Chapter 19: You Belong To Me.
Morwing's hooves hardly made a sound as he picked his way around branches and leaves that lay on the forest floor. Aireromen sat tall and proud upon his back. She wore dark leggings, so dark that they looked almost to be black, she wore a long silver Lothlorien shirt, and black elven boots. Her hair was tied back in a long ponytail, and her long wispy bangs fell over her face.
Beside her, rode Galadriel and Celeborn, atop two beautiful white horses with long flowing manes. A small train of elves from Lothlorien rode behind the three. Galadriel often glanced at her daughter, whom kept her focus forward and her eyes narrow.
The ground began to slowly rise under their horse's hooves, they were approaching Rivendell, they had only now to cross over the mountain to the secret, hidden palace, where Legolas, King Thranduil, and a few elves from Mirkwood were expecting them. Tomorrow evening was the wedding of Prince Legolas of Mirkwood, to Princess Aireromen of Lothlorien. As a custom, they were not allowed to see each other until the wedding, so they arrived separately.
They climbed higher and higher approaching ever nearer to Rivendell. The closer they got, the more nervous and tense Aireromen became. She began to fidget a little, and Morwing's ears swept back and forth as she moved, he could feel the tenseness in her legs, and it made him uncomfortable.
Galadriel smiled at her. "You must calm down amin hin." (My child) "You are making Morwing nervous."
Aireromen looked to her mother, " Making him nervous? What about me Atara? (mother) I do not think that I have ever been this nervous in my entire life!" she said shaking her head.
Galandriel laughed warmly. "Yes, this is a big step to take, but I know you are ready." She answered.
Aireromen nodded, "Yes, I know that, I feel excited. And yet, at the same time..unsure."
"You are just nervous, sweet one, it will pass. When you see Legolas tomorrow evening, all your fears and doubts will leave you." Galadriel reached out a caring hand to her daughters arm. "Do not worry."
"Do you think that the guests will arrive in time? It is a long journey for some." Aireromen questioned as she tried to relax.
"Yes, I'm sure they will." Reassured Galadriel.
Aireromen thought for a moment. "It has been so long since I have seen the beauty of Rivendell, the last time I was there was when-" she broke off, her eyes making contact with those of Galadriel and Celeborn. She did not need to finish her words; they knew very well what she was going to say.
"Do not think about it tinu (daughter)" said Celeborn casting his Grey eyes upon his child. "You are here now and that is all that matters."
Aireromen simply nodded, she spoke no more after that, the rest of the way to Rivendell was ridden in silence.
They passed now into the gates of Rivendell, a full moon was shining high above; the beautiful warm lights of the open palace could be seen all around. Here and there a few elves walked or stood. Some watched their arrival. The sound of the river water rushing by could be heard faintly around Rivendell. Aireromen looked at the elves that were about them and in the distance. She had hoped to see Legolas, although she knew he would not be there, as he was not permitted to see her yet. She sighed. They came to a small circle of stones and trees and there a few elves approached and took the horses. Morwing snorted in protest.
"I will take him." Said Aireromen sliding off of his back.
The elf bowed and went on to assist one of the other elves.
Aireromen walked beside Morwing to the stables, following the other elves, she looked around her and smiled. Legolas was somewhere around here; he was helping in the final arrangements and the ceremony with his father and the Lord Elrond. She wished to see him, and knew she could not wait until tomorrow, she would have find him tonight.
She led Morwing into a comfortable and roomy stall, she stroked his withers lovingly and said goodnight to him, before turning and leaving the stables. She went back to the circle and found that her mother and father where not there.
"Where has everyone gone?" she asked one of the guards.
"They are being shown to their rooms Arwenamin (my lady) would you like me to bring you to them?" the tall guard asked.
"No, that won't be necessary, I will find them." She smiled and walked up a flight of stairs to the open palace. She walked swiftly down the airy halls, the breeze scattering leaves across her path. She passed a few elves and they all stopped to say a brief hello before continuing on their way. She found Celeborn speaking with Elrond. The tall, dark haired elf Lord smiled warmly at her as she approached, his green eyes shimmering brightly in the light from the hall.
"Mae govannen au' Tarien!" (Well met again Princess!) Elrond embraced her in a warm and friendly hug.
"Uma, Elrond, Nae saian luume'." (Yes, Elrond, it has been too long.)
Elrond laughed deeply and cupped her chin in his soft hand. "Have a seat." He pointed to a long bench.
"No my Lord, I fear I am too exhausted from the long travel to sit for very long with you and my father, if you will, I shall retire to my room." Aireromen bowed and smiled.
