Okay, I'm warning you all before hand that this is a short chapter, though it does contain the wedding and I have an idea that is kind of cute…that I bet no one will be expecting…but it won't be for a few more chapters. I do not know when I will be able to post the next chapter because I will be extremely busy next week, I have three birthdays to go to, including my own and my friends (we have the same one March 20th) and my cousin on the 22nd…oh make that four, another friend is on the 23rd….and I have doctor stuff and school work, what can I say? University prep math and physics in french in the same semester….but that you all for your great reviews and I'll try to fit in as much typing as I can. This chapter is kind of sweet and corny…not at all what I usually write but whatever it'll get more angsty and have more action later on…
Legolas stood silently behind the wooden pillar watching with an air of calmness as the guests began to find their seats. All were dressed in finery beyond the usual style of Rivendell. Smiling faintly he tucked a strand of hair behind his ear. " You look very calm." Legolas looked back over his shoulder at Arwen.
" Ah yes…I am." He smiled forcedly. Arwen seemly ignored the fake happiness at her arrival and continued in an almost sickly sweet voice.
" You look very fetching too…the tailors were at work late into the night." She smiled. "But they found enough time to prepare this for me." She gestured to the sky-blue and silver dress she wore. It was adorned with small gems and a silk belt. Legolas nodded politely.
" It's very nice."
" I think so." Legolas nodded once more wondering why Arwen was not outside with the others. He kept the smile on his face as he was used to do doing in court back at his father's palace. She smiled sweetly once more and then curtsied. " I must take my leave of you for my father awaits me." And then she brushed past him in a whirl of lace and silk. He sighed shaking his head before turning back into the building.
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" Calm yourself little brother…you look as if you're about to faint." Elladan laughed. " It is nearly time to leave for the ceremony."
" In a matter of minutes infact." Elrohir added. Both twins were dressed in a deep blue robe of velvet. " It would do you no good if you were to stumble on your way to the front. Such a spectacle by the king of Men would be-"
" Enough! You do nothing to better my state of mind!" Aragorn muttered gruffly. Elladan and Elrohir simply smiled innocently. " And I will be fine…it is common for mortals to be nervous on such an occasion." The man took a few deep breaths before reaching up to smooth his hair, more of nerves than necessity.
" You look fine." Elladan smiled reaching over to adjust a fastening on the white tunic. Aragorn furrowed his brows at the gesture showing is annoyance clearly.
" Infact you look beautiful!" Elrohir giggled puckering his lips. " Even I would marry you."
" Alright, out! Now! Tell Ada I will be down in a moment." He shoved the two gently towards the exit. Elrohir continued to make faces until the door was promptly slammed in his face. Once in silence Aragorn returned to mirror, checking his appearance for perhaps the hundredth time before sighing and then leaving the room.
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Legolas walked with all the grace, nobility and honor that could be expected from an Elven Prince. The alabaster hue of his skin contrasted starkly with the robes of deep green silk, an homage to his home of Mirkwood. The small delicately fashioned circlet of Mithril gleamed through shining locks of hair only to come to an end in the small shape of a leaf in the center of the Prince's brow. The light of the moon caught his eyes giving them a deep violet hue. Face set, he continued to walk through the gathering of guests towards the ornately carved structure built only for this purpose. As he passed row upon row he caught sight of Gimli and the four hobbits who were seated in a section at the front. Gimli gave him a re-assuring smile and Legolas continued on, his eyes fixed on the figure standing to the right of Lord Elrond.
Aragorn was dressed completely in white, his face free of stubble and his dark hair hung silky and somewhat straight compared to normalcy. Atop his head sat a silver crown, much less ornate though all the more beautiful than the one he was required to wear at royal ceremonies. A small delicate etching of the white tree of Gondor was on the front. Legolas could sense immediately that the man was nervous but he had enough experience to hide it well from the others present. He smiled and held out his hand to Legolas as he mounted the small steps to take his place beside the King. Elrond gave the couple a warm look before turning his attention to the crowd gathered before him.
" You have been invited this night to behold the union of two people close to my heart." He said. "The two beings who stand are about to partake in a life-long partnership, one which will bind them together for the rest of their years in this place, in Middle-Earth." He paused briefly. " Aragorn, son of Arathorn, the King of Men and Legolas Thranduilion a Prince of Mirkwood have come here today to prove to all that they do infact love each other and will commit to each other forever more." The crowd was completely silent, all eyes at the three figures who stood upon the dais. " Though their journey together has been trying, neither have given up hope and they are here to finally cement the bond they have created." There was another time of silence as Elrond turned to the two before him. " Do you both come here of your own willingness?" He asked, love evident in his voice.
" We do." Both spoke at the same time, their arms raised, hands pressed together and their palms touching.
" Do you understand what the meaning of this bond is? That should either of you stray in your love it shall be broken?"
" We do." Was the answer.
" Do you both vow that your love will last for the remainder of your life together and perhaps even after that time has ended?" He was once again rewarded with the same answer. With a tender smile Elrond raised his arms. " All here have witnessed the vows and promises spoken here tonight and are now privy to this union." And then he spoke several words in Elvish. A soft light seemed to surround the pair and then faded as quickly as it came. " Your souls are now bonded." He pronounced and then let his arms return to his sides. Aragorn and Legolas grinned widely before embracing each other and kissing quickly. There were murmurs of happiness among the Elves, loud cheers from the hobbits and a bid for celebration from Gimli.
Okay, kind of abrupt…and a little bit too short for a wedding but I hate long weddings. I didn't really give it an Elvish feel though cause I wasn't sure how an elvish wedding would be so pardon me I fi did a really crappy job lol. J/k. well I'll really try to get the next one up within a week…
