Disclaimer: I don't own Lord of the Rings nor Legolas (even though I wish I
did!) All I own is, me, Natalie!
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I woke up and turned over. Legolas was still asleep, so I decided to change into my jeans and tank top because there was no way I was going to run around in a dress. After that, I checked the time on my cell phone. It was 5:00. I wonder if anyone's even up, it's really early, I thought to myself. I put on my Vans and walked out of my room. Everything was silent, except for the slight breeze that rustled in the branches.. I walked as quietly as I could all the way down the stairs to the ground. I didn't want to wake anyone up. I felt like going for a nice long walk. I don't know why, but I did. I think it was partly because I wanted to be alone. I knew that in a few hours I would be leaving Lothlórien with the Fellowship, and after that, I'd have no time to be alone. I came into a spot near some of the golden trees' roots. In the middle of the clearing was a huge square stone with a birdbath-like object on the top of it. As I came closer, I noticed that there was a little spring with water.
"Would you look into the mirror?" asked Galadriel.
I spun around. How did she sneak up from behind me? "I know what the mirror does, but it would be an honor to be able to look into the fabled mirror," I said slowly. I wondered what I would foresee in the mirror.
"I'm sure you know what to do, just please don't touch the water!"
I leaned forward and stared into the birdbath-like bowl. A flood of images came into the water. I saw Gollum falling into Mount Doom and Frodo and Sam being rescued by the Eagle King. I saw Aragorn take up his throne and Arwen at his side. I also saw Frodo leaving the Shire and going to the Grey Havens. But the thing that puzzled me was that I saw Jessica with Legolas and me in Lothlórien. The water went back to normal and I saw no more of the future.
"Okaaay then," I said.
"I know what it is you saw," Galadriel said.
"What kind of saying is that? You are just plain freaky sometimes. Can you please tell me why I saw my best friend in Middle-Earth?"
"I cannot tell you why. But I can tell you this: Everything happens for a reason," Galadriel said. She then walked away. I watched Galadriel fade away from my sight. I just stood there in confusion. Why would Jess come to Middle-Earth? I thought. She's happy in my world. But, the mirror doesn't lie, I thought again.
I sat down on one of the giant tree roots. The breeze that had been only slight earlier, was now becoming stronger. I was getting a little cold. I hugged my knees close to my chest and stared off into nowhere. I must have spaced out because I never noticed Legolas sit down next to me until I felt his warm hand on my shoulder. I blinked.
"You forgot this," Legoas said. He handed me my blue hooded sweatshirt.
"Uh...thanks," I said. I took my sweatshirt and pulled it over my head.
"You're welcome," Legolas said. He smiled at me.
"No one is really awake yet," I said, "I thought it would be nice to go for a walk by myself. After we leave, we're not really going to have much time for anything."
"I know."
"Wanna practice archery?" I asked.
"Sure," Legolas said. He went to fetch his bow and quiver. I waited for him at the target range. I wrapped my sweatshirt around my waist. A few minutes later, he returned and handed me the bow. I strung an arrow to the bow and stood in the form that Legolas said was how archers were supposed to stand. I shot a few arrows and handed the bow to Legolas. He practiced for a while, too. After practicing for about half an hour, we sat underneath the tree.
"You are being unusually quiet," Legolas commented.
"Yeah."
"What are you thinking about?"
"Last night," I replied.
"Why?"
"Because I wish we didn't have to leave this place."
"Oh," Legolas said as he kissed my hand. I smiled and hugged Legolas.
"What time is breakfast at?"
"Eight," Legolas replied.
"That means we have two hours to hang out," I said, "I want to spend those two hours at our spot."
Legolas nodded and got up. We walked all the way to our little Elvish bench that we considered ours. Legolas wasn't talking, instead he was staring at me thoughtfully. After a while, I started to get annoyed and asked him what was wrong.
Legolas just smiled at me and put his hand to my face. "I have thought for a while, and I have come up with an Elvish name for you."
I gave him a quizzical look "What is my Elvish name?"
"In the Common Tongue, you are called Natalie, but in the Sindarin form of Elvish, your name is Maltalotiel," he said.
"Maltalotiel," I said trying out the sound. "I like it!"
