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Chapter 10: Wonderful News

Legolas stirred from his spot on the floor. The chair had grown uncomfortable, but the floor proved to be no better. His arms were all covered in red spots from how he was lying. He rubbed them away then looked back at Azura's bed. Her eyes were still closed.

He sighed and sat up. "There has got to be a better way to sleep."

"Here ya are lad. A bit of breakfast to raise your spirits," Gimli said bringing a tray with some dishes on it into the room.

"Thanks Gimli, but I'm not hungry," Legolas said as Gimli sat down in front of him.

"But you haven't eaten in 3 days. You need to eat something. I'd be telling Azura the same thing if you were the one in trouble."

Legolas smiled. He picked up a bowl and began picking at the food. Every 5 minutes he would look back at the bed begging Azura to awake from her nightmare.

Azura could hear voices. Her body felt well once again and she quickly sat up feeling refreshed and eager to be outside once more. Legolas looked up at her and his eyes grew wide. He dropped the bowl and went to her side taking her hand into his.

"Azura you're finally well again. This is wonderful," he turned to Gimli. "Quick Gimli go and get my father."

"Right away," Gimli said jumping up, still holding his bowl, and ran out of the room.

"Legolas I'm so sorry," Azura, cried tears beginning to form in her eyes.

"Why are you sorry Azura? You saved my life and the life of your sister. You should be congratulated for your heroics. And here's mine." He leaned over and gave her a passionate kiss.

"Well I'm glad to see you up again Azura," Thranduil said as he walked into the room. Legolas held onto her, as Azura cheeks became a bright red. "And as always my son you have wasted no time in welcoming her back from a deep sleep.

Legolas cleared his throat. "Yes sir."

Thranduil turned to Azura and smiled. "Well child I must admit that I am pleased to see you up and about again. We've all been worried about you. But I now see that true love has brought you back from a world of slumber and pain. Before you were just a servant girl to me when your parents were killed that tragic day years ago, but I am now glad to look at you and say that you are my daughter."

Aducollo came into the room as Azura hugged Legolas tightly. Azura looked up and got out of the bed. She crossed over to Aducollo and held her close. "Azura you did it, you're free." Azura smiled and wiped away a tear that fell down Aducollo's cheek. "You've made your dreams come true."

"Your highness. Does my sister receive freedom as well? I don't think it fair that she should work for me after all she has done."

"You're right. Aducollo you are also released from your job of servant girl. We will have to find some more then, but we can manage. We need to replace Pelladil as well."

Azura's face went white. "What happened to her? I don't remember much after what happened."

Legolas came over and put his arms around her.

"She was petrified by my magic, but after a time she became herself again. I went and talked to her, but she was angered and she spat in my face. I don't know what turned her to this evil life, but I can tell you that she is now under tight security. She will not harm you anymore."

Azura sighed. "Thank goodness. I never want to be near her again."

"I'll protect you then," Legolas said whispering into her ear.

"It's settled then. Azura and Legolas you two will be married on our upcoming holiday," Thranduil said.

"But ada that's only 3 days away," Legolas stated.

"I know. You two better get started then."

Legolas and Azura looked at each other in shock. Only 3 days to plan the most important day of their lives. But they knew for sure that they could pull it off…

Another is done and one more will soon begin. Isn't this getting exciting?