This is a really short chapter, sorry! I've put chapter 3 up too, which should make up for it! My computer decided to stop working, and it wouldn't even start! And ff.net is filtered at my school! Typical. I'll put chapter 4 up ASAP. Enjoy! ^_^
Gilraen3
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Chapter 2, Farewells.
She was right. The time that Thranduil and Legolas stayed in Rivendell was enjoyed by all, but especially by Rinamarth. She loved having someone who she felt she could really communicate with. She and Legolas would go for long walks together in the gardens, and Legolas would tell her tales of Mirkwood, and what his life was like back home. She loved hearing about his home, it sounded wonderful. She hoped that one day, she would go there herself.
Legolas thoroughly enjoyed his time with Rinamarth. He got so used to her not speaking; he was almost surprised when others spoke to him. He would dearly love to hear her voice, he had heard about her singing and how marvellous it was. By the end of his time in Rivendell, he didn't want to leave. The day before they were due to go, he went to his father.
"Adar, can Rinamarth and her family come and stay with us one day?" he asked hopefully. Thranduil looked at him. There was a certain gleam in his eye, a hopeful gleam.
"If they can, then yes, of course. Why do you ask?"
"Well, Rinamarth and I have become great friends, and I would dearly love for her to see our home. She's told me that it sounds wonderful, and really wants to visit."
"Really? Well they'll definitely have to come won't they." Legolas smiled gratefully at his father.
"Thanks Adar." He ran out to find her.
"Rinamarth, my father says you can visit one day!" he said, running up to her. Her whole face lit up.
"Really?" she mouthed.
"Yes. We'll have to organise it soon." She smiled, and kissed his cheek.
"Thank you!" she mouthed. Legolas had become an excellent lip-reader by now.
That night, there was another feast and dance. Rinamarth only danced with Legolas, and he only danced with her. Again, people marvelled at how great they were together. The thought running through everybody's minds was:
"They're going to fall in love!" But would they?
The next morning, the company was ready to go. As he mounted his horse, Legolas searched round desperately for Rinamarth, but she was no where to be seen.
"Adar, we can't go yet," he whispered.
"Why not?"
"I haven't said bye to Rinamarth yet, and she isn't here."
"Quickly, go and find her." Legolas slipped back down, and ran to the river. He decided she might be in the place where they went on their first night during the dance. He crept quietly up, and sure enough, there she was. She was kneeling down, looking at something in her hands. Her head was bowed, and she looked sad.
"Rinamarth," Legolas whispered. She jumped.
"It's only me," he said, going over to her. She smiled, and closed her hands together. He knelt down beside her and put his arm round her shoulders.
"You ok?" he asked. She shook her head and looked at him. She opened her hands, and showed him what she was holding. It was a silver chain, with a small silver heart on it. In the centre, was a tiny crystal, that sparkled ever so brightly. She turned it over. On the back, were inscribed the words:
"A star shines upon the hour of our meeting."
She placed it gently into his hands, and clasped them shut over it. He looked up at her. She was smiling, but there were tears in her eyes. "For me?" he asked. She nodded.
"To remember me," she mouthed.
"I'd never forget you anyway!"
She smiled, and just nodded, as if saying, "I know." She stood up, and pulled him up. She led him back to the waiting company. Just before they came within sight of them, he stopped.
"Wait," he said, and he put the chain on. It lay against his chest, and dazzled in the sunlight, but not so much it blinded people. They carried on walking, and Legolas remounted his horse. Rinamarth went and stood next to her father.
"Well, thank you very much Lord Elrond, it has indeed, been a wonderful time that we have spent here, right Legolas?"
"Yes Adar. Thank you Lord Elrond." Elrond bowed.
"It has been our pleasure. Have a safe journey, and ride swiftly." He placed his hand over his heart, and sent them his blessing by outstretching his hand. Thranduil and Legolas did the same. As they turned to leave, Legolas gave Rinamarth one final look. Her hair was blowing in the breeze, and her eyes were glittering. He bowed his head to her, and she smiled. She bowed to him, and he rode out after his father. She watched him gallop out under the arch, admiring the way he rode his stallion. Then, she followed her family inside. She had no idea how long it would be till she saw him again. This saddened her, but she was happy, because she had made a very valuable friend in the Prince.
As he rode along behind his father, Legolas felt the heart against his chest. He smiled to himself as he remembered the fun times he had had in Rivendell. He was going to miss her dearly, but was determined to see her again, some day.
Told you it was short! Please review, and now read chappie 3! ^_^
