** Disclaimer: I only own Zana *********** **************
So I suppose this is the end : ) I want to say thank you very much to all the people who were with me, reading the story while I was writing it.. if it wasn't for all of you, I would never had ended it.. the truth is that it will be strange to stop getting reviews from you, I'll miss you all! But all stories have an end, and I wanted to make Zana's future clear , finally : ) And Legolas needed a life too.. so I hope nobody will get too sad! I know that some of you even cried : ) Anyway.. I plan to write more fics so I really hope you will all remember about me! Thank you very much.
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One month had passed.. one month full of sadness and surprises. Sure my life had changed.. in fact, I had lost all my friends, who had been replaced by new ones. I had to act as if I loved them, when the only thing I had in mind was the thought of the lost people. Getting adapted was hard.. walking in the street, greeting people I had never met before, sharing secrets with girls I had never talked to.. I was about to explode. Every night I dreamt of Legolas .. only of him. I knew that Haldir had found his place, as well as Galadriel, Gimli and Romih.. but Legolas was lost.. everything had happened so fast that I didn't know if he had returned to Middle Earth, or if he belonged to another time, to another century, very far away from me.
I crossed the street. The sun was shinning but I felt as if it was raining. My mother used to say that I looked like a person without soul, or without life inside. And maybe it was true. I went on existing, but I had lost happiness.
"Zana?" I heard a voice behind me. Of course, another unknown person, and I had to act as if I knew him. "I've been calling you, didn't you get my messages?" A red haired girl smiled, hugging me. "I'm so happy for you, you're so lucky!"
"Why?" I looked at her, amazed. She blinked.
"Zana, are you stupid? Come on, you got it! The job!" I tried not to look too lost.
"Oh, that job.." I lied, hoping that she would go on talking. She jumped.
"Los Angeles, you'll go to Los Angeles!!"
"Yes.." I felt my heart beating.. what was she talking about? She took my arm and walked with me until my house.
"What did your parents say?" She asked, waiting for a quick answer. I doubted what to say.
"Well.. they're happy, of course.." She opened her green eyes in surprise.
"Really? " And she was quiet. She didn't tell more, she didn't explain anything about job. She just looked puzzled. "OK, well, I must leave.. have a good journey then.." She hugged me again, and left.
Once at home, I saw the letter. Over the desk in my room. A big brown envelope with my name written in capitols. I opened it with trembling fingers, sitting on my bed. "Dear Zana, we're glad to tell you that you have been selected to join us next month, for twenty days, with all expenses covered, taking care of famous people's children while they attend important events. As a baby- sitter, we were strict choosing your psychological tests, and we discovered you were the best choice among all the girls who applied for it. Don't forget the three conditions you already know: you won't meet their parents, they're actors and actresses who like privacy, so you'll develop your activity in a special room of houses where events will take place. Second, you won't spread rumours or any information you'll get here, else, you'll be fired. And third, you'll attend an event, carrying children, if parents wanted so. You'll sit on a special stage with bodyguards. Have a good time and contact us in case of doubts."
I left the paper on my bed. Baby- sitter? Me? How was that possible? And when did I apply for that? In Los Angeles? I covered my face with my hands and took a deep breath. Great, that was exactly what I needed. But then, an idea came to my mind. Actors. I would see actors.. what if one of them was.. no, that wouldn't be possible. Sure Legolas was sent back to Middle Earth.. and anyway, how could an actor be with me? No, that would never be possible.. they had all girls in the world to choose. And well, in the past month, I didn't get any news from anybody know, so that could mean that I was alone in this century. Completely alone. Going to Los Angeles.
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The plane landed in the huge airport, and I looked around. I had to find the man who was waiting for me, to drive me to the house where I would live. I walked in the crowd, with the heavy suitcases, looking in the distance. A woman in front of me was carrying a magazine, and I was able to see the front page.. that face looked familiar to me... who was..? Before I could check it, I felt a hand in my shoulder.
"Zana?" I nodded, and the man took my suitcases. "I'm Max and I'm in charge of driving you to the block. Your apartment is ready. Tomorrow at 7 am a car will pick you up for the first job. Children of Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Banderas. " I couldn't believe that. It was unreal.
We crossed the city and I admired the exotic landscape, the famous streets and the huge beaches. I couldn't help feeling better, my life had turned into an exciting adventure and I felt as if something nice was expecting for me. And at the same time, I felt so scared. We stopped in front of the block, painted in light yellow. People skating, walking in swimsuit.. the sea was there, few metres away from the main door. Max gave me the keys and wished me good luck.
From my balcony I could see the beach, and the soft breeze brought me a new smell, so different from my country. The apartment was so nice, small but with beautiful decoration. The bedroom, the kitchen and the living room were all the same room, and the small toilet was painted in light blue. I liked the place. Sitting on a chair, I picked up the phone. It was about time to call my parents. But as soon as I did it, someone knocked on my door. I walked towards the entry, and opened slowly.
"Miss Zana, this is a letter from the manager of the company, with the schedule for next week." I almost fainted when I saw who was the boy bringing it.
"Amazing.." He looked at me surprised when I said this.
"Sorry?" He asked, worried. I shook my head.
"Once I met someone exactly like you.. but I'm already used to those kind of surprises in my life.." I smiled and closed the door, leaving the clone of Fern out there.
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After a sleepless night, morning came and I took a shower, trying to wake up completely. I could feel nerves in my stomach, afraid of not being able to act properly in front of famous people. While I was drying my hair I remembered the first condition of contract: I would never meet parents. Somehow I felt more relaxed, and put the light blue dress with match shoes. Nothing was mine, but the company had given me a full wardrobe so that I would be dressed for the occasion.
The car was already waiting for me, Max had the radio on, and Nelly Furtado with "I'm like a bird" was the background music. What a proper song. I realised it was so difficult to get a conversation from him, so I decided to shut up and look at the sea while he drove by the beach for some minutes.
"It's here" He said, parking in front of a luxurious building. Many expensive cars were parked as well, and the crowd of people was amazing. Journalists, photographers.. as soon as I put my feet out of the car, a wardrobe- man, probably a bodyguard, took my arm and led me to the back door, where more of them were waiting.
"Is this the girl?" One of them asked, looking at me.
"She's Miss Zana, the baby-sitter" At those words, he let me pass and I came in the hall. A woman with glasses and a suit walked towards me, and we shook hands.
"I'm a friend of Mrs. Griffith and I'll be giving you the instructions. Today an event will take place" She led me through the hall, I was amazed with the sight of the expensive crystal lamps red carpets. "Here" She showed me the way, and we went on waling." You will sit with the children in the first line of the theatre, and when they will give the prizes, cameras will be checking them. You won't do anything, can you hear me?Anything. I don't want you to appear in all American shows as the possible new girlfriend of Mr. Banderas. Your mission is to sit and take care of them, nothing else. Their parents will be in the other side of the saloon" She gave me a strict look. "No tricks, Zana" She pointed at me, as she brought the small children, who looked at me scared. We came inside the theatre, with the rest of people. Many famous faces were there, and I felt lost, completely lost. I didn't belong to that world. That wasn't my place.
The show began and I looked at people around me. Many other children with baby- sitters, we all sat in the corner where nobody could see us. All actors and actresses dressed like in the Oscar's party. Lights went on and the ceremony of awards began. The two children fell completely asleep.
Two hours after, the same woman came running and whispered something in my ear, then left. We had to go out and place ourselves outside, to say goodbye to all celebrities. They would be greeting fans and press, so we would stay in a safe place. Sun was shining in the sky, and I felt dizzy. It was so hot. Too hot. The crowd of fans over us, and the first actors came outside. It was then when I felt a pair of brown eyes staring at me, people stopped talking, silence came. The light of the sun didn't let me see clearly, it blinded me, but rumours started.
"What happens to him?"
"It seems he saw a ghost"
Then, journalists took cameras and started shooting. I felt a hand on my shoulder. The horrible angry woman stared at me.
