...:: For Her ::...
(Peace At Last)
It had been a week since that night in the forest where Legolas and
Haldir faced off for Buffy's love. The Fellowship had taken time off
for Legolas to heal before they were to continue on with their task.
Legolas had noticed qualities in Buffy of which he had never before
seen in anyone else and this made him love her even more. He did not
love her just because she was simply the most stunning creature he had
ever laid eyes on, her soul, her heart, the very being of her
attracted him to her. Indeed, Legolas was curious by nature and always
attracted to the pure beauty and innocence that was, Buffy seemed to
be the mother of it all. Her kindness, her generosity, her ability to
love everyone for who they were and what they had to give to the
world. All these things were special and sacred to Buffy and that is
why it didn't shock Legolas to find out that Buffy had convinced the
Lord and Lady to drop the charges against Haldir. In fact, Haldir
apologized countless times for his actions a week ago, Legolas had
never held anything against him. He understood that Haldir was
attracted to Buffy for the same reasons. He no longer had to remain in
a bed, as a few days had passed from that night, he was already well
enough to walk around. Lady Galadriel reminded him many times to be
careful and to make sure he didn't exhaust himself further. But today
seemed a good day to rest in a bed and await arrivals of the
Fellowship, especially the hobbits who made a habit of visiting just
to ask questions. He wasn't concerned of that, although he cared about
everyone in the Fellowship, only one mattered to him the most. Buffy.
"You look wonderful today, Legolas. Why is it you choose to spend the
day in bed?" Legolas's thoughts stopped dead in their tracks as soon
as Haldir's voice came into play. This was extremely shocking, Haldir
coming to see him? "Indeed." Was all Legolas could manage to let loose
from his choked throat. Haldir took a seat next to him, he realized
the closeness. They were all alone, Haldir had expressed a liking to
the Galadhrim on speaking with Legolas in private. "Legolas, I assure
you that I am not here to apologize anymore, although I'm sure you
were certain that was the case. Indeed, I am truly sorry for my
actions, but I've come to observe your actions regarding someone we
both hold in high regards. You know of whom I speak." Legolas nodded
solemnly. "Yes, is that the nature of which this conversation will be
taking us?" Haldir gave a half smile, but soon became serious. "Much
more pressing matters at heart, young one?" Legolas shook his head,
staring Haldir straight in the eye. "Nothing means more to me, you
know that." Haldir thought about this statement for a good while
before continuing. "Excellent! And that is how it should stay. I do
not have to inform you of my own feelings toward her. Do I not?"
Legolas shook his head. "Not at all, cousin. I know very well how you
feel, I do not hold any grudge toward you or yours. Quite the
contrary! I do love you all very much, despite what happened before. I
always have and I always will."
"I, too, love you, fair cousin. But this is not the reason of which I
have come to speak to you with." Legolas nodded, sitting up straight.
"Speak of it, then." Haldir gave a quick grin at the hurriedness of
Legolas. Nothing had changed between them it seemed, even when
everything was different. "She is in love with you, Legolas. But
before you both consider acting upon anything I wanted a few words on
my part to be said." Legolas nodded, understanding. "You have the
right." Haldir smiled at the courtesy. "It is true, I still love her
and still hope for her to come back to me, the grief is too new. But,
I do not play myself into believing that my own wont is going to
change anything that has taken place. I must accept that she loves
you, not me." Haldir paused, a grief coming over him like the shadow
from Mordor to Gondor and the rest of Middle-Earth. Legolas did
nothing but glance down at Haldir's hands which were entangled in each
other. "Promise me you will love her with all you have and when you
can love her no more, have the courtesy to end it properly." Legolas
looked up into Haldir's eyes and saw that his eyes were down to the
floor, tears swelling in them. "You have my word. But I do know, I
shall never stop loving her. Not as long as my heart still beats. Not
as long as I can still breathe. Never." This seemed of some resolve to
the Elf before him, but Legolas did feel sorrow for the way the
relationship between Buffy and him. Legolas hoped Buffy would never
feel that way toward him.
Legolas placed his hand on top of Haldir's lap in comfort and
reassurance. "I wish it had ended differently for you and her,
cousin." Haldir gave a sad smile and placed his hand upon Legolas's.
"Indeed, I wish the same. We mustn't linger on it forever though.
