A/N: Okay, I know I seem like a dork for writing three stories at one time.
But I couldn't resist! I just had this great idea while watching the movie
"Emma". Anyway, this story shouldn't take too long to type, seeing as how I
have everything I want written down. This story is based on the book by
Jane Austen called "Emma."
I looked at myself in the mirror one last time. My blonde hair hung down and stopped just above my waist. My green eyes shone with anticipation. I looked at the light pink dress that I wore. It was loose yet still fashionable. I sighed and headed out the door.
Ada stood waiting for me outside next to the carriage. "Enawen, what took you so long?" he asked.
I embraced him and said, "I could not find Nana's necklace and I simply can't leave without it."
Ada stepped away and looked at me with admiration. "You look gorgeous, Ena. You look just like your mother." He looked away, his eyes glimmering from the moonlight. "I miss her terribly."
I laid a comforting hand on his shoulder and whispered, "I do too. Yet we shall always have each other, won't we Ada?"
Ada looked at me again and smiled. "That we would, my child." He started quickly. "My, we are standing here in the night when we have a ball to attend! Quickly, Ena, climb in," he said as he opened the carriage door for me.
Before closing the door after him, he told the driver, "To the palace please."
As the forest flashed before my eyes on the way to the palace, I thought of my Nana. I remember her soft voice singing to me at night. She would comfort me, dry my tears, play with me, and be by my side when I needed her to be. I remember that fateful day, as if it was yesterday...
~Flashback~ "Nana, where are you going?" a young Enawen asked, looking up to her mother with shining eyes.
Nana looked down at the child with tears in her eyes. "Nana will be going away for a long time, my Ena. Be good," she whispered as she bent down to the child's level.
Enawen pleaded, "Don't go, Nana. I wasn't bad. I did not do anything wrong! Why must you leave?"
Nana's tears flowed out of her green eyes. "My dear child," she whispered as she brushed back a lock of Enawen's hair. "The sea calls for me. It beckons Nana to come to it."
"Why can't we go with you, Nana?" the young child asked.
"It is not your time. Have no fear, Ena. I will see you again," Nana said in a quivering voice. She said, "Hold out your hand, Ena." The child obeyed. Nana took off her moon necklace and put it in the child's hand. "It is time for you to wear your mother's necklace," she whispered as she did so. "Keep it safe."
She stood up and hugged and kissed Ada one last time. "Goodbye, melamin," she whispered. She gave Enawen one last wistful look before mounting her horse and galloping away, her long traveling cloak billowing behind her.
"Nana! I'm coming with you!" young Ena cried out as she ran as fast as she could after her mother. "Nana!" ~End of Flashback~
I fingered my necklace, the same one Nana gave me 2900 years ago before she left. I missed her so.
When we arrived at the palace, the driver opened the door and helped me out. Ada followed.
At the top of the stairs stood Legolas. When he spotted me, he rushed toward me. "Ena!" he cried. When he spotted my father, he added with a small bow, "Lord Moonshine."
Ada replied with a small nod of his head, "Prince Legolas, how do you do this fine evening?"
Legolas smiled and said, "I am fine this evening." He turned back to me. "Ena, I have a surprise for you!" he exclaimed as he took my hand and led me into the great hall.
Legolas and I had been friends since I could remember. We were different in many ways though. I was a refined lady learning archery while he was a young prince already a master in archery. I had my group of social-class friends while he had friends in the upper class. My mother had always been friends with many ladies in the villages of Mirkwood. Their daughters had been my playmates when she visited them. Legolas, however, stayed away from the villages.
He dragged me along with such anxiousness that I had to stop him and ask, "What's the hurry? I'm not going anywhere later!"
Legolas turned around with a smile. "But your nanny is here this evening! She just arrived from Lórien!"
I gasped. Leliath here this evening? I laughed gleefully. "Really? She's here? Oh, where is she?" I asked eager to see my nanny from long ago.
"She is approaching you right now from behind," Legolas smiled.
