Linnende's p.o.v.
The days past by quickly and before I caught up, it was the night before the wedding. As customary with elves, a giant feast was held, and then every one was led outside for singing and dancing around several large bonfires. I wore a simple silver slip for the night, as tomorrow was the day I got to dress up. I couldn't wait. Elrohir and I danced all night, enjoying ourselves immensely. I had not laughed like this in a very long time as Philomel tried elvish dancing, being taught by Beau. She didn't quite get the hang of it so she started her own sort of jig. She was bopping up and down, shaking her butt and doing something she calls the wobbly legs.
"Amin mela lle Linnende." Elrohir said suddenly, taking my attention from my hilarious friend.
I stood there shocked. He had never in our history together told me that he loved me. I knew that we were close, but never in love. I felt the sting of a tear in my eyes, but pushed them away. "Amin mela lle Elrohir." I said finally. He looked into my eyes and brought his mouth to mine. Under the moonlight, around the bonfire we kissed. Such passion had never filled me before. Our lips parted and I stared into his eyes.
"melamin, I must ask you something…" he started, but then thought the better of it.
"What is it?" I asked, confused about what was going on.
'Will you, Linnende, princess of Laiquendi, be my… my…wife?" he asked, suddenly fear had taken a hold of him, the fear of rejection. The tears that threatened my eyes had now been set loose. He bended down on one knee and produced a brilliant cut diamond set in a mithril band from his pocket and offered it to me. I looked at the ring. It seemed like all the stars in the sky had been locked into the stone set in its centre.
I looked back up to my love and muttered one simple word that meant so much… "Uma!" yes I said happily as he lifted me into his arms and kissed me again.
Elanor's p.o.vI was so happy. A celebration was taking place, father was here with Uncle Frodo, Merry and Pippin and news had travelled fast about Linnende and Elrohir. Oh they did make a fine couple. I looked into the fire's flames, wondering about love and what one must do to deserve it. Father passed through grave times and fell in love with mama. Blythe had to come here from another world before she could fall in love with Legolas. I questioned when it would be my turn, or if indeed it would ever find me.
In the back of my mind I longed for the shire. My home. I had enjoyed my visits to the elvan realms, and as lovely as they were, they did not compare to the comfort of my parents hobbit hole. And a grand home it was! With father being the mayor of the shire, certain creature comforts were in order. Though they were lovely, I did long for my own home. Ah! I am such a fool for romance!
The night ended with a series of fireworks provided by none other than Merry and Pippin. Though their youth had long passed, it still amazed me how they kept to their cheek. It amazed me even further to find out that after the war of the ring, Gandalf had actually given them a large two boxes of them! Each! Possibly the most foolish thing the wizard had ever done, but then again, he had his reasons for everything…
Blythe's p.o.vI stared up in wonder at the show put on by Meriadoc and Peregrin. After all the stories Legolas had told me of them, I would never have thought that our Istari friend would allow it, but he did. It was now well into the night and I was very tired after all our travelling. I turned to Legolas who was standing up in delight at the show. "Melamin, I am going to retire. Quel dú." I said, kissing him softly on the cheek and making my way to my room.
"Quel dú tári amin." He replied, letting go of my hand.
I made my way to my room with little fuss, though barely considering the poor lighting. Most of the lamps had been extinguished as everyone was outside. As I walked into my room, I flopped on my bed and fell asleep instantly, without changing from my dress.
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"Blythe! Blythe wake up!" said a voice belonging to none other than Vala. "Wake up! You must get ready!" she shouted excitedly.
"Ok, ok hold on." I said rubbing my eyes in an effort to wake myself up. It didn't help much.
"Oh this is wonderful. I remember my wedding. I couldn't sleep the night before I was so excited." Said Arwen to the girls, rushing around the room.
"I can't wait myself til I marry Elrohir." Linnende said, swooning.
"And I shall be there with bells on!" Philomel pipped up, crawling around on the ground.
"Mel, what on middle earth are you doing?" Ilana asked, as she walked into the room.
"Looking for my other earring, I know I dropped it here just a second ago." Mel replied, searching the floor.
I got out of bed (someone had tucked me in last night) and washed my face. "So what's up first?" I asked.
"First we have to eat, then we get dressed." Arwen replied, still rushing around.
"Oh good, I'm starved!" Mel said, putting her lost earring back in her ear.
"You just ate!" Elanor shouted from across the room. "If I didn't know any better, I'd swear you were half hobbit!" Mel just shook it off.
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We sat down to a big breakfast in my room, as I could not see Legolas before the wedding. Oh I missed him already! I wasn't as nervous now, but still a little shaky. After breakfast, I was seated at my dresser, while Linnende fixed my hair for me. She did an excellent job, doing a braided French roll with curls falling around my face and small blue and white flowers placed randomly through it. It would work perfectly with my dress. Next Vala and Ilana were seated as Linnende and I fixed their hair. I worked on Ilana, unrolling the braids she wore in her hair last night, as all the girls had, leaving her hair beautifully wavy. I braided around the front of her face, placing small purple rosettes through it, leaving the rest wavy and down.
