(a/n) I am so sorry that this chapter took so long to post. I am experiencing a bit of a writer's block at the moment. Dreamality- Yes, the last chapter was just a filler chapter. I am suffering a horrid writer's block and am going away for spring break. I will probably get attacked by plot bunnies later.

Ch. 13 Trouble

            Maris wandered towards the woods, whistling happily. As she neared Jamiel's tent, she slowed to a halt and placed a slender garden snake by the entrance. She stroked it once, then turned and headed towards Legolas' tent.

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            Legolas hummed nervously as he changed into a slightly nicer tunic than the brown one he had been wearing earlier that morning. The light blue tunic lay over an undertunic of deep midnight. His leggings were black and loose, ending in a simple pair of brown boots. He checked the picnic basket for the hundredth time that morning, excited and nervous. Maris had filled it the basket and given it to him as she passed the large tents on the party fields that morning.

            His anxious humming stopped abruptly by a shrill shriek and a hurried knock at his tent. He opened the flap, only to get thrown off balance as Maris ducked in beneath his arm and huddled behind him.

            "What did you do?" He asked, trying to stop himself from screaming.

            "Nothing," she shrugged. "Just release a harmless little snake back into the wild. Nothing you wouldn't,"

            "Where, may I ask, did you set it loose?"

            "Over in the forest," she gestured vaguely.

            "Near Jamiel's tent?"

            She nodded. "She deserved it, trying to trick you into a relationship! It's not fair! How come I get punished for her faults."

            "Punished?"

            Maris sighed. "Never mind." She shook her head. "You look nice."

            "You not evading the question that easily. How –"

            "You'll be late for Rosie. Besides, it doesn't matter."

            Legolas knew the conversation was over. "Very well." He moved towards the tent flap. "You're coming too, aren't you?"

            Maris nodded and smiled. "Getting a little anxious are we?"

            Legolas nodded.

            Maris smiled. "OK. Let's go pick up your date."

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(a/n) Yes, I know. a very short chapter. Sorry! As I have said before, I have an AWFUL writer's block. Please give me ideas. If there are any ideas that you want woven into the story, please feel free to help me and mention them. I also take challenges to write about as they feed my plot bunnies. Have a great spring break. ~ Maris