All right, on July 19th I'm going on vacay (vacation) to Canada for the rest of the summer (till the end of August). I will have a laptop up there (and hopefully spell/grammar check!) but there will probably only be… three of them (or four… my family- *cough*dad*cough* is sort of… obsessed) but I'm going to be doing stuff up there (I think I'm going to be learning French… and hopefully waterskiing!) so I might not have too much time to update but I'll try and get a few chapters out! =)
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"Ouch," I mumbled to myself after I fell backwards. I suppose I had been running and ran into someone.
"My sincerest apologies, fair maiden." I looked up and saw the twins.
I nodded and looked for the sword, "Yes, yes, Elladan and Elrohir," I said, glancing up half-heartedly at them. I placed the sword into the basket.
"For Canyaiel?" I nodded and gladly accepted the hand that Elladan offered so I could get up. I bowed my head a little and walked carefully home, covering the sword with my basket.
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I'm not quite sure how I survived Nana that night. I gave Canyaiel her sword and she gave me a beautiful dress in which I instantly ran off to show Arwen, who thought it was 'stunning.' She said I should wear it to the ball for the Greenwood banquet and I thought that was a wonderful idea. I put the green dress on and traced my fingers over the golden trim.
"That was a close one," Canyaiel said, putting her sword away. I braided my hair quickly and placed a necklace on then quickly took it off only to have it replaced by another one. I centered the gem carefully. Canyaiel started running out the door.
"Wait for me!" I called, smoothing out my skirt.
"Oh yes, I forgot to mention- Elladan and Elrohir and Arwen and Prince Legolas of Greenwood asked that we see them at the palace," she said, turning around.
"And you could not have told me this earlier?" I said, getting quite annoyed that I did not look too presentable.
"No," she laughed. I let out a hot, angry breath as she ran to the palace. I tried walking quicker but she broke into a sprint and I could not keep up. I saw Arwen braiding Canyaiel's hair.
I glanced at it, feeling jealous that her hair was so elaborately braided and I had not the time to do that, "Oh! Canyaiel! Arwen has managed to work wonders! Your hair is beautiful!"
"Thank you, Arwen, it is very beautiful," she stood up, "Please excuse me," and she ran off into the palace. Arwen and I looked at each other just as Elrohir, Elladan, and another Elf I did not know approached.
"Mae govannen," the other Elf said. I nodded slightly and he sat down on the steps next to me and Elladan sat on the other side. Elrohir started talking to Arwen about the banquet.
"What is your name, fair maiden?" he asked me, taking my hand slightly.
I felt myself blush, "Calwaiel," I gathered up my courage, "And you, my lord?"
"Forgive me for being so… indecorous," he said, breaking his line of vision to the ground to look up at me with stunning, light blue eyes, "My name is Legolas. Do not think of me as rude, but I suppose this would be the right time to say that my proper title would be Prince Legolas of Greenwood." I nodded a little uncomfortably. "If you do not mind me saying so," he touched my hand softly, "I think you are beautiful."
I laughed, "Oh, Legolas!" I glanced over to see Canyaiel, who was talking to Elrohir and finally, the banquet began. Elladan and I walked in with our arms joined and then came Elrohir and Canyaiel, then Arwen and Legolas, and finally Lord Elrond and Lady Celebrían. Lord Elrond flicked his wrists and music started.
"Fair Lady Calwaiel!" I turned around, breaking my gaze from the Lord and Lady, who had begun to dance to see Legolas. "May I have this dance?" I grinned to myself and let him take my arm as he and I glided across the dance floor.
I sighed and felt so comfortable and safe. It was almost as if nothing could possibly go wrong. For quite some time we stood there, just dancing, until the other Elves started to sit down. He took my hand and led me to a chair next to his seat. A moment later, Canyaiel and Elrohir walked in. Elrohir sat on the opposite side of the table and Canyaiel sat across from me. Legolas rose and pulled out the chair for Canyaiel and a streak of jealousy raged through me- something I had never felt before. I watched Legolas walk back into his seat and glanced over at Canyaiel, who rolled her eyes!
I let out a little gasp and the food was brought out. Afterward, we resumed dancing until it was nearing dawn. Legolas looked at me and then kissed my brow before bowing and leaving.
The next morning, Elladan ran to my home.
"Calwaiel! Canyaiel has been shot with an arrow!" I instantly rose and paused only to comb my hair before running to the palace. I don't think I have ever run like that before. Lord Elrond pointed the way and I entered the room, trying to look calm.
"Oh, Canyaiel, are you all right?" I asked, looking at my sister, wrapped in bandages and laying on the bed. I felt someone staring at me and I looked over to see Legolas. I smiled and he smiled back.
"Calwaiel!" I turned around and blushed.
"Yes?"
"May I have some alone time?"
"Certainly," I smiled, finally able to talk to Legolas, "Come Legolas, I have much to-"
"No, I meant with Legolas, please, if you do not mind." I turned around, feeling myself blush more and walked outside.
I waited by myself, feeling more and more silly by the moment until Nana came.
"What did your sister do this time?"
"Nothing," I quickly lied. She glared down at me.
"I thought better of you. I never thought!" She threw the door open and entered. After a bit of shouting, she came back out, stomping and absolutely raging and walked outside. I followed her.
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Legolas had asked me to accompany him for a midnight walk.
"You said you had to speak with me about something?" he asked.
I nodded, "Have you ever lost someone dear to you?" He nodded slightly, "what did you do? I… I lost Norno… he and I were going to get married," I said hopefully, "shall I wait until I see him or shall I move on?"
"You shall put yourself into far too much misery if you shall… dote on the past."
I laughed almost bitterly, "Whomever would love me?" He just smiled.
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"Prince Legolas is leaving!" I woke up with a jump and saw Nana standing there. I nodded and wore the green dress and braided my hair. I tucked a little pink flower into my hair and ran to the palace.
"Legolas," I said softly, walking up to him. He smiled back at me.
"I shall miss you terribly," I said before whispering, "Thank you for being there for me… after Norno it has been quite difficult."
"Our time, it has been so short. But, I am glad you have come, after everything that occurred last night," Legolas said. I looked at him, a little confused.
"Legolas, you have just been a good friend," I whispered, "I don't know if it is right… did you…?"
"I did mean it, though. I meant everything I said," his voice trailed off in a whisper, "You shall never stop loving him- when it was my mother I never stopped…" Legolas leaned towards me and kissed me softly. I pushed him away slightly.
"What are you doing?" I hissed back, "Are you feeling all right?"
"You are beautiful," he whispered. I smiled a little. He shook his head, "Norno was fortunate to have you. So, you finally listen to what I say, you believe me," he said softly, smiling. I nodded. "You will always miss him, but I am sure there will be someone else."
"Do you mean you?" I said, laughing slightly… hoping.
He shook his head, "I do not think so," I felt my heart drop a bit, "But… do not feel guilty."
"I hate you! I hate you, both!" I turned around to see Canyaiel throw something into the dirt road and run off. Legolas walked over to pick it up and placed it sadly into his pocket before leaving.
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I really hate this chapter... and this story is getting to be just blah... tell me if you want me to continue