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Chapter 17
P.o.v. Legolas (the amazingly hott, attractive, sexy elf, who is currently in my room awaiting me. Muhahahaha!)
When I awoke, it was night still. It was dark and I was in a large armchair beside Ariel's bed. The next thing I know Ariel is curling up on my lap and she tucked her head under my chin. "Legolas?" she whispered. Her breath tickled my neck and I looked down at her. "Hmmm." I said just as quietly. I looked down at her and she said a little louder. "Do you mind? I mean can I stay here?"
I pulled her close and kissed her temple. "Nay, you may stay." I said. (A/n hey that rhymes!!) My mind flashed briefly to Faramir. Quickly I pushed him from my mind and tried to remember this moment. "Legolas. I. We... Faramir and I are over." She looked down and my eyes widened. I was most definitely awake now. "Amin elea. (I see.) Who decided this?"
"Unanimous."
I mulled this over and then smiled. "Hmm. So you are free game for any hunter." She laughed lightly.
P.o.v Ariel
"Yes I suppose you could say that my prince." I said. He seemed content to hold me for a while then he spoke. "You should go back to sleep." I nodded, since I was already half asleep. I tucked my head back under his chin and fell asleep.
The next morning we were still like that but he was awake. He was watching me with a soft smile on his face. "Good morning." I nodded. "Yeah. It is."
"How do you feel? There were a few elves here and they were able to help you, along with the dwarves. They said you should be up at the end of the week." He finished. I shook my head. "Nay, I am fine now. Look." I made a move to get up and my legs gave out. I fell back onto Legolas's lap. When I tried to move again, his arms snaked around my waist. "You are not yet well enough to be up. You have to stay in bed at least until the end of the week." I struggled and finally gave up.
"You are a bastard sometimes, you know that?" I growled. He laughed and kissed my neck lightly then said. "Yes. I know. It is one of my charms, admit it." He did not give me a chance to respond because he picked me up and deposited me on the bed. "Stay here. I will be back in a minute with Arwen. She can help you with some of the other things"
Arwen came in later and smiled. "I am glad that you are all right. We were all worried about you. Do you want a bath?" I nodded vigorously, a bath sounded wonderful. She wrapped an arm around my waist and helped me stand. Thanks to the elvish and dwarfish medicine, the wound hurt, but was closed. All that remained was a large bruise. I was still a little weak and bruised but nothing too bad.
The bath was wonderful and when I stepped out it was lunchtime. Arwen handed me a towel and she handed me clean clothes. It was a pair of breeches and the shirt that I had packed before leaving on the trip. I dressed without too much trouble and turned to her. "How do I look?" I brushed my fingers through my hair and brushed it back. "Good. That is as good as you could look, from just getting shot by an poisoned arrow." She added dryly. I stuck my tongue out at her and she smiled. Quickly I brushed my hair up in to a ponytail.
"You look fine, I am sure that you will impress Legolas." She smiled at my confusion. "I came in earlier this morning and saw you two. Not to mention how Legolas was acting. He was even semi-civil to Faramir. Did you tell Faramir that you were finished?" she waited for me to explain and I stood there with a mystified expression on my face. "How did you… never mind. Yes I told Faramir, and we really agreed on the whole thing." I smiled at the memory.
"Well good. Try to trod on the Prince's ego every once in a while to save us some hassle." Arwen said mischievously. She shook her head and looked me over. "You probably want some lunch do you not?" I nodded.
"Yes!" I followed her out and was aware that she was keeping a close eye on me. "Where is Legolas?" I asked. She smiled at me. "He was caught by one of the hobbits, demanding to know how you were, and if you were still going to die." I rolled my eyes. The dizziness was not overwhelming, but it was annoying. Apparently Arwen was not aware that Legolas had forbidden me to leave bed, and I was not about to tell her.
The halls that we were walking down were carved into cylinders and rough squares. The ceilings were tall enough to get through without bashing our heads, and they were lit warmly. We passed an open door way and I heard gasps from within. "Ariel!!" two little hobbits ran out of the doorway and instantly launched themselves on me. Pippin wrapped his arms around my waist along with Merry.
