Chapter 6: Arriving at Mirkwood, Party, and Returning to Rivendell

Once they came to Mirkwood, King Thranduil came out of the castle to see his son and daughter-in-law. "Arwen, Legolas, welcome to Mirkwood," he said. Legolas walked over and hugged his father. "Na na on na cen le ad, adar," she said. (It is great to see you again, father.) Legolas said. Thranduil looked at his son with a smile. Legolas smiled at Thranduil before gesturing Arwen to come forward. Thranduil then walked over to Arwen and smiled at her. "Tonight, there will be a ceremony for the celebration of you coming into our family," Thranduil said. Arwen smiled and Legolas chuckled when elf maidens took Arwen upstairs. "Your mother made the same face when the maidens came to take her upstairs. I couldn't help but laugh," Thranduil said. Legolas then burst out laughing at the thought of his beloved mother being dragged upstairs with the same look on her face that Arwen had. "They have no idea what is going on tonight," Legolas said.

"No, but you would, you have to get ready yourself, my son," Thranduil said.

Legolas nodded and then he went to get ready for the banquet.

Arwen was brought to a river so she would be able to bathe. Once she was bathed, they dressed her into the most beautiful gown she ever saw. "Wait until tonight, milady. Prince Legolas won't be able to be apart from you. The same way his father reacted when he saw his mother," one maiden said. Arwen looked at her confused. "Excuse me, but can you tell me what is gong to happen tonight?" Arwen asked.

"Certainly, milady, I am Enethreu, these are my friends, Eirien, Manadhiel, and Brennil. We are your servants while you're here in Mirkwood. Tonight, you'll be part of the Mirkwood people. The royal ones of Mirkwood that chose a wife or a husband outside of Mirkwood, come here to have a banquet in the honor of our people. Once the banquet is finished, you are part of the family. We do this, because it'll make you become part of our people," Enethreu said.

"I am to have this banquet in the honor of your people and my father's people?" She asked.

Eirien nodded. "Yes, Legolas' mother had to do the same when she married King Thranduil," Brennil said. Arwen allowed the maidens to get her ready for this banquet. They helped her back up to the room to get her ready for the banquet.

Once she was finished, Arwen looked into the mirror to look at herself. She look absolutely beautiful.

The gown was white and like her other gowns, it was made of pure silk. She had a beautiful diamond upon her brow. She had a two beautiful bracelets on her wrists and the Evenstar that Legolas gave them to them to give it back to her was around her neck again. She had white ribbons throughout her hair. To the maidens and like everyone else that saw her, believe her to be the most beautiful elf in all Middle-Earth.

"You look beautiful milady," Manadhiel said. Arwen smiled at her maidens. "Thank you," she said. Enetheru then helped Arwen to her feet. "We must go," she said. Arwen nodded and watched as the girls placed a beautiful veil over her head and it covered her face. Then the maidens led her down to the ballroom.

Legolas was in the ballroom, waiting for his wife. He looked more handsome than ever. He wore all gold and white with a green jewel upon his brow. Then Thranduil stood up and Legolas stood next to him. The doors open and the four maidens came in with Arwen in the middle of them. Legolas walked over to Arwen and his eyes widened to see how beautiful she was. Arwen gave Legolas a gentle smile and stroked his cheek. Legolas grasped her hand and kissed the top of it. "Shall we dance, milady?" He asked. Arwen nodded and Legolas led her out to the dance floor. Everyone in the ballroom watched as Legolas and Arwen danced with smiles on their faces. "Le ier vanima," he whispered. (You are beautiful.) Arwen sighed and placed her head on his shoulder. Legolas held his wife close and kissed the top of her head. He couldn't wait until the banquet was over. he wanted to be with is wife all night long. Then, the time came for Arwen to step in front of King Thranduil. Thranduil smiled at Arwen as she stood before him. "Arwen Undómiel, daughter of Elrond, if I am not mistaken, you have married my son, Legolas Greenleaf, before he left to help destroy the Ring, did you not?" Thranduil asked. Arwen nodded with a gentle smile on her face. "Do you love, my son, Arwen Undómiel?" Thranduil said.

"Yes, milord, I love your son, very, very much," Arwen replied.

"Legolas," Thranduil said.

Legolas stepped forward and smiled at Arwen. Thranduil then placed Arwen's hand into Legolas' and smiled at them. "I have accepted your marriage," he said. Legolas and Arwen smiled at each other before he pulled her into a gentle kiss.

That night, Legolas led his wife upstairs with a smile on his face. Arwen smiled back at him and then once they reached their room, Legolas let her in before pulling her into a passionate kiss. That night, the two lovers made-love to each other once again.

*Two Months Later*

Arwen smiled as she lied in her bed. She was with child, she was finally carrying her son. Legolas was excited when she told him that she was with child. Thranduil was proud to know that his son's child would be born in Mirkwood. It has been many years since a child has been born in Mirkwood. Arwen placed a hand on her stomach to feel the child in her womb grow. "You seem deep in thought," Legolas whispered. Arwen leaned against her husband with a sigh. "I was just thinking of our child," Arwen said. Legolas kissed the side of her head and held her close. "Why must you go to Rivendell?" He asked.

"I have to see my father, he deserves to know that I am having a child," she said.

She turned to look at him. "Come with me," she said. Legolas stroked her cheek and looked into her eyes. He could see that she was pleading for him to go to Rivendell. Legolas kissed her forehead and smiled at her. "Fine, I'll go with you," he said. Arwen hugged Legolas tight with a smile. "Thank you," she said. Legolas hugged her back with a smile.

*Two Days Later*

"Are you sure you want to do this? I mean, you'll be gone for a couple of months," Arwen said. Legolas squeezed his wife's hand with a smile. "If you're there with me, I can die happy," he said. Arwen smiled and kissed his cheek. "To Rivendell," Legolas said. Their horses rode off with the Prince and Princess on their backs.

When they arrived at Rivendell, she saw her father waiting for her. She got off her horse and hurried over to her father. Elrond hugged his daughter tight with a smile. "I have missed you my daughter," he said.

"I have missed you too, father," she said.

Elrond stroked his daughter's cheek and saw the look in her eye that Celebrían had when she first found out she was with child. "Adar, im ah hèn," she said. Elrond looked at Legolas and Arwen with a smile on his face. "I am happy for you, Legolas is an honorable man and you are an honorable woman, you deserve to have this child," he said. Arwen smiled and held onto Legolas' hand. "Where will the child be born, here or Mirkwood?" Elrond asked.

"Legolas' father insists that the child to be born in Mirkwood. He said that it has been many years since a child has been born. Many of the elves had left as you know so he would like to have this child to be born there before he leaves too," Arwen explained.

Elrond nodded and looked at Legolas. "I believe you have been taking care of my daughter, are you not?" Elrond asked.

"I am taking great care of your daughter, Elrond. She's a very strong girl and I love her very much," Legolas said.

Elrond nodded and then they walked inside.