I spun around and saw a young, tall, brown-haired female elf rushing toward me. She was one of the friends my mother had befriended from the villages. When Nana left, Leliath had taken her place in our household as my nanny. She took great care of me and was considered my second mother.
I laughed as she drew me in a tight embrace. "Lelly! You're here! But how? I thought you went to Lórien? I haven't seen you in 100 years!" I exclaimed through gasps.
She let go of me and laughed as well. "Well, the prince here," she said and nodded to Legolas who was grinning at the whole scene we were making. "He sent a notice to me telling me that you were anxious to see me again and that tonight's ball would be the best time to see you again."
I looked at Legolas and gave him a big, tremendous hug. "Thank you, thank you!" I shouted and placed a big kiss on his cheek.
He blushed slightly and replied, "I wanted to see you happy Ena. You should know that by now you are considered my young sister!"
I smiled at him and said, "Yes, well, I thank my big brother for this!" I turned back to Leliath. "So tell me, have you talked to Rialor, the person I had introduced you to?"
Leliath looked flustered for a moment then blushed. "Well, yes I did speak to him in Lórien. He seemed surprised to see me. Like you said, he was still as charming as ever. I had gotten to know him very well, and..." she laughed and jumped up and down, "He has asked me to marry him!" She held out her left hand and there, glittering on her fourth finger, was a diamond ring!
I gasped and hugged Leliath tightly. "Oh, I'm so happy for you! I knew you two would make the perfect couple!"
Leliath pulled away and said, "Indeed it was. We would never had met if it wasn't for your matchmaking!"
150 years before, I had met Rialor, the son of one of the lords in Lórien, through an acquaintance my father had. I got to know him well and thought that he would get along well with my nanny. I set them up and indeed, Leliath fell in love!
I smiled. Legolas came up from behind me and said, "Well, I'm happy for you, Leliath. I knew that you would find true love one day."
Leliath smiled then looked somewhere behind us. "Oh, there's Rialor beckoning me. Well, I must be off. It was nice to see you again, Ena. You have truly grown to be a lovely young lady," she said before leaving.
I smiled as I looked at her retreating form threading her way through the crowds. I turned back to Legolas when he said, "It is nice to see that Leliath has found her soul mate. And to think, she actually found him because of you!"
I made a scowling face and said, "It is not that ridiculous, Legolas. I merely met Rialor and thought him perfect for Leliath. It worked out just fine, didn't it?"
When I had told Legolas of the match I thought they would make, he laughed and told me to mind my own business. He said that we should not meddle in love and to let love take its course. I laughed in his face and said that love could not take place if they hadn't met. I also told him that Leliath would surely be married with Rialor.
Legolas smiled and said, "Well, you were lucky this time."
I shook a finger at him then said thoughtfully, "You know, I could be very helpful to society if I can take up a job as a matchmaker."
Legolas' smile dropped as he said seriously, "No, Ena. Do not think like that. You should not meddle in other people's business."
I looked at him and said, "But I have nothing to do anymore. Leliath would soon move to Lórien forever and I would be bored stiff!"
"What of the young ladies in the villages?"
I sighed. "The villages are a long way away to go visit every single day. I plan to be useful in society. I do not wish to be thought of as an elf that takes up space. I wish to be remembered as a thoughtful lady who many elves can rely on to help them find a soul mate."
Legolas shook his head. "Okay, whatever you say, Ena."
I smiled. I heard someone calling me from my right. I turned slightly and saw Fanador rushing towards me. Fanador was a lord that was one of my childhood playmates at the castle. He was known to be very, very close friends with Legolas.
"Fanador! How do you do?" I greeted him with a small curtsy.
"I am fine, Ena. How are you?"
"I am fine as well. Have you heard Leliath's news?" I asked.
"Yes, I heard. I am glad to hear that she had found her mate."
"Yes, it is very fortunate for her," I replied.
"Ena, you haven't come to the palace in a long time, have you?" Fanador asked.
I shook my head. "No, I am afraid I haven't the time to come as frequently as I had hoped. Besides, the ladies do not seem to want me here."
"Enawen!" a voice called again.
