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The next few following weeks for Alatariel was not going as planned at all. Instead of trying to avoid the prince she was running into him everywhere. But this morning he had been called to his father's chambers urgently and since Alatariel was feeling a bit sneaky she decided to follow him. He had just entered Thranduil's chamber and Alatariel was just casually standing outside her senses flared up so not to miss a word of conversation.
"Morning Legolas, are you well?" asked Thranduil kindly.
"I'm not sure father," replied Legolas taking a seat.
"I'm assuming it's about Princess Alatariel," said Thranduil amusingly.
"If you can call such a child a princess, I have noticed that this passed week she has been trying to hide from me but she ends up running into me half the time. It is become increasingly annoying," explained Legolas wearily.
"But you barely know her Legolas, how can you make all these presumptions?" asked Thranduil curiously.
"Because after breafkast on the first morning we arrived I went after her to talk after she excused herself. And before I could get a word to her she exploded in verbal tantrum. She said she had heard rumors and that my arm must have grown long indeed if I thought that she didn't know what I was up to" said Legolas honestly.
"Yes well here is an opportunity to get you two to know each other better! You see I don't want you staying inside all day I want you to get out. So Elrond agreed that Alatariel would take you to see Rivendell for the whole day" said Thranduil merrily.
"What! With Alatariel? Father how could you?" exclaimed Legolas taken aback.
"Easily, you see I also noticed that you and lady Alatariel do not seem to like each other much. And as I was talking to Elrond and he was saying what a caring and kind person Alatariel is so I'm sending you out to get to know her better" said Thranduil making it very clear in his tone that he would not be changing his mind.
"She will probably leave me in the forest to die" muttered Legolas under his breath.
"Nonsense! She will do no such thing if she is the girl that Elrond says she is. Everyone else seems to like her except you, why Legolas?" asked Thranduil.
"She is stubborn as an old mule and cold toward every action I make. I would like to get to know her of course but on terms where I wasn't a bed warmer to her" explained Legolas.
"Try not to get to annoyed with her Legolas, Elrond has informed that just a few years ago she ended a very dark and troublesome relationship with an elf. You know that for elves to get over such turmoil could take over decades. It also amazed me to hear that he looked amazingly like you, now take some time to think about this later. For now I want you to go and find her, she will know of the arrangements," said Thranduil thoughtfully.
"Yes Father, See you at noon then" said Legolas standing up from his seat highly doubting that she knew about this at all.
"Oh and Legolas try and make it fun? Don't ruin a beautiful trip around Rivendell because you two cannot agree on which trail to follow," said Thranduil smiling.
"Yes father," said Legolas walking towards the door knowing by senses that a certain princess was leaning on the wall right near the door.
Meanwhile Alatariel was absolutely fuming. Stubborn as an old mule? Oh he would pay greatly for that one. She realised she had to get away for he was supposed to find her and come with her on a trip through Rivendell which she knew would be torture for both of them. So as she swiftly walked down the corridor and towards her own chambers she realised that she was saving them both a lot of annoyance.
But as she was walking she did not see a figure step out from a corner but she did feel the impact of her hitting his strong chest and her bottom hitting the floor hard. She looked up to see shining gold hair and a pair of sky blue eyes staring at her. No, it could not be! Not him not now he could never be here.
"Celinor?" she whispered fearfully but was amazed when the blank emotion in the eyes turned into curiosity and confusion.
"Can't you recognize your best friend?" asked the figure mockingly as he leant down and his face came into focus.
"Oh its you, thank the Valar" said Alatariel breathlessly feeling her cheeks burn.
"Does that mean you're actually happy to see me?" Legolas asked curiously.
"Of course not! I was just relieved that - Never mind! I shouldn't have to explain myself to you!" snapped Alatariel realising that she was going to reveal a bit too much.
"Oh I was wondering when that nice act was going to fade, faded a bit too soon for my liking if you ask me" he said wearily extending a hand to help her up.
"But nobody did ask you" she replied smartly as she very ungracefully pulled herself from the floor and back onto her feet ignoring his hand.
"It was only an expression princess! Do you have to have a smart remark for everything?" he asked starting to get annoyed.