"I'm glad to hear that, my lady."
"How many times must I tell you to call me just Natalie?" I asked.
"Just once more, my lady," Legolas said. He was smiling that little cute grin of his that made my heart melt into pieces.
"Although, there is no one else I would rather be with. So, I guess in a way, I am your lady." I kissed him on the cheek.
Legolas grinned even wider and put his arm around my waist. "So does this mean I can still call you my lady?"
"Hehe...no...I'd prefer to be called Natalie."
"Well, I'd prefer to be called Legolas, not Elfy."
"Hey! That's different! I like calling you Elfy and Leggy!"
"Humans," Legolas muttered, "I shouldn't have said anything."
I laughed at him and pretended that I was an Elf. "Look at me! I'm an Elf!" I said as I pulled at my ears making them look pointy. I pretended to be all prissy by making a fuss about my hair and nails. "I have better eyesight and hearing than you puny Humans!"
"Well, unlike you, at least I'm going to live forever!" Legolas said.
I fell silent and stared blankly at him. That comment hurt. I got up and walked away. I knew I was overreacting, but I didn't care. I saw Legolas get up to follow me, but I took off running. I ran as fast as I could back to my room. When I had reached the door, I closed it behind me and locked it. I threw myself on my bed and stared at the ceiling. A few moments later, I heard Legolas knock at the door, but I didn't open it up. I just continued on staring at the ceiling. Why did he have to go and say that? Why did I run away? He must feel like I hate him now. I didn't mean to just walk away like that! I said to myself. Then why are you just sitting here doing nothing? The poor boy is standing outside trying to apologize and you're just being a jerk by ignoring him! He loves you! If you really loved him, you'd be letting him in instead of locking him out, Another part of my mind nagged.
I stopped arguing with myself and opened my door. Legolas was still there. He started to say something, but I cut him off because I threw my arms around his neck and kissed him fiercely. Stunned, Legolas kissed me back. I let him come in my room. We sat on the edge of my bed.
"Legolas, my mellon, mi amigo, mi novio, my love, I didn't mean to be a jerk and run off like that. I hope you don't think I hate you because of that. I love you, and I wouldn't let a little comment like that ruin our wonderful relationship. I just got a little emotional when I heard you say that. I want you to be the last guy I'll ever kiss. I want you to be the one I marry. And above all of it, I want you."
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"And above all of it, I want you."
Legolas was stunned. He had been trying to tell Natalie that he was sorry when out of nowhere, she threw herself at him and kissed him. He was not expecting that. Legolas had thought that Natalie was going to tell him that she thought he wasn't good enough for her, but that was until she gave her little speech. He now knew that she didn't care about what he had said.
He looked into her eyes, searching for something to say. He was speechless. Legolas was too overcome with amazement to say anything. Instead, he pulled her close in a big embrace.
"Legolas...you have to promise me something..." Natalie said.
"Promise what?" Legolas asked.
"You have to promise me that whatever happens to me, you have to keep on going. I don't want you to die of a broken heart after I die. You have to keep on living. You're an Elf, and Elves are supposed to be immortal."
"I promise. I love you." As Legolas said this, he felt his heart beat faster and faster. Natalie must have been feeling the same thing, because she had her hand up to where her heart was, as if feeling her heartbeat. Almost at once, a new mood came across Legolas; he felt tranquil and content. He took Natalie's hand and put it to his heart so that she would know that he, too, was feeling the same thing. She was about to kiss him when she heard her cell phone go off.
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I was seriously ticked off. I took my cell phone out of my pocket and answered it, even though I already knew who it was.
"Natalie! It's me Jess-"
"I think I know that," I snapped.
"What's wrong?"
"What is wrong?!" I nearly yelled. "You wanna know what's wrong?!"
"Uh...I'm guessing no," Jessica said.
"I don't give a damn if you call me, but why at this freakin' moment?!"
"Seriously, Nat, what's happening? Are you in the middle of the leaving ceremony with the Fellowship or something?"
"What the Hell? It's only 7:50! Do you really think we're going to be leaving this early?!"
"No, but what's wrong?"
"You just totally ruined the moment between Legolas and me!" I raved.
