Ok I am back. I still don't own and I never will. Damn.   Does anyone know who Holly Black is? She is one of my favorite authors. Read "Tithe" it is written by her. Ok now I shall stop babbling.

Chapter 13

       

            Back in my room I slammed the door shut and sat on my bed. 'The nerve of that- that.. ELF!' I thought angrily. I paced for a minute and jumped in surprise when the door opened.  Arwen stepped in and closed the door.

"Well. That was quite immature, of both of you. Yes, I admit that he should not have said the things that he did but you could have been a little more- explanatory. How was he supposed to know?  And you didn't even give him a chance to explain what he had said. Yes he jumped to conclusions but he was worried about you. Really worried…" Arwen seemed to think about what she had just said.

I waved a hand before Arwen's face. "Halloo? Anyone in there? Are you all right?" Arwen snapped out of it and focused on my face. A slight blush tinged her cheeks. 'I should talk to Legolas. Wonder if I… no.' Arwen sighed and smiled at me. 

"Just try to talk to him later, okay? Promise?" she added when she saw me nod in defeat. I nodded again and Arwen hugged me. She left the room and closed the door quietly. I flopped back on my back and covered my face with a pillow before yelling at the top of my lungs.

"Whyyyyyyy meeeeeeee?!" over and over again an then, "Why did I have to get sent to Middle Earth? Why do I have to be the one to carry the goddamned, fu%^@*@, piece of horse crap, RING??"

Soft laughter met her ears, and she removed the pillow, to see Aragorn standing there.  He laughed helplessly and stopped when I glared at him and threw the pillow at him.  He wiped tears of mirth from his face and sat next to me on the bed.  "Oh.  I don't believe I have ever heard an elfin or even a human woman curse so well, since Legolas and I put frogs in Arwen's bedchambers. That was priceless, but even then she didn't curse as well…" he began to laugh again.  "As well as you just did."

I groaned in exasperation. "What in Middle Earth do you want Aragorn?  Are you just here to talk to me like Arwen did?  Cause she already talked to me, and I feel bad about biting his little elvish head off, and all of that good stuff. But it was also his fault!"

"Ok. Um I am not going delve into that. I value my life thank you. But I was going to tell you that Elrond wanted me to tell you that you should bring a nice dress, since we will stop at Lothlorien." He smiled at me and opened the door. "But if you do want to talk to Legolas, I am sure he feels absolutely awful, what with you yelling at him." He ducked the pillow I threw at him and grinned before walking rather quickly out.

I growled and was in a bad mood the rest of the day.  Wisely enough, everyone pretty much stayed away from me. In a final attempt to get away from everyone I walked into the library and randomly picked out a book.  I was seated before the fireplace and curled up on the chair when the door opened. I didn't hear any footfalls and it occurred to me who it was. 'You have got to be kidding me. Please, please be Lord Elrond, not-' Legolas stepped into view and smiled at me.

"Milady Ariel, I have come to ask forgiveness from you." He said. I glared at him. "Go away." I said. He sighed.

"You are not going to make this easy are you?"

"Hell no."

"Ariel, please, forgive me. I was wrong and…" he halted when he saw me roll my eyes.

 Suddenly he dropped to his knees and took my hand into his own. "This unworthy elf begs forgiveness. See! I am even on my knees! I had said things that were wrong and I do really feel terrible about it. I should have come to you first, and I was wrong." His brown eyes bore into my own and I felt my resolve dying. 'Oh crap. I am not suppose to give into him!' but as I thought that I knew it was a lost cause. I drew my hand from his and slapped my forehead. "Damn you and your big pathetic eyes. Of course I forgive you. I swear, you elves could get your way in everything with those eyes."

He grinned at me. "It is my charm admit it. You can't resist."

"Hate to be the one who resists your overwhelming charm, but no.  It is simply amazing we both fit into the room with your ego. Honestly." I uncurled my legs and smiled. He had a faint look of hurt on his face. "My lady, you wound me with your unkind words."

"My heart bleeds." I said dryly. I stood and walked over to place the book on the shelf when I realized that he was following me. I placed the book back and turned to face him. "What?"  He smiled down at me.  It occurred to me that he was standing really close to me and I backed up. "Well, I have got to head to my room now, don't want to be tired…" I tried to move past him when he reached out and grabbed my chin in a fluid movement. He stared down at me and then leaned forward. I felt his lips on mine for a mere second then he pulled away.

"I don't want you to loose any beauty sleep. Goodnight aier (little one)." He whispered and gave me a final longer kiss and then swept out of the room. I stood stunned for a moment then slapped my forehead again. 'What was I thinking? Oh yeah. I was not! I am insane. Completely and totally insane.' I sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time that day and walked to my room.

                                                                                                            P.o.v.- Legolas

I smiled as I remembered what I had done, in the library.  I was in bed lying on my back reading a book. I placed it on the nightstand and rolled over. The look of utter surprise on her face had been priceless. I slowly fell into sleep with a smile on my face.

P.O.V. Ariel

The next morning was hectic to say the least. Everyone was rushing around trying to get one thing or another done and you could not find anyone if you wanted to. I gave up looking for people and decided to finish packing.  I quickly stored all of my things in a large pack and then walked out to find Elrond.  He was in the large study, alone. I walked up to him and paused. "Hey I was wondering do you know where I can get a notebook. I want to have a journal, while I am here."

He smiled at me. "Of course. Here." He reached into his desk and handed me leather bound book that had a leather thong wrapped around it.  I smiled. "Thanks. When do we leave?"

"In a few hours at most. I am not telling as many people of the ring, because I don't want the same things to happen.  I wish you a safe journey, and a quick return. I will see you all before you go." He smiled encouragingly at me and I thanked him.  I stuffed the journal in my pack and left off for the stable.

Oh crap, I am sorry it took so long to update! My comp was dead, and it took forever to fix.  I hope you all like this chapter, and I hope I am not making to much of a mess of this! Reviews needed, so I know you love me. Lol. 

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