The next day, Christine stretched and got ready to face another day. Talking with her friend had really helped and she was glad she had done it. Still, she wished Amanda could know the entire truth. That was impossible though, considering Amanda would most likely not believe her or have her committed.

After she dressed, she noticed that stormclouds had gathered on the horizon. It looked like it would be all-day thunderstorm. She smiled, knowing that she loved to watch them.

Christine headed downstairs and made herself some tea and some toast. She settled down in her library and watched the storm move in. It was the most intense they had had in a while. Lightning flashed almost constantly. Rain poured down, soaking everything in seconds.

Christine caught sight of her friend entering the room just as the power went out.

"Morning." she said and laughed. "That's a hell of a storm, eh?"

"Yeah. I think it's going to last all day at this rate."

"Most likely."

Christine yawned and went to put her dishes back in the kitchen. That's when she noticed something shining out on the lawn. Amanda noticed it too.

"What's that?" she asked.

"I have no idea." Christine answered, just as curious as her friend.

"I'm not sure either of us is brave enough to run out there and look are we?"

Christine shook her head. That is, until it began to glow so brightly that it blocked off the unnatural darkness the storm had brought on.

"Now I have to look." Christine said, grabbing a jacket off a chair at her kitchen table and ran out. Amanda watched in shock as her friend headed out in the absurd weather.

Worried, she called to Christine to tell her to come in, but her voice was lost in the howl of the wind.

Christine approached it, blocking the rain and wind with her arm.

It was a the hilt of a what looked like a sword. "What the hell?" she asked herself. Reaching out, she touched it with one finger, then grasped it with her whole hand. Gently, she tugged. Surpisingly, it came free. Sure enough, it was a sword. And one she recognized easily as soon as she saw the familiar Evlish writing on the blade. It was Legolas's. But why was it here? That could wait, she thought, until she got inside.

With the sword in hand, she ran back into the house.

"So, what was it?" her friend asked.

"This." Christine said, and set it on the table.

"Good God! it's a sword!"

"Yeah, my sentiments exactly."

"It stopped glowing, though." Amanda observed.

"Yeah, I see that. This is bloody odd."

"Yeah, it is. What do we do with it?"

"Keep it here, I guess. And perhaps we can figure out the lettering on it." Christine said, although she knew full well what it was and what it meant.

Later that night, she laid on her bed with the sword on the floor next to her. Carefully, she reached out a finger and caressed the flat part of the blade, avoiding the edges.

"I miss you so much, Legolas." she whispered. "I wish that we could have had something."

She sighed and sniffed. "I love you." just as she finished saying it, the blade glowed again, only this time the light consumed her.

The next thing she knew, she was laying out in a field. The sun was radiating down on her, warming her face. Christine blinked, and looked around. She definitely wasn't at home anymore. Nothing looked at all familiar. Nervous, she scanned her surroundings for something that might help her out and tell she where she was.

The field she was in wasn't at all that large. It was just a little bit bigger than her own front yard. Trees surrounded the edges of it indicating that a forest was surrounding it. Oh great. She was lost in some forest in god-knows-where and had no idea as to how she'd get back home. Just what had that sword done to her?

Just then, she caught sight of something coming towards her. Quickly, she whirled around to come face to face with a pure white horse. Christine froze while it sniffed her and stared at her with curiousity.

"Hi there." Christine said awkwardly. The horses ears came forward and it bent it's head down and sniffed at something in the grass. It was the sword. It had been taken with her.

Well, She thought, at least I've got a weapon now, just in case.

Christine watched the horse study the sword and seem to recognize what it was. Carefully, it picked the sword up and dropped it at her feet. Christine picked it up.

"Is this what you wanted me to do?" The horse nodded. Amazing...it seemed to understand her.

"Um...could you help me out?" The horse nodded again. "I need you to help me figure out where I am."

And with that, the horse knelt down, obviously wanting her to mount it. Carefully, she did. The horse took off at a trot before breaking into a gallop. Christine, remembering her years of horseback riding, took the proper position and held on for dear life.

