Chapter 20~ News and New friends
Mirra woke up to a cool crisp morning. She got up and stretched as big a she could. How wonderful the air smelt. It was as if a fresh waterfall had left it's sent in the room. She woke up feeling very soothed and relaxed. As she sat up in her bed noticed that she was no longer in the healing chambers she had been in the night before but in one of the palace rooms that she and Legolas used often.
She thought she would start the day off with a nice refreshing walk. So she went and readied herself. She got into the bath and quickly got dressed. She wanted to start her walk as soon as possible. The earlier the better. As she was brushing her hair she noticed a small parchment on the dresser. With a confused look she picked it up and started to read.
Melamin,
I brought you to our room cause I thought you might be a little more comfortable here than the healing room. The healers informed me you were well enough now to be moved. And I thought that you would love to wake in our nice warm and comfy bed. My heart weeps to see you like this. I can't even eat nor sleep. So I'm going to the Archery grounds to ease my troubled mind. As soon as you can please meet me there. I will anxiously wait for you there. For I do wish to speak with you on an important matter. Remember we still need to teach you some archery. With all my love. . .
Legolas
Mirra smiled as she laid the letter back on the dresser and remembered how sweet he looked last night. He was her knight in shining armor. She felt so lucky to have him but what was she going to tell Legolas when she sees him. She just can't tell him what happened the night before. It would be too much for him.
Earmir would surely kill him and capture her. The thing that really troubled her was that he would capture her either way unless she did something about it. This really stressed her out. She let out a heavy breath and put the parchment back on the dresser.
'Today shall be the day for some self-defense lessons. Time to learn to kick some butt!' Mirrawen thought to herself as she made her way out of the room and to Thranduil's study. She walked nervously down to his study. How would she tell Thranduil why she wanted self defense lessons. If she was hurt badly the other night and then asks for defense lessons he's going to want to know why.
She made it stick in her mind that she would not tell a soul. If he were to ask she would just say that she tumbled down the tree. "That's it! I tumbled down a tree. That should work." She thought as she slightly smiled to herself.
She knocked lightly on the door. She had a sudden urge to turn around and leave but thought better of it. The door opened slowly and Thranduil motioned for her to come in the room. She shut the door behind her and went up to him with a worried look on her face.
Thranduil smiled at her and gave her a hug. Even though he wasn't her father yet she sure felt like his daughter already. "My dear how do you fair this morning?" he said stepping back from her to look her over.
"You gave us all quite a scare the other night. Legolas was so. . ." he paused for a moment as he watched her stare at the floor. Almost as if she were in trouble. "Are you all right little one?" he said as he had a look of confusion on his face as he lifted her chin so he could see her face.
"I'm fine. Really I am Atar." She said as she gave a faint smile and hugged him. He shook his shook his head in consent. He knew she had something on her mind but didn't want it shared so he left the situation alone it's the least he could do. After all he knew she would tell him in dew time either that or his son would force it out of her. "Is there something you needed to ask me Mirrawen?" Thranduil asked trying to make the subject a little lighter.
"Yes as a matter of fact there was something I came to talk to you about. I would like to know if it would be possible if you could have someone teach me some elven combat. If the time ever comes where those orcs attack I would like to be prepared."
She knew that it was not usual for an elven maiden ask for combat lessons or even take them but if Earemir were to attack again she would have the pleasure of letting him taste the bitterness of pain.
Thranduil smiled and gave an amused look. "Mirra are you saying you want to be one of my palace guards?" he chuckled. She smiled "No it's not that it's just I would love to know how to take care of myself. I don't want to feel like a glass doll all the time," she said trying to sound as convincing as possible.
Thranduil nodded in agreement. "Very well Mirrawen I shall call up one of my very best to teach you some self defense. Tomorrow I shall send him to you about noon. Will that time suit you?" he asked while walking over to his desk and writing on a piece of parchment.
"That would be splendid Atar." She said as she hugged him tightly. He was so understanding and caring. Things were going so well so far. She was so happy he did not ask her any more about what happened the night before. But one thing she defiantly knew was that Legolas would not be as light on the subject like his father.
