Daughter of the King

Chapter 6

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Legolas finally got control of the massive animal soon after Arethen got the horse to run full speed toward the village. Arethen taught the elf a couple of pointer of her stallion, one of which almost got both of them bucked off again. Legolas wanted to push the horse to his fastest pace and lightly kicked the side of Regotho, not listing to Arethen on how he did not like to be kicked. Soon after Legolas lightly kicked the horse, Arethen ended up on her butt on the ground.

So, Arethen and Legolas switch places and Legolas just told her which direction to head so they could reach the village in one piece before night fall.

About mid-afternoon, a small hut came into view, and not a few seconds later Arethen got Regotho to speed up, without kicking him, and soon other huts and houses began to appear, and soon the whole town was into view and they were trotting thought the city looking for a place to buy blankets and food.

"There," Legolas said as he pointed out to a small seller on the side. Once they reach the elderly woman who was selling the blankets and food look surprised to see a customer, and greeted them.

"What do are you two looking for at my store?" she asked while the two people jumped off the horse and the girl held onto the horse's reins and pulled him tied him to a post near by.

"Well, Miss, we are looking for some blankets, and lots of food." Said Arethen in a very polite voice as she watched the woman shuffle to the back of the store. They waited for a couple of minutes and soon the elderly woman came out with 2 wonderful looking blankets that could keep would keep anything warm in the coldest winter.

"Would this do?" She asked Arethen who nodded very enthusiastically, "Then what food would you like?" she asked as she turned to Legolas, "We would like fruits mostly, and maybe a couple of different kinds of nuts, if you have any." He answered as he pulled out his sack full of money, but Arethen beat him to it and paid as soon as the women came out with a bag full of the order, along with folding the blankets and also placed them in the bag. The two travelers said there "thanks you's," and "goodbyes" to the elderly woman then put the bag into place on Regotho, untied him and were off out of the town and into the wilderness, with Arethen in the front, with Legolas directing her where to go.

The where riding in silence until Legolas spoke up, "So what are your brother's like?"

Arethen sighed, she missed them dearly especially Arathorn, "Well, Arathorn the youngest who is 6, he is crazy, driving the family crazy. But he is also the one I get along with the most, problem because I looked after him a lot when he was a baby, even saved him from Athenora a couple of times, so him and I kind of grew attached to each other. And when Father had work to do, which is most of the time, I would look after him. Mother helps us train, along with father, but still she would be helping Arangeo. Anyways that is not the point, Athenora he is hyperactive but when it comes to business he gets right to it, just like Father," She let out a long sigh and just remember for a couple of seconds what it would be like if she were home right now.

She could possibly be training with Mother or her Father, she could be dueling with Arangeo, or playing practical jokes on the guards with Athenora, or play fighting or having a tickle right with Arathorn. She just wanted to remember her home for a minute.

"You miss Minas Tirith, don't you?" Legolas questioned as he leaned forward over her shoulder to look into her eyes, which were closed.

After a couple of minutes she opened then to see a weird looking elf staring at her from over her shoulder, she giggled and then let out a small yes.

"What did I do now? Hm?" He asked oblivious to the fact that he looked like a little boy who played a joke and was trying to look innocent.

"Nothing," She laugh some more. Soon they rode the horse the sun began to descend down on to the western sky. The Sky began to darken just as they reach the edge of the forest.

"Stop here? Or go in and travel during the night?" Arethen asked as she slowed Regotho down.

"Maybe we can find a place to camp inside the forest, so les keep going so we can get to Rivendell as soon as possible." He stated as he rested his head on Arethen's back. Slowly he closed his eyes and took a deep breath she smelