May it Be
By Siren
Hey guys. Sorry it took so long for me to update. Anyway, Lily gets a tour of Mirkwood, and opens up to Legolas a little bit. But just as they start to get a little closer, his father sends him to Rivendell to attend the council of the One Ring. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May it be an evening star
Shines strong upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
-"May it be" by Enya
Lily opened her eyes to see a pair of amethyst ones in front of her. Letting out a yelp she scrambled away from the person in front of her. The young woman blinked at her actions than smiled warmly. "Forgive me my lady, I did not mean to startle you. My name is Eri, and I'm going to help you bathe and get dressed. Would you like something to eat?" Staring blankly at Eri, she shook her head and ran her hand through her mussed hair. "I'm sorry. I guess I've been a little jumpy lately and..." she trailed off, noticing something about the girl.
"Uh, do you know that your ears are pointed?" Eri lifted an eyebrow and chuckled. "Of course. All elves do." Lily stared at her for a moment. "Elves? You're an elf?" Eri laughed lightly. "And what else would I be?" Lily shrugged. "It's just that I've never met an elf before." Eri smiled. "Of course you have. An elf brought you here, silly." Lily's eyes widened. "Legolas? I didn't know that he was an elf." Eri shook her head at the girl's confused look. "Of course he's an elf! Didn't you notice his ears?"
She frowned. Come to think of it, she hadn't seen his ears. His hair always covered them. Why didn't he tell her? Here she was making a fool of herself. Her frown deepened and she crossed her arms over her chest. Eri noticed her sudden pout and placed a smooth hand on her's. "Don't be cross with him. He probably thought that you knew, or didn't want to frighten you. Legolas is very kind, he would never embarrass someone on purpose."
Relaxing a little, she looked at the Elvin girl in front of her. "So, you said something about a bath?" Eri brightened. "Yes, there's a bathing pool in the next room. I'll help you since the healer doesn't want you to strain yourself." Lily sat up a bit. "Healer?" Eri nodded. "The healer tended to you last night. He didn't want to wake you since you had such a hard day. Legolas was quite worried though. He explained how you got injured, helping him to escape the orcs. I must say, you're the talk of the kingdom."
Lily smiled shyly. "I am?" Eri nodded and stood up. "Come now, the sooner we get you cleaned up, the sooner we can see the King about your situation." She helped Lily stand, and noticed her grimace at the sudden movement. "Easy now, you're going to be sore for a few days." She led the human to the bathing pool and helped her undress. Slipping into the water, she was amazed to find that it was warm. Eri poured something into her hand and looked at Lily. "Wet your hair please." Lily did so, and Eri began to massage the substance into her hair.
"This should keep your hair manageable for at least three days." Lily nodded, and went back to thinking of the night before. She had been so cold to Legolas, despite his efforts to be kind to her. She knew that he had only good intentions, but she couldn't tell him. She would apologize, but she wouldn't tell him anything personal about herself. Once Eri was finished, she left Lily to bathe the rest of herself. "Call me if you need anything. I'll be picking out a dress for you."
Drawing her knees to her chest, she shuddered. The water was beginning to cool, sending a chill down her spine. Mirkwood...she still didn't know where she was. Sighing, she stood up and grabbed what she guessed was a towel. She dried herself off, and stepped into her room. She looked around and saw that Eri wasn't there. "Hello? Eri?" Something grey caught her eye, and she noticed a dress on her bed. It was a simple dress, something that she was very grateful for. She put it on and studied herself in a mirror. It hung off of her shoulders and was sleeveless. She tied the bodice around her, and twirled a bit.
Smiling like a child, she let her brown hair fall in front of her eyes. She smiled softly to herself. She hadn't worn a dress since she was thirteen, and that was to a wedding reception. She remembered how her mother tamed her hair and put on her make up, turning her scrawny thirteen- year-old daughter into a beautiful young woman. Her mother had looked so proud of her that day.
