Chapter 5

By Crystal

Author's Notes: I'm sorry for the really late update.  I know it's been a week and something, but I just finished reading 'A Walk to Remember' and I started crying and I couldn't get my mind off the story, so I just stopped writing for a few days.  I apologize again, but I felt so sad I just couldn't bring myself to write it...  And if this chapter is too sad, it's because I'm feeling depressed right now...  Thank you for listening.  Oh, and thank you Lady Arianna for being my beta!

In memory of those who died on September 11, 2001.

Hiro lle hîdh ab 'wanath...
May you find peace in death...

*Anything that is not mine is J.R.R. Tolkien's... ^^;;*

I slammed the door close as I got back home and slowly sank down to the floor, my back sliding against the door.  "Mankoi?"  (Why?)  I whispered softly to myself as I hid my head in my hands.  I felt the arrow that was in my hand slip and with a sound, fell down on the floor.

For long moments I sobbed in my hands, my mind once again repeating everything that has happen to me on October the twenty first until March the fourth.  I had healed slowly, until five days ago when I received that Valentine Card.  "Mankoi Legolas?  Why do you have to torture me so?  I've suffered from your loss when I thought I lost you...  Yet now, you reappear.  I am happy, but why...?  Why do you have to hide away from me?  Do you know how much pain you bring me?  I do not know the reason for your hiding..."

Grabbing the arrow from the floor, I looked at it, now in my hands, clutched tightly around my fingers.  "Do you suffer as much as I do, Legolas?  Do you not suffer from our separation too?  If so, why would you not let me look upon you?"  I held the arrow close to my heart as I used the sleeve of my turtleneck to dry my tears, "Éowyn...  it's times like this I wish you were here, telling me what that annoying elf is thinking about."  I sighed.

Then I smiled at the sudden thought of trying to picture Éowyn crouching in front of me.  I pictured her smiling comfortingly, reassuringly.  "I must be going insane, mellonamin...  I can actually picture you like that."  I paused, gathering my thoughts, deciding what I should say, "I've missed, you Éowyn.  Just like I've also missed Boromir, Aragorn, Haldir, Gimli..." I smiled, "You guys were always the ones I talked to when I had problems...  especially with you.  I talked with you so much, Éowyn.  Without you, I feel like I've lost someone dear to me...  You were always like a sister to me.

"It's been one whole year.  Living them was hell, yet saying the words make it sound so much easier.  It took so much of me to push all of you back into my head and yet...  Now...  Nothing can be pushed away anymore.  It seems like there is a reason why it is in my head, but I don't know what it is.  I hope that everything will pass soon, that all troubled thoughts will vanish from my mind."  I sighed quietly, hoping that it would really pass away soon, so I could continue on my normal life, although I would still not be happy.

As my thoughts drifted once away into the lands of Middle-Earth, the phone rang and I bit back a curse.  I stood up and left my arrow on my piano, then grabbed the phone that was hanging on the wall beside the kitchen.  I held the phone to my ear, "Hello?"

"Hey Jess."

I blinked, "Eddie?"

"Yeah...  Anyhow, my mum just phoned me and I told her about it.  She was--" I sniffled, "Jess?"

I nodded, and awaited his response until I remembered I was on the phone, "yes?"

"Did you just finish crying?"  He asked worriedly.

I felt my eyes widened.  "N-no...  Of course not!"  I stuttered, and then composed myself, "Why would you think so?  Whatever gave you the idea?!"  I asked.  How in the world did he...

"I dunno..." He replied, "You sounded like you just finished crying.  But moving to others things...  My mum was all right with me going with you guys, so I'm coming to.  Where do I meet you again?"

"Four-thirty.  Morning."  I replied.

We chatted for a little while more and finally, he hung up.

I let out a shaky sigh, then stood up and took the arrow that was sitting on the piano, and then finally set it down.  I walked slowly towards my piano stool and sat in it, letting my fingers run across the keyboard and I closed my eyes, setting my fingers where I want them to be.

