Disclaimer: I don't own anything, I wish Orlando Bloom was mine, is that
too much to ask? I would let him dress up like Legolas. * sighs and dreams
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I will go down with this ship,
I won't put my hands up and surrender,
There will be no white flag above my door,
I'm in love and I always will be.
(song by Dido 'White flag')
Chapter 14: Journey to Ered Mithrin
It was a bright and sunny day, the warm rays of the sun shone on Aerin's face, while she was standing on the top of the hill, overlooking the landscape.
She gazed at the river, its waters calm and serene. Brightly coloured birds were flying carelessly over the treetops.
Aerin sighed, how she wished to be careless and free like those birds.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this? You can still turn back, you know?" a familiar voice asked her.
She turned around and looked straight into Haldir's eyes. She knew he was still worried about her and he had tried more than once to persuade her not to go.
"You heard what the Lady said. It is my destiny and you cannot change ones destiny, now can you?" Aerin gave him a sad smile.
" I just do not want anything to happen to you, Amin mela lle, I love you," he sighed.
Aerin gently caressed his cheek with her finger.
"I love you too, mellonamin, my friend, but I have made up my mind," she said as she looked at his concerned face.
Haldir looked into her bright green eyes and saw how determined she was. He knew that nothing he would say or do would change her mind. Haldir sighed in defeat.
Aerin straightened her shoulders and held her head up high. She gave her friend an encouraging smile.
" It is time to go now. We have a long journey ahead of us, every second we waste here could be Aranwe's last."
Haldir nodded silently in agreement and together they walked to the rest of the group.
Aerin could feel the eyes of the group resting upon her and she felt a bit uneasy by this. She knew the hope of her people rested on her shoulders and it was a heavy burden to carry.
Legolas watched Aerin's every move. They hadn't been on speaking terms ever since their argument and she had ignored him from that day on. His heart ached for her every day, every hour and every minute she was not directly by his side. He loved her still with all his heart and soul.
Alderon approached his brother, he tried to keep his face expressionless. Although he resented his brother for trying to steal his fiancée he couldn't help feeling sympathy for him. She was after all very beautiful and one couldn't help falling in love with her.
Alderon now stood in front of his brother and was looking straight into his cool blue eyes.
"I propose a truce between us. I believe that under the current circumstance our only concern should be Aerin's welfare and safety," he told Legolas.
Legolas was a bit taken aback by his brother's words although he tried not to show this.
He nodded in agreement and added: "I accept, onooromin, my brother."
Alderon nodded back in understanding and turned round and walked over to Aerin.
Soon after, they mounted their horses and their journey had begun.
Aerin looked at Mirkwood one last time. 'Maybe it would really be the last time I see it.' She thought with sadness in her heart.
She tried to hold back the tears and for a short moment she felt uncertainty. Was this truly her destiny?
Her heart felt heavy, but then she thought of Aranwe. If Aerin were in Aranwe's place, Aerin had no doubt that her friend would do this very same thing.
She secretly glanced at Legolas, who sat on his stallion like a knight in shinning armour. How she loved him, even if he would've left her like he'd intended to she would've still loved him.
Legolas turned his head as if he felt her gaze upon him and for one second their eyes locked.
She could feel her heart beating rapidly in her chest and quickly averted her eyes.
'It can never be.' She tried to convince herself.
"We will ride towards Esgaroth and follow the river to Erebor," Alderon explained to the rest.
"Is it not easier to follow Mirkwood River? It runs straight through Ered Mithrin," suggested Ravion.
Alderon shook his head.
"Morion will certainly expect us to do this, besides mountains on both sides would surround us. If his army should attack us there, we would not be able to escape," he explained to the elf.
"Alderon is right. We will ride to Erebor and from there through the Wethered Heath," Haldir added.
They'd reached the borders of Mirkwood by the end of the afternoon and were halfway to Erebor when the sun hid behind the horizon.
The fellowship decided to set up camp for the night.
Ravion built a fire and they all sat around it in a circle, warming their hands (Although they weren't cold it was still a nice feeling.) and eating lembas.
