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ps- Oh, and they probably don't have a 'Spring Festival' in Lothlorien, but for my sake, we'll just say that they do!
Chapter Eleven: Preparations and a Few Big Shocks
Aliana was enraged that she had just accepted something as horrible as this. She had to wear a dress, don a flower crown, sit next to HIM, and even kiss HIM. How was this possible?! At least that could be counted as thanks for getting her and her friends this far. Then she wouldn't have to say anything when she left Lothlorien-alone.
As she thought to herself-not watching where she was going-who should she run into but the young Prince himself. She fell softly onto a path of grass and he in front of her. "Ouch!" she cried. "Watch where you're going!"
He stood up and quickly brushed off his tunic. "I'm sorry, Aliana." He turned and continued on his way down the path.
"Well, you better be! I could have hit my head on a rock and died!" After a few moments, Aliana looked up at him. 'What happened to the whole 'me heri' thing?' she thought to herself. He didn't seem too keen on talking to her. She stood up and hurried off after him. "Wait! Legolas! Wait!"
The elf stopped dead in his tracks. His brow furrowed in confusion and he opened his mouth slightly, looking somewhat like a disgruntled dwarf. Slowly he turned around and stared at her. She stopped and put her hands on her hips. "What?!"
"What did you just call me?" he asked, still somewhat shocked.
When she realized what he was talking about, she opened her mouth and her face flushed redder than a strawberry. He smiled as if he were a child on his first day of kindergarten. "I knew you felt something for me!"
"What?!" she asked, trying her best to sound skeptical.
"You told me that the only way you would call me Legolas was if we were on friendlier terms, which you didn't think would happen very easily."
"I wasn't thinking. I must have...hit my head when you knocked me over!" She quickly began rubbing her head, though it barely hurt at all.
Legolas took one of her hands and placed both his around it. "I know you didn't say that accidentally. Why did you want to talk to me when you knew I didn't want to talk to you? You knew I was angry with you."
She drew a shaky breath, as if she were afraid. "I...I..." He put his hand under her chin and slowly drew her head up so that she looked into his eyes. "I just wanted to say..." Her eyes were filling with tears, but she ignored them, intent upon finishing what she had come to say. "I just wanted to say that...I'm sorry."
He smiled kindly, reassuring her that it was alright and that he wasn't mad anymore. "I'm sorry for everything." Instantly the tears began to fall. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly, lovingly. She laid her head on his shoulder and wept.
Two shocked onlookers stared down at them from the walkway above, mouths gaping. Aliana had never really cried before-not like this-but she cried today, in the comfort of Legolas's arms. Passersby smiled sweetly at the pair of them, not realizing what an amazing sight this was.
Legolas lifted her head up and stared into her eyes. She didn't try to resist his touch or turn away. In fact, she leaned in closer to him until her face wasn't an inch from his. He pressed his lips softly against hers, shocking them both with a bright spark of static electricity that could be seen from the flets above.
Aliana pulled away suddenly. "I have to go!" She bowed quickly and ran off into the thick of the trees. "Good day, my Lord."
Legolas was about to run after her, but he stopped when a voice echoed in his mind. "Let her go, Legolas. She must make this choice on her own. And whatever her choice may be, it will lie in her heart to make it. She must choose what path to take. Your thoughts and emotions will not occur to her in this decision."
"I don't understand."
"I know you don't. She must make the choice that is right for her. If she follows her heart, she will lose her family and friends and all that she holds treasured. But if she chooses otherwise, she will be torn from one she loves dear. You will understand in time. But for now, let her go. You'll get your chance to tell her how you feel. Perhaps then she will make the right decision."
Legolas waited, but the voice said no more. He knew it was Lady Galadriel who had spoken to him, but he was unsure as to how she knew what had just happened. Perhaps she had seen it in the Mirror of Galadriel or maybe she just knew something like this was bound to happen. But whatever it was, he wished she would speak more clearly, rather than in riddles.
Two pairs of footsteps behind him pushed these thoughts to the back of his mind. Ben and Rina stopped beside him, panting. Rina breathed heavily and rested her hands on her knees for support. "I swear! I will never understand that girl. Why won't she just give in to it? Her lifelong dream lies at her feet and she walks all over it."
