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Elenya by Shelly
CHAPTER FOUR
It was some time before Lillisandra felt she was presentable enough to be seen with the Prince of Mirkwood. Her gown was styled the same as the one she had worn earlier but was golden in color as were her slippers. Her hair had several braids in it, one above each of her ears and one down the back of her hair that had some gold thread woven into it.
She soon heard a knock at her door and let the maiden answer it. Legolas stood in the doorway, dressed in a silver tunic and breeches. He stepped inside and took her hand in his, his eyes roaming over her transformation from earlier today. "My lady, you do rival the sun itself with your radiance."
"My lord, you far outshine even the brightest star," she replied.
He smiled down at her. "Are you ready then, my lady?"
She laughed. "Quite so, my lord. I am famished."
They walked out into the night air towards Elrond's house and into the hall where the feasting was to be done. She found herself seated beside Legolas at the table on the dais with Frodo on the other side of her. While Frodo talked with Gloin, Legolas took advantage of the opportunity to ask her about herself. He seemed interested in the southern elves, and she described her homeland to him, Silmarion being much like Rivendell except for the ruins of three bridges that once spanned the Ciril River.
"I would very much like to see it one day," he said.
"Perhaps you will," she answered.
"Tell me how you came to be here."
She sighed. "A few months ago, I received a summons to Lorien, and I was to be accompanied by two close friends from my homeland and one from Minas Tirith until we reached the city. The Steward's sons and myself had different versions of the same dream and were told to travel here to seek Elrond's counsel as to their meaning. On the way here we were attacked by orcs twice. The last attack I left the others to fight against as I was in no shape to fight, but I ran across some orcs in Hollin that I was forced to fight. I managed to kill them but my horse, Lanthir, was killed in the fight."
"That's how you were poisoned."
She nodded, suddenly sad. "I worry what has become of those that I left behind, especially one that I care about very much."
He couldn't help but wonder at who the lucky elf was that she spoke of, and he laid his hand on hers. She looked up into his eyes. "Do not trouble yourself with such thoughts tonight." He saw Elrond and Arwen rise and leave the hall. "Come, follow me." He led her behind him into the Hall of Fire where the actual celebration was to take place. "Here there will be music and tales the like of which you've never heard."
As they passed into the Hall, her sadness deepened as she wished Boromir was here to share in the festivities. Soon Legolas was spirited away by a few elves that wished his company and he looked back at her as if to ask her to join them, but she waved him on, finding a corner to herself as she watched the others enjoy themselves. She saw Frodo and four other hobbits talking amongst themselves as Gandalf was busy enjoying himself also. Then she felt a touch at her arm and turned to see who it was that disturbed her, her eyes widening in surprise. "Aragorn!" she cried, accepting her friend's embrace.
"It is good to see you, Lilli," he replied.
"And you, although I see you haven't changed a bit as you still choose to look the part of a ranger rather than the king you will be one day. Where's Arwen?" she asked.
"She's with her father," he said, pointing out amongst the crowd. "I see that you've caught Legolas' eye."
She sighed. "He believes that something may yet develop between us, but I fear that he will only end up hurting himself as I am already in love with another."
He turned surprised eyes to her. "Who's the lucky elf?" he asked.
She shook her head. "It's not an elf that has caught my heart, my friend, but one such as you are."
His surprise knew no limits now. "You've fallen in love with a human?"
She smiled. "Since I couldn't have you, I went and found one of my own," she replied, earning a good laugh between the both of them.
"Is he here?" he wondered, looking around for a strange face amongst familiar ones.
"No, he is not. I do not know where he is or if he is even alive as the last I saw of him he was preparing to fight a small army of orcs that had attacked the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil. I left to come here and left him there to fight alongside with Aldarion, Tarcil, and Dairuin."
He touched her arm once more, offering comfort. "I am sure you will see him soon as he will fight valiantly for the chance to return to see your beauty."
"Flatterer," she smiled then saw Arwen heading their way with Legolas in tow.
Aragorn saw them also and leaned close to her. "I hope you plan on telling him soon before things go any further between you two."
She steeled herself as they drew nearer. "Believe me, I do not wish to hurt him in any way I can prevent."