Buffy truly is one of a kind, she is the only woman I had ever loved
and ever will love. If someday she decides to come back to me, I shall
remain here. Waiting. Do not get me wrong, Legolas. I have no intent
on taking her from you. That I cannot do, for she has done so much for
me and if it makes her happy to be with you, than it is you with whom
she shall be. You see, centuries ago, I had known of lust and love. To
me they were one in the same. These past couple of months have changed
me forever, fair cousin. I know how to love and I know how it feels to
be loved in return. The greatest thing in this world," Haldir looked
into Legolas's eyes now, staring back at him. He was making sure his
point was coming across clear as day and it was. It really was. "Is
just to love...," Haldir shut his eyes for a moment, a single tear
falling. "And be loved in return." This moment pulled at Legolas's
heart. "She is the best Elf I have ever met, Legolas. She is probably
the best Elf anyone will ever meet. Her power to love everything for
what it is, not what it is not. Her power to see things, know things
that no one can possibly know except The Powers That Be. All of the
Galadhrim fell in love with her when she arrived her. They could see
her soul, her heart. Sadly, all I could see was a beautiful woman....
I did not discover how special she was until it was too late and that
has been what has lead to the relationships downfall. I do know, she
did love me at one time. She sung to me and I could feel it and the
turmoil she felt."
Haldir shook his head, recollecting the past he shared with Buffy. "I
will never forget what she told me once.... It has been on my mind for
weeks now. 'People may doubt what you say, but they shall always
believe what you do.' That and another thing, 'Give the world the best
that you have and the best will come back to you.' I hadn't understood
the clarity of those words until now. Please.... Do not make the same
mistake that I did." Legolas squeezed Haldir's leg. "I shall remember
this day for all eternity. I assure you, Buffy is in good hands."
Haldir patted Legolas's wrist and stood. "Indeed." It was only when
Haldir reached the door, that he turned and bowed in Legolas's
direction. He opened the door and Buffy had been waiting outside,
about to knock. Haldir bowed in Buffy's direction and Legolas couldn't
see what she did in return, but he could tell from Haldir's expression
that Buffy returned the same gesture. After Haldir stepped outside,
along with Buffy, he closed the door. Legolas was determined to hear
what was being said and so, he pushed his way off the bed, grimacing
as the stitches tugged with his effort. Being very lazy for a week has
done this to you, Legolas thought to himself. Legolas walked stealthy
to the door and leaned against it, listening.
"I am glad to see you on this day, Haldir. Orophin told me that you
were discussing something with Legolas, so I did not wish to disturb
whatever it was." Legolas wondered why Buffy wanted to see Haldir
today. "Indeed, it was a good talk." Legolas knew that Buffy was
probably either smiling or in thought. "Are you not here to speak with
Legolas." Another pause after Haldir had spoken again. What was Buffy
saying that he could not hear? "Some things need to be made clear
before anything else happens, Haldir." The same thing Haldir had said
to him upon arriving to this talan! What could she possibly need to
say to him that she already had not? "I love you, Haldir. I am just
not ready for what you asked of me a few nights ago." Another pause.
This was madness! So Buffy did not love him after all. What a horrible
day, indeed. First, Haldir tells him it is ok for him to be with Buffy
and now, he is hearing with his own ears that Buffy doesn't want him!
"Tis true, I shall admit, I am in love with Legolas." These last words
made him rethink what he had just thought. So Buffy does love him
after all! This was great. "I wanted to let you know that as long as I
am with him, I will remain in friendship with you. That will always be
the case, no matter whom I am with."
Haldir was pleased to hear this! There was hope for himself and Buffy
to reunite. A new bounce sprang into his step. Nothing after that was
said, simply an embrace. "Haldir, if I end up remaining with
Legolas... or if you have fallen for someone else.... Remember never
to hold on... because you are too afraid to let go.... Or do not be
afraid to give up the good for the great." Haldir parted from the
embrace, his arms still lingering around her waist. "You are the
great, Buffy. It's time you realize that." Buffy blushed. "Thank you.
Indeed, you are a true friend and I shall cherish this friendship of
ours, the way I cherish your love." The door opened to reveal
Legolas's mock-shocked expression. Haldir could tell that Legolas had
been listening and was now putting on an act of shock, pretending he
had not just heard what had been said. A smile curved his lips.
"Welcome Legolas! I had hoped you would step out of bed today and join
everyone by the fountain one last night until your departure
tomorrow."
