Born to Love Again, Again, and Again Part 10

"I need to tell you more about myself," he started. "I was born 3042 years ago, second son of King Thandruil and Queen Irime of Mirkwood. Elf children grow quickly. By twelve we look like we are twenty. Our senses are keen, and we learn things like tracking and archery as well as swordsmanship and other fighting skills. We love stories. We are singers and poets. When I was younger I wanted to be a healer like Lord Elrond. I went to stay with him in Rivendell for several hundred years, and later I also studied in Lothlorien with Lady Galadriel whose skills go even beyond those of Lord Elrond. I returned to Mirkwood and my father arranged for me to marry Lady Lotiel, who was a very attractive woman. Our betrothal was announced and though I cared for her, I had not fallen in love with her. I accepted my father's decision. A few months before the wedding ceremony was to take place she and my mother were riding in the area of Mirkwood too close to lands held by our enemies, who were orcs. They were brutally slain. After that I swore I would avenge their death and became a warrior and a hunter of orcs. Elves love peace, but this incident changed me forever. I fought relentlessly against orcs and any creatures that aligned themselves with orcs. I have been in many wars. The most recent and the most fierce the "War of the Rings". That in itself is too long a story to tell you now. I have seen all sorts of atrocities. I have barely escaped death thousands of times. I became weary from all the fighting and killing. I wanted to return to my life of being a healer, so I went back to Lothlorien again to study with Lady Galadriel and studied for several years. Gimli went with me. Then we decided that we wanted to travel the world and see places we had never seen before. We had a ship built and have been at sea for many years. Catriona, Melamin, I want you to see all the beautiful places I've seen. I do not want you to leave this ship or leave me!"

With that I rolled to my side and faced him. He was so close. His face had not been this close to mine since we stumbled and fell at the Lobodjinee tribe's wedding feast. This time was different though because I knew now that he would not drop me off at some village and sail away. He actually wanted me to stay. What did he expect of me? I knew not. I just stared at him in awe and was quiet for a while. Then my mind went back to the Green Isle, and I thought of the fourteen darling little students who perished in the fire. A tear slipped past the corner of my eye.

"Tears again my lady?" he asked. I told him my thoughts about the little ones. "Have your own children Catriona and make new memories -- happy memories."

"Legolas, your wisdom and your comforting voice amaze me. You have given me much to think about tonight. I do not think I will sleep." My body was yearning for him. It had been so many years since I had felt desire like this. Just then we heard footsteps tromping around above us.

"Where are you, Legolas? It is your turn to watch! Where is that elf?" It was Gimli anxious to be relieved of his watch up on deck.

Legolas groaned. "I'll be there in a moment, Gimli." To me he said, "Since you do not feel like you can sleep, would you like to come up on deck and keep me company? There is a full moon."

I needed his nearness. So I told him I would, and we climbed up the steps. Gimli said goodnight and went into his little compartment to join Ainslee. Legolas looked back over his shoulder at their door. "They are very happy, you know." I nodded in agreement.

The moon was bright and the calm sea glistened. Legolas spread out his cloak and beckoned for me to sit on the deck. The air was balmy. The scent of Legolas and that of the sea were intoxicating. My body screamed for him. He put his arm around me and the heat from it made me almost melt. I snuggled against his chest and could hear his heart beating. Mine was racing. "Your body is so hot, and yet you are not in your practicing your healing technique, are you?" I asked.

"No. Elves emit heat when they are happy as well," he answered. "Didn't you know that?"

"There is much for me to learn about you." I smiled and looked up at him. At that his fingers reached up to my chin and his lips came down on mine. The taste of him was sweet... and hot... He pulled back and looked into my eyes.

"I hope I have not offended you, Lady Catriona," he said respectfully. "My senses told me to kiss you." My heart was overwhelmed with joy.

I put my finger to his lips and said, "Your senses picked up on my desire. Do you read my mind?"

"My years of studies with Lady Galadriel have sharpened my tuning in process. Especially if I am close to someone. For instance, Gimli and I have been together so long that sometimes I know what he is going to say before he says it! May I kiss you again?"

I lifted my face toward his and awaited the heat! Our kisses deepened and deepened. Our hearts beat in unison and our breathing became rapid. He pulled back for a moment. "There is something I must tell you,@ he said. I looked puzzled and he continued, "I have never made love before."

"You mean not even to your betrothed?" I asked.

"No," he said, "Elvish unions are usually arranged and couples are chaperoned. As I said before, I have been a healer and a warrior. I have not even seen a woman entirely disrobed. Elves are very modest. Of course I've helped deliver babies while I was training with Lord Elrond, but the mothers were always covered a the top, and well, you can imagine that during birthing, one does not think of desire. Catriona, I yearn for you, but I am inexperienced."

"My marriage was very short and so long ago. Legolas, we can learn together." I could not believe what came from my mouth next. "Please make love to me now." I unbuttoned my gown and let it fall off my shoulders. It made me shiver to think that I was the first nude female he had ever seen. I had been so timid and shy before, but now there was nothing but a burning desire throughout every part of my body. I was being possessed by deepening lust. I had to have him. I began to help him undress. His skin was very unusual, like a baby's but yet tough like leather, and the heat... it was incredible.

He kissed me on my lips, deep long kisses. I wished for me to kiss my neck and he did. I was aroused even more. I desired him to kiss my breasts and his lips and tongue ran down to them. His tongue flicked over each nipple. I arched my back, my breasts begging for more, more. He traveled down to my stomach and abdomen. Finally he reached the seat of my desire and lingered there, kissing, caressing, and his tongue. Oh how hot it was! I was on fire and breathing rapidly. Finally I shuddered and the explosion shook my body. I became still. He moved forward again and nuzzled my neck. I spread my legs more and he gently slipped between them, moving slowly at first, then faster, faster. I did not feel much of his weight on his body. As he moved his chest was stimulating my nipples. It was as though he was somewhat levitating over my body. He began calling my name over and over, Cat, Cat..... Then it was his turn to explode. He let out this tremendous sigh and I felt his seed bombarding the inside of my body. I could feel his weight settling once more on my body. His breathing became less rapid.

He looked at me and said, "You are wonderful. No, that word does not begin to describe what you are to me."

"I too do not have words to tell you how you have made me feel." I said, wishing for him to hold me close to his body.

"I have given you a child tonight. I feel it. Come let me hold you." We fell asleep while a gentle breeze began to blow, rocking the ship in a soothing motion.

The next morning I awoke back in my bunk but still wrapped in his cloak. He came down below to check on me. He was happy and smiling. "The wind started to pick up before dawn, so I brought you back below deck to keep warm." Then he walked closer and got down on one knee beside my bunk. "Catriona, you have made me such a happy elf. I have found the love of my life, and now I am going to be a father. I love you more than I know how to express."

I smiled at him and wrapped my arms around him and said, "And amin mela lle, Prince Legolas."

He pulled back and said, "What is this 'Prince' Legolas?"

"You are royalty. Will our child have a title of Prince or Princess?"

"Yes, my father will be very happy to know that I am finally reaching this stage of my life when I too will be a father. Let us sail to Mirkwood and tell him the news together."

I put out my hand and touched his face, and said, "I will follow you anywhere, my Prince."

"Uma lle Vesta?" he asked.

"I promise." I replied. ==========================================================================