Hey thanx again for ur reviews heres chapter 4. peace!
Chapter 4:
Adelaide stared up at the ceiling. It was almost sunrise and she was still unable to sleep. It had been a month since she returned to Mirkwood and things have been quite awkward.
Slowly, she got up from the big chair she was sleeping on and sat on the edge of the bed next to were Banquo laid. He was sleeping on one side of the bed and Legolas was on the other side.
Her body shuddered as she watching Banquo. He looked so peaceful and innocent. Every feature on his face seemed flawless. His nose in perfect proportion, his lips so. kissable. She angrily gave herself a slap on the forehead, 'What am I thinking! That is Banquo! He is like a brother!' Suddenly Banquo rolled over in the bed and accidentally hit Legolas in the face with his hand. Legolas instinctively grabbed an imaginary arrow and shot it in the direction of the hand. All this while they slept.
Adelaide laughed to herself as she watched them. It reminded her of the old times when they used stay up all night talking, playing and attempting to do their homework on Legolas's king size bed and then fall asleep there. The boys would wake up the next day will bruises and would wonder where they came from. Now Adelaide knew.
Adelaide looked again at Banquo. Ever since she came back things have been different between them and she couldn't understand why. Why did she quiver at his touch? Why did her heat beat faster every time he said her name? It made her want to stay away from him but at the same time she desperately wanted to be near him. Why was happening? Why did she feel as though everything had changed? She hated change! She wanted everything to stay the same.
While she was staring at Banquo contemplating her strange feelings, she failed to notice Legolas who had awoke and was standing right behind her.
"What are you doing?" came his voice. Adelaide was so startled that she fell off the edge of the bed and onto the floor with a big THUMP.
Banquo leaped up from his sleep "what was that?" he said rubbing his eyes.
Legolas stood laughing at the spectacle he witnessed. Adelaide got up and pushed Legolas to the floor.
"What'd you do that for?" he said still laughing hysterically. She turned and storm out of the room.
"What happened?" Banquo asked impatiently.
"Nothing. Go back to sleep"
A picnic had been planned that day by the family to welcome Adelaide home.
Legolas and Banquo set off to Moltolas River just after sunrise for a canoe ride. Legolas was to go to the picnic right after they finished.
As they were paddling in the canoe, Banquo who was seated in the front turned to his friend and said "have you noticed Adelaide's strange behaviour?"
"What ever do you mean?" Legolas asked although he knew exactly what Banquo was referring to.
"I mean, she is the same with you but she is different with me, that is, she is distant. We used to be so close. Do you think I've done something to offend her?" he was visibly distressed and turned back to the front.
"I don't know why she is acting this way. Maybe she is just upset because she won't be living with Arwen anymore. They were very good friends" Legolas said the first thing that came to his head. He had an idea about why Adelaide was acting this way but he needed to confirm it with her first.
Banquo was satisfied with this answer and changed the subject.
After 2 hours, they were back at shore again. They tied the canoe to a tree securely and got on their horses.
"Will you not join us on the picnic?" Legolas asked.
"No I cannot. My mother is expecting me today. It is my sister's birthday. I will see you tomorrow." Banquo said as he rode off.
Legolas got to the picnic area and jumped off his horse tying it with the others. He found his father, his aunt (Adelaide's mother), his sister Lara and her husband Reza seated on a picnic mat on the ground with the food all spread out on it.
"I see you have begun without me" he said collapsing on the mat beside his aunt, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"My dear Legolas, you were supposed to be here an hour ago"
"Was I? Well I am sorry then. I suppose I lost track of time."
"Don't be sorry my dear! Now tell me, what would you like to eat?" she began rummaging through the picnic basket for a plate to put the food on. The rest of the elves rolled their eyes. Legolas was his aunt's favourite and she spoiled him exceedingly.
She handed him his plate and said "tell me all about the canoe ride".
Legolas proceeded to tell his aunt all about the ride exaggerating the adventure and making himself out to be a hero. Although they all knew he was just making it up, they were dazzled by his charm and charisma. He was always the life of the party.
Soon after, Legolas got to his feet. "I feel like taking a walk. Adelaide, would you do me the honour of accompanying me?" he offered his hand.
"Of course" she said with a smile and grabbed his hand. They walked arm in arm along a tree lined path.
As soon as they were far enough away from the others, Legolas said "Adelaide, have you been feeling alright lately?"
Adelaide was surprised at his question "yes I have. Why do you ask?"
"You don't seem to be yourself" he looked concerned.
Adelaide suddenly remember the events of the morning when Legolas caught her staring at Banquo "I don't know what you mean" she said avoiding eye contact.