(Peace At Last)
It had been a week since that night in the forest where Legolas and
Haldir faced off for Buffy's love. The Fellowship had taken time off
for Legolas to heal before they were to continue on with their task.
Legolas had noticed qualities in Buffy of which he had never before
seen in anyone else and this made him love her even more. He did not
love her just because she was simply the most stunning creature he had
ever laid eyes on, her soul, her heart, the very being of her
attracted him to her. Indeed, Legolas was curious by nature and always
attracted to the pure beauty and innocence that was, Buffy seemed to
be the mother of it all. Her kindness, her generosity, her ability to
love everyone for who they were and what they had to give to the
world. All these things were special and sacred to Buffy and that is
why it didn't shock Legolas to find out that Buffy had convinced the
Lord and Lady to drop the charges against Haldir. In fact, Haldir
apologized countless times for his actions a week ago, Legolas had
never held anything against him. He understood that Haldir was
attracted to Buffy for the same reasons. He no longer had to remain in
a bed, as a few days had passed from that night, he was already well
enough to walk around. Lady Galadriel reminded him many times to be
careful and to make sure he didn't exhaust himself further. But today
seemed a good day to rest in a bed and await arrivals of the
Fellowship, especially the hobbits who made a habit of visiting just
to ask questions. He wasn't concerned of that, although he cared about
everyone in the Fellowship, only one mattered to him the most. Buffy.
"You look wonderful today, Legolas. Why is it you choose to spend the
day in bed?" Legolas's thoughts stopped dead in their tracks as soon
as Haldir's voice came into play. This was extremely shocking, Haldir
coming to see him? "Indeed." Was all Legolas could manage to let loose
from his choked throat. Haldir took a seat next to him, he realized
the closeness. They were all alone, Haldir had expressed a liking to
the Galadhrim on speaking with Legolas in private. "Legolas, I assure
you that I am not here to apologize anymore, although I'm sure you
were certain that was the case. Indeed, I am truly sorry for my
actions, but I've come to observe your actions regarding someone we
both hold in high regards. You know of whom I speak." Legolas nodded
solemnly. "Yes, is that the nature of which this conversation will be
taking us?" Haldir gave a half smile, but soon became serious. "Much
more pressing matters at heart, young one?" Legolas shook his head,
staring Haldir straight in the eye. "Nothing means more to me, you
know that." Haldir thought about this statement for a good while
before continuing. "Excellent! And that is how it should stay. I do
not have to inform you of my own feelings toward her. Do I not?"
Legolas shook his head. "Not at all, cousin. I know very well how you
feel, I do not hold any grudge toward you or yours. Quite the
contrary! I do love you all very much, despite what happened before. I
always have and I always will."
"I, too, love you, fair cousin. But this is not the reason of which I
have come to speak to you with." Legolas nodded, sitting up straight.
"Speak of it, then." Haldir gave a quick grin at the hurriedness of
Legolas. Nothing had changed between them it seemed, even when
everything was different. "She is in love with you, Legolas. But
before you both consider acting upon anything I wanted a few words on
my part to be said." Legolas nodded, understanding. "You have the
right." Haldir smiled at the courtesy. "It is true, I still love her
and still hope for her to come back to me, the grief is too new. But,
I do not play myself into believing that my own wont is going to
change anything that has taken place. I must accept that she loves
you, not me." Haldir paused, a grief coming over him like the shadow
from Mordor to Gondor and the rest of Middle-Earth. Legolas did
nothing but glance down at Haldir's hands which were entangled in each
other. "Promise me you will love her with all you have and when you
can love her no more, have the courtesy to end it properly." Legolas
looked up into Haldir's eyes and saw that his eyes were down to the
floor, tears swelling in them. "You have my word. But I do know, I
shall never stop loving her. Not as long as my heart still beats. Not
as long as I can still breathe. Never." This seemed of some resolve to
the Elf before him, but Legolas did feel sorrow for the way the
relationship between Buffy and him. Legolas hoped Buffy would never
feel that way toward him.
Legolas placed his hand on top of Haldir's lap in comfort and
reassurance. "I wish it had ended differently for you and her,
cousin." Haldir gave a sad smile and placed his hand upon Legolas's.
"Indeed, I wish the same. We mustn't linger on it forever though.
Buffy truly is one of a kind, she is the only woman I had ever loved
and ever will love. If someday she decides to come back to me, I shall
remain here. Waiting. Do not get me wrong, Legolas. I have no intent
on taking her from you. That I cannot do, for she has done so much for
me and if it makes her happy to be with you, than it is you with whom
she shall be. You see, centuries ago, I had known of lust and love. To
me they were one in the same. These past couple of months have changed
me forever, fair cousin. I know how to love and I know how it feels to
be loved in return. The greatest thing in this world," Haldir looked
into Legolas's eyes now, staring back at him. He was making sure his
point was coming across clear as day and it was. It really was. "Is
just to love...," Haldir shut his eyes for a moment, a single tear
falling. "And be loved in return." This moment pulled at Legolas's
heart. "She is the best Elf I have ever met, Legolas. She is probably
the best Elf anyone will ever meet. Her power to love everything for
what it is, not what it is not. Her power to see things, know things
that no one can possibly know except The Powers That Be. All of the
Galadhrim fell in love with her when she arrived her. They could see
her soul, her heart. Sadly, all I could see was a beautiful woman....
I did not discover how special she was until it was too late and that
has been what has lead to the relationships downfall. I do know, she
did love me at one time. She sung to me and I could feel it and the
turmoil she felt."
Haldir shook his head, recollecting the past he shared with Buffy. "I
will never forget what she told me once.... It has been on my mind for
weeks now. 'People may doubt what you say, but they shall always
believe what you do.' That and another thing, 'Give the world the best
that you have and the best will come back to you.' I hadn't understood
the clarity of those words until now. Please.... Do not make the same
mistake that I did." Legolas squeezed Haldir's leg. "I shall remember
this day for all eternity. I assure you, Buffy is in good hands."
Haldir patted Legolas's wrist and stood. "Indeed." It was only when
Haldir reached the door, that he turned and bowed in Legolas's
direction. He opened the door and Buffy had been waiting outside,
about to knock. Haldir bowed in Buffy's direction and Legolas couldn't
see what she did in return, but he could tell from Haldir's expression
that Buffy returned the same gesture. After Haldir stepped outside,
along with Buffy, he closed the door. Legolas was determined to hear
what was being said and so, he pushed his way off the bed, grimacing
as the stitches tugged with his effort. Being very lazy for a week has
done this to you, Legolas thought to himself. Legolas walked stealthy
to the door and leaned against it, listening.
"I am glad to see you on this day, Haldir. Orophin told me that you
were discussing something with Legolas, so I did not wish to disturb
whatever it was." Legolas wondered why Buffy wanted to see Haldir
today. "Indeed, it was a good talk." Legolas knew that Buffy was
probably either smiling or in thought. "Are you not here to speak with
Legolas." Another pause after Haldir had spoken again. What was Buffy
saying that he could not hear? "Some things need to be made clear
before anything else happens, Haldir." The same thing Haldir had said
to him upon arriving to this talan! What could she possibly need to
say to him that she already had not? "I love you, Haldir. I am just
not ready for what you asked of me a few nights ago." Another pause.
This was madness! So Buffy did not love him after all. What a horrible
day, indeed. First, Haldir tells him it is ok for him to be with Buffy
and now, he is hearing with his own ears that Buffy doesn't want him!
"Tis true, I shall admit, I am in love with Legolas." These last words
made him rethink what he had just thought. So Buffy does love him
after all! This was great. "I wanted to let you know that as long as I
am with him, I will remain in friendship with you. That will always be
the case, no matter whom I am with."
Haldir was pleased to hear this! There was hope for himself and Buffy
to reunite. A new bounce sprang into his step. Nothing after that was
said, simply an embrace. "Haldir, if I end up remaining with
Legolas... or if you have fallen for someone else.... Remember never
to hold on... because you are too afraid to let go.... Or do not be
afraid to give up the good for the great." Haldir parted from the
embrace, his arms still lingering around her waist. "You are the
great, Buffy. It's time you realize that." Buffy blushed. "Thank you.
Indeed, you are a true friend and I shall cherish this friendship of
ours, the way I cherish your love." The door opened to reveal
Legolas's mock-shocked expression. Haldir could tell that Legolas had
been listening and was now putting on an act of shock, pretending he
had not just heard what had been said. A smile curved his lips.
"Welcome Legolas! I had hoped you would step out of bed today and join
everyone by the fountain one last night until your departure
tomorrow."