Chapter 10
By Crystal
Author's Notes: Hey all. Another important Author's Notes. I've decided NOT to write a lemon... At least not yet. I might leave it for later, and if I'm about to write a sex scene, the only thing I'll do is a really mild lime. It's probably true that I might screw up the story for some because they aren't exactly old enough for it and some who are against sex BEFORE marriage, so yeah. I'm one of those people... wait. Both. I'm not enough to read lemon, so if I write one, doesn't really make sense since I can't read it... And I'm also not exactly thinking of having sex before I get married, so yeah. Anyhow, hope you guys are happy about this decision. As for the other question about continuing this story or make a whole trilogy, I haven't decided yet. So I'll tell you all when I have a decision. ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED.
*We all know that anything that has to do with 'Lord of the Rings' belong to J.R.R. Tolkien...*
The two of us ended up eating at Pizza Hut. Legolas seemed to actually enjoy the pizza and surprisingly, he was the one who ordered a cheese pizza. This made me wonder what Bruce and Irene showed him once again. The other thing that was surprising was that he paid for the meals. Mind you, it wasn't expensive. I mean, Pizza Hut! But how in the world did he get the money in the first place anyways? Bruce and Irene most probably gave it to him... But I doubt it.
Sighing, I made a note to myself, reminding myself to ask about that later, after our meal together. It wasn't romantic, no. I mean, seriously, how do you suppose we could be romantic in Pizza Hut? But the good thing was, we did spend a lot of time enjoying each other's company.
It has been quite a while since I've been so happy, so carefree because I felt so safe... It's been so long ago since I felt so much love, spent so much time laughing. Finally, I asked about the people in Middle-Earth and instead of being sad, he replied gladly and in details.
"Éowyn and Boromir are doing quite well together. I need not tell you about the events in the War of the Ring, for you know them. My eyes too, have seen the books. But as I have said earlier today, I was devastated after your death... I remember being pulled away form your lifeless corpse by Haldir as the Uruk-Hais came closer. From then onwards, I battled with fury and together with King Théoden, Estel, Haldir and Boromir, we rode out to meet them head on. I was completely furious, wanting to kill all of them for laying a hand on you, but I was also hoping that I would be killed in the battlefields along with you... Like you. But it was not to be... Haldir knew me too well and he too, protected me with his life, receiving a quite serious injury, but not serious enough to kill him. When I asked him later why, he told me you had given up your life for him and it was only right to save me. And... He also told me what you said with your last breath. Soon enough, dawn came and Gandalf, along with the company of Master Éomer came and saved us. I paid no heed to that though... I just went to get your corpse... It... It was horrible. Your corpse was surrounded by those of Orcs and Uruk-Hais..."
He took a shuddering breath and I hugged him close, "Amin sinome... Amin sinome." (I am here... I am here.)
"We... We stayed for a couple of days to bury the dead ones and we also waited for Haldir to recover from his wounds. Then we rode off to Isengard... My heart was truly breaking. It was so painful to not have you close to me. It was painful to everyone. I missed your beautiful smiles and your laughs, I missed everything about you. I became distant to everyone, always having my own thoughts, only surviving to complete the task of the Fellowship. I, as well as all the others, believed that tried to believe that I would live without you, but I knew deep in my heart I would only live long enough to complete the task, and then Grief would overtake me. It did. Yet I am thankful for all those around me, especially Haldir who was there by my side all those days. Perhaps he wanted to make up for your death, I know naught. But he was there by my side when I needed someone to talk to, he mothered me when I refused to eat and sleep and he was by my side in the battlefield, fighting with me, watching my back."
"And I came out of battle with minor injuries. I was expecting Death to claim me, but it did not, yet at times, I wished it did. To live without you was more painful than you can ever think it is. To know that you passed away so close within my reach gave me nightmares. I dreamt about you all the time, I dreamt about the way you were in Haldir's arms, the light in your beautiful eyes dimming by the second and your eyelids becoming heavy and finally, the way your eyes closed as you mumbled something to Haldir and your whole body became limp instantly."