"Sure, I have a million! You keep on talking to me and your hear them all" laughed Alatariel. Legolas couldn't help but smile as he heard her laugh; she actually sounded happy.
"Well speaking of hearing I'm sure you heard all of me and my father's conversation as you stood outside the door am I right?" asked Legolas his lips forming a smirk.
"Of course" she replied and laughed again when she saw the taken-aback look on Legolas's face.
"Yes well are you willingly to take me on a trip through the forest of Rivendell?" he asked politely. He did actually want to see the beauty of Rivendell, but he didn't actually want her as his guide.
"Of course not, but father will not be at all pleased and seeing as I am on his bad side I will have to take you" said Alatariel blankly.
"Your very open aren't you?" asked Legolas amused.
"Only to a certain extent your highness, now please go change into a suitable attire and I will unwillingly meet you at the stables in an hour" she said faking a sweet voice. She gave a fake smile and turned on her heel and headed towards her chambers.
An hour later Alatariel was dressed in a light blue tunic with some dark blue breaches and a pair of brown boots that reached her knee. According to Saralonde she looked stunning, which of course she just laughed. She left her hair out and was waiting impatiently for the prince to arrive. Just as she turned from brushing Dinaer she saw a figure clad in dark and light green walk towards her gracefully.
"Ready?" she asked the prince impatiently, Legolas just stared at her and nodded.
"What's wrong? Your not going to speak at all to me anymore is that it?" she asked, she wouldn't really mind that much if he said yes.
"I couldn't bare not talking to you, you know how much I enjoy our witty and intelligent conversations" replied Legolas amusingly. 'Good work' he thought to himself, though deep in his heart he knew it but of course he would not admit if openly. He had only nodded and not spoken for Alatariel's beauty had made him.
"I'm glad you feel the same way I do. Now after making me wait I do believe an apology is required," said Alatariel calmly.
"Fine, I Prince Legolas apologise to Princess Alatariel for making her wait a few seconds for my arrival" said Legolas formally. 'Beauty and an attitude, a combination I never thought I would find in a princess' he thought amused.
"Mount you horse and we'll be off," said Alatariel as she gracefully mounted Dinaer and kicked open the door barrier and began at a walk. Though amused by her actions he shaked his head and swiftly mounted Arod and trotted after Alatariel.
They rode down the straight path into the wood and for fifteen minutes they said nothing. Legolas then remembered a question that he had forgotten to ask.
"This morning when you ran into me, why did you call me Celinor?" asked Legolas curiously.
"That is none of your business at all," she said coldly looking away.
"If it troubles you, which I see that it does, it may comfort you to speak about it?" suggested Legolas politely.
"It does not trouble me at all so let us leave this subject," said Alatariel firmly.
"Then if it does not trouble you then you can speak about it comfortably," said Legolas ignoring her request.
"I have made it clear that I do not want to talk about it! Now leave me alone" she cried suddenly and before his eyes she rode away speedily.
"Catch up Arod" whispered Legolas calmly, and without another movement Arod speed up.
As they rode faster glimpses of Alatariel's dark red hair became clearer. But then in seconds it was gone, 'Were could she have gone?' he asked himself. He didn't know these lands well but he knew how to track someone down. He dismounted Arod and stood silent for a moment but heard nothing. He walked softly with Arod behind him looking for any signs of movement but he saw nothing. Then as he walked ahead he heard the hard water falling.
He sprinted towards the sound and as he came to a clearing his eyes widened in surprise. A beautiful waterfall stood proud with its water falling hard onto a clear circle. The sun shined down onto the pool to make everything shine with a simple brilliance. Then h saw Alatariel and what he saw could have made the hardest and most coldest soul cry.
Her arms were wrapped around her legs pulling them tightly into her chest. Her sobs were hushed but he could still hear them and amazingly he could almost feel the pain from her cries.
"I'm sorry, I did not mean for you to cry," said Legolas softly, moving towards her slowly.
"Its it nothing new to me at all" she whispered coldly.
"My father told me that you ended a hurtful and dark relationship with an elf years ago. Father told me I looked a lot like him, is this elf's name Celinor?" asked Legolas anxiously not wanting her hurt her anymore.