"You're all right!" exclaimed Merry. I laughed. "Yes, but you do not have to squeeze me to death to prove it." They pulled away and both had matching looks of apology on their faces. I bent down and pulled them to me. "I was just joking you guys. I am perfectly fine. No dizziness or even remote sickness." I was lying but figured that no one knew it.
Arwen was smiling as she watched us. "You may want to hurry, or all of the food may be gone before you get there." She pointed out in amusement. The hobbits had matching looks of horror on their faces. "No!" gasped Pippin. He pulled back and glanced down at the empty hall. "Ariel, hurry, we don't want all of the food to be gone!" he exclaimed grabbing my hand trying to drag me off. I broke out laughing. "Arwen, was just joking. The food won't leave, or be gone for that matter."
"Oh." Pippin said sheepishly.
"I knew that, come on lets go. I want you to meet some of the dwarves." Merry began to drag me down the hall, and then stopped. "Arwen, where are we going?" he asked.
***
The lunchroom was filled with dwarves and speckled with the occasional elf. Eyes turned to us and I saw Legolas with a stunned look on his face. He was seated beside a short dwarf with black hair, and heavy armor. People turned their attention away from us, and we walked over to the black haired dwarf. "Lord Thorin?" I questioned. He smiled widely. "Welcome young elf. You and your friends are most welcome in our mines. How do you fare?"
"I am fine, Master Dwarf. Your medicine and treatment has helped vastly. I appreciate it." I smiled at him and he motioned for a dwarf to get Arwen and I a chair. I was seated beside Legolas and Arwen. Faramir smiled at me from across the table and I smiled back. "Well lassie may I ask what your name is?"
"I am Ariel. I assume that you know all of my friends?" I tried to ignore the dizziness and focused on the dwarf lord. "Yes, yes. Gandalf and Gimli are touring the mines since they had already eaten. Both promised to come by later and see how you are faring." I nodded. An extra plate was set for Arwen and I and loaded up with hearty bread, and meat. A golden goblet was set in front of me and I sipped at it. It was fresh ale. To tell the truth it was not to bad.
"Master dwarf, this has to be the best ale that I have ever had." I commented. The lord smiled brightly. "Gimli was right. He said that I would like you and he was right."
The tables that we sat at were tall enough for us, and not too big for the (Lol) vertically challenged beings.
The whole lunch went well and at the end I turned to Thorin. "Master dwarf, I think that I shall retire, thank you for your hospitality." I looked at the dwarf and felt really dizzy. 'Oh shiznet. Not again.' I thought as darkness clouded around me.
***LEGOLAS' POV
I watched as Ariel fainted, folding over the dwarfs lap. I shook my head in exasperation grabbed her and pulled her limp body off the poor dwarf. "Sorry Lord Thorin. I am going to take her to her rooms. Thank you for the lunch." I scooped up the limp body of Ariel and looked around. Everyone was trying to hide their mirth but failing miserably. I rolled my eyes and the dwarf laughed. "No offence taken, I will see you later."
Faramir smirked at me and I nodded at him. I carried the body of Ariel out of the dinning hall. About half way down she groaned. "Damn. Uh-Legolas. What happened?" her blue eyes watched me as I smirked.
"Mela, you fainted on Thorin. It was quite amusing." I laughed at her expression of horror. "He was not offended, only amused as were all others present." She groaned and I shifted so she would be more comfortable in my arms. Ariel laid her head on my shoulder and sighed. "I am able to walk you know." She protested weakly.
"Mmmhm. What ever you say." I said quietly. Carefully I opened the door and let us in to her room. I lay her on her bed and sat beside her. "What in the name of the Valar possessed to be up around the halls? I told you that-" her lips met mine suddenly and I shut up.
"Shut up." She whispered grinning. "I can take care of myself." I shook my head.
"A'maelamin (My love), if you were able to take care of yourself, you would not be here." I pointed out. She glared at me. "So what is your point? I did not ask to be shot by the stupid arrow." Her blue eyes flashed as she remembered. "I am just glad that no one else was hurt." She looked up at me and pulled me closer to her on the bed. I was laying beside her comfortably.