She knew she would have to make great effort in keeping it from him. But she vowed to herself that she would not tell him till she could at least kick Earemirs butt first. She walked out his study and made her way to find Legolas.
She couldn't wait to see him. Her heart ached for him and she yearned to be in his arms again. She couldn't wait to get a bow and arrow in her hands and between her fingers. This was almost to perfect. She is getting arching lessons from the best archer in all of middle earth and she was going to learn some elven combat from one of Thranduil's very best.
She saw Legolas in the distance. As she got closer she noticed he was whipping out the arrows faster than normal and hitting the bulls eye with a greater amount of force. He looked deep in thought but almost confused and upset at the same time.
She quietly walked up behind him and kissed him on the cheek as he went to make a shot as soon as she kissed him he sent the arrow flying up into the upper part of the tree behind the target.
She giggled and turned him to her and gave him a sweet kiss. "Shall I wait another day Melamin" she giggled as she kissed him again. "It warms my heart to see you up and about." Legolas said as he pulled her into a tight embrace.
"So how about them Lessons my handsome prince?" she said with a smirk. "Yes, my love but I need to discuss something with you. Something really important." Legolas said giving her a look of major concern.
"What happened last nig. ." she cut him off by putting two fingers over his lips. "Shh it's ok. You need not worry melamin. I'm fine and I'm here with you and that's all that matters." She said as she smiled and held out her hand for the bow.
Mirrawen took the bow and aimed at the target. "Now let's see if I can be as good as the best archer in all of Middle Earth." She giggled as she pulled the arrow back and let it fly. Only the arrow did not make the target. Instead it went strait above it into the tree exactly 2 inches lower from where Legolas's was. He chuckled lightly under his breath. "Here I'll help you." Legolas walked over to her and adjusted her aim and the way she had her arms. He put his arms around her to shoot the arrow with her.
He was so close to her. Now she knew she defiantly couldn't do this with him breathing down her neck. It was too much of a distraction. It caused her to take her mind off the target. She wanted to push him off. But she like too much what he was doing.
He had no idea what he was doing to her. He helped her pull the bow back with his hand upon hers. "Keen eyes on your target. Then just let it fly." He softly said into her ear causing him to actually be doing all the work. Oh she wanted to smack him for this. But it was ok she would get him back. She could always find a way of getting him back.
The arrow went smack dab in the center. "When you're with me I feel like I can do anything. I don't know what I'd do with out you. I love you so much." Legolas said as she turned around and dropped the bow on the ground and put his arms around her.
"As well as I my love. More than you could possibly imagine." She said as she went to kiss him but stopped when she was only a couple of centimeters from his lips.
She smirked with a devilish glare. She knew she was teasing him. This always literally drove him to his whit's end. He waited anxiously with anticipation.
She gazed into his eyes making him weak with every second. She then caressed his face and brought her hands up to his hair and fiddled with the two braids that hid behind his ears then lightly brushed his ear tips. Mirra could tell that this was pure torture for him and she loved it.
Mirra loved knowing she had ways of making him shudder or cave in. She went to do it again only this time he grabbed her hands and held them to his chest while he glared at her. " I hate it when you do that." He said as his glare slowly turned into a smirk.
Mirra smiled "Why?" She really knew but wanted to hear him say it. "It makes me feel like agreeing to anything." Legolas said as he pulled her closer almost into a kiss. "Really?" she said with an amused look. Legolas shook his head yes as they pulled into a long and deep and passionate kiss.
When out of the clearing came four figures. One looked as a woman in a riding outfit. She was very beautiful for a human in fact she could possibly pass as an elf if her ears were hidden. And the others were two elven men who looked to be twins. And the other was of the race of men. He was dressed in black and looked somewhat like a Ranger. He had a shaggy but noble look about him.
Then Mirra's eyes caught sight of his sword. Every elf knew that sword. It was Narsil, the blade that cut the ring from Sauron's hand during the great battle for Middle Earth.
