A/N: It's time for a long Author's note! Thank yous to everyone that
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The next day, Beth walked to the archery fields where Rhiannon had told her to go. To her surprise, she had a bit of difficulty finding the fields. 'After spending only 30 years away from the palace and I'm already losing my way around here,' she thought angrily.
To her relief, she saw Kaylyn scampering down the hall. "Kaylyn!" she cried out.
Kaylyn turned around and saw the young elf. "My dear! You are back! The mistress told me you were here but I had no chance to see you!" she cried in joy as she ran to Beth and took her into her arms in a tight embrace.
"Kaylyn! It is so good to see you again! I wish I had more time to speak but Rhia wants me to meet her at the archery fields," Beth said, pulling out of the embrace. "But I forgot where they were," she added sheepishly.
Kaylyn laughed delightfully. "My, my! It is wonderful to have you back! I honestly thought that this palace would fall into those boring times again. The mistress did not think you would come back and for a few months, she locked herself in her room and would not come out. Then, the prince came back and she was her usual self again. However, she would cry over you once in a while," Kaylyn said.
"Oh. That stupid airhead prince actually was her friend? That is a bit hard to believe, my dear Kaylyn," Beth frowned a bit.
"Lady Bethany, you must get to know him a bit better before you judge him," Kaylyn said sympathetically. "He is a very nice person."
"Yes, I know. Rhiannon told me that last night."
"Yes, well, I shall lead you to the archery fields. Follow me and tell me everything that happened in Lórien," Kaylyn said. **************************************************************************** ************* Rhiannon aimed her arrow at the target. "Honestly, Rhiannon, I don't know how you never told me about her!" Legolas exclaimed, breaking Rhiannon's concentration.
"Legolas, I do not have to tell you everything about my life, do I?" she asked frustrated.
"No, but I would like to know what you did when I was on the Quest. You told me you did nothing interesting, but I just knew you were hiding something. I just did not want to push you about it. Now, tell me, Rhiannon, how did you meet her?" Legolas asked exasperated.
Rhiannon let the arrow go. It hit the outer red rings. Rhiannon groaned.
"See what you made me do? You made me miss the center. That was the worst shot I've ever done!" she yelled in frustration. She sighed. "I met her a year after you left for the Quest. She and I became very quick friends. We were interested in the mostly same things. She left for Lórien a year before you came back. She told me that she might not be coming back. So, heartbroken, I never spoke of her, for it just brought me tears," she said mournfully.
Legolas felt sorry for Rhiannon. He never wanted his love to feel sad. "So why are you still friends with her if she broke your heart?" he asked, angry at Beth.
Rhiannon sighed. "First of all, it is none of your business, Legolas Greenleaf. Secondly, she is my friend. She did not do it on purpose. We have different paths in life and we must take the one that suits us best," she said, glaring at Legolas.
Though that answer did not satisfy Legolas, he kept his tongue, knowing Rhiannon's fury when people meddled in other's business.
"You know, Legolas, she's right," a voice said from behind.
Rhiannon smiled at the figure. Legolas twirled around. "Oh, hello Eli," he said, still a bit angry that Elihor had danced with her for a long time the night before.
"Good morning, Legolas." He turned to Rhiannon. "Good morning, Rhiannon." He looked back at Legolas. "We should talk in private."
Legolas nodded and followed Elihor away from the archery ranges. "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Legolas, you must not be so quick to judge her. I was here in Mirkwood when Rhiannon first met Bethany. Do not forget that you also broke Rhiannon's heart when you left her for the Quest."
Legolas grimaced, knowing he was right.
"Anyway, Rhiannon was so happy with Bethany. I had never seen her laugh like that before except with us, of course. Bethany had always been kind to her and she, her," Elihor continued.
"So, you are implying that I should be more open to her?" Legolas asked, raising his eyebrows.
Elihor nodded. "If you love Rhiannon," he said, glancing at Legolas.
Legolas immediately stiffened at this comment. He felt his anger boil in him again. "Tell me, why did you dance with Rhiannon so much last night?" he asked, coolly.
Elihor knew this topic would come up. He drew a deep breath. "I felt that she would have felt more comfortable dancing with me first. Then, when she was ready, she would look to you for a dance, as she always did," Elihor lied. He felt awful. Never had he had to lie to the prince before. They had always been best friends and now, because of their love for the same woman, they might be torn apart.
Legolas nodded. This made sense to him, but it still made him uneasy to see his friend dance with his love.