"Do you know him?" His voice was sharp. "He's staring at you as if you were a phantom, don't you see that people are disturbing children? You will pay for this" The tone of her voice told me that I was fired. I was about to reply when my eyes finally recuperated and saw what was going on. There, standing under the stage, over the red carpet, a young man with brown curly hair was staring at me, shocked. His mouth opened, his eyes widened, and his couple, a blonde girl, pushing him, angry.
"What's wrong with you, Orlando?" She shouted, and looked at me.
"Nothing, it's only that.. I remembered something.." He went on walking, his eyes still on me. And I felt tears in my eyes. I perfectly knew who was him. Whose soul was inside him. When he disappeared in the distance, I wanted to die. He was Legolas. In the end, he was destined to live in the same time as me. But as the actor he had always been before my journey to Middle Earth, which meant I would never be with him, and he would never want to be with me.
I went downstairs, crying. The pain was too big.. why, among all professions in the world, after all the changes in everybody's life.. the only life that remained the same was his life? Why? That was so unfair.. too difficult to believe. All hope was lost, and I couldn't do anything. I already knew that all what I had before was just a dream, and that Legolas was living in my world but out of my sight. The last words I heard in that theatre were "you're fired".
Once in my apartment, I removed make up and put a comfortable dress. Drying my tears, I packed my things. In one day I would leave again, go back home, to the hopeless city where I lived, with the strange people again. That journey, that one day job, were an answer for my questions.. yes, Legolas was destined to live in my time. But he still was the same famous actor he had always been. I threw myself on the bed. My life was a mess. I wished I had never travelled to Middle Earth, because after experiencing that, I knew I would never be happy again in my whole life.
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"You're telling me that the only plane I can take is this one? But this means being in London airport six hours!" I shouted at the woman in the airport, tired of everything. There weren't direct flights, I would have to make a long stop in London. Great. Exactly what I needed.
"I'm sorry, Miss.. this is all what I can do for you" She apologised.
"It's OK, it's OK.. give me this ticket then" I murmured, giving her the money. Then , I sat on a bank, in front of the huge window. I had one hour left, so I decided to try to relax. Looking in the distance, I saw a coffee shop where they sold magazines. I walked there and picked up one that talked about the ceremony, and I paid it. More and more pictures of celebrities.. and then.. he was there, in the main page. His scared face, surprised.. looking in the distance.. the article said "Orlando's shock.. was the heat? Or maybe a crazy fan?" Of course, they made fun of him. I touched the paper, and felt tears again. My Legolas.. he was there.. and I couldn't have him.
"Last call for London passengers, please go to gate 13"
Thirteen. It seemed that I only got bad signs everywhere. I wasn't superstitious, but after all the events, what could I expect? I waited on the queue, lost in my thoughts. It would be a long flight. The plane was crowded, and I put myself comfortable between an old woman and a small girl. A long journey indeed.
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Welcome to London airport, said the poster. Heathrow airport. And six hours waiting for me. I followed the crowd and picked up my suitcase. I didn't realise someone was by my side, talking in the phone. Her voice sounded so familiar to me, and when I turned around to meet her, I dropped my bag. Galadriel. She was there. I noticed surprise on her eyes too, and then she smiled.
"We came in the same plane.. but we weren't alone.." There was mystery in her voice.
"What?"
"We can't talk, we have to let things run.." And she left. I couldn't believe that. She left and I was alone again. Why all things were like this? Why only bad things happened? Why? I wanted to run and disappear. As soon as I started walking, I froze and stopped again. A small man looking at me with a kind smile.
"Nice to meet you finally.." Gimli greeted me, and then, left running. What was happening there? What were they doing? I tried to follow him, but he had already disappeared. Like Galadriel.
I spent the following two hours thinking about what had happened, about how that short meeting with two of my friends had returned hope to me. And how, all from the sudden, the hope was gone again. The airport was crowded, it was impossible to look for a person there. I knew that even if I tried, they would make all possible things to avoid me, but.. why? Galadriel had said "let things run".. which things?
