A/N: I didn't really like the last chapter. IT was a bit rushed, I was tired when I wrote it. :P But hey, what can I do about it? *change it?* I DID NOT HEAR THAT!!!!

*puts hands over ears and hums loudly out of tune.* Anyway, here's the next chapter. I'm sorry it's been so long, we went on holidays, and I didn't know about it till that day. :P By the way, I finally managed to save my work in HTML form! Thanks to Marnie, SperryDee, and ~SilverElf~ for replying to my pitiful cry for help….:S. :P Also, I'm going to repost the last chapter as well- you know, so the italics and everything's there. :D

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"They are back, Nana!" Luthien exclaimed. Melian smiled absent-mindedly.

"That is very good. Who?" She asked. Luthien's mouth opened in surprise.

"Cele and the Lady! Who else?" She said, bewildered at her mother's strange question. "What's wrong with you, Nana?" She enquired curiously.

"Nothing, darling. I am fine, just a little tired." Luthien looked at her mother thoughtfully.

"Well you were up for quite a while last night." Melian looked surprised.

"What makes you say that?" She asked.

"There were funny noises coming from your room and then-" Luthien obviously did not have a clue about what she was talking about. Melian hastily interrupted her.

"Let's go and greet your cousin and Lady Artanis, shall we?" Luthien nodded happily, running from the room. Melian breathed a sigh of relief and followed her daughter.

"Luthien!" Celeborn ran forward and scooped up his beloved cousin and kissed her cheek, bringing forth giggles as she put her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. Galadriel gathered her dress around her legs and ran forward to greet the King, Queen and her brothers. Finrod took his sister into a tight embrace and squeezed her gently.

"You are not hurt, Artanis?" He asked, frowning. Galadriel smiled. She had almost forgotten her former name. She decided not to tell anyone yet.

"No Finrod, I am fine." She moved from Finrod and greeted each of her brothers in turn, telling each one that she was feeling fine and not hurt at all. Orodreth held her for longer than he usually did.

"Celeborn. He did not…try anything, did he?" He asked in an undertone. A look of horror came upon Galadriel's beautiful face.

"Of course not!" She exclaimed. "Celeborn would never do anything like that!" At the mention of his name, Celeborn looked up and saw Orodreth eyeing him suspiciously. He returned the gaze and gave a subtle wave before turning back to Thingol.

Once everyone had greeted and made sure the couple were safe, the crowds eventually returned to their homes. Thingol, Melian, Luthien, Celeborn and the five guests walked silently back to the palace. Galadriel slipped her hand into Celeborn's and clasped it tightly.

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 "Why do you think you should stay together?" Asked Finrod for what seemed to be the millionth time.

"Because we are in love! Is that not enough?" Galadriel exclaimed exasperatedly, her eyes pleading. She and Celeborn were having a hard time convincing her brothers (particularly Orodreth) to let them stay together. Finrod, Angrod and Aegnor were already quite convinced, but Orodreth was doubtful. If it was to work, all of them had to agree.

"But why, Artanis? Why Celeborn when you can have practically any Elf-lad you wish?" Orodreth replied. Celeborn winced visibly. Galadriel put a hand on his arm reassuringly.

"You will not speak about Celeborn in that way." Galadriel shot back icily. Orodreth snorted softly.

"Artanis, I will speak in the way I wish." Galadriel sighed.

"My name is no longer Artanis. My name is Galadriel." Orodreth was stunned. He had given her a name? He refused to believe it.

"I will speak in the way I wish, Artanis. Now answer the question." Galadriel was not happy at all about how Orodreth was acting. She would talk to him later.

"Celeborn is not like any other elf I have met. He is different in some way. I do not know how, even I am still puzzled by that. But I was attracted to him because of it. And now I am in love with him." She replied.

Orodreth was silent. Angrod looked at his older brother. He knew that Orodreth was just feeling over-protective of their baby sister. Angrod decided to help them out a little.

"Can you prove it?" He asked Galadriel. He looked into her eyes and winked slightly.

"Prove it?" He nodded. There was a smile playing at the corners of her lips. She stood up and motioned Celeborn to follow. She turned so that her brothers could see her. Without warning, she pulled Celeborn into a kiss. He was surprised, yet he felt that perhaps it would work. He gave into her and deepened the kiss. Both forgot that anyone was watching, knowing only that they wanted to be together forever.

Orodreth felt his heart drop to the bottom of his stomach. Artanis was his baby sister. Another elf could not just take her from him. Celeborn was stealing her heart and Orodreth knew it. It pained him to see Artanis kissing an elf-lad so passionately without a trace of embarrassment. That could only mean that she truly did love him. She fit perfectly into his arms. He was taller than her, yet he did not tower over her. It was almost as thought they were made for each other.

