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Haldir cursed himself. Aragon looked at him and realized what no one else had. "Kayla, did this man say when they were going to make their move?" Aragorn asked drawing the fellowship's attention away from Haldir, who was embarrassed enough as it was.
"No, they are just waiting for the birth of they heir to the throne. I propose we keep careful watch over Arwen until then and of the child afterward. Until he or she s of age to take the throne they are in danger."
"I agree." Aragorn replied.
"We could send our child to live among the elves."
"No, I request the baby be put under my watch in Gondor and if need be I will I will take him or her out of the city." Kayla replied. "No child should be separated from the love of their parents." She replied something sad in her voice.
Aragorn looked at Kayla. "Ok I will consent to those terms. She will be safe with you."
The group disbanded for the night. Haldir caught up to Kayla. "Haldir you need not explain about before. I no longer try to understand you."
"I am happy to see you are unharmed." He replied.
"Thank you." She smiled. "I am glad that you care."
"You have grown on me, this I will admit." He said.
She laughed. "Yes and so have you." She hugged him. "Thank you." She repeated she was thankful he had taken an interest in her well being.
He was thankful this scene did not end badly.
After another few days in Rohan they bid Eomer farewell and made for Gondor. Legolas and Liz left for Mirkwood, and Alana stayed in Rohan. Kayla rode to save her ankle. The easily reached the city with in a few days.
~*~ A Year and a half later ~*~
The daughter of Arwen and Aragorn was approaching her first birthday. Kayla was in good spirits for the first time in a long time. The child had brought out her inner nurturer. She often played with the young princess, who was named Cebriviel. Members of the fellowship visited frequently. Haldir came to see Kayla quite often and they two had become good friends to everyone's surprise.
There was to be a celebration in honor of the child's first year. Arwen looked elegant in an emerald green gown. The baby in a similar color. Kayla smiled as she went to put her boots on. This was the cleanest she had been in ages, her clothes spotless. Her boots shined.
"Kayla, tonight you are not a warrior, you are a Lady of the Court. I have had something especially made for you." Arwen replied handing Kayla a silvery gown. It was apparently of elven fashion and Kayla hugged Arwen tightly before leaving to dress.
The Celebration raged in the big dining hall. The fellowship was in full force admiring the young princess. "Where is she?" Aragorn asked Arwen, talking about Kayla.
"She will be here shortly. She had to change."
The herald stood in frond of the door. Haldir and Legolas joked and talked for the first time in a very long time. "Announcing the Lady Kayla of Gondor." The herald cried out.
No one would have recognized her. Her figure was shapely; her normally up hair hung around her shoulders, her skin glowed against the sliver of the dress. This did not look like the former warrior that would kill and then ask questions.
Arwen smiled hugging her friend as she came in. Liz, Alana and Morgan were astonished at the change. It had been a long time since they had last seen their friend look this beautiful, not to say that she wasn't before but when she tried Kayla was gorgeous.
The men of Gondor inquired as to who she was, and the women whispered among themselves. She smiled and laughed as she caught eyes with Aragorn who was truly astonished.
Legolas and Haldir watched from afar. "Amazing." Lagolas remarked.
"Indeed." Haldir replied.
After the uproar had died down there was music again. Kayla sat down and acted as a distinguished Lady of the Royal court should. Legolas approached her. "May an old friend request the honor of the first dance?"
She smiled and took his hand. He was light on his feet and he was surprised to find she was an exquisite dancer. "I did not know you could dance." He stated.
"You never asked, archery and dancing are two different things." She replied. They laughed to Haldir's dismay.
He held her in his arms and she found that she was again sad. This dance would not last forever. These few minutes of bliss would pass quickly and she would be left with the bitter taste of what never was. Finally the music ended they parted and he bowed his head to her. She smiled. It was nice to be treated like a lady for once. She sat down.
"Is someone feeling sorry for themselves?" Morgan asked looking at the way her friend looked at Legolas and Liz who were not gazing into each other's eyes and they swayed along with the music.
"No just pained." Kayla replied forcing a smile.
"Ask Haldir to dance."
Kayla burst into genuine laughter. "That was funny. Did you just suggest I dance with him?"
"Yes you two are good friends now right?'
"Yeah I guess."
"I think it's more than that. He hasn't taken his eyes off of you. No man in this room has." Mrogan opened Kayla's eyes to the truth surrounding her. "While you sit here longingly waiting for Legolas to ask you to dance, every man here is wishing for you to do the same."
"Shut up, it's just a dress."
"It's more than that. Ever since you came back from Mordor you've been a different person. The people pf this land know you as the fearless warrior. They never thought of you as a Lady. You hang out in the taverns, make company with elves, you're a master archer, you have the guts to question the king."
"What's your point Morgan?" Kayla cut her off.
"Yesterday you were a rough around the edges warrior but today you are a polished Lady and you seem happy for the first time in a long time. People are seeing you for the first time." Morgan explained. "You could have any man in this room, but there is a certain elf who will not ask you to dance because of his foolish pride. Do him a favor, he obviously cares for you."
"Haldir?" Kayla asked.
"Yes, are you that blind? He comes to Gondor often, not to see the baby or conference with Aragorn. He comes to see you!"
"No he doesn't" Kayla replied getting up and walking away. She walked over to a window. She leaned on the pane and stared over Gondor, all the people in their little houses. She felt weird being above it all. She turned and looked over the sea of people dancing and having a good time. She walked over to Haldir. "May I ask you a question?"
"Yes." He nodded.
"Haldir of Lorien, would you dance with me?" She asked. He took her hand and lead her on to the dance floor.
Alana laughed and poked her sister in the ribs. "Look at this? Am I dreaming?"
"No." Morgan smiled looking over at Liz who smiled as well.
They were a graceful couple. She was surprised that he could actually dance. Arwen smiled and exchanged a glance with her husband who was watching in some amusement.
"I'm surprised. You dance well." She commented not looking at him.
"Are you? Perhaps you do not know as much as you think." He teased.
She smiled as the music died and the broke. "Thank you." She said he kissed her hand lightly and for some unexplainable reason she got chills.
'Oh no!' she thought. 'NO!'
~*~
The celebration continued through the night, well after the guest of honor fell asleep. Legolas looked for Kayla. He found her just outside of the banquet room sitting on the nearest balcony. "Why do you isolate yourself?' he asked.
"I'm just used to being along." She replied getting down so she could stand to face him.
"Why is that, you are not alone." He replied.
"No, I am always alone in spirit." She corrected. "Things are complicated for me these days."
"I still offer my company when you need it." He replied.
"What if I should need it right now?" She asked.
"Then I would agree to give it to you." He replied. She got closer to him.
"I thought of you often in my travels." She confessed.
"And I you." He replied. "You never cease to amaze me. Elizabeth and I are worried for you."
"And yet you need not be." She replied she leaned up and kissed him and he let her.
"Legolas!" Liz's voice penetrated the air. He pulled for Kayla quickly. Liz ran back into the banquet room and he went after her leaving her alone.
She looked down. She was high up. She sat herself on the balcony again and felt sorrow well up inside her. She did not know how long she was there but after a while she heard Haldir's voice.
"Kayla? Are you alright?"
Kayla started to laugh and cry at the same time. "Am I ok?" She asked. "No I am not!" She stood on the railing. "Does it look like it!"
'The time has come." Haldir heard Galadriel's voice. He looked at Kayla who was now tempting death.
"Please step down." He coaxed softly.
"No, why shouldn't I just plunge to my death. It would be a quick death. She walked the railing which just as wide as the width of her feet. "There is nothing here for me! There is nothing for me anywhere! Tell me Haldir, I spent a long time thinking that I was happy again, so may wonderful things have happened in the last year. Tonight was the first night since I've left home that I've held the attention of every eye in the room. For once I felt wanted and important to someone. Now I find that the admiration is superficial and I am the same undesirable woman I was before. So I ask you Haldir what I am I to do?" She was crying and was no longer holding back. "Tell me what is left for me? What reason do I have to live? Why should I not end my life right here?"
"Because I love you!" He blurted. She stared at him, he walked closer to her. "I love you Kayla of Gondor. It would be a depressing existence knowing you ended your own life and I was powerless to stop it. The woman that I love would have taken her own life in front of my very eyes. You are wanted and important and desirable to me. " He was with in an arm's length of her. "Please, come down ." he held his hand out for her.
She thought about it for what seemed like hours. Finally she reached out for his hand btu lost her footing he grabbed onto her quickly and pulled her towards him. She fell landing on top of him. They stayed in position for a few seconds. "Did you mean what you said or were you trying to get me to come down?'
"I meant every word." He replied. She leaned down and kissed him long.
A/N: I had you there for a second didn't I? Admit it. LOL well here we are. They are together finally, he saved her. She was about to make the ultimate choice and he saved her from herself. Not what you were expecting? Good. I like the shock value. OK someone please review. I'd really appreciate it. ~ Keep it Deep
Haldir cursed himself. Aragon looked at him and realized what no one else had. "Kayla, did this man say when they were going to make their move?" Aragorn asked drawing the fellowship's attention away from Haldir, who was embarrassed enough as it was.