"Would it comfort you if I said yes?" she asked darkly.
"It may not comfort me to know that I remind you of someone who brought you a lot of pain and aguish. But it will help me to help you and to understand" replied Legolas kindly sitting down beside her.
"Yes, he looked like you but he did not have the kindness that your soul has. He was nothing but an evil man who had one too many faces and because of my foolishness I only saw one," she said softly raising her fair head but she did not look at him.
"You were not foolish Alatariel, you were blinded by love for Celinor but he was foolish not to love such a lady back," said Legolas softly.
"Though I thank you for your kind words, you know naught of what you speak Legolas" said Alatariel looking to the water.
"Then I ask you kindly please tell me what I do not know," said Legolas gently.
"I will for you want to know and for I have caused you hurt that you did not deserve," she whispered softly. He smiled as he realized she was talking about when he had first arrived at Rivendell.
"It was just a few years back and he was practicing in the archery field when I was reading a book. A little child had run into him and his arrow was sent flying above my head. He immediately ran over to me and began apologizing and showing kindness that I believed to be so pure. I looked into his eyes and I knew that I was in love, it was too good to be true," she said breathlessly.
"We met on more occasions and I found myself falling in love with him, but I didn't care whether he was in love with me or not. He took everything from me and I didn't even know it. It wasn't till I saw two lovers having a picnic that I realized he didn't love me. He had never told me he loved me ever and I just let myself think that he loved me so much that he thought he never had to say it. Then I broke down in front of Elladan and told him everything," she continued tears running down her ivory cheeks.
"That night he came to me expecting me to make more loveless lovemaking to him and I refused him. He lashed out and threw me into a mirror and left me there to slowly die. But luckily Saralonde my maid had heard everything and took me straight to my father and over many months I slowly healed emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. They tried to find Celinor but he had already made a run for it and no-one has heard anything about him since" finished Alatariel now looking at him.
Legolas was speechless; he could have never guessed such a dreadful and cold relationship from someone as bright and open as Alatariel. He looked into her sea blue eyes and realized he mistake, she was not a child but a fully mature woman who actually was wise and intelligent. He immediately felt guilty for the way he had treated her and somehow she sensed the guilt from him.
"Do not feel guilty for how you have treated me Legolas, I can see it in your eyes the way you feel. I deserved everything word that you have said to me and all of it is true" whispered Alatariel quietly.
"No what I said it not true, you are not a child. You are a woman, a beautiful, strong, intelligent and gifted woman who will live to make everyone's day brighter" said Legolas softly. He smiled as she turned to look at him and his heart lifted when he saw her smile.
"You are a good person Legolas, now it there is something I have to tell you. It may offend you I do not know but to make us even I should tell you," said Alatariel anxiously, He stayed silent to let her continue.
"On the day you arrived I talked to Elladan and I told him about our quarrel. He explained to me about Nienna and those rumors that she made up about you. I just wanted to say sorry for my outburst and that I'm sorry for any hurt I caused you" explained Alatariel a tinge of pink appearing on her cheeks. But her eyes widened in surprise when Legolas let out a soft chuckle.
"Is that all? I thought you were going to tell me something going along the lines that now that I have told you my secrets am I going to have to kill you" said Legolas amusingly. He smiled broadly when she let out a soft laugh.
"Thank you so much for listening to me, I really needed to get all that out of me" said Alatariel appreciatively.
"Anytime, so what do you think about being friends?" asked Legolas gently.
"I think it's a great idea" she replied smiling. S
"I think everyone will most pleased don't you?" laughed Legolas standing up and extending a hand to help Alatariel to her feet.
"Oh yes I'm sure they've had enough of our bickering over the weeks. Now come on we should continue the tour don't you think?" she said kindly.
"Indeed we should, friend," said Legolas amusingly, they both laughed as they walked to their horses and mounted them. They both talked happily like they had been friends for ages and that's what amazed both of them. And as Alatariel looked to see Legolas she did not see Celinor, she only saw Legolas.
