Part 6



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Right onto the story me thinks:

Surprises under the sky

"Stay here, I'll be right back."

Fahrwen watched as Legolas' slim figure walked gracefully off to greet Aragorn, who had just emerged from around a corner. They were quite a distance away from her, so she could not hear the words that were exchanged (even with the added power of elvish hearing), although she was pretty sure she was involved somehow- due to the little glances she kept receiving.

"They're plotting something." She said quietly to herself.

"Indeed." She jumped about a foot in the air and whirled round in one movement, which to be honest with you, was quite an interesting sight. She discovered Arwen standing behind her, watching Legolas and Aragorn with curiosity.

Arwen laughed to herself as she noticed Legolas looking rather alarmed that he was getting so much attention. He quickly turned his back so there was no chance of his words being deciphered.

"Are you sure it's no trouble?" he asked.

"None at all, it's a wonderful idea. I'm sure she'll love it." Replied Aragorn. He was glad that there was to be a little happiness in this time of worry. There were only a few more days till the party was set to leave, and everything was in uproar. He had hardly had time to think all day, he wanted to get outside- the tension inside Elrond's house was too great for him.

"Thank you." Legolas broke his thoughts and wandered back over to Fahrwen.

"Sorry about that," he said, smiling, as he returned to the two lady elves, "just something that needed sorting."

"I'll leave you alone now, I expect my father will be requiring my assistance in something." Said Arwen casually. She smiled and glided towards the house, making no sound- as elves often don't.

Legolas and Fahrwen sat close together on a moss covered log, not really saying much, just glad of each other's company. They were spending less and less time together, as the parting date was drawing ever nearer and Legolas' presence was needed for meetings and such.

It was slowly starting to dawn on the pair that they would soon be without each other for a long time, and there would be a great distance separating them. The same fear had even started to weigh on Fahrwen's heart, that had weighed on Aragorn's a few weeks earlier. What would she do if something happened to Legolas while he was away? It had only entered her mind for a second, for it was pushed away immediately- but a dark cloud also accompanied it, slowly devouring her heart to bring pangs of pain whenever she was unguarded.

The hours were passing too quickly, the day of departure was looming, standing tall over the both of them and everyone else in Rivendell, shadowing the happiness and encouraging the fear. It niggled at the back of minds and unnerved senses, what chance was there that the fellowship would get any farther than the woods outside Rivendell? What chance was there that Sauron would be defeated and would not once again reign mighty and powerful, bringing pain and suffering to all.

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*Later that day*

Fahrwen sat with her head resting on her knees, staring out of her bedroom window. The day was pleasant, no wind and warmth that wasn't too overpowering. Her chestnut hair fell about her face as she began to wonder where Legolas had gone. He had bounded off quite a while ago with the excuse that he had to sort something important. He had told her to meet him in her room, and she had been waiting since then.

It was getting dark, where was he? Surely it wasn't another one of his meetings, they were never held after supper. She sighed gently to herself, gazing out of the high window at the greenery below. She wished her window could have been facing the west instead of the east, then she might have been able to see something other than gr-

Suddenly, there came a loud knock from her door. She looked up, glad of the interruption,

"Come in."

Legolas entered the room quickly, looking rather flushed. He trotted over to Fahrwen and took her hand, pulling her from the window seat.

"Where are we going?" she asked, laughing as she was pulled from her room and down the corridor. "You'll see." Came the reply.

They reached the door of the house and Legolas slowed. He let go of her hand and pulled a piece of silken material from his pocket. He walked behind her and placed the material carefully over her eyes.

"A blindfold? You're not serious!" Fahrwen couldn't believe this.

Legolas laughed, "I'm afraid so, now be quiet or you'll wake the dragon."

Fahrwen snorted to herself, neatly estimated where Legolas' head was and whacked him playfully.

"OW! Would you like me to bind your hands as well? Or will you come quietly?"

Fahrwen said nothing.

"Right, come on then."

Legolas took hold of her hand once more and gently pulled again. Nothing was said between the two, apart from when Fahrwen was warned about a step or a tree branch.

Fahrwen was beginning to get tired, they seemed to have been walking for a long time and it wasn't exactly comfortable not being able to see anything. Finally Legolas came to a halt. Fahrwen could hear running water and guessed they were somewhere near the Ford. He let go of her hand and she heard his footsteps behind her.

"Keep your eyes closed." Legolas said softly, as he removed the silk from Fahrwen's eyes.

He gently took her by the shoulders and turned her, the running water sound was now behind her.

"Open."

Fahrwen gasped with delight, in front of her was a large woven rug set out on the ground, underneath their oak tree, surrounded by candles. On top of the rug sat a single red rose with a glint of gold around the stem. Legolas took her hand and silently guided her over the candles and onto the rug. He sat and handed her the rose, his shining blue eyes never leaving her face.

She took the rose from him, overwhelmed at all the trouble he'd gone to. It was then she noticed that there was something attached to the rose, she pulled it off gently, carefully trying to avoid the thorns. A gold necklace glistened back at her, a heart with a ruby rose entwined around the edge. Fahrwen felt tears welling in her eyes. A slender hand reached out and took the necklace from her, she lifted her hair and Legolas fastened the clasp. It was just the right length and hung beautifully at her neck.

"Thank you." She whispered. "Is this what you have been plotting?"

Legolas laughed, "well, I wouldn't call it plotting, but yes."

"It's all wonderful, thank you so much. I don't want to say."

She smiled up at him as a tear ran down her cheek. He leant and kissed her softly on the cheek. Then he pressed his mouth to hers gently; Fahrwen closed her eyes and kissed him back with as much love as she thought possible. Tears streamed down her face as her fears of losing him came to a head. She wouldn't, couldn't live without him. How would she survive if he didn't return?

Legolas pulled away,

"Why are you crying?" he asked, suddenly serious.

"Promise me something," her voice was carpeted with tears, but Legolas understood her.

"Anything."

"Promise me you'll come back. Promise me I won't lose you." More tears fell as her fear was finally released.

"I promise. I'm coming back. I won't let anything come between us." His voice strong and forceful, tears forming in his own eyes.

Fahrwen looked deep into those blue diamonds and saw nothing but love.

He pulled her close and hugged her with every fibre of his being.

"I love you." He whispered into her hair.

"I love you too."

He was so happy to hear the words said in return, the worry of her feelings being different to his own evaporating in an instant. She had said the words, she loved him. Nothing would ever change; their love was set in stone. He would come back from his journey and they would live happily ever after, to the end of their days. He laughed to himself, the words 'happily ever after' rolling around in his mind.

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The walk back to their rooms seemed to take a lot less time, time flies when you're in love. The guards at the doors hardly seemed to acknowledge the couple, as their late night treks were becoming a routine. But tonight the routine was to be broken for as they reached Fahrwen's door; Legolas did not pull away.

It came as no shock to Aragorn, who had helped to arrange the previous night's surprises, to find Legolas' bed empty the next morning.

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Wow- chapter 6 and 6 pages- aren't you the lucky ones? I have no idea why this chapter is so long but there you go. Please please please press review and tell me your thoughts, as I need to know you like the way this is going. Thanx! xxx