Only one man could have that sword. Could it be him, could this rider clothed in black very well be Aragon? Could this very well be Isuildur's heir? She broke their kiss and they both turned around curiously to see who was coming towards them. Legolas smiled and walked up to the rider clothed in black.
"Mae govannen my friend! You have no idea how good it is to see you again Aragon!" Legolas said as he pulled Aragon into a big embrace. "Mae govannen Legolas! 'Tis Wonderful to see you as well. It has been far too long!" Aragon said as his grin went from ear to ear.
"I finally get to meet the great Aragon. It truly is a pleasure to finally meet you. Legolas has told me so much about you. I'm tickled pink I was able to meet you." Mirra said bowing to him.
"My Legolas who is this lovely, charming young lady?" Aragon said as he kissed her hand. Mirra chuckled at him mentioning she was a young lady when in fact she was thrice his age. "She is MY fiancé." Legolas said with a playful stern voice. Aragon chuckled.
"Now now my friend no need to get jealous you forget I have a wife." Aragon said as he watched legolas chuckle. "Of course how could I forget the lovely Arwen." Legolas said as he patted his friend on the back. Mirra felt the great sting of jealousy hit her. Legolas held her hand for a second to reassure her.
"It's alright my love no one could ever replace you." Legolas said as he kissed her on the cheek. "So Aragon what brings you to my home?" Legolas said motioning his hand toward the way they'd be taking to get to the palace. "Well Legolas the fact of the matter is this. There have been many orc raids spotted all over. Including vastly around Rivendell. Do you think it's possible some orcs managed to escape?" Aragon asked.
"It's highly unlikely but not impossible." Legolas said with great concern. "On our way over to report the news we spotted a band of orcs but among them were also Urukai. But the thing that is most curious to me is who would motivate them to destroy? Sauron was defeated whom else do they turn to for orders. What's their motive? What are they trying to accomplish?" Aragon asked, as he was truly confused and worried all at the same time.
" I'm just as lost as you are my friend. Let us take this issue to my father. From there we will see what to. We are only a short distance from the palace as it is." Legolas said as he showed them the palace in the distance.
"You never did introduce this lovely lady Aragon." Legolas said as he smiled at the maiden who was traveling with them. "Yes who is this lovely young lady." Mirra said curiously.
"Ah how rude of me Legolas this is Samantha my dear sister." Aragon said as Sami blushed. "If you would please just call me Sami." Sami smiled to the rest of the group. "It's an honor to meet you and your wife Master Greenleaf." Sami said as she bowed. "You introduced me to your fiancé but did not give her name." Aragon said with a light chuckle.
Legolas chuckled. "Her name is Mirrawen." "What a lovely name." Aragon stated as he smiled at Mirra. Mirra blushed. They had finally had arrived at the palace. As they started to walk into the palace Mirra stopped. "Why don't you all go and talk with your father Legolas and I will show Samantha around." Mirra said as she turned to look at Sami who was tugging on her arm. "Please call me Sami." Mirra shook her head in agreement to Sami's question.
"Very well my love." Legolas said as he kissed her. After a couple minutes of exchanging their love Legolas turned to leave but Mirra grabbed him by the wrist and flung him around once more. She got so close their bodies were touching then went to kiss him but stopped to where he could feel her very breath on his mouth.
" I can't wait till later." She said in a seductive voice. With the two still so very close she gracefully moved her lips from his lips to his ear. "But I will wait. Will you wait?" she paused for a second. Then she said at length "My love"
She then backed away from him and winked at him as she made her way over to Samantha. Legolas then let out the breath he had been holding in. And then turned around and lead Aragon and the two twins into the palace. Aragon chuckled.
"Mirra sure knows what's she's doing don't she?" "Oh she has no idea what she's doing!" Legolas said with almost a shaky breath as if he were trying to hold himself back from chasing Mirra down then kidnapping her for the night.
