Mid-night conversation
(Just remember, Joari's clothes are different from what the members of the fellowship are used to, so it has some, ahem, *features* that they aren't used to)
Just before they left, Frodo swung by on his mare, holding Joari's backpack. "Legolas, are you alright?" he asked, concerned, as he shook the blushing elf. "What? Oh… I've got a problem. Erm… Lady's Joari's clothes are rather… erm…revealing…" the elf stammered off, not sure how to continue. He glanced forward down, before firmly averting his eyes from her, well, front. Sam, who was behind Frodo, understood immediately. Well, somewhat. "Maybe there's something in her bag that would help. It is cold after all." He offered, holding the bag up as he did.
Eagerly, Legolas grabbed the bag. "Thank you my little friend." He breathed, quickly opening the bag as he did so. Frodo and Sam exchanged a look as they rode off. What was that about? They wondered.
Frantically, Legolas looked through the pack. There were many strange and unknown devices in the bag. Just when he was about to despair, he hit pay dirt. He took out a brightly colored tunic. It was green and tan colored. "Why, they're even in my favorite colors," he murmured a little sheepishly. He quickly put it over her head. The arms of the tunic hung down, but he dared not touch her anymore than he had to.
"Let's go!" Aragorn cried out, his horse neighing impatiently. Even the horses were eager to be back in Rivendell.
Legolas made his horse move in a gentle canter, careful not to disturb the girl in his arms.
They reached Rivendell by noon.
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Joari woke around late evening. "What the hell," she moaned tiredly, "did I fall asleep again? And to think, I had the weirdest dream…" She yawned, stretching. She stepped from the bed, rubbing her eyes. Where's my rug? She thought, as she looked down at her dress… Wait a damned minute…"A DRESS!?" she screeched. She looked up, taking in her surroundings. "Oh no…" she moaned, sitting hard on her bed. As she did, she felt a soft hand on her shoulder.
Startled, she glanced at her side. She had not sensed anyone. "Oh shit, your real…" she groaned at what met her eyes.
Aragorn smiled down at the girl. He had happened to stop by with Arwen to check on the girl. "Yes, I am," he assured her. "Art thou feeling better?" Arwen asked soothingly.
Joari looked at the elven princess. "I guess I am, considering the fact that I suddenly found myself in a forest with this guy who claims he's gonna live forever coz' he's an elf, been chased by a group of orcs, met a dwarf with a group of hobbits, which all can't exist except in deep, deluded corners of my mind, or a book by J.R Tolkien. Either then that, I'm perfectly fine, save I don't know how to get my ass outta here and back to the real world!" Arwen smiled. She liked this frank girl, with all her strange mannerisms and such.
Aragorn frowned. "You have a point. How did you get here? And how are you going to get back?" He shrugged. "Enough of these kind of talk. Since dinner has already been served, how would you like to go down to the kitchen with us? We can give you a brief tour of the palace on the way." "Palace?" Joari's eyes widened. "Sure. Why don't we skip the dinner? I'm not that hungry."
Arwen lifted an eyebrow. "Not hungry? You have been asleep for almost a full day!"
Joari shrugged. "So what? At least I had breakfast this morning." "And you barely finished it before you fainted." Aragorn pointed out. "No, you must have something to eat."
Seeing that Joari was about to object, Arwen quickly said, "Come, let us go already."
"But I can't go out wearing this!" Joari stated. Arwen gave her a once over. "What is wrong with thy attire? It is most assuredly becoming of thee." "But it's a dress! Where are my original clothes? I'll feel more comfortable in them." Joari asked. Arwen shook her head. "Thy clothes are being washed, and will only be ready early morn." Joari shook her head in defeat. "Okay, let's go then," she said as she was led out of the room.
As Arwen and Aragorn showed her around, Joari let her mind wonder. Why am I here? Did it have something to do with that book? Maybe she was looked in the book, unable to get out, forever stuck in one of the best classics in time… No, it was too depressing to consider. "What's that smell?" she asked, as they neared the kitchen. Aragorn smiled, and she felt her heart skip a beat. "It is your dinner my lady," he answered and they entered the kitchen.
After having the best dinner she had ever tasted in her life, she walked back contentedly with Aragorn. Right now I'm really in the mood for music, she thought. Wait another minute… "Where's my stuff?" she gasped. Arwen, who happened to be speaking to Aragorn, stopped mid-sentence. "What's 'stuff'?" she asked, curious. However, Aragorn had made a guess by now. "Do you mean your belongings?" "Yes." She answered gratefully. He thought for a while. "I do believe they're with Legolas. Would you like me to show you the way to his room?" she looked at him. Hmm… he looks tired… "Oh nevermind, just give me some directions, I'm sure I can find the way. You look tired. Go get some rest or something." He bowed. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness my lady. It is on the second level, just on the right hand corner." Joari smiled and gave him a peace sign. "Anytime hon'. See' ya guys. 'Nite" And flew off, leaving Aragorn and Arwen to puzzle over her words.