"I see that you like the dress." She tensed and quickly turned around. Legolas stood in the doorway, his face betraying no emotion. "Oh, yes I like it. It's been so long since I've worn one." Legolas nodded and turned to leave. Feeling her heart clench, she grabbed his arm. "Wait, please," she pleaded. Legolas stopped but did not turn around. "I'm sorry that I snapped at you last night. I was upset and I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just that, well, it's been so long since I've really opened up to anyone. Please don't be angry with me."
Legolas turned around, his eyes gentle and soft. "I was not angry with you, Lady Lily. I simply did not want to upset you again." She was still apprehensive. "You're really not mad at me?" He offered her a small smile and shook his head. "No." Allowing herself to smile a bit, she tugged at the dress. "So, is the dress okay? I mean, the last time I wore one was almost six years ago." Legolas pretended to think and put on a serious face. "Turn around." Lily did so. "Mm-hm, turn around again." Lily rolled her eyes but spun around again. "All right, one more time." Lily growled but consented. "I'm getting dizzy," she pouted.
Legolas smiled. "You look fine. I just wanted to see how many times I could get you to spin around like that." Lily stopped spinning and tried to shove him but missed. She stumbled a bit, and he steadied her. "Okay, no more spinning for me." He smiled slightly, and she looked at his ears curiously. "All right, you've had your fun making me dizzy. Now let me see your ears." He blinked at her. "Pardon?" Lily rolled her eyes and lifted some of his hair up. "Thought so. Eri said that you were an elf. Why didn't you tell me?"
Legolas studied her for a moment. "I didn't want to frighten you." She cocked an eyebrow. "You think having pointy ears would scare me after that Orc attack? Besides, they're kind of neat." He blushed faintly. "Most humans are uncomfortable around elves." She smiled softly. "You've been extra nice to me ever since I came here. Why would I be uncomfortable around you? If anything I should be grateful. Which I am, by the way." Legolas shook his head. "Think nothing of it."
Lily sat on the bed and looked at him suspiciously. "Is there anything else about you that I should know? Any deep dark secrets, murders, or a psychotic cousin?" He shook his head. "No, no, no and no." He sat down next to her. "What about you?" Lily looked up at him. "What about me?" "Well my lady, all I know about you is your name and where you come from. Where are your parents? Where are your friends?" She froze at the questions and looked away.
"I don't, I mean I can't really, I don't want to talk about it." Legolas frowned. "But if I knew your family's name, perhaps I could send for them." Lily shifted under his gaze. "You wouldn't be able to find them." "I have some of the best trackers in my kingdom, I'm sure I could find them." Unable to tolerate any more prodding, she stood up. "Look, I don't want to talk about it. Please stop pushing." Legolas noticed that her skin had grown considerably pale, and he nodded. "All right."
Lily wrapped her arms around herself, withdrawing a bit. Wanting to take her mind off of everything, he took her hand. "Come. I'll show you around the kingdom." Lily nodded and forced a small smile. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There was only one word that could capture Mirkwood: Beautiful. The borders were surrounded by lush forests, and the gardens were incredible. She stopped beneath a Willow Tree, and touched one of the leaves. "I love this tree. I used to play under one when I was little," she said with a small smile. Legolas smiled, happy that she was finally opening up a bit. "What else did you do as a child?" Lily shrugged, touching the bark of the tree lightly. "I played with the kids in my neighborhood mostly. My best friend was a girl named Sarah. We told each other everything."
Her face darkened for a moment. "But I haven't talked to her for years now." Legolas walked up softly behind her. "Why?" Lily just looked at the scenery around her. "We drifted apart, I guess. I was busy with school, and she was off making new friends." The elf frowned. The sadness from the night before returned to her eyes. "Do you miss her?" he asked softly. Her face remained emotionless. "I've grown used to be alone. I still wonder how she's doing, but other than that..." she trailed off.
