"Let's go back a little. I think i saw a nice clump of heather that would be nice to rest on." Joari called out behind her, and started going to the place she remembered. Behind, Legolas followed bemused. This girl has more energy than i can give her credit for, he thought, although it was probably due to the restlessness from being on horseback for such a long time.
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Somewhere, a twig snapped, and there was a sharp intake of breath.
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Joari finally found that patch, just as she'd remembered it. "Ah, the perks," she muttered, making herself comfortable on the right side of the clump, making sure there was space for Legolas. Where is he anyhow? He shouldn't have been too far behind... Lazily, she leaned back and enjoyed feeling the sun's rays on her face.
After a moment, something made her look up. "Legolas?" she could feel someone, a familiar presense. But who? Maybe it's a game, she taught, excited by the idea. She stilled, holding her breath. Her eyes probed the scenery about her, looking for a hint. Laughing, she called out, "Ok, I see you. You're behind the big tree, which i have no idea what it's called. Trust me, I can see you. So that means I win right?"
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Reasonably, since she was expecting Legolas, when i came out it would have given her a fright. But nevertheless, did she really have to scream so?
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Hearing Joari scream, Legolas rushed forward, still holding the periwinkles in his hand. By Valor, i shouldn't have left her alone, he thought, worried. But as he approached, he realized that the scream had turned into shrieks of laughter. What was going on?
"Gimli!" shrieked Joari, laughing so much she looked like she was going to choke. "What are you doing here? Missed me already? Or perhaps it's Legolas you miss?" She beckoned towards Legolas, who looked on dazed. Gimli was no better, blushing redder then a tomato. "Imagine! To be spotted by a human! A girl at that!" he growled to himself. Legolas, due to his keen sense of hearing at work, started laughing as well.
"Well, how are you my dear friend?" Legolas called out, "Perhaps you're getting a little old, to be found like this." Joari smirked, "Yeah, sneaking up on defenseless little girls like me." Feebly, Gimli tried to retort, "Well, better me then that elf over there who looks like he was going to attack you with those posies." But he too started laughing. Joari chuckled, while this time Legolas started to flush. "You're right. He'd probably have drowned me in them and smothered me in my sleep. Gee thanks Gimli, you're a lifesaver."
Legolas expression was awry. He really didn't know what to do with the flowers. Should he throw them away? But it would be such a waste. He decided to stick with his original plan: Give them to Joari. (A/N:3!)
"My lady, instead of the murderous intent you have made out, i instead wanted to present them to you." Taking a few strides, he closed the gap between them. Holding them with a flourish he offered it to her, "they reminded me of your eyes." It would have been a romantic moment if Gimli hadn't been there, and if Joari didn't look like she was play-acting. Curtsying, she took the flowers, her face mock-serious although her eyes danced with merriment. "I thank you kind sir," she said with the same expression. Then she started laughing gaily, "That was fun. Now that we're done playing knights and ladies, why don't we go back? And Gimli, you can tell us why exactly you're trailing us like some puppy we left behind." Placing her hand on Legolas' arm, she motioned forward, "let's go."
Gimli was too astounded too even react, and soon, he started jogging after them.
It had been an hour, and Trestar was beginning to get restless. True, it had been good when Joari left, and he was freed of her dizzying presence. And it helped to know that Legolas was with her. But after a while, he began to miss them both. Just as he was about to set out looking for them, they stumbled into the clearing. "There you are. I was about to go out looked for you." Darting a glance at Joari, he continued, "I missed you. Now let's get going."
But a crashing from behind them stopped him. "What-?" And Gimli came into the scene. "Thought you lost me huh?" he muttered, strangely triumphant. And Trestar saw something that few people in their lives, if ever, get to see. Joari walked over and tweaked the dwalfe's beard. "Wake up, we're back! Say 'hi' to Trestar, instead of being rude!" She harrumphed at him and burst out laughing again. (A/N:is there laughing gas going about?)
"Let's continue on horseback. I'm really bored, and Gimli can fill us in." she turned back to him, "Do you want to share my horse?" Gimli shook his head, and Legolas interjected, "he can ride with me, do not trouble yourself "Oh, i see," Joari had a gleam in her eye he wasn't quite comfortable with. "Ok, Gimli, you can have the pick of guys you want." Winking, she heaved herself on the horse.
"ok, let's go."
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lala… there's another chapter. Oh dear… I begin to feel like I need to write.
To those who've waited a ridiculously long time, I apologize. Life's just getting busier and busier. If it wasn't for the hols I wouldn't be writing this.
Thank you so much. And would anyone care to review "Elves don't exist, do they?" cause I want it to hit past 100! ^_^ then it can 'rest' in peace.
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