"Oh! I'm sorry. Well, maybe when we hang up, you can go back to making out with him," someone said.
"Yike?!" I asked.
"Yeah, Jessica just put me on the phone."
"How did you know that?"
"I know all, but I do not tell all."
"I do not wanna know what that means," I said.
"Neither does Jess. So, you're in Middle-Earth?"
"Yes-"
"Let me speak to the Elf," Yike commanded.
I handed my cell phone to Legolas and said, "Yike wants to talk to you."
I watched Legolas hold the phone up to his ear. He looked so cute talking on my cell phone.
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"Hello?" Legolas's English accent said.
"So it's true then? You are Legolas?" Yike asked.
"Yes."
"And you are Natalie's boyfriend?"
"My heart belongs to Natalie," Legolas replied.
"But you are immortal, are you not? This means you must either give up your immortality or live on after she dies, and you'll most likely die of a broken heart."
"What business is it yours to stick your nose in our private lives?" Legolas snapped.
"What business is it yours to go and steal my friend?" Yike sneered.
"I did not steal her. Galadriel brought her here! I just happened to find her. And I love her," Legolas said defensively.
"But you have not answered my question, Elf."
"Good-day to you, 'friend' of Natalie," Legolas said darkly.
"Yike, what did you say to Legolas?!" Natalie screeched as she got on the phone.
"Nothing, nothing. All I did was ask him what he was going to do when you die. You do remember that Elves are immortal, right?"
"You didn't! Oh my God! You son of a-" Natalie said she stopped talking when she heard the other side of the phone make a noise.
"It's me! Jess!"
"Jess...I can't believe he said that to Legolas."
"I heard. I was trying to stop him. He's a real jerk."
"I know."
"Anyways, I better get off the phone and let you go back to 'making out with Legolas' as Yike says," Jessica joked.
"Yeah, it's almost time for breakfast. I'd kill for a doughnut right about now," Natalie muttered.
"I'll talk to you later."
"Bye."
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I hung up my cell phone and turned around to face Legolas. He wasn't showing any emotion on his face.
"Legolas..."
He looked at me. He was definitely ticked off. I could see it in his blazing blue eyes.
"I'm sorry about how big of a jerk Yike is. I swear, if I ever see him again, I'm going to shoot one of your arrows at him."
Legolas smiled at my comment and said, "I don't think it would be nice to kill your friends off."
"He's not my friend. He's an acquaintance," I said ..
"I see."
"Let's go to breakfast. I am sure that everyone's waiting for us," I said.
We walked all the way to the dinning area in silence. I sat across from Legolas at the table. Frodo was on my right and Pippin was on my left. We talked for a while as we waited for the food to be served.
I felt someone's foot hit mine. I looked under the table. It was Legolas. I flashed him a smile and rubbed my foot on his knee. After a while, I saw Legolas look under the table. He saw what I was doing and did the same.
We were both giggling uncontrollably. The rest of the Fellowship were staring at us like we were insane. Aragorn tapped me on the shoulder and told me to leave Legolas alone. I stuck my tongue out at him and when he turned around, I gave him the one-fingered-salute. Seeing this made everyone laugh. Aragorn turned around looking confused. He didn't know that I had flipped him off.
After breakfast, I walked back to my room and decided to take a bath. After all, I didn't think it was likely I was going to be really clean while we ran around saving Middle-Earth. The water was nice and warm. The only problem was that they didn't have shampoo in Middle-Earth, which sort of sucked. Another thing that I missed was make-up and driving. I really missed that.
I dried myself off and put back on my clothes. I brushed my hair and put it up in a ponytail. I stared at myself in the mirror and put on some lip-gloss that I had found in my pocket.
I heard the door open. I looked up and saw that it was Legolas. I breathed in a sigh of relief. I thought it had been someone else.
"We are going to be leaving soon," he said.
"Yeah."
"What did you do to your hair?"
"I put it up in a ponytail!" I said.
"Oh. Interesting. I've never seen anyone with their hair like that."
I laid down on my bed and stared at the ceiling and said, "I'm going to miss this room. It was really nice."
