By the way, is there anyone who can write a sexual scene? Cos I have no personal experience in this matter and I'm thinking of adding one such scene into this story. I need anyone who can help. Just email me.

AND READ AND REVIEW!!!

Ok, reply to reviews again:

Skye: Hey, thanks for that review - short and sweet.

Silvertoekee: Lol - match making in making - sounds sweet alright. Anyway, why do you find Gandalf scary? I didn't intend to make him that way.

X-shadowcat: Yes, they kissed!!! *Note to self: why does everyone want a kissing scene* Hahaha.

Virginia woolf: Gee, thanks!

Meadowsweet1363: Maybe it would *winks evilly* but, no promises it'll be happy ending, ok?

Yami Meji no Minaraikou: Yep, Legolas is funny when he is drunk - but it won't happen often cos I can't afford writing about a drunk elf who is drink happy every chapter. I'll try my best to update soon cos school has just reopened.

Michelle Ithilien: Is the "Ithilien" your surname? Sounds real cool added. Glad to hear I'm torturing you - just kidding.

Spellcastre: Hufflepuff? Hmm - some Hufflepuffs are even more understanding than she is. . . lolz. But anyway, thanks for your review, keep up that, ok? What are you favourite pairings anyway?

Lin: Oops, sorry. I don't really intend to write a male pregnancy story. Maybe I will in the future though.

Nameless(unless you are Rock-Howard-17): Sorry, not too sure who you are. But anyway, I sympathise with you. Being given projects during breaks can be horrible. Thanks for the compliment, will bear that in mind. I'll try to put Frodo and Sam, but even if I put, you do realise that it might be of sad ending, knowing how evil I am.

Sillie: Hmph, I'm mean. *threateningly* say I am mean again and I shall not update.

MusumeMarron: Thanks. Will do soon.

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'Legolas,' Aragorn watched detachedly as Gimli affectionately hugged the elf. Even though Aragorn knew that Gimli meant nothing else but friendship, he felt jealousy creeping up his heart. Legolas' arms folded around the dwarf as they embraced - if only Legolas would do that to him.

'Strider, how have you been?' Merry piped up, wondering what was causing the king to scowl slightly.

'As fine as the sun, Merry,' Aragorn jerked out of his thoughts and answered, injecting a bit of joviality into his voice, causing a forced cheeriness that made him feel sickened.

'Aye, he's fine, young hobbit,' Gandalf had appeared and was looking appraisingly at Aragorn. Aragorn felt the trace of warning in the wizard's eyes not to have some outburst and destroy the happy mood of reunion. He forced a stiff smile and nodded cordially at the rest of those gathered.

'Why not lets proceed to lunch?' Aragorn suggested, all the while trying to keep his eyes off Legolas who was equally awkward and was trying to engage Gimli in conversation to spare him the discomfort of looking at Aragorn.

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Elves do not usually flirt with humans, Gandalf frowned, puzzled at how Aragorn had described Legolas' flirting. It was genuine elf- flirting, Gandalf managed to tell from the description. He had seen young elves flirt with each other during play - sometimes serious and sometimes just mere playing. Legolas' way sounded serious alright.

But the fact that elves usually chose their own kind still remained. In fact, no elf to date, other than Arwen, had ever chosen out of their own race and culture. Arwen had been considered a special case - as the special elf of the race, it could be dismissed as expected - but Legolas.

Legolas had actually showed signs of interest in Aragorn and even took it so far to getting in bed together. Elves only flirted with their own mates seriously and to bed one was to mean serious business.

It was totally impossible for an elf to have the urge to flirt with a human. . . . . .unless Legolas saw a mate in Aragorn. But, was it possible?

It was time to consult Galadriel, no doubt her wisdom surpassed him.

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Galadriel let a grim smile play upon her lips as she surveyed the letter she had just received from Gandalf the Grey. It would have been amusing if not for the fact that it concerned a union between an elf and a man. An elf and a man. There had been no such unions before, even attractions were rare within the two races. Besides, royalty from both races!

The wizard had wrote short and to the point, asking her if she knew if attraction between a man and an elf was possible and she smiled sadly as she thought of what her honest reply would stir up.

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3 days later

'Greatest thanks, King Aragorn, for the marvelous hunting session,' Legolas said now, fiddling with his bow to keep his eyes from straying to Aragorn as he thanked the king cordially. They had all just came back from a day's long hunting session in the grounds. A catch of deer and rabbits had satisfied them.

'I really don't think we should 'ave hunted 'em deer and rabbits,' Pippin was muttering. All the hobbits had immensely regretted going along, all gung-ho and brave, only to start quivering and wincing once the first rabbit was down. Only Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn had quite enjoyed the sport.

'What nonsense you utter,' Gimli frowned in mock horror at the thought that deer-hunting could be deemed cruel. He brushed off the three little hobbits.

'You are welcome, Legolas, for what are friends for,' Aragorn's words had actually been meant to mean nothing at all, but now said, the possible implicated meaning behind the simple phrase caused discomfort for them both. What are friends for. . .perhaps being friends was just a stage to hide their fiery passion for each other.

As all of them entered the dining room, Aragorn silently questioned Gandalf's presence with a raised eyebrow for the wizard usually dined alone. What terrible news did he bring now, Aragorn wondered as he waited for Gandalf to begin.

'Something concerning the king has come to my ears - I need to speak to Aragorn alone - apologies, guests,' Gandalf said, with a sweep of his arms as he conveyed the seriousness of the whole thing to Aragorn with his hard eyes.

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'You will find, Aragorn, that I have taken the matter to Galadriel,' Gandalf said as calmly as he could while unfolding the letter to show the younger man. 'And she has in turn replied, warning us of the implications of it,'

Aragorn looked at the letter and read.

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Gandalf the Grey,

It gladdens me to know you are well but the matter you have written of is of seriousness.

It appears that both Legolas Greenleaf and Estel are indeed what we elves call 'mates'. It happens rarely - a man and an elf finding that they were meant for each other and no-one else. But it does.

The situation leads to grief and nothing else. In either case, grief is the only path. For Estel is not immortal while Legolas is. Estel is bound to die in the end while Legolas shall leave Middle Earth for the lands that await all elves. If they are together, the death of one shall cause grief to the other. If they part now, both shall die for having seen each other now, their souls are connected with ancient elvish magic and separation shall break the bond, killing both.

I leave it to your judgment on the matter. I may be wrong. May Legolas and Estel find a way to settle this.

Galadriel.

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'There are two ways but both lead to grief,' Gandalf said softly.

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Ice And Fire Vanessa