Ah! I'm back with a new installment of my gorgeous legomance fic! Well,
hope you enjoy, this is a slightly happier chappy, especially compared to
the last one, but I made sure to put in some...complications...yeah
Anyways, thank you so much for all the reviews! 57! Wohoo! The highest I've ever been (and probably will ever be!). I guess in short, ::cries dramatically:: you like me, you really, really like me!
Enjoy!
Love ya!
Arwen
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"Legolas, when are we going to see Nessa again?" Ñandelle asked as they walked through the awaking marketplace.
"Yes, Legolas, we have yet to meet this she-elf whom you seem so fond of," Linnende laughed.
"We would really like to meet her," Nindo looked slyly over at Linnende, "besides is it not tradition in a courting for the friends to meet the she- elf whom their friend is so in love with. You know, to welcome this she-elf into our circle of friends with open arms."
Ñandelle looked excitedly at Legolas, "you mean you really are courting Nessa!"
Legolas turned a light shade of pink, "well, you see, Ñandelle, it is, well," he mumbled for a few moments, until the elfling cut him off again,
"Isn't that Nessa over there!" She pointed to an abandoned cart just a few feet in front of them. A slender figure sat in front of it, wrapped tightly in a cloak, but her face could still be seen.
"No, no, that cannot be Nessa," he thought out loud, "she lives with another family, I met them once, very nice elves," he continued, "proper elves," he said slowly, now running towards the figure.
Nindo and Linnende turned to one another, "oh this is too easy!" They laughed, before running after him.
"Ow! Legolas! Slow down! You're going to fast!" Ñandelle complained, still dragging behind Legolas.
Legolas held tightly on to Ñandelle's hand, pulling her after him, a panic now taking over him. Everything was blocked out around him; all he saw was the she-elf in front of him. He could see the she-elf in full view, and without a doubt the sleeping form in front of him was Nessa. His Nessa.
He dropped down in front of her, leaving Ñandelle behind him, still complaining. He placed his hands on her slender shoulders shaking her slightly, "Nessa," he whispered.
She jerked awake, her eyes wide and full of fear.
"Shh, it's alright, it will be alright. It's me, Ness, it's me," he whispered, pulling her into a warm embrace.
She could feel her eyes swelling up again with tears as she put her arms around him, crying on to his shoulder. "Legolas," she whispered back to him, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry about, Ness," he rubbed her back reassuringly, "come on, let's get you back to your home." He smiled warmly, grabbing her hand and starting to push himself upwards.
She shook her head, "I cannot go back, Legolas. I have failed them." She fell back into her crouched position, clinging onto his hand.
"What?" He too dropped down, crouching in front of her, looking intently into her eyes.
She nodded, "Alassea and Mablung. I have failed them. I promised I would take heed to what they said, but I didn't. Alassea said not to fall in love with you, but I did, Legolas, I did!"
Legolas smiled, "as I did I well, Nessa. It is not your fault, I was the one who convinced you that everything would be alright. This is my fault."
She shook her head, "this is the second family I have lost, Legolas, you don't understand."
He looked at her warmly, pulling her into another warm embrace, "you haven't lost me, and you won't, Nessa. And you haven't lost your family, you will find them again sometime. Elves say things we don't mean all the time, no race is ever free of that fault. Trust me, in time, you will find them as they will find you."
"Legolas, with all my heart I want to stay with you, but, Legolas what if they're right!" She began sobbing harder, "last night, Legolas, I was alone."
Linnende, grabbed Ñandelle's hand and pulled back, "shh, little one, there are sometimes when elves are best left alone," she whispered, having somewhat of a change of heart. She may have enjoyed teasing Legolas, but this was not a laughing matter.
Nindo looked at her strangely, then nodded, understanding her intentions. He followed silently behind them, letting Legolas and Nessa have their space right now.
"No, no you weren't Nessa! You should have come and found me! I would have taken care of you!"
