A/N: Here is another recommendation. I found that this author wrote many,
MANY good stories! She was one of my frequent reviewers but she stopped for
a while . I recommend the author Chatelaine. She wrote "Unspoken" and "Of
the Wind", two stories that I love very much. Hope you read it!
It's been a long time since I thanked my reviews:
Cute-Kitty: Again, thank you for the wonderful, frequent reviews I receive
from you! I'm glad you like my story!
Alias: I'm glad you like the story so far. I agree with you and all the other reviewers that said that Legolas needed some anger management. Love drives you crazy sometimes, though!
Pippin: I have been reading your story and I love it so far! Keep up the good work!
TreeHuggingHobbit: I have posted my new story already. Have you seen it? It's called Ena. I've only had the first chapter up but I like the story a lot. Hope you read it!
ElvenGirl: Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm glad that you're so anxious to read more!
Leggys Girl: Thank you for being so anxious like the rest of the reviewers! I hope that I update fast enough for you and the others!
Theparanoidone: Thank you for thinking my story is fantastic! I try to make it different from others, though I don't think I'm doing such a great job.
Hobbitgirls: I agree with you wholeheartedly. I haven't been mentioning Merry at all! I'm sorry. I'll try harder.
Azn-kittyqueen: Thank you for recommending me! However, I don't think my story is perfect. I'm sure it has its flaws like other stories do.
ariesgirl1989: Thank you for congratulating me on Homecoming! I just don't want to seem too conceited. Thank you for thanking me on my "fantastic" fiction!
Aga_xris: Thank you for your constructive criticism! I agree with you. I am focusing too much on selected members of the Fellowship. I will try harder to make every single member important.
She-Elf15: Thank you for your reviews! I am glad you think it's funny when she argues with herself. I find that funny too. I got the idea from the movie The Two Towers when Gollum was arguing with himself about the "precious"!
DestinyGurl: Thank you for your compliment! I try very hard to make this story good. I try not to make it dull and boring. Don't worry. I'll keep writing the story.
Shattered Destiny: You know, I like your enthusiasm. Especially since you repeated that four times! I'm glad you like my story.
Kat Tru: Yes, I agree. I was wondering myself when Legolas should "proclaim his love"! They aren't gonna end up happily ever after yet *wink*
Makogirl48: I feel honored that this was the first fan fiction you have read. I'm glad that it caught your attention when it was surrounded by better stories!
Mary: Yes, I followed your advice and changed the summary. I hope you think it acceptable now! Thank you for thinking the dialogue is good! I get the inspiration from all those romantic movies like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma"!
The Lady Sorcha of Sevenwaters: Thank you for your reviews! I'm glad that you think they look cute together. That was my intention!
I tried to write: Thank you for your review! I felt sorry for Legolas also!
Thank you for your wonderful reviews! Those of you who think I'm conceited, I just want to say that I don't think a good review is where you tell me how glamorous, how perfect, how fantastic I am. I want a review that tells me the truth! Now that that is said, on with the story.
I sat next to the wall, my eyes red and puffy from crying so long. 'I thought he loved me. I thought he was different,' I thought to myself.
'See? I told you. He was just deceiving you. Males are just slimy, lying deceivers,' the dark side told me.
'I thought he would not be affected by the scapegoat. I thought he liked me because I was not a regular maiden in distress,' I thought mournfully.
'Serves you right. Do not cry over him. Show him that you can survive without him!'
I stood up. 'Yes, you are right. I will not cry over him.'
I smiled and wiped the tears from my eyes. I walked back to the group. "I am fine now," I said with a smile.
Legolas immediately jumped up and started towards me. I stopped him before he could wrap his arms around me, walked over to Aragorn and sat down between him and Boromir.
"All is forgive, Master Boromir," I said with a smile to Boromir.
He smiled awkwardly back at me then stopped when he realized that Legolas was looking at him with a fire in his eyes. "Is there something wrong, Master Elf?" I asked pleasantly.
Legolas looked at me with a confused look then said, "No, nothing is wrong. Everything is just peachy."
I gave him an odd look before turning to Aragorn. "I am sorry for the trouble I've caused by wandering off without telling you."
Aragorn smiled and said, "All is forgiven. I should've known you would walk off, you being so adventurous and all."
Merry piped up, "Can we eat now? All this searching was making me hungry. We haven't had breakfast yet!"
I laughed and ruffled his hair a bit. "I am sorry for delaying your breakfast."
Sam immediately took out his pots and pans and began to cook a delicious breakfast. The hobbits crowded around the fire, fighting over which person got which sausage. Aragorn strode up to Legolas and the two were whispering and looking at me occasionally.
Finally I got up and walked away from the group. I stopped when I could barely see the fire of our camp. After a while, I felt someone tug on my tunic. I looked down and saw Gimli standing there. "Hello, Master Dwarf," I said simply.
"Legolas seems to be fond of you," he commented.
I looked over at Legolas, who was gazing at me. "Yes, well, those feelings will be gone," I replied.
Gimli looked at me astonished. "Nay, I think he does not. I feel that your actions today pained him greatly. Can you not see it in his eyes? He looks at you with sheer admiration and yet you do not return it. Why is that?" he asked.
When I did not answer he inquired, "Is it because you are afraid?"
I turned back to him. "Why would I be afraid?"
"That's what you need to ask yourself, Lady Elf," Gimli smiled. "Think about it," he said as he walked away.
I stood there thinking. 'Is it really because I was afraid?'
'Nay, you are Ally. You are not afraid of anything!'
'No, I am. I am afraid of something. I just can't lay my finger on it.'
'No, Ally. Do not say that! You admit you are weak like Saruman says? Nay, you are not! Do not lie to yourself!'
I clamped my hands to my ears. "No, please stop!" I whispered.
'Nay. I will not let you lie to yourself. You must reject Legolas! He will make you weak. He is the source of your weakness!'
I felt a tap on my shoulder. "No! Shut up!" I yelled out loud.
Someone from behind grabbed me and turned me around. I was pushed into someone's chest as my tears came back. "No, please stop!" I whispered over and over again into the tunic. It smelt of the forest and I knew who it belonged to.
"Hush, Ally. What is bothering you?" Legolas whispered.
I pushed against his chest, trying to get out to no avail. "Please, I need to be alone, Master Elf," I snapped coldly.
He let go of me and I looked up to astonished blue eyes that turned quickly to anger. "Ally, what did I do to deserve to be treated this way?" he asked pleadingly.
I turned away and said, "I wish to be alone."
"Ally look at me!" I felt his hands turn me around. "What have you been thinking about?" he asked. "For I feel that that is the reason why you are treating me in such a way."
I shook my head. "Ally!" he said shaking me slightly.
I burst. "You, Legolas! I was thinking about you and me! Everything! I was thinking about what you said! I wanted to see if I truly loved you!"
Legolas looked taken back. "And do you?" he asked softly.
I thought. Pictures of him holding me in his arms comforting me and of him being kind to me, flashed in my head. I watched as I looked so relaxed in his arms and he looked so hurt to see me crying.
Legolas waited patiently for my answer. "I...I... do not know yet," I whispered.
I saw the disappointment flash across his eyes and face. "But I know that I will consider it very, very carefully," I added hurriedly. I did not wish to see him hurt.
He nodded. "I understand, Ally. No need to explain everything to me. You need more time. These things are not to be taken lightly." He turned to leave.
I stopped him by grabbing his hand. He turned back around. I hesitated then leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you for understanding," I whispered as I gazed intently into his eyes.
He smiled and walked away.
A/N: Oh, this was so sad! It was pretty short but it was the most appropriate stopping point I could think of. Well, please review!
Alias: I'm glad you like the story so far. I agree with you and all the other reviewers that said that Legolas needed some anger management. Love drives you crazy sometimes, though!
Pippin: I have been reading your story and I love it so far! Keep up the good work!
TreeHuggingHobbit: I have posted my new story already. Have you seen it? It's called Ena. I've only had the first chapter up but I like the story a lot. Hope you read it!
ElvenGirl: Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm glad that you're so anxious to read more!
Leggys Girl: Thank you for being so anxious like the rest of the reviewers! I hope that I update fast enough for you and the others!
Theparanoidone: Thank you for thinking my story is fantastic! I try to make it different from others, though I don't think I'm doing such a great job.
Hobbitgirls: I agree with you wholeheartedly. I haven't been mentioning Merry at all! I'm sorry. I'll try harder.
Azn-kittyqueen: Thank you for recommending me! However, I don't think my story is perfect. I'm sure it has its flaws like other stories do.
ariesgirl1989: Thank you for congratulating me on Homecoming! I just don't want to seem too conceited. Thank you for thanking me on my "fantastic" fiction!
Aga_xris: Thank you for your constructive criticism! I agree with you. I am focusing too much on selected members of the Fellowship. I will try harder to make every single member important.
She-Elf15: Thank you for your reviews! I am glad you think it's funny when she argues with herself. I find that funny too. I got the idea from the movie The Two Towers when Gollum was arguing with himself about the "precious"!
DestinyGurl: Thank you for your compliment! I try very hard to make this story good. I try not to make it dull and boring. Don't worry. I'll keep writing the story.
Shattered Destiny: You know, I like your enthusiasm. Especially since you repeated that four times! I'm glad you like my story.
Kat Tru: Yes, I agree. I was wondering myself when Legolas should "proclaim his love"! They aren't gonna end up happily ever after yet *wink*
Makogirl48: I feel honored that this was the first fan fiction you have read. I'm glad that it caught your attention when it was surrounded by better stories!
Mary: Yes, I followed your advice and changed the summary. I hope you think it acceptable now! Thank you for thinking the dialogue is good! I get the inspiration from all those romantic movies like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma"!
The Lady Sorcha of Sevenwaters: Thank you for your reviews! I'm glad that you think they look cute together. That was my intention!