Elihor sighed quietly when he saw that Legolas did not object to that false explanation.
Suddenly Legolas said, "Then why didn't she dance with me last night?"
Elihor stiffened. 'Oh, dear. How will I explain that one?' he thought. "Um. she saw you dancing with Bethany and thought that you had an infatuation with her. So she stayed away from you to drive you towards Bethany," he quickly said. It seemed reasonable to him.
Apparently, it seemed reasonable to Legolas also, for he remained silent in thought. 'How can she think that I would love her?' Legolas thought. 'Doesn't she already know that I love her and not Bethany?'
Elihor wanted to go back to the archery ranges to get away from Legolas' curious questions. "Let us go back and see how the Lady Rhiannon is fairing," he suggested casually, trying to hide his anxiousness.
Legolas nodded and turned to walk towards the archery ranges. **************************************************************************** ************* "Rhiannon! Good morning!" Bethany cried as she approached the archery fields.
Rhiannon let her arrow fly in surprise. She twirled around to see who disturbed and saw the young elf running towards her. She immediately forgot about the arrow and cried out, "Good morning Beth! You are late."
"I am sorry Rhia. I got a little lost. Thankfully, I met Kaylyn and she walked me over. She stopped at the corner and did not walk any further," Beth explained. She spotted Rhiannon's bow and arrows. "Are you trying to resume my archery lessons?" she asked suspiciously.
Rhiannon smiled slyly. "You need the practice. All elves can shoot a bow and arrow. You can't tell which direction the bow should be pointing!"
Beth pouted. "At least I'm good at the knives and swords!" she said defensively. She changed the subject. "So have you seen you-know-who yet this morning?" she asked.
Rhiannon's smile disappeared. "Yes I have though it was very brief. Legolas and him walked that direction." She pointed to the direction the pair had gone.
Beth nodded. "I think he likes you back," she said simply.
Rhiannon frowned, though her heart soared at these words. "How would you know?" she asked.
"Oh, by the way he hurried to you to ask for a dance like he was afraid someone else might ask," she explained.
"Oh," was all Rhiannon could say. Rhiannon changed the subject. "So have you practice the bow at all in Lórien?"
Beth nodded. "Yes, Haldir tried to teach me but when I became incompetent, he gave up. He did not have the same patience as you had," she said.
Rhiannon laughed. "Sometimes I felt like wringing your neck! You were so hard to teach. When I adjusted your hands, you would just go back to the same wrong position it was before!"
Beth pouted slightly. "Well, I am a very slow learner," she said.
Rhiannon sighed. "Here, take this bow." She handed Beth a spare bow.
Beth took it. "Now, show me how you hold the bow," Rhiannon ordered.
Beth sighed. She put her hands in the position she thought was right. Rhiannon shook her head. "Here, let me help you," she said and adjusted Beth's hands to the right position.
"Oh."
And so the lesson began. Beth's words were true. She was a slow learner. Rhiannon was already getting frustrated but she knew that she should try to keep it to herself.
"No, no! For the last time, the arrow is to go between your middle finger and index finger!" Rhiannon said, trying to suppress her anger.
Beth sighed. "Oh, I'll never get this right!" she screamed in frustration.
Someone chuckled from behind. "So is this your student, Rhiannon?" someone asked.
The two girls whirled around and came face to face with Elihor and Legolas who had returned from their walk. Elihor was smiling kindly at Bethany while Legolas smirked.
"Yes, she is. And she is doing fine, Legolas," Rhiannon said in her friend's defense.
"I thought you said she was good at weaponry. How come she can not hold an arrow properly?" he asked, cocking his head to one side.
"For your information, I can wield a sword, knife, or dagger better than you can dream of!" Beth screamed at him. "I just have a bit of trouble with the bow and arrow," she added, more calmly.
"Ah, yes, I see. A little trouble," Legolas said.
Rhiannon, knowing that Beth was about to burst, cut in quickly. "Let us go on and practice, Beth." As Beth turned her back, Rhiannon shot Legolas a warning glance.
Suddenly Beth stopped. "You know what? I think this session is over. I would be very happy if the prince here would refresh my mind and show me around the grounds," she said sweetly at Legolas.
All of them eyed Beth suspiciously. Beth could tell it wasn't working. "Please?" she asked pouting and batting her eyelashes. Sure, that made her sick but what else could she do?
Legolas eyed her suspiciously. "Sure, it would be my pleasure," he said, bowing mockingly.