But I didn't want to think. I took my bag, my suitcase and started to walk, without direction, staring at the ground. I had to accept it, I wouldn't be happy any more, and I had to live with this. After some metres, I realised I had forgotten to close my small bag, and it was too late, all the content fell on the ground. I was almost unable to keep tears inside, and kneeling on the ground, I started picking up things.
"Do you need help?" A soft voice asked, and I almost fainted. When I looked up, he was there. He was there! Legolas.. or Orlando. He kneeled beside me, smiling, probably, at my surprised face. I felt the blush and I dropped the wallet.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, almost without being able to speak. He looked at me with his great brown eyes.
"I'm English" His voice was ironical. Was he joking? Did he recognize me?
"Do you know who I am?" I asked, and he stared at me. I felt disappointed when he didn't reply. "I mean...do you remember.. meeting me before?" I wished with all my heart that he remembered.. but of course, how could he ? He was a star, a famous boy, with a great life. Some seconds passed, and we finally packed everything. Standing up, he gave me his hand to help me. "Thanks" I murmured. "I.. I have to take a plane.." I started walking. It was too hard to admit that he didn't remember me.. I loved him so much, and he was a new person.
"Why?" I heard his voice three or four metres away from me. I turned around, puzzled. He was standing there, with his arms crossed over his chest.
"What?" I asked, confused.
"I said: why do you have to take a plane?"
"Are you joking?" I laughed, sadly. "You're making fun of me, right? Like two days ago in the ceremony.. " I sighed. "You even don't know who I am.. why are you interested on my flight?" I went on walking, and this time I felt his hands holding my arms and forcing me to turn around. He was smiling with the nicest smile I had ever seen before.
"Because once I decided not to forget" His whisper ran across my head, and in no time I felt his lips on mines. He was Legolas, he remembered me. I hugged him strongly. When he looked at me again, I was completely shocked. "I decided not to forget about you, Zana.. and once I promised I would always be with you. I'm Legolas, and an elf always keeps his promises.. well, or an actor" We both smiled and kissed. Forever.
THE END
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So I suppose this is the end : ) I want to say thank you very much to all the people who were with me, reading the story while I was writing it.. if it wasn't for all of you, I would never had ended it.. the truth is that it will be strange to stop getting reviews from you, I'll miss you all! But all stories have an end, and I wanted to make Zana's future clear , finally : ) And Legolas needed a life too.. so I hope nobody will get too sad! I know that some of you even cried : ) Anyway.. I plan to write more fics so I really hope you will all remember about me! Thank you very much.
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One month had passed.. one month full of sadness and surprises. Sure my life had changed.. in fact, I had lost all my friends, who had been replaced by new ones. I had to act as if I loved them, when the only thing I had in mind was the thought of the lost people. Getting adapted was hard.. walking in the street, greeting people I had never met before, sharing secrets with girls I had never talked to.. I was about to explode. Every night I dreamt of Legolas .. only of him. I knew that Haldir had found his place, as well as Galadriel, Gimli and Romih.. but Legolas was lost.. everything had happened so fast that I didn't know if he had returned to Middle Earth, or if he belonged to another time, to another century, very far away from me.
I crossed the street. The sun was shinning but I felt as if it was raining. My mother used to say that I looked like a person without soul, or without life inside. And maybe it was true. I went on existing, but I had lost happiness.
"Zana?" I heard a voice behind me. Of course, another unknown person, and I had to act as if I knew him. "I've been calling you, didn't you get my messages?" A red haired girl smiled, hugging me. "I'm so happy for you, you're so lucky!"
"Why?" I looked at her, amazed. She blinked.
"Zana, are you stupid? Come on, you got it! The job!" I tried not to look too lost.
"Oh, that job.." I lied, hoping that she would go on talking. She jumped.
"Los Angeles, you'll go to Los Angeles!!"
"Yes.." I felt my heart beating.. what was she talking about? She took my arm and walked with me until my house.
"What did your parents say?" She asked, waiting for a quick answer. I doubted what to say.