~*~* Elvish translations *~*~
Atar ~ Father
Mae govannen ~ greetings, or hello or hey or hi (whatever suits you)
Mirra woke up to a cool crisp morning. She got up and stretched as big a she could. How wonderful the air smelt. It was as if a fresh waterfall had left it's sent in the room. She woke up feeling very soothed and relaxed. As she sat up in her bed noticed that she was no longer in the healing chambers she had been in the night before but in one of the palace rooms that she and Legolas used often.
She thought she would start the day off with a nice refreshing walk. So she went and readied herself. She got into the bath and quickly got dressed. She wanted to start her walk as soon as possible. The earlier the better. As she was brushing her hair she noticed a small parchment on the dresser. With a confused look she picked it up and started to read.
Melamin,
I brought you to our room cause I thought you might be a little more comfortable here than the healing room. The healers informed me you were well enough now to be moved. And I thought that you would love to wake in our nice warm and comfy bed. My heart weeps to see you like this. I can't even eat nor sleep. So I'm going to the Archery grounds to ease my troubled mind. As soon as you can please meet me there. I will anxiously wait for you there. For I do wish to speak with you on an important matter. Remember we still need to teach you some archery. With all my love. . .
Legolas
Mirra smiled as she laid the letter back on the dresser and remembered how sweet he looked last night. He was her knight in shining armor. She felt so lucky to have him but what was she going to tell Legolas when she sees him. She just can't tell him what happened the night before. It would be too much for him.
Earmir would surely kill him and capture her. The thing that really troubled her was that he would capture her either way unless she did something about it. This really stressed her out. She let out a heavy breath and put the parchment back on the dresser.
'Today shall be the day for some self-defense lessons. Time to learn to kick some butt!' Mirrawen thought to herself as she made her way out of the room and to Thranduil's study. She walked nervously down to his study. How would she tell Thranduil why she wanted self defense lessons. If she was hurt badly the other night and then asks for defense lessons he's going to want to know why.
She made it stick in her mind that she would not tell a soul. If he were to ask she would just say that she tumbled down the tree. "That's it! I tumbled down a tree. That should work." She thought as she slightly smiled to herself.
She knocked lightly on the door. She had a sudden urge to turn around and leave but thought better of it. The door opened slowly and Thranduil motioned for her to come in the room. She shut the door behind her and went up to him with a worried look on her face.
Thranduil smiled at her and gave her a hug. Even though he wasn't her father yet she sure felt like his daughter already. "My dear how do you fair this morning?" he said stepping back from her to look her over.
"You gave us all quite a scare the other night. Legolas was so. . ." he paused for a moment as he watched her stare at the floor. Almost as if she were in trouble. "Are you all right little one?" he said as he had a look of confusion on his face as he lifted her chin so he could see her face.
"I'm fine. Really I am Atar." She said as she gave a faint smile and hugged him. He shook his shook his head in consent. He knew she had something on her mind but didn't want it shared so he left the situation alone it's the least he could do. After all he knew she would tell him in dew time either that or his son would force it out of her. "Is there something you needed to ask me Mirrawen?" Thranduil asked trying to make the subject a little lighter.
"Yes as a matter of fact there was something I came to talk to you about. I would like to know if it would be possible if you could have someone teach me some elven combat. If the time ever comes where those orcs attack I would like to be prepared."
She knew that it was not usual for an elven maiden ask for combat lessons or even take them but if Earemir were to attack again she would have the pleasure of letting him taste the bitterness of pain.
Thranduil smiled and gave an amused look. "Mirra are you saying you want to be one of my palace guards?" he chuckled. She smiled "No it's not that it's just I would love to know how to take care of myself. I don't want to feel like a glass doll all the time," she said trying to sound as convincing as possible.
Thranduil nodded in agreement. "Very well Mirrawen I shall call up one of my very best to teach you some self defense. Tomorrow I shall send him to you about noon. Will that time suit you?" he asked while walking over to his desk and writing on a piece of parchment.
"That would be splendid Atar." She said as she hugged him tightly. He was so understanding and caring. Things were going so well so far. She was so happy he did not ask her any more about what happened the night before. But one thing she defiantly knew was that Legolas would not be as light on the subject like his father.