"Adelaide, how long have we known each other?" he said observing the trees along the path.
"All our lives" she said looking at him closely.
"And are we not the greatest of friends?"
"Yes of course we are"
"And do you trust me?" he stopped walking and faced her.
"Yes without a doubt I do trust you. What are these questions leading to?" she said searching his face for a clue.
"If you trust me, then why do you keep secrets from me?"
Adelaide was shocked. She didn't know what he was trying to get to and this scared her. "I don't keep secrets from you. You know everything about me"
Legolas looked at her straight in her eyes. He took a deep breath and said "Adelaide, are you in love with Banquo?"
Adelaide's jaw almost hit the floor. "What?" she yelled. She looked around frantically and started paced up and down in front of him with one hand to her head. Then she stopped and turned to him.
"Is it that obvious?" she said blushing.
"No indeed it is not." He said with a laugh, "But I know you so well that I can tell". He took her arm into his again.
"Oh Legolas! I don't know what has come over me! Can you imagine? Me in love? How could I let this happen? I know he will never think of me in that way. We are just friends. And you know my mother will never approve even though she knows his very well" she was becoming hysterical.
Legolas gently moved her face toward his with his hand and said "Calm yourself, Adelaide! Look, he is my best friend. I can honestly say that there is no elf more deserving of you than Banquo. He will treat you as you rightly deserve to be treated. And he will make you the happiest maiden in all of Mirkwood."
"What is this sudden wave of maturity that has come over you?" she said and they both laughed.
"By the way, I hope you didn't hit your head too hard on the floor this morning" he said with a wink. She elbowed him in the gut and they began walking again, talking about the issue a little further, all the while, not noticing that they were being watched.
"They will make a fine couple" the king said
"I agree. I cannot think of anyone better for my Adelaide than Legolas" his sister said to him.
"Yes indeed. We must make them fall in love by the deadline."
"You cannot make them fall in love" Lara said slightly irritated.
"And why not?", her aunt said sharply.
"Why not put our effort into something that will secure the happiness of all parties involved?" the king added.
"How about you wait till the ball" Reza said to the king
"A fine idea my son" he said, giving Reza a pat on the back. "It is settled then. We will wait till the ball and if Legolas doesn't meet anyone he likes there, he shall marry Adelaide."
Chapter 4:
Adelaide stared up at the ceiling. It was almost sunrise and she was still unable to sleep. It had been a month since she returned to Mirkwood and things have been quite awkward.
Slowly, she got up from the big chair she was sleeping on and sat on the edge of the bed next to were Banquo laid. He was sleeping on one side of the bed and Legolas was on the other side.
Her body shuddered as she watching Banquo. He looked so peaceful and innocent. Every feature on his face seemed flawless. His nose in perfect proportion, his lips so. kissable. She angrily gave herself a slap on the forehead, 'What am I thinking! That is Banquo! He is like a brother!' Suddenly Banquo rolled over in the bed and accidentally hit Legolas in the face with his hand. Legolas instinctively grabbed an imaginary arrow and shot it in the direction of the hand. All this while they slept.
Adelaide laughed to herself as she watched them. It reminded her of the old times when they used stay up all night talking, playing and attempting to do their homework on Legolas's king size bed and then fall asleep there. The boys would wake up the next day will bruises and would wonder where they came from. Now Adelaide knew.
Adelaide looked again at Banquo. Ever since she came back things have been different between them and she couldn't understand why. Why did she quiver at his touch? Why did her heat beat faster every time he said her name? It made her want to stay away from him but at the same time she desperately wanted to be near him. Why was happening? Why did she feel as though everything had changed? She hated change! She wanted everything to stay the same.
While she was staring at Banquo contemplating her strange feelings, she failed to notice Legolas who had awoke and was standing right behind her.
"What are you doing?" came his voice. Adelaide was so startled that she fell off the edge of the bed and onto the floor with a big THUMP.
Banquo leaped up from his sleep "what was that?" he said rubbing his eyes.
Legolas stood laughing at the spectacle he witnessed. Adelaide got up and pushed Legolas to the floor.
"What'd you do that for?" he said still laughing hysterically. She turned and storm out of the room.
"What happened?" Banquo asked impatiently.
"Nothing. Go back to sleep"
A picnic had been planned that day by the family to welcome Adelaide home.
Legolas and Banquo set off to Moltolas River just after sunrise for a canoe ride. Legolas was to go to the picnic right after they finished.
As they were paddling in the canoe, Banquo who was seated in the front turned to his friend and said "have you noticed Adelaide's strange behaviour?"