Vala's hair was fixed in an upstyle, as she was the maid of honour, her hair had to be similar to mine. Her hair was braided all around he top of her head and purple rosettes were put through. Finally, everyone's hair and makeup had been finished and it was time to get dressed. I slipped on my dress, and got Vala to tie me up at the back. This was it, there was no turning back, but now I wasn't scared, I was excited and couldn't wait. I just wish I could share this day with my parents and sister.
Mel wore her yellow dress with pride. Ilana wore a red dress that had shoestring straps with purple rosettes just like Mel's in fact; all the rosettes on the dresses were the same. Elanor donned a baby blue dress, with three quarter bell sleaves. Linnende had a pink dress that was a halter. And finally Vala, much to her dismay, wore a forest green dress off the shoulder with bell sleaves. We had to fight to get her into the dress as she yelled, "I-am-600-years-old-and-I-don't-want-to-wear-a-dress! I don't need to wear one! Its not worth it! Don't make me hurt you!" but eventually, she put it on, a very sour look on her face. We thought we would have to tie her up and gag her the tantrum was so huge. I was amazed we were still alive! All in all, the girls looked amazing, and I was so proud of Vala. I thought we'd have to restrain her to put it on then duck tape it on during the ceremony.
Arwen came up to me and gave me a big hug. "I know you will make a great queen, cousin and a better wife. Love Legolas like there is no tomorrow. Cherish the time you have together. Find happiness in all you do. Just be yourself, and I know you will do well." She said, handing me my bouquet.
"Thank you Arwen. Your words give me much hope and comfort." I said.
"Are you ready Blythe? Everyone is here and Legolas is waiting." Linnende said. I walked out of my bedroom, facing the path I had to take. Just before we left the castle, Elrond waited in the entrance for me. He extended his arms and gave me a big hug.
"I am very proud of you Ainadeloth."
"Thank you uncle. Now, let's do this." I said, as I hooked my arm around his and we walked out.
We walked around the side of the building and stopped before the wedding 'red carpet' as I like to call it. The music was conjured and slowly we made our way down, every one filling down with Elanor leading the way. Behind her was Ilana, Philomel, Linnende, Vala, then came myself. All in the seats stood as a sign of respect and bowed or curtsied. I could not help but smile as I walked down the isle. We came to the end of the path, and the bride's maids stood aside as I thanked Elrond and he gave me away. Still smiling I faced Legolas. I could see a sparkle in his eyes and his smile was so big I thought it would jump off his face.
He wore a white and light blue tunic and leggings set, in a regal design. He looked amazing. Standing next to him was the best man Gimli, the Aragorn, Silmanas, and my twin cousins. " lle naá vanima melamin." Legolas said, taking my hands after I passed my bouquet to Vala.
Legolas' p.o.vShe looked amazing. I have said it once and I will say it again…I was the luckiest elf in history! Could not help but smile. I had never seen such beauty, not even in the stars until today. Her white and blue silk dress flattered her skin and eyes fabulously. I wanted no more than to kiss her and shower her with my love, but I had to contain myself, for now. The priest stood before us all and placed his hands on our heads.
"All present her today, you bear witness to the love of these two beings and the vows of their love they will take today of Prince Legolas of Eryn Lasgalen and Blythe of Rivendell.
"Love is an ever lasting oath, that cannot be taken back, or made lightly. It is an oath that is oft thought hard about and declared to the world. Today, his highness and her ladyship will make their love complete by bonding it, and making it ever lasting." He said. I looked at Blythe and she looked at me, smiling and trying hard not to giggle.
"Legolas, if you will please step forward and repeat after me." The priest said. "I, Legolas Thranduilian, heir to the throne of Eryn Lasgalen, here by declare my undying love for Blythe daughter of Simbelmyné and Drew Carlaw. I bind my heart to yours, through all the trials we may face, I will stay by your side. You are my love, my life and my best friend." I repeated every word like asked and so did Blythe, but switching parent's names around. The priest then asked us to kneel down. We did so, and he placed a gold crown on my head, my fathers in fact. It was a wreath of leaves and Blythe had a silver one, my mothers.
"If there are any objections to this joining, speak now, or forever hold your peace." The priest commanded.
" I object!" came a voice from the back of the ceremony. I stood up and turned around to see who had said that and possibly give them a wake up call by smacking them around the head.
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Author's note:
Dum, dum, dum! Who has just disrupted the wedding? Is it the ghost of Hallis back from the dead? You will find out…next chapter! Oh come on! I need a decent cliffhanger! Hehehehehehehehe! I couldn't help myself. At least they made it to the alter!
Platy: Thank you for writing the speech! I was dumbstruck for ideas, but I have put my own intro in with yours if you don't mind, just to spice things up a bit. Your speech was perfect, short, sweet, straight to the point and absolutely hilarious! Great work!
Levanna: I got Vala in a dress! Hahahaha! And no, no duck tape was needed (thank the valar coz I don't think that M.E. has any!), with a tantrum and everything. She did well.
Entwife: Welcome back! I hope your sanity is restored again!
Oracle: Um, you won't really hear much from Eomer. I'm sorry I have typed up the next chapter and epilogue and he is in the epilogue, but I won't post them just yet. Elves don't have the garters and for the bouquet, I'm not telling, you'll have to wait and see.
*I have a mind like a steel trap; it is rusty and illegal in 47 states*