She knew she would have to make great effort in keeping it from him. But she vowed to herself that she would not tell him till she could at least kick Earemirs butt first. She walked out his study and made her way to find Legolas.
She couldn't wait to see him. Her heart ached for him and she yearned to be in his arms again. She couldn't wait to get a bow and arrow in her hands and between her fingers. This was almost to perfect. She is getting arching lessons from the best archer in all of middle earth and she was going to learn some elven combat from one of Thranduil's very best.
She saw Legolas in the distance. As she got closer she noticed he was whipping out the arrows faster than normal and hitting the bulls eye with a greater amount of force. He looked deep in thought but almost confused and upset at the same time.
She quietly walked up behind him and kissed him on the cheek as he went to make a shot as soon as she kissed him he sent the arrow flying up into the upper part of the tree behind the target.
She giggled and turned him to her and gave him a sweet kiss. "Shall I wait another day Melamin" she giggled as she kissed him again. "It warms my heart to see you up and about." Legolas said as he pulled her into a tight embrace.
"So how about them Lessons my handsome prince?" she said with a smirk. "Yes, my love but I need to discuss something with you. Something really important." Legolas said giving her a look of major concern.
"What happened last nig. ." she cut him off by putting two fingers over his lips. "Shh it's ok. You need not worry melamin. I'm fine and I'm here with you and that's all that matters." She said as she smiled and held out her hand for the bow.
Mirrawen took the bow and aimed at the target. "Now let's see if I can be as good as the best archer in all of Middle Earth." She giggled as she pulled the arrow back and let it fly. Only the arrow did not make the target. Instead it went strait above it into the tree exactly 2 inches lower from where Legolas's was. He chuckled lightly under his breath. "Here I'll help you." Legolas walked over to her and adjusted her aim and the way she had her arms. He put his arms around her to shoot the arrow with her.
He was so close to her. Now she knew she defiantly couldn't do this with him breathing down her neck. It was too much of a distraction. It caused her to take her mind off the target. She wanted to push him off. But she like too much what he was doing.
He had no idea what he was doing to her. He helped her pull the bow back with his hand upon hers. "Keen eyes on your target. Then just let it fly." He softly said into her ear causing him to actually be doing all the work. Oh she wanted to smack him for this. But it was ok she would get him back. She could always find a way of getting him back.
The arrow went smack dab in the center. "When you're with me I feel like I can do anything. I don't know what I'd do with out you. I love you so much." Legolas said as she turned around and dropped the bow on the ground and put his arms around her.
"As well as I my love. More than you could possibly imagine." She said as she went to kiss him but stopped when she was only a couple of centimeters from his lips.
She smirked with a devilish glare. She knew she was teasing him. This always literally drove him to his whit's end. He waited anxiously with anticipation.
She gazed into his eyes making him weak with every second. She then caressed his face and brought her hands up to his hair and fiddled with the two braids that hid behind his ears then lightly brushed his ear tips. Mirra could tell that this was pure torture for him and she loved it.
Mirra loved knowing she had ways of making him shudder or cave in. She went to do it again only this time he grabbed her hands and held them to his chest while he glared at her. " I hate it when you do that." He said as his glare slowly turned into a smirk.
Mirra smiled "Why?" She really knew but wanted to hear him say it. "It makes me feel like agreeing to anything." Legolas said as he pulled her closer almost into a kiss. "Really?" she said with an amused look. Legolas shook his head yes as they pulled into a long and deep and passionate kiss.
When out of the clearing came four figures. One looked as a woman in a riding outfit. She was very beautiful for a human in fact she could possibly pass as an elf if her ears were hidden. And the others were two elven men who looked to be twins. And the other was of the race of men. He was dressed in black and looked somewhat like a Ranger. He had a shaggy but noble look about him.
Then Mirra's eyes caught sight of his sword. Every elf knew that sword. It was Narsil, the blade that cut the ring from Sauron's hand during the great battle for Middle Earth.