I turned around and saw Ariloth rushing towards me. Ariloth was a small elf who was a bit younger than I. She was the daughter of one of the peasants who was friends with Nana. She had a high, shrill voice and seemed to babble on and on about nothing. However, Nana had told me that I was to be polite and courteous towards her since she did not have many other friends.
I smiled and greeted her warmly with a small hug. "Ari! How nice it is to see you! What are you doing here at the palace?"
Ariloth blushed and replied, "Well, your father invited me here tonight. I must say, I was tremendously worried. I could not find my nice dress and when I found it, it was soiled. Then I had to borrow one of Nana's dresses. She was very angry but nevertheless let me wear it for tonight," and on and on she babbled.
I interrupted her and said, "Ari, I would like you to meet my friends Legolas, prince of Mirkwood, and Fanador, son of Lord and Lady Sunleaf."
Ariloth trembled visibly. I frowned and asked, "Are you all right, Ari?"
Ariloth curtsied shakily and replied, "Yes, I am fine. It's just that I had never met a prince before. All the girls in the villages were just talking about him non-stop..."
I smiled at Legolas who seemed a bit embarrassed. "Ariloth, I think your mother is calling you," I said when I saw Ariloth's mother scanning the crowds.
Ariloth turned around and said, "Indeed. Well, I must be off. Good night, everyone," and curtsied before departing.
Just then, the king announced that it was time for dinner. I followed Legolas to the dining halls. He helped me into my chair which was across from Leliath's. Next to her was a tall blonde haired elf named Rialor. On her other side sat a young brown-haired elf who looked like she was my age. I smiled at her when I caught her looking at me. She smiled back then quickly looked away.
Leliath, spotting me gazing at the elf, introduced me to her. "Ena, I want you to meet a friend of mine in Lórien, Nyssia Clearwaters. Nyssia, this is Lady Enawen Moonshine."
I smiled pleasantly at the elf and asked, "How do you do?"
Nyssia, obviously not comfortable with upper class society, answered, "I'm fine."
Leliath explained for her. "Nyssia grew up in the villages of Lórien and was from a peasant family, just like me."
I nodded my understanding. "This is Legolas, prince of Mirkwood, and this is Fanador, son of Lord Sunleaf," I introduced each of my friends.
"It is very nice to meet you," Legolas smiled.
Nyssia seemed a bit nervous and nodded slightly before looking at her lap. I frowned slightly but decided to ignore her behavior. Being with the peasants in the villages had given me the knowledge of the behavior of peasants.
During the dinner, I talked heartily with Rialor, Leliath, Legolas, and Fanador. I tried to make conversation with Nyssia by asking her questions of her home but she would only answer and look away.
After dinner, everyone went back to the great halls. Legolas asked a young maiden to dance while Fanador went to seek a maiden. I approached Nyssia who jumped slightly when she noticed me. "Are you having a good time, Nyssia?" I asked pleasantly.
Nyssia only nodded and shifted uncomfortably. I smiled and said, "You needn't be nervous around me. I won't bite."
Nyssia relaxed visibly. "Oh, I'm sorry, milady. I was just afraid that I might say the wrong thing and anger you. My friends back home warned me not to say anything irrational to the royal or else they would throw me into the dungeons or behead me."
I cocked my head to the side in amusement. 'So that's how the peasants think of us?' I thought.
Nyssia probably misinterpreted my expression, for her hands flew to her mouth. "Oh, I said something horrible, didn't I? Oh, please don't throw me into the dungeons!" she cried.
I laughed out loud. "Oh, Nyssia, those are false rumors. I would never throw you into the dungeons! I could never do that to any one! You're comment just amused me, that's all." I smiled at her. "I can tell that we would be best friends. An idea came into my head. "Nyssia, do you have a soul mate yet?"
Nyssia blushed a bit then shook her head timidly.
I smiled and said, "You know, there are many handsome and pleasant elves here in Mirkwood. Perhaps you would like me to help you find someone?"
Nyssia looked up with hope in her eyes. "Would you do that for me?" she asked.
"Of course I would. I am an experienced matchmaker!" I exclaimed.