"Well.. they're happy, of course.." She opened her green eyes in surprise.
"Really? " And she was quiet. She didn't tell more, she didn't explain anything about job. She just looked puzzled. "OK, well, I must leave.. have a good journey then.." She hugged me again, and left.
Once at home, I saw the letter. Over the desk in my room. A big brown envelope with my name written in capitols. I opened it with trembling fingers, sitting on my bed. "Dear Zana, we're glad to tell you that you have been selected to join us next month, for twenty days, with all expenses covered, taking care of famous people's children while they attend important events. As a baby- sitter, we were strict choosing your psychological tests, and we discovered you were the best choice among all the girls who applied for it. Don't forget the three conditions you already know: you won't meet their parents, they're actors and actresses who like privacy, so you'll develop your activity in a special room of houses where events will take place. Second, you won't spread rumours or any information you'll get here, else, you'll be fired. And third, you'll attend an event, carrying children, if parents wanted so. You'll sit on a special stage with bodyguards. Have a good time and contact us in case of doubts."
I left the paper on my bed. Baby- sitter? Me? How was that possible? And when did I apply for that? In Los Angeles? I covered my face with my hands and took a deep breath. Great, that was exactly what I needed. But then, an idea came to my mind. Actors. I would see actors.. what if one of them was.. no, that wouldn't be possible. Sure Legolas was sent back to Middle Earth.. and anyway, how could an actor be with me? No, that would never be possible.. they had all girls in the world to choose. And well, in the past month, I didn't get any news from anybody know, so that could mean that I was alone in this century. Completely alone. Going to Los Angeles.
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The plane landed in the huge airport, and I looked around. I had to find the man who was waiting for me, to drive me to the house where I would live. I walked in the crowd, with the heavy suitcases, looking in the distance. A woman in front of me was carrying a magazine, and I was able to see the front page.. that face looked familiar to me... who was..? Before I could check it, I felt a hand in my shoulder.
"Zana?" I nodded, and the man took my suitcases. "I'm Max and I'm in charge of driving you to the block. Your apartment is ready. Tomorrow at 7 am a car will pick you up for the first job. Children of Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Banderas. " I couldn't believe that. It was unreal.
We crossed the city and I admired the exotic landscape, the famous streets and the huge beaches. I couldn't help feeling better, my life had turned into an exciting adventure and I felt as if something nice was expecting for me. And at the same time, I felt so scared. We stopped in front of the block, painted in light yellow. People skating, walking in swimsuit.. the sea was there, few metres away from the main door. Max gave me the keys and wished me good luck.
From my balcony I could see the beach, and the soft breeze brought me a new smell, so different from my country. The apartment was so nice, small but with beautiful decoration. The bedroom, the kitchen and the living room were all the same room, and the small toilet was painted in light blue. I liked the place. Sitting on a chair, I picked up the phone. It was about time to call my parents. But as soon as I did it, someone knocked on my door. I walked towards the entry, and opened slowly.
"Miss Zana, this is a letter from the manager of the company, with the schedule for next week." I almost fainted when I saw who was the boy bringing it.
"Amazing.." He looked at me surprised when I said this.
"Sorry?" He asked, worried. I shook my head.
"Once I met someone exactly like you.. but I'm already used to those kind of surprises in my life.." I smiled and closed the door, leaving the clone of Fern out there.
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After a sleepless night, morning came and I took a shower, trying to wake up completely. I could feel nerves in my stomach, afraid of not being able to act properly in front of famous people. While I was drying my hair I remembered the first condition of contract: I would never meet parents. Somehow I felt more relaxed, and put the light blue dress with match shoes. Nothing was mine, but the company had given me a full wardrobe so that I would be dressed for the occasion.
The car was already waiting for me, Max had the radio on, and Nelly Furtado with "I'm like a bird" was the background music. What a proper song. I realised it was so difficult to get a conversation from him, so I decided to shut up and look at the sea while he drove by the beach for some minutes.
