A/N: I do not own LOTR and never will because we all know who would be paired if it were up to me. . Please note that the priest in this chapter is very…very…VERY long winded. Also I do believe this chapter has totally entered "fluff land" . Well as you all know by now, this is the end of this story. Please see the bottom note about a sequel. Thanks to all who have supported me! I love you all! - Naur
The Princess Unknown
Chapter 11
Together At Last
To Faramir & Eowyn of Itillen, Eomer of Rohan, Elladan & Elrohir of Imladris, Frodo, Sam, Merry & Pippin of the Shire.
In peace, love, and happiness
Our souls are united…
King Elessar Telcontar
And
Legolas Thranduilion
Request the pleasure of your company
At their marriage
The seventh day of May
The palace garden of Minas Tirith
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Aragorn looked over Legolas's shoulder as he wrote the invitations to their closest friends.
"How does it feel to be writing those?" He asked.
"Wonderful," Legolas replied with a smile. From their window they could see the garden where they would be wed, Lothvain and Ireth had been given the job of decorating and making the plans which made them very happy. Rimendis pitched in whenever she could but usually ran off to the stables to be with her beloved horses. Sírien had been helping the steamtresses make her father's clothes. And Eldraion…he took to watching Sírien from afar.
"Have you noticed how he looks at her?" Legolas questioned amused.
"I have, think we should do anything about it?" Aragorn asked.
"No, you know the only thing kids do is rebel against their parents. Young love is a beautiful thing, let us see what happens," Legolas answered. Aragorn sighed, he didn't know if he liked the thought of his only son being in love with his eldest daughter.
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"My lady Sírien, may I present these flowers to you as a gift?" Finrod questioned, he gave a bow and held the flowers out to her. Sírien looked up from her sewing and rewarded him with a charming smile. She sat her sewing down and took the flowers.
"Why, Finrod…they're beautiful thank you," She said setting them down beside her going back to her sewing. Finrod shifted from one foot to the trying to think of something else to say.
"Well…I…I was hoping that you might…" He started.
"Sírien! Are you ready?" Eldraion asked from where he was standing in the doorway.
"Oh yes! I was to have lunch with you, wasn't I? Forgive me, I lost track of time. Until later Finrod," She told him as she carried her things and walked over to take Eldraion's arm. Finrod glared at Eldraion who caught his glare and returned it, they stared each daring the other to back down first.
"It would do you good to learn your place Finrod," Eldraion growled low in his throat.
"I will make my place and what I want will be mine," He replied and spun on his heel walking away. Eldraion watched him go and then he turned back to Sírien.
"Sírien, if he ever comes near you again I want you to call for me or our fathers. Finrod is not the kind of man he appears, his parents were killed by orcs when he was very young and he has something against any creature…anyone who dare get in his way. Please promise me that you will not go near him," Eldraion begged. Sírien stared into his eyes and saw that his purpose was true.
"Worry not brother. I can take care of myself, now how about that lunch?" She asked with a smile. Eldraion melted at that smile and nodded leading her away.
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"Are you nervous ada?" She asked as she brushed his hair.
"Never in my life has something felt so right. Sírien, my happiness means nothing if you are not. Please tell me and tell the truth for I can tell when you lie, are you happy?" Legolas replied turning to face her. She smiled sweetly at him and gave him a light kiss on the cheek.
"As you said ada, I feel as if I am meant to be here. Yes I am very happy," She answered. With a smile Legolas turned back around and watched her through the mirror waiting to see if she dropped a mask of any sort, but she kept a sweet smile on her face humming a light tune to herself as she brushed his hair.
Soon…only three more hours and he, Legolas Thranduilion would be the King's consort. Just the thought of it made him tingle with happiness.
In the private garden of Minas Tirith that had been decorated by Lothvain and Ireth just for this occupation. Ribbons had been tied into the trees, birds sat in the trees singing on this beautiful morning. The guests were sitting in the seats that had been sat out for them talking softly to the others.
