Disclaimer: The song here is by Enya, but I have messed with it a bit to come up with the finishing product that is posted here. I also own Blythe, mum, dad and Thea. All other characters belong to my reviewers and Tolkien. For a full list of characters owned by my reviewers, check out the review section.
Chapter 15: finally…
Blythe's p.o.v"I object!" the voice repeated, and suddenly before my eyes, I saw Gandalf running up the isle, my parents and sister close behind. I noticed Glorfindel standing at the back of the ceremony.
"Mum! Dad! Thea!" I shouted, running to meet them and embracing all three at the same time. "I have missed you all so much!" I said, tears falling from my eyes.
"Blythe, oh my little girl, you have grown up." Mum said, hugging my tightly. I was let go for a second and noticed grandma and grandpa walk up to us. We all turned to face them and mum calmly walked up to them.
"Naneth, ada. Amin hireatha. Amin mela lle." she said, bowing down. Grandma, took her daughters hand and brought her up to her, then tightly brought her into an embrace.
"You need not apologise my child. Let the past be wiped from our minds. I have missed you too much." Galadriel said, making mum and herself cry. The two let go of each other and mum hugged her father.
"My child. Please, say you will not leave us again." Celeborn asked.
"No, Drew and I are planning to stay here, in middle earth." She replied. Celeborn then embraced his daughter, and pat dad on the back.
"Wise choice." He replied smiling. "Now, you must be Thea." Grandpa said, smiling at Thea.
"Yes." She replied shyly.
"Do not be afraid. You are family." Galadriel replied, taking Thea into an embrace.
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Yes, the wedding did eventually take place! We were married several minutes later! Now though, the party was about to begin. Legolas walked into the great hall. Tomorrow the coronation would begin, but for now, we would celebrate. First came the speeches as my husband (oh my gosh it was so amazing to say that!) and I would be seated at the bridal table. I sat down, after Legolas pulled out my chair for me and pushed me in. I looked into his amazing blue grey eyes and smiled. He sat down and I kissed him again, for at least the tenth time today. He smiled as our lips parted and Elrond to the stage.
"Today, we celebrated the marriage of two elves, who are very close to me. Blythe, my niece and Legolas, prince of greenwood. They have faced many obstacles to get where they are today and are lucky that at such a young age found an everlasting love within each other. I wish them all the best for the future and a safe ruled kingdom." He said, stepping down and walking over to his table after raising his goblet to us. I smiled at my uncle. He always knew what to say and when.
We enjoyed a grand feast and dessert, then it was time for more speeches. I knew someone would embarrass me. My bet was on Philomel. Just about everyone here said something, including: Grandma and Grandpa, Mum and dad, Vala, Linnende, Elanor, Frodo, Merry and Pippin (together, most embarrassing for legolas.), Thranduil, Gandalf and finally, Philomel…I was just waiting. I knew she would have prepared something 'special' I was just afraid of what it might be because she was a little off her face from the elvish wine.
"Ladies and Jellymen!" she started and the crowd laughed and cheered. My head sunk into my hands and I went bright red. Don't get me wrong, Mel is the best, but when she gets on the elvish wine, well, I worry, a lot. Also, when she does get drunk, she uses big words, known and made up. Something that never occurs usually, well, except for the made up words. "Ladies and gentlemen... and gentle-elfs [yes, elfs]..." she said, standing up, swaying a bit making her way over to the stage. She stoped in the centre, waiting for attention her way again. "I would like to say a few words to commemorate this illustrious and momentous occasion! Today we witnessed the union...izing of my two dear friends, Blythe and Legolas. May they live long... well, that goes without saying... and happily... which also goes without saying, I suppose. Oh, well!" she says, shrugging and raises her glass with a flourish. "A TOAST! TO BLYTHE AND LEGOLAS!!"
"Here! Here!" the crowd shouted, roaring with laughter. I couldn't help but laugh. Gimli himself was red, rolling around on the ground, not being able to contain himself. I looked over to my new husband. I smiled as he took my hand and led me over to the dance floor, where we would share our first dance as husband and wife. As we did so I spotted mum, Linnende, Elanor and Arwen crying their hearts out. I think it was all a little too much for them. We came to the floor and Philomel rushed out to meet us. "Is it time Blythe?" she asked, a little more composed then before.
"Yes." I replied, smiling at Legolas, who had no idea what was going on. He gave me a curious look as Philomel sat amongst the band, brandishing her flute and signally the song to be played. The singer nodded her head and the band started playing a soft, sweet and romantic tune. Legolas took my left hand, placed it on his shoulder and wrapped his left arm around my waist, then took my right hand and we started to sway softly to the music. Then the music died down and the singer started to sing the song I had requested.
