A/N: This chapter has almost nothing on Legolas! Sorry!

I got to work looking for suitable elves for Nyssia. Leliath told me that they would be staying with the king for at least a year.

I spent a lot of time with Nyssia. I found out that she loved reading, horse-back riding, taking strolls, and art. I went over the list of elves I had considered for Nyssia. I looked at the middle of the list. 'Fanador'. Hmm... Now there was a worthy elf. I decided to look into it.

When I take her for walks along the outskirts of the palace walls, we meet many male-elves who seem to be very interested in her. One of these was Iselor Moondust. I would catch him looking awestruck at Nyssia sometimes. I would also catch Nyssia looking at him fondly.

Wanting to know more of this, I would always lead Nyssia to speak of him. And she readily obliged, speaking of all of his deeds. "Oh, he's sweet and charming and hardly anyone dislikes him. Once, he came up to my room with fresh picked apples just because I had told him that I liked them!"

I felt a little scared then. 'Oh, what if she is falling in love with him?' I thought to myself. "And what of his looks? Is he handsome?" I asked.

"Oh! not handsome-not at all handsome. I thought him very plain at first, but I do not think him so plain now. One does not, you know, after a time. But, did you never see him?" she asked.

"Of course I've seen him! He would usually help Legolas teach me archery. He is kind and sweet!" I replied.

A month after meeting Nyssia, she and I went strolling through the gardens of the palace. She had sent a letter to me telling me that she needed to see me quickly. I rushed over as soon as I could and found her very jumpy. "Ena, I want to discuss something with you. You are a very dear friend, and I know of your efforts to try and find a husband for me. But someone sent me a letter a week ago and I wanted to ask you what you thought of it," she said, eagerly handing me a piece of parchment.

I took it and read:

Dear Nyssia,

I have gotten to know you well over the last month or so. I have always anticipated our meetings during our nightly walks. I have become very fond of you and I know that this is abrupt but I would like to ask to have your hand in marriage. Please do not hesitate to tell me what you think of me.

Your beloved,

Iselor Moondust

I gaped at the parchment. "He sent this to you?" I asked when I finally recovered from my shock.

Nyssia's smile faded when she saw my expression. "No, actually, he delivered this to me in person. Oh, why do you look that way, Ena?"

I shook my head. "Do you not think him acceptable? Should I reject his offer?" she asked me.

"My dear, I just do not think this match would be well-made. I think you should make your own choice though. But I can foresee in the future that this marriage would not go so well!"

"Oh. So I should reject him, shouldn't I?" she asked me.

"Yes, that would be my opinion. But then again, you can make your own choices."

"No, I trust what you say. I shall reject him," Nyssia said confidently. She took the piece of parchment from my hands and ripped it up. "There!" she exclaimed with triumph. I smiled as we continued our walk. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What?!" Legolas yelled.

"What?" I asked him as I fitted my arrow on my bow.

"How can you do such a thing!" he exclaimed.

"I merely helped her decide. Iselor is not fit for her," I calmly explained.

"Nay, he is a very good elf. He would make her happy. You took away that happiness from both Nyssia and Iselor. They would make a splendid couple!" he said.

"No, I think differently," I said as I positioned my bow. This conversation was not going as well as I had planned. I thought that Legolas would say, 'Splendid work, Ena! You truly are a matchmaker!' Instead he yells at me saying that I had made the worst mistake possible.

"I told you not to do something that you would regret!" he rambled on.

I let the arrow go. To my frustration, it hit the outer ring of the board. "Well, I do not regret what I did. In fact, I think I saved her from an unfortunate mistake," I said coolly.

"All right, Ena. I'll let this go for now. But someone else should ask for Nyssia's hand in marriage, do not even think about interfering!" he said.

I sighed. "Okay, I get the idea. Still I shall keep my opinion of Iselor. He is beneath Nyssia. That's all I could say about him."

"Even when he helped you learn archery?" Legolas asked.

"Yes, even if he did help me learn archery. You were the one who should have been teaching me, not him. I never asked him to."

Legolas sighed. "Why do meddle in other people's businesses, Ena?"

I smiled and turned to him. "I want everyone to be as happy and as carefree as me. See? I have no problems. If I help other people with their problems, then the world shall be peaceful!"

Legolas chuckled. "Whatever you say, Ena. Whatever you say."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I decided that I should concentrate on pairing Nyssia and Farador together. I got Ada's permission to host a party at our home.

The night of the ball was eventful indeed. All of my friends were there: Leliath, Rialor, Legolas, Ariloth, and, of course, Nyssia and Farador. Many other people were there as well.

"What do you think about Farador?" I asked Nyssia at the party gesturing to Farador.

"Oh, well he is nice and handsome. I suppose he is just fine," Nyssia replied brightening a bit. Ever since I told her to reject Iselor's offer, she had been quite melancholy.

"Good, good. Stay here for a while. I'll be back," I said, my plan forming. I walked swiftly over to Farador who seemed to be looking for someone.

"Good evening, Farador," I greeted.

"Oh! Good evening, Enawen," he replied.

"I have a question, Farador. What do you think of Nyssia?"

"Um... she seems very enjoyable. She is quiet, nice, and charming. Why?"

"Hm? Oh, I was just wondering, that's all. She seems awfully lonely over there, standing by herself. Why don't you ask her for a dance?" I inquired.

"Hm... perhaps I will," Farador said, and headed towards her.

I watched as Nyssia's face brightened as she accepted his offer. I smiled when she glanced nervously at me when Farador led her to the dance floor. While they were dancing, I saw them conversing happily with each other.

I spotted Legolas heading towards me. "Would you like to dance, Ena?" he asked when he reached my side.

I smiled and replied, "Gladly."

I took his hand and let him lead me to the dance floor. As we danced, he commented, "I see Nyssia's getting along well with Farador. Does the credit go to you?"

I nodded and said, "Yes, I set them up. I think they would make a beautiful couple, don't you think?"

Legolas shook his head. "No. I think it was wrong to do that. You should let Nyssia have a say in this."

I stared at him hard. "Legolas, Nyssia accepted the dance willingly. I merely suggested to Farador to ask her to dance. That is all."

Legolas shook his head again. "I still think it is a bad idea, Ena."

The music stopped. I walked away from Legolas before he could stop me. I went to the juice table to get something to drink. Nyssia rushed over to me a moment later.

"Oh! Farador asked me to dance! Did you tell him to?" she asked, flustered and red.

I smiled and said, "Why, no! I merely said that you seemed lonely by yourself and suggested that he dance with you. He jumped at the opportunity! It was none of my doing!"

"Oh, I thank you, Ena! You are truly a good friend. You know, I'm beginning to forget about Iselor. Now that I've met Farador. He's wonderful, Ena!"

I smiled. "Yes, that is what I thought to. I said to myself, 'Ena, Farador would be the perfect one for Nyssia. They would make the loveliest couple ever!' and so it is!" I exclaimed happily.

That night, Farador sought Nyssia out for almost every single dance. Nyssia gladly accepted every single one. I was glad that my friend had found the one she loved.