Hmm… second floor…check…right corner… corner… check. "Looks like I've found it" Joari said, as she looked at the intricately carved doors. She knocked, hoping that Legolas would answer. A muffled "Come in." came through the door. She opened the door and stepped in, almost banging into Legolas, who was about to open the door for her. For a moment, their lips were just an inch apart. They stared at each other for a few seconds, before Joari stepped out of their 'embrace' "Sorry about that. Didn't know you were behind the door, she shrugged, heading for his bed.
Legolas however, was just standing there, looking at her. He was rather surprised to see her, and she looked beautiful in the dress. It was some time before he realized she was staring at him from the bed. "I'm sorry too. Have you recovered?" She nodded. "Yes." She laughed. "It's pretty obvious isn't it? When I woke up, I found my clothes were gone and that I was wearing this… thing. Arwen said they would only be returned in the morning. Even my tracks were gone." He had noticed. "A dress looks… more…appropriate on you my lady. What are tracks?"
"Shoes." She sighed.
"My lady, did you have a reason for coming? I'm sure it wasn't for bumping into me." Legolas asked. "Oh yar! I was wondering if you had my… belongings? Aragorn said that you may have it."
"Ah yes, your pack. Please wait a moment." Legolas went to a door and entered.
He came back, pack in hand. She opened it. "Thank you! Nice pad you have here." She complimented. "Excuse me my lady? Pad?" She sighed, "Place. Room." "Oh… thank you." "It's alright. By the way Legolas, did you see my cardigan? It olive green and khaki." Legolas started blushing. "Lady, do you mean your tunic? I think it should be washing with the rest of your clothing." "Oh." She looked at him closely. "Did you put it on for me?" With that, Legolas blushed a little deeper. "It was rather…chilly… and your clothes did not seem to…keep out the cold, so I put it on you." Joari stared at him a little more closely. "Thanks. Are you alright Legolas?" "I am fine my lady." They sat in silence for a minute.
"Thank you Legolas. I'd better be going." She said, heading for the door. "Your welcomed anytime, my lady." He said, leading her out.
When she left, Legolas went over to his bed and sat down. He sighed, lying down. He thought about the quest, and all his adventures. Yet of all his experiences, the Lady Joari was definitely the most unusual one. He was thinking deeply about her, when a knock sounded on his door.
Before he could react, the door opened and Joari's head appeared. "Legolas!" she cried, "are you around?" He replied before thinking. "Yes, I'm on the bed." She quickly walked over, closing the door behind her as she did. "I'm lost!" she exclaimed. "I have absolutely no idea where my room is! I don't suppose you have any clue?"
Legolas shook his head. "Sorry my lady. I do not know." She groaned. "Awww man. I don't supposed I could bunk in with you?" Legolas looked shocked. "Come on," she begged, "I'll let you listen to music with me…" she added whimsically. That perked up his interest "What do you mean by that?" "Say yes first." She ordered. "But it isn't proper…" She grinned impishly. "Well, you don't have to stay awake you know. I don't need to sleep anymore, so it's not like we're really sleeping together." Legolas blushed. "Fine. But let us listen to this music you were talking about." "So it's settled then." She put out her hand. "Deal?" he shook it. "Deal!"
She went over to the bed and sat next to him, taking out her Discman and her CD case. "So what would you like to listen to?" Judging from his blank stare, she gathered he had no idea what she was talking about. "Okay, fine. Let's listen to a compilation okay?" "Can those things really sing?" Legolas asked incredulously as she plugged in her headphones. "Well… something like that." She handed him a headphone. "Here, put this in your ear." Obviously baffled, he followed her instructions nonetheless.
As the song started, Legolas jerked the earpiece away. "What's wrong?" Joari asked, stopping the player. "It's too loud for me." He explained. "Oh." She thought about it "How about this?" she asked, wearing both the headphones. She pressed play. "Perfect." He said, as the music blasted away in her ear. They both quieted down as the music played…
Never made it
as a wise man
I couldn't cut it as
A poor man stealing
Tired of living like a blind man
I'm sick of sight without
A sense of feeling
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you
A heart worth breaking
I've been wrong
I've been down
Into the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
It's not like you didn't know that
I said I love you and
I swear I still do
And it must have been so bad
'Cause living with him must have
Damn near killed you
And this is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you
A heart worth breaking
And I've been wrong
I've been down
Into the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
No, no
Never made it as a wise man
I couldn't cut it as
A poor man stealing
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you
A heart worth breaking
And I've been wrong
I've been down
Into the bottom of every bottle
These five words in my head
Scream
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah
Are we having fun yet?