Only one man could have that sword. Could it be him, could this rider clothed in black very well be Aragon? Could this very well be Isuildur's heir? She broke their kiss and they both turned around curiously to see who was coming towards them. Legolas smiled and walked up to the rider clothed in black.
"Mae govannen my friend! You have no idea how good it is to see you again Aragon!" Legolas said as he pulled Aragon into a big embrace. "Mae govannen Legolas! 'Tis Wonderful to see you as well. It has been far too long!" Aragon said as his grin went from ear to ear.
"I finally get to meet the great Aragon. It truly is a pleasure to finally meet you. Legolas has told me so much about you. I'm tickled pink I was able to meet you." Mirra said bowing to him.
"My Legolas who is this lovely, charming young lady?" Aragon said as he kissed her hand. Mirra chuckled at him mentioning she was a young lady when in fact she was thrice his age. "She is MY fiancé." Legolas said with a playful stern voice. Aragon chuckled.
"Now now my friend no need to get jealous you forget I have a wife." Aragon said as he watched legolas chuckle. "Of course how could I forget the lovely Arwen." Legolas said as he patted his friend on the back. Mirra felt the great sting of jealousy hit her. Legolas held her hand for a second to reassure her.
"It's alright my love no one could ever replace you." Legolas said as he kissed her on the cheek. "So Aragon what brings you to my home?" Legolas said motioning his hand toward the way they'd be taking to get to the palace. "Well Legolas the fact of the matter is this. There have been many orc raids spotted all over. Including vastly around Rivendell. Do you think it's possible some orcs managed to escape?" Aragon asked.
"It's highly unlikely but not impossible." Legolas said with great concern. "On our way over to report the news we spotted a band of orcs but among them were also Urukai. But the thing that is most curious to me is who would motivate them to destroy? Sauron was defeated whom else do they turn to for orders. What's their motive? What are they trying to accomplish?" Aragon asked, as he was truly confused and worried all at the same time.
" I'm just as lost as you are my friend. Let us take this issue to my father. From there we will see what to. We are only a short distance from the palace as it is." Legolas said as he showed them the palace in the distance.
"You never did introduce this lovely lady Aragon." Legolas said as he smiled at the maiden who was traveling with them. "Yes who is this lovely young lady." Mirra said curiously.
"Ah how rude of me Legolas this is Samantha my dear sister." Aragon said as Sami blushed. "If you would please just call me Sami." Sami smiled to the rest of the group. "It's an honor to meet you and your wife Master Greenleaf." Sami said as she bowed. "You introduced me to your fiancé but did not give her name." Aragon said with a light chuckle.
Legolas chuckled. "Her name is Mirrawen." "What a lovely name." Aragon stated as he smiled at Mirra. Mirra blushed. They had finally had arrived at the palace. As they started to walk into the palace Mirra stopped. "Why don't you all go and talk with your father Legolas and I will show Samantha around." Mirra said as she turned to look at Sami who was tugging on her arm. "Please call me Sami." Mirra shook her head in agreement to Sami's question.
"Very well my love." Legolas said as he kissed her. After a couple minutes of exchanging their love Legolas turned to leave but Mirra grabbed him by the wrist and flung him around once more. She got so close their bodies were touching then went to kiss him but stopped to where he could feel her very breath on his mouth.
" I can't wait till later." She said in a seductive voice. With the two still so very close she gracefully moved her lips from his lips to his ear. "But I will wait. Will you wait?" she paused for a second. Then she said at length "My love"
She then backed away from him and winked at him as she made her way over to Samantha. Legolas then let out the breath he had been holding in. And then turned around and lead Aragon and the two twins into the palace. Aragon chuckled.
"Mirra sure knows what's she's doing don't she?" "Oh she has no idea what she's doing!" Legolas said with almost a shaky breath as if he were trying to hold himself back from chasing Mirra down then kidnapping her for the night.
~*~* Elvish translations *~*~
Atar ~ Father
Mae govannen ~ greetings, or hello or hey or hi (whatever suits you)