Authors Note: Hi all thank you for your reviews, as I don't know how often
I will be able to update over the next week or so (Major Exams coming up).
So I'm posting two chapters at once to keep you going for a few days or so.
Chapter Seventeen
(Takes place a few days after the last chapter)
"Come Estel we must hurry!" Legolas called out from the connecting wash room while slipping into his silver ceremonial robes.
They had been awoken by a knock at the bedroom door sometime ago urging them that it was time to rise and ready themselves for the long day ahead. Legolas had then entered the bathing chamber after making sure that Estel was awake.
He had expected to arrive back and find Estel at least half dressed.
The blond haired elf smiled gently, brushing his fingers through the dark brown curls of his still sleeping lover. Estel had obviously lain back down after he had left the room and fallen back into his dreamland.
Leaning down Legolas placed a loving kiss on the mans lips, running his fingers from his hair down to caress the side of his face. Groaning softly Estel reached up to still Legolas's hand.
"What time is it?" He murmured, his eyes still refusing to open.
"Time that should already be at breakfast with your family." Legolas turned to look at himself in the full length mirror that stood across the room, and sighed before picking up a brush and running it through his flaxen hair.
"What?" This time Estel sounded slightly more coherent.
"Arwens bonding ceremony is today, or had you forgot the most important day in your sisters life?"
"Why did you not wake me earlier?" Estel all but through the blankets off of him and raced through the room searching for his best robes. He stopped and looked back as Legolas laughed.
"I did my heart; you have a very selective memory."
Finishing his hair he placed his silver circlet so that it rested across his forehead, his hair that was lacking from its usual braids flowing freely beneath it. Turning to regard his lover he smiled in amusement watching as his partner franticly rushed about trying desperately to ready himself in the short time available.
~*~
Breakfast was a quiet family affair, with just Lord Elrond, Arwen, the twins, Estel and Legolas in attendance. It was a traditional meal of selected fruits around a highly decorated table and was over fairly quickly. There was much to be done before the ceremony that would take place mid afternoon and so little time was wasted on polite conversation and those that did speak spoke only what was necessary and went straight to the point of the matter.
~*~
"Arwen." Legolas took hold of her hand as everyone left the breakfast table, pulling her to one side.
"What is it?" She asked smiling, although slightly concerned by the seriousness that eyes held.
"May I speak with you privately?" He noticed her hesitation. "It will not take long I promise, I would not keep you from your preparations."
She smiled and nodded her agreement before leading him off towards the gardens. They sat down on a low wall to one side of the court yard. The court yard itself was being decorated by she-elves arranging delicate flowers all pastel shades of blues, greens and lilac's around the large stone courtyard and entrance gate.
"What is it Legolas, what is so important?"
He sighed heavily before speaking, looking into her eyes and smiling to reassure her that what ever it was not that serious.
"I know that you are aware that I have met Lysander before." He paused watching her as she nodded for him to continue. "We knew each other well for a while but in the end we did not part on the best of terms. I will not burden you with the details I only wish to ask you if he has ever been anything but courteous with you and your family."
"Of course not Legolas what are you trying to tell me why did you part on bad terms, what did he do." She asked her expression and posture displaying her troubled thoughts at being asked this.
"Peace Arwen, what happened between myself and Lysander happened a long time ago we all change which Lysander has appeared to have done." He shrugged his shoulders in almost an apology for putting her through this. "But as long as he has never hurt you in any way and you love him then I am happy and will not trouble you any longer."
She smiled as he stood and turned back towards the palace.
"Legolas."
He turned his head to regard her over his shoulder.
"Thank you for caring for me brother of my heart."
~*~
Legolas and Estel stood hand in hand as they watched as Lord's Elrond and Glorfindel performed the ritual bonding ceremony. They watched as Arwen and Lysander stood side by side in front of the lords, both with matching expressions of contentment. Arwen was dressed in a simple yet beautifully made white dress embroidered with lilac flower patterns. The decorations had finally been finished just in time making the entire area awash with soft flowers and colour.
It seemed as though all of Imladris was intendance as well as many elves from the Great wood that were distinguishable by the long, flowing formal robes that were traditional to their realm. Lady Galadriel herself stood to one side of the Lords Elrond and Glorifindel, she had traveled far in order to witness the bonding of her granddaughter.
Estel grasped Legolas's hand tighter as the final words of commitment were spoken by the couple. Leaning over the man gently pressed his lips to the blond elf's cheek, smiling as Legolas turned his head quickly catching Estel's mouth with his as the man began to move away.
Everyone cheered as Lord Elrond announced the end of the ceremony, declaring that Lysander was now a part of his family and blessing them both with many happy years. All guests were invited to join them in celebration within the large main hall of the palace where food and drink would be provided, and where music and dance could be partaken in.
"That will be us soon." Estel whispered after they had parted, ignoring the bustling bodies around them that had begun to move in the direction of the palace.
Legolas just smiled, yes hopefully it would be but they still had so many things to live through and to sort out, one of many being the reaction from his father.
Reaching out Legolas took hold of Estel's hand so that he held both tightly, before pulling him along with the crowd.
