Hello! Thanx all u reviewers out there!!! ^.^ you're so supportive!
Chia-Great story! Love Dragonlance and LOTR... except Legolas in the story??? I question that... anyways good writing. Can't wait for the next chapter... and don't u dare comment on my wierd Sign name...
Angelwing-Hey it was original putting Legolas in ^_~ hehe u think my writing is good??? thanx ^^ and... about the err... wierd sign name.....
Snow Sakura-Very Good Story! Loved it. Write more.
Angelwing-Thanx! Glad u liked it. I'll try to write my next chapters soon ^_~
Wolven-Very nice! Hope you explain more about Legolas, but you have a point.. he does fit. ^-^ Keep it up!
Angelwing-Yay! Glad to have ppl who agree with me ^_^ I'll try to get Legolas to be more of a "Dragonlance" elf =P
MidnightRose-Twilight Angel :: Legolas! My hero! HeHe~! ^^ This is so perfect... though I didn't like the LotR storyline, Legolas fits perfectly with this story! I'm gonna have fun reading what happens to these elves! *smiles* PLZ RITE MORE AND I'LL GIVE YOU THE R&Rs!
Angelwing-hehe thanx for ur support and ill try to keep up with ur stories too! (There's so many... =_=)
Kaori Knight-HIYO! Listen, plz write more cuz I just got hooked (add line and sinker and u would have a really bad pun -_- jk) on Dragonlance and I love Legolas aka Orlando Bloom with all my heart and soul! He is the essence of my desktop :D and I think he is the hottest elf after Dalamar (I don't care! He's hot! ^_^) Yes, I am a bit high if ure wondering. OH well. Write more!`
Angelwing-one question... uh... how do u know how Dalamar looks??? Just wondering ^_^ But thanx for reviewing and like I said, I'll try hard to get my next chapters up soon!!! another question ^_^ high on WHAT??? J/K!!!! ^_~
Angelwing- Really you guys are too kind =P I really didn't expect to get a lot of reviews for this one =_=....... For all those reviewers that I left out, I'm REALLY sorry, I'll add u guys in my other chapters! (I also accept bribes *hint hint* ^______________^)
May I have this dance?
Written by: Angelwing
"OUCH!!! Suiren!!! Do you really have to pull so hard!" Laurana complained as Suiren gathered her long hair into a high ponytail. Suiren only smiled at her mistress' distress as she expertly put a twist in the ponytail that gave it a simple yet elegant style. Still grumbling about the pain, Laurana pulled her gown out and laid it on her bed.
"Wow! Isso pwitty!!! I bet it would wook good on you cause you're so pwitty too!" Little Sister exclaimed but quickly shied away and blushed. The room was filled with laughter at the little girl's remark, which caused Little Sister to turn a darker shade of red. Laurana kissed Little Sister's burning cheek tugged on her braided pigtails.
"You're so sweet Little Sister. I do hope I look good in it too," Laurana said as she slipped into the soft dress. The wings were added with the help of Little Sister who insisted upon putting it on herself.
"I wish I could go to the ball inna pwitty dwess too..." Little Sister said looking down at her simple blue dress that Suiren had made. It was clearly made for comfort rather than beauty. Suiren quickly whispered something in Laurana's ear and pretty soon the two girls were chattering excitedly.
"Oh! Suiren! You better get changed soon, we'll be late if we don't hurry!" Laurana said causing a flurry of action. After much hair pulling and face powdering, Laurana and Suiren put their masks on. Little Sister stood at the doorway of Laurana's room and waved them off.
"Laurana... I didn't pull THAT hard..." Suiren whimpered patting her hair delicately as Laurana smirked evilly, "I shouldn't be surprised if tomorrow all of my hair begins to fall out..." Descending a flight of stairs that was craftfully shaped from living wood, Laurana saw her father and brothers. Her father was in a splendid outfit of gold that shone in the light playfully. Her brother, Porthios, wore a cloak of midnight black and the only color on him were his ice cold blue eyes. Her other brother wore a scarlet shirt matched with bright green pants that clashed wildly. Trust him to be the odd one in every ball. Porthios eyed his brother in disgust not even bothering to hide his feelings.