"Very well, Princess." Elrond said with a smile. "Quel Kaima" (sleep well)
Aireromen bowed low and gave Celeborn and Elrond a final hug. "Tenna' tul're" (until tomorrow) Aireromen said and she continued down the hall on her way to her room. She found it next to a room that her mother and father would be staying in, she found upon entering that her things had already been unpacked and put away for her. With that done, she headed silently out the door and went down below to the gardens.
She remained there for a time, until she was sure that her father and Elrond were no longer about. Then she climbed back up the stairs and the halls quietly, looking for Legolas. She turned a corner and saw the Lord Thranduil approaching, she ducked into the shadows and leaned flat against the wall as he passed. She watched him for a time, then silently followed. He went down another hallway and out to where some other guestrooms were at, located on the other side of Rivendell from where her room was. Aireromen watched silently as Thranduil slipped into his own room. She then went to the railing and climbed over it, scooting her way to the balcony windows that were on the other side of the rooms. She did not know which one Legolas was in, but if Thranduil's room was over here then Legolas's could not be far away.
She jumped onto one of the balconies, and peering through the drapes, she saw Thranduil inside, she quickly jumped over a gap to the next balcony, landing softly on her feet with all the grace and agility of an elf.
Aireromen peered inside this room, there were not lights burning, but still she could make out a form sleeping on the bed. She knew in a second's time that it was Legolas and she silently crept into the room, careful not to wake him.
She walked slowly to his bedside, there he slept, his chest exposed as he slept under the covers. Aireromen kneeled down beside the head of his bed, watching him sleep.
'If anyone knew I was doing this, they would kill me.' She thought, smiling. 'He does have a nice looking chest.' She smiled to herself. She blushed a little at her own thought, and struggled to surpress a laugh.
Legolas turned to his side, now facing her; Aireromen never flinched as she watched him. Legolas slowly opened his eyelids, his radiant blue eyes catching the light of the moon. He blinked and focused on the figure kneeling by his bedside.
His eyes widened and he started, sitting straight up in his bed. "Aire! What are you doing here?" Legolas exclaimed. His chest rising and falling hard as he took in short deep breathes. "Were not supposed to see each other until tomorrow night!"
Aireromen smiled. "Yes I know that, but I wanted to see you, I could not wait for tomorrow evening." She stood up and looked down at him.
Legolas got up and threw on his silver shirt since he was already wearing his leggings and came back to sit on the bed. "You should not be here" he told her, although he was secretly very happy that she was.
"What can I say? I'm a disobedient elf." Aireromen laughed and sat down next to Legolas on the bed.
Legolas smiled and embraced her in a hug; he then took her face in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. "My heart sings to see thee." He whispered. " I have not seen you for so many months, and it is a blessing to see you again." He smiled and leaned back against the pillows.
Aireromen smiled at him, falling back on the pillows as well, she lay her head upon his chest. "I have longed to see you as well."
He ran his fingers in her hair and kissed her forehead.
She sighed and wrapped an arm around him, closing her eyes. "I do not wish to return to my room, I would rather stay here with you." She opened her eyes and looked up at Legolas.
"I wish that you could as well, but if they find you not in your room tomorrow, you and I both will be in a great amount of trouble." Legolas said.
For a while neither said anything.
"How soon will your father be leaving for the Grey Havens?" Aireromen broke the silence.
"When we get back to Mirkwood." Answered Legolas.
"Will you be taking over as king that soon?" Aireromen asked a little surprised.
"Yes, father wishes to leave these shores, he is tiered of this land and desires some peace." Legolas sighed. "It is all happening so fast, we will be married tomorrow, and in just a few days after that, I will be King of Mirkwood, a responsibility I am willing to accept, but not wanting to accept it so soon."
"You won't be alone." Aireromen smiled at him.
Legolas looked into her pale blue eyes and smiled. "No, not alone." He brought her face to his and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her. "You should go." He finally said, rising from the bed and helping her up as well.
"Yes, unfortunately I should." Aireromen agreed.
"I shall walk with you to your room." Legolas said taking her hand in his and escorting her to the door.
They walked quietly and swiftly back to Aireromen's room, careful not to be seen by anyone as they might notice that they were together before their wedding. Legolas kissed Aireromen's hand upon entering her room.
"Quel kaima, melamin" (sleep well, my love.) Legolas bowed low and kissed her cheek.
"Quel du." (Good night) She answered and watched silently as Legolas turned to leave.
Authors note: OKAY SO I LIED! THERE ARE ACTUALLY 3 CHAPTERS LEFT..
This chapter (19)
Chapter 20,
And chapter 21.
I PROMISE THAT THOSE ARE THE FINAL CHAPTERS, TECHNICALLY CHAPTER 21 IS AN EPLOUGE...BUT IT'S GOING TO BE GOOD. And there's a "surprise" in store for Legolas in Chapter 20. *both chapters will be coming VERY soon* Hope you enjoyed this one!