"Where is that bloody horse?!" Elrond demanded, pacing around the Royal stables.

"I have no idea where Sunfire is." Legolas said, equally frustrated.

"He always seems to be getting free. I had a feeling that horse was too smart for it's own good."

Legolas chuckled. "True."

Just then, the two Elves were startled by the appearance of none other than the horse in question. Only, it had a rider.

Legolas recognized the person immediately. It was Christine! How could this be? how did she get here?

Legolas ran to her and Sunfire.

Judging from her expression, she was equally as shocked to see him.

"Legolas?" she said, almost ready to faint.

"Yes. Christine, is that really you?"

"Yes, it's me."

"How?"

Christine relayed all she knew to him. "And the next thing I knew, I was here. That's when your horse found me and brought me here."

"You know her?" Elrond demanded.

"Yes." Legolas said. "I met her while I had dissappeared. She is my friend."

Christine carefully dismounted and turned to Elrond. "I let him stay with me until he figured out how to get home."

Elrond smiled. "That was good of you. I appreciate it."

"You're welcome." Christine said and smiled at him.

"In return, you may stay with us until we figure out just how you ended up here."

Christine's heart lept. "Thanks."

Elrond smiled. "I shall have servants get your bedroom ready." he said, and left them alone.

As soon as Elrond was out of sight, Christine hugged Legolas fiercely.

"I missed you." she confessed.

"And I you." Legolas answered, returning her hug.

"Do you think we've gotten a second chance?" Christine asked softly.

"Perhaps." he said, touching her cheek, lost in all his emotions.

Christine closed her eyes, enjoying his touch. Oh how she had missed it.

When she reopened them, Legolas was looking back at her, all his love for her in his eyes. Christine stared back him the same way.

Without even saying it, they both knew they were still in love with one another.

Legolas spoke first. "I want you to know that I am happy beyond words to see you again." Christine smiled and snuggled into his arms.

"But," he said taking her shoulders in his hands, "We shouldn't let things get out of hand...which is why..."

oh how it pained him to say this, but it was only way to save them from heartbreak all over again.

"We can't...start again. Not until we know more about how you got here and if you can get home. Because if you can go home, you should. You have too much too lose if you stay here."

Christine frowned at him. "I have too much to lose if I leave." she countered.

"I'm not going to let you give up everything you know for me."

"It's worth it! I-I'm not happy unless I'm with you. The last month I've been so sad and lost. I felt as though-"

"You lost your other half?" Legolas finished for her.

"Yes." she said, "That's exactly right. How-"

"I felt the same way..."

"Then why put ourselves through the misery again? I know I could never survive feeling that way again...All I want is to just be with you."

Legolas looked her in the eyes and saw that she was serious.

"And you can't tell me that you don't want the same thing, because I know you do."

She was right...and there was no getting around it. He loved her and didn't want to let her go a second time. For he knew it would destroy him for sure.

"You're right...I couldn't...I love you too much."

"And I love you."

And with that, he took her in his arms and kissed her deeply. Legolas couldn't say in words how good it felt to kiss her lips once again. It had been too long. His body ached tremendously. He wished that he could make love to her where she stood. But he couldn't...not with all the Elves that could potentially look in on them.

Christine eagerly pressed her body against his, making him groan with desire.

"Come with me." Legolas whispered in her ear. And with that, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her up the Royal staircase and into his room.

He laid her down on the bed and began kissing her once more. Soon, they had shed all their clothing and laid together skin to skin. Legolas softly caressed her body, making her sigh and moan with delight.

Legolas had dreamed of this moment for so long, and those dreams could not compare to the real thing.

He kissed her softly and tenderly. "It's time." she said seductively, indicating that she was ready for him.

And with that, he joined their bodies. Christine gasped in desire. A perfect fit, she thought. Suddenly she knew that this was supposed to happen. That this was meant to be. That thought warmed her heart and fueled her desire. Legolas seemed to sense it too, for he let himself go and made passionate love to her, all night long.