To Legolas it was only a few seconds before they reached the entrance to Emeriel's chambers. Everything seemed a whirling blur of dream, dancing, eyes and music. Her soft hand. Her body so close to his. All a wonderful dream. He was becoming transfixed with the girl. This was not something he normally did. But he no longer cared anymore! It was time he fell in love, and he felt something so deep, that he could only guess that it must be love. He had never felt anything like it. It was wonderful!

He stopped outside her door, reluctant to let her go. He had found something so precious, so beautifully fragile that his mind screamed out at him to stay. To protect this creature. To watch over her. To not let this meeting pass without another. He had never felt like this about anyone. Especially after only one night! Her eyes were amazing! Amethyst jewels sparkled out at him. Showing so much, and yet so little. Both terribly expressive and shyly reclusive. He could have stayed there forever if he would allow it.

He took her hand up gracefully and pressed his lips to the silky smooth skin, watching to see her reaction. A light pink appeared on her cheeks, and a shy smile crept to her lips. Valinar, she was beautiful!

`I thank you Lady Emeriel, for letting me dance with sure a splendid beauty,' he whispered, barely able to talk.

Blushing even more, and shyly ducking her head, she spoke softly, `And I thank you, gracious Prince of Mirkwood,' her sweet voice the sound of angels in his ears. `It has been wonderful.'

`May I visit you tomorrow? The Gardens of Rivendell are a marvellous sight to behold. You have not been shown the wonders that are held here I believe. Would you let me be your guide, milady?'

Hesitating ever so slightly, Emeriel smiled, sending shivers up his back. It was amazing how easily she could capture his whole being, turning he into a confused little boy.

`I would be delighted to have you as my guide. I hope I will not be causing you any inconvenience?'

`None at all milady.'

`Well, good night,' she spoke at a whisper.

`Good night, sweet maiden, may your dreams be filled with happiness and joy,' he spoke, finally releasing her hand as she turned away. Already his body yearned for hers.

He watched as the door closed, concealing the flower behind. He turned and walked down the hall to his chamber, smiling through his whole being. He had never been in such splendid bliss. Not even after his near three millennia life had he ever felt anything so gentle, so meaningful or right. His heart was crying with joy as he walked down the sleeping guestrooms. Finally reaching his own door, he walked in, floating across to the balcony. The stars twinkled their silent song over his head. Almost it seemed, rejoicing at the new found hearts.

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Emeriel leaned against the ornately decorated doors after they had closed. Her heart was pounding for the heavens almost ripping itself out of her body. Sighing deeply, closing her eyes, she smiled that radiant smile that was only seen by few. Not caring to undress, she moved to the bed, sleepily dreaming in a far off world. Never in her short life had she ever met anyone to make her feel the way she did now. Her violet eyes now lidded, she felt the stars through her window. Never having felt so peaceful or positively right ever before, she drifted into a blissful sleep.