Inside Elrond's house, Terrico was almost ready. Some of her friends from Greenhorn and Arwen were helping her get ready. She wore a long, flowing white gown with a very long train. It had gold flowers embroidered on it. Her bouquet, composed mostly of white and red viney-roses, sat on the dresser. "Are you nervous?" Arwen asked as she braided Terrico's long black hair. "Somewhat, but I am also relieved that I am actually getting this chance. There was a time before when I wondered if I would ever get to be in this position. It is a grand feeling, being a bride." She answered, smiling. "This is such a pretty gown. Your mother looked just as beautiful in it." One of her friends said. Terrico's mother had hidden the gown and it had taken them almost a week to locate it. She had hidden it under the floorboards under the bed in Terrico's old room. Terrico's smile faded for a moment. "I wish she could be here to see this." A single tear slid down her cheek. Arwen gently brushed it away. "No time for tears now. Cheer up! You're marrying Legolas, remember? I think that you're ready now." Arwen and her friends stepped back. Terrico stood in front of a full-length mirror. Her long, black hair was neatly braided on the sides and some was pulled back and held by a small golden clip in the shape of a dragon. On her neck she wore the necklace Elrond had given her, which still held the now-useless anti-mind control charm. Terrico smiled. A bell gonged not far away. "Time to go." Terrico said as her friends gathered her train and walked out with her towards the gardens.
The gardens were filled with people. Only a narrow aisle remained unoccupied by some body. Terrico noted that Legolas was already standing in the gazebo, with Elrond and Gandalf. She noted that Aragorn and Arwen seemed to hide in a small, slightly dark corner. 'The same corner where Legolas and I first spoke.' Terrico thought with a smile. Two very young Redrock dragons carried her train as she walked with her father to the gazebo. Everyone stood as she walked past. Thranduil stood just behind Legolas. As she stood next to Legolas, she became aware of his feelings. He was nervous and a little bit scared. She was too, but hid it well. He was dressed in the finest robes Thranduil could buy. They were silver with green undertones that you could only see if viewed at an angle. Her father took his place on her left. Legolas was on her right, and Thranduil was on his right. As Elrond and Gandalf read together the ritual's words from a book, Terrico glanced at Legolas. He seemed to be silently yelling at them to hurry up. Terrico mentally laughed. They turned to one another. Frodo brought up a pillow on which sat two rings. "A ring bearer again, Frodo?" Terrico whispered. They each took a ring, both were identical, and put it on the other's finger. The rings were both in the shape of roses with vines coming off of them to form the band. "We now pronounce you elf and wife. You can now kiss the bride." Legolas could barely contain himself. As he lifted Terrico's veil, he looked as though he'd never seen her before. They kissed, and everyone cheered. Sealeaf took all of the ropes of the bells in he mouth and began to ring them. They gonged loudly and sent a huge flock of bird flying off towards safer nesting. Legolas and Terrico walked out of the gardens hand-in-hand, as everyone cheered still behind them. Sealeaf dropped the bell ropes, which were now quite slimy, and stood in front of the newlyweds. He crouched down and let them get on him. The festivities would continue, but they were leaving to start their new life together. The dragons roared and everyone yelled their farewells as the couple rode off. Gandalf set off fireworks. Huge explosions filled the afternoon sky. Blue birds, dragons, and fairies flew around before they themselves exploded. Legolas and Terrico smiled as they watched them fade into the horizon. Sealeaf began to descend. The hobbits' last gift had been a house in the woods. They were deep in the Ents' woods, but Treebeard had assured them that they were welcome. The house was built into a hill, with plenty of room. The hobbits had made sure to make it tall enough, with the ceiling a good arm's length above the elves' heads. Thranduil and Terrico's father had furnished the house with everything they would need. The pantries were full and there was a huge pile of firewood next to the many fireplaces. A falcon sat on a perch on the kitchen table. Attached was a note: This falcon will go to whoever you tell it to, whether it be me, Frodo, Elrond, etc. Take care and don't be afraid to give him some exercise! Signed, Aragorn. Soon they were settled in and starting a fire in the fireplace in the main bedroom. Terrico's dress and Legolas's robes were carefully put away in a safe spot. As night fell, they slept in each other's arms. Legolas could hardly believe that this was happening. He was finally married, and well on his way to having children. They would have many adventures still, for neither wanted to stay tied down, but that is another story for another time.
Well, that's it! How did you like it? C'mon! You gotta tell me these things! I will start posting my next fanfic, which has yet to be picked from the mass of half-stories I wrote after numerous plot-bunny attacks. I'll have to give Legolas his bow back now. It's rabbit season. :)
"Julianne" mentioned as Frodo's wife is a tribute to my best friend, aka "Hobbit". With any luck she'll show up in other fanfics, but not with that name.