"Laurana dear, you look beautiful. Now remember, no more tricks of yours," her father said, saying the last few words in a hushed tone.
"Yes Father... Porthios, can't you wear something more... nevermind," Laurana said but stopped when she felt his cold eyes stop on her. These days, Porthios had become more distant...ever since Tanis came... A sharp pain shot from her head sending waves of nausea through her body.
"Mistress Laurana!"
"Laurana get a grip!"
Laurana stumbled but was supported by Suiren who looked on with a concerned face. The familiar faces around her seemed like strangers and fragments of her dream haunted her. Tanis' voice had seemed so... real. She looked once more at the shocked face of Suiren before sinking into darkness.
She shivered in the coldness of the dark and started rubbing her arms vainly to try and warm herself.
*dream world*
'Shirak,' a spidery voice in the dark said followed by a dim light coming from a mage's staff. She gave a soft gasp as she recognized the wizard before her.
'Raistlin!' she whispered. The mage smiled at her crookedly that almost seemed like a sneer. He walked closer to her, his black robes softly whispering against his sides. He stopped only a few inches away and Laurana could feel the unnatural heat radiating from him. He laid one feve on her forehead much to her surprise. She shivered once more but this time not from the cold but from the chill down her spine.
'Do you still think you can make HIM love you?' Raistlin said still sneering at her. His strange hourglass eyes bored into her as if reading her scattered mind. Laurana suddenly felt a wave of anger surge through her. How dare he question their love? Of course he loved her and she loved him in return...
*flashback within the dream world ^_^*
"Hmph… Laurana… That selfish little brat that still hasn't matured yet? Where ever she is, I hope she learns a lesson about real love and childhood fantasies..."
*end of flashback*
"Laurana!"
Someone was shaking her by her shoulders gently. Her eyes opened a crack but she quickly shut them for the light burned her eyes. A gentle hand placed a cool towel to her head chasing away the dull ache.
"Here, drink this, it'll make you feel better," a cup was pressed to her lips and a cool liquid ran down her dry throat. Soon she was up from her bed and straightening her hair. Suiren was pale from worry and carefully followed Laurana around shouting advice like a mother hen clucking over her chicks.
"I'm sorry I made everyone worry... I just had a bad dream," Laurana said once she was fully recovered, "What time is it Suiren?"
"The ball only started half an hour ago. But I think we shouldn't go with you in such a condition!" Suiren said still following Laurana and trying to get her to have another dose of what she called "the miracle drink".
"Nonsense! We should go, after all it is only once a year and what will become of these beautiful dresses that the dress mistress made just for the occasion! Come on Suiren, I really want to meet this... Mr. Ewos was it? The one that Little Sister has been telling me about," Laurana said practically running to the door in her excitement. Suiren went bright red at the mention of "Mr. Ewos" but she had no choice but to take Laurana's lead.
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At the ball***************
"Wow, the woodshapers really put a lot of work into decoration this year. Oh! This tastes so good! Cook has outdone himself today!" Laurana said soaking in all the beauty around her. Suiren was close behind keeping a sharp lookout for Elros. He had promised to come once he heard that she was going too.
*Suiren's flashback*
"Course I'll come Suiren," Elros said while stuffing a croissant into his mouth. He had two strong points, talking and eating.
"Promise?"
"Yea! You doubt me? I'll be wearing..."
*end of flashback*
"The blue cloak..." Suiren whispered to herself. Laurana looked at her with puzzlement.
"What?" Laurana said. But Suiren was lost to her. She was looking in one direction with a dreamy smile that told Laurana everything.
"Come on Suiren, introduce me to your guy!" Laurana said jerking Suiren out of her daze. She obediently picked her way through the crowd and brought Elros to Laurana.
"Mistress Laurana, may I introduce Elros of Rivendell," Suiren said as Elros gave a deep bow.
"So good to finally meet you sir. Suiren has told me much about you. I presume you were the friend that had lunch with her today?" said Laurana giving a sidelong glance at the blushing Suiren. Elros gave a proud smile and nodded.
"We were having a nice picnic. Qualinesti is such a beautiful land. Compliments to your family who has tended it so well," Elros said causing Laurana to smile. She liked Elros already and was happy for Suiren.
