Here's what happened after the 'incident' by the river. Anyone who disagrees, please tell me. I appreciate all reviews and ideas.
Gilraen3.
Rdiion-hobbitwarrior- Of course you can use it, as long it isn't used for anything else apart from that! Promise?
Azaelia- I do know about Elrohir and Elladan, don't worry! They're just not in the story yet. Have you ever heard of a thing called 'imagination'? It is a bit AU I know, as Arwen has a sister, but it's a story, ok? I don't need your pity, thanks all the same.
Chapter 4, Returning.
A few days passed, and Rinamarth didn't get her voice back. But she did have a sore throat. The book had said she might suffer a sore throat. She started feeling excited. One morning, she woke up, as usual, and gingerly felt her throat. It wasn't as sore as it had been yesterday, but still a little sore. She yawned, sighed, then stopped. When she had sighed, a sound had come out of her mouth. She decided to try and say something.
"Rinamarth."
Her voice. Her voice was back! She jumped out of bed, grabbed some clothes, and ran to find her father.
He was in the hall, talking with Thranduil. She composed herself as she entered. She walked over, and gave him a good morning kiss on the cheek.
"Morning Rinamarth. Sleep well?" She nodded, and sat down next to him. She would wait till Thranduil had left. Legolas was no where to be seen. Soon, Thranduil left for his study. Elrond was about to go to his room, when Rinamarth out her hand on his arm.
"What is it?" Elrond asked. She grinned.
"I would just like to say thank you for finding that cure in that book. It worked!" Elronds face lit up at the sound of his daughters' voice. She laughed.
"It's back Ada! I can talk again!" They had a huge hug, then Elrond asked;
"Who was it?" She grinned again.
"Legolas?"
"Yes. Four nights ago, at the dance. Remember when we went for a walk? Well, I told him we had found a possible cure, and what it was. He was really happy for me, and gave me a kiss. On the lips. I felt a strange tingling sensation all through me, and I knew it meant something. I've got to find him and tell him. He's my one true love!" She got to her feet, and started to leave the hall, but Elrond called to her.
"Let him find out for himself. Let him hear you singing."
"Good idea, thank you Ada!" and she ran out to the stables. She decided to go for a ride. She entered the stables, singing a song her mother had taught her long ago in her crystal clear, beautiful voice. Any that heard her, felt enchanted. Her voice was as pure as the clearest day, and brought happiness to all that listened.
"Long ago, in times gone by,
When the world was young:
A ship came sailing from afar,
And with it good news was sung.
The Lord returns, he has come back,
After sailing many a day:
His hair is long, shining in the sun,
And his eyes are silver- grey.
He comes for The Lady,
Nimrodel the Fair:
She dwelt by the shining pool,
In Lórien the Fair.
He waited there for many a day,
But she went not to him:
A storm blew up, tossed his ship away,
And drove him far from home.
He cursed his faithless ship,
And from helm to sea they saw him leap:
The foam about him shone,
He swam through the water deep.
Afar they saw him, fair and strong,
Go riding like a swan:
But soon he had disappeared,
Amroth, the Lord, had gone."
Legolas was walking along, and he passed the stables. He had a beautiful sound coming from within, singing a version of the Song of Nimrodel. It hypnotised him slightly, and he entered the stables. It was coming from down at the far end of the stables. He headed that way. He saw a fair maiden lead her horse out of a pen, and gently pat her. She had long dark hair, was tall, and he recognised her instantly.
"Rinamarth?" he whispered. She stopped, and looked at him. She saw his silhouette against the sunlight from outside. She smiled, left her horse, and walked to him. The look on his face was of shock and happiness. She went right up to him, and kissed his cheek.
"Diolla lle,(Thank you)" she whispered. He gazed at her, quite shell-shocked.
"Aistel, come!" she called to her horse. Her horse obediently came to her side, and she mounted her.
"Coming?" she asked Legolas. He grinned.
"Wait here," he replied, and got his horse, Jaiston. He mounted him, and they set off together.
Elrond watched them from his balcony. He smiled to himself. His daughter was finally happy again. He had heard her singing, and had seen Legolas enter the stables. He had caught some of their conversation, and then watched them go riding together. He turned, and went back inside.