Nyssia thought a moment and said, "All right!"
A/N: Okay, I own every character in this chapter but Legolas and the king. That's it. Well, ta-ta!
I looked at myself in the mirror one last time. My blonde hair hung down and stopped just above my waist. My green eyes shone with anticipation. I looked at the light pink dress that I wore. It was loose yet still fashionable. I sighed and headed out the door.
Ada stood waiting for me outside next to the carriage. "Enawen, what took you so long?" he asked.
I embraced him and said, "I could not find Nana's necklace and I simply can't leave without it."
Ada stepped away and looked at me with admiration. "You look gorgeous, Ena. You look just like your mother." He looked away, his eyes glimmering from the moonlight. "I miss her terribly."
I laid a comforting hand on his shoulder and whispered, "I do too. Yet we shall always have each other, won't we Ada?"
Ada looked at me again and smiled. "That we would, my child." He started quickly. "My, we are standing here in the night when we have a ball to attend! Quickly, Ena, climb in," he said as he opened the carriage door for me.
Before closing the door after him, he told the driver, "To the palace please."
As the forest flashed before my eyes on the way to the palace, I thought of my Nana. I remember her soft voice singing to me at night. She would comfort me, dry my tears, play with me, and be by my side when I needed her to be. I remember that fateful day, as if it was yesterday...
~Flashback~ "Nana, where are you going?" a young Enawen asked, looking up to her mother with shining eyes.
Nana looked down at the child with tears in her eyes. "Nana will be going away for a long time, my Ena. Be good," she whispered as she bent down to the child's level.
Enawen pleaded, "Don't go, Nana. I wasn't bad. I did not do anything wrong! Why must you leave?"
Nana's tears flowed out of her green eyes. "My dear child," she whispered as she brushed back a lock of Enawen's hair. "The sea calls for me. It beckons Nana to come to it."
"Why can't we go with you, Nana?" the young child asked.
"It is not your time. Have no fear, Ena. I will see you again," Nana said in a quivering voice. She said, "Hold out your hand, Ena." The child obeyed. Nana took off her moon necklace and put it in the child's hand. "It is time for you to wear your mother's necklace," she whispered as she did so. "Keep it safe."
She stood up and hugged and kissed Ada one last time. "Goodbye, melamin," she whispered. She gave Enawen one last wistful look before mounting her horse and galloping away, her long traveling cloak billowing behind her.
"Nana! I'm coming with you!" young Ena cried out as she ran as fast as she could after her mother. "Nana!" ~End of Flashback~
I fingered my necklace, the same one Nana gave me 2900 years ago before she left. I missed her so.
When we arrived at the palace, the driver opened the door and helped me out. Ada followed.
At the top of the stairs stood Legolas. When he spotted me, he rushed toward me. "Ena!" he cried. When he spotted my father, he added with a small bow, "Lord Moonshine."
Ada replied with a small nod of his head, "Prince Legolas, how do you do this fine evening?"
Legolas smiled and said, "I am fine this evening." He turned back to me. "Ena, I have a surprise for you!" he exclaimed as he took my hand and led me into the great hall.
Legolas and I had been friends since I could remember. We were different in many ways though. I was a refined lady learning archery while he was a young prince already a master in archery. I had my group of social-class friends while he had friends in the upper class. My mother had always been friends with many ladies in the villages of Mirkwood. Their daughters had been my playmates when she visited them. Legolas, however, stayed away from the villages.
He dragged me along with such anxiousness that I had to stop him and ask, "What's the hurry? I'm not going anywhere later!"
Legolas turned around with a smile. "But your nanny is here this evening! She just arrived from Lórien!"
I gasped. Leliath here this evening? I laughed gleefully. "Really? She's here? Oh, where is she?" I asked eager to see my nanny from long ago.
"She is approaching you right now from behind," Legolas smiled.
I spun around and saw a young, tall, brown-haired female elf rushing toward me. She was one of the friends my mother had befriended from the villages. When Nana left, Leliath had taken her place in our household as my nanny. She took great care of me and was considered my second mother.