Ben shook his head. "Women are fickle, Rina. Alexus-I, er...Aliana more than most. Perhaps, given time, she'll give in and accept the truth."
Legolas had no idea what they were talking about and questioned them as to their meaning. "Please explain to me what you're both talking about."
Rina and Ben looked at each other, grinning from ear to ear as one grins when they know something nobody else can see. "Isn't it obvious?" Rina asked, staring into the woods where Aliana had disappeared. "She's in love."
Without another word, the two turned and went off in search of some lunch. Legolas sighed and walked leisurely back to his flet. There he lay down on his bed and watched the birds fly around outside his window, eagerly fighting for the last of the morning worms.
What was he doing? He had decided not to think about her anymore. He would forget about her and get on without her in his life. One word was all it took to diminish this resolution. And now he was thinking about her again, hoping that she was thinking of him in her wanderings through the forest. He smiled to himself, imagining her lying next to him, cuddling with him in the winter or laughing in the summer sun.
The warm sun relaxed him and eased his mind. His eyelids drooped lazily and his face relaxed into a smile. In merely a few minutes he was asleep, dreaming of tomorrow and the Spring Festival. Aliana sat at his side, her hand laid on top of his, her face happy with a smile of pure joy. He asked her for a dance, she willingly accepted. They spun around in the grass, Aliana laughing and looking into his eyes. After the dancing had finished, Lady Galadriel stood up and smiled at the people around her. She motioned the two of them to her and nodded her head at Legolas. He put his hand behind her head and drew her close. As her lips pressed against his, he understood what decision she had to make.
The choice between her world and his. The choice between her family and her love. He knew now that she didn't belong in this world. How it was possible, he couldn't begin to comprehend, but he knew she wanted to go home. He finally understood why it had been so hard for her to admit her feelings for him and the battle that raged inside her. He knew why she and Rina fought so much and what everyone's grinning faces had been saying.
His dream faded and his mind became a complete blank. No thoughts, dreams, or hopes. No memories or fantasies. He just slept, void of any form of emotion. He slept through the day and late into the night. It was a strange thing, as he had slept fine the night before and wasn't at all tired.
The next day Rina awoke bright and early to the sound of a screaming Aliana. She opened her sleepy eyes and jumped. The elf was right in front of her, peering down at her with bold green eyes. "Do you see this?! Do you see what I have to wear?!"
She held up a lavender dress in one arm and a crown of white flowers in the other. The dress was long and sleeveless with white lace around the bottom and the shoulder. Rina was not a big fan of dresses and would never be caught dead in one, but she had to say, at least it was pretty. Aliana may not like dresses either, but it was possible to bribe her into wearing one.
Seconds later, Maleena rushed in after Aliana. "Me heri, we really must hurry if you're going to be ready in time. Rina, would you mind helping me? I can see this won't be easy and it might take someone with a bit more strength-such as yourself-to hold her still."
Rina grinned. "Sure, I'll help. I was wondering how I could get back at Aliana for being such a bitch lately."
Maleena seemed to wince slightly at Rina's foul language. "Thank you. Now Aliana," she began, turning to the elf, "we can do this the easy way, or the hard way. Which do you prefer?"
After about five minutes of struggling, Maleena and Rina had managed to drag the thrashing elf out of the corner. Ben and Legolas came by shortly, drawn by Aliana's screams of protest. Once they realized what was going on, they began to laugh.
Maleena ushered them outside and returned to her work of getting Aliana in the dress. This was a long process and required Rina having to hold Aliana's arms behind her back and step on her feet to keep her from kicking at Maleena as she made a few minor adjustments here and there. Two pieces of ribbon were sown to the sides and she tied them in a bow at her back.
Seeing her moment to escape, Aliana made a beeline for the door. The two other women looked up suddenly and ran after her, only to have the door slammed in their faces. Maleena sighed. "Why does she detest wearing dresses so? I have never known an elf to not bask in the elegance of soft silk and long flowing skirts made with beautiful colors of fabric. Most unusual."
Rina grinned. "She's one of a kind, I suppose. Ever since I've known her, she's always hated wearing dresses and skirts. I was dead shocked when she said she wanted to wear one for Halloween."