"Yes, it was fortunate." I murmured. I pulled her close and breathed in her unique scent. "You smell good." I commented. She laughed. "Hmm. Isn't that nice." She moved closer and closed her eyes. "When are we leaving?" she asked sleepily. I shrugged awkwardly laying down. "I do not know. Arwen was planning on leaving as soon as you were better, and that will be a week." I stressed the last word. She sighed. "No."
"Yes."
"No."
"Yes!"
"No way!"
"Ariel! We are staying at least a week!" I said firmly. Her eyes flashed again.
"I don't believe you… I am perfectly fine." She huffed. I laughed. "Sure you are Mela. As you wish to believe, and just for your information we are not leaving before a week is up." I pressed a finger to her lips. "Stop."
She glared up at me. When I smiled back innocently she rolled over on her back. I pulled her to me and placed an arm around her waist. She tried to move away. "I am able to tell when I am healthy enough to walk, and the sooner this ring is gone the safer Middle Earth will be." Her body stiffened as she awaited my response.
I hope she does not think that I would give in so easily. "Ariel, unless the healers say that you may leave sooner we stay the full week."
"Crap." She uttered. I smirked. "Do not be so pessimistic, I am sure that you will barely notice the time that is spent. The dwarves have volunteered to give us a tour and I am sure that Gimli will want to show all of the wondrous sights to you." I tried to brighten the mood and I could tell that she did not buy it. "Riiiight. I will notice the time, since I am to be bed ridden for Eru knows how long! I will be up tomorrow, mark my words."
"No, you will not." Came the strong voice of Gandalf. He stood in the doorway with an annoyed expression on his features. "Ariel, you will stay in bed until the healers deem you fit to be out." He was leaning on his large staff and holding a large stack of books. "Here. The dwarves thought that this would keep you out of trouble, until you are well. It is the history of Middle Earth and some of the more interesting things. Also I believe that there is an elvish dictionary and a dwarfish one as well." He handed the books over to Ariel with a twinkle in his eye. "You will like them I think."
"Thanks. I do appreciate it." She said. Gandalf nodded and smiled. "I will leave you alone now." He said. He strode out the door.
Ariel rolled over to face me. "That was nice of him." She said setting them on the ground beside the bed. I nodded. "Yes tis' a very nice thing that he did." I agreed.
P.o.v. Ariel
I looked up in to his eyes and in that moment I knew that Legolas wanted me. He leaned forward and placed his soft lips against mine. I closed my eyes, all of my focus on where our bodies met. He pulled back and placed kisses on my cheeks, my nose, my closed eyes and then my lips again. I moaned softly, one hand on his muscular chest and the other combing his hair. He took his hand and gently brushed my hair back from the side of my neck, causing me to jump. His warm lips followed his fingers and I leaned into his touch. My hands were busy now, brushing against the smooth skin of his face and slowly traveling up to brush through his golden hair. It was silky to the touch and ran through my fingers like liquid. Carefully I brushed my fingertips across the pointed tips of his ears and saw his brown eyes widen in surprise. I smiled mischievously.
P.o.v. Legolas
I bent down and kissed her gently, not wanting to frighten her with my sudden desire. I watched her beautiful eyes close as I kissed her, then I kissed her face all over. Hearing her moan set fire to my veins, and I was forced to renew my vow to take it slowly. I brushed her neck with my hand, smiling as I felt her jump. I could see her heart beat faster under her skin. I placed open-mouthed kisses on her neck, feeling my control start to fray. I leaned back, looking at her lips swollen from my kisses, eyes heavy with need. I placed my hands at the neckline of her blouse and unbuttoned the first button, kissing the skin exposed there, and then the next. I looked into her eyes and smiled. "Please." She whispered.
Muhahahaha!! You will not know if they slept together, or…. I will leave it to you to imagine. Once again, I owe all of the credit to my mother for the romance. I wrote a tiny part up top, and that is it. Thank you so much to-
Wannabeanelvingirl, lausie, LanierShazar, Legolas luver, Lady Death, Lel Vagor (Hey are you still alive? Lol) lotr fan, lotr luver, and all of the other reviewers. I love all of you so much! And I do need more reviews!!!!!!!! Thanks!!