Then, I let them fly wherever they wanted to.  I felt relaxed as my fingers played the keys slowly, filling the whole apartment with the sounds of the piano.  I breathed contentedly, playing with all the emotions I had, playing with all the strength I had left...

I was exhausted of life...  So much has happened...  And yet, I am still a mere child to most.

For a few minutes, I went over every song I knew by heart, playing with everything I had. Then I wiped the piano keys with a cloth and closed the piano slowly, wiping the dust gathered on top of my wooden piano, as beautiful as the first day I bought it.  I smiled as I wiped it off.  Playing piano always put me in a good mood...  Ironic though, since all the songs I knew by heart were extremely depressing.

After wiping my piano, I stood up and took the arrow and went to my room, placing it down on my bed table.  "Amin harmuva onalle e' cormamin...  Diola lle..." I shall treasure your gift in my heart...  Thank you..."

I took off my clothes and put on a large t-shirt, then went to sleep, knowing that if Alan was to come up, he would have the keys to my apartment and that he would have no trouble opening the door.  Slowly, darkness came and I fell asleep comfortably.

* * * * *

When I woke up, it was only one o'clock in the morning.  Suddenly remembering that I didn't take a shower yesterday, I went to the washroom and took off all my clothes and let myself in the shower, letting the hot water clean me.

When at last I stepped out of the shower, I looked at the mirror that was reflecting myself I immediately closed my eyes and looked away.  I wasn't fat, no, but neither did I think I was the image of perfection.  Sighing, I wrapped my green towel around myself and walked toward my room.

Why does Legolas still love me?  I am no perfection and I know for a fact that he could have just about every she-elf if he wanted...  So why me?  Why a deformed human?

That is one thing I will never understand about Legolas.  Why did he choose me of all people?  I'm sure if he wanted a human, there are lots that are more beautiful than I am...  Take Éowyn for example...

I shook my head and as I opened the door to my room, cold air hit me.  The first thought that came to my head was 'when did I open the window to my room?'.  The second thought...  I did not even have a second thought, because on the pillow, it lay a rose and a small sheet of paper.

It should have been shocking to me, really.  It should have made me freeze where I was standing and scream, but I didn't.  I was partly expecting it...  slowly, I walked towards the window and closed it.  I was getting cold from the cold air that came in my room and I was only in a towel.  Afterwards, I took the rose up and sat on the bed, the towel securely around me.

I remember fingering the rose gently as I was sitting on the floor after writing the letters...  I was touching them so softly, memorizing how every single silky rose petal felt like.

I hope you enjoy the rose and keep it. It is a rare rose of Lady Galadriel that lives on for eternity, until the love between us dies. I would hope that would be never. Happy Valentine's Day, melamin.

-Your ever charming Prince Legolas

I closed my eyes, there was more at the bottom and finally, after I've gathered enough strength and determination to read it, I opened my eyes.

The rose never died...  When you left, it stayed the way it was, the way it always was.  Amin mela lle, melamin.  Namaarie.  Tenna' telwan.  (I love you, my love.  Farewell.  Until later.)

-Your only Prince.

"Legolas...  Amin mela lle...  Tenna' lye omenta au'."  (I love you...  Until we meet again.)  Tears gathered at my eyes, but I refused to let them escape, knowing that sooner or later, I would meet him.  Why he would not see me now...  He had his own reasons.  I would rather see him now, but if he had his own reasons of not seeing me, I was happy to wait, although it would pain me.  But now that I knew he was here and now that I knew I would see him...  The weight on my shoulder seems to have been lifted and I was thankful.

Smiling softly with my eyes closed, I fingered the rose softly, once again tracing every single petal, once again memorizing the size and shape.

And for the first time in a year, I felt complete bliss and I felt utterly happy.

* * * * *

Iris and I watched Eddie and Alan fit the suitcases in the van.  We all thought he was to drive his car, but surprisingly, Alan's mother lent him her van.  When all the stuff was loaded, I climbed into the front of the van and sat down while Eddie and Iris sat in the back.  I bit back a smile.  Perhaps it was wrong to get Eddie and Iris together so fast after Iris' breakup, but Iris deserved someone else.