She shook her head, "you do not understand Legolas. The guards would have never let me in there, not without reason. Legolas! They would have never believed that we even knew each other!"
He shook his head, leaning it on her own, "I'm so sorry, this is all my fault. I never meant you any harm," he too began feeling tears swell up into her eyes, "I am sorry, Nessa. I am the reason you have lost that family."
"Legolas, maybe, maybe we should have just stayed friends. Maybe this was a mistake. Hell, maybe I have been wrong this entire time. I should have never left home. I should have never left Rivendell."
"I'm glad you did, Nessa. I thank the valor everyday that I met you, that I was lucky enough to kiss you, and be loved by you," he paused for a moment, not sure of what to say, "Ness, I love you, and I am so sorry that for one moment I made you hurt. I made you doubt, and that I made you cry."
Nessa placed her head on Legolas's shoulder, sobbing into it. Her body shook wildly, this was the first time in a long time that she had cried so hard. Then again, she had never felt this way before. To love someone so strongly, yet to have all these obstacles, and to have lost almost everything in the process of obtaining this love.
Legolas rubbed Nessa's back softly, trying to calm her. He didn't know what to say to her that would make her feel all right again. This was all wrong. What happened to the happy moment?
"Ness, what if I gave up my claim to the throne. I have siblings that could follow as the next King after my father passes over. Ness, then we would both just be regular elves. No nobility, no formalities, just Nessa and Legolas. Nothing more, nothing less."
She shook her head, "Legolas, I could never live with that. I know how deeply you care for Mirkwood, you may resent formalities, but you will be a great king. If you gave up your claim, you would regret it forever."
He smiled slightly, "but there is no law that prevents a elf of noble birth loving an elf of non-noble birth."
"There might not be a law, but Legolas, it is society that looks poorly on it. I don't want your reputation to suffer on my account."
Legolas smiled and shook his head, "why do you care what others think of you, Ness? If you love someone, shouldn't that be reason enough?"
She sighed, "I love you Legolas, I just don't know if that is enough."
He smiled, "then maybe we should find out, are you up for an adventure?" He pulled her back again so that he could look into her eyes. Those eyes that intrigued him so.
She smiled, sniffling, "but what about,"
He put a finger to her lips, "stop worrying about tomorrow Ness, it will come when it comes," he kissed her gently on the lips, holding her in a warm embrace, "I love you Nessa. That is all that matters to me."
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Later that afternoon, Nessa moved in to one of the many open rooms in the castle. It felt odd being there, but at least this way she would be closer to Legolas. She wouldn't be alone. At least not tonight anyways. She may have been afraid, but he was right. She had to stop thinking about what may lie ahead and just live for the moment. The beautiful moment.
A light knock was heard on the door, "Lady Nessa?" A timid voice rang through the wooden door to her room.
"Yes, who is it?"
A young she-elf pushed open the door, she was fairly short and had long honey blonde hair tied back in a long braid. She smiled, "Prince Legolas sent me, he said that you would be needing a dress for this evening." She bowed slightly, "my name is Inwe, and it is a pleasure meeting you."
Nessa smiled, "Inwe, that is a beautiful name."
"Thank-you, milady."
She shook her head, "Inwe, you need not bow to me," she walked over to the she-elf, "I'm no different then you."
She looked up at Nessa, "but, milady, I am a servant, and it is customary,"
Nessa cut her off, "no, no, please, do not treat me any different. I was going to be a servant here myself a few months back, but I got lucky and asked the right elf for directions." Nessa smiled, trying to hide her sadness, "he was kind enough to take me in with his family."
Inwe smiled, "that sounds wonderful, but the valor has forsaken me a long time ago. It would never smile upon me with such glee."
Nessa shook her head, "what do you mean?"
She sighed, "I left my home, I left my family alone. What kind of elf does that make me?" She silently scolded herself, "I thought I could do something more with my life, but, somehow I got stuck here. Some dream, huh?"
"We are not all that different, Inwe," Nessa smiled, "and I am glad to have met you as well."
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"Legolas, are you serious! Your Atar is not going to understand! He is going to be furious!" Linnende yelled at her friend, "he will not accept her!"
"Legolas, I hate to say it, but Linnende is right. Your Atar was never the understanding type. He does not accept marriages between the classes," Nindo, in a more calm manner, explained to his friend.
Legolas shook his head, "no, he will accept her. I know it," he smiled, "he is going to love her."
Nindo sighed, "what if he doesn't, Legolas. Have you ever thought about that?"
"You just promised Nessa that she could stay here," Linnende reminded him, "if your Atar does not accept her then she will be homeless again! You cannot do that to her!"
"You two worry too much," Legolas laughed, "don't worry, everything is going to work out. It always does." He smiled, as he walked away further into the gardens.
Linnende and Nindo looked at each other, and then chased after him, "Legolas!"
"Have you not listened to a word we have said!"
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Nessa smiled as she looked at her reflection. Maybe Legolas was right, maybe she should live more for the moment. Maybe she worried too much about tomorrow. She was wearing a pale green gown, it fell in layers to the ground where it chased after her heels as she walked. Her hair was done up in a french braid with gold ribbon strung through her hazel-colored locks.
She smiled warmly, "Inwe, I don't know how to thank you. This is so incredible!"
Inwe turned a little red, "it isn't that incredible, you're the one that makes it incredible."
Nessa smiled, "thank-you, Inwe. I will be sure to make it up to you somehow!"
"No, that is not necessary, this is my job. I need not thanks," she smiled humbly.
Nessa shook her head, "no, you did a miraculous job, that is deserving of thanks."
Inwe smiled and nodded, "your welcome," she paused, "Nessa."
Nessa smiled, "when does the ball start?" She asked excitedly.
Inwe shrugged, "in a matter of minutes, I would presume."
Nessa jumped, "oh! That soon?"
Inwe laughed, "what, are we getting nervous?"
She turned a little red, "no, no, why would I be?"
"Don't worry, the King is going to love you. You have nothing to worry about."
She nodded, breathing deeply, "I don't know. I have heard so many things about the King."
Inwe smiled, "you have nothing to worry about. Just smile, and I am sure everyone will love you."
Nessa nodded, "thank-you, again, for everything, Inwe. I hope to see you again sometime."
She smiled and nodded, "me too, but I have to go now. Have fun tonight." She smiled warmly, and left the room. Nessa went back to looking at herself in the mirror, not quite believing what she saw. She felt like a princess, but she was not sure she was deserving of this feeling.
Another faint knock was head on her door, "Nessa?" Legolas voice rang through, "it's me, Legolas. Are you ready?"
Nessa smiled, hurrying to answer it, "I'm coming!" She smiled as she opened the door to face him.
He looked not only handsome, but even enchanting in his light blue tunic, "hey," she smiled back at him, unsure of what to say.
He smiled at her warmly, "you look beautiful, Ness." He said in awe of her, "and I am glad that you decided to come."
She nodded, "I'm glad too," she looked down for a moment, "and I'm going to try not to worry so much any more. You're right Legolas, I have to try living in the moment. The times that I have been truly happy is when I have forgotten about consequences and rules, and I want that happiness back." She looked up at him, smiling, "strangely enough, all those times have mainly been with you."
Legolas leaned down, and kissed her warmly on her pale lips, "these past few days have been the happiest for me too, Nessa," he whispered in her ear.
She smiled, as he put his arm around her waist, "shall we?" She asked almost breathlessly.
He nodded, "we shall," he smiled brightly as they walked down the long hallway together.
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Hoped you liked it, sorry again I have taken so long to update recently. Heh. Heh. Anyways, hopefully the next chapter will be up soon, but it is getting to the end of the year (::dances::) and that means exams (::sobs hysterically::) and that means I might actually have to apply myself. Goody. Anyways, thoses aren't coming up til June, but you know how it goes. We'll start reviewing in May.