She sat down in the warm grass, and leaned against the tree. Legolas sat down next to her, his eyes never leaving her face. "It must be lonely." Lily sighed and looked away. "Sometimes. But it's better for me to be alone. You can't get hurt if you're alone," she whispered. She wrapped her arms around her knees, drawing them to her chest. She rested her chin on her knees, her mind drifting back to memories of happier times. She was snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a warm hand on her own. She looked at the elf beside her, his eyes showing concern and sympathy.
"It may feel safer to be alone, but it won't make the pain disappear," he said. Lily shrugged. "Maybe not. But it doesn't make it any worse," she replied and stood up. She brushed the dirt off of her dress, and grimaced at the grass stains. "Great. The first time in years that I wear a dress, I get it dirty," she grumbled. She heard Legolas chuckle lightly behind her. "Oh shut up," she growled teasingly. "Forgive me my Lady, but it is a rare sight to see a maiden as disheveled as you are."
She turned to him with a smile, hands on her hips. "First you make me dizzy, now you make fun of me? I suggest you stop the teasing before I decide to strike back," she warned. Legolas raised an eyebrow. "Is that a threat?" Lily smirked. "You bet it is." The Elvin prince smiled. "Never has such a messy maiden threatened me. Perhaps the trauma of the grass stains are clouding your judgment." Lily's eyes narrowed. "You are one dead elf," she growled and leapt at him, tackling him to the ground.
She picked up a handful of dirt and smeared it on his shirt. "Ha! Now you're messy too!" she laughed. Legolas pretended to look indignant, and smeared some dirt on her face. "Hey!" she shouted, appalled. "This means war!" she yelled, and toyed with his hair, messing it up. He quickly retaliated, throwing her onto her back and tickling her. "H-hey! This isn't fair!" she giggled. "Do you relent?" he asked with a smile. Lily's sides felt as though they would split. "I relent! I relent!" she cried.
He stopped his tickling attack, and helped her stand up. Once she was on her feet, she looked at him with a pout. "Now I'm really messy," she pouted. Legolas laughed at the site of her. Smirking, she bent down, got a handful of dirt, and rubbed it onto his scalp. (A/N- do you have ANY idea how hard it is to get sand out of your hair?) Legolas looked at her in complete shock. His eyes narrowed, and he shook his head. "Now you have crossed the line," he said with a devilish smirk. Lily let out a yelp as he lunged at her, and she ran.
Both were laughing and panting when they returned to the castle. Lily was leaning against Legolas, her face flushed from laughing. A voice cleared behind them, and they turned around. Thranduil stood in front of them, one eyebrow lifted in amusement. Legolas quickly become serious and bowed. "Father, this is Lady Lily," he announced. Thranduil nodded. "I thought as much. I am Lord Thranduil, king of Mirkwood." Lily's eyes widened. If he was a king, and Legolas was his son, than that meant that he was a prince.
She shot the younger elf a glare, and he shrank back a bit. Thranduil noticed the glare and sighed. "Legolas forgot to mention his lineage again, didn't he? Well let me confirm your suspicions. Yes, he's a prince." She smacked Legolas's arm, anger flashing in her eyes. "You lied to me! I can't believe you lied to me!" she shouted. Legolas opened his mouth to apologize, but her glare shut him up. She turned to Thranduil, her face now wiped clean of emotion. "Sir, do you know of my situation?" He nodded. "Yes, but I'm afraid that I do not know how to help you."
Her face fell. Thranduil smiled softly. "Do not worry. I believe that Lord Elrond may be able to help you. Legolas, I need you to deliver a message to him. You may also escort Lady Lily there as well. Now if you don't mind, I have other matters to attend to. It was a pleasure meeting you, Lady Lily." With that, he turned and left. Legolas sighed, and looked at the mortal next to him. Her eyes were locked on his father's retreating form. "I'm sure that Lord Elrond will be able to help." Lily looked at him and frowned. "Oh yes, I'm sure that he's dealt with people from other worlds before, your highness," she sneered.
"I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about my lineage. I didn't want you to be uncomfortable around me." Lily looked up at him. "The only people I'm uncomfortable around are liars," she said and walked away, hurt clear in her eyes.
