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Sorry it took so long to update, I've been working on another story. Enjoy!

Falling in Love

Chapter 9

The Party, Part III

Ondine watched sadly as Danestar stared into Legolas' eyes. They looked so good together, a lot like her mother and father. The music went softer, and more romantic.

Why was Legolas falling for her act? She was just playing with him, and he's end up getting hurt. She had to stop this.

Ondine left her brother, and went to find the hobbits.

"Merry, Pippin, Sam?" she whispered. She couldn't see them anywhere.

"Lady Ondine," came a reply, "under the table!"

Ondine ducked and crawled under the table. Merry, Pippin and Sam were under there, feasting on the last of the food and wine.

"What's up, my lady?" said Pippin rather drunkenly.

"I need your help," said Ondine. "Will you do me a favour?"

"Anything for you, Lady Ondine," said Sam merrily.

She kissed all three of them once on each cheek.

"Right," said Merry, "what was it you wanted us to do?"

Meanwhile, Aragorn gazed upon Danestar's determined face. She was not going to give up, and he knew that she would try and force Ondine out of the picture.

How could he have raised her? How had she turned out like this?

"Aragorn?" said Arwen. "You must not despair. She will learn, don't worry. Ondine will put her right."

"But what's Ondine's idea of putting things right?" asked Aragorn.

"Okay, I admit, she's not the brightest kid on the block, but she'll figure it out," said Arwen, as Aragorn twirled her.

"Thank you very much, lady Danestar," said Legolas as the music stopped.

"Oh, but this one is so much nicer!" squealed Danestar, as a new song was stuck. She pulled him back towards her, and placed her arm round his waist.

"No, thank you, I'm quite worn out," said Legolas kindly.

"Come on old man!" said Danestar angrily.

"Hey!" came a voice.

Danestar wheeled around, only to see her elder sister standing with her hands on her hips, wearing a very cold smile.

"He – said - no," said Ondine slowly.

"I perfectly aware of that, dear sister," said Danestar steely.

"Then stop pestering him. He's – not – interested!"

Danestar's mind clicked. She walked up to Ondine, and slapped her hard across her cheek.

Ondine screamed, and clutched her face where Danestar hit her.

"How dare you!" Ondine hit back, punching Danestar in the nose. It began to bleed.

The music had stopped, and silence surrounded them. Everyone was watching. This was Ondine's chance, to show everyone what Danestar really was once and for all.

"Is that all you've got?" said Danestar sarcastically, wiping her bloody nose with the sleeve of her gown.

"There's a lot more where that came from," said Ondine.

Before anyone knew what was happening, a cat fight broke out. Many were cheering and clapping. Arwen and Aragorn were looking very shocked and were trying to break them up, by attempting to hold back Danestar. Gimli was trying to get Legolas to cheer, but he just stood there, trying to figure out why they were fighting...and then it hit him.

"Ondine! Danestar!" he yelled. "Stop, please stop!"

Ondine stopped to see what he wanted, but it was a mistake. While her back was turned, Danestar hit her over the head with a wine goblet.

"Ow," said Ondine faintly, as she slumped to the ground.

'This has gone far enough,' thought Legolas.

"Danestar!" yelled Merry. "Here! Hit her with this!" He held up a wine bottle, and Danestar ran over to get it.

"Ha!" said Sam. "You're in for it now!" As Danestar took the bottle, she tripped over a rope, and landed in a large plate of rice pudding.

All of the guests fell about laughing. Danestar got up, covered in rice pudding. Merry, Pippin and Sam helped her up, clutching their sides and laughing so hard, that they all had hiccups.

Danestar's face was bright red with embarrassment. She felt such a fool, and everyone had seen.

Aragorn and Arwen rushed over, and attempted to clean her up, but Danestar just held up her hand, meaning no. She took one last look at Ondine, her mother and father, and finally Legolas, and started to walk back to Minas Tirith. All eyes were now on Ondine, still on the floor and rubbing her head, who was feeling very guilty.

Ondine began to run after Danestar, and she finally caught up with her.

Danestar," she pleaded, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for it to go this far."

Danestar's eyes were watering.

"Well, it has," she said faintly, and she continued to walk.

"Please, Danestar, forgive me," said Ondine.

"Only if you can forgive me," said Danestar, "and Legolas too. I know where to cross the line, and I've well and truly jumped over it."

"Then I forgive you," said Ondine.

Danestar looked into her sister's warm brown eyes, and she saw forgiveness.

"Then I forgive you," said Danestar. "And I must say Legolas looks at you in a way he could never at me. You have true inner beauty, and I'm proud to be your younger sister."

Ondine felt her heart melting warmly. This was Danestar; a loving and forgiving friend.

"Go on, Ondine," said Danestar, "someone's waiting for you."

Ondine turned her head to see Legolas striding up to them, and his face looked grave.

"Come here!" said Ondine, and she pulled her sister into a hug. They broke apart, both smiling.

"Legolas! Over here!" called Danestar. Legolas joined them. "Legolas, I owe you an apology. I'm deeply sorry for any misfortune I've caused you." Danestar hung her head in shame, but Legolas pulled up her chin gently.

"I know what it is like to be in love," he said gently, "no apology is in order." Legolas' blue eyes lit up.

Danestar bowed. "Thank you my lord, now I wish to return to my chambers." Danestar left, leaving Legolas with Ondine.

"So, who were you talking about when you said you were in love?" asked Ondine.

Legolas pulled her closer. "Do you not know? Then let me show you."

Legolas moved closer again, and planted a soft and sweet kiss on Ondine's red cherry lips.

Now, Ondine felt, that she had fallen in love, and was in love, well and truly.

THE END

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That was so hard to write!!! I can't believe I've finished it! It's my first ever Fan Fiction story completed!!

Reviews are very welcome, as I would love some tips to polish it off. Thanks!!

miz greenleaf

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