I sighed quietly and smiled.  The sky was still dark blue and it did not look like it was going to brighten up within a few hours so I had nothing to do.  Suddenly, I felt Alan's hand on mine and I smiled up at him, "Thank you."  I looked at the rose on my lap and I took it in my hands, slowly playing with it again with a peaceful smile on my face.

He nodded his head and smiled back at me.  He had known what had happened.  He came to my apartment at three o'clock and for a long time, we talked once again...  This time, it was not only about me.  We talked about everything.  Surprisingly, we talked about how our childhood was which we had never talked about.  We also talked about untouched subjects...  All the while we talked about Legolas, he had this suspicious smile on his face, although once again, I pushed back from my head.  It probably had to do with him being happy for me.  Yeah, that must be it.

After a good fifteen minutes, I took out my piano CD and stuck it in the CD player in the car.  The sky was still dark and Iris was sleeping, her breathing soft and even.  Eddie was looking at her and I suddenly felt the urge to do something.  Struggling with my arm, I reached for Iris' head and tipped it softly so it was on Eddie's shoulder.

Eddie suddenly looked up, shocked.  After a mere moment, he glared and me and was about to tilt Iris' head back when I spoke up softly, "Don't do that.  Iris is a light sleeper."  I warned.  I turned around, completely happy as I looked at the road in front of me and I saw, from the corner of my eyes, Alan's mouth twitch up into a smirk.  I too, smirked.

Ah, we both knew Iris could sleep through an earth shake.  I let out a soft chuckle and after a while, sighed, "So how's everyone doing?"

Conversations went on and off and when Iris woke up again, the sun was rising.  I thought I would read when the sun rose so I would have enough light, but I was dead wrong.  As the sun rose, I couldn't help but keep my eyes on it...  I also couldn't help but imagine what it would be like if it was Legolas beside me instead of Alan.

The sunrays colored the brightening blue sky from the deepest red to the lightest pink and from the darkest orange to the palest purple.  The clouds were suddenly appearing, and beneath the sun, the grass danced along with the wind as the birds on the trees chirped happily.

I closed my eyes contentedly as the sun warmed my face.  It was beautiful...

Now, this beautiful picture was not missing anything...  Except for an Elf.

I sighed again, my mind drifting over to a certain elf that was a Prince of Mirkwood.  "What are you sighing for, Jess?"  I heard Iris ask.

I shook my head, "Nothing, really.  Just that the scenery is beautiful."  I lied.

"It is, isn't it?  Now, if only the person you loved was right beside you..." She said slyly.  I felt a twitching come to my lips, knowing that she was trying to get Alan and I back together.

Alan suddenly cut in, a sly smile on his face, "Yeah, it would be perfect if the person you loved was right beside you."  I was going to smack him, until he said, "Just like Eddie and you, right?"

I chuckled, "Yeah, they look perfect together, don't they?"  I asked him.

In the backseat, Iris was stuttering and blushing while Eddie was as red as a tomato.

Alan laughed, "Just kidding, man."

The rest of the journey to the ferry was filled with jokes and conversations, so was the journey on the ferry.  Soon enough, we were off the ferry and were once again driving in the car, the four of us joking around.

And I don't think it was only me that thought Iris was relaxed and happy again.  Alan seemed to think so too, and I was glad for my dear friend.

It was already nine o'clock when we got there and we ate breakfast.  I called Carrie and Josh on Alan's cell phone and they told me they were coming.  Halfway through breakfast at Boston's Pizza, Carrie and Josh showed up.  They ordered and we caught up with each other about everything that has happened since the last time we met up, which was nearly a whole month ago.  Carrie and Josh didn't go to the same school as we did, but we did try to meet up once in a while.

"It's such a nice day out today."  Carrie said happily as she leaned into Josh who wrapped his arms around her waist and gave her a peck on the forehead.