2 Be Continued....
Hey guys. Sorry it took so long for me to update. Anyway, Lily gets a tour of Mirkwood, and opens up to Legolas a little bit. But just as they start to get a little closer, his father sends him to Rivendell to attend the council of the One Ring. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May it be an evening star
Shines strong upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
-"May it be" by Enya
Lily opened her eyes to see a pair of amethyst ones in front of her. Letting out a yelp she scrambled away from the person in front of her. The young woman blinked at her actions than smiled warmly. "Forgive me my lady, I did not mean to startle you. My name is Eri, and I'm going to help you bathe and get dressed. Would you like something to eat?" Staring blankly at Eri, she shook her head and ran her hand through her mussed hair. "I'm sorry. I guess I've been a little jumpy lately and..." she trailed off, noticing something about the girl.
"Uh, do you know that your ears are pointed?" Eri lifted an eyebrow and chuckled. "Of course. All elves do." Lily stared at her for a moment. "Elves? You're an elf?" Eri laughed lightly. "And what else would I be?" Lily shrugged. "It's just that I've never met an elf before." Eri smiled. "Of course you have. An elf brought you here, silly." Lily's eyes widened. "Legolas? I didn't know that he was an elf." Eri shook her head at the girl's confused look. "Of course he's an elf! Didn't you notice his ears?"
She frowned. Come to think of it, she hadn't seen his ears. His hair always covered them. Why didn't he tell her? Here she was making a fool of herself. Her frown deepened and she crossed her arms over her chest. Eri noticed her sudden pout and placed a smooth hand on her's. "Don't be cross with him. He probably thought that you knew, or didn't want to frighten you. Legolas is very kind, he would never embarrass someone on purpose."
Relaxing a little, she looked at the Elvin girl in front of her. "So, you said something about a bath?" Eri brightened. "Yes, there's a bathing pool in the next room. I'll help you since the healer doesn't want you to strain yourself." Lily sat up a bit. "Healer?" Eri nodded. "The healer tended to you last night. He didn't want to wake you since you had such a hard day. Legolas was quite worried though. He explained how you got injured, helping him to escape the orcs. I must say, you're the talk of the kingdom."
Lily smiled shyly. "I am?" Eri nodded and stood up. "Come now, the sooner we get you cleaned up, the sooner we can see the King about your situation." She helped Lily stand, and noticed her grimace at the sudden movement. "Easy now, you're going to be sore for a few days." She led the human to the bathing pool and helped her undress. Slipping into the water, she was amazed to find that it was warm. Eri poured something into her hand and looked at Lily. "Wet your hair please." Lily did so, and Eri began to massage the substance into her hair.
"This should keep your hair manageable for at least three days." Lily nodded, and went back to thinking of the night before. She had been so cold to Legolas, despite his efforts to be kind to her. She knew that he had only good intentions, but she couldn't tell him. She would apologize, but she wouldn't tell him anything personal about herself. Once Eri was finished, she left Lily to bathe the rest of herself. "Call me if you need anything. I'll be picking out a dress for you."
Drawing her knees to her chest, she shuddered. The water was beginning to cool, sending a chill down her spine. Mirkwood...she still didn't know where she was. Sighing, she stood up and grabbed what she guessed was a towel. She dried herself off, and stepped into her room. She looked around and saw that Eri wasn't there. "Hello? Eri?" Something grey caught her eye, and she noticed a dress on her bed. It was a simple dress, something that she was very grateful for. She put it on and studied herself in a mirror. It hung off of her shoulders and was sleeveless. She tied the bodice around her, and twirled a bit.
Smiling like a child, she let her brown hair fall in front of her eyes. She smiled softly to herself. She hadn't worn a dress since she was thirteen, and that was to a wedding reception. She remembered how her mother tamed her hair and put on her make up, turning her scrawny thirteen- year-old daughter into a beautiful young woman. Her mother had looked so proud of her that day.
