Still laughing, Diena, Legolas, Arwen, Gimli, and Aragorn started walking back toward the Palace of Elrond. They heard a voice and faster than you could see, Aragorn had his sword out and Legolas was pointed an armed bow to the place the noise had come from.
A head popped out of the trees.
"Legolas, get that bow out of my face," Frodo ordered.
"Master Hobbit!" Gimli cried, "You have arrived at last."
"Mister Frodo, can we go eat now? I'm hungry." Sam's voice was heard. Laughing, Frodo stepped out of the bush so Sam could follow.
Arwen bent down to greet the little hobbit. He had not forgotten how she had saved his life.
"Arwen!" He smiled and threw his arms around her neck.
They strolled back to the palace, and Diena felt like she was surrounded by people that accepted her. Legolas approached her and the smile went off her face. She still was wary of him.
Legolas saw the smile leave Diena's face as he came up beside her. Why does she fear me? he asked himself. He just walked beside her for a while, taking in her beauty. She looked so much like an elf it was uncanny.
He looked over at her and she saw this. She wanted to trust him, in fact, she wanted nothing more. There was no doubt in Diena's mind that as soon and she stepped into Legolas' arms she would be his and wouldn't be able to take back her heart. Having no idea how he felt about her, she kept this all a secret.
These feelings were new. But she could not trust Legolas. She had trusted her first Foster-Father and he had died.
Wait, she thought, tears forming in her eyes, I let him die. I couldn't save him.
There had been the fire. He had pushed her out the window so she would be out of the fire. When she reached back to help him, she was too small, she couldn't reach him. He had died. Her Foster-Mother who she had also trusted had been sent to the hospital and died later that day, leaving Diena alone.
Without knowing it, Diena had stopped walking. She came back to earth and saw Legolas standing in front of her, looking concerned.
"Diena, are you alright? You look heartbroken."
Lowering her gaze, Diena nodded her head even though she was far from fine. He took her chin in his hand and brought her face up so he could look into her eyes. They were full of unshed tears and he had never seen them look so beautiful.
"You are not alright. What is wrong?" he asked her.
"Nothing Legolas. It is nothing." She may have tears in her eyes but Diena would not cry. She wouldn't let herself.
Picking up her skirts, Diena started the rest of the journey to the palace. When they arrived, (Legolas followed her) Elrond was standing there talking to Arwen, a smile pasted to his face.
"Diena! We're having a celebration tonight! Father's having a feast and a dance tonight in honour of Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir coming back!" Arwen's eyes danced at the thought of a celebration and her happiness was contagious. She grabbed Diena's hand. "Come! We must go get ready!"
Legolas laughed as he saw their childishness. Aragorn stepped out from behind a pillar. Watching his good friend, he saw the look in his eyes.
"Why Legolas, I never thought I'd see the day."
"See what day, my friend?" Legolas asked, feigning innocence.
"The day where you fell in love. I can see it when you look at the girl." Aragorn motioned to the hall through Diena and Arwen had just left. "It is the same look that's in my eyes when I look at Arwen."
The laughter left Legolas' face. He looked straight at Aragorn. "I do not know what you are talking about Aragorn."
Aragorn laughed at Legolas' reply. Even Legolas realized how weakly he denied it. "Give it time," was all he said as he put his hand on Legolas' shoulder and left.
No, he thought, I cannot be in love with Diena.
But it was funny how that thought didn't run through his head as he saw her enter the hall that they were dining and dancing in that night.
As soon as Diena entered the room, she saw Legolas' attention was all on her. Arwen noticed it too.
"You have an admirer, Diena. I am going to tell you this now. He has many lady elves after him in Mirkwood. If you want him, I suggest you don't hesitate."
"What? Who are you talking about Arwen?" Diena asked, pretending she hadn't noticed Legolas. Arwen hit her lightly on the arm and nodded in Legolas' direction. Diena's eyes looked scared.
"Do not be scared! Being in love is a beautiful thing, Diena. He will not hurt you, do not worry. I have the feeling he will speak tonight. Think before you speak." And with those words, Arwen walked off with Aragorn to dance.
Diena was left alone with her thoughts. Her night was completely ruined. What if he did speak tonight? Instead of waiting for him to come and talk to her, Diena left the room.
As soon as she was far enough away that no one could see her, she ran. She ran all the way down to the gardens. Diena lay back on the grass, looking at the stars.
Star light, star bright...
There was a noise from behind her.
... First star I see tonight...
A figure stepped out of the bush.
... Wish I may, wish I might...
The figure came closer.
... Have the wish I wish tonight...
The person stepped into the light. Diena gasped. It was Legolas. He said nothing but came and sat down beside her on the grass. For once Diena didn't turn away. She looked him right in the eye.
He could read everything in her eyes. There was something different. She wasn't afraid. Legolas reached out and touched her face. Diena didn't flinch away. Instead she just smiled.
"Diena, I need to tell you something."
"I know what you're going to say. Nothing needs to be said, Legolas."
He was about to say something but before her could, Diena brought her face up to his and kissed him lightly.
Now it was Legolas' that looked confused. Diena smiled nervously at him, thinking that maybe she shouldn't have done that.
He stopped her thinking that when he grinned and brought his face towards hers for a more passionate kiss. Legolas tangled his hands in her hair and she wrapped her arms around his neck.
A/N: FLUFF!!!! Yay! LoL, I hope you like.... I'm not the best at fluff. I'm working on it! Okay, if you like my stories, read some of the other ones I have… like PAIN AND SORROW! Woohoo, go me and Melanie!