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My mind and my heart were free. We shared everything together. Watching the stars and talking all night had never been more enticing. I loved the way the fire lit her face and made her eyes sparkle.
My heart would warm just watching her. I studied her and I could never tire of it. Her eyes are the colour of a clear summer sky, but if she was angry they would turn silver, if she was happy they would turn a sapphire blue.
The way she twirled her hair round her fingers when she was bored, and the way she chewed her bottom lip when she was in deep thought, or if she was uncomfortable or nervous she would play with the hem on her shirt. She was so innocent in some ways. She was playful and was always laughing. My heart skipped a beat every time she laughed, it sounded like bells chiming and it warmed me to the core.
My thoughts were clearer than they had been in centuries. My focus was on the moment. Holding my love close to me at night and feeling her warm breath against my skin, the taste of her when we kissed. Without knowing it she had given me a new life. A life of love. Before I had met her, my life had mostly been that of a warrior and a prince. But there had always been something missing. There was nobody there to welcome me home with open arms and a sweet kiss when I arrived home. There was no-one to come home to and tell them about my day. For centuries I had wanted nothing more than someone to love and be loved in return. And I had found her.
Admittedly, it has not been easy, and it is not over. It will take her years for her to recover. I still worried for her. But I would be here, I would never leave her. And she would have her Adar and the twins. And I am sure that Elrond would always be there if she asked. And she had Haldir and Galadriel and Celeborn. The relationship that she had built with the Lord and Lady surprised me. To most they were aloof, but they had welcomed Thalia with a love that they reserved for few.
I have what I had always wished for, and I hope that I am able to fulfil her wishes.
I had spent a lot of time thinking about our future. Whether we were going to live in Imladris or Mirkwood.
It was my thinking that it would be better for us to stay in Imladris for at least a hundred years. I couldn't wait to write to Adar, he would be pleased, as would naneth, she would be glad to see me bound and would be glad of the female company.
I had been reluctant to get to Imladris. To sleep out in the forest, holding the woman I love close, and gazing at the stars all night, was blissful. I had never felt this way before.
Leaving Thalia with Lord Elrond made me anxious for some reason, there was no reason why it should, and he was among the wisest elves that I had met. But it did not feel right. I worried for her, after seeing her so broken only days ago, I was feeling reluctant to leave her at all.
Glorfindel looked at me, he felt the same way. I could see the relief that he felt at having her back.
Haldir turned round to look at me, and I knew that when he had told me to take Thalia, he had known something more, I would ask him later.
As we walked through the many corridors to the private quarters of Elrond's family, Erestor and Glorfindel and now myself and Thalia.
"I must be blunt Legolas, do you plan on residing here in Imladris?"
Glorfindel asked me, a look of pleading and hope present in his eyes.
"I do. Right now, my concern is only for Thalia. I shall write to my father later on and explain my actions and my intentions"
Relief flooded his eyes as he nodded. "And what are your intentions Legolas?"
"Myself and Thalia shall reside her for at least the next hundred years or more if needed. Then we may move to Mirkwood. But of course, that depends on what my father says, I may have to leave here from time to time".
"Of course. My heart sings to hear that Legolas. She loves you, and you make her happy. And I would very much like to spend some time with her and get to know her. You have lifted her heart Legolas, her spirit shines through without restraint. And we have you to thank for it".
I felt a grin make its way across my face and I started laughing. "Glorfindel, you are most welcome, I would do anything for her, as would you".
He smiled and clasped my shoulder, "Come, there is something you must see".
I cocked my head in question but her just laughed and refused to answer.
We stopped when we came to a double door, I glanced at Elrohir quizzically but he gave nothing away, Haldir stepped forward and opened the door.
"Welcome to your new quarters Legolas, these will be yours and Thalia's". Glorfindel said.
It was beautiful. The room had been painted in a soft ivory colour, the ceiling had been painted in many shdes of white and ivory to make it seem like soft clouds. The curtains surrounding the balcony and the bed were a pearl white. Gold had been used to accent certain features in the room. In the corner stood a statue of a mother holding a small child. Glorfindel must have seen my gaze, he told me that it had been fashioned from the mural that was painted on the ceiling in Thalia's old room, she had loved that painting so much that the elves had sculpted a statue for her. The wardrobe was a light mahogany, with vines carved into it, the dresser was the same. A golden harp stood proudly near the balcony. Chairs, and what Thalia called a 'couch', had been placed around the blazing fire. The fire surround was beautiful, it had vines painted with gold running though the design and at the top was the crest of Mirkwood, my crown placed upon the leaf, and entwined with my crown lay a small circlet, Thalia. My heart leapt as I though of her standing next to me in Mirkwood's throne room, in her rightful place as princess of Mirkwood, and then later as queen. The thought almost brought tears to my eyes. To be able to share the rule of a kingdom with her and then be able to retire to our rooms during the evening and just be Legolas, a husband and hopefully, father, instead of merely a King. The thought made me realise that I need her just as much as she needed me.
The large four poster bed was splendid, it too had the crest of Mirkwood carved into it, the bed posts had been carved with vines and flowers. The sheets were a beautiful golden colour that shimmered in the light, the pillows were the same colour except they had had been detailed with pearl white beads.
The room was truly beautiful, we would be happy here.
"You have my many thanks", I managed to say.
"It was a pleasure, we just hope that Thalia like it". Haldir said.
"She will love it", just then the door opened and Thalia bounced in with a huge smile on her face,
"Wow…" she stooped in her tracks as she took in the room.
"This, is your new room. Until you move to Mirkwood" Glorfindel told her.
She looked at me, "We won't be moving yet will we", and a scared look in her eyes. I smiled,
"No, not for a long while my love", she grinned and ran over to me. Her scent engulfed my senses as she embraced me. I pushed her back a little and captured her lips with mine. She tasted so sweet. She ran her velvety tongue across my bottom lip, making me chuckle. I let my hands run though her soft hair and tangle in them. I heard someone laugh and Glorfindel, Haldir and the twins excused themselves and left us alone. I could feel her desire fuelling mine as we battled fiercely. Her hands found their way under my tunic and she lightly ran her fingers across my chest, I sucked in a breath as she teased my nipples, making her laugh quietly.
I pressed her body to mine in a desperate bid to regain control. My fingers working franticly, trying to undo the laces of her dress. Finally they came undone. She moaned as my hands gently cupped her breasts, she released my mouth and trailed her tongue along my sensitive ears, nibbling on it gently, a rush of desire coursed through me. My fingers delicately kneaded her breasts, making her moan. She laid her head down on my shoulder, yawning. Smiling I pulled her to me and embraced her tightly.
"I love you", she whispered to me.
"I love you too melamin".
I gently lifted her up and carried her over to our bed and laid her down. She looked up at me with sleep laden eyes.
"I'll be back in a moment", I told her. I went to the bathroom and came back to find her already undressed and almost asleep. I smiled at her appearance as I remove my clothes and joined her. It was only midday but we both extremely tired, neither of us had slept much on the journey home. I pulled her to me. Her body moulded into mine, her leg slipped between mine as usual. Her soft skin against mine felt so right.
I lay looking at her sleeping face for hours, the emotions that I had left sealed within me, finally making themselves known as I silently cried. It had been one exhausting test after another. Looking back at the past few months and how many times I had almost lost her made my chest tighten. I gathered her to me as feelings of uncertainty and frustration washed over me.