O mor henion I dhu from darkness I understand the nightEly siriar, el sila Dreams flow, a star shines
Ai! Aniron melmin Ah! I desire my love
Tiro! El eria e mor Look! A star rises out of the darkness
I `lir en el luitha `uren The song of the star enchants my heart Ai! Aniron melamin Ah! I desire my love
Oio naa elealla alasse' Ever is thy sight a joy
Yallume lle tula At last you have come Ai! Lle el sila Ah! Your star shines Ai! Aniron melamin Ah! I desire my love Ai! Aniron… Ah! I desire…The song ended and we stopped dancing. I had been lost in his eyes the whole time and had not even noticed that many had joined in dancing. The band played another song as Mel left the band, grabbed Beau and danced. I spotted Vala out the corner of my eye, sitting still at the table, when Haldir walked up to her, and offered his hand. She looked at it doubtfully for a moment, and then took it as he led her to the dance floor. I smiled. Finally, there was peace and happiness in middle earth. It was about time to. These people deserved it after everything they had been through, all the lives lost and sacrificed. They deserved so much more and for even a brief moment, they had forgotten it all. Smiles were on all faces. The room positively glowed.
The night grew old fast it seemed, and before I knew it, it was time for Legolas and I to leave. As customary in this realm, after a couple has been married, they stay one night in a small flet next to the river, not far from the palace. We took our leave, thanking all for being here this evening and made our way outside to our horses that was waiting for us out the front of the castle. Out on the front steps, I turned my back and threw the bouquet. Many elf maidens rushed forward to catch, but it landed in the arms of Elanor, who was nearly swarmed until Gandalf came to her aid. I laughed at the sight of the elderly wizard holding a female hobbit over his head.I took my final look behind me and mounted Astaldo. Legolas did the same and with a nod to his father, took off I followed close behind. With him, Legolas took his bow and a quiver of arrows and his knives, while I took Ilfirin. We rode ahead into the night, our love radiating brightly.
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We made it easily to our flet. We raced up to the bed and threw ourselves on it. I turned on my side facing Legolas, and kissed him. When I softly broke from the kiss I asked him giggling, "So, what do you want to do first as husband and wife?"
"Well, I would very much like to sleep, we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow and I'm rather nervous about it." He replied, laughing.
"Very well." I said, tearing back the sheets and climbing in. Legolas climbed in after me and wrapped his arms around me.
"So, when do you think we shall start a family?" he asked me, smirking.
"When ever we are ready." I replied, "but maybe not just yet. I still want to have as much fun as I can first, right here." I said, my eyes lighting up knowingly.
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The next morning we were up early and in the forest, dressed in the traditional coronation clothes. Legolas wore a tunic of white and a gold hoodless cloak. I was dressed in a white dress with a similar cloak, but slightly more feminine. We waited outside the area we were meant to as Gandalf approached us. "Good luck today my friends, but you shan't need it, just remember, whenever you need me, I'm there." He said smiling.
"Thank you Gandalf, that comforts my heart much, for I fear there may be a day when this realm will need your assistance again." Legolas replied, hugging the white wizard.
"Legolas," a voice called and my husband answered its call from his father. I turned to the wizard and looked at him sternly.
"Gandalf, you never did tell me why the sky had turned purple all those times." I said, desperately wanting to know.
"Oh, I never did, did I?" he asked himself. "Very well Blythe, your answer is but a simple one. It was telling us all that the prophecy, your part in this tale, was coming to an end, and would signal the queen of the elves about to take her place, though many had forgotten that part as they despaired. They did not believe you would come, especially during the war of the ring, where they though you were most needed. But then, they learned of the dark queen and Elrond thought it best to for you to know of your heritage. We actually had no idea it was you who would complete the prophecy, not until you took up your sword for the first time."
"So all this has to do with me is my taking the throne?" I asked, slightly confused.
"Yes, now, as many of the high elves are about to take the last ship, you and Legolas are the governing king and queen of all elves." Gandalf replied. I was impressed, but a little sad as well. It had only dawned on me that Elrond and so many others close to me would be leaving for Valinor soon. I had hoped they would reconsider, but now they had no need to. The elves are in good hands now. I would make sure of that.
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Author's note:
Well! That's the final chapter of Purple sky forever! No just kidding, I will post an epilogue but then that's it. If you request me to write a small piece on your character, like a little adventure (nothing too big), I would be happy to, but that is it. The epilogue will explain what happened after the coronation etc. Thank you all for reading and reviewing and for those who have read this but not reviewed, maybe you could do so? Just a thought.
Oracle: Interesting review! Anyogglies, as far as I know, I am not having a sequel, mainly because the Epilogue will sum everything up, though, I may and I have to accentuate this may be doing separate stories for different characters. It depends.
Entwife: I am glad you Like your dress, it was designed with you in mind so to speak. I can't say yet who objected, but it is well… someone you would have never guessed, or may have. I don't know. But I was pretty thrilled to have them here. You of know them. Ok, I'm not going to say anymore on the subject!
Levanna: Good luck with your final! Thank you, I actually had no idea how to write and elvish wedding, so, I just did what ever and in the end, it was quite cute. I'm glad you liked the tantrum. I was thinking maybe, retro Kung phooey with a splash of girl power here and the true Vala there. But then the dress would have been wrecked so I toned it all down a bit.