"What ever do you mean?" Legolas asked although he knew exactly what Banquo was referring to.
"I mean, she is the same with you but she is different with me, that is, she is distant. We used to be so close. Do you think I've done something to offend her?" he was visibly distressed and turned back to the front.
"I don't know why she is acting this way. Maybe she is just upset because she won't be living with Arwen anymore. They were very good friends" Legolas said the first thing that came to his head. He had an idea about why Adelaide was acting this way but he needed to confirm it with her first.
Banquo was satisfied with this answer and changed the subject.
After 2 hours, they were back at shore again. They tied the canoe to a tree securely and got on their horses.
"Will you not join us on the picnic?" Legolas asked.
"No I cannot. My mother is expecting me today. It is my sister's birthday. I will see you tomorrow." Banquo said as he rode off.
Legolas got to the picnic area and jumped off his horse tying it with the others. He found his father, his aunt (Adelaide's mother), his sister Lara and her husband Reza seated on a picnic mat on the ground with the food all spread out on it.
"I see you have begun without me" he said collapsing on the mat beside his aunt, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"My dear Legolas, you were supposed to be here an hour ago"
"Was I? Well I am sorry then. I suppose I lost track of time."
"Don't be sorry my dear! Now tell me, what would you like to eat?" she began rummaging through the picnic basket for a plate to put the food on. The rest of the elves rolled their eyes. Legolas was his aunt's favourite and she spoiled him exceedingly.
She handed him his plate and said "tell me all about the canoe ride".
Legolas proceeded to tell his aunt all about the ride exaggerating the adventure and making himself out to be a hero. Although they all knew he was just making it up, they were dazzled by his charm and charisma. He was always the life of the party.
Soon after, Legolas got to his feet. "I feel like taking a walk. Adelaide, would you do me the honour of accompanying me?" he offered his hand.
"Of course" she said with a smile and grabbed his hand. They walked arm in arm along a tree lined path.
As soon as they were far enough away from the others, Legolas said "Adelaide, have you been feeling alright lately?"
Adelaide was surprised at his question "yes I have. Why do you ask?"
"You don't seem to be yourself" he looked concerned.
Adelaide suddenly remember the events of the morning when Legolas caught her staring at Banquo "I don't know what you mean" she said avoiding eye contact.
"Adelaide, how long have we known each other?" he said observing the trees along the path.
"All our lives" she said looking at him closely.
"And are we not the greatest of friends?"
"Yes of course we are"
"And do you trust me?" he stopped walking and faced her.
"Yes without a doubt I do trust you. What are these questions leading to?" she said searching his face for a clue.
"If you trust me, then why do you keep secrets from me?"
Adelaide was shocked. She didn't know what he was trying to get to and this scared her. "I don't keep secrets from you. You know everything about me"
Legolas looked at her straight in her eyes. He took a deep breath and said "Adelaide, are you in love with Banquo?"
Adelaide's jaw almost hit the floor. "What?" she yelled. She looked around frantically and started paced up and down in front of him with one hand to her head. Then she stopped and turned to him.
"Is it that obvious?" she said blushing.
"No indeed it is not." He said with a laugh, "But I know you so well that I can tell". He took her arm into his again.
"Oh Legolas! I don't know what has come over me! Can you imagine? Me in love? How could I let this happen? I know he will never think of me in that way. We are just friends. And you know my mother will never approve even though she knows his very well" she was becoming hysterical.
Legolas gently moved her face toward his with his hand and said "Calm yourself, Adelaide! Look, he is my best friend. I can honestly say that there is no elf more deserving of you than Banquo. He will treat you as you rightly deserve to be treated. And he will make you the happiest maiden in all of Mirkwood."
"What is this sudden wave of maturity that has come over you?" she said and they both laughed.
"By the way, I hope you didn't hit your head too hard on the floor this morning" he said with a wink. She elbowed him in the gut and they began walking again, talking about the issue a little further, all the while, not noticing that they were being watched.
"They will make a fine couple" the king said
"I agree. I cannot think of anyone better for my Adelaide than Legolas" his sister said to him.
"Yes indeed. We must make them fall in love by the deadline."
"You cannot make them fall in love" Lara said slightly irritated.
"And why not?", her aunt said sharply.
"Why not put our effort into something that will secure the happiness of all parties involved?" the king added.
"How about you wait till the ball" Reza said to the king
"A fine idea my son" he said, giving Reza a pat on the back. "It is settled then. We will wait till the ball and if Legolas doesn't meet anyone he likes there, he shall marry Adelaide."