Legolas laid down next to me and looked at the ceiling. I could tell that he was thinking of something, but he was not sharing his thoughts. I asked him what he was thinking about, but he just smiled and closed his eyes. I got up silently so that I wouldn't disturb him and I put all my stuff together in a rucksack that one of the Elf maidens had given me. I didn't have much with me anyways. Just the clothes I was wearing, my cell phone, my lip-gloss, a hairbrush, and my sweatshirt. I also had some parchment, a bottle of ink, and a quill. I decided to keep a diary while I was with the Fellowship so that I could always have something to remember the Quest by.
"We are supposed to be getting out of here." Legolas was still lying down with his eyes closed.
"I know. I had to pack up my stuff," I replied.
"Galadriel is waiting for us."
I put my rucksack on my shoulders and walked over to where Legolas was. I poked his ear and told him to get his butt up. He got up and lead me out of my room, and down the spiraling staircase that wrapped around the tree. When we reached the ground, I followed him to the end of the forest, where the river was. The rest of the Fellowship was there. Galadriel was handing them out gifts.
She gave Legolas a new bow with a quiver full of arrows, she gave Merry and Pippin daggers, she gave Boromir a belt, she gave Aragorn a scabbard for his sword, she gave Sam a box with a seed for one of the golden leaved trees, she gave Gimli three golden hairs, and she gave Frodo the vial of Galadriel.
I was the last to receive a gift from the Lady of the Light. She came over to me and said, "I fear there is nothing greater that I can give you than the gift you already have."
I looked over at Legolas. She was right. "There is no gift better than the one I have already received from you. I wish to take no more from the kind Elves," I replied.
Galadriel smiled. "Let me say one thing: your dream will become real sooner than you think. Everything happens for a reason." She did give me a nice Elvish knife for fighting off Orcs with. I put this in my rucksack.
I was confused, but did not question her further. Legolas had come over to me and handed me his Mirkwood bow, arrows, and quiver. I stood there in amazement. I now had my own bow and arrows to shoot Orcs with. I was too happy to speak. I hugged him and got into one of the canoes.
I shared the canoe with Legolas and Gimli. While Frodo, Sam, and Aragorn shared one. And Boromir, Merry, and Pippin shared one. They rowed down the river, unaware of the doom that was to come.
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I woke up and turned over. Legolas was still asleep, so I decided to change into my jeans and tank top because there was no way I was going to run around in a dress. After that, I checked the time on my cell phone. It was 5:00. I wonder if anyone's even up, it's really early, I thought to myself. I put on my Vans and walked out of my room. Everything was silent, except for the slight breeze that rustled in the branches.. I walked as quietly as I could all the way down the stairs to the ground. I didn't want to wake anyone up. I felt like going for a nice long walk. I don't know why, but I did. I think it was partly because I wanted to be alone. I knew that in a few hours I would be leaving Lothlórien with the Fellowship, and after that, I'd have no time to be alone. I came into a spot near some of the golden trees' roots. In the middle of the clearing was a huge square stone with a birdbath-like object on the top of it. As I came closer, I noticed that there was a little spring with water.
"Would you look into the mirror?" asked Galadriel.
I spun around. How did she sneak up from behind me? "I know what the mirror does, but it would be an honor to be able to look into the fabled mirror," I said slowly. I wondered what I would foresee in the mirror.
"I'm sure you know what to do, just please don't touch the water!"
I leaned forward and stared into the birdbath-like bowl. A flood of images came into the water. I saw Gollum falling into Mount Doom and Frodo and Sam being rescued by the Eagle King. I saw Aragorn take up his throne and Arwen at his side. I also saw Frodo leaving the Shire and going to the Grey Havens. But the thing that puzzled me was that I saw Jessica with Legolas and me in Lothlórien. The water went back to normal and I saw no more of the future.
"Okaaay then," I said.
"I know what it is you saw," Galadriel said.
"What kind of saying is that? You are just plain freaky sometimes. Can you please tell me why I saw my best friend in Middle-Earth?"
"I cannot tell you why. But I can tell you this: Everything happens for a reason," Galadriel said. She then walked away. I watched Galadriel fade away from my sight. I just stood there in confusion. Why would Jess come to Middle-Earth? I thought. She's happy in my world. But, the mirror doesn't lie, I thought again.