Beth immediately bounded to Legolas' side and hooked her arm with his. As they left, Beth shot a glance at Rhiannon then Elihor. Suddenly, Rhiannon got it. Rhiannon nodded and Beth turned her eyes away. Legolas glanced at Elihor, trying to tell him to stay away from Rhiannon but Elihor wasn't looking at him.
As soon as Beth and Legolas turned the corner, she immediately pulled away from him. "I thought you wanted me to show you around the palace," Legolas said.
"No, I just wanted you to get away from the archery ranges," she said without thinking.
"Why?" Legolas said, halting.
"Um. did I say that I wanted you to get away from the archery ranges?" she asked nervously. Legolas nodded slowly. "Oh, I meant that I wanted you to come with me and taste something that I baked the other day!" she said hastily.
Legolas knew that she was lying but was nevertheless curious when the elf said that she could bake. "Really? You can bake?" he asked, amazed.
Beth nodded quickly. My mother taught me how when we lived in the Mirkwood villages. Here, come," she took Legolas' hand and dragged him to the kitchen. On the way, she explained to him, "My mother used to make the most delicious apple pies. Kaylyn, Rhiannon, and I used to go to this apple grove and collect the sweetest apples ever. Kaylyn told me that she and Rhiannon sometimes go there to collect some. She collected some the other day and have them stored in the kitchen. So I will be able to make a pie!"
Legolas nodded. He always had a thing for sweets. He was anxious to taste the apple pie.
Once they got to the kitchen, Beth explained to the servants there that they were working on something. So the servants left them a small corner and fire and did not disturb them.
Beth immediately set to work. She prepared everything. Finally, the pie was ready to be heated. So the couple just sat there talking to each other, waiting for the pie to be ready. They got to know each other real well.
When the pie was almost finished, the question that had been eating at Legolas' mind finally came out. As Beth was checking on the pie, Legolas was eating an apple. "So tell me, Beth, why did you drag me away from the archery fields?"
Beth stiffened but continued her work. "Why, whatever do you mean?" she asked, trying to suppress her frustration.
"I think you know what I mean. It seems as if you are trying to keep me away from Rhiannon." He paused then added slyly. "Or keeping me with you."
Beth jumped up at the last comment. 'Do not let your anger out,' she thought to herself. She picked up the pie and set it on the table to cool. "Why would I want to keep you with me?" she asked coolly, avoiding eye contact.
"You tell me," Legolas asked, the same sly smile still pasted on his face.
"I do not wish to be with you, Legolas. Why would I want that?" she said, emphasizing the last word.
Legolas rolled his eyes. "Obviously, you are just like every other maiden. You can not keep yourself from me because one; I'm handsome, and two; I am the heir to the throne. Tell me, is that not right?"
Beth burst. "What? You are a self-centered pig to think that! I can't believe you! I honestly do not see what Rhiannon sees in you! Do you think I enjoy spending time with you? I'm just trying to keep you away from Rhiannon!" Beth clamped her hand over her mouth. 'Oops,' she thought to herself.
Legolas looked at her, amazed. "Why would you want to keep me from Rhiannon?" he asked.
'Oh, well. Might as well, since the secret is out,' she thought to herself. She sighed. "Rhiannon likes you as a friend. She also told me about your little 'relationship' with her and your proposal. But she doesn't love you. Can't you see it in her eyes? She will never love you! Let her be," she said with a wave of her hand.
Legolas was angry. He was more than angry. "Why don't you stay out of our business? How do you know what Rhiannon feels? You have never felt real love so you have no idea how I feel!" he spat.
Beth looked grim. "Oh, is that so? I do not know what real love is? Well then, I hope you enjoy this pie, my prince." With that, she picked up the pie and pushed it into his face and smeared it all over. "Goodbye!" and stomped off.
A/N: I love this part too! Review please!
Guest: Thank you for your thoughts and opinions. However, I have already planned out the whole story. I don't want to let anything slip so I won't say anymore about the plot: only that it is interesting!
Bethii: Thank you for your reviews! I like the story too, since my name is Beth!
Nightshadow: I am not sure if your comment is a compliment or an insult. Do you mean it as in "Finish it because it is good" or "Finish it quickly because it sucks"? But it doesn't matter because I'm going to finish it anyway!
Azn Buddy: Thank you for your comment! I know that this kind of story is a combination of different plots but hey! It works out just fine!