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*Next chapter coming up soon* (Sorry for strange sentences or spelling mistakes)
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The next few following weeks for Alatariel was not going as planned at all. Instead of trying to avoid the prince she was running into him everywhere. But this morning he had been called to his father's chambers urgently and since Alatariel was feeling a bit sneaky she decided to follow him. He had just entered Thranduil's chamber and Alatariel was just casually standing outside her senses flared up so not to miss a word of conversation.
"Morning Legolas, are you well?" asked Thranduil kindly.
"I'm not sure father," replied Legolas taking a seat.
"I'm assuming it's about Princess Alatariel," said Thranduil amusingly.
"If you can call such a child a princess, I have noticed that this passed week she has been trying to hide from me but she ends up running into me half the time. It is become increasingly annoying," explained Legolas wearily.
"But you barely know her Legolas, how can you make all these presumptions?" asked Thranduil curiously.
"Because after breafkast on the first morning we arrived I went after her to talk after she excused herself. And before I could get a word to her she exploded in verbal tantrum. She said she had heard rumors and that my arm must have grown long indeed if I thought that she didn't know what I was up to" said Legolas honestly.
"Yes well here is an opportunity to get you two to know each other better! You see I don't want you staying inside all day I want you to get out. So Elrond agreed that Alatariel would take you to see Rivendell for the whole day" said Thranduil merrily.
"What! With Alatariel? Father how could you?" exclaimed Legolas taken aback.
"Easily, you see I also noticed that you and lady Alatariel do not seem to like each other much. And as I was talking to Elrond and he was saying what a caring and kind person Alatariel is so I'm sending you out to get to know her better" said Thranduil making it very clear in his tone that he would not be changing his mind.
"She will probably leave me in the forest to die" muttered Legolas under his breath.
"Nonsense! She will do no such thing if she is the girl that Elrond says she is. Everyone else seems to like her except you, why Legolas?" asked Thranduil.
"She is stubborn as an old mule and cold toward every action I make. I would like to get to know her of course but on terms where I wasn't a bed warmer to her" explained Legolas.
"Try not to get to annoyed with her Legolas, Elrond has informed that just a few years ago she ended a very dark and troublesome relationship with an elf. You know that for elves to get over such turmoil could take over decades. It also amazed me to hear that he looked amazingly like you, now take some time to think about this later. For now I want you to go and find her, she will know of the arrangements," said Thranduil thoughtfully.
"Yes Father, See you at noon then" said Legolas standing up from his seat highly doubting that she knew about this at all.
"Oh and Legolas try and make it fun? Don't ruin a beautiful trip around Rivendell because you two cannot agree on which trail to follow," said Thranduil smiling.
"Yes father," said Legolas walking towards the door knowing by senses that a certain princess was leaning on the wall right near the door.
Meanwhile Alatariel was absolutely fuming. Stubborn as an old mule? Oh he would pay greatly for that one. She realised she had to get away for he was supposed to find her and come with her on a trip through Rivendell which she knew would be torture for both of them. So as she swiftly walked down the corridor and towards her own chambers she realised that she was saving them both a lot of annoyance.
But as she was walking she did not see a figure step out from a corner but she did feel the impact of her hitting his strong chest and her bottom hitting the floor hard. She looked up to see shining gold hair and a pair of sky blue eyes staring at her. No, it could not be! Not him not now he could never be here.
"Celinor?" she whispered fearfully but was amazed when the blank emotion in the eyes turned into curiosity and confusion.
"Can't you recognize your best friend?" asked the figure mockingly as he leant down and his face came into focus.
"Oh its you, thank the Valar" said Alatariel breathlessly feeling her cheeks burn.
"Does that mean you're actually happy to see me?" Legolas asked curiously.
"Of course not! I was just relieved that - Never mind! I shouldn't have to explain myself to you!" snapped Alatariel realising that she was going to reveal a bit too much.
"Oh I was wondering when that nice act was going to fade, faded a bit too soon for my liking if you ask me" he said wearily extending a hand to help her up.
"But nobody did ask you" she replied smartly as she very ungracefully pulled herself from the floor and back onto her feet ignoring his hand.
"It was only an expression princess! Do you have to have a smart remark for everything?" he asked starting to get annoyed.
