IP VI
Legolas told every version of the tale that he could recall, and Sadia sat close to him, listening intently until he was finished.
"My father will reward whomever finds me handsomely. I assume you'll want to tie me up for our journey back," She said, holding out her wrists, pressed together. But the handsome Elf only shook his head.
"I will not force you to do anything against your will, milady. If you do not wish to return, I will not make you. And your hiding place will never be uttered past my lips," Legolas promised. Sadia sighed and smiled widely.
"Where are you heading, Prince? You art a long way from Mirkwood. There must be a reason," Sadia observed. Legolas thought that question over. He had never been fully satisfied with Mirkwood, and had always taken any chance he could of getting away.
"Getting away, Princess, is my reason. My father is adamant about my getting married soon. And the fair maidens of my land even more so. I needed to get away. For a short time,"
"I understand perfectly, Prince. I wanted to leave also. But, if I may, we are almost the same age. How is it that you have not taken a wife?"
"The Fellowship took up many years of my life, and to be honest, Princess, I have yet to meet a maiden who can capture my heart,"
"Perhaps, then, Price, your heart is too far out of reach to be captured."
"Ah, but you never found a suitor yourself, now did you? Why was that, your highness? Was no Elf worthy enough even for a shot at winning your heart?"
"No Elf was capable of shooting that well."
"Whom, do you consider worthy of the very opportunity to capture your affection?"
"The eldest prince of Mirkwood, perhaps." There was a long silence, and Sadia cursed herself silently. Damn you, girl. The first Elf you've seen in years and you have to go say something like that! But, Sadia had to admit; Legolas was quite handsome. His long blond hair fairly sparkled in the moonlight, and his cool blue eyes seemed to bore into her own. Perhaps she did mean her words. Perhaps the Prince of Mirkwood could, indeed, win her heart.
A/N: Ohhh!! Sadia might have a thing for Legolas! !:) :) Someone tell her hands off: HE'S MINE!! ;) Okay, y'all know the scoop: short chapters, one of these times I'll get a longer one. Please R/R even if you're gonna flame me.
Legolas told every version of the tale that he could recall, and Sadia sat close to him, listening intently until he was finished.
"My father will reward whomever finds me handsomely. I assume you'll want to tie me up for our journey back," She said, holding out her wrists, pressed together. But the handsome Elf only shook his head.
"I will not force you to do anything against your will, milady. If you do not wish to return, I will not make you. And your hiding place will never be uttered past my lips," Legolas promised. Sadia sighed and smiled widely.
"Where are you heading, Prince? You art a long way from Mirkwood. There must be a reason," Sadia observed. Legolas thought that question over. He had never been fully satisfied with Mirkwood, and had always taken any chance he could of getting away.
"Getting away, Princess, is my reason. My father is adamant about my getting married soon. And the fair maidens of my land even more so. I needed to get away. For a short time,"
"I understand perfectly, Prince. I wanted to leave also. But, if I may, we are almost the same age. How is it that you have not taken a wife?"
"The Fellowship took up many years of my life, and to be honest, Princess, I have yet to meet a maiden who can capture my heart,"
"Perhaps, then, Price, your heart is too far out of reach to be captured."
"Ah, but you never found a suitor yourself, now did you? Why was that, your highness? Was no Elf worthy enough even for a shot at winning your heart?"
"No Elf was capable of shooting that well."
"Whom, do you consider worthy of the very opportunity to capture your affection?"
"The eldest prince of Mirkwood, perhaps." There was a long silence, and Sadia cursed herself silently. Damn you, girl. The first Elf you've seen in years and you have to go say something like that! But, Sadia had to admit; Legolas was quite handsome. His long blond hair fairly sparkled in the moonlight, and his cool blue eyes seemed to bore into her own. Perhaps she did mean her words. Perhaps the Prince of Mirkwood could, indeed, win her heart.
A/N: Ohhh!! Sadia might have a thing for Legolas! !:) :) Someone tell her hands off: HE'S MINE!! ;) Okay, y'all know the scoop: short chapters, one of these times I'll get a longer one. Please R/R even if you're gonna flame me.