Iris sighed, "You two are so lucky..."

Carrie gave her a sympathetic glance, "I'm sorry...  I won't do it if it's annoying you."

Iris shook her head, "No, it's not that.  I'm over Zach.  Whatever.  His loss and I'm not going to cry over that bastard ever again."

"It's good you're thinking like that," I smiled.

She gave me a sly smile, "So I'm set on finding a new guy.  Carrie's got one and Irene's got one too.  When are you going to get a guy?"

I shrugged, "Guys are just guys, nothing important."  I lied as I sipped my hot water.  "Perhaps you should get yourself a guy before persuading me to get one."

"I was trying to persuade you when I was still dating Zach!"  Iris said, exasperated, "Except you would get annoyed every time I tried."

"That's because she's spoken for."  Alan added.

The whole table immediately turned towards me, except Alan, who had a smirk on his lips as he was eating his pasta.

I growled, "Eat your darned breakfast, Alan."

"So...  Who is it?"  Eddie asked, a look of curiosity on his face, "Never did I know you had a boyfriend...  I always thought you were single and weren't interested in guys for the moment.  In your own words, 'guys are immature idiots that are also ignorant and refuse to admit to their own mistakes'."

"He isn't immature or ignorant though...  And he isn't a stubborn goat like the rest of the male population," I muttered.

"What was that?"  Now Josh too, was smirking.

I shot a glare at him, "I said 'he isn't immature or ignorant.  And he isn't a stubborn goat like the rest of the male population'."

Both Eddie and Josh looked insulted, but Alan cast a glance at me, "Ah, I'm not surprise...  He's a real gentleman and in every way like a Prince."

"So really, Jess.  Who is it?"  Iris asked, growing more interested every moment.

Knowing if I told them the truth, they wouldn't believe it, so I did.  But adding a hint to sarcasm in my voice as I told them, "His name is Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of the Northern Mirkwood.  I'm in love with him and he's in love with me."

The whole table rolled their eyes, but Alan smiled.  I glared.  "Ah, so our lovely Jessica Hanson is taken by the Prince of Mirkwood.  How nice."  He said sincerely.

Iris snorted, "Legolas is mine."

I bit my lips, suddenly knowing that if Iris really knew that I was dating Legolas...  Oh lord.  Let us not dwell on the consequences.

Alan seemed to be thinking along the same lines as I was, so he abruptly dropped his fork, "I've had enough breakfast.  Let's go see our cottage." 

I shot him a thankful gaze and as I went to pay for the bill, I looked at them.  "Breakfast is on me."

* * * * *

The cottage was indeed beautiful.  It was a mini house...  There were quite a few of those and they were all in the forest.  It would take me around fifteen minutes to drive to where the windmills were.

Once we unpacked everything and got settled down, I took the drawer into the van again.  Everyone was still settling and unpacking.  I told everyone I was going out for a while and Alan gave me his car keys, knowing I could drive.  But I never really did, it was partly because I didn't bother buying a car...With a good bus system and in need of exercise to rid me of my frustration and anger, who needed a car?

When Iris found out what I was going to do, she teased me about it, but I ignored her and Alan just started defending me.  I was thankful once again.

Those fifteen minutes passed fairly quickly, since I was trying to figure out which road I was to take.  But I got there without problem.  I parked my car down and carried the drawer.  I admit it wasn't smart to bring the whole drawer with me.  I really should've dumped all the flowers in a suitcase or something.  But it was too late for that.

The sun was shining brightly, the windmills were moving slowly and I immediately regretted only wearing a pair of jeans and a sweater on top of my tank top.  I ignored the coolness I felt and started walking towards the windmills.  In five minutes, I stood in the middle of a few windmills and I found it peaceful.

I crouched down and took off the tape that taped the cardboard to the drawer.  Then, I held up the drawer...

One by one, the flowers that I had made over the days slowly drifted upwards and fluttered across the sky.  Soon enough, the whole sky was filled with colorful origami flowers and I felt a smile come to my face immediately.  Everything was so perfectly beautiful, but if only...  If only Legolas was here.

