Disclaimer: I own not of Lord of the rings, I only own Arownen Tearith and Derthi. Also Arownen's world, though I wish I did write LOTR I didn't... live with it..I have to...

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Several hours later, Legolas woke. Arownen was sitting beside him. She was clothed now in silver. Her long dress made her glow more than she had the day before. Around her neck, she wore a silver fairy with wings of a star.

"You slept for some time." She whispered now lying down beside him.

"Dinner is being set then." Legolas said. He then took her hands and they both sat up.

She nodded and they got up from the bed. Her dress flowed around her as she took gentle soundless steps towards the door. Legolas stood there, his eyes traced her steps and her flowing dress.

"Beautiful evening star." He said. Then he walked towards her and came within a couple inches from between her lips to his own. She leaned into him, but sidetracked her face and came to his ear.

"Dinner is being set, your guests will arrive soon." She whispered. Then turning she walked out of the door and disappeared.

He got up and brushed himself off. Then he headed out the door to find her waiting for him next the rail looking to the first floor. He walked to her and looked down. His guests were indeed arriving, most were elven maidens, curious about as to the lady that had just arrived in their lovely Mirkwood. Then some elven men and few mortals appeared from the great doors to the outside forest.

Arownen then took his hand and led him from the balcony of the second floor to the steps. She lifted her dress, revealing silver glass shoes that twinkled on her light slender feet.

They went down the stairs and into the dining room. The table of gold and green was set in wood but painted beautifully of leaves trees and rivers. The chairs were of gold and the surroundings of the room were indeed a site to see. White walls with various animals painted into the fading forest-like background.

Legolas led Arownen to the far end of the table, opposite of were his father sat. as they walked to their seats, Arownen seated on the left of the prince, the elves starred at her. Her grace and beauty astounded some, though others thought she was too done up with her hair of a golden brown waterfall cascading down her back of her silver dress with fairy star necklace.

Tearith and Derthi sat next to Legolas on the right hand side, Tearith being placed exactly next to the prince across from Arownen.

The elf maiden next to Arownen asked her about her home as dinner was served and wine was brought out. Arownen told of her home and of her brother's death. She talked much to the maiden. Then one of the elves got upset and raised in her seat.

"What purpose brings you to Mirkwood?" the elf maiden viscously inclined.

"I have distress in my home." Arownen said simply picking up her silver glass and drinking some wine.

"What makes you think you can steal away or have the the heart of our prince? Just because you are Royalty?" To this most of the elve, ladies started talking amongst themselves saying, "yes what gives her right," and, "she is not of Mirkwood kindred."

Legolas jumped up but the king told him quickly to sit down. Then he spoke.

"My fair Maidens I apologize." Legolas was about to jump again with his father's words but Arownen took his hand and reassured him with her eyes.

"I am sorry the fair Arownen is to beautiful to grace your presence at dinner. For this, you all are no longer in the company of my dinner. Anyone who thinks ill of Princess Arownen is just to take leave." He announced.

No one got up or said anything. The king went back to eating and as did everyone else, though angered and confused. They looked evilly at Arownen while the one sitting beside her still asked her simple questions in a friendly manner.

After dinner everyone took their leave and Arownen turned to Legolas and let her fingers slide down his arms and neck.

"Will you, my lord, show me your beautiful gardens?" she asked him looking into his eyes.

"No My lady." He said taking her hand off his arm. "You will not call me my lord, we are both of fair comings. Please address me as Legolas.

She nodded, "And you will address me as Arownen." She said and smiled.

He smiled as well as he stood from the table lifting Arownen's hand to have her stand.

"We must go see my father about the news you told him about earlier." Legolas said.

They looked at the king and he seemed to guess what their thoughts were as he waved for them to go outside and leave him in his peace. They gladly took leave. He led her out to the garden near the pond.

She gazed around for a few moments, seeing the ebony trees and the cold winter snow on the ground. The pond was frozen of ice and the only thing to hear were birds that flew above the tree branches.

She put her arms around Legolas. "I wish that we never part, dear Legolas." She said.

"And we shall not." He gazed into her eyes and then kissed her cheek.

"Legolas, I shall need to go to my people. I cannot stay here forever. My father has lost his son, it would grieve him to learn he has lost yet a daughter. Though he has one other son to be his heir, he would not forget his only daughter. He also needs news of my brothers death ." She said as she now embraced him tight.

"Then, you will leave?" He pulled away from her. The moonlight was shining on her face making everything around they seem dark but her slender form.

"I must Legolas," she said softly.