Thanks again for all the reivews!
Love Always (please),
Arwen
Anyways, thank you so much for all the reviews! 57! Wohoo! The highest I've ever been (and probably will ever be!). I guess in short, ::cries dramatically:: you like me, you really, really like me!
Enjoy!
Love ya!
Arwen
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"Legolas, when are we going to see Nessa again?" Ñandelle asked as they walked through the awaking marketplace.
"Yes, Legolas, we have yet to meet this she-elf whom you seem so fond of," Linnende laughed.
"We would really like to meet her," Nindo looked slyly over at Linnende, "besides is it not tradition in a courting for the friends to meet the she- elf whom their friend is so in love with. You know, to welcome this she-elf into our circle of friends with open arms."
Ñandelle looked excitedly at Legolas, "you mean you really are courting Nessa!"
Legolas turned a light shade of pink, "well, you see, Ñandelle, it is, well," he mumbled for a few moments, until the elfling cut him off again,
"Isn't that Nessa over there!" She pointed to an abandoned cart just a few feet in front of them. A slender figure sat in front of it, wrapped tightly in a cloak, but her face could still be seen.
"No, no, that cannot be Nessa," he thought out loud, "she lives with another family, I met them once, very nice elves," he continued, "proper elves," he said slowly, now running towards the figure.
Nindo and Linnende turned to one another, "oh this is too easy!" They laughed, before running after him.
"Ow! Legolas! Slow down! You're going to fast!" Ñandelle complained, still dragging behind Legolas.
Legolas held tightly on to Ñandelle's hand, pulling her after him, a panic now taking over him. Everything was blocked out around him; all he saw was the she-elf in front of him. He could see the she-elf in full view, and without a doubt the sleeping form in front of him was Nessa. His Nessa.
He dropped down in front of her, leaving Ñandelle behind him, still complaining. He placed his hands on her slender shoulders shaking her slightly, "Nessa," he whispered.
She jerked awake, her eyes wide and full of fear.
"Shh, it's alright, it will be alright. It's me, Ness, it's me," he whispered, pulling her into a warm embrace.
She could feel her eyes swelling up again with tears as she put her arms around him, crying on to his shoulder. "Legolas," she whispered back to him, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry about, Ness," he rubbed her back reassuringly, "come on, let's get you back to your home." He smiled warmly, grabbing her hand and starting to push himself upwards.
She shook her head, "I cannot go back, Legolas. I have failed them." She fell back into her crouched position, clinging onto his hand.
"What?" He too dropped down, crouching in front of her, looking intently into her eyes.
She nodded, "Alassea and Mablung. I have failed them. I promised I would take heed to what they said, but I didn't. Alassea said not to fall in love with you, but I did, Legolas, I did!"
Legolas smiled, "as I did I well, Nessa. It is not your fault, I was the one who convinced you that everything would be alright. This is my fault."
She shook her head, "this is the second family I have lost, Legolas, you don't understand."
He looked at her warmly, pulling her into another warm embrace, "you haven't lost me, and you won't, Nessa. And you haven't lost your family, you will find them again sometime. Elves say things we don't mean all the time, no race is ever free of that fault. Trust me, in time, you will find them as they will find you."
"Legolas, with all my heart I want to stay with you, but, Legolas what if they're right!" She began sobbing harder, "last night, Legolas, I was alone."
Linnende, grabbed Ñandelle's hand and pulled back, "shh, little one, there are sometimes when elves are best left alone," she whispered, having somewhat of a change of heart. She may have enjoyed teasing Legolas, but this was not a laughing matter.
Nindo looked at her strangely, then nodded, understanding her intentions. He followed silently behind them, letting Legolas and Nessa have their space right now.
"No, no you weren't Nessa! You should have come and found me! I would have taken care of you!"
She shook her head, "you do not understand Legolas. The guards would have never let me in there, not without reason. Legolas! They would have never believed that we even knew each other!"
