This took FOREVER to write. Had no idea what to say. Anyway, last chapter. Short but sweet. Hope you enjoy.

"Legolas!"

"I decided I did not want to leave you alone with your thoughts. You might think of better reasons to refuse me."

Arden looked away. "I am only thinking realistically."

Legolas walked towards her with his arms crossed until he stood right in front of where she sat on the bed.

"I overheard your conversation with Gilraen. I'd apologize for eavesdropping, but I think your sister made a good point that I was glad I overheard."

Arden looked up at him. "And that is?"

"Do you love me?"

Arden sighed. "Legolas."

"Because I am falling in love with you and I do not want to stop."

"Are there not any elven maidens in Valinor?" Arden let her gaze wander to the floor.

Legolas knelt down and placed himself in the spot she was looking at. He brought his hand up and lifted her chin so she would look him in the eye.

"Do you love me, Arden?"

Arden's eyes began to water and very quietly she whispered. "yes."

Legolas smiled and lifted himself up to kiss her. Arden never pulled away. Their kiss grew more passionate. Legolas moved his hands to her hips careful of her wound and wound them towards her back, holding her close to his own body. Arden ran her own hands through his hair and held his head in place for the duration of their kisses.

At that moment Aragorn and Gilraen came through the door.

"Gilraen, she is my daughter and I will see her," Aragorn said. And then stopped in the doorway looking at the couple as they pulled apart at the sound of his voice.

"Well, this is not how a woman trying to get rid of her lover should behave," he said.

Gilraen stood silent, a small smile tugging at her lips.

Arden and Legolas stood up.

"Father, I want to apologize for what I said to you earlier. I did not mean to hurt you. I do not know why I said such horrible things."

Aragorn walked over to her and hugged her. He gave her a kiss on the head and then pulled away. "Arden, I know you have had a lot on your mind as of late; particularly on the subject of romantic relationships between men and elves. There have not been many, I know. But that does not mean it can not work."

Arden nodded and wiped away the tears in her eyes before they could fall.

"Legolas," Aragorn began and turned to his friend keeping an arm over Arden's shoulders. "If she will have you then you have my blessings."

Legolas grinned. "Thank you, Lord Aragorn."

Aragorn then turned to leave and motioned Gilraen to go with him. They closed the door and left Arden and Legolas alone again.

Arden turned to Legolas then. "Legolas."

But he did not give her the chance to start what she would say. He kissed her again. Arden ran her hands to his chest and he held them there to prevent her trying to push him away. This was the farthest thing on her mind though and she grabbed his tunic to pull his body closer to hers.

Legolas led her down to sit on the bed and then moved her to lie down on it. He lay down beside her and ran his hand over her curves careful not to put pressure on the wound.

"Legolas, are you absolutely sure about this?"

"We do not have to get married tomorrow. I am only asking that you give this a chance. We could start by spending some more time together."

Arden kissed him lightly. "Like this?"

He returned the kiss with one of his own. "That is one way, yes."

"I will not refuse you Legolas. If you are willing to make such a large sacrifice for me, whether you sail before or after I die, then I would be very selfish to deny you."

"Do not speak of such things now." He kissed her lightly. "I love you, Arden."

"I love you, Legolas."

They fell asleep holding on to each other. Arden's head tucked under Legolas' neck.

A/N That's all folks. Thanks for reading.