He dropped his hands and walked away from her towards a stone bench near the pond. She looked at him with concern. She did not want to leave him. Nor did he want her to part from him. But she needed to be with her people. Right now they were who needed her most.

"Legolas," she started. He raised a hand to stop her from speaking.

"No need explain Arownen. You are wise, beyond my years. Everything has gone so fast. I do not fall for elves or Mortals as easily as you have made me desire you. I crave you Arownen. If I don't see your face, I am afraid my world will turn into shadow." He gazed into the night.

"And I you my love, though I feel the same way for you Legolas. You are like sunlight to the trees and stars to the night." She walked to him and lifted his face to see hers. Her eyes filled with concern and passion but her face showing nothing.

He stood up from the bench. He was about four inches taller than Lady Arownen. He then lifted her face to see his. She pulled his lips down onto hers. She had dreamed of the feel of him. Though she had never had a chance to stop and tell him how she felt.

He put his hands around her hips, his tongue went into her mouth, and they stood there for seeming hours. He felt his legs about to give out from the amazing passion of the moment. He lifted his hand from her hips and felt his way over her stomach and onto her. He felt her, thinking how lovely and fair she was. She then took his hands and backed away.

He opened his eyes and was about to pull her back to him but refrained. His eyes told his story of want and need for her. He did not understand, though he knew she felt the same of him.

She walked back more and sat on the bench. She watched the slim glowing body of Legolas stand before her. Nothing though, could she see more than his eyes. They were concerned yet passionate, mysterious yet moving. She was amazed by them, as she looked deep.

He walked to her finally and sat next to her putting his hands over her own. He looked at her though she looked away from him. She could feel his eyes upon her, though she did not turn. Legolas broke the silence.

"Why do you pull away Arownen? Did I offend you or do something you did not like? Do you not Desire me as I desire you? He said gravely. He looked at her his eyes were now burning. It took him all wisdom and strength to not pull her towards him.

"Will you not speak." He said. Then he looked at the ground as if it was too much to ask of a maiden so fair.

"Legolas," she began, "What is your Desire for me? Do I posses only beauty for you?" she asked him truthfully and now they both looked at each other.

"I do not only love you because you are beautiful, I love you because you are also wise and trustworthy. You have good judgment and I respect you. You are more than a friend, though you know that, you are the thing I desire. I wish your knowledge, your grace, and your power to be within me, though I cannot have you inside me I will try to have you as close to me as I can. You are my love, Arownen." He finished and fell silent.

"Your words are beautiful Legolas." She said. "Now I wish you closer to me, for you are wise past your years as well, and more so than you think. You are fair and have such grace. Though you are deadly and not without weapons, I have such loyalty and trust towards you that you would never hurt anything at will unless it be of the dark lord or evil powers." She said.

They both now go up the walked to the pond of ice. They then kiss, though this kiss was soft and beautiful it was ended quickly by Arownen.

Her ears perked up as she heard something of movement in a bush near them. She then grabbed the bow and an arrow from Legolas's quiver and notched it. She looked intently at it and saw what came from behind. Derthi stood and held up his hands. She sighed and put down the bow and handed it to Legolas.

"Derthi! How dare you spy on Arownen and I, how long have you been there?" he ordered.

"Long enough." The companion laughed. Arownen smiled at him then nodded her head.

"Why then were you there?" Legolas commanded. He did not drop his tone nor soften his expression.

Derthi bowed low. "I have come hear because the archery field is yonder over there. In addition, Tearith and I heard some talk, so we came to look. That is when I saw you and lady Arownen kissing. I tried to take my leave though I did not wish to disturb you or make noise, so I stood in my place and was going to wait until you had gone. Though I made nose because I was trying to fix my bow, I seemed to have a broken string." He lifted his bow as he spoke.

Legolas looked skeptical though he was not mad at his friend. He nodded and took his leave with Arownen. Then when to her room and talked for a while.

"I must take my leave soon." She said gravely to him. "My father will worry."

"When?" He sighed looking down to the floor.

"I do not know." She said.

"Must you?" he said

She nodded and took up his hands in hers. Then kissed his lips softly, and quickly broke the kiss, but this time Legolas did not resist, he lightly grasped her arms and pulled her towards him in a kiss. They then walked over to the bed still kissing and sat down.

He started to unbutton the back of her dress as he kissed her. She was unbuttoning his tunic as well. The passion an heat growing on them as they touched lips, the moment went to a blur, and they laid down on the bed. They sank into the silver silk sheets, the passion was now too much to resist.

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