I sat down on one of the giant tree roots. The breeze that had been only slight earlier, was now becoming stronger. I was getting a little cold. I hugged my knees close to my chest and stared off into nowhere. I must have spaced out because I never noticed Legolas sit down next to me until I felt his warm hand on my shoulder. I blinked.
"You forgot this," Legoas said. He handed me my blue hooded sweatshirt.
"Uh...thanks," I said. I took my sweatshirt and pulled it over my head.
"You're welcome," Legolas said. He smiled at me.
"No one is really awake yet," I said, "I thought it would be nice to go for a walk by myself. After we leave, we're not really going to have much time for anything."
"I know."
"Wanna practice archery?" I asked.
"Sure," Legolas said. He went to fetch his bow and quiver. I waited for him at the target range. I wrapped my sweatshirt around my waist. A few minutes later, he returned and handed me the bow. I strung an arrow to the bow and stood in the form that Legolas said was how archers were supposed to stand. I shot a few arrows and handed the bow to Legolas. He practiced for a while, too. After practicing for about half an hour, we sat underneath the tree.
"You are being unusually quiet," Legolas commented.
"Yeah."
"What are you thinking about?"
"Last night," I replied.
"Why?"
"Because I wish we didn't have to leave this place."
"Oh," Legolas said as he kissed my hand. I smiled and hugged Legolas.
"What time is breakfast at?"
"Eight," Legolas replied.
"That means we have two hours to hang out," I said, "I want to spend those two hours at our spot."
Legolas nodded and got up. We walked all the way to our little Elvish bench that we considered ours. Legolas wasn't talking, instead he was staring at me thoughtfully. After a while, I started to get annoyed and asked him what was wrong.
Legolas just smiled at me and put his hand to my face. "I have thought for a while, and I have come up with an Elvish name for you."
I gave him a quizzical look "What is my Elvish name?"
"In the Common Tongue, you are called Natalie, but in the Sindarin form of Elvish, your name is Maltalotiel," he said.
"Maltalotiel," I said trying out the sound. "I like it!"
"I'm glad to hear that, my lady."
"How many times must I tell you to call me just Natalie?" I asked.
"Just once more, my lady," Legolas said. He was smiling that little cute grin of his that made my heart melt into pieces.
"Although, there is no one else I would rather be with. So, I guess in a way, I am your lady." I kissed him on the cheek.
Legolas grinned even wider and put his arm around my waist. "So does this mean I can still call you my lady?"
"Hehe...no...I'd prefer to be called Natalie."
"Well, I'd prefer to be called Legolas, not Elfy."
"Hey! That's different! I like calling you Elfy and Leggy!"
"Humans," Legolas muttered, "I shouldn't have said anything."
I laughed at him and pretended that I was an Elf. "Look at me! I'm an Elf!" I said as I pulled at my ears making them look pointy. I pretended to be all prissy by making a fuss about my hair and nails. "I have better eyesight and hearing than you puny Humans!"
"Well, unlike you, at least I'm going to live forever!" Legolas said.
I fell silent and stared blankly at him. That comment hurt. I got up and walked away. I knew I was overreacting, but I didn't care. I saw Legolas get up to follow me, but I took off running. I ran as fast as I could back to my room. When I had reached the door, I closed it behind me and locked it. I threw myself on my bed and stared at the ceiling. A few moments later, I heard Legolas knock at the door, but I didn't open it up. I just continued on staring at the ceiling. Why did he have to go and say that? Why did I run away? He must feel like I hate him now. I didn't mean to just walk away like that! I said to myself. Then why are you just sitting here doing nothing? The poor boy is standing outside trying to apologize and you're just being a jerk by ignoring him! He loves you! If you really loved him, you'd be letting him in instead of locking him out, Another part of my mind nagged.
I stopped arguing with myself and opened my door. Legolas was still there. He started to say something, but I cut him off because I threw my arms around his neck and kissed him fiercely. Stunned, Legolas kissed me back. I let him come in my room. We sat on the edge of my bed.