Angrod was surprised. He had expected Artanis to kiss her lover, but he did not expect to see such an avid example. Finrod looked at each of his brothers and nodded, showing his opinion. Each brother did the same. Orodreth however stayed still, trying to consider every one of the many thoughts running through his head. If he did not agree, Artanis would never forgive him, but even without permission, she would find a way to stay with Celeborn. He looked at his sister, who was now watching him intently. He reluctantly nodded. Galadriel's face split into a huge grin and she raced to Orodreth and threw her arms around his neck, crying from happiness. Orodreth smiled and returned the hug. Galadriel did the same to Finrod, Angrod and Aegnor before running back and leaping into Celeborn's open arms. He laughed and spun her around. She kissed him and ran her hands through his hair to feel the familiar silkiness. Finrod's smile was wide as the couple walked out of the room with their fingers intertwined.

"I think we solved that well, did we not?" Aegnor said cheerfully.

Orodreth simply scowled.

******************************* 1 YEAR LATER *********************************

"I cannot believe tomorrow will be our wedding day." Galadriel said happily to Celeborn, who was brushing her hair. She looked at her silver ring. He grinned.

"Well, believe it. Today is our last day as simply lovers. Tomorrow we will be husband and wife." She turned to face him and kissed him lightly, teasing him. He resisted. She laughed. She moved closer and kissed him again, pushing him against the wall.

"Well, well, what have we here?" Queen Melian had stepped into the room. Galadriel stepped quickly away from Celeborn. Melian laughed. "You do not have long now. Tomorrow you will have the same room and you will even be sharing a bed. I am sure you are looking forward to that." Melian arched a perfectly formed eyebrow, then smiled. "I can tell that when you have a child and a most beautiful child at that, he or she will be raised in a loving, caring family." Galadriel smiled warmly.

"Thank you, your highness." Melian groaned. "How many times do I need to tell you? Please do not call me Your Highness or Queen Melian. You will be kin soon!" She laughed and walked out of the room. Celeborn looked at Galadriel.

"A child?" Celeborn asked, blankly. Galadriel grinned.

"Of course, Cele. You couldn't possibly think that we will have no children!" Celeborn sighed.

"Well…..I did not think….because I do not……" He replied, as though being forced into something. He grinned. "Of course I think we should have children! I love them!" He poked Galadriel playfully in the stomach. She laughed. "I must go now. Dinner will be ready soon." He blew her a kiss before leaving her room.

She sighed. Over the past year, their love had grown stronger still.

"Good evening, Celeborn. Good evening, Arta-Galadriel." Luthien greeted them. Galadriel laughed. Luthien was not the only one who still had trouble remembering that she was no longer Artanis.

"Good evening, Luthien. How is your dress going?" Luthien's eyes opened wide.

"I will be right back!" She exclaimed, running off toward her room. Luthien had been taking lessons from Galadriel on making things, and at the moment she was making-or trying to make- a dress. Celeborn grinned.

"She probably wants to show you the dress." He told her. Galadriel nodded and started braiding his hair while they waited.

"Here it is!" Luthien announced, proudly holding up something that resembled a tablecloth. Galadriel smiled in encouragement.

"I think you are doing very well. It may be a little big for you yet, but you can either wait to grow into it or I can help you fix the size up." Celeborn turned away and laughed quietly to himself, thinking that if Luthien refused to let Galadriel help her, she would never grow into the dress.

"I would prefer if you helped me, as I don't think I'd ever grow into this if I refuse your help." Celeborn almost choked on the piece of bread he was chewing. He slowly turned around. Luthien grinned at him, raising an eyebrow- a feature and action she had inherited from Melian.

Throughout the year, she had lost most of her childish actions, learned more manners, and was not as bubbly as she had been. She was also changing in looks. Her hair had been slowly turning into the glossy black of Melian's colour; her skin grew paler and her eyes more grey. She was becoming one of the most beautiful elven princesses and hopefully, Queen. Celeborn realised how much she had changed and suddenly, he wished he had spent more time with her when she had been young and innocent, without a care in the world.

"I need to go and meet Ada, so I will see you both later this evening, I hope." Luthien hugged Celeborn and smiled politely at Galadriel before leaving. Galadriel looked at Celeborn, who was watching Luthien leave with what looked like sadness.

"She has changed. She is growing up." She kissed him gently.

"Indeed she has changed. I am realising how much fun it was to be around her simply a year ago. Not that she is not fun to be around now days." Celeborn added hastily. "It is just…different." Galadriel sighed.

"Yes, I noticed. One day, we will have one of our own." She replied, encircling her arms around his neck. He picked her up and kissed the tip of her nose.

"Without a doubt."

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A/N: Wheee! The next chappie! I think the next chapter will be the last one. Then you can all tell me if you want a sequel. :P Celebrian will not be in this fic. Sorry. :D But oh well.  I wrote a short sorta story sorta thing about the thing I was going through just before the Easter holidays. I've posted it on fictionpress.net. Here's the address: it's called 'Silent Sobs'.

Also, after the last chappie, I may post a really short chapter on Melian, Tingol, and Luthien's POVs- maybe even slightly funny. :P:P.

Anyway, peoples! :D:D a review? Maybe? Or two? Or- Meh, you get it.