"Halloween?" Maleena questioned. "What is this you speak of, Rina?"
"Oh," Rina said, rather quickly. "It's just a holiday we celebrate where we grew up. The children dress up in costume for a night and walk the streets carrying bags. They knock on doors and people pass out candy. It's quite fun, actually."
Maleena nodded, still not completely understanding what Rina was talking about. "So, what did she dress up as when she wanted to wear a dress?"
Rina gulped. "Uh..." She had gone as an elf. If she told her that, Maleena might become suspicious. "She went as...a...princess! Yeah, that's it! A princess!"
A soft smile crept across Maleena's face. "She needn't dress up to become a princess. She already is in someone else's eyes."
Rina's brow furrowed as she tried to comprehend her words. Her answer came as the door opened to reveal Legolas with a strong grip on Aliana's shoulder. She looked very upset at being caught and still squirmed slightly in his grasp. Rina grabbed her arm and pulled her to a chair that had been placed in front of a dresser.
Maleena smiled in thanks to Legolas and strode over to Aliana. From a small drawer, she withdrew a brush and comb. Rina had to sit on top of Aliana while she wailed in protest. "It's not fair! I don't want to do this anymore!"
While Maleena brushed out Aliana's hair and decided what she wanted to do with it, Rina went outside for some fresh air. Finding Ben and Legolas still outside waiting, she sat down beside them. "Are you sure you should leave Maleena alone with Aliana?" Ben asked skeptically.
"She'll be fine," Rina replied knowingly.
"How can you be sure? You'd have to threaten her with blackmail to keep her from jumping out the window."
Rina grinned. "Exactly. I just told her if she didn't sit down and stay there, I'd tell everyone- Oh never mind what I said. You get the point. "
A silence took them and for quite some time, they sat on the wooden walkway, staring down at the green grass and trees. Suddenly Rina looked up. "Legolas, I've been meaning to ask you. The other night, when Ivellios was there, how did you end up in Aliana's room? Was it just coincidence, or did you see him go up there?"
Legolas's face instantly turned into a bewildered frown. "I'm not entirely sure. I just remember sitting there, thinking to myself, when I felt a pain in my neck. It felt as if someone had dug a dagger into my skin. I looked down and it was bleeding-not a lot, but still bleeding." He pulled down the collar of his tunic and showed Rina a small cut on his neck. "I have no idea how it got there and no one was around me at the time. Then a thought crossed my mind. Well, it was more like a vision. I saw Aliana being cornered by Ivellios and you two, watching helplessly. So I decided, just to be safe, I'd go and make sure everything was alright."
Rina examined the cut for a while as the other two watched her. "That's right about the same spot Ivellios held his knife to Aliana's throat. I couldn't see if he cut her, but I saw the blood on his sword when he withdrew it."
Ben almost laughed at Rina's conclusion. "So, you're saying that when Ivellios cut Aliana, he somehow cut Legolas, too? That's just crazy!"
"I don't know, stupid! But why would he get a cut on his neck for no apparent reason?! There's got to be an explanation!" A second later, she muttered something to herself, but all Ben could discern was the word, "Spark."
At that moment, they heard the door open behind them. The three of them stood up and turned around to see Aliana and Maleena. Maleena had apparently gotten Aliana to cooperate. Though she wore a cloak and the hood was drawn over her head to hide her hair, they all knew she looked beautiful. The smile on her face and the light in her eyes was enough of a hint.
Rina looked quizzically at Maleena. "How did you-?"
The elf in question just smiled softly and nodded her head to the right-where Aliana stood. "Never mind that. Look."
Rina could not understand what had happened to Aliana in the last ten minutes. She blushed under Legolas's awed gaze and stepped closer to him. Their eyes met and their gaze interlocked. Ben snickered as he imagined little hearts pounding in their eyes, but Rina quickly nudged him and he stopped.
"We should be going," Maleena said at last. "I suspect Lady Galadriel will want to explain a few things to you two. And the rest of us still need to get ready for tonight."
Her gaze never wavering, Aliana held her arm out for Legolas to take. He placed his on top of hers and they set off down the path. Rina couldn't believe her eyes and she fell to the floor. "I just don't understand it. Just a few days ago..."