_Squijim_
Morwing's hooves hardly made a sound as he picked his way around branches and leaves that lay on the forest floor. Aireromen sat tall and proud upon his back. She wore dark leggings, so dark that they looked almost to be black, she wore a long silver Lothlorien shirt, and black elven boots. Her hair was tied back in a long ponytail, and her long wispy bangs fell over her face.
Beside her, rode Galadriel and Celeborn, atop two beautiful white horses with long flowing manes. A small train of elves from Lothlorien rode behind the three. Galadriel often glanced at her daughter, whom kept her focus forward and her eyes narrow.
The ground began to slowly rise under their horse's hooves, they were approaching Rivendell, they had only now to cross over the mountain to the secret, hidden palace, where Legolas, King Thranduil, and a few elves from Mirkwood were expecting them. Tomorrow evening was the wedding of Prince Legolas of Mirkwood, to Princess Aireromen of Lothlorien. As a custom, they were not allowed to see each other until the wedding, so they arrived separately.
They climbed higher and higher approaching ever nearer to Rivendell. The closer they got, the more nervous and tense Aireromen became. She began to fidget a little, and Morwing's ears swept back and forth as she moved, he could feel the tenseness in her legs, and it made him uncomfortable.
Galadriel smiled at her. "You must calm down amin hin." (My child) "You are making Morwing nervous."
Aireromen looked to her mother, " Making him nervous? What about me Atara? (mother) I do not think that I have ever been this nervous in my entire life!" she said shaking her head.
Galandriel laughed warmly. "Yes, this is a big step to take, but I know you are ready." She answered.
Aireromen nodded, "Yes, I know that, I feel excited. And yet, at the same time..unsure."
"You are just nervous, sweet one, it will pass. When you see Legolas tomorrow evening, all your fears and doubts will leave you." Galadriel reached out a caring hand to her daughters arm. "Do not worry."
"Do you think that the guests will arrive in time? It is a long journey for some." Aireromen questioned as she tried to relax.
"Yes, I'm sure they will." Reassured Galadriel.
Aireromen thought for a moment. "It has been so long since I have seen the beauty of Rivendell, the last time I was there was when-" she broke off, her eyes making contact with those of Galadriel and Celeborn. She did not need to finish her words; they knew very well what she was going to say.
"Do not think about it tinu (daughter)" said Celeborn casting his Grey eyes upon his child. "You are here now and that is all that matters."
Aireromen simply nodded, she spoke no more after that, the rest of the way to Rivendell was ridden in silence.
They passed now into the gates of Rivendell, a full moon was shining high above; the beautiful warm lights of the open palace could be seen all around. Here and there a few elves walked or stood. Some watched their arrival. The sound of the river water rushing by could be heard faintly around Rivendell. Aireromen looked at the elves that were about them and in the distance. She had hoped to see Legolas, although she knew he would not be there, as he was not permitted to see her yet. She sighed. They came to a small circle of stones and trees and there a few elves approached and took the horses. Morwing snorted in protest.
"I will take him." Said Aireromen sliding off of his back.
The elf bowed and went on to assist one of the other elves.
Aireromen walked beside Morwing to the stables, following the other elves, she looked around her and smiled. Legolas was somewhere around here; he was helping in the final arrangements and the ceremony with his father and the Lord Elrond. She wished to see him, and knew she could not wait until tomorrow, she would have find him tonight.
She led Morwing into a comfortable and roomy stall, she stroked his withers lovingly and said goodnight to him, before turning and leaving the stables. She went back to the circle and found that her mother and father where not there.
"Where has everyone gone?" she asked one of the guards.
"They are being shown to their rooms Arwenamin (my lady) would you like me to bring you to them?" the tall guard asked.
"No, that won't be necessary, I will find them." She smiled and walked up a flight of stairs to the open palace. She walked swiftly down the airy halls, the breeze scattering leaves across her path. She passed a few elves and they all stopped to say a brief hello before continuing on their way. She found Celeborn speaking with Elrond. The tall, dark haired elf Lord smiled warmly at her as she approached, his green eyes shimmering brightly in the light from the hall.
"Mae govannen au' Tarien!" (Well met again Princess!) Elrond embraced her in a warm and friendly hug.
"Uma, Elrond, Nae saian luume'." (Yes, Elrond, it has been too long.)
Elrond laughed deeply and cupped her chin in his soft hand. "Have a seat." He pointed to a long bench.
"No my Lord, I fear I am too exhausted from the long travel to sit for very long with you and my father, if you will, I shall retire to my room." Aireromen bowed and smiled.