I forced myself to keep that thought at the back of my head and I made myself happy by looking at the flowers that was still flying one by one...

It was so peaceful here all of a sudden...  It felt like forever since I had felt so at home...  And if only someone was sharing this with me...  It would be the picture of perfection.  I closed my eyes, willing to imagine Legolas behind me, wrapping his arms around me.

And for a second, time froze.

I forced myself not to open my eyes, because I was afraid everything was going to only be a dream again.  I bit my lips, not knowing what to do...

A pair of hands snaked around my waist in the most familiar way possible and finally, I found myself relaxing into it.  Any thought of it only being a dream vanished into air.  It was too realistic to be a dream...  Too real...  Far too real.

I felt myself being turned around and I kept my eyes closed.  A pair of hands cupped my cheek and kissed my forehead softly.  Then, I felt his lips brush softly against mine the way he had every time.  The instant contact made my whole soul fill with joy and happiness that I had missed and yearned for.  "Melamin...  Open your eyes."

I listened to the beautiful voice that was addressing me and I did what it told me to.  Slowly, I opened my eyes...

Only to be met with the perfect blue eyes.

Legolas...

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Chapter 5 Review replies

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Lady Galadriel – Hey!  Well, I won't answer your questions cause they'll be answered soon, and I don't want to spoil it ^^

Lightning Rain – Hey!  Thanks, yeah I get the idea.

jo – Actually, yes this idea is from that.  You're not a freak, lol.  See you later!

Crystallline – Hey!  Lol, and yes, I can tell your name is Crystal too ^^

wingweaver – Hey!  Thanks a lot and I'll see you later!

Emma – Thanks!

frith – I've added you to the mailing list.

Jen Drake – Thanks!

Roseblade22 – Hey!  I was going to see 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' yesterday, but I didn't.  Shame.  But WHAT?  Johnny Depp gets his eyes spooned out?  *Shudders* Now I'm having second thoughts about seeing it.  Group hug!!  *Hugs Rose, Will, Haldir, Jack and Legolas*  Wuv you guys!

Marie the Black Rose – Hey!  Well, I'll write really soon.  See you!

Rori – It's kind of hard for Jessica to pinpoint where Legolas was by the sound of the bow, and plus, elves have this thing...  If they don't want to be seen, they won't be seen...  And another plus, she was scared out of her wits, being dragged into an alley by, quoted from Jessica Hanson, an 'ugly, degrading piece of crap'.  Thanks for the review!

soul – So do we all .  I'll update soon so you won't kill me.

em the elf – Lol, I'm a hopeless romantic too, haha.  But anyhow, see you later!  And I WANT A LEGOLAS ACTION FIGURE!!! ..  Bye and thanks!

chibi-mairi – Hey!  Thanks, well, she gets to see Legolas now...  So yah.

LegolasLuvr – Thanks!  See you later!

Author's Notes: This was added after I wrote the whole chapter.  I might not continue for another two weeks, seeing now that I'm emotionally wrecked.  I'm really sorry for this and I apologize a lot...  But my ex-boyfriend's been an ass to me, and I'm sick and tired of life...  No I'm not going to commit suicide.  Unless I get an accident, I'll be fine and I'm just taking a rest for two weeks...  For those of you who don't read author's notes...  READ THIS.  Oh, and I'll start as soon as possible when I have my life back on track, and my brothers...  Both of them, real and fake.  My real brother needs anger management, I'm serious.  He can't control his anger...  And my fake brother, although he's like a brother to me in every way, he's just been dumped by his girlfriend...  And he's clearly depressed.  I'm sorry for everything...  But I will get my life back on track as soon as possible.  That is a promise.  Thank you for reading this...  Hope you all enjoyed it!

One very last thing, for those who want to actually read what's going on in my life, I have a xanga page.  My username's clearcrystalglobe and if you want the link to it, just look in my profile.  Thanks.

Read this Author's Notes.  Important.