Chapter 11 The Party The party came later that night with great expectation. Legolas went in to the grand room where the party was held. The outfits were elegant. Everyone was clad in silver green and white. He saw some of his friends conversing and joined them. They were all happy of his and Gimli arriving, and, of course of Ephredil returning home. He was having a great time and all was well. 'The only thing that could make this better is if Sari was here' he thought to himself. Then he saw her. At the main door way she entered with the man from the council and Elrond. Dressed in White and Silver, with a Silver chain around her neck that had a small stone that was a pretty shade of purple, She was more beautiful then he could've imagined. She seemed to scan the area, looking for someone. Her eyes and Legolas' met and she began to walk towards him. The man followed. "Hello, Legolas" "How are you feeling?" he asked her politely "Much better, thank you, or should I say, thanks to you. This is my friend Aragon,"

He looked at her in amazement.

"I thought…"

"Not Aragorn, Aragon. He is the son of Aragorn. I thought it be best if you met him,"

" I have heard stories of you Legolas, you have saved my father once or twice I have come to understand."

With that Aragon went away to talk with some of the others. Music began to play gracefully. Ephredil looked at Legolas as if to ask him if he would dance. So without a word they began to dance. They song was slow, smooth, and graceful. Then it occurred to Legolas it was the same song that she had hummed to help him to sleep in the tree. Little did they know, they were being watched by Gandalf, Elrond and, Galadriel. They danced for what seemed like hours. Then again without a word stopped and went outside to the garden. There they talked again for hours, about their journeys, their hardships, and joyous times. Legolas looked deep into her eyes ad knew he loved her with all his heart and soul.

"I love you." He whispered softly

"I love you too,"

She paused and something in her eyes signified something was wrong.

"It should not be this way though, I want nothing more, but we cannot, you will become a target for my brother. That will put you in considerable danger."

"Amin uuma malia." He whispered, but more softly.

"I knew I loved you for some time now. I feared this would come. I know it cannot be denied but it has come to me that we should not make it leave our mouths again. It must be secret so no one take you away from me."

Then he leaned over and kissed her. She pressed herself into his embrace and reached up and touched his face. She pulled away slowly then they made a vow to not speak of their love or show it to anyone until the dark lord was gone and danger passed. At that moment out of the bushes came Gandalf, Galadriel, and Elrond.

"Please come with me." Was all Elrond said but they knew something was terribly wrong.