"Come, we can not be late for the celebrations your sister would not forgive us."
~*~ TBC.
Chapter Seventeen
(Takes place a few days after the last chapter)
"Come Estel we must hurry!" Legolas called out from the connecting wash room while slipping into his silver ceremonial robes.
They had been awoken by a knock at the bedroom door sometime ago urging them that it was time to rise and ready themselves for the long day ahead. Legolas had then entered the bathing chamber after making sure that Estel was awake.
He had expected to arrive back and find Estel at least half dressed.
The blond haired elf smiled gently, brushing his fingers through the dark brown curls of his still sleeping lover. Estel had obviously lain back down after he had left the room and fallen back into his dreamland.
Leaning down Legolas placed a loving kiss on the mans lips, running his fingers from his hair down to caress the side of his face. Groaning softly Estel reached up to still Legolas's hand.
"What time is it?" He murmured, his eyes still refusing to open.
"Time that should already be at breakfast with your family." Legolas turned to look at himself in the full length mirror that stood across the room, and sighed before picking up a brush and running it through his flaxen hair.
"What?" This time Estel sounded slightly more coherent.
"Arwens bonding ceremony is today, or had you forgot the most important day in your sisters life?"
"Why did you not wake me earlier?" Estel all but through the blankets off of him and raced through the room searching for his best robes. He stopped and looked back as Legolas laughed.
"I did my heart; you have a very selective memory."
Finishing his hair he placed his silver circlet so that it rested across his forehead, his hair that was lacking from its usual braids flowing freely beneath it. Turning to regard his lover he smiled in amusement watching as his partner franticly rushed about trying desperately to ready himself in the short time available.
~*~
Breakfast was a quiet family affair, with just Lord Elrond, Arwen, the twins, Estel and Legolas in attendance. It was a traditional meal of selected fruits around a highly decorated table and was over fairly quickly. There was much to be done before the ceremony that would take place mid afternoon and so little time was wasted on polite conversation and those that did speak spoke only what was necessary and went straight to the point of the matter.
~*~
"Arwen." Legolas took hold of her hand as everyone left the breakfast table, pulling her to one side.
"What is it?" She asked smiling, although slightly concerned by the seriousness that eyes held.
"May I speak with you privately?" He noticed her hesitation. "It will not take long I promise, I would not keep you from your preparations."
She smiled and nodded her agreement before leading him off towards the gardens. They sat down on a low wall to one side of the court yard. The court yard itself was being decorated by she-elves arranging delicate flowers all pastel shades of blues, greens and lilac's around the large stone courtyard and entrance gate.
"What is it Legolas, what is so important?"
He sighed heavily before speaking, looking into her eyes and smiling to reassure her that what ever it was not that serious.
"I know that you are aware that I have met Lysander before." He paused watching her as she nodded for him to continue. "We knew each other well for a while but in the end we did not part on the best of terms. I will not burden you with the details I only wish to ask you if he has ever been anything but courteous with you and your family."
"Of course not Legolas what are you trying to tell me why did you part on bad terms, what did he do." She asked her expression and posture displaying her troubled thoughts at being asked this.
"Peace Arwen, what happened between myself and Lysander happened a long time ago we all change which Lysander has appeared to have done." He shrugged his shoulders in almost an apology for putting her through this. "But as long as he has never hurt you in any way and you love him then I am happy and will not trouble you any longer."
She smiled as he stood and turned back towards the palace.
"Legolas."
He turned his head to regard her over his shoulder.
"Thank you for caring for me brother of my heart."
~*~
Legolas and Estel stood hand in hand as they watched as Lord's Elrond and Glorfindel performed the ritual bonding ceremony. They watched as Arwen and Lysander stood side by side in front of the lords, both with matching expressions of contentment. Arwen was dressed in a simple yet beautifully made white dress embroidered with lilac flower patterns. The decorations had finally been finished just in time making the entire area awash with soft flowers and colour.
It seemed as though all of Imladris was intendance as well as many elves from the Great wood that were distinguishable by the long, flowing formal robes that were traditional to their realm. Lady Galadriel herself stood to one side of the Lords Elrond and Glorifindel, she had traveled far in order to witness the bonding of her granddaughter.
Estel grasped Legolas's hand tighter as the final words of commitment were spoken by the couple. Leaning over the man gently pressed his lips to the blond elf's cheek, smiling as Legolas turned his head quickly catching Estel's mouth with his as the man began to move away.
Everyone cheered as Lord Elrond announced the end of the ceremony, declaring that Lysander was now a part of his family and blessing them both with many happy years. All guests were invited to join them in celebration within the large main hall of the palace where food and drink would be provided, and where music and dance could be partaken in.
"That will be us soon." Estel whispered after they had parted, ignoring the bustling bodies around them that had begun to move in the direction of the palace.
Legolas just smiled, yes hopefully it would be but they still had so many things to live through and to sort out, one of many being the reaction from his father.
Reaching out Legolas took hold of Estel's hand so that he held both tightly, before pulling him along with the crowd.
"Come, we can not be late for the celebrations your sister would not forgive us."
~*~ TBC.