"Legolas, my mellon, mi amigo, mi novio, my love, I didn't mean to be a jerk and run off like that. I hope you don't think I hate you because of that. I love you, and I wouldn't let a little comment like that ruin our wonderful relationship. I just got a little emotional when I heard you say that. I want you to be the last guy I'll ever kiss. I want you to be the one I marry. And above all of it, I want you."
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"And above all of it, I want you."
Legolas was stunned. He had been trying to tell Natalie that he was sorry when out of nowhere, she threw herself at him and kissed him. He was not expecting that. Legolas had thought that Natalie was going to tell him that she thought he wasn't good enough for her, but that was until she gave her little speech. He now knew that she didn't care about what he had said.
He looked into her eyes, searching for something to say. He was speechless. Legolas was too overcome with amazement to say anything. Instead, he pulled her close in a big embrace.
"Legolas...you have to promise me something..." Natalie said.
"Promise what?" Legolas asked.
"You have to promise me that whatever happens to me, you have to keep on going. I don't want you to die of a broken heart after I die. You have to keep on living. You're an Elf, and Elves are supposed to be immortal."
"I promise. I love you." As Legolas said this, he felt his heart beat faster and faster. Natalie must have been feeling the same thing, because she had her hand up to where her heart was, as if feeling her heartbeat. Almost at once, a new mood came across Legolas; he felt tranquil and content. He took Natalie's hand and put it to his heart so that she would know that he, too, was feeling the same thing. She was about to kiss him when she heard her cell phone go off.
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I was seriously ticked off. I took my cell phone out of my pocket and answered it, even though I already knew who it was.
"Natalie! It's me Jess-"
"I think I know that," I snapped.
"What's wrong?"
"What is wrong?!" I nearly yelled. "You wanna know what's wrong?!"
"Uh...I'm guessing no," Jessica said.
"I don't give a damn if you call me, but why at this freakin' moment?!"
"Seriously, Nat, what's happening? Are you in the middle of the leaving ceremony with the Fellowship or something?"
"What the Hell? It's only 7:50! Do you really think we're going to be leaving this early?!"
"No, but what's wrong?"
"You just totally ruined the moment between Legolas and me!" I raved.
"Oh! I'm sorry. Well, maybe when we hang up, you can go back to making out with him," someone said.
"Yike?!" I asked.
"Yeah, Jessica just put me on the phone."
"How did you know that?"
"I know all, but I do not tell all."
"I do not wanna know what that means," I said.
"Neither does Jess. So, you're in Middle-Earth?"
"Yes-"
"Let me speak to the Elf," Yike commanded.
I handed my cell phone to Legolas and said, "Yike wants to talk to you."
I watched Legolas hold the phone up to his ear. He looked so cute talking on my cell phone.
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"Hello?" Legolas's English accent said.
"So it's true then? You are Legolas?" Yike asked.
"Yes."
"And you are Natalie's boyfriend?"
"My heart belongs to Natalie," Legolas replied.
"But you are immortal, are you not? This means you must either give up your immortality or live on after she dies, and you'll most likely die of a broken heart."
"What business is it yours to stick your nose in our private lives?" Legolas snapped.
"What business is it yours to go and steal my friend?" Yike sneered.
"I did not steal her. Galadriel brought her here! I just happened to find her. And I love her," Legolas said defensively.
"But you have not answered my question, Elf."
"Good-day to you, 'friend' of Natalie," Legolas said darkly.
"Yike, what did you say to Legolas?!" Natalie screeched as she got on the phone.
"Nothing, nothing. All I did was ask him what he was going to do when you die. You do remember that Elves are immortal, right?"
"You didn't! Oh my God! You son of a-" Natalie said she stopped talking when she heard the other side of the phone make a noise.
"It's me! Jess!"
"Jess...I can't believe he said that to Legolas."
"I heard. I was trying to stop him. He's a real jerk."
"I know."
"Anyways, I better get off the phone and let you go back to 'making out with Legolas' as Yike says," Jessica joked.
"Yeah, it's almost time for breakfast. I'd kill for a doughnut right about now," Natalie muttered.
"I'll talk to you later."
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I hung up my cell phone and turned around to face Legolas. He wasn't showing any emotion on his face.
"Legolas..."
He looked at me. He was definitely ticked off. I could see it in his blazing blue eyes.