"We should each in turn take watch tonight," Haldir suggested to the others.
"Who will go first?" he asked.
"I will," Aerin volunteered.
"No melamin, my love, you will need your rest," Alderon smiled warmly at her.
"I assure you I do not need any sleep. I will gladly keep watch all night," she replied stubbornly.
They all looked at each other.
"If you wish it, my lady," Alderon gave in, knowing he couldn't change her mind.
Aerin rested her back against a large pine tree and stared into the burning fire watching the amber flames dance around the wood while the others were fast asleep.
She had too much on her mind to sleep and knew she would never rest until all this was over. She began humming a song and words formed from her mouth;
'May it be an evening star, Shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls, Your heart will be true.
You walk along a road, Oh, how far you are from home.
Mornie Utulie, Darkness has come, Believe and you will find your way.
Mornie Alantie, Darkness has fallen, A promise lives within you now.
May it be the shadow's call, Will fly away.
May it be a journey on, To light the day.
When the night is all gone, You may rise to find the sun.
A promise lives within you know.
Legolas was still awake when he heard Aerin singing, the sweet melody of her voice warmth his heart.
He stood up and walked over to her, the light of the fire accentuated the delicate features of her face.
She looked up at him, confusion visible on her face.
Legolas smiled at her.
"I thought you could use a some company," he explained, unsure about her following reaction.
She nodded her head and Legolas took place beside her.
There was an awkward silence between them, both were unsure what to say to one another, both were aware of their feelings for each other.
"You know I will not let anybody or anything hurt you," he said promptly.
"I know," Aerin replied, softly fixing her gaze on the fire unable to look him into the eye.
"You know I will die for you and will follow you to the ends of the earth if need be," Legolas said again.
A lump formed in her throat and her heart swelled up with pure love.
"I know," she again replied, only this time her voice was trembling.
"Legolas?" she whispered softly.
"Yes," he replied.
She turned her head to face him and they looked straight into each other's eyes.
"I am afraid," she admitted softly and a tear streamed down her cheek.
Legolas gently wiped it away with his slender finger.
"I will not let you die. I will kill anybody who dares to try, mela en'coiamin, love of my life," he reassured her.
She shook her head. "It is not death I fear, I will die happily knowing you have loved me."
"Then what do you fear?" he asked her a bit puzzled.
She sighed as another tear streamed down her cheek. Aerin looked at his fair face and his incredible blue eyes.
"I fear of losing you. I am afraid that no matter the outcome whether we defeat Morion or not, I will lose you."
"You will never lose me," he promised her as he took her hand in his and kissed her fingertips.
"You do not understand. We will never be able to be together, you told me so yourself," she reminded him.
"I too am afraid of losing you. I was a fool to believe that my leaving Mirkwood was the only solution. I promise you that what ever happens we will be together. I will never leave you," Legolas promised her forcefully.
She smiled at him as she saw his love for her reflecting in his eyes. She believed him, she truly did.
"Now you need to rest. I will keep watch," Legolas told her firmly.
She knew he told the truth. They still had a long journey ahead of them. She didn't object to his words and took place near the fire. Soon enough she fell into a deep sleep.
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Disclaimer: I have reached 50 reviews. *Dances the happy dance* Thank you all my reviewers!! This chapter is full of lovely mush, I just love mush!
The song is by the excellent Enya 'May it be', is there a greater song on this earth?
I thought it would be fun to write it in my story. I like to place a lot of songs in my story!
Well, bye for now, Till we meet again!
Aramis1: Thank you so much for being my Beta! I couldn't have wished for a better one!
Uruviel: I will write much, much more of it! I am not done with Legolas and Aerin yet!
Sweetodkgirl: Thank you very much. I'll keep you posted, but first I'll finish this story.
Szhismine: It will probably take two more chapters before they reach their goal, so keep hanging on!
Beth: Many things will be revealed in the upcoming chapters, so keep reading!
Gionareth: To be or not to be, that is the question. I already know the answer!