Soon they were upon them and Aragorn introduced her to Arwen, who greeted her nicely enough but her eyes held a silent warning for her as well before she walked away. Lillisandra watched her go, her own gaze holding a small amount of contempt. "I wonder what her problem is?" she asked.
"She's just jealous as she is not the only one that possesses an unearthly beauty around here," Legolas whispered in her ear.
She looked up at him to see his face mere inches from hers and drawing closer, and she stepped back only to bump into something that prevented her from retreating. Their lips touched briefly, gently before she pulled away, surprise on her face. She heard snickers behind her and turned to see four hobbits standing there.
"My apologizies, Lilli," Frodo explained. "Merry and Pippin seem to have had a bit much to drink tonight."
She narrowed her gaze to Frodo, sensing that he had done that on purpose to make her kiss the elf. "Apology accepted, Frodo. May I inquire as to the fourth member of your party?"
Frodo laughed as Sam merely stood there with his jaw hanging to his knees. He knew Sam held a fascination for elves and a beauty such as hers was surely not lost on him. "His name's Sam."
She turned and dipped a curtsy to them. "I am honored to meet you, Masters. I wish you a good evening." She shot Frodo one last glance and mouthed the words, "I'm going to get you for that."
He merely smiled and bowed to her as they walked away.
She turned back to the elven prince only to find his eyes filled with amusement. "It suddenly seems crowded in here. Would you like to take a walk with me?"
She swallowed and nodded, following him as he led her outside into the night air. She breathed deeply of the cool air, the moonlight shining upon her face. A shiver raced through her and she felt Legolas come up behind her, laying his hands on her arms.
He leaned in close to her ear. "Have I told you how breathtakingly beautiful you are?"
The feel of his breath against her ear and neck sent more shivers through her body, leading her to believe that she must be insane. Her mind and heart cried out for Boromir and yet her body would willingly surrender itself to Legolas' charms. "No, my lord," she whispered, her senses spinning out of control at his nearness. The sound of the waterfalls was the only music they heard other than their own hearts which beat the same rhythms as the other's. "Only every time I look into your eyes."
He turned her around so she faced him. "Then my eyes say what I cannot, for there are no words to describe it."
She smiled, wondering if he could see the blush that rose to her cheeks. "I am not worthy of praise such as this. Perhaps another maiden would suit you more than I."
He searched her sapphire eyes, wondering where her words came from. "Why do you do this to me? To yourself?"
She sighed and stepped out of his arms. "I am scared, Legolas. Scared of many things that I fear will happen. But most of all of the way I feel when I'm around you. We have only met today, and yet you have already cast some sort of spell on me. I can't think when you're near, and my heart begins pounding furiously within me. And your touch...I become dizzy from it."
"Then what is there to fear? You only feel the same as I do, so why fight it?"
She clasped her hands in front of her out of nervousness. Now was a good a time as any to tell him. "Legolas, I must tell you something."
She didn't get any further as he lightly touched a finger to her mouth. "I know that there is another you care for inside your heart and that is why you feel so confused inside."
She looked into his eyes, her own questioning. "If you know this, then why are you doing this when you will only cause yourself heartache in the end?"
He brushed his thumb across her cheek, his eyes taking in her moonlit beauty. "If this night is all I am allowed then it will be enough just to feel you in my arms, even if it may mean I will never do so again."
She thought of Faramir and the kiss they had shared then all thought was chased away as his lips brushed softly against hers, and she closed her eyes as she surrendered to the sensations coursing through her. His hands came around her waist as she entwined her arms around his neck, his fingers sending more shivers through her as they caressed the soft skin of her bare back, his kiss becoming more insistent as his teeth gently nipped her bottom lip. She opened her mouth to him and moaned as she felt his tongue slide in to caress her own with soft strokes.
They pulled apart, looking into each other's eyes, their breathing labored. They heard others coming outside and smiled. "I suppose we'd better stop before things go any further. The night wears on, and we have a council to attend tomorrow."
She sighed. "We do, don't we?"
"Yes," he agreed. "And I am glad you will be there as your presence will make it less boring for me."
She laughed. "Then perhaps it's best I not attend as you surely won't remember a word of it later. And I fear that the matter is too grave a one indeed to waste because of me."
