Just before we get the formalities out of the way, permit us to have a little whinge. Thank you to all who reviewed, we really appreciate it, and it makes us happy to know that you are enjoying our story, but there was one thing we were not happy with.

Just as suggested, we took the 'copyright' out of our first chapter, after reading the chapter again; we agreed that it disrupted the flow of the story. However, the comment made in a review telling us 'not to put authors notes in the middle of our story although we haven't done it yet' (I know that's not a direct quote), was totally uncalled for. We haven't done it as mentioned in the review, and when looking at our other stories, only one of Belle Bing's that had two words ('A/N: How convenient'), and it was used in the appropriate context. (If I hadn't had the note, someone would've pointed it out in a review.)

Okay, that's our rant over, and we just want to say that we don't mean this as an insult to the person who left the review, as we are grateful they did, we would just prefer it if they left reviews and constructive criticism (we welcome that too), that was more relevant to the topic.

So, if there are any of you left reading this, please read and review, and all flames will be used to cook our dinners. ENJOY!

~*~Belle Bing and Urebriviel~*~

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Many long years passed since the death of the lord's beloved wife. He now had his daughter to look after, but he knew his will to live would not last, for he was postponing his death from a broken heart.

Maewyn, his daughter, grew to be a woman admired by many, for she had a beauty that was rare, and rivalled by that of only the fair Evenstar.

But she did not always behave like a lady.

Being a lady of Rivendell, she grew to be great friends with Lord Elrond's children, twins Elladan and Elrohir, his beloved daughter Arwen, and foster son Estel.

But as aforementioned, she did not always behave like a lady.

Disguised as a male, she would often take trips into the forest where she, Elladan, Elrohir, and Estel practiced swordplay. The three males and Arwen, kept her new identity secret and named their friend Seldo.* They taught her how to fight, and Estel, who was closest to her, taught hand-to-hand combat, although the twins often made a mockery of his attempts, saying they knew not of any orc who drop their weapons in favour of a fist fight.

When they were not practicing swordplay, Maewyn would spend her time with Arwen learning to be a lady.

Her father knew nothing of her secret identity.

Knowing he was soon going to die, he attempted to arrange a perfect husband for his precious Maewyn. He met many suitors, but he always came to the same conclusion. No one was right for his daughter. But still, he continued to search.

And one day, he found the perfect candidate.

It was Prince Legolas Greenleaf of Mirkwood. His wife's original home.

Prince Legolas seemed the perfect choice. He was intelligent, handsome, a great archer, and he was also a prince. Legolas had everything needed to supply Maewyn with a wonderful life after his passing.

So her father arranged the betrothal in secret. King Thranduil, Legolas's father, agreed happily to the arrangement, due to knowing the lord and his daughter so well. But both fathers overlooked one fact, Legolas and Maewyn despised one another.

Yes, the duo had met before. Legolas had visited Rivendell many times and whenever he did, he would not only tease and torment Maewyn; he would steal one of her best friends away from her. Estel.

Arranging a meeting between the two was a problem though. How was her father to keep Maewyn away long enough for Legolas to arrive? This problem was soon solved when Estel suggested taking her riding the day of Legolas's arrival.

Estel and Arwen both knew of Maewyn's father's plan, and were determined to see that their friend was happy. Upon knowing the chosen elf, they both were not only surprised; they were shocked, knowing the volatile nature of Legolas and Maewyn's past meetings. Estel and Arwen made a pact to make sure the couple at least liked one another before they were married.

True to Estel's word, he took Maewyn out riding on the day of Legolas's arrival.

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We know that was a short chapter, but there are plenty more coming.

* "Seldo" is Elvish for "boy" and just so you don't get confused in the next chapter where Maewyn is referred to as "Seldo", they are the same person, but Maewyn is called "Seldo" when she is masquerading as a man.

~*~Urebriviel and Belle Bing~*~