He shook his head, leaning it on her own, "I'm so sorry, this is all my fault. I never meant you any harm," he too began feeling tears swell up into her eyes, "I am sorry, Nessa. I am the reason you have lost that family."
"Legolas, maybe, maybe we should have just stayed friends. Maybe this was a mistake. Hell, maybe I have been wrong this entire time. I should have never left home. I should have never left Rivendell."
"I'm glad you did, Nessa. I thank the valor everyday that I met you, that I was lucky enough to kiss you, and be loved by you," he paused for a moment, not sure of what to say, "Ness, I love you, and I am so sorry that for one moment I made you hurt. I made you doubt, and that I made you cry."
Nessa placed her head on Legolas's shoulder, sobbing into it. Her body shook wildly, this was the first time in a long time that she had cried so hard. Then again, she had never felt this way before. To love someone so strongly, yet to have all these obstacles, and to have lost almost everything in the process of obtaining this love.
Legolas rubbed Nessa's back softly, trying to calm her. He didn't know what to say to her that would make her feel all right again. This was all wrong. What happened to the happy moment?
"Ness, what if I gave up my claim to the throne. I have siblings that could follow as the next King after my father passes over. Ness, then we would both just be regular elves. No nobility, no formalities, just Nessa and Legolas. Nothing more, nothing less."
She shook her head, "Legolas, I could never live with that. I know how deeply you care for Mirkwood, you may resent formalities, but you will be a great king. If you gave up your claim, you would regret it forever."
He smiled slightly, "but there is no law that prevents a elf of noble birth loving an elf of non-noble birth."
"There might not be a law, but Legolas, it is society that looks poorly on it. I don't want your reputation to suffer on my account."
Legolas smiled and shook his head, "why do you care what others think of you, Ness? If you love someone, shouldn't that be reason enough?"
She sighed, "I love you Legolas, I just don't know if that is enough."
He smiled, "then maybe we should find out, are you up for an adventure?" He pulled her back again so that he could look into her eyes. Those eyes that intrigued him so.
She smiled, sniffling, "but what about,"
He put a finger to her lips, "stop worrying about tomorrow Ness, it will come when it comes," he kissed her gently on the lips, holding her in a warm embrace, "I love you Nessa. That is all that matters to me."
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Later that afternoon, Nessa moved in to one of the many open rooms in the castle. It felt odd being there, but at least this way she would be closer to Legolas. She wouldn't be alone. At least not tonight anyways. She may have been afraid, but he was right. She had to stop thinking about what may lie ahead and just live for the moment. The beautiful moment.
A light knock was heard on the door, "Lady Nessa?" A timid voice rang through the wooden door to her room.
"Yes, who is it?"
A young she-elf pushed open the door, she was fairly short and had long honey blonde hair tied back in a long braid. She smiled, "Prince Legolas sent me, he said that you would be needing a dress for this evening." She bowed slightly, "my name is Inwe, and it is a pleasure meeting you."
Nessa smiled, "Inwe, that is a beautiful name."
"Thank-you, milady."
She shook her head, "Inwe, you need not bow to me," she walked over to the she-elf, "I'm no different then you."
She looked up at Nessa, "but, milady, I am a servant, and it is customary,"
Nessa cut her off, "no, no, please, do not treat me any different. I was going to be a servant here myself a few months back, but I got lucky and asked the right elf for directions." Nessa smiled, trying to hide her sadness, "he was kind enough to take me in with his family."
Inwe smiled, "that sounds wonderful, but the valor has forsaken me a long time ago. It would never smile upon me with such glee."
Nessa shook her head, "what do you mean?"
She sighed, "I left my home, I left my family alone. What kind of elf does that make me?" She silently scolded herself, "I thought I could do something more with my life, but, somehow I got stuck here. Some dream, huh?"
"We are not all that different, Inwe," Nessa smiled, "and I am glad to have met you as well."
