Disclaimer: As always, I do not own the LOTR characters. The plot and Peridot, Amy, Naralene and Erianwne are shared between Rayne Maker and me.
A/N: I'm going to post a Reader's Hall of Fame for all those who review. All you have to do is respond and you're in!
Hall of Fame: Rayne Maker, Shiaka. Check out Rayne Maker's "Reign of Leaves" for a great story! Also read Shiaka's "I never thought..." one of three Gundam Wing stories.
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A/N: Just so you know, Legolas didn't fall in love with Peridot just then. It wouldn't have made any sense-"Oh, she's so beautiful when she's drunk!" She was actually in Middle Earth before. She was a loner from the Undying Lands, and Legolas met her on his own little adventure. His father thought nothing more of Peridot than a "dirty, pathetic beggar", and because she was different Legolas was forbidden to see her. When he saw her again in Rivendell he remembered their love, even though in Earth she never knew. Sweet, huh? Just to clear that up. Now for the story...
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A week later Legolas was still in Rivendell. He never mentioned Peridot in her drunken state; he didn't want ot embarass her. (A/N: I know-cute and considerate! Everybody say, "Awww...") Because she could not remember her past, he decided to teach her the Elvish language again. This chapter starts with the cute couple sitting on a bench amidst the trees, birds and flowers.
"So, how do you say 'I'm hungry' again?" Legolas laughed and told her. She repeated it a few times. "Are you really hungry, arwenamin (my lady)?" "No. I just thought it would prove useful someday." They smiled at each other. A sweet song interrupted the scene. "What kind of bird is that?" Legolas listened carefully, then answered, "That is a black-capped chickadee. They have brown bodies and black heads with white stripes over each eye. They are only about this big." He spread his fingers a tiny two inches tall. Then he told a story of how he nursed a chickadee back to health. Peridot whispered, "I love animals." "That means you have a kind heart." He paused. "Repeat after me. Amin...mela...lle." He gave her time to say the line a couple of times while she looked at her lap in concentration. "That's beautiful. What does it mean?" He lifted her face to his with his hand and looked deep into her eyes. "It means 'I love you'." She smiled and said it again. Then she leaned her head on his shoulder as he taught her more.
Suddenly a horn blasted the still peaceful air. Legolas and Peridot stood up and walked to the gates. A cart rolled in, driven by a trader with a shaggy piebald pony at the reins. The cart was filled to the brim with furs and meats. On the top was a beautiful wolf, but its eyes were dull for the arrow in its neck. The sight made Peridot feel sick and she gasped and turned away. Legolas touched a hand to her arm and asked, "What is wrong, Peridot?" She turned to him with sadness in her eyes. "Amin mela draug (I love wolves)..." She searched his eyes, trying to make him understand. "...alive." She had seen many wolves killed, some for no reason, some just for a few coins in one's pocket on Earth. She always hated when that happened. She glanced back at the cart, shook her head and walked away. Legolas told the trader, "We have no need for anything in your cart," and sent him away with a wave of his hand.
He then had an idea, and packed a bag with clothes and provisions, and slung his bow over his shoulder in case he needed a defense. He started to leave, but he was barely out the door when he heard Peridot call,"Wait!" He turned and smiled when she caught up to him. "Where are you going? Why are you leaving so early?" He hugged her, and brushed his hand across her cheek. "Do not worry, my love. I promise I will return soon. I have something I must do, but I will not be gone long." "But it is too early for my heart for you to leave," she whispered. He only kissed her forehead and walked off the path. After watching him go she turned and ran to her room.
Erianwen found her there, her eyes red and her pillow damp. She ran across the room. "My dear friend, what is wrong? Is it...Legolas?" she asked tenderly in case she was right. Peridot said, "No, I will be fine. I am just...tired." "Peridot, you are my best buddy. I know all too well that you are a terrible liar. You can tell me anything." Peridot hesitated, then sighed and nodded. "But it is a long story, and I would hate to bore you." "Nonsense. You could not bore me if we talked for a million years. But first let me prepare." Erianwen left and returned with two trays of food and drink. Peridot told her best buddy everything that had happened when Erianwen was not around, up to the point where Legolas left. Erianwen laughed and cooed in all the right places, and even began to cry when Legolas said, "Amin mela lle."
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Alright, that's chapter three finished. Are you motivated to review? Remember, that's all you need to do to be on the Hall of Fame. Oh, and if you want to get the word out on one of your stories just review and tell me the name and I'll post it as well. Enjoy!
