This is the last chapter to this installment, but I am already in the process of updating a sequel to this story. So don't fear for the worst when I say that this is the end.

Chapter 11: Is This Happiness?

Three days passed by quickly, and just as Legolas and Azura thought they would, everything was ready for their wedding that evening. Aducollo had helped Azura sew together a beautiful white gown and veil.

This particular morning Aducollo couldn't find Azura anywhere. Frantically she searched and finally found her in a corridor near the horse stables looking out the windows into the forest. "Azura here you are. I've been looking all over for you," she said gasping for breath.

"Sorry to worry you. I was just thinking about something and got sidetracked."

"About what?"

"This strange dream I had three nights ago…" She told Aducollo what she had seen and towards the end she saw Aducollo's eyes grow wide.

"This is excellent. What you saw wasn't a dream, but a look into the future. Everyone goes through one when the body senses that marriage is upon them, but not all of them are good like yours. Many end happily and some end in darkness.

'That's what brought mother and father to their end. Thranduil told me that their dreams had shown happy times like our birth, but it ended in a black scene filled with fire and screaming. As terrified about the dreams as they were they still loved one another. They lied about their dreams and said that they would live happily together. They did for a good number of years until a great war came upon Mirkwood. Father was sent to battle and Mother cared for us here.'

'Creatures attacked the palace and Mother was forced to put us in hiding until the danger had passed. However she was too determined to find our father and didn't stay hidden. She ran out and tied to fight off as many as she could, but they overpowered her and killed her.'

'Thranduil found us later on and took us in. For a while he raised us, then gave us jobs as servants. I consider ourselves lucky, but as you can see all dreams aren't all that happy."

By now Azura was in tears. She rolled on her side so her back was up against the wall and slid to the floor. "Why didn't he tell me this? I have the right to know."

"Yes you do, but you were so traumatized by their disappearance that we didn't see it fit to tell you the truth just yet. I almost forgot the details until you told me about your dream. Besides Azura, if you weren't a servant girl how would you have gotten anywhere near Legolas for him to notice you? Be grateful."

"I am grateful," Azura snapped. Aducollo stepped back a bit, startled by Azura's outburst. "Mother was so beautiful. I miss her so much."

"I miss her as well. But now is not the time to be in tears," Aducollo said kneeling before her sister and patting her knee. "I'm sorry to have upset you like this on your big day. Azura can you find any room in your heart to forgive me? It wasn't my place to say such things."

Azura leaned forward and hugged Aducollo tightly. "Of course I forgive you sister. You've been there with me for it all and I know you'll never leave me. Now I'm no longer in the dark about what happened to them. Thank you."

They hugged and Aducollo whipped away Azura's tears. "Come it is time to get you dressed for your big night."

They ran through the halls and just when they reached their quarters Legolas appeared. "Well is she ready yet?" he asked.

Aducollo thought quickly and grabbing a curtain tossed it over Azura's head. "Your highness don't you know it's against the rules to see your bride so early before the wedding?"

"Yes, but I just had to see her. Please take the curtain of her head."

Aducollo opened the door and led Azura inside then closed it leaning against it. "Legolas cheating before you're wedding is not allowed. Now leave so her ladyship can get dressed."

"Maybe I can help."

"I have it perfectly under control. Now please go."

Legolas laughed. "All right I'll go. Just make her beautiful."

"That shouldn't be a problem."

Aducollo hurried into the bedroom and closed the door. Azura was already removing the day dress Legolas had given to her as an early wedding present. Aducollo looked out the window. The sun had already begun to set below the trees. "Let's hurry the ceremony starts soon." She took the dress out of the trunk and helped Azura step into it. "You look stunning."

"Thank you," Azura said going and looking in the mirror.

Everyone gathered in the grand hall. Thranduil walked down the aisle first with two other servant girls throwing flowers into the crowd. He reached the platform and stood still watching the doorway. Gimli appeared first, dressed in his dwarvish best. Legolas soon followed. He looked out to the crowd and waved. Everyone cheered and applauded him.

Azura waited in a nearby room. She sighed and began to pace. "I can't do this. Not with everyone watching my every move."

"Try not to think about them. You'll probably see Legolas and forget all about the other people. Now do you remember what I told you?" Aducollo asked.

"Yes, I have to tell my dream and then we listen to see if Legolas had the same one. Then we do the exchange of vows and gifts. I'll be giving him my necklace as a sign of love. It's all I have. Finally we kiss and acknowledge the life we are to share."

Music played in the grand hall. "Are you ready Azura?"

Azura nodded and Aducollo opened the door and took her hand. They headed for the grand hall and peered inside. Everyone looked at her, but Azura's eyes went straight to Legolas, who was standing before Thranduil. She worked up her courage and began down the aisle.

"She's so lucky."

"I wish I was her."

"She'll make a beautiful princess."

The remarks from the crowd gave her an extra boost of courage and she proudly made it up to the front of the room. She looked into Legolas' eyes and smiled. "You look so beautiful. Are you the servant girl I met all those years ago?" he teased.

"It is quite possible. Why would you doubt it?"

"I'm not sure."

"I am pleased to announce that my son has finally chosen his princess. Our very own, Azura," Thranduil announced. He looked to Azura. "Now dear girl tell us. What did you see in your dream vision? Was it of happiness or of sorrow and grief?"

Azura told them of the child and of the home by the sea. Finally about leaving the lands of Middle Earth and heading towards the Undying Lands. Thranduil nodded and asked Legolas the same question. It turned out that Legolas' dream vision had been the exact same thing only from his point of view. Thranduil looked surprised, but he soon smiled and raised his hands.

"This is a sign of everlasting love between them. By having exact dreams of happiness and joy they will share many loving memories together until they leave this land. It is my joyous honor to join this two in everlasting love and welcome to you Prince Legolas and Princess Azura."

At this Azura's eyes filled with tears. She was now a princess. Everyone in the room began to cheer as Legolas took her into his arms and kissed her. Then together they went down the aisle and out to where Arod was waiting for them. Legolas helped Azura aboard then sat up behind her and took the reins.

Arod shook his mane and reared with a celebrating whinny. Then with a kick of his heels he raced off into the darkness. Azura threw her bouquet and Aducollo caught it. She looked around and saw a younger elf looking at her with a sweet smile. She blushed. Then she looked back toward the new couple. "This is your happy ending sister, but I will be there every step of the way making sure you're okay. For we all know that there will be some exciting moments coming up in your life."

Yeah this story is finished. And as Aducollo said there will be some important moments coming up in their lives so I will be writing another story hurrah! I'm glad everyone liked this one and I hope you will all read the next one.