I laughed as she drew me in a tight embrace. "Lelly! You're here! But how? I thought you went to Lórien? I haven't seen you in 100 years!" I exclaimed through gasps.
She let go of me and laughed as well. "Well, the prince here," she said and nodded to Legolas who was grinning at the whole scene we were making. "He sent a notice to me telling me that you were anxious to see me again and that tonight's ball would be the best time to see you again."
I looked at Legolas and gave him a big, tremendous hug. "Thank you, thank you!" I shouted and placed a big kiss on his cheek.
He blushed slightly and replied, "I wanted to see you happy Ena. You should know that by now you are considered my young sister!"
I smiled at him and said, "Yes, well, I thank my big brother for this!" I turned back to Leliath. "So tell me, have you talked to Rialor, the person I had introduced you to?"
Leliath looked flustered for a moment then blushed. "Well, yes I did speak to him in Lórien. He seemed surprised to see me. Like you said, he was still as charming as ever. I had gotten to know him very well, and..." she laughed and jumped up and down, "He has asked me to marry him!" She held out her left hand and there, glittering on her fourth finger, was a diamond ring!
I gasped and hugged Leliath tightly. "Oh, I'm so happy for you! I knew you two would make the perfect couple!"
Leliath pulled away and said, "Indeed it was. We would never had met if it wasn't for your matchmaking!"
150 years before, I had met Rialor, the son of one of the lords in Lórien, through an acquaintance my father had. I got to know him well and thought that he would get along well with my nanny. I set them up and indeed, Leliath fell in love!
I smiled. Legolas came up from behind me and said, "Well, I'm happy for you, Leliath. I knew that you would find true love one day."
Leliath smiled then looked somewhere behind us. "Oh, there's Rialor beckoning me. Well, I must be off. It was nice to see you again, Ena. You have truly grown to be a lovely young lady," she said before leaving.
I smiled as I looked at her retreating form threading her way through the crowds. I turned back to Legolas when he said, "It is nice to see that Leliath has found her soul mate. And to think, she actually found him because of you!"
I made a scowling face and said, "It is not that ridiculous, Legolas. I merely met Rialor and thought him perfect for Leliath. It worked out just fine, didn't it?"
When I had told Legolas of the match I thought they would make, he laughed and told me to mind my own business. He said that we should not meddle in love and to let love take its course. I laughed in his face and said that love could not take place if they hadn't met. I also told him that Leliath would surely be married with Rialor.
Legolas smiled and said, "Well, you were lucky this time."
I shook a finger at him then said thoughtfully, "You know, I could be very helpful to society if I can take up a job as a matchmaker."
Legolas' smile dropped as he said seriously, "No, Ena. Do not think like that. You should not meddle in other people's business."
I looked at him and said, "But I have nothing to do anymore. Leliath would soon move to Lórien forever and I would be bored stiff!"
"What of the young ladies in the villages?"
I sighed. "The villages are a long way away to go visit every single day. I plan to be useful in society. I do not wish to be thought of as an elf that takes up space. I wish to be remembered as a thoughtful lady who many elves can rely on to help them find a soul mate."
Legolas shook his head. "Okay, whatever you say, Ena."
I smiled. I heard someone calling me from my right. I turned slightly and saw Fanador rushing towards me. Fanador was a lord that was one of my childhood playmates at the castle. He was known to be very, very close friends with Legolas.
"Fanador! How do you do?" I greeted him with a small curtsy.
"I am fine, Ena. How are you?"
"I am fine as well. Have you heard Leliath's news?" I asked.
"Yes, I heard. I am glad to hear that she had found her mate."
"Yes, it is very fortunate for her," I replied.
"Ena, you haven't come to the palace in a long time, have you?" Fanador asked.
I shook my head. "No, I am afraid I haven't the time to come as frequently as I had hoped. Besides, the ladies do not seem to want me here."
"Enawen!" a voice called again.
I turned around and saw Ariloth rushing towards me. Ariloth was a small elf who was a bit younger than I. She was the daughter of one of the peasants who was friends with Nana. She had a high, shrill voice and seemed to babble on and on about nothing. However, Nana had told me that I was to be polite and courteous towards her since she did not have many other friends.
I smiled and greeted her warmly with a small hug. "Ari! How nice it is to see you! What are you doing here at the palace?"
Ariloth blushed and replied, "Well, your father invited me here tonight. I must say, I was tremendously worried. I could not find my nice dress and when I found it, it was soiled. Then I had to borrow one of Nana's dresses. She was very angry but nevertheless let me wear it for tonight," and on and on she babbled.
I interrupted her and said, "Ari, I would like you to meet my friends Legolas, prince of Mirkwood, and Fanador, son of Lord and Lady Sunleaf."
Ariloth trembled visibly. I frowned and asked, "Are you all right, Ari?"
Ariloth curtsied shakily and replied, "Yes, I am fine. It's just that I had never met a prince before. All the girls in the villages were just talking about him non-stop..."
I smiled at Legolas who seemed a bit embarrassed. "Ariloth, I think your mother is calling you," I said when I saw Ariloth's mother scanning the crowds.
Ariloth turned around and said, "Indeed. Well, I must be off. Good night, everyone," and curtsied before departing.
Just then, the king announced that it was time for dinner. I followed Legolas to the dining halls. He helped me into my chair which was across from Leliath's. Next to her was a tall blonde haired elf named Rialor. On her other side sat a young brown-haired elf who looked like she was my age. I smiled at her when I caught her looking at me. She smiled back then quickly looked away.
Leliath, spotting me gazing at the elf, introduced me to her. "Ena, I want you to meet a friend of mine in Lórien, Nyssia Clearwaters. Nyssia, this is Lady Enawen Moonshine."
I smiled pleasantly at the elf and asked, "How do you do?"
Nyssia, obviously not comfortable with upper class society, answered, "I'm fine."
Leliath explained for her. "Nyssia grew up in the villages of Lórien and was from a peasant family, just like me."
I nodded my understanding. "This is Legolas, prince of Mirkwood, and this is Fanador, son of Lord Sunleaf," I introduced each of my friends.
"It is very nice to meet you," Legolas smiled.
Nyssia seemed a bit nervous and nodded slightly before looking at her lap. I frowned slightly but decided to ignore her behavior. Being with the peasants in the villages had given me the knowledge of the behavior of peasants.
During the dinner, I talked heartily with Rialor, Leliath, Legolas, and Fanador. I tried to make conversation with Nyssia by asking her questions of her home but she would only answer and look away.
After dinner, everyone went back to the great halls. Legolas asked a young maiden to dance while Fanador went to seek a maiden. I approached Nyssia who jumped slightly when she noticed me. "Are you having a good time, Nyssia?" I asked pleasantly.
Nyssia only nodded and shifted uncomfortably. I smiled and said, "You needn't be nervous around me. I won't bite."
Nyssia relaxed visibly. "Oh, I'm sorry, milady. I was just afraid that I might say the wrong thing and anger you. My friends back home warned me not to say anything irrational to the royal or else they would throw me into the dungeons or behead me."
I cocked my head to the side in amusement. 'So that's how the peasants think of us?' I thought.
Nyssia probably misinterpreted my expression, for her hands flew to her mouth. "Oh, I said something horrible, didn't I? Oh, please don't throw me into the dungeons!" she cried.
I laughed out loud. "Oh, Nyssia, those are false rumors. I would never throw you into the dungeons! I could never do that to any one! You're comment just amused me, that's all." I smiled at her. "I can tell that we would be best friends. An idea came into my head. "Nyssia, do you have a soul mate yet?"
Nyssia blushed a bit then shook her head timidly.
I smiled and said, "You know, there are many handsome and pleasant elves here in Mirkwood. Perhaps you would like me to help you find someone?"
Nyssia looked up with hope in her eyes. "Would you do that for me?" she asked.
"Of course I would. I am an experienced matchmaker!" I exclaimed.
Nyssia thought a moment and said, "All right!"
A/N: Okay, I own every character in this chapter but Legolas and the king. That's it. Well, ta-ta!