Chatelaine: Thank you for reviewing and reading this story and my other story "Ally"! You are great! Thank you for your interesting reviews on both stories!
Lotrmatrixstarwarsfan: Thank you for your review! I love reviews that threaten me if I don't update soon! Hehehe!
Aga_xris: Thank you for your comment! It's nice to see that my story actually creates tension! My teacher says that is what makes a good story!
NaturesPrincess: Thank you for your review! A simple comment can make any one happy!
Rubberbandman: Thank you for your remark! Thank you for the optimism!
Begoniaa: Thank you for your review! Yes, I know that Rhiannon was in another story: that's where I got her name from! I don't own her. I only own Bethany, Elihor, and Kaylyn.
Keep the reviews coming!
The next day, Beth walked to the archery fields where Rhiannon had told her to go. To her surprise, she had a bit of difficulty finding the fields. 'After spending only 30 years away from the palace and I'm already losing my way around here,' she thought angrily.
To her relief, she saw Kaylyn scampering down the hall. "Kaylyn!" she cried out.
Kaylyn turned around and saw the young elf. "My dear! You are back! The mistress told me you were here but I had no chance to see you!" she cried in joy as she ran to Beth and took her into her arms in a tight embrace.
"Kaylyn! It is so good to see you again! I wish I had more time to speak but Rhia wants me to meet her at the archery fields," Beth said, pulling out of the embrace. "But I forgot where they were," she added sheepishly.
Kaylyn laughed delightfully. "My, my! It is wonderful to have you back! I honestly thought that this palace would fall into those boring times again. The mistress did not think you would come back and for a few months, she locked herself in her room and would not come out. Then, the prince came back and she was her usual self again. However, she would cry over you once in a while," Kaylyn said.
"Oh. That stupid airhead prince actually was her friend? That is a bit hard to believe, my dear Kaylyn," Beth frowned a bit.
"Lady Bethany, you must get to know him a bit better before you judge him," Kaylyn said sympathetically. "He is a very nice person."
"Yes, I know. Rhiannon told me that last night."
"Yes, well, I shall lead you to the archery fields. Follow me and tell me everything that happened in Lórien," Kaylyn said. **************************************************************************** ************* Rhiannon aimed her arrow at the target. "Honestly, Rhiannon, I don't know how you never told me about her!" Legolas exclaimed, breaking Rhiannon's concentration.
"Legolas, I do not have to tell you everything about my life, do I?" she asked frustrated.
"No, but I would like to know what you did when I was on the Quest. You told me you did nothing interesting, but I just knew you were hiding something. I just did not want to push you about it. Now, tell me, Rhiannon, how did you meet her?" Legolas asked exasperated.
Rhiannon let the arrow go. It hit the outer red rings. Rhiannon groaned.
"See what you made me do? You made me miss the center. That was the worst shot I've ever done!" she yelled in frustration. She sighed. "I met her a year after you left for the Quest. She and I became very quick friends. We were interested in the mostly same things. She left for Lórien a year before you came back. She told me that she might not be coming back. So, heartbroken, I never spoke of her, for it just brought me tears," she said mournfully.
Legolas felt sorry for Rhiannon. He never wanted his love to feel sad. "So why are you still friends with her if she broke your heart?" he asked, angry at Beth.
Rhiannon sighed. "First of all, it is none of your business, Legolas Greenleaf. Secondly, she is my friend. She did not do it on purpose. We have different paths in life and we must take the one that suits us best," she said, glaring at Legolas.
Though that answer did not satisfy Legolas, he kept his tongue, knowing Rhiannon's fury when people meddled in other's business.
"You know, Legolas, she's right," a voice said from behind.
Rhiannon smiled at the figure. Legolas twirled around. "Oh, hello Eli," he said, still a bit angry that Elihor had danced with her for a long time the night before.
"Good morning, Legolas." He turned to Rhiannon. "Good morning, Rhiannon." He looked back at Legolas. "We should talk in private."
Legolas nodded and followed Elihor away from the archery ranges. "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Legolas, you must not be so quick to judge her. I was here in Mirkwood when Rhiannon first met Bethany. Do not forget that you also broke Rhiannon's heart when you left her for the Quest."
Legolas grimaced, knowing he was right.
"Anyway, Rhiannon was so happy with Bethany. I had never seen her laugh like that before except with us, of course. Bethany had always been kind to her and she, her," Elihor continued.
"So, you are implying that I should be more open to her?" Legolas asked, raising his eyebrows.