"No, they are just waiting for the birth of they heir to the throne. I propose we keep careful watch over Arwen until then and of the child afterward. Until he or she s of age to take the throne they are in danger."
"I agree." Aragorn replied.
"We could send our child to live among the elves."
"No, I request the baby be put under my watch in Gondor and if need be I will I will take him or her out of the city." Kayla replied. "No child should be separated from the love of their parents." She replied something sad in her voice.
Aragorn looked at Kayla. "Ok I will consent to those terms. She will be safe with you."
The group disbanded for the night. Haldir caught up to Kayla. "Haldir you need not explain about before. I no longer try to understand you."
"I am happy to see you are unharmed." He replied.
"Thank you." She smiled. "I am glad that you care."
"You have grown on me, this I will admit." He said.
She laughed. "Yes and so have you." She hugged him. "Thank you." She repeated she was thankful he had taken an interest in her well being.
He was thankful this scene did not end badly.
After another few days in Rohan they bid Eomer farewell and made for Gondor. Legolas and Liz left for Mirkwood, and Alana stayed in Rohan. Kayla rode to save her ankle. The easily reached the city with in a few days.
~*~ A Year and a half later ~*~
The daughter of Arwen and Aragorn was approaching her first birthday. Kayla was in good spirits for the first time in a long time. The child had brought out her inner nurturer. She often played with the young princess, who was named Cebriviel. Members of the fellowship visited frequently. Haldir came to see Kayla quite often and they two had become good friends to everyone's surprise.
There was to be a celebration in honor of the child's first year. Arwen looked elegant in an emerald green gown. The baby in a similar color. Kayla smiled as she went to put her boots on. This was the cleanest she had been in ages, her clothes spotless. Her boots shined.
"Kayla, tonight you are not a warrior, you are a Lady of the Court. I have had something especially made for you." Arwen replied handing Kayla a silvery gown. It was apparently of elven fashion and Kayla hugged Arwen tightly before leaving to dress.
The Celebration raged in the big dining hall. The fellowship was in full force admiring the young princess. "Where is she?" Aragorn asked Arwen, talking about Kayla.
"She will be here shortly. She had to change."
The herald stood in frond of the door. Haldir and Legolas joked and talked for the first time in a very long time. "Announcing the Lady Kayla of Gondor." The herald cried out.
No one would have recognized her. Her figure was shapely; her normally up hair hung around her shoulders, her skin glowed against the sliver of the dress. This did not look like the former warrior that would kill and then ask questions.
Arwen smiled hugging her friend as she came in. Liz, Alana and Morgan were astonished at the change. It had been a long time since they had last seen their friend look this beautiful, not to say that she wasn't before but when she tried Kayla was gorgeous.
The men of Gondor inquired as to who she was, and the women whispered among themselves. She smiled and laughed as she caught eyes with Aragorn who was truly astonished.
Legolas and Haldir watched from afar. "Amazing." Lagolas remarked.
"Indeed." Haldir replied.
After the uproar had died down there was music again. Kayla sat down and acted as a distinguished Lady of the Royal court should. Legolas approached her. "May an old friend request the honor of the first dance?"
She smiled and took his hand. He was light on his feet and he was surprised to find she was an exquisite dancer. "I did not know you could dance." He stated.
"You never asked, archery and dancing are two different things." She replied. They laughed to Haldir's dismay.
He held her in his arms and she found that she was again sad. This dance would not last forever. These few minutes of bliss would pass quickly and she would be left with the bitter taste of what never was. Finally the music ended they parted and he bowed his head to her. She smiled. It was nice to be treated like a lady for once. She sat down.
"Is someone feeling sorry for themselves?" Morgan asked looking at the way her friend looked at Legolas and Liz who were not gazing into each other's eyes and they swayed along with the music.
"No just pained." Kayla replied forcing a smile.
"Ask Haldir to dance."
Kayla burst into genuine laughter. "That was funny. Did you just suggest I dance with him?"
"Yes you two are good friends now right?'
"Yeah I guess."
"I think it's more than that. He hasn't taken his eyes off of you. No man in this room has." Mrogan opened Kayla's eyes to the truth surrounding her. "While you sit here longingly waiting for Legolas to ask you to dance, every man here is wishing for you to do the same."
"Shut up, it's just a dress."