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"Legolas, are you serious! Your Atar is not going to understand! He is going to be furious!" Linnende yelled at her friend, "he will not accept her!"
"Legolas, I hate to say it, but Linnende is right. Your Atar was never the understanding type. He does not accept marriages between the classes," Nindo, in a more calm manner, explained to his friend.
Legolas shook his head, "no, he will accept her. I know it," he smiled, "he is going to love her."
Nindo sighed, "what if he doesn't, Legolas. Have you ever thought about that?"
"You just promised Nessa that she could stay here," Linnende reminded him, "if your Atar does not accept her then she will be homeless again! You cannot do that to her!"
"You two worry too much," Legolas laughed, "don't worry, everything is going to work out. It always does." He smiled, as he walked away further into the gardens.
Linnende and Nindo looked at each other, and then chased after him, "Legolas!"
"Have you not listened to a word we have said!"
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Nessa smiled as she looked at her reflection. Maybe Legolas was right, maybe she should live more for the moment. Maybe she worried too much about tomorrow. She was wearing a pale green gown, it fell in layers to the ground where it chased after her heels as she walked. Her hair was done up in a french braid with gold ribbon strung through her hazel-colored locks.
She smiled warmly, "Inwe, I don't know how to thank you. This is so incredible!"
Inwe turned a little red, "it isn't that incredible, you're the one that makes it incredible."
Nessa smiled, "thank-you, Inwe. I will be sure to make it up to you somehow!"
"No, that is not necessary, this is my job. I need not thanks," she smiled humbly.
Nessa shook her head, "no, you did a miraculous job, that is deserving of thanks."
Inwe smiled and nodded, "your welcome," she paused, "Nessa."
Nessa smiled, "when does the ball start?" She asked excitedly.
Inwe shrugged, "in a matter of minutes, I would presume."
Nessa jumped, "oh! That soon?"
Inwe laughed, "what, are we getting nervous?"
She turned a little red, "no, no, why would I be?"
"Don't worry, the King is going to love you. You have nothing to worry about."
She nodded, breathing deeply, "I don't know. I have heard so many things about the King."
Inwe smiled, "you have nothing to worry about. Just smile, and I am sure everyone will love you."
Nessa nodded, "thank-you, again, for everything, Inwe. I hope to see you again sometime."
She smiled and nodded, "me too, but I have to go now. Have fun tonight." She smiled warmly, and left the room. Nessa went back to looking at herself in the mirror, not quite believing what she saw. She felt like a princess, but she was not sure she was deserving of this feeling.
Another faint knock was head on her door, "Nessa?" Legolas voice rang through, "it's me, Legolas. Are you ready?"
Nessa smiled, hurrying to answer it, "I'm coming!" She smiled as she opened the door to face him.
He looked not only handsome, but even enchanting in his light blue tunic, "hey," she smiled back at him, unsure of what to say.
He smiled at her warmly, "you look beautiful, Ness." He said in awe of her, "and I am glad that you decided to come."
She nodded, "I'm glad too," she looked down for a moment, "and I'm going to try not to worry so much any more. You're right Legolas, I have to try living in the moment. The times that I have been truly happy is when I have forgotten about consequences and rules, and I want that happiness back." She looked up at him, smiling, "strangely enough, all those times have mainly been with you."
Legolas leaned down, and kissed her warmly on her pale lips, "these past few days have been the happiest for me too, Nessa," he whispered in her ear.
She smiled, as he put his arm around her waist, "shall we?" She asked almost breathlessly.
He nodded, "we shall," he smiled brightly as they walked down the long hallway together.
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Hoped you liked it, sorry again I have taken so long to update recently. Heh. Heh. Anyways, hopefully the next chapter will be up soon, but it is getting to the end of the year (::dances::) and that means exams (::sobs hysterically::) and that means I might actually have to apply myself. Goody. Anyways, thoses aren't coming up til June, but you know how it goes. We'll start reviewing in May.
Thanks again for all the reivews!
Love Always (please),
Arwen