Yeah, yeah
No, no, no
-nickelback
Legolas shuddered, despite the fact that Joari was happily grinning. "Are all your songs like that?" She looked at him, puzzled. "No. Why? Didn't you like it?" "It's… different." She fell silent. "Can you sing?" she asked. He looked at her. "Yes, but not very well. Why?" "Could you sing me one of your songs? So I'll know what you're more used to. I'm sure I can find something to match your taste." He looked hesitant. "Please." He sighed. And began his song.
rithannen i
geven,
thangen i harn,
na fennas i daur,
ol dur ristannen,
Eryn echuiannen,
i ngelaidh dagrar,
ristar thynd, cua tawar,
Dambedir enyd i ganed,
Si linna i waew trin ylf,
Isto i dur i chuiyl,
i ngelalaidh dagrar.
Ok here is the translation.
Earth shakes,
Stone breaks,
The forest id at you door,,
The dark sleep is broken,
The woods have amoken,
The trees have gone to war,
Roots rend, wood bends,
The Ents have answered the call,
Through the branchs the wind now sings,
Feel the power of living things,
The trees have gone to war.
She stared at him. "That was beautiful." He shrugged, "We elves are a musical people." She grinned. "I can tell. What was it about?" "It's about how love surpasses all things." "I think I may have a good song. Wanna hear?" he nodded. "Yes, my lady."
deai kara dore kurai tatsu no ka wa kazoeta koto nai kedo
mou zuibun issho ni sugoshiteiru ki ga suru yo
yoru ni makesouna hi wa denwa shite shimau itsumo
"ima kara sugu soko e ikou ka" to sono kotoba dake de sukuwareru
onaji kankyou de niita you na keiken tsunde kiteiru kara kana
fushigina hodo kimi no koto wo chikaku ni kanjirareru
itsumo tayotte bakari gomen ne nan'nimo dekinai watashi dakedo
mune ni egaita sono yume itsuka kanau no wo dare yori inotteiru
kimi ga daisukina ano hito to shiawase ni naremasu you ni...
zutto tameteta mono ga kyuu ni afuredashita toki
tonari ni ita kimi made isshoni morainaki shite waratteita
hoshi no kazu hodo no deai to wakare wo kurikaeshi
ano koro mada ushinau mono no hou ga ookatta kedo ima wa chigau
itsumo tayotte bakari dakeredo kondo wa watashi ga mamoru kara ne
honto wa kimi mo tsuyoku wa nai shi hitori ja irarenai koto mo shitta
kimi ga daisukina ano hito to waratte irareru you ni...
-Wishing. Ayumi Hamasaki
Legolas smiled. He definitely liked this song. "What's is this about?" he asked Joari. There was no answer. Despite what she had said, she had fallen asleep. Legolas smiled at the slumbering girl. "Goodnight my lady," he said, as he covered her with sheets. He looked at the CD player. "Now how am I going to stop this?" he wondered, staring at the spinning disc.
***~~~~~***
Legolas knocked on Aragorn's door. "Aragorn? Are you in?" Aragorn opened the door. "What is it Legolas?" "Lady Joari is asleep in my bed. She couldn't find her way back. So I was wondering if I could sleep over here for the night?" Aragorn nodded. "Come on in my friend." Aragorn went to get a separate cot from his closet. "So what did you and the lady talk about?" he asked bluntly. Legolas shook his head, "You're direct. We were just talking about things. Music mainly." "Music?" "Yes. She has this strange device which can make round discs sing songs. It's rather fascinating. " Legolas stopped talking, thinking back on the strangely beautiful song he had heard. Aragorn looked at his friend's face carefully. He recognised that look. Inwardly, he smiled. "Goodnight Legolas." He said, turning his back towards his friend. "Goodnight Aragorn." Legolas replied absently, as he replayed the night's encounter.
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P.S. Can anyone pass me a real elf song? I think I used German or something for the one in this fic. By the way, to make this clear, my character has got a crush on Aragorn. Don't ask me why. She just got too caught up in her feelings I guess. Looks like Legolas will have to work doubly hard to win her!!!
Note: The song Legolas sang is from DRUIDGIRL. Thanks!