"It's more than that. Ever since you came back from Mordor you've been a different person. The people pf this land know you as the fearless warrior. They never thought of you as a Lady. You hang out in the taverns, make company with elves, you're a master archer, you have the guts to question the king."
"What's your point Morgan?" Kayla cut her off.
"Yesterday you were a rough around the edges warrior but today you are a polished Lady and you seem happy for the first time in a long time. People are seeing you for the first time." Morgan explained. "You could have any man in this room, but there is a certain elf who will not ask you to dance because of his foolish pride. Do him a favor, he obviously cares for you."
"Haldir?" Kayla asked.
"Yes, are you that blind? He comes to Gondor often, not to see the baby or conference with Aragorn. He comes to see you!"
"No he doesn't" Kayla replied getting up and walking away. She walked over to a window. She leaned on the pane and stared over Gondor, all the people in their little houses. She felt weird being above it all. She turned and looked over the sea of people dancing and having a good time. She walked over to Haldir. "May I ask you a question?"
"Yes." He nodded.
"Haldir of Lorien, would you dance with me?" She asked. He took her hand and lead her on to the dance floor.
Alana laughed and poked her sister in the ribs. "Look at this? Am I dreaming?"
"No." Morgan smiled looking over at Liz who smiled as well.
They were a graceful couple. She was surprised that he could actually dance. Arwen smiled and exchanged a glance with her husband who was watching in some amusement.
"I'm surprised. You dance well." She commented not looking at him.
"Are you? Perhaps you do not know as much as you think." He teased.
She smiled as the music died and the broke. "Thank you." She said he kissed her hand lightly and for some unexplainable reason she got chills.
'Oh no!' she thought. 'NO!'
~*~
The celebration continued through the night, well after the guest of honor fell asleep. Legolas looked for Kayla. He found her just outside of the banquet room sitting on the nearest balcony. "Why do you isolate yourself?' he asked.
"I'm just used to being along." She replied getting down so she could stand to face him.
"Why is that, you are not alone." He replied.
"No, I am always alone in spirit." She corrected. "Things are complicated for me these days."
"I still offer my company when you need it." He replied.
"What if I should need it right now?" She asked.
"Then I would agree to give it to you." He replied. She got closer to him.
"I thought of you often in my travels." She confessed.
"And I you." He replied. "You never cease to amaze me. Elizabeth and I are worried for you."
"And yet you need not be." She replied she leaned up and kissed him and he let her.
"Legolas!" Liz's voice penetrated the air. He pulled for Kayla quickly. Liz ran back into the banquet room and he went after her leaving her alone.
She looked down. She was high up. She sat herself on the balcony again and felt sorrow well up inside her. She did not know how long she was there but after a while she heard Haldir's voice.
"Kayla? Are you alright?"
Kayla started to laugh and cry at the same time. "Am I ok?" She asked. "No I am not!" She stood on the railing. "Does it look like it!"
'The time has come." Haldir heard Galadriel's voice. He looked at Kayla who was now tempting death.
"Please step down." He coaxed softly.
"No, why shouldn't I just plunge to my death. It would be a quick death. She walked the railing which just as wide as the width of her feet. "There is nothing here for me! There is nothing for me anywhere! Tell me Haldir, I spent a long time thinking that I was happy again, so may wonderful things have happened in the last year. Tonight was the first night since I've left home that I've held the attention of every eye in the room. For once I felt wanted and important to someone. Now I find that the admiration is superficial and I am the same undesirable woman I was before. So I ask you Haldir what I am I to do?" She was crying and was no longer holding back. "Tell me what is left for me? What reason do I have to live? Why should I not end my life right here?"
"Because I love you!" He blurted. She stared at him, he walked closer to her. "I love you Kayla of Gondor. It would be a depressing existence knowing you ended your own life and I was powerless to stop it. The woman that I love would have taken her own life in front of my very eyes. You are wanted and important and desirable to me. " He was with in an arm's length of her. "Please, come down ." he held his hand out for her.
She thought about it for what seemed like hours. Finally she reached out for his hand btu lost her footing he grabbed onto her quickly and pulled her towards him. She fell landing on top of him. They stayed in position for a few seconds. "Did you mean what you said or were you trying to get me to come down?'
"I meant every word." He replied. She leaned down and kissed him long.
A/N: I had you there for a second didn't I? Admit it. LOL well here we are. They are together finally, he saved her. She was about to make the ultimate choice and he saved her from herself. Not what you were expecting? Good. I like the shock value. OK someone please review. I'd really appreciate it. ~ Keep it Deep