Legolas felt stunned. Didn't she know who he was? Obviously not. He thought.
"Excuse me? Don't you know who I am?"
Willow shook her head.
"I am Prince Legolas."
"And I'm Arwen's sister." Willow said picking up her bow.
"Arwen mentioned nothing to me of a sister."
Willow rolled her eyes.
"Can you not understand a joke?"
Willow walked back to the palace.
"I will see you at dinner tonight." Legolas said looking at her.
Willow shrugged and walked up to her room and closed the door behind her. That Prince is so annoying! Worse than the twins. Willow turned around to find a maid standing next to the bed.
"Excuse me, milady. I have been instructed by the King to help you get ready for dinner."
"I can get myself ready thank you."
The maid curtseyed.
"I will leave tonight's dress for you on your bed then Milady."
The maid opened the door and closed it softly behind her.
Willow lay in the bath with her eyes closed. I cannot believe Mithrandir managed to persuade Elrond to send me here. I bet he accidentally forgot to tell me about the Prince of course! Willow got out of the bath and found the dress for the evening meal. It was dark red with long sleeves it was decorated with gold.
If the twins hear about this I will never be able to live it down!
Willow muttered to herself as she put the dress on.
The maid came in again and helped Willow with her hair.
*~*~*
Legolas sat at the table next to his father.
"So did you meet Lady Willow?" His father asked as he took a sip of wine.
"I did, father. She is certainly…different from other elf maidens."
The King laughed.
"Sometimes different is better, son."
Legolas was about to reply when Willow walked into the hall. At least he thought it was Willow, it looked like her. As she got closer, he could see that it was she. He stood up and smiled.
"Please sit down Lady Willow," he said pulling out a chair next to him.
"Thank you, Your Highness. It is just Willow."
The King smiled.
"It is an honour to have you here in Mirkwood, Willow. We hope you will enjoy your time here."
Willow smiled and looked up as the food started to arrive.
"You are a good archer." Legolas told Willow.
"I should be. I've trained with Elrond's sons."
Legolas looked slightly impressed.
"Indeed? Would you care for a challenge later, first to hit the target in the centre?"
"Fine with me. I'll have to change first though."
"Of course."