Chapter 3: A Walk Through The Garden of Princes

Halith walked into the gardens with Legolas close by her side. They had been talking for quite some time now about the party, and Mirkwood. He said that it used to be one of the most beautiful places in Middle-Earth, but now the army of Sauron was overrunning it. He had awoken and was looking for the Ring of Power. No one knew where it was though. Legolas said it was sad watching his home being destroyed. Yet, they could still find the ring and destroy it. He said the last thing that had it was a creature called Gollum.

Halith was sad too. Being by Legolas though was keeping her spirits up. Why she was sad she did not know, but she felt Legolas was about to go into a dangerous zone. This kept screaming to be let out of her head, but she could not tell Legolas this. So she kept it locked up. They soon came to a fountain and sat at the edge. They both picked a blossom and set it into the water. They watched as the two blossoms entwined with each other. Halith then felt something on her hand. She looked down and saw that Legolas had put a flower in it. She looked at him, he looked at her and they both smiled.

" Do you like it here Lady Halith?" Legolas asked.

" Fornost is my home. It's been my home since I was a little girl. My father's family has lived here for many years. I do love it here, but I want to see more of Middle-Earth." Halith replied.

" Would you like to see more with me?" Legolas questioned.

"Why?" Halith asked back.

" I would like to have someone to travel with. I just got this message from Lord Elrond in Rivendale. He said I must be there by the next full moon. That's about in a week and a half. I was wondering if you would like to come back with me to Mirkwood and then to Rivendale." Legolas answered.

" I would love to, but I don't know if my parents would allow. I could ask them tonight if you came with me." Halith said.

" I think I could do that. How far away do you live?" Legolas asked.

" Just down the road." Halith said.

They both just sat there for a few minutes listening to the bullfrogs and crickets. Finally they got up and headed back inside.

" Your on amazing elf. I don't think I ever met anyone like you before." Legolas said.

" I don't think I ever met a Prince like you before let alone at all." Halith said.

" I think we'll be friends forever." Legolas said.

"So do I Halith said. " So do I."