"Sure, I have a million! You keep on talking to me and your hear them all" laughed Alatariel. Legolas couldn't help but smile as he heard her laugh; she actually sounded happy.
"Well speaking of hearing I'm sure you heard all of me and my father's conversation as you stood outside the door am I right?" asked Legolas his lips forming a smirk.
"Of course" she replied and laughed again when she saw the taken-aback look on Legolas's face.
"Yes well are you willingly to take me on a trip through the forest of Rivendell?" he asked politely. He did actually want to see the beauty of Rivendell, but he didn't actually want her as his guide.
"Of course not, but father will not be at all pleased and seeing as I am on his bad side I will have to take you" said Alatariel blankly.
"Your very open aren't you?" asked Legolas amused.
"Only to a certain extent your highness, now please go change into a suitable attire and I will unwillingly meet you at the stables in an hour" she said faking a sweet voice. She gave a fake smile and turned on her heel and headed towards her chambers.
An hour later Alatariel was dressed in a light blue tunic with some dark blue breaches and a pair of brown boots that reached her knee. According to Saralonde she looked stunning, which of course she just laughed. She left her hair out and was waiting impatiently for the prince to arrive. Just as she turned from brushing Dinaer she saw a figure clad in dark and light green walk towards her gracefully.
"Ready?" she asked the prince impatiently, Legolas just stared at her and nodded.
"What's wrong? Your not going to speak at all to me anymore is that it?" she asked, she wouldn't really mind that much if he said yes.
"I couldn't bare not talking to you, you know how much I enjoy our witty and intelligent conversations" replied Legolas amusingly. 'Good work' he thought to himself, though deep in his heart he knew it but of course he would not admit if openly. He had only nodded and not spoken for Alatariel's beauty had made him.
"I'm glad you feel the same way I do. Now after making me wait I do believe an apology is required," said Alatariel calmly.
"Fine, I Prince Legolas apologise to Princess Alatariel for making her wait a few seconds for my arrival" said Legolas formally. 'Beauty and an attitude, a combination I never thought I would find in a princess' he thought amused.
"Mount you horse and we'll be off," said Alatariel as she gracefully mounted Dinaer and kicked open the door barrier and began at a walk. Though amused by her actions he shaked his head and swiftly mounted Arod and trotted after Alatariel.
They rode down the straight path into the wood and for fifteen minutes they said nothing. Legolas then remembered a question that he had forgotten to ask.
"This morning when you ran into me, why did you call me Celinor?" asked Legolas curiously.
"That is none of your business at all," she said coldly looking away.
"If it troubles you, which I see that it does, it may comfort you to speak about it?" suggested Legolas politely.
"It does not trouble me at all so let us leave this subject," said Alatariel firmly.
"Then if it does not trouble you then you can speak about it comfortably," said Legolas ignoring her request.
"I have made it clear that I do not want to talk about it! Now leave me alone" she cried suddenly and before his eyes she rode away speedily.
"Catch up Arod" whispered Legolas calmly, and without another movement Arod speed up.
As they rode faster glimpses of Alatariel's dark red hair became clearer. But then in seconds it was gone, 'Were could she have gone?' he asked himself. He didn't know these lands well but he knew how to track someone down. He dismounted Arod and stood silent for a moment but heard nothing. He walked softly with Arod behind him looking for any signs of movement but he saw nothing. Then as he walked ahead he heard the hard water falling.
He sprinted towards the sound and as he came to a clearing his eyes widened in surprise. A beautiful waterfall stood proud with its water falling hard onto a clear circle. The sun shined down onto the pool to make everything shine with a simple brilliance. Then h saw Alatariel and what he saw could have made the hardest and most coldest soul cry.
Her arms were wrapped around her legs pulling them tightly into her chest. Her sobs were hushed but he could still hear them and amazingly he could almost feel the pain from her cries.
"I'm sorry, I did not mean for you to cry," said Legolas softly, moving towards her slowly.
"Its it nothing new to me at all" she whispered coldly.
"My father told me that you ended a hurtful and dark relationship with an elf years ago. Father told me I looked a lot like him, is this elf's name Celinor?" asked Legolas anxiously not wanting her hurt her anymore.