"Time flew by exceedingly slow, even when I was expecting Death and once again, it never came. Although I knew I was to die soon. I stayed with Estel and Arwen for a little while after their wedding and Haldir left. Both Boromir and Éowyn stayed and I, along with Gimli went to visit the Glittering Caves and Fangorn Forest. Like I have said before, Haldir came to visit whenever he had the time and finally, it was then Death was so close to me I could feel my heart dying every second of the day. Dying slowly, torturing me. And then, they all dragged me to see Mithrandir. I have told you of this before, but never in details. The moment I had stepped in Lothlórien, my heart clenched and unclenched with pain. This was where you had told me of your feelings; this was where everything had started to happen. This... This was where I had finally found my reason to live. I lived because of you, Jessica."
I cupped his cheek softly and brushed my lips against his for a mere second, "Amin sinta, melamin... Amin sinta sut sai lle mela amin." (I know, my love... I know how much you love me.)
He closed his eyes, "And it was then that Galadriel and Mithrandir told me of their plans...Of sending me here. I had no clue that you have not really died yet. I had thought you in the Halls of Mandos already, but I have thought wrong for the Lady of the Woods told me of you. She let me glance in the mirror and I saw your face, your eyes wiser, yet the beauty and the innocence remained. She told me of the risks to go to your world, perhaps never waking, perhaps stuck between two worlds, but I took the risk."
"Imagine what I felt like when I first glanced at you, so many months later. Your beautiful face did not change, and if possible, you looked even more stunning than you have under the tree as the rain poured around you. When I laid my eyes on you again, I felt myself alive and I felt refreshed. I felt life flow in my veins again and I felt every emotion return to my heart as my heart mended by itself. My love for you was still as strong as ever, and perhaps even stronger."
"You looked beautiful even when you practiced with your sword, every movement graceful and precise. If I had not known better, I would have mistaken you for an Elf. It took all my willpower to look away from your figure and leave you, but I was glad I did that... This morning..."
I put a finger to his lips, "Uuma quena, Legolas... Saes..." (Do not speak, Legolas... Please...)
He looked at me, his blue eyes shining, "Mankoi?" (Why?)
"Ten'..." (Because...)
"Ten'?" (Because?) He asked.
I smiled softly, "Ten' amin rangwa ar' amin merna lle a'demad lle awra..." (Because I understand and I want you to forget your pain...) I kissed him fully on the lips will all the love I could muster, although it was not an extremely passionate kiss. After a few short seconds, I drew back, "Amin mela lle... Sinta tanya amin ten'oio mela lle, ere'lle. Amin na-ed' lle eller... Amin mela ten' lle telle ten'oio. (I love you… Know that I will forever love you, only you. I will be by your side... My love for you lasts forever.)
"Amin sinta..." (I know...)
"Let us go take a walk?" I suggested after a few moments of gazing in his eyes.
He nodded, "Aye, let us go."
The air was cool and unpolluted and I snuggled up to Legolas as he wrapped his arm around me and I rested my head on his shoulder. I sighed contently, "I have missed you."
"Let us hope we will not be separated ever again." He replied, "I cannot bare to think of the consequences if we do."
I closed my eyes, letting the wind blow in my face softly, "I will not leave you ever again, if I have the choice and the say."
The sky darkened slightly as the stars came out, reminding me of the clear skies in Middle-Earth. "What will your father say, Legolas?"
He turned around and looked at me, "About?"
I sighed, "Us... Will he let his only son that is the heir to the Throne of Eryn Lasgalen, have a relationship with a mere mortal? A relationship with a mere mortal that is not even from his own world, but from another? No matter how much you do not like your status, it stays the same and I have to remind you. You are a Prince, Legolas. You are not only an Elf, but also a Prince. You are not only a person in the market. Everyone knows of you, Legolas. The fairest of all Elves, perhaps. One of the nine companions for the Fellowship of the--"
"Ten." He corrected.
"I do not count, Legolas."
He raised his brow, "Let me add a quote from Master Bruce. 'Why the hell not?'"
I shook my head, "He is not a good influence on you."
"Do not try to change the topic, Jessica."