"I'm sorry about how big of a jerk Yike is. I swear, if I ever see him again, I'm going to shoot one of your arrows at him."
Legolas smiled at my comment and said, "I don't think it would be nice to kill your friends off."
"He's not my friend. He's an acquaintance," I said ..
"I see."
"Let's go to breakfast. I am sure that everyone's waiting for us," I said.
We walked all the way to the dinning area in silence. I sat across from Legolas at the table. Frodo was on my right and Pippin was on my left. We talked for a while as we waited for the food to be served.
I felt someone's foot hit mine. I looked under the table. It was Legolas. I flashed him a smile and rubbed my foot on his knee. After a while, I saw Legolas look under the table. He saw what I was doing and did the same.
We were both giggling uncontrollably. The rest of the Fellowship were staring at us like we were insane. Aragorn tapped me on the shoulder and told me to leave Legolas alone. I stuck my tongue out at him and when he turned around, I gave him the one-fingered-salute. Seeing this made everyone laugh. Aragorn turned around looking confused. He didn't know that I had flipped him off.
After breakfast, I walked back to my room and decided to take a bath. After all, I didn't think it was likely I was going to be really clean while we ran around saving Middle-Earth. The water was nice and warm. The only problem was that they didn't have shampoo in Middle-Earth, which sort of sucked. Another thing that I missed was make-up and driving. I really missed that.
I dried myself off and put back on my clothes. I brushed my hair and put it up in a ponytail. I stared at myself in the mirror and put on some lip-gloss that I had found in my pocket.
I heard the door open. I looked up and saw that it was Legolas. I breathed in a sigh of relief. I thought it had been someone else.
"We are going to be leaving soon," he said.
"Yeah."
"What did you do to your hair?"
"I put it up in a ponytail!" I said.
"Oh. Interesting. I've never seen anyone with their hair like that."
I laid down on my bed and stared at the ceiling and said, "I'm going to miss this room. It was really nice."
Legolas laid down next to me and looked at the ceiling. I could tell that he was thinking of something, but he was not sharing his thoughts. I asked him what he was thinking about, but he just smiled and closed his eyes. I got up silently so that I wouldn't disturb him and I put all my stuff together in a rucksack that one of the Elf maidens had given me. I didn't have much with me anyways. Just the clothes I was wearing, my cell phone, my lip-gloss, a hairbrush, and my sweatshirt. I also had some parchment, a bottle of ink, and a quill. I decided to keep a diary while I was with the Fellowship so that I could always have something to remember the Quest by.
"We are supposed to be getting out of here." Legolas was still lying down with his eyes closed.
"I know. I had to pack up my stuff," I replied.
"Galadriel is waiting for us."
I put my rucksack on my shoulders and walked over to where Legolas was. I poked his ear and told him to get his butt up. He got up and lead me out of my room, and down the spiraling staircase that wrapped around the tree. When we reached the ground, I followed him to the end of the forest, where the river was. The rest of the Fellowship was there. Galadriel was handing them out gifts.
She gave Legolas a new bow with a quiver full of arrows, she gave Merry and Pippin daggers, she gave Boromir a belt, she gave Aragorn a scabbard for his sword, she gave Sam a box with a seed for one of the golden leaved trees, she gave Gimli three golden hairs, and she gave Frodo the vial of Galadriel.
I was the last to receive a gift from the Lady of the Light. She came over to me and said, "I fear there is nothing greater that I can give you than the gift you already have."
I looked over at Legolas. She was right. "There is no gift better than the one I have already received from you. I wish to take no more from the kind Elves," I replied.
Galadriel smiled. "Let me say one thing: your dream will become real sooner than you think. Everything happens for a reason." She did give me a nice Elvish knife for fighting off Orcs with. I put this in my rucksack.
I was confused, but did not question her further. Legolas had come over to me and handed me his Mirkwood bow, arrows, and quiver. I stood there in amazement. I now had my own bow and arrows to shoot Orcs with. I was too happy to speak. I hugged him and got into one of the canoes.
I shared the canoe with Legolas and Gimli. While Frodo, Sam, and Aragorn shared one. And Boromir, Merry, and Pippin shared one. They rowed down the river, unaware of the doom that was to come.
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