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Chapter 8

She lay down on my lap, telling me of the wonderful events I have missed while away. She giggled and laughed while staring up at the tree above us, with her arms stretched up, making circles and shapes from it. I just leaned on the tree trunk, making a crown of daisies.

I remembered the times when my life was happy. When it was so beautiful and perfect... but it all ended with a love that can not be... that is why I am scared to love once again.

It started with this mortal. She was of Gondor, a palace maid. Slightly after the second age war, Ellaure and I met her during our visit in Rivendell. Lord Elrond had taken care of her because of some certain reasons. She was my first love. We started to fall in love with each other but kept it secret. I knew that father would not allow of this but... falling in love was never meant to be stopped.

Soon, we fell deeply into it. Ellaure was the only one who knew about this. We kept it as discreet as possible. But one day, father just knew, and instantly, the mortal was banned from seeing me again. Then, she secretly lived in Lothlorien in the care of the Lady. When hear last leaf was about to fall, the Lady asked me to go to her, and then... it was all over.

All the trust that I have worked for was now gone, and since then, never was my father ever became proud of me again. He did not see me fit for a king... not even fit to be his own son.

Then, El's louder giggles grew stronger that broke the line of thoughts in my head. I had absently tickled her ear with a flower stem. Then she used her elbows to prop herself up and smiled at me. I placed the finished daisy crown I made and placed it over her head. Such childish acts I have yearned in my journey with the fellowship.

Just then, when all seemed to be perfect, Haldir slowly appeared from behind a tree which faded my smile.

'Greetings, Prince Legolas.' He said with a light bow. 'And of course, Ellaure most fair.' I looked at El this time, a blush rising from her cheeks.

With his tone, I definitely knew it was a sham, greeting me joyously when she saw El with me. He was jealous.

Ellaure smiled at him. 'Fair day to you too, Haldir of Lorien, though I do not think your word of kindness is necessary, even if they do beguile me.' She said as she quickly stood up to fix herself. I did this too and quickly went to her side and reach her hand.

'To beguile you is not of my intent, dear princess, for what I speak is true, am I right Prince Legolas?' Haldir said, bowing slightly to Ellaure. Princess? Since when did he call my princess, princess?

He is too full of arrogance in where I despise him more. Does he think that with his sweet talks, he can sweep Ellaure off her feet?

But then...

I looked at Ellaure. And as much as I would not believe it, her face was flustered with a blush.

I nodded slightly in my response and cracked a smile. Ellaure laughed and hugged me, while facing Haldir. I placed my arm over her shoulders.

'Legolas always jokes. So why have you come here, Haldir? Is there a matter of importance in your visiting?' Ellaure said.

'Apparently no, my lady. I was just having a little saunter to think when I stumbled on the two of you.'

'Oh!' said Ellaure, but her joyous reaction had faded away with a worried one. 'I had almost forgotten about my meeting with King Thranduil. I must go now.' Ellaure said as she slightly released her hug from me.

'Would you like me to escort you?'

'Then I shall take you there.'

Haldir and I said together. My ire rising up once again when I heard Haldir's note.

'No thank you Haldir, I need not your company. And Legolas, thank you, but your chivalrous act is well enough said. Good bye to you two!' she said as she started off.

She then turned around and told at me, 'Meet me, Legolas, at the place of your fall.'

Ha! She has summoned for me later and not him. A triumphant look over took my face as she headed off.

'The flame of your bile can be seen within the light of your eyes. Would you not care for your father to see it?' Haldir threatened me as he walked away.

'Let not your piques with my elf overcome you.' I said to him with the purest revulsion I ever had conjured upon him ever since the night before.

'Your elf? You do not own her. And never will you.' Haldir replied as he sped off.

I sat once again in the boulder as before, waiting for Ellaure. I only had just arrived and barely two days had passed, so much has already taken place. Too much.

My mind went astray. To the thoughts and questions that were left unanswered since last night. But the thoughts were fazed when something was prodding my back.

I looked around and saw Ellaure prodding me with an end of an arrow. One of my arrows.

I raised a brow at her. She just smiled and I knew it, she wanted to have an archery challenge once again.

It was quite strange. She was full of energy and enthusiasm. We were already messing around the whole day and yet, she wants to have an archery challenge? Maybe it's because of the fact that we've been apart for so long. But the point is, she did really miss me that much.

'Seriously El, are you not tired yet?' I asked.

'Come on, you stubborn golden haired Greenleaf!' then I stood up and followed her to the archery field.

'That was nothing!' teased El as I hit the target in the middle for the fifth time.

'Nothing?' I asked her as I pulled another arrow and shot it in the middle of the previous arrow. I smirked at her as I jutted my chin, signaling her for an exhibition.

She laughed at my egotism and set an arrow. But instead of pointing towards the target, she swiftly shifted her stance to face a tree and just then, she striked a leaf falling from it and the arrow clung to its bodice. My jaws instantly dropped. Her art in shooting has become better than I had expected.

'Nothing.' she smiled then started laughing. The picturesque was breath taking! She was there, laughing, her bow at one hand and the other covering her mouth... her hair being carried away by the wind. She was perfect.

'Anything to say? Words of appreciation and such?' she said.

'You're fair... very fair.' I whispered unconsciously.

'Fair?' she asked, brows showing confusion.

'You'll understand.' I said.

Well, what I meant is that she is fair. The beauty in her face was simple, yet breathtaking. The scintillate in her eyes, being as immeasurable as it can be that shows all her happiness, but deeper within it is the wisdom and love that she carries. The glow within her that shines brighter than anyone which makes me fall even more deeply for her. Yes, I am in love with her. Not mere infatuation of the lack of love I feel from others, but of true love. And her laughter! It was of light happiness but every time I hear it, my heart fills with immense joy. Everything about her makes me special. She makes my life complete even with all the sadness and danger this world has made me feel and surrounded me with. She is my life, and I can not afford to lose her.

I jogged towards the arrow that clung to the tree and got it. I looked at the leaf and showed it to her from afar.

'This is what I call excellent.' I said as I showed her the point where the leaf was hit by the arrow. It was in the middle.

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