Legolas and Rinamarth galloped along for a while, racing each other. They finally came to a clearing that overlooked Mirkwood. Here they rested, and let the horses graze freely. Rinamarth leant back against Legolas, and he leant against a rock. He put his arm round her, and they just talked about everything. Legolas loved Rinamarths' voice. It was so pure, so gentle, and so incredibly perfect. He let her do most of the talking; he just liked to listen. The sound brought a smile to his lips.
Rinamarth was so happy to have her voice back, she couldn't stop talking! After a while, she turned round and looked at Legolas.
"Do you mind me doing all the talking?"
"Of course I don't. I love your voice. It reminds me of fun times, sunny days, and happy thoughts. I could listen to you forever." She smiled, and stroked his cheek.
"Really?"
"Yes, now keep talking." She smiled, settled back down in his lap, and carried on from where she had stopped.
Soon, they headed back to the palace. They raced each other all the way, and it ended up as a draw. They put Aistel and Jaiston away, then went inside. Legolas went to tell his father the good news, and Rinamarth went to find Arwen. She knocked on her door, and went in. Arwen looked up from the book she was reading.
"Hello Rinamarth. You ok?"
"Yes I'm fine thank you. Never better in fact!" Arwen jumped out of her chair.
"You can talk!" she cried, and ran to her sisters' side. They had a hug, and started talking.
"Mother and our brothers will be so happy!" Arwen said.
"I know, I can't wait to see their faces!"
"So who was it then?"
"Legolas."
"Really?"
"Yes. I love him so much!"
"So it's definitely love then?" Rinamarth grinned cheekily. Arwen smiled. "Does Ada know?" Arwen asked.
"Yes, he was the first to find out, apart from me of course."
" What about Legolas? And Thranduil?"
"Well, Legolas is telling Thranduil now. He heard me singing in the stables as I prepared Aistel for a ride. We went out together."
"So I'm one of the last?"
"No, just not the first!" They laughed again. They talked a while longer, then went to find the others.
They were all sitting in the hall at the long dining table. As they walked in, everyone stopped talking and looked up. They all smiled. Rinamarth saw Legolas, and could feel her cheeks getting hot. She sat next to her father, opposite Legolas. He smiled, and she smiled back.
"So Rinamarth, I hear congratulations are in order!" said Thranduil, raising his glass to her. She smiled.
"Thank you My Lord." Everyone else raised his or her glasses.
"To Rinamarth, and her voice!" She laughed. Legolas felt slightly hypnotised again. Her laugh reminded him of a waterfall, running cool and merrily over the rocks. It was like silver to him, it warmed his heart. He was so happy for her. Nothing could spoil it.
The days she spent in Mirkwood, Rinamarth spent them with Legolas. They would go riding together, and he would show her everything he knew. They would have archery contests in the clearing, and Legolas would normally win, but then Rinamarth would argue that she was out of practice, and he would say she needed to practice more often then! They would just burst out laughing then, and try again. She did win a couple of times, would tease Legolas for losing to a girl. He would then tickle her, which she couldn't stand. They would end up on the floor, laughing and giggling. They had never enjoyed themselves so much. They were very much in love. When the day came for Rinamarth to leave, she wasn't happy. She and Legolas had a private farewell under the Great Flet, which was in the Old Oak. They had one final kiss, then she had to go.
As she mounted Aistel, she felt tears come into her eyes, but she wiped them away. She looked down at Legolas. He was stood next to his father who was saying farewell to Elrond. She didn't hear anything that was said, she couldn't take her eyes off him. Elrond jolted her away from her thoughts.
"Ready Rinamarth?"
"Uh, what?"
"Are you ready?"
"Er, yes, I think so. Yes, let's go." As she left under the gateway, she gave Legolas one final look. He had his hand over his heart, and he sent her his blessing. She returned it, smiled, and followed her father.
To all who have read the book, you recognised the song? It is a very poor re-written version, but I didn't want to use the original. I tried my best with it! Please review and say what you thought. ^_^
