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Chapter 8
The four daughters of Celebhen stared back at him. It was Cefielle who had the bow, and she lowered it when she saw him.
What in the Valar's name. Naurielle murmured in Sindarin. What are you doing here?
Legolas blinked. He felt terribly foolish now, fearing for his life because of a bunch of girls had found him hiding in the bushes. He held up his head high and tried to hide his embarrassment.
I heard voices off in the woods, so I followed them. He explained. I didn't know who they belonged to. But what are you doing here? I don't think your father allows you out this late?
The sisters all exchanged worried glances. Naurielle's eyes flashed anger, and she stepped forward to Cefielle. I told you we shouldn't have spoken out loud!
Well we suggested we not come out here at all tonight, Naurielle! Cefielle shot back at her sister. But you would have none of it and now we are caught!
You won't go and tell Father, will you? Gwelwielle asked. She was holding a bunch of arrows in her hand, and she was gripping the shafts so tight her knuckles were white.
I should. Legolas answered simply.
Nenielle shook her head. He won't. Then Father would also find out that he's been sneaking around the city at night.
Legolas took that comment to offense. I wasn't sneaking. I was curious.
Naurielle turned her flaming eyes toward him, raising an eyebrow. Curious about that thorn bush?
The other three sisters giggled, and Legolas smiled sheepishly. Actually, judging by how it latched onto me, Legolas replied, I'd say the thorn bush was more curious in me. He gestured to his shirt and hair, which still had thorns sticking in it.
The sisters laughed at his joke, but then became serious.
Look, let's make a deal. Cefielle said. We won't tell Father if you don't.
Legolas thought a moment. He didn't fancy Celebhen's daughters out here at night. But it didn't seem to do any harm. And from what he had seen the borders of the wood were very well protected. He smiled.
Agreed. He answered.
Naurielle stepped toward him and thrust her hand out in front of him. Shake on it. she ordered.
Legolas eyed her with slight amusement. He was beginning to realize that the color of their eyes wasn't the only thing different about Celebhen's daughters. For one thing, Naurielle was certainly a lot more.well, fiery than the others.
When Legolas didn't respond, Naurielle got even more angry. I said shake! She ordered.
Is that the way you speak to all your guests? Legolas asked her. Naurielle took her hand back as if he'd slapped it. She turned to her sisters for support but she found none.
I didn't mean to be rude. She finally muttered in defeat. I just.
You don't trust me. Legolas interrupted her. All of Celebhen's daughters stared at him.
Legolas looked down to the ground. A white leaf blew across his feet, performing a dance that could never end. The wood was silent, except for the voice of the wind, murmuring though the trees. Finally, Legolas looked up.
I will keep your secret. He said. But in return, I want you to answer some questions.
He extended his hand towards
Naurielle. Do we have a deal?
Naurielle was uncertain. What kind of questions would Legolas ask? She turned to her sisters. Cefielle shook her head no, while Gwelwielle shook her head yes. Nenielle just stood there, chewing her lip nervously.
Naurielle turned back to the elf prince. She took a deep breath. Deal. She said, taking his hand.
Legolas smiled, and gave her hand a light squeeze before releasing her. Very good. I will see you all in the morning then. He began to turn away, but then looked over his shoulder. I suggest you all go back to where you should be.
Cefielle stepped up towards Naurielle. We will do as we please. She said, and Legolas sensed a power in her voice that he hadn't noticed earlier.
Suit yourself. Goodnight. He said, finally turning away and walking back the way he had came.
The four daughters of Celebhen watched him as he went.
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