"Would it comfort you if I said yes?" she asked darkly.
"It may not comfort me to know that I remind you of someone who brought you a lot of pain and aguish. But it will help me to help you and to understand" replied Legolas kindly sitting down beside her.
"Yes, he looked like you but he did not have the kindness that your soul has. He was nothing but an evil man who had one too many faces and because of my foolishness I only saw one," she said softly raising her fair head but she did not look at him.
"You were not foolish Alatariel, you were blinded by love for Celinor but he was foolish not to love such a lady back," said Legolas softly.
"Though I thank you for your kind words, you know naught of what you speak Legolas" said Alatariel looking to the water.
"Then I ask you kindly please tell me what I do not know," said Legolas gently.
"I will for you want to know and for I have caused you hurt that you did not deserve," she whispered softly. He smiled as he realized she was talking about when he had first arrived at Rivendell.
"It was just a few years back and he was practicing in the archery field when I was reading a book. A little child had run into him and his arrow was sent flying above my head. He immediately ran over to me and began apologizing and showing kindness that I believed to be so pure. I looked into his eyes and I knew that I was in love, it was too good to be true," she said breathlessly.
"We met on more occasions and I found myself falling in love with him, but I didn't care whether he was in love with me or not. He took everything from me and I didn't even know it. It wasn't till I saw two lovers having a picnic that I realized he didn't love me. He had never told me he loved me ever and I just let myself think that he loved me so much that he thought he never had to say it. Then I broke down in front of Elladan and told him everything," she continued tears running down her ivory cheeks.
"That night he came to me expecting me to make more loveless lovemaking to him and I refused him. He lashed out and threw me into a mirror and left me there to slowly die. But luckily Saralonde my maid had heard everything and took me straight to my father and over many months I slowly healed emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. They tried to find Celinor but he had already made a run for it and no-one has heard anything about him since" finished Alatariel now looking at him.
Legolas was speechless; he could have never guessed such a dreadful and cold relationship from someone as bright and open as Alatariel. He looked into her sea blue eyes and realized he mistake, she was not a child but a fully mature woman who actually was wise and intelligent. He immediately felt guilty for the way he had treated her and somehow she sensed the guilt from him.
"Do not feel guilty for how you have treated me Legolas, I can see it in your eyes the way you feel. I deserved everything word that you have said to me and all of it is true" whispered Alatariel quietly.
"No what I said it not true, you are not a child. You are a woman, a beautiful, strong, intelligent and gifted woman who will live to make everyone's day brighter" said Legolas softly. He smiled as she turned to look at him and his heart lifted when he saw her smile.
"You are a good person Legolas, now it there is something I have to tell you. It may offend you I do not know but to make us even I should tell you," said Alatariel anxiously, He stayed silent to let her continue.
"On the day you arrived I talked to Elladan and I told him about our quarrel. He explained to me about Nienna and those rumors that she made up about you. I just wanted to say sorry for my outburst and that I'm sorry for any hurt I caused you" explained Alatariel a tinge of pink appearing on her cheeks. But her eyes widened in surprise when Legolas let out a soft chuckle.
"Is that all? I thought you were going to tell me something going along the lines that now that I have told you my secrets am I going to have to kill you" said Legolas amusingly. He smiled broadly when she let out a soft laugh.
"Thank you so much for listening to me, I really needed to get all that out of me" said Alatariel appreciatively.
"Anytime, so what do you think about being friends?" asked Legolas gently.
"I think it's a great idea" she replied smiling. S
"I think everyone will most pleased don't you?" laughed Legolas standing up and extending a hand to help Alatariel to her feet.
"Oh yes I'm sure they've had enough of our bickering over the weeks. Now come on we should continue the tour don't you think?" she said kindly.
"Indeed we should, friend," said Legolas amusingly, they both laughed as they walked to their horses and mounted them. They both talked happily like they had been friends for ages and that's what amazed both of them. And as Alatariel looked to see Legolas she did not see Celinor, she only saw Legolas.
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*Next chapter coming up soon* (Sorry for strange sentences or spelling mistakes)