A/N: I'm going to post a Reader's Hall of Fame for all those who review. All you have to do is respond and you're in!
Hall of Fame: Rayne Maker, Shiaka. Check out Rayne Maker's "Reign of Leaves" for a great story! Also read Shiaka's "I never thought..." one of three Gundam Wing stories.
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A/N: Just so you know, Legolas didn't fall in love with Peridot just then. It wouldn't have made any sense-"Oh, she's so beautiful when she's drunk!" She was actually in Middle Earth before. She was a loner from the Undying Lands, and Legolas met her on his own little adventure. His father thought nothing more of Peridot than a "dirty, pathetic beggar", and because she was different Legolas was forbidden to see her. When he saw her again in Rivendell he remembered their love, even though in Earth she never knew. Sweet, huh? Just to clear that up. Now for the story...
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A week later Legolas was still in Rivendell. He never mentioned Peridot in her drunken state; he didn't want ot embarass her. (A/N: I know-cute and considerate! Everybody say, "Awww...") Because she could not remember her past, he decided to teach her the Elvish language again. This chapter starts with the cute couple sitting on a bench amidst the trees, birds and flowers.
"So, how do you say 'I'm hungry' again?" Legolas laughed and told her. She repeated it a few times. "Are you really hungry, arwenamin (my lady)?" "No. I just thought it would prove useful someday." They smiled at each other. A sweet song interrupted the scene. "What kind of bird is that?" Legolas listened carefully, then answered, "That is a black-capped chickadee. They have brown bodies and black heads with white stripes over each eye. They are only about this big." He spread his fingers a tiny two inches tall. Then he told a story of how he nursed a chickadee back to health. Peridot whispered, "I love animals." "That means you have a kind heart." He paused. "Repeat after me. Amin...mela...lle." He gave her time to say the line a couple of times while she looked at her lap in concentration. "That's beautiful. What does it mean?" He lifted her face to his with his hand and looked deep into her eyes. "It means 'I love you'." She smiled and said it again. Then she leaned her head on his shoulder as he taught her more.
Suddenly a horn blasted the still peaceful air. Legolas and Peridot stood up and walked to the gates. A cart rolled in, driven by a trader with a shaggy piebald pony at the reins. The cart was filled to the brim with furs and meats. On the top was a beautiful wolf, but its eyes were dull for the arrow in its neck. The sight made Peridot feel sick and she gasped and turned away. Legolas touched a hand to her arm and asked, "What is wrong, Peridot?" She turned to him with sadness in her eyes. "Amin mela draug (I love wolves)..." She searched his eyes, trying to make him understand. "...alive." She had seen many wolves killed, some for no reason, some just for a few coins in one's pocket on Earth. She always hated when that happened. She glanced back at the cart, shook her head and walked away. Legolas told the trader, "We have no need for anything in your cart," and sent him away with a wave of his hand.
He then had an idea, and packed a bag with clothes and provisions, and slung his bow over his shoulder in case he needed a defense. He started to leave, but he was barely out the door when he heard Peridot call,"Wait!" He turned and smiled when she caught up to him. "Where are you going? Why are you leaving so early?" He hugged her, and brushed his hand across her cheek. "Do not worry, my love. I promise I will return soon. I have something I must do, but I will not be gone long." "But it is too early for my heart for you to leave," she whispered. He only kissed her forehead and walked off the path. After watching him go she turned and ran to her room.
Erianwen found her there, her eyes red and her pillow damp. She ran across the room. "My dear friend, what is wrong? Is it...Legolas?" she asked tenderly in case she was right. Peridot said, "No, I will be fine. I am just...tired." "Peridot, you are my best buddy. I know all too well that you are a terrible liar. You can tell me anything." Peridot hesitated, then sighed and nodded. "But it is a long story, and I would hate to bore you." "Nonsense. You could not bore me if we talked for a million years. But first let me prepare." Erianwen left and returned with two trays of food and drink. Peridot told her best buddy everything that had happened when Erianwen was not around, up to the point where Legolas left. Erianwen laughed and cooed in all the right places, and even began to cry when Legolas said, "Amin mela lle."
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Alright, that's chapter three finished. Are you motivated to review? Remember, that's all you need to do to be on the Hall of Fame. Oh, and if you want to get the word out on one of your stories just review and tell me the name and I'll post it as well. Enjoy!