I tried to write: Thank you for your review! I felt sorry for Legolas also!
Thank you for your wonderful reviews! Those of you who think I'm conceited, I just want to say that I don't think a good review is where you tell me how glamorous, how perfect, how fantastic I am. I want a review that tells me the truth! Now that that is said, on with the story.
I sat next to the wall, my eyes red and puffy from crying so long. 'I thought he loved me. I thought he was different,' I thought to myself.
'See? I told you. He was just deceiving you. Males are just slimy, lying deceivers,' the dark side told me.
'I thought he would not be affected by the scapegoat. I thought he liked me because I was not a regular maiden in distress,' I thought mournfully.
'Serves you right. Do not cry over him. Show him that you can survive without him!'
I stood up. 'Yes, you are right. I will not cry over him.'
I smiled and wiped the tears from my eyes. I walked back to the group. "I am fine now," I said with a smile.
Legolas immediately jumped up and started towards me. I stopped him before he could wrap his arms around me, walked over to Aragorn and sat down between him and Boromir.
"All is forgive, Master Boromir," I said with a smile to Boromir.
He smiled awkwardly back at me then stopped when he realized that Legolas was looking at him with a fire in his eyes. "Is there something wrong, Master Elf?" I asked pleasantly.
Legolas looked at me with a confused look then said, "No, nothing is wrong. Everything is just peachy."
I gave him an odd look before turning to Aragorn. "I am sorry for the trouble I've caused by wandering off without telling you."
Aragorn smiled and said, "All is forgiven. I should've known you would walk off, you being so adventurous and all."
Merry piped up, "Can we eat now? All this searching was making me hungry. We haven't had breakfast yet!"
I laughed and ruffled his hair a bit. "I am sorry for delaying your breakfast."
Sam immediately took out his pots and pans and began to cook a delicious breakfast. The hobbits crowded around the fire, fighting over which person got which sausage. Aragorn strode up to Legolas and the two were whispering and looking at me occasionally.
Finally I got up and walked away from the group. I stopped when I could barely see the fire of our camp. After a while, I felt someone tug on my tunic. I looked down and saw Gimli standing there. "Hello, Master Dwarf," I said simply.
"Legolas seems to be fond of you," he commented.
I looked over at Legolas, who was gazing at me. "Yes, well, those feelings will be gone," I replied.
Gimli looked at me astonished. "Nay, I think he does not. I feel that your actions today pained him greatly. Can you not see it in his eyes? He looks at you with sheer admiration and yet you do not return it. Why is that?" he asked.
When I did not answer he inquired, "Is it because you are afraid?"
I turned back to him. "Why would I be afraid?"
"That's what you need to ask yourself, Lady Elf," Gimli smiled. "Think about it," he said as he walked away.
I stood there thinking. 'Is it really because I was afraid?'
'Nay, you are Ally. You are not afraid of anything!'
'No, I am. I am afraid of something. I just can't lay my finger on it.'
'No, Ally. Do not say that! You admit you are weak like Saruman says? Nay, you are not! Do not lie to yourself!'
I clamped my hands to my ears. "No, please stop!" I whispered.
'Nay. I will not let you lie to yourself. You must reject Legolas! He will make you weak. He is the source of your weakness!'
I felt a tap on my shoulder. "No! Shut up!" I yelled out loud.
Someone from behind grabbed me and turned me around. I was pushed into someone's chest as my tears came back. "No, please stop!" I whispered over and over again into the tunic. It smelt of the forest and I knew who it belonged to.
"Hush, Ally. What is bothering you?" Legolas whispered.
I pushed against his chest, trying to get out to no avail. "Please, I need to be alone, Master Elf," I snapped coldly.
He let go of me and I looked up to astonished blue eyes that turned quickly to anger. "Ally, what did I do to deserve to be treated this way?" he asked pleadingly.
I turned away and said, "I wish to be alone."
"Ally look at me!" I felt his hands turn me around. "What have you been thinking about?" he asked. "For I feel that that is the reason why you are treating me in such a way."
I shook my head. "Ally!" he said shaking me slightly.
I burst. "You, Legolas! I was thinking about you and me! Everything! I was thinking about what you said! I wanted to see if I truly loved you!"
Legolas looked taken back. "And do you?" he asked softly.
I thought. Pictures of him holding me in his arms comforting me and of him being kind to me, flashed in my head. I watched as I looked so relaxed in his arms and he looked so hurt to see me crying.
Legolas waited patiently for my answer. "I...I... do not know yet," I whispered.
I saw the disappointment flash across his eyes and face. "But I know that I will consider it very, very carefully," I added hurriedly. I did not wish to see him hurt.
He nodded. "I understand, Ally. No need to explain everything to me. You need more time. These things are not to be taken lightly." He turned to leave.
I stopped him by grabbing his hand. He turned back around. I hesitated then leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you for understanding," I whispered as I gazed intently into his eyes.
He smiled and walked away.
A/N: Oh, this was so sad! It was pretty short but it was the most appropriate stopping point I could think of. Well, please review!
