Author's Notes: I just want to say thank you for all of the reviews. Although there are only a few readers, it still gives me that extra "oomph" to keep writing this story. Thanks again!

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Chapter Three

Legolas sat in the den skimming through a random book, trying to pass the time. He had forgotten that Tinylia was a mortal and needed more rest than himself. Awakening at dawn was something most mortals did not do.

After a few hours of sitting in the den and talking to the elves that came and went, he decided to go to Tinylia's chamber and see if she had awoken. He walked quietly down the corridor and then stood before her door. He knocked twice and then called her name.

"Tinylia?"

No answer. He knocked once more. "Tinylia? Are you awake?"

When again there was no answer, he cracked the door open and peered inside. When his eyes made contact with the bed, he saw the outline of a figure under the covers. He stepped in side and silently shut the door behind him. He walked to the bed and sat on the edge of it, careful not to wake the beautiful girl that lie asleep.

He smiled at her as he watched her peacefully sleeping. His hand gently caressed her soft cheek as he spoke her name.

"Tinylia." He said softly. She did not wake.

He brushed a few strands of hair away from her face and then marveled at her beauty. His finger traced her lips before he spoke her name again. "Tinylia."

This time her eyes slowly fluttered open and a yawn escaped from her mouth. Legolas chuckled as she slowly sat up, half awake - half asleep. She yawned again and then turned to face Legolas, surprised to see him.

"Oh no." Tinylia managed to say, gradually awakening.

"What's wrong? Do you want me to leave? I'm sorry if I have intruded."Legolas quickly began to say, but was then cut off just as quickly by Tinylia.

"No, no.you have not intruded. I should be the one apologizing. I've overslept and we were supposed to spend the day together. I'm terribly sorry." She said, afraid she had disappointed Legolas.

"It's alright. We can still spend the afternoon together. Can't we?" he asked.

"Of course we can! Just let me get dressed and I will meet you in the courtyard. I won't keep you waiting any longer." She answered.

Legolas nodded and left Tinylia to change. He sat patiently on a bench and watched a group of young male elves practicing their archery and now-and- then swinging their knives at one another. He laughed when on of them messed up and caused and argument to erupt.

He turned around when he heard light footsteps behind him. Before him was Tinylia dressed in a royal blue dress, the bottom of it just grazing the ground. The golden band around her waist hugged her hips. The top of the dress was snug, showing every curve she possessed. A large smile played across his lips before he realized he was staring.

Tinylia smiled shyly when she realized what he was doing. Her cheeks turned a rosy pink color. She looked down so Legolas wouldn't see.

"Vanimle sila tiri (your beauty shines bright)." Legolas said snapping out of his trance.

"Hanta lle (thank you)." She responded quietly.

Legolas lifted his arm for Tinylia to take. She did as she heard her name called.

"Tinylia! Come here and see if you can defeat me! I promised I'd give you another chance!" it was her ex-friend Athalien. Last week he had challenged her to a dual, she accepted but lost.

"I can't today! I'm spending some time with Legolas!" she answered, not wanting to fight him.

"Yes you can." Legolas said. "I'll watch, I'd like to see you beat him anyway."

Legolas walked Tinylia to where Athalien was. "She accepts your challenge."

Athalien grinned and picked up two knives and a sword. "Choose your weapon, milady."

Tinylia thought for a moment, and then chose the sword. The last time she had chosen the knives; Athalien was more skilled with them than she and had beaten her quite easily. But this time would be different; her father was one of the best swordsmen she knew. He had taught her well and she was confident.

"You have chosen wiser this time." Athalien said taking the knives and whipping them around.

"And this time you will lose." Tinylia said whipping the sword in return.

Legolas stood with the other elves and smiled. He knew Tinylia was very skilled with the sword, better than with the bow and arrow. And she was a very good archer.

"We shall see about that." With that comment, Athalien leapt at Tinylia swinging his knives. Tinylia swung her sword blocking the blow. She flipped it to her right causing Athalien to drop one of his knives. She smiled slyly and stepped back. Athalien glared at her with his blue eyes and attacked again. This time, he backed Tinylia up against a tree.

"What can you do now? I believe you have lost." He said with a devilish grin. He moved his face close to hers. Tinylia could feel his breath on her neck. A bead of sweat rolled slowly down her neck to her chest. Athalien took notice of this and whispered in her ear, "Lle maa quell linquë (you look good wet)."

This caused Tinylia to get somewhat angry. With all of her strength she pushed him off of her. He fell back in surprise, almost dropping his knife. Tinylia swung her sword at him. He blocked her first few blows but lost when Tinylia flicked her wrist and Athalien's knife fell to his side. He fell to ground in shock. Tinylia knelt down next to him and whispered in his ear, "Lasta lalaithamin (listen to my laughter)."

With that, she stood up and laughed. She dropped the sword and strutted to Legolas. He grinned at her, "Lle ume quell (you did well)."

Tinylia grinned and took his arm. They walked back to the courtyard, laughing about the event that had just occurred. Just as they were about to enter the gardens, a group of horsemen passed behind them rather quickly. After examining their attire, Tinylia realized they were men from Gondor.

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A/N: Sorry the chapter was so short and stupid! But I promise, it will get better!!! Don't forget to review! PLEASE review!!!!!!!