"Very well, Princess." Elrond said with a smile. "Quel Kaima" (sleep well)
Aireromen bowed low and gave Celeborn and Elrond a final hug. "Tenna' tul're" (until tomorrow) Aireromen said and she continued down the hall on her way to her room. She found it next to a room that her mother and father would be staying in, she found upon entering that her things had already been unpacked and put away for her. With that done, she headed silently out the door and went down below to the gardens.
She remained there for a time, until she was sure that her father and Elrond were no longer about. Then she climbed back up the stairs and the halls quietly, looking for Legolas. She turned a corner and saw the Lord Thranduil approaching, she ducked into the shadows and leaned flat against the wall as he passed. She watched him for a time, then silently followed. He went down another hallway and out to where some other guestrooms were at, located on the other side of Rivendell from where her room was. Aireromen watched silently as Thranduil slipped into his own room. She then went to the railing and climbed over it, scooting her way to the balcony windows that were on the other side of the rooms. She did not know which one Legolas was in, but if Thranduil's room was over here then Legolas's could not be far away.
She jumped onto one of the balconies, and peering through the drapes, she saw Thranduil inside, she quickly jumped over a gap to the next balcony, landing softly on her feet with all the grace and agility of an elf.
Aireromen peered inside this room, there were not lights burning, but still she could make out a form sleeping on the bed. She knew in a second's time that it was Legolas and she silently crept into the room, careful not to wake him.
She walked slowly to his bedside, there he slept, his chest exposed as he slept under the covers. Aireromen kneeled down beside the head of his bed, watching him sleep.
'If anyone knew I was doing this, they would kill me.' She thought, smiling. 'He does have a nice looking chest.' She smiled to herself. She blushed a little at her own thought, and struggled to surpress a laugh.
Legolas turned to his side, now facing her; Aireromen never flinched as she watched him. Legolas slowly opened his eyelids, his radiant blue eyes catching the light of the moon. He blinked and focused on the figure kneeling by his bedside.
His eyes widened and he started, sitting straight up in his bed. "Aire! What are you doing here?" Legolas exclaimed. His chest rising and falling hard as he took in short deep breathes. "Were not supposed to see each other until tomorrow night!"
Aireromen smiled. "Yes I know that, but I wanted to see you, I could not wait for tomorrow evening." She stood up and looked down at him.
Legolas got up and threw on his silver shirt since he was already wearing his leggings and came back to sit on the bed. "You should not be here" he told her, although he was secretly very happy that she was.
"What can I say? I'm a disobedient elf." Aireromen laughed and sat down next to Legolas on the bed.
Legolas smiled and embraced her in a hug; he then took her face in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. "My heart sings to see thee." He whispered. " I have not seen you for so many months, and it is a blessing to see you again." He smiled and leaned back against the pillows.
Aireromen smiled at him, falling back on the pillows as well, she lay her head upon his chest. "I have longed to see you as well."
He ran his fingers in her hair and kissed her forehead.
She sighed and wrapped an arm around him, closing her eyes. "I do not wish to return to my room, I would rather stay here with you." She opened her eyes and looked up at Legolas.
"I wish that you could as well, but if they find you not in your room tomorrow, you and I both will be in a great amount of trouble." Legolas said.
For a while neither said anything.
"How soon will your father be leaving for the Grey Havens?" Aireromen broke the silence.
"When we get back to Mirkwood." Answered Legolas.
"Will you be taking over as king that soon?" Aireromen asked a little surprised.
"Yes, father wishes to leave these shores, he is tiered of this land and desires some peace." Legolas sighed. "It is all happening so fast, we will be married tomorrow, and in just a few days after that, I will be King of Mirkwood, a responsibility I am willing to accept, but not wanting to accept it so soon."
"You won't be alone." Aireromen smiled at him.
Legolas looked into her pale blue eyes and smiled. "No, not alone." He brought her face to his and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her. "You should go." He finally said, rising from the bed and helping her up as well.
"Yes, unfortunately I should." Aireromen agreed.
"I shall walk with you to your room." Legolas said taking her hand in his and escorting her to the door.
They walked quietly and swiftly back to Aireromen's room, careful not to be seen by anyone as they might notice that they were together before their wedding. Legolas kissed Aireromen's hand upon entering her room.
"Quel kaima, melamin" (sleep well, my love.) Legolas bowed low and kissed her cheek.
"Quel du." (Good night) She answered and watched silently as Legolas turned to leave.
Authors note: OKAY SO I LIED! THERE ARE ACTUALLY 3 CHAPTERS LEFT..
This chapter (19)
Chapter 20,
And chapter 21.
I PROMISE THAT THOSE ARE THE FINAL CHAPTERS, TECHNICALLY CHAPTER 21 IS AN EPLOUGE...BUT IT'S GOING TO BE GOOD. And there's a "surprise" in store for Legolas in Chapter 20. *both chapters will be coming VERY soon* Hope you enjoyed this one!
_Squijim_