Elihor nodded. "If you love Rhiannon," he said, glancing at Legolas.
Legolas immediately stiffened at this comment. He felt his anger boil in him again. "Tell me, why did you dance with Rhiannon so much last night?" he asked, coolly.
Elihor knew this topic would come up. He drew a deep breath. "I felt that she would have felt more comfortable dancing with me first. Then, when she was ready, she would look to you for a dance, as she always did," Elihor lied. He felt awful. Never had he had to lie to the prince before. They had always been best friends and now, because of their love for the same woman, they might be torn apart.
Legolas nodded. This made sense to him, but it still made him uneasy to see his friend dance with his love.
Elihor sighed quietly when he saw that Legolas did not object to that false explanation.
Suddenly Legolas said, "Then why didn't she dance with me last night?"
Elihor stiffened. 'Oh, dear. How will I explain that one?' he thought. "Um. she saw you dancing with Bethany and thought that you had an infatuation with her. So she stayed away from you to drive you towards Bethany," he quickly said. It seemed reasonable to him.
Apparently, it seemed reasonable to Legolas also, for he remained silent in thought. 'How can she think that I would love her?' Legolas thought. 'Doesn't she already know that I love her and not Bethany?'
Elihor wanted to go back to the archery ranges to get away from Legolas' curious questions. "Let us go back and see how the Lady Rhiannon is fairing," he suggested casually, trying to hide his anxiousness.
Legolas nodded and turned to walk towards the archery ranges. **************************************************************************** ************* "Rhiannon! Good morning!" Bethany cried as she approached the archery fields.
Rhiannon let her arrow fly in surprise. She twirled around to see who disturbed and saw the young elf running towards her. She immediately forgot about the arrow and cried out, "Good morning Beth! You are late."
"I am sorry Rhia. I got a little lost. Thankfully, I met Kaylyn and she walked me over. She stopped at the corner and did not walk any further," Beth explained. She spotted Rhiannon's bow and arrows. "Are you trying to resume my archery lessons?" she asked suspiciously.
Rhiannon smiled slyly. "You need the practice. All elves can shoot a bow and arrow. You can't tell which direction the bow should be pointing!"
Beth pouted. "At least I'm good at the knives and swords!" she said defensively. She changed the subject. "So have you seen you-know-who yet this morning?" she asked.
Rhiannon's smile disappeared. "Yes I have though it was very brief. Legolas and him walked that direction." She pointed to the direction the pair had gone.
Beth nodded. "I think he likes you back," she said simply.
Rhiannon frowned, though her heart soared at these words. "How would you know?" she asked.
"Oh, by the way he hurried to you to ask for a dance like he was afraid someone else might ask," she explained.
"Oh," was all Rhiannon could say. Rhiannon changed the subject. "So have you practice the bow at all in Lórien?"
Beth nodded. "Yes, Haldir tried to teach me but when I became incompetent, he gave up. He did not have the same patience as you had," she said.
Rhiannon laughed. "Sometimes I felt like wringing your neck! You were so hard to teach. When I adjusted your hands, you would just go back to the same wrong position it was before!"
Beth pouted slightly. "Well, I am a very slow learner," she said.
Rhiannon sighed. "Here, take this bow." She handed Beth a spare bow.
Beth took it. "Now, show me how you hold the bow," Rhiannon ordered.
Beth sighed. She put her hands in the position she thought was right. Rhiannon shook her head. "Here, let me help you," she said and adjusted Beth's hands to the right position.
"Oh."
And so the lesson began. Beth's words were true. She was a slow learner. Rhiannon was already getting frustrated but she knew that she should try to keep it to herself.
"No, no! For the last time, the arrow is to go between your middle finger and index finger!" Rhiannon said, trying to suppress her anger.
Beth sighed. "Oh, I'll never get this right!" she screamed in frustration.
Someone chuckled from behind. "So is this your student, Rhiannon?" someone asked.
The two girls whirled around and came face to face with Elihor and Legolas who had returned from their walk. Elihor was smiling kindly at Bethany while Legolas smirked.
"Yes, she is. And she is doing fine, Legolas," Rhiannon said in her friend's defense.
"I thought you said she was good at weaponry. How come she can not hold an arrow properly?" he asked, cocking his head to one side.
"For your information, I can wield a sword, knife, or dagger better than you can dream of!" Beth screamed at him. "I just have a bit of trouble with the bow and arrow," she added, more calmly.
"Ah, yes, I see. A little trouble," Legolas said.