Breanna: Thank you for being my die hard reviewer. I am making you my reviewer of the month!
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I will go down with this ship,
I won't put my hands up and surrender,
There will be no white flag above my door,
I'm in love and I always will be.
(song by Dido 'White flag')
Chapter 14: Journey to Ered Mithrin
It was a bright and sunny day, the warm rays of the sun shone on Aerin's face, while she was standing on the top of the hill, overlooking the landscape.
She gazed at the river, its waters calm and serene. Brightly coloured birds were flying carelessly over the treetops.
Aerin sighed, how she wished to be careless and free like those birds.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this? You can still turn back, you know?" a familiar voice asked her.
She turned around and looked straight into Haldir's eyes. She knew he was still worried about her and he had tried more than once to persuade her not to go.
"You heard what the Lady said. It is my destiny and you cannot change ones destiny, now can you?" Aerin gave him a sad smile.
" I just do not want anything to happen to you, Amin mela lle, I love you," he sighed.
Aerin gently caressed his cheek with her finger.
"I love you too, mellonamin, my friend, but I have made up my mind," she said as she looked at his concerned face.
Haldir looked into her bright green eyes and saw how determined she was. He knew that nothing he would say or do would change her mind. Haldir sighed in defeat.
Aerin straightened her shoulders and held her head up high. She gave her friend an encouraging smile.
" It is time to go now. We have a long journey ahead of us, every second we waste here could be Aranwe's last."
Haldir nodded silently in agreement and together they walked to the rest of the group.
Aerin could feel the eyes of the group resting upon her and she felt a bit uneasy by this. She knew the hope of her people rested on her shoulders and it was a heavy burden to carry.
Legolas watched Aerin's every move. They hadn't been on speaking terms ever since their argument and she had ignored him from that day on. His heart ached for her every day, every hour and every minute she was not directly by his side. He loved her still with all his heart and soul.
Alderon approached his brother, he tried to keep his face expressionless. Although he resented his brother for trying to steal his fiancée he couldn't help feeling sympathy for him. She was after all very beautiful and one couldn't help falling in love with her.
Alderon now stood in front of his brother and was looking straight into his cool blue eyes.
"I propose a truce between us. I believe that under the current circumstance our only concern should be Aerin's welfare and safety," he told Legolas.
Legolas was a bit taken aback by his brother's words although he tried not to show this.
He nodded in agreement and added: "I accept, onooromin, my brother."
Alderon nodded back in understanding and turned round and walked over to Aerin.
Soon after, they mounted their horses and their journey had begun.
Aerin looked at Mirkwood one last time. 'Maybe it would really be the last time I see it.' She thought with sadness in her heart.
She tried to hold back the tears and for a short moment she felt uncertainty. Was this truly her destiny?
Her heart felt heavy, but then she thought of Aranwe. If Aerin were in Aranwe's place, Aerin had no doubt that her friend would do this very same thing.
She secretly glanced at Legolas, who sat on his stallion like a knight in shinning armour. How she loved him, even if he would've left her like he'd intended to she would've still loved him.
Legolas turned his head as if he felt her gaze upon him and for one second their eyes locked.
She could feel her heart beating rapidly in her chest and quickly averted her eyes.
'It can never be.' She tried to convince herself.
"We will ride towards Esgaroth and follow the river to Erebor," Alderon explained to the rest.
"Is it not easier to follow Mirkwood River? It runs straight through Ered Mithrin," suggested Ravion.
Alderon shook his head.
"Morion will certainly expect us to do this, besides mountains on both sides would surround us. If his army should attack us there, we would not be able to escape," he explained to the elf.
"Alderon is right. We will ride to Erebor and from there through the Wethered Heath," Haldir added.
They'd reached the borders of Mirkwood by the end of the afternoon and were halfway to Erebor when the sun hid behind the horizon.
The fellowship decided to set up camp for the night.
Ravion built a fire and they all sat around it in a circle, warming their hands (Although they weren't cold it was still a nice feeling.) and eating lembas.
