foolish enough to jump into it all," she answered sadly. He looked at her warmly. "But they would not want us to fret over them. Let us all be in high spirits, for all orcs in Mirkwood have died or fled!" he said. "We no longer have to trouble over their doings."

She smiled and kissed him. "I know." She then paused at one particular thought. "Where are my father and brother? I have not yet seen them for many a day."

Legolas frowned. "I could tell you that not, for I indeed seek an answer to their disappearance," he answered shortly.

"To their disappearance?" she squeaked. "As in, they have been missing for some time?"

Legolas was hesitant. "Well, um, I haven't actually seen them since before the battle…" he saw the concern in her eyes. "BUT I will go and look for them!" He exclaimed. He turned to walk away to gather more elves. As he hurried away, he fingered a ring in his pocket. He pulled it out quickly to make sure it had been undamaged in the battle. He smiled as the stones on the ring glowed blue. It reminded him of the stone he had given her: like her eyes. He shook his head, clearing the thought, and slipped the ring back in his pocket. He had to find Aragorn and Eldarion!



"Legolas, telkontar tulya si wande!" shouted and elf. (Quenya translated: 'Legolas, pedestrians coming this way!')

Legolas ran quickly to the elf that had yelled to him. Coming from down a hill surrounded by trees were Aragorn and Eldarion, swords unsheathed.

Legolas smiled. "I knew you'd be alright!"

Aragorn smiled. "Of course. We were just led away by some orcs, but they are all amiss or dead."

"Me and your daughters have been ever worried," Legolas said.

"Daughters? Are they here?" Aragorn asked. Eldarion looked just as befuddled as his father.

"Alas! they are here, yes. They tend to the needy. They came here to make sure we were alright, but were led into the war or something as that."

"Those little twits!" said Eldarion. "I swear they think they are boys, that they should fight also."



Elmeraith smiled at her patient. He smiled weakly and looked at his wounded leg. His weak smile faded and became a frown as he began to remember what had happened to him. He leaned back and sighed with weariness, but didn't speak.

'Arin im koiva

Lome im lorna

Im este ailin

Eryn nura,' Elmeraith began to sing a song that she had translated, for some elves couldn't speak her language well in Mirkwood.

Translated:

'Morning I wake

Dusk I sleep

I rest by lake

In forest deep.'

She sighed and looked up at the sunrise. The sun was already rising in the sky and she felt weary. Legolas stepped behind her and laid an arm on her shoulder. "Your father and brother have been found and they are safe, talking to Ellrolin. I have offered to take you back."

Elmeraith looked out and saw again the many sleeping bodies that lay in rows. "Legolas, will you come back here after you've taken us back? Who will care for all of these men?"

Legolas bent down and kissed her lightly. "You consider others before yourself, do you not? But do not worry; for they will be taken back and our healers and women will care for them. We will go back to the village together and settle there together. Worry of these elves no more. They will be healed and on their feet once again."

So Elmeraith took his arm and he led her to the horses.



Elhenin and Ellrolin were already mounted on their horses, smiles on their face, blissful to be heading back to the village.

"I never knew how much I liked the village," Ellrolin said. "Until I came here, that is."

Legolas frowned. "That is too bad, for I was thinking that you'd all want to burn orcs and just stay here for several days. I made plans for us all to stay here."

Ellrolin's jaw dropped in astonishment. Legolas only laughed at her. "No, I was just jesting. We are going to the village. Now let us be off." Ellrolin scowled at his joking, but the others laughed as they rode away from the burning carcasses on the desolate plain.



"They have returned!" Arwen heard an elf from the nearby well. Through trees to the village came Legolas, and many behind him. Arwen ran to greet them. "Girls, I was so worried! Are you alright?"

"Yes," Elmeraith said, smiling at her mother. "We are well."

"Wonderful, you had me worried sick! And Aragorn…" Arwen turned away form them to talk to her husband. Legolas slided down from his horse and Elmeraith did the same. He clasped his hand around hers. "I have something to show you," he whispered to her as the whole village began to approach, meeting with their relatives.

"Alright," Elmeraith said as Legolas began leading Elmeraith from the crowds and onto one of the porches. He looked into her big eyes deeply. "I had this ring made for you," he said, digging through his pocket. He brought out his slender hand. She opened his hand to find the most beautiful ring. It was silver with elvish designs carved on it and in the center was a shining blue stone that shone silver when it moved. "Legolas!" she gasped. "It's absolutely wonderful! It's so beautiful!"

He smiled. "I'm glad you like it, Elmeraith."

"I absolutely love it!" she said. She kissed him quickly, but he didn't let her go so fast. He held his arms firmly around her as he kissed her. Her lips tore away from his and she looked at him, with her warm, big blue eyes.

"How did I ever deserve you?" he whispered. "I think I know now what my life was for."

"Legolas, we were meant for each other," she answered, just as softly. "And I know, I know what my life is for." He looked deep into her eyes, as if studying her thoughts and kissed her again.

Suddenly, Ellrolin came around the corner with Elhenin close beside her. They both had goofy smiles on their faces and tears welled up in their eyes. "That is the sweetest thing we're ever eavesdropped on," said Ellrolin. "I'm sorry for being such an ass."

Elmeraith and Legolas both turned red and looked at each other.

"Yea, now we better get going so you both can be alone. We're so glad you guys are getting married," agreed Ellrolin. Legolas and Elmeraith were very red by this point. Ellrolin and Elhenin turned away, but Legolas could still hear them nearby.

He rolled his eyes popped his head around the corner. Elhenin and Ellrolin were pressed against the corner of the house, still listening. "As we were saying, we're going," Elhenin said. They both ran out of sight. Legolas turned back to Elmeraith. "They are so embarrassing. I'm sorry," Elmeraith said.

Legolas laughed. "No, but they were right, I think. I'm also happy we're getting married. I've never felt any regrets."

Elmeraith smiled up at him. "Nor I," she agreed. Tears of happiness welled up in her eyes. They were those kind of tears that would spill whenever you felt the most loved. He smiled and slipped his hand behind her head and drew her closer to him. They moved closer to one another, their lips softly touching each other's and there they kissed, under the shining sun that gleamed on their hair.

*sigh*. Ok, ugh, not a very good chapter either, but I'm trying to make this end good. I think that I am failing miserably. Tell me I'm not!!!!!!

I didn't even check for mistakes, sorry!

-Lauren