"I see that you like the dress." She tensed and quickly turned around. Legolas stood in the doorway, his face betraying no emotion. "Oh, yes I like it. It's been so long since I've worn one." Legolas nodded and turned to leave. Feeling her heart clench, she grabbed his arm. "Wait, please," she pleaded. Legolas stopped but did not turn around. "I'm sorry that I snapped at you last night. I was upset and I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just that, well, it's been so long since I've really opened up to anyone. Please don't be angry with me."
Legolas turned around, his eyes gentle and soft. "I was not angry with you, Lady Lily. I simply did not want to upset you again." She was still apprehensive. "You're really not mad at me?" He offered her a small smile and shook his head. "No." Allowing herself to smile a bit, she tugged at the dress. "So, is the dress okay? I mean, the last time I wore one was almost six years ago." Legolas pretended to think and put on a serious face. "Turn around." Lily did so. "Mm-hm, turn around again." Lily rolled her eyes but spun around again. "All right, one more time." Lily growled but consented. "I'm getting dizzy," she pouted.
Legolas smiled. "You look fine. I just wanted to see how many times I could get you to spin around like that." Lily stopped spinning and tried to shove him but missed. She stumbled a bit, and he steadied her. "Okay, no more spinning for me." He smiled slightly, and she looked at his ears curiously. "All right, you've had your fun making me dizzy. Now let me see your ears." He blinked at her. "Pardon?" Lily rolled her eyes and lifted some of his hair up. "Thought so. Eri said that you were an elf. Why didn't you tell me?"
Legolas studied her for a moment. "I didn't want to frighten you." She cocked an eyebrow. "You think having pointy ears would scare me after that Orc attack? Besides, they're kind of neat." He blushed faintly. "Most humans are uncomfortable around elves." She smiled softly. "You've been extra nice to me ever since I came here. Why would I be uncomfortable around you? If anything I should be grateful. Which I am, by the way." Legolas shook his head. "Think nothing of it."
Lily sat on the bed and looked at him suspiciously. "Is there anything else about you that I should know? Any deep dark secrets, murders, or a psychotic cousin?" He shook his head. "No, no, no and no." He sat down next to her. "What about you?" Lily looked up at him. "What about me?" "Well my lady, all I know about you is your name and where you come from. Where are your parents? Where are your friends?" She froze at the questions and looked away.
"I don't, I mean I can't really, I don't want to talk about it." Legolas frowned. "But if I knew your family's name, perhaps I could send for them." Lily shifted under his gaze. "You wouldn't be able to find them." "I have some of the best trackers in my kingdom, I'm sure I could find them." Unable to tolerate any more prodding, she stood up. "Look, I don't want to talk about it. Please stop pushing." Legolas noticed that her skin had grown considerably pale, and he nodded. "All right."
Lily wrapped her arms around herself, withdrawing a bit. Wanting to take her mind off of everything, he took her hand. "Come. I'll show you around the kingdom." Lily nodded and forced a small smile. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There was only one word that could capture Mirkwood: Beautiful. The borders were surrounded by lush forests, and the gardens were incredible. She stopped beneath a Willow Tree, and touched one of the leaves. "I love this tree. I used to play under one when I was little," she said with a small smile. Legolas smiled, happy that she was finally opening up a bit. "What else did you do as a child?" Lily shrugged, touching the bark of the tree lightly. "I played with the kids in my neighborhood mostly. My best friend was a girl named Sarah. We told each other everything."
Her face darkened for a moment. "But I haven't talked to her for years now." Legolas walked up softly behind her. "Why?" Lily just looked at the scenery around her. "We drifted apart, I guess. I was busy with school, and she was off making new friends." The elf frowned. The sadness from the night before returned to her eyes. "Do you miss her?" he asked softly. Her face remained emotionless. "I've grown used to be alone. I still wonder how she's doing, but other than that..." she trailed off.