"When do we eat?" Pippin asked. All laughed at his question shaking their heads, his stomach had become famous among them. Just then Aragorn and the Priest walked out of the castle, and took their places at the front of the altar.
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Moments later…
Aragorn stood watching as Legolas walked slowly towards him, Sírien had done a wonderful job making her ada look his best. He was truly a vision. After what seemed to be an eternity Legolas was there standing in front of him, never once did their eyes leave the others.
"Aragorn and Legolas, in presenting yourselves here today to be joined in marriage, you perform an act of faith. This faith can grow and develop and last, but only if you both decide to make it so. A lasting and growing love is not guaranteed by any ritual. If you would have the foundation of your marriage be the devotion you have for one another, not just at this moment, but for all the days to come, then treasure the hopes and dreams that you bring here today. Establish that your love will never be blotted out by the common not obscured by the ordinary in life. Faults will surface where now you find comfort, and admiration can be shattered by the routine of daily life. To these two young people, this marriage signifies the birth of a new spirit, a spirit which is a part of each of us, yet not of any one of us alone. This "birth of spirit" reminds us of spring, the season when all life is reborn and looms again. It is appropriate, therefore, that this wedding of Aragorn and Legolas be in the spring, and that it be under the open sky, where we are close to the earth and to the unity of life, the totality of living things of which we are part. Dedication, love, and joy can grow only when you nourish them together. Stand fast in that hope and confidence, having faith in your shared destiny just as strongly as you have faith in yourselves and in one another today. Only with this spirit can you forge a union that will strengthen and endure all the days of your lives," The priest explained. He smiled at each of them before his gaze landed on Aragorn.
"Today, I will marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for and love. There was darkness for a long time and then there was light, and that light was you. Your love has given me wings, and our journey begins today. I pledge before this assembled company to be your husband from this day forward. Let us make of our two lives, one life. I want you for today, tomorrow, and forever," Aragorn said smiling.
"I have dreamed my whole life of having someone as wonderful as you love me the way you do. I give myself to you as your husband, and I promise here to treasure for all of my days the love we celebrate today. Let us bring together our lives and find ourselves anew each day," Legolas replied, he took Aragorn's hands in his own.
"Legolas, will you take Aragorn as your husband, in happiness and with patience and understanding, through conflict and tranquillity?" The priest asked.
"I will," Legolas answered, he placed a ring on Aragorn's fourth left finger.
"Aragorn, will you take Legolas as your consort, in happiness and with patience and understanding, through conflict and tranquillity?" The priest questioned.
"I will," Aragorn told them, he took his ring and placed it on the fourth finger of Legolas's left hand.
"In the years which shall bring Aragorn and Legolas into greatness and wisdom, we hope that their love shall be ever young; that they shall be able to always recover from moments of despair. In this hope, may they keep the vows made on this day, in freedom, teaching each other who they are, what they yet enabling them to know that, in the fullness of being, they are more than themselves and more than each other, that they are all of us, and that together we share joyously the fruits of life on this earth, our home. In as much as Aragorn and Legolas have declared their love to each other before family and friends I now greet them with you as King and Consort! You may kiss," The priest called. All stood and cheered as Aragorn and Legolas smiled at them.
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Later at the reception Elrohir clicked his spoon against his glass and stood to make a toast. With all eyes on him, he smiled and turned to Legolas and Aragorn.
"May this day shine eternally in your lives. May it add brilliance to every achievement and cast a divine light over any misfortune. May you care for each other in all sadness. May you give cheer to each other. May you give vitality to each other in all undertakings. May all that is virtuous, beautiful and honest, remain with you always. I love you both!" He announced before downing his glass. Everyone else did the same before music started and the hobbits started dancing.
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"What I want will be mine…" Finrod thought with a smirk as he watched Sírien's happy face.
A/N: Ok just so that I am on record, I can promise nothing but at the moment I am planning to write a sequel called "For the Princess's Heart". But I have not decided as a final yet. Now I want to thank everyone for their support, even those who sent me flames. Here comes a long list of names. (If I leave you out I am sorry, I just went through the reviews of the story)
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