"We should each in turn take watch tonight," Haldir suggested to the others.
"Who will go first?" he asked.
"I will," Aerin volunteered.
"No melamin, my love, you will need your rest," Alderon smiled warmly at her.
"I assure you I do not need any sleep. I will gladly keep watch all night," she replied stubbornly.
They all looked at each other.
"If you wish it, my lady," Alderon gave in, knowing he couldn't change her mind.
Aerin rested her back against a large pine tree and stared into the burning fire watching the amber flames dance around the wood while the others were fast asleep.
She had too much on her mind to sleep and knew she would never rest until all this was over. She began humming a song and words formed from her mouth;
'May it be an evening star, Shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls, Your heart will be true.
You walk along a road, Oh, how far you are from home.
Mornie Utulie, Darkness has come, Believe and you will find your way.
Mornie Alantie, Darkness has fallen, A promise lives within you now.
May it be the shadow's call, Will fly away.
May it be a journey on, To light the day.
When the night is all gone, You may rise to find the sun.
A promise lives within you know.
Legolas was still awake when he heard Aerin singing, the sweet melody of her voice warmth his heart.
He stood up and walked over to her, the light of the fire accentuated the delicate features of her face.
She looked up at him, confusion visible on her face.
Legolas smiled at her.
"I thought you could use a some company," he explained, unsure about her following reaction.
She nodded her head and Legolas took place beside her.
There was an awkward silence between them, both were unsure what to say to one another, both were aware of their feelings for each other.
"You know I will not let anybody or anything hurt you," he said promptly.
"I know," Aerin replied, softly fixing her gaze on the fire unable to look him into the eye.
"You know I will die for you and will follow you to the ends of the earth if need be," Legolas said again.
A lump formed in her throat and her heart swelled up with pure love.
"I know," she again replied, only this time her voice was trembling.
"Legolas?" she whispered softly.
"Yes," he replied.
She turned her head to face him and they looked straight into each other's eyes.
"I am afraid," she admitted softly and a tear streamed down her cheek.
Legolas gently wiped it away with his slender finger.
"I will not let you die. I will kill anybody who dares to try, mela en'coiamin, love of my life," he reassured her.
She shook her head. "It is not death I fear, I will die happily knowing you have loved me."
"Then what do you fear?" he asked her a bit puzzled.
She sighed as another tear streamed down her cheek. Aerin looked at his fair face and his incredible blue eyes.
"I fear of losing you. I am afraid that no matter the outcome whether we defeat Morion or not, I will lose you."
"You will never lose me," he promised her as he took her hand in his and kissed her fingertips.
"You do not understand. We will never be able to be together, you told me so yourself," she reminded him.
"I too am afraid of losing you. I was a fool to believe that my leaving Mirkwood was the only solution. I promise you that what ever happens we will be together. I will never leave you," Legolas promised her forcefully.
She smiled at him as she saw his love for her reflecting in his eyes. She believed him, she truly did.
"Now you need to rest. I will keep watch," Legolas told her firmly.
She knew he told the truth. They still had a long journey ahead of them. She didn't object to his words and took place near the fire. Soon enough she fell into a deep sleep.
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Disclaimer: I have reached 50 reviews. *Dances the happy dance* Thank you all my reviewers!! This chapter is full of lovely mush, I just love mush!
The song is by the excellent Enya 'May it be', is there a greater song on this earth?
I thought it would be fun to write it in my story. I like to place a lot of songs in my story!
Well, bye for now, Till we meet again!
Aramis1: Thank you so much for being my Beta! I couldn't have wished for a better one!
Uruviel: I will write much, much more of it! I am not done with Legolas and Aerin yet!
Sweetodkgirl: Thank you very much. I'll keep you posted, but first I'll finish this story.
Szhismine: It will probably take two more chapters before they reach their goal, so keep hanging on!
Beth: Many things will be revealed in the upcoming chapters, so keep reading!
Gionareth: To be or not to be, that is the question. I already know the answer!
Breanna: Thank you for being my die hard reviewer. I am making you my reviewer of the month!