"It's here" He said, parking in front of a luxurious building. Many expensive cars were parked as well, and the crowd of people was amazing. Journalists, photographers.. as soon as I put my feet out of the car, a wardrobe- man, probably a bodyguard, took my arm and led me to the back door, where more of them were waiting.
"Is this the girl?" One of them asked, looking at me.
"She's Miss Zana, the baby-sitter" At those words, he let me pass and I came in the hall. A woman with glasses and a suit walked towards me, and we shook hands.
"I'm a friend of Mrs. Griffith and I'll be giving you the instructions. Today an event will take place" She led me through the hall, I was amazed with the sight of the expensive crystal lamps red carpets. "Here" She showed me the way, and we went on waling." You will sit with the children in the first line of the theatre, and when they will give the prizes, cameras will be checking them. You won't do anything, can you hear me?Anything. I don't want you to appear in all American shows as the possible new girlfriend of Mr. Banderas. Your mission is to sit and take care of them, nothing else. Their parents will be in the other side of the saloon" She gave me a strict look. "No tricks, Zana" She pointed at me, as she brought the small children, who looked at me scared. We came inside the theatre, with the rest of people. Many famous faces were there, and I felt lost, completely lost. I didn't belong to that world. That wasn't my place.
The show began and I looked at people around me. Many other children with baby- sitters, we all sat in the corner where nobody could see us. All actors and actresses dressed like in the Oscar's party. Lights went on and the ceremony of awards began. The two children fell completely asleep.
Two hours after, the same woman came running and whispered something in my ear, then left. We had to go out and place ourselves outside, to say goodbye to all celebrities. They would be greeting fans and press, so we would stay in a safe place. Sun was shining in the sky, and I felt dizzy. It was so hot. Too hot. The crowd of fans over us, and the first actors came outside. It was then when I felt a pair of brown eyes staring at me, people stopped talking, silence came. The light of the sun didn't let me see clearly, it blinded me, but rumours started.
"What happens to him?"
"It seems he saw a ghost"
Then, journalists took cameras and started shooting. I felt a hand on my shoulder. The horrible angry woman stared at me.
"Do you know him?" His voice was sharp. "He's staring at you as if you were a phantom, don't you see that people are disturbing children? You will pay for this" The tone of her voice told me that I was fired. I was about to reply when my eyes finally recuperated and saw what was going on. There, standing under the stage, over the red carpet, a young man with brown curly hair was staring at me, shocked. His mouth opened, his eyes widened, and his couple, a blonde girl, pushing him, angry.
"What's wrong with you, Orlando?" She shouted, and looked at me.
"Nothing, it's only that.. I remembered something.." He went on walking, his eyes still on me. And I felt tears in my eyes. I perfectly knew who was him. Whose soul was inside him. When he disappeared in the distance, I wanted to die. He was Legolas. In the end, he was destined to live in the same time as me. But as the actor he had always been before my journey to Middle Earth, which meant I would never be with him, and he would never want to be with me.
I went downstairs, crying. The pain was too big.. why, among all professions in the world, after all the changes in everybody's life.. the only life that remained the same was his life? Why? That was so unfair.. too difficult to believe. All hope was lost, and I couldn't do anything. I already knew that all what I had before was just a dream, and that Legolas was living in my world but out of my sight. The last words I heard in that theatre were "you're fired".
Once in my apartment, I removed make up and put a comfortable dress. Drying my tears, I packed my things. In one day I would leave again, go back home, to the hopeless city where I lived, with the strange people again. That journey, that one day job, were an answer for my questions.. yes, Legolas was destined to live in my time. But he still was the same famous actor he had always been. I threw myself on the bed. My life was a mess. I wished I had never travelled to Middle Earth, because after experiencing that, I knew I would never be happy again in my whole life.
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"You're telling me that the only plane I can take is this one? But this means being in London airport six hours!" I shouted at the woman in the airport, tired of everything. There weren't direct flights, I would have to make a long stop in London. Great. Exactly what I needed.
"I'm sorry, Miss.. this is all what I can do for you" She apologised.