He smiled and leaned down to quickly kiss her before leading her back to her room. They stood outside for a moment, not wanting to end this night just yet, kissing and laughing together. Suddenly the door opened, and the elf maiden stuck her head out, looking around and gasping when she saw them. "I'm sorry, my lord and lady! I thought I heard voices and decided to come check to see who it was."
Lillisandra smiled. "It's all right, Florindriel. I was just getting ready to retire for the evening."
The girl smiled at them both and ducked back inside.
She looked back up into her prince's eyes, feeling guilty for spending what had turned out to be a wonderful evening with him when Boromir was out there somewhere looking for her, possibly injured or even dead. And she felt even worse every time they kissed for with each one she fell deeper into his spell. Even now the moonlight cast its silvery light upon him, providing an image that burned itself into her memory for keeping, and she fought against the traitorous emotions that rose within her.
Legolas saw the warring emotions that played upon her features and knew she fought with herself over what had happened this evening just as he had his own misgivings about it. He had often wondered why he was torturing himself like this when he knew that it was very likely that the one she loved would return to her, and who wouldn't? But then all his thoughts vanished when he looked into her eyes, and he knew that he would do anything for her, even if it meant letting her go if she chose to be with another. She fascinated him as no other had during his long years, a fact which drew him ever closer to her as he wished to know everything about her.
Shaking off his wandering thoughts, he rested his hand on her arm and leaned close to kiss her cheek. "I thank you for sharing this evening with me, my lady."
A slow smile appeared as she was grateful that he had sensed her emotions and had chosen not to make things any more complicated than they already were, although a small part of her was disappointed that he had kissed her so formally. "I thank you also, my lord."
He found himself gazing at her mouth, wanting more than anything to taste their sweetness again, but he knew that he had not the right to do so. "Then I wish you goodnight then."
She saw the momentary flash of longing that flickered across his face, and her breathing quickened as she thought he was going to kiss her again. When he didn't, she sighed and wished him the same, watching as he turned and walked away, disappearing into the night.
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Guess who makes an appearance next chapter? And what will it mean for Lilli's relationship with Legolas? Stay tuned! And thanks for reading, as always, but please review! I need input people!
Elenya by Shelly
CHAPTER FOUR
It was some time before Lillisandra felt she was presentable enough to be seen with the Prince of Mirkwood. Her gown was styled the same as the one she had worn earlier but was golden in color as were her slippers. Her hair had several braids in it, one above each of her ears and one down the back of her hair that had some gold thread woven into it.
She soon heard a knock at her door and let the maiden answer it. Legolas stood in the doorway, dressed in a silver tunic and breeches. He stepped inside and took her hand in his, his eyes roaming over her transformation from earlier today. "My lady, you do rival the sun itself with your radiance."
"My lord, you far outshine even the brightest star," she replied.
He smiled down at her. "Are you ready then, my lady?"
She laughed. "Quite so, my lord. I am famished."
They walked out into the night air towards Elrond's house and into the hall where the feasting was to be done. She found herself seated beside Legolas at the table on the dais with Frodo on the other side of her. While Frodo talked with Gloin, Legolas took advantage of the opportunity to ask her about herself. He seemed interested in the southern elves, and she described her homeland to him, Silmarion being much like Rivendell except for the ruins of three bridges that once spanned the Ciril River.
"I would very much like to see it one day," he said.
"Perhaps you will," she answered.
"Tell me how you came to be here."
She sighed. "A few months ago, I received a summons to Lorien, and I was to be accompanied by two close friends from my homeland and one from Minas Tirith until we reached the city. The Steward's sons and myself had different versions of the same dream and were told to travel here to seek Elrond's counsel as to their meaning. On the way here we were attacked by orcs twice. The last attack I left the others to fight against as I was in no shape to fight, but I ran across some orcs in Hollin that I was forced to fight. I managed to kill them but my horse, Lanthir, was killed in the fight."
"That's how you were poisoned."
She nodded, suddenly sad. "I worry what has become of those that I left behind, especially one that I care about very much."
He couldn't help but wonder at who the lucky elf was that she spoke of, and he laid his hand on hers. She looked up into his eyes. "Do not trouble yourself with such thoughts tonight." He saw Elrond and Arwen rise and leave the hall. "Come, follow me." He led her behind him into the Hall of Fire where the actual celebration was to take place. "Here there will be music and tales the like of which you've never heard."