Rhiannon, knowing that Beth was about to burst, cut in quickly. "Let us go on and practice, Beth." As Beth turned her back, Rhiannon shot Legolas a warning glance.
Suddenly Beth stopped. "You know what? I think this session is over. I would be very happy if the prince here would refresh my mind and show me around the grounds," she said sweetly at Legolas.
All of them eyed Beth suspiciously. Beth could tell it wasn't working. "Please?" she asked pouting and batting her eyelashes. Sure, that made her sick but what else could she do?
Legolas eyed her suspiciously. "Sure, it would be my pleasure," he said, bowing mockingly.
Beth immediately bounded to Legolas' side and hooked her arm with his. As they left, Beth shot a glance at Rhiannon then Elihor. Suddenly, Rhiannon got it. Rhiannon nodded and Beth turned her eyes away. Legolas glanced at Elihor, trying to tell him to stay away from Rhiannon but Elihor wasn't looking at him.
As soon as Beth and Legolas turned the corner, she immediately pulled away from him. "I thought you wanted me to show you around the palace," Legolas said.
"No, I just wanted you to get away from the archery ranges," she said without thinking.
"Why?" Legolas said, halting.
"Um. did I say that I wanted you to get away from the archery ranges?" she asked nervously. Legolas nodded slowly. "Oh, I meant that I wanted you to come with me and taste something that I baked the other day!" she said hastily.
Legolas knew that she was lying but was nevertheless curious when the elf said that she could bake. "Really? You can bake?" he asked, amazed.
Beth nodded quickly. My mother taught me how when we lived in the Mirkwood villages. Here, come," she took Legolas' hand and dragged him to the kitchen. On the way, she explained to him, "My mother used to make the most delicious apple pies. Kaylyn, Rhiannon, and I used to go to this apple grove and collect the sweetest apples ever. Kaylyn told me that she and Rhiannon sometimes go there to collect some. She collected some the other day and have them stored in the kitchen. So I will be able to make a pie!"
Legolas nodded. He always had a thing for sweets. He was anxious to taste the apple pie.
Once they got to the kitchen, Beth explained to the servants there that they were working on something. So the servants left them a small corner and fire and did not disturb them.
Beth immediately set to work. She prepared everything. Finally, the pie was ready to be heated. So the couple just sat there talking to each other, waiting for the pie to be ready. They got to know each other real well.
When the pie was almost finished, the question that had been eating at Legolas' mind finally came out. As Beth was checking on the pie, Legolas was eating an apple. "So tell me, Beth, why did you drag me away from the archery fields?"
Beth stiffened but continued her work. "Why, whatever do you mean?" she asked, trying to suppress her frustration.
"I think you know what I mean. It seems as if you are trying to keep me away from Rhiannon." He paused then added slyly. "Or keeping me with you."
Beth jumped up at the last comment. 'Do not let your anger out,' she thought to herself. She picked up the pie and set it on the table to cool. "Why would I want to keep you with me?" she asked coolly, avoiding eye contact.
"You tell me," Legolas asked, the same sly smile still pasted on his face.
"I do not wish to be with you, Legolas. Why would I want that?" she said, emphasizing the last word.
Legolas rolled his eyes. "Obviously, you are just like every other maiden. You can not keep yourself from me because one; I'm handsome, and two; I am the heir to the throne. Tell me, is that not right?"
Beth burst. "What? You are a self-centered pig to think that! I can't believe you! I honestly do not see what Rhiannon sees in you! Do you think I enjoy spending time with you? I'm just trying to keep you away from Rhiannon!" Beth clamped her hand over her mouth. 'Oops,' she thought to herself.
Legolas looked at her, amazed. "Why would you want to keep me from Rhiannon?" he asked.
'Oh, well. Might as well, since the secret is out,' she thought to herself. She sighed. "Rhiannon likes you as a friend. She also told me about your little 'relationship' with her and your proposal. But she doesn't love you. Can't you see it in her eyes? She will never love you! Let her be," she said with a wave of her hand.
Legolas was angry. He was more than angry. "Why don't you stay out of our business? How do you know what Rhiannon feels? You have never felt real love so you have no idea how I feel!" he spat.
Beth looked grim. "Oh, is that so? I do not know what real love is? Well then, I hope you enjoy this pie, my prince." With that, she picked up the pie and pushed it into his face and smeared it all over. "Goodbye!" and stomped off.
A/N: I love this part too! Review please!