She sat down in the warm grass, and leaned against the tree. Legolas sat down next to her, his eyes never leaving her face. "It must be lonely." Lily sighed and looked away. "Sometimes. But it's better for me to be alone. You can't get hurt if you're alone," she whispered. She wrapped her arms around her knees, drawing them to her chest. She rested her chin on her knees, her mind drifting back to memories of happier times. She was snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a warm hand on her own. She looked at the elf beside her, his eyes showing concern and sympathy.
"It may feel safer to be alone, but it won't make the pain disappear," he said. Lily shrugged. "Maybe not. But it doesn't make it any worse," she replied and stood up. She brushed the dirt off of her dress, and grimaced at the grass stains. "Great. The first time in years that I wear a dress, I get it dirty," she grumbled. She heard Legolas chuckle lightly behind her. "Oh shut up," she growled teasingly. "Forgive me my Lady, but it is a rare sight to see a maiden as disheveled as you are."
She turned to him with a smile, hands on her hips. "First you make me dizzy, now you make fun of me? I suggest you stop the teasing before I decide to strike back," she warned. Legolas raised an eyebrow. "Is that a threat?" Lily smirked. "You bet it is." The Elvin prince smiled. "Never has such a messy maiden threatened me. Perhaps the trauma of the grass stains are clouding your judgment." Lily's eyes narrowed. "You are one dead elf," she growled and leapt at him, tackling him to the ground.
She picked up a handful of dirt and smeared it on his shirt. "Ha! Now you're messy too!" she laughed. Legolas pretended to look indignant, and smeared some dirt on her face. "Hey!" she shouted, appalled. "This means war!" she yelled, and toyed with his hair, messing it up. He quickly retaliated, throwing her onto her back and tickling her. "H-hey! This isn't fair!" she giggled. "Do you relent?" he asked with a smile. Lily's sides felt as though they would split. "I relent! I relent!" she cried.
He stopped his tickling attack, and helped her stand up. Once she was on her feet, she looked at him with a pout. "Now I'm really messy," she pouted. Legolas laughed at the site of her. Smirking, she bent down, got a handful of dirt, and rubbed it onto his scalp. (A/N- do you have ANY idea how hard it is to get sand out of your hair?) Legolas looked at her in complete shock. His eyes narrowed, and he shook his head. "Now you have crossed the line," he said with a devilish smirk. Lily let out a yelp as he lunged at her, and she ran.
Both were laughing and panting when they returned to the castle. Lily was leaning against Legolas, her face flushed from laughing. A voice cleared behind them, and they turned around. Thranduil stood in front of them, one eyebrow lifted in amusement. Legolas quickly become serious and bowed. "Father, this is Lady Lily," he announced. Thranduil nodded. "I thought as much. I am Lord Thranduil, king of Mirkwood." Lily's eyes widened. If he was a king, and Legolas was his son, than that meant that he was a prince.
She shot the younger elf a glare, and he shrank back a bit. Thranduil noticed the glare and sighed. "Legolas forgot to mention his lineage again, didn't he? Well let me confirm your suspicions. Yes, he's a prince." She smacked Legolas's arm, anger flashing in her eyes. "You lied to me! I can't believe you lied to me!" she shouted. Legolas opened his mouth to apologize, but her glare shut him up. She turned to Thranduil, her face now wiped clean of emotion. "Sir, do you know of my situation?" He nodded. "Yes, but I'm afraid that I do not know how to help you."
Her face fell. Thranduil smiled softly. "Do not worry. I believe that Lord Elrond may be able to help you. Legolas, I need you to deliver a message to him. You may also escort Lady Lily there as well. Now if you don't mind, I have other matters to attend to. It was a pleasure meeting you, Lady Lily." With that, he turned and left. Legolas sighed, and looked at the mortal next to him. Her eyes were locked on his father's retreating form. "I'm sure that Lord Elrond will be able to help." Lily looked at him and frowned. "Oh yes, I'm sure that he's dealt with people from other worlds before, your highness," she sneered.
"I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about my lineage. I didn't want you to be uncomfortable around me." Lily looked up at him. "The only people I'm uncomfortable around are liars," she said and walked away, hurt clear in her eyes.
2 Be Continued....