As they passed into the Hall, her sadness deepened as she wished Boromir was here to share in the festivities. Soon Legolas was spirited away by a few elves that wished his company and he looked back at her as if to ask her to join them, but she waved him on, finding a corner to herself as she watched the others enjoy themselves. She saw Frodo and four other hobbits talking amongst themselves as Gandalf was busy enjoying himself also. Then she felt a touch at her arm and turned to see who it was that disturbed her, her eyes widening in surprise. "Aragorn!" she cried, accepting her friend's embrace.
"It is good to see you, Lilli," he replied.
"And you, although I see you haven't changed a bit as you still choose to look the part of a ranger rather than the king you will be one day. Where's Arwen?" she asked.
"She's with her father," he said, pointing out amongst the crowd. "I see that you've caught Legolas' eye."
She sighed. "He believes that something may yet develop between us, but I fear that he will only end up hurting himself as I am already in love with another."
He turned surprised eyes to her. "Who's the lucky elf?" he asked.
She shook her head. "It's not an elf that has caught my heart, my friend, but one such as you are."
His surprise knew no limits now. "You've fallen in love with a human?"
She smiled. "Since I couldn't have you, I went and found one of my own," she replied, earning a good laugh between the both of them.
"Is he here?" he wondered, looking around for a strange face amongst familiar ones.
"No, he is not. I do not know where he is or if he is even alive as the last I saw of him he was preparing to fight a small army of orcs that had attacked the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil. I left to come here and left him there to fight alongside with Aldarion, Tarcil, and Dairuin."
He touched her arm once more, offering comfort. "I am sure you will see him soon as he will fight valiantly for the chance to return to see your beauty."
"Flatterer," she smiled then saw Arwen heading their way with Legolas in tow.
Aragorn saw them also and leaned close to her. "I hope you plan on telling him soon before things go any further between you two."
She steeled herself as they drew nearer. "Believe me, I do not wish to hurt him in any way I can prevent."
Soon they were upon them and Aragorn introduced her to Arwen, who greeted her nicely enough but her eyes held a silent warning for her as well before she walked away. Lillisandra watched her go, her own gaze holding a small amount of contempt. "I wonder what her problem is?" she asked.
"She's just jealous as she is not the only one that possesses an unearthly beauty around here," Legolas whispered in her ear.
She looked up at him to see his face mere inches from hers and drawing closer, and she stepped back only to bump into something that prevented her from retreating. Their lips touched briefly, gently before she pulled away, surprise on her face. She heard snickers behind her and turned to see four hobbits standing there.
"My apologizies, Lilli," Frodo explained. "Merry and Pippin seem to have had a bit much to drink tonight."
She narrowed her gaze to Frodo, sensing that he had done that on purpose to make her kiss the elf. "Apology accepted, Frodo. May I inquire as to the fourth member of your party?"
Frodo laughed as Sam merely stood there with his jaw hanging to his knees. He knew Sam held a fascination for elves and a beauty such as hers was surely not lost on him. "His name's Sam."
She turned and dipped a curtsy to them. "I am honored to meet you, Masters. I wish you a good evening." She shot Frodo one last glance and mouthed the words, "I'm going to get you for that."
He merely smiled and bowed to her as they walked away.
She turned back to the elven prince only to find his eyes filled with amusement. "It suddenly seems crowded in here. Would you like to take a walk with me?"
She swallowed and nodded, following him as he led her outside into the night air. She breathed deeply of the cool air, the moonlight shining upon her face. A shiver raced through her and she felt Legolas come up behind her, laying his hands on her arms.
He leaned in close to her ear. "Have I told you how breathtakingly beautiful you are?"
The feel of his breath against her ear and neck sent more shivers through her body, leading her to believe that she must be insane. Her mind and heart cried out for Boromir and yet her body would willingly surrender itself to Legolas' charms. "No, my lord," she whispered, her senses spinning out of control at his nearness. The sound of the waterfalls was the only music they heard other than their own hearts which beat the same rhythms as the other's. "Only every time I look into your eyes."
He turned her around so she faced him. "Then my eyes say what I cannot, for there are no words to describe it."
