Disclaimer: Sorry I didn't have one in the first chapter. So… I don't own any character's except for Ainulindalë, Iriador, Elemmiire, Hyanda and Nimbreth …No money made. Don't sue…it's not worth it. A/N This is an AU fic. No Ring. I don't think it's a Mary-sue….?
Chapter 2Discoveries
"No," he answered.
"Why are we at the palace then?"
"I live here," he said giving her a look of confusion. Instantly, she dropped to her knees.
"Forgive me, highness, for speaking in the manner I did to you earlier. I did not recognize you," she said embarrassed. For, he did not wear the bronze circlet, customary for elven royalty, on.
"There is no need for such formalities as highness. I should like you to regard me as Legolas," he said taking her hand once again and helping her up. "I would like to know your name, my lady."
"Forgive me for not saying so. I am Ainulindalë," she said. He smiled.
"As I said before, it willn't even cross their minds to look where I live," they both laughed at his remark. Legolas led Ainulindale into the palace through the balcony door.
The splendor of the palace was breath taking and so far Ainulindalë had only been in Legolas' room. She gazed around wide-eyed. The walls of his room were black but that was barely noticeable for there were tapestries of beautiful forest green hanging across the room. He had a sort of waterfall on the wall where one of the tapestries had been split in half, down the centre. The water seemed to be pouring down the stonewall and down into some underground system. His bed was a canopy bed with dark green curtains that had silver embroidery all over them. The room was relatively clean, except for the trunk at the end of the canopy bed, which had clothes strewn about it and poking out of it as well. Legolas noticed Ainulindalë staring.
"Sorry it is not clean in here. I was not expecting a visitor," he said quietly as he went over to the trunk and unceremoniously shoved them in. She just smiled. He led her to the bathroom the adjoined his room. "You may use in here to clean up. I will see to it that your dress is mended," he said, bringing her back to reality from staring around his quite magnificent room.
"Thank you… I know you've given me so much already, but do you think I could have a slightly more practical than this wrap of muslin?" She asked ashamed to be furthering the courtesy of the sylvan prince.
"As you wish, my lady. I will return soon with a dress for you," he answered her with a smile that had made him famous throughout the forest of Mirkwood. He turned and left her in the bathroom that looked like an Eden.
Ainulindalë removed her torn gown and stepped into the bath that seemed to be constantly filled with warm, sweet smelling water. It was so soothing after her run through the forest. She was not there long when there came a sudden knock at the door.
"Ainulindalë?" Legolas' melodic voice came from behind the door. Instinctively, she ducked deeper into the water. He knocked again. "Ainulindalë?"
"Yes?" She called.
"Have you found everything?"
"Yes I have," she answered.
"Good. The towels and robes are in the closet near the mirror. I will leave your new dress hear by the door," he said simply.
"Thank you so much," she said.
"It is my pleasure," he said and left the room again.
Legolas walked the halls searching for room for Ainulindalë. 'What a time to take a visitor. The palace is filled with guests from around middle earth,' he thought. 'And she is definitely not staying in the servants' quarters. I'll have to find a bed and she can stay with me in my room.' He roamed the palace looking for a bed. Finally, he found one in the farthest storeroom. He had a servant help him take it to his room.
"Thank you, Elemmiire," he said to the servant as they set the bed down on the other side of his room. Elemmiire bowed and left the room.
Ainulindalë was completely enjoying herself in the water. It smelt of lavender and peppermint. She sat there savouring the scent and letting the serenity wash over her. When, finally, she decided to get out, she stood up and hurried quickly to the closet. She pulled out a fluffy purple towel and a white robe. She dried off and put on the robe. She opened the door. Legolas sat with his back to her, he did not seem to notice her so she grabbed the dress and shut the door.
Legolas looked up. He heard the bathroom door click shut and noticed the dress gone from the chair. 'I hope it fits,' he thought as he got up and put fresh linens on the bed. Then he placed a pillow on it. He dragged the bed closer to the hearth for it was lower to the ground then the canopy bed.
Ainulindalë heard a groan as if something being pulled across the floor. She put on the dress it fit perfectly. The dress was light and dark forest green with silver embroidery on the hem, cuff and neckline of the dress. It was so comfortable and clung to her figure. She twirled as she took one last look in the mirror before she swept out the door. She stopped near the canopy bed.
Legolas was sitting on the second bed staring at his hands he looked up. He smiled. She was beautiful. He was at a loss for words. She blushed.
"Legolas?" She asked. He looked into her eyes and the tips of his ears went pink.
"Forgive me," he said quietly. "Does it fit?"
"Perfectly," she answered giving him a twirl. There was silence for a few moments, then Legolas spoke.
"I'm afraid you'll have to stay in here with me for a week or so. The palace is filled with people."
"That is fine," she replied.
"Are you hungry? We could go down to the kitchens for some food," he commented.
"Yes I am and that would be wonderful," she replied the prince a little more readily than she had hoped. But she was starved from her run through the forest.
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