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ps- Oh, and they probably don't have a 'Spring Festival' in Lothlorien, but for my sake, we'll just say that they do!
Chapter Eleven: Preparations and a Few Big Shocks
Aliana was enraged that she had just accepted something as horrible as this. She had to wear a dress, don a flower crown, sit next to HIM, and even kiss HIM. How was this possible?! At least that could be counted as thanks for getting her and her friends this far. Then she wouldn't have to say anything when she left Lothlorien-alone.
As she thought to herself-not watching where she was going-who should she run into but the young Prince himself. She fell softly onto a path of grass and he in front of her. "Ouch!" she cried. "Watch where you're going!"
He stood up and quickly brushed off his tunic. "I'm sorry, Aliana." He turned and continued on his way down the path.
"Well, you better be! I could have hit my head on a rock and died!" After a few moments, Aliana looked up at him. 'What happened to the whole 'me heri' thing?' she thought to herself. He didn't seem too keen on talking to her. She stood up and hurried off after him. "Wait! Legolas! Wait!"
The elf stopped dead in his tracks. His brow furrowed in confusion and he opened his mouth slightly, looking somewhat like a disgruntled dwarf. Slowly he turned around and stared at her. She stopped and put her hands on her hips. "What?!"
"What did you just call me?" he asked, still somewhat shocked.
When she realized what he was talking about, she opened her mouth and her face flushed redder than a strawberry. He smiled as if he were a child on his first day of kindergarten. "I knew you felt something for me!"
"What?!" she asked, trying her best to sound skeptical.
"You told me that the only way you would call me Legolas was if we were on friendlier terms, which you didn't think would happen very easily."
"I wasn't thinking. I must have...hit my head when you knocked me over!" She quickly began rubbing her head, though it barely hurt at all.
Legolas took one of her hands and placed both his around it. "I know you didn't say that accidentally. Why did you want to talk to me when you knew I didn't want to talk to you? You knew I was angry with you."
She drew a shaky breath, as if she were afraid. "I...I..." He put his hand under her chin and slowly drew her head up so that she looked into his eyes. "I just wanted to say..." Her eyes were filling with tears, but she ignored them, intent upon finishing what she had come to say. "I just wanted to say that...I'm sorry."
He smiled kindly, reassuring her that it was alright and that he wasn't mad anymore. "I'm sorry for everything." Instantly the tears began to fall. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly, lovingly. She laid her head on his shoulder and wept.
Two shocked onlookers stared down at them from the walkway above, mouths gaping. Aliana had never really cried before-not like this-but she cried today, in the comfort of Legolas's arms. Passersby smiled sweetly at the pair of them, not realizing what an amazing sight this was.
Legolas lifted her head up and stared into her eyes. She didn't try to resist his touch or turn away. In fact, she leaned in closer to him until her face wasn't an inch from his. He pressed his lips softly against hers, shocking them both with a bright spark of static electricity that could be seen from the flets above.
Aliana pulled away suddenly. "I have to go!" She bowed quickly and ran off into the thick of the trees. "Good day, my Lord."
Legolas was about to run after her, but he stopped when a voice echoed in his mind. "Let her go, Legolas. She must make this choice on her own. And whatever her choice may be, it will lie in her heart to make it. She must choose what path to take. Your thoughts and emotions will not occur to her in this decision."
"I don't understand."
"I know you don't. She must make the choice that is right for her. If she follows her heart, she will lose her family and friends and all that she holds treasured. But if she chooses otherwise, she will be torn from one she loves dear. You will understand in time. But for now, let her go. You'll get your chance to tell her how you feel. Perhaps then she will make the right decision."
Legolas waited, but the voice said no more. He knew it was Lady Galadriel who had spoken to him, but he was unsure as to how she knew what had just happened. Perhaps she had seen it in the Mirror of Galadriel or maybe she just knew something like this was bound to happen. But whatever it was, he wished she would speak more clearly, rather than in riddles.
Two pairs of footsteps behind him pushed these thoughts to the back of his mind. Ben and Rina stopped beside him, panting. Rina breathed heavily and rested her hands on her knees for support. "I swear! I will never understand that girl. Why won't she just give in to it? Her lifelong dream lies at her feet and she walks all over it."