She smiled, wondering if he could see the blush that rose to her cheeks. "I am not worthy of praise such as this. Perhaps another maiden would suit you more than I."
He searched her sapphire eyes, wondering where her words came from. "Why do you do this to me? To yourself?"
She sighed and stepped out of his arms. "I am scared, Legolas. Scared of many things that I fear will happen. But most of all of the way I feel when I'm around you. We have only met today, and yet you have already cast some sort of spell on me. I can't think when you're near, and my heart begins pounding furiously within me. And your touch...I become dizzy from it."
"Then what is there to fear? You only feel the same as I do, so why fight it?"
She clasped her hands in front of her out of nervousness. Now was a good a time as any to tell him. "Legolas, I must tell you something."
She didn't get any further as he lightly touched a finger to her mouth. "I know that there is another you care for inside your heart and that is why you feel so confused inside."
She looked into his eyes, her own questioning. "If you know this, then why are you doing this when you will only cause yourself heartache in the end?"
He brushed his thumb across her cheek, his eyes taking in her moonlit beauty. "If this night is all I am allowed then it will be enough just to feel you in my arms, even if it may mean I will never do so again."
She thought of Faramir and the kiss they had shared then all thought was chased away as his lips brushed softly against hers, and she closed her eyes as she surrendered to the sensations coursing through her. His hands came around her waist as she entwined her arms around his neck, his fingers sending more shivers through her as they caressed the soft skin of her bare back, his kiss becoming more insistent as his teeth gently nipped her bottom lip. She opened her mouth to him and moaned as she felt his tongue slide in to caress her own with soft strokes.
They pulled apart, looking into each other's eyes, their breathing labored. They heard others coming outside and smiled. "I suppose we'd better stop before things go any further. The night wears on, and we have a council to attend tomorrow."
She sighed. "We do, don't we?"
"Yes," he agreed. "And I am glad you will be there as your presence will make it less boring for me."
She laughed. "Then perhaps it's best I not attend as you surely won't remember a word of it later. And I fear that the matter is too grave a one indeed to waste because of me."
He smiled and leaned down to quickly kiss her before leading her back to her room. They stood outside for a moment, not wanting to end this night just yet, kissing and laughing together. Suddenly the door opened, and the elf maiden stuck her head out, looking around and gasping when she saw them. "I'm sorry, my lord and lady! I thought I heard voices and decided to come check to see who it was."
Lillisandra smiled. "It's all right, Florindriel. I was just getting ready to retire for the evening."
The girl smiled at them both and ducked back inside.
She looked back up into her prince's eyes, feeling guilty for spending what had turned out to be a wonderful evening with him when Boromir was out there somewhere looking for her, possibly injured or even dead. And she felt even worse every time they kissed for with each one she fell deeper into his spell. Even now the moonlight cast its silvery light upon him, providing an image that burned itself into her memory for keeping, and she fought against the traitorous emotions that rose within her.
Legolas saw the warring emotions that played upon her features and knew she fought with herself over what had happened this evening just as he had his own misgivings about it. He had often wondered why he was torturing himself like this when he knew that it was very likely that the one she loved would return to her, and who wouldn't? But then all his thoughts vanished when he looked into her eyes, and he knew that he would do anything for her, even if it meant letting her go if she chose to be with another. She fascinated him as no other had during his long years, a fact which drew him ever closer to her as he wished to know everything about her.
Shaking off his wandering thoughts, he rested his hand on her arm and leaned close to kiss her cheek. "I thank you for sharing this evening with me, my lady."
A slow smile appeared as she was grateful that he had sensed her emotions and had chosen not to make things any more complicated than they already were, although a small part of her was disappointed that he had kissed her so formally. "I thank you also, my lord."
He found himself gazing at her mouth, wanting more than anything to taste their sweetness again, but he knew that he had not the right to do so. "Then I wish you goodnight then."
She saw the momentary flash of longing that flickered across his face, and her breathing quickened as she thought he was going to kiss her again. When he didn't, she sighed and wished him the same, watching as he turned and walked away, disappearing into the night.
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Guess who makes an appearance next chapter? And what will it mean for Lilli's relationship with Legolas? Stay tuned! And thanks for reading, as always, but please review! I need input people!
