Hello, everyone! Thank you to my two reviewers, my best buddy Rayne Maker and a very nice reader, Shiaka, who thoughtfully gave me advice. I apologize for the difficulty in reading my story, but it was my first, so I am just learning *blushes* Yes, Legolas lovers, he will appear soon! Thankx for sticking with me on this so far!
Disclaimer: I own Legolas! Okay, just in my dreams. All the LOTR characters belong to Tolkien, and all the characters you have never heard of belong to me. See chapter one.
A/N: Sick of me yet? No? Good. I need help! I've got serious typer's block beyond this chapter. Anyone got any suggestions about what should happen after Peridot and Legolas meet? Be nice! If you want to be a character, review with the info and I'll try to fit you in. I love when others do this! Alright, now back to the story.
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-Chapter 2: A Prince Arrives-
The two friends talked about all that had gone on since they had last seen each other on Earth, two days ago. I put in that Amy was pulled through by Peridot's thoughts. (A/N: In case anyone is wondering, Sam is now realizing that "If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been." Yeah, I've read the book, but mostly I'll refer to the movie.) Arwen knocked on the door after Dawn and Peridot had talked for an hour. "Come in," the girls said in unison. (A/N: How did they do that? Oh, yeah, I made them. The power of authors). The elven princess curtsied and said, "Are you hungry, arwenamin (*'my ladies', I think*)? Lunch is ready, if you feel up to it." Peridot nodded and said she'd be out in a few minutes. Amy polietly turned her head as Peridot dressed herself in a velvet green dress from the armoir in her room. I don't need to describe it, you all know the elven fashion. Amy grabbed Peridot by the wrist and pratically dragged her to the dining room. (A/N: Amy had been awake longer, so she got to see more). Peridot could never have imagined a place so beautiful, and filled with the fairest of elves! The movie had captured the right idea, but not the best parts.
It wasn't a feast as elves were concerned, but there was more food than the two girls had ever seen in one place. Amy had pulled Peridot's hair back, braided on the sides and clipped delicately in the back. She had seen a lot of the others do that, just to get it out of their faces. It was sort of casual, but this way it didn't distract from her beauty. Anyway, Amy, being the more sociable of the two, made friends more quickly. 'Some friend she is, leaving me here all by my lonesome.' Peridot thought as she nibbled some soft, delicious bread. The food slipped down her throat unnoticed. Sure, she's beautiful, but because she's so shy she declines any offer to dance. 'Geez, why doesn't anyone just want to talk?' (A/N: I'll only tell Peridot's thoughts to avoid confusion.) Not soon enough a female elf with flowing blond hair quietly sits down next to her. "Can you please pass the salad?" the young elf asks. Then she pauses. "I have never seen you here before. Where are you from?" 'Ok, think elegant.' "My name is Peridot Mist, but as to where I am from I cannot tell you, for I myself do not know." 'Man, I'm good.' The other elf nodded sadly, then with a more cheerful voice said, "My name is Erianwen Rayne. I live here, in Rivendell. I heard they brought you in a couple of days ago. I trust you are feeling better?" Peridot nodded. The two became best buddies, as close as close could be. They would often walk through the gardens when Peridot was feeling better. But nothing could make her feel as good as when a few visitors came.
It was late, perhaps seven, (A/N: Ok, ok, it's not that late. Just dinner time) when they arrived. Peridot was walking with Erianwen when she saw him, and her knees went weak. His dazzling blue eyes and long blond hair were better than she imagined, and his handsome face... "He's...perfect." Peridot whispered thickly. Erianwen noticed her friend's strange behavior and pulled her away. "Come on, we must get you ready for supper."
When they were in Peridot's room and the door was closed, Erianwen whirled. "You have a crush, I believe, my friend!" They both smiled. "So we will have to make you look more beautiful than ever! He must notice you!" So Erianwen went to work. Ok, remember Arwen's dress that was rad velvet, low cut, and she had another velvet cloth over her neck and tossed back beyond the shoulders at either side? It was in the DVD extras. Well, Erianwen found a dress just like that, only it had gold trim. It definitely showed off Peridot's hourglass curved body. "Perfect! Thank you so much!" Peridot exclaimed as she swirled in fornt of the huge full length mirror. After a beautiful hair designed by Erianwen, who happened to be a proffessional, they dashed to the dining room for (*shock*) even more food than usual. The girls sat down next to each other, but Legolas didn't appear for almost two hours. When he did enter the room, Peridot left to go primp up, making sure her hair and gown were perfect. When she came back, her crush and best friend were sitting next to each other, blushing. There was an empty seat next to Legolas, which Peridot promtly took, trying not to look like she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. (A/N: Yeah, right. We all do, don't we girls? *Dreamy look*) That very handsome elf who just happens to be a certain Prince of Mirkwood who just happens to be Legolas just happened to look at Peridot out of the corner of his eye.
She kept calling for a little more wine, hoping to drunkedly ask him to dance or talk or something. It's a dangerous mix, a human turned elf with elven wine. She soon became quite silly, and thankfully no one was hurt with her waving arms. She giggled a lot, and Erianwen stopped the steady flow of wine by shaking her head at the server. Peridot never noticed, she was too busy gawking at Legolas' ultimate cuteness. He slowly turned his gaze to meet hers, and she smiled- before falling out of her chair. (A/N: Heehee, ain't she silly?!) Legolas decided to take her to her room, and Erianwen followed to make sure Peridot was safe... The two elves talked and laughed quietly when they noticed her snoring rather loud and un-ladylike. Erianwen opened the windows to get fresh, cool air circulating. Legolas simply sat and watched her sleep.
"Do you love her?" asked Erianwen. Legolas had his chin on his fists when he replied, "I'd like to think so, but does she like me?" He couldn't take his eyes off her angel-like face. "I don't want to fall in love if there is no chance of being loved back." "Oh, there's a chance," Erianwen giggled. Legolas stood and kissed Peridot on the forehead, and she sighed in her sleep.
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So, what do ya think, readers? Will Legolas and Peridot fall in love? Will Peridot and Erianwen fight over him? Will their friendship break? Will Amy ever talk to Peridot again? Will Pippin ever staify his cute hunger? Will I ever get another puppy? Will I ever shut up? Find out in Chapter 3! By the way, the last chapter was called Chapter 1: Falling Through.