"Oh! Laurana, Elros said that he had a friend who came with him," Suiren said motioning to another elf that in his silence, Laurana had not noticed. Now that he stepped into full light, a slight blush rose in her cheeks. The elf was clad in dark forest green and had fair hair that came a little past his shoulders. Although the mask hid most of his facial features, his soft brown eyes caused her heart to rush with passion.
'NO! What am I thinking? Remember Tanis!' Laurana angrily thought and regained control of herself. She was glad no one could have seen the red in her cheeks for her mask concealed them.
"Mistress Laurana, this is a very good friend of mine. His name is..." Elros fell flat on his face by a not-so-soft nudge from Legolas. He turned to Laurana and flashed her a smile that would have melted any other woman's heart. Elros stood nursing his wounded pride as he glared at Legolas.
"I wish to remain anonymous my Lady," Legolas said swiftly bending down to brush his lips against her hand. While he was expecting her too swoon and giggle like all the other girls he had encountered, he was surprised to see that all he was rewarded with was a forced smile. Out of the corner of his eye Legolas could see that Elros and Suiren were edging away from them absorbed in their own conversation.
"I respect your wish sir," Laurana replied curtly not even trying to hide her bitterness. However, Legolas did not seem to be discouraged by her sharp tone much to her dismay.
"I would be honored to escort you to the garden where we can hear each other. I'm afraid the crowd and noise is getting to my head," said Legolas offering his arm. Knowing she could not refuse, Laurana accepted her escort although not with friendliness.
Legolas wondered how such a beauty had managed to evade him. His mother had thrown at him beautiful girls in hope that he would choose a bride but he had stubbornly refused them all. Yet even the girls that his mother had chosen wilted in comparison to Laurana's radiant beauty. He glanced down at Laurana and saw that her red lips pouted with an almost childlike expression and her chin stuck out in defiance. He fought down the urge to take off her mask to see what her emotionless mask hid. Finally the two elves found themselves in one of Qualinesti's many gardens. A large pond stood in the center of the garden reflecting the red and white moon off its peaceful waters. The black moon was there too but unseen even by the sharp elven eyes. Water lilies gently floated atop the pond and occasionally a goldfish would come to the surface. Their long graceful tails followed them like ghostly shadows. The air was fresh and filled with the sweet scent of Qualinesti's flowers. In the distance, the chatter and music of the ball could be heard.
"What a beautiful place to live. I wish I could live here," Legolas said trying to start conversation.
"It gets boring after a while," Laurana said sounding very much bored herself. Legolas felt himself running out of patience. Most girls by now would be glued to him but Laurana seemed to be unaffected by anything he threw at her.
'So this is why Elros had asked for such a high sum, I had known that he would never break through with Laurana. Forget about the money, I probably ruined Laurana's day,' Legolas thought to himself miserably.
Laurana looked at her mysterious escort but looked quickly away wishing she hadn't seen him at all. Even with his mask, she could see how he was hurt. Maybe she shouldn't have been so cold towards him. After all he hadn't done anything against her.
"I'm guessing you don't live here, would you mind telling my where you came from at least or is that a secret too?" Laurana asked putting on a genuine smile. Legolas was surprised at the sudden change and temporarily lost his voice much to his embarrassment. Laurana laughed at his shock and soon Legolas joined in. When they finally stopped a slow dream like song came drifting into the garden. Legolas smiled to himself as he quickly took his chance.
"Lady Laurana, may I have this dance?" Legolas said putting aside his cloak.
NOTES:
Mwahahahaha I love cliffhangers!!! I feel especially evil today ^_^ *grows horns and a forked tail* Sorry anne i didnt put in ur lil scenerio like last time ^_^ ill try to put it in later! By the way, I'm not sure if Laurana had another brother or not but I think she did. Although I'm sure he wasn't as crazy as he is in my story and I'm sorry to all Porthios fans… I just always had an impression that he is cold… Please tell me if u strongly object cause I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings. anyways if ya want any more of this story guess what ya gotta do? YEP! Click that ole review button, it's good for ya! ^_~
~Angelwing