"It's OK, it's OK.. give me this ticket then" I murmured, giving her the money. Then , I sat on a bank, in front of the huge window. I had one hour left, so I decided to try to relax. Looking in the distance, I saw a coffee shop where they sold magazines. I walked there and picked up one that talked about the ceremony, and I paid it. More and more pictures of celebrities.. and then.. he was there, in the main page. His scared face, surprised.. looking in the distance.. the article said "Orlando's shock.. was the heat? Or maybe a crazy fan?" Of course, they made fun of him. I touched the paper, and felt tears again. My Legolas.. he was there.. and I couldn't have him.
"Last call for London passengers, please go to gate 13"
Thirteen. It seemed that I only got bad signs everywhere. I wasn't superstitious, but after all the events, what could I expect? I waited on the queue, lost in my thoughts. It would be a long flight. The plane was crowded, and I put myself comfortable between an old woman and a small girl. A long journey indeed.
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Welcome to London airport, said the poster. Heathrow airport. And six hours waiting for me. I followed the crowd and picked up my suitcase. I didn't realise someone was by my side, talking in the phone. Her voice sounded so familiar to me, and when I turned around to meet her, I dropped my bag. Galadriel. She was there. I noticed surprise on her eyes too, and then she smiled.
"We came in the same plane.. but we weren't alone.." There was mystery in her voice.
"What?"
"We can't talk, we have to let things run.." And she left. I couldn't believe that. She left and I was alone again. Why all things were like this? Why only bad things happened? Why? I wanted to run and disappear. As soon as I started walking, I froze and stopped again. A small man looking at me with a kind smile.
"Nice to meet you finally.." Gimli greeted me, and then, left running. What was happening there? What were they doing? I tried to follow him, but he had already disappeared. Like Galadriel.
I spent the following two hours thinking about what had happened, about how that short meeting with two of my friends had returned hope to me. And how, all from the sudden, the hope was gone again. The airport was crowded, it was impossible to look for a person there. I knew that even if I tried, they would make all possible things to avoid me, but.. why? Galadriel had said "let things run".. which things?
But I didn't want to think. I took my bag, my suitcase and started to walk, without direction, staring at the ground. I had to accept it, I wouldn't be happy any more, and I had to live with this. After some metres, I realised I had forgotten to close my small bag, and it was too late, all the content fell on the ground. I was almost unable to keep tears inside, and kneeling on the ground, I started picking up things.
"Do you need help?" A soft voice asked, and I almost fainted. When I looked up, he was there. He was there! Legolas.. or Orlando. He kneeled beside me, smiling, probably, at my surprised face. I felt the blush and I dropped the wallet.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, almost without being able to speak. He looked at me with his great brown eyes.
"I'm English" His voice was ironical. Was he joking? Did he recognize me?
"Do you know who I am?" I asked, and he stared at me. I felt disappointed when he didn't reply. "I mean...do you remember.. meeting me before?" I wished with all my heart that he remembered.. but of course, how could he ? He was a star, a famous boy, with a great life. Some seconds passed, and we finally packed everything. Standing up, he gave me his hand to help me. "Thanks" I murmured. "I.. I have to take a plane.." I started walking. It was too hard to admit that he didn't remember me.. I loved him so much, and he was a new person.
"Why?" I heard his voice three or four metres away from me. I turned around, puzzled. He was standing there, with his arms crossed over his chest.
"What?" I asked, confused.
"I said: why do you have to take a plane?"
"Are you joking?" I laughed, sadly. "You're making fun of me, right? Like two days ago in the ceremony.. " I sighed. "You even don't know who I am.. why are you interested on my flight?" I went on walking, and this time I felt his hands holding my arms and forcing me to turn around. He was smiling with the nicest smile I had ever seen before.
"Because once I decided not to forget" His whisper ran across my head, and in no time I felt his lips on mines. He was Legolas, he remembered me. I hugged him strongly. When he looked at me again, I was completely shocked. "I decided not to forget about you, Zana.. and once I promised I would always be with you. I'm Legolas, and an elf always keeps his promises.. well, or an actor" We both smiled and kissed. Forever.
THE END
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