"I am not in the books! Need I remind you that Tolkien has completely ignored my existance?!" I shook my head again, "Either it's because I'm not important enough to be in the books... Or I just wasn't suppose to be in the story."
"Melamin, you are as important as everyone in the Fellowship. Everyone has played a part in it. You have saved Boromir and Haldir. Do not think so low of yourself. Plus, I have sent a letter to Ada (Father) before I left, telling him I was searching for the one I loved. If he knew I would be happy, then he would be happy for me."
I looked at him, "Let us hope that your father will let us be together so things will run smoothly. To think that we cannot be together..."
He smiled softly, "No matter what Ada says, we will be together..."
"But what if your father--"
He cut me off, "Lye nauva alye'na ten'oio..." (We will be together forever...)
I sighed softly, "Forever..." I was about to continue when Legolas pressed his index finger to my lips.
"Hush, melamin. We need not think of our future, but we will think of our present. Do not talk about things that will happen so late in the future. After all, we do want to spend the rest of our lives happy, am I not right?"
"Legolas..."
He gave me a small kiss at my lips, "Let us go back to the cottage. We will see to our sleeping arrangements and then we will have the rest of the night together."
I nodded quietly, my lips tingling from the soft kiss he gave me, "All right."
His arms tightened around me as we walked and once again, I laid my head on his shoulder. He smiled lovingly at me, "'Tis a beautiful night to spend it outside."
I let a small smile grace my face as I looked up at the beautiful sky, filled with shining and twinkling stars, smiling at us merrily. Some stars shone brightly while others shone dimly, having an air of mysterious around them. The pale moon glowed softly beside the stars as it lit the earth with it's light, making the Earth more beautiful than it was.
"Indeed..." I replied softly, almost afraid to break the beautiful silent between us.
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I cursed silently to myself. Why didn't I bring my cloak? Indeed, it was a beautiful night to spend outside, but I would be freezing cold without something warm! Sighing silently, I took my turtleneck and went into the washroom to change. When I went out, I saw Iris dragging a blanket in the living room.
She looked up, "This, is for Legolas and you. It's insane that you want to spend it outside! What were you thinking?"
I raised an eyebrow, "Well, I happen to be sleeping outside for quite a few months when I wasn't here on Earth, just in case you forgot."
"But that was because you had no place to stay! Now we have a nice warm cottage for you, you feel like sleeping out?"
I grumbled, "It's a beautiful night outside."
She looked out the window and I followed her example. "Yes, it is... But you're going to freeze. Legolas might not, he's an Elf, but you're not."
I took the blanket from the floor, "We're sleeping outside and before you say anything, I am old enough to make decisions on my own, thank you very much."
She wrinkled her nose, "Very well, don't come to me when you get sick."
"I won't." I replied.
Half an hour later, we sat in silence, my back against his chest, and his back against a tree. We were both underneath a blanket.
Under my breath, I hummed a song.
He chuckled.
"Mani naa ta?" (What is it?) I asked.
"You sang that song so long ago...'
I laid my head on his shoulder and yawned, "Indeed." Then I looked at the starts who were still twinkling. "The stars are beautiful this evening."
"Uma. Esta, melamin. You are tired." (Yes. Rest, my love.)
Once again, I hid my head at the crook of his neck, "Yes I am, it's been an eventful day. Quel du, Legolas." (Good night, Legolas.)
"Quel du."
Warmth and security settled in and I thought nothing more of anything as sleep overtook me.
Well. Except for the Elf who had his arms wrapped around me.
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Author's Notes: *phew!* I'm finally finished replies to reviews! Took me half an hour. Anyhow, so sorry for the slow update! Thanks for all the reviews, suggestions, ideas. I've taken them all into consideration. If there's anymore suggestions or ideas, they are all welcomed. To those who did not read the top of the page, I am not planning to write a lemon and I do not know about making a sequel or not. I'm still deciding. Anyhow, thanks all and I'll see you all around later! Oh, and I got 88 reviews for this chapter! Whee!
-Crystal Snowflakes
Sunday, October 19, 2003