Ben shook his head. "Women are fickle, Rina. Alexus-I, er...Aliana more than most. Perhaps, given time, she'll give in and accept the truth."
Legolas had no idea what they were talking about and questioned them as to their meaning. "Please explain to me what you're both talking about."
Rina and Ben looked at each other, grinning from ear to ear as one grins when they know something nobody else can see. "Isn't it obvious?" Rina asked, staring into the woods where Aliana had disappeared. "She's in love."
Without another word, the two turned and went off in search of some lunch. Legolas sighed and walked leisurely back to his flet. There he lay down on his bed and watched the birds fly around outside his window, eagerly fighting for the last of the morning worms.
What was he doing? He had decided not to think about her anymore. He would forget about her and get on without her in his life. One word was all it took to diminish this resolution. And now he was thinking about her again, hoping that she was thinking of him in her wanderings through the forest. He smiled to himself, imagining her lying next to him, cuddling with him in the winter or laughing in the summer sun.
The warm sun relaxed him and eased his mind. His eyelids drooped lazily and his face relaxed into a smile. In merely a few minutes he was asleep, dreaming of tomorrow and the Spring Festival. Aliana sat at his side, her hand laid on top of his, her face happy with a smile of pure joy. He asked her for a dance, she willingly accepted. They spun around in the grass, Aliana laughing and looking into his eyes. After the dancing had finished, Lady Galadriel stood up and smiled at the people around her. She motioned the two of them to her and nodded her head at Legolas. He put his hand behind her head and drew her close. As her lips pressed against his, he understood what decision she had to make.
The choice between her world and his. The choice between her family and her love. He knew now that she didn't belong in this world. How it was possible, he couldn't begin to comprehend, but he knew she wanted to go home. He finally understood why it had been so hard for her to admit her feelings for him and the battle that raged inside her. He knew why she and Rina fought so much and what everyone's grinning faces had been saying.
His dream faded and his mind became a complete blank. No thoughts, dreams, or hopes. No memories or fantasies. He just slept, void of any form of emotion. He slept through the day and late into the night. It was a strange thing, as he had slept fine the night before and wasn't at all tired.
The next day Rina awoke bright and early to the sound of a screaming Aliana. She opened her sleepy eyes and jumped. The elf was right in front of her, peering down at her with bold green eyes. "Do you see this?! Do you see what I have to wear?!"
She held up a lavender dress in one arm and a crown of white flowers in the other. The dress was long and sleeveless with white lace around the bottom and the shoulder. Rina was not a big fan of dresses and would never be caught dead in one, but she had to say, at least it was pretty. Aliana may not like dresses either, but it was possible to bribe her into wearing one.
Seconds later, Maleena rushed in after Aliana. "Me heri, we really must hurry if you're going to be ready in time. Rina, would you mind helping me? I can see this won't be easy and it might take someone with a bit more strength-such as yourself-to hold her still."
Rina grinned. "Sure, I'll help. I was wondering how I could get back at Aliana for being such a bitch lately."
Maleena seemed to wince slightly at Rina's foul language. "Thank you. Now Aliana," she began, turning to the elf, "we can do this the easy way, or the hard way. Which do you prefer?"
After about five minutes of struggling, Maleena and Rina had managed to drag the thrashing elf out of the corner. Ben and Legolas came by shortly, drawn by Aliana's screams of protest. Once they realized what was going on, they began to laugh.
Maleena ushered them outside and returned to her work of getting Aliana in the dress. This was a long process and required Rina having to hold Aliana's arms behind her back and step on her feet to keep her from kicking at Maleena as she made a few minor adjustments here and there. Two pieces of ribbon were sown to the sides and she tied them in a bow at her back.
Seeing her moment to escape, Aliana made a beeline for the door. The two other women looked up suddenly and ran after her, only to have the door slammed in their faces. Maleena sighed. "Why does she detest wearing dresses so? I have never known an elf to not bask in the elegance of soft silk and long flowing skirts made with beautiful colors of fabric. Most unusual."
Rina grinned. "She's one of a kind, I suppose. Ever since I've known her, she's always hated wearing dresses and skirts. I was dead shocked when she said she wanted to wear one for Halloween."
"Halloween?" Maleena questioned. "What is this you speak of, Rina?"
"Oh," Rina said, rather quickly. "It's just a holiday we celebrate where we grew up. The children dress up in costume for a night and walk the streets carrying bags. They knock on doors and people pass out candy. It's quite fun, actually."
Maleena nodded, still not completely understanding what Rina was talking about. "So, what did she dress up as when she wanted to wear a dress?"
Rina gulped. "Uh..." She had gone as an elf. If she told her that, Maleena might become suspicious. "She went as...a...princess! Yeah, that's it! A princess!"
A soft smile crept across Maleena's face. "She needn't dress up to become a princess. She already is in someone else's eyes."
Rina's brow furrowed as she tried to comprehend her words. Her answer came as the door opened to reveal Legolas with a strong grip on Aliana's shoulder. She looked very upset at being caught and still squirmed slightly in his grasp. Rina grabbed her arm and pulled her to a chair that had been placed in front of a dresser.
Maleena smiled in thanks to Legolas and strode over to Aliana. From a small drawer, she withdrew a brush and comb. Rina had to sit on top of Aliana while she wailed in protest. "It's not fair! I don't want to do this anymore!"
While Maleena brushed out Aliana's hair and decided what she wanted to do with it, Rina went outside for some fresh air. Finding Ben and Legolas still outside waiting, she sat down beside them. "Are you sure you should leave Maleena alone with Aliana?" Ben asked skeptically.
"She'll be fine," Rina replied knowingly.
"How can you be sure? You'd have to threaten her with blackmail to keep her from jumping out the window."
Rina grinned. "Exactly. I just told her if she didn't sit down and stay there, I'd tell everyone- Oh never mind what I said. You get the point. "
A silence took them and for quite some time, they sat on the wooden walkway, staring down at the green grass and trees. Suddenly Rina looked up. "Legolas, I've been meaning to ask you. The other night, when Ivellios was there, how did you end up in Aliana's room? Was it just coincidence, or did you see him go up there?"
Legolas's face instantly turned into a bewildered frown. "I'm not entirely sure. I just remember sitting there, thinking to myself, when I felt a pain in my neck. It felt as if someone had dug a dagger into my skin. I looked down and it was bleeding-not a lot, but still bleeding." He pulled down the collar of his tunic and showed Rina a small cut on his neck. "I have no idea how it got there and no one was around me at the time. Then a thought crossed my mind. Well, it was more like a vision. I saw Aliana being cornered by Ivellios and you two, watching helplessly. So I decided, just to be safe, I'd go and make sure everything was alright."
Rina examined the cut for a while as the other two watched her. "That's right about the same spot Ivellios held his knife to Aliana's throat. I couldn't see if he cut her, but I saw the blood on his sword when he withdrew it."
Ben almost laughed at Rina's conclusion. "So, you're saying that when Ivellios cut Aliana, he somehow cut Legolas, too? That's just crazy!"
"I don't know, stupid! But why would he get a cut on his neck for no apparent reason?! There's got to be an explanation!" A second later, she muttered something to herself, but all Ben could discern was the word, "Spark."
At that moment, they heard the door open behind them. The three of them stood up and turned around to see Aliana and Maleena. Maleena had apparently gotten Aliana to cooperate. Though she wore a cloak and the hood was drawn over her head to hide her hair, they all knew she looked beautiful. The smile on her face and the light in her eyes was enough of a hint.
Rina looked quizzically at Maleena. "How did you-?"
The elf in question just smiled softly and nodded her head to the right-where Aliana stood. "Never mind that. Look."
Rina could not understand what had happened to Aliana in the last ten minutes. She blushed under Legolas's awed gaze and stepped closer to him. Their eyes met and their gaze interlocked. Ben snickered as he imagined little hearts pounding in their eyes, but Rina quickly nudged him and he stopped.
"We should be going," Maleena said at last. "I suspect Lady Galadriel will want to explain a few things to you two. And the rest of us still need to get ready for tonight."
Her gaze never wavering, Aliana held her arm out for Legolas to take. He placed his on top of hers and they set off down the path. Rina couldn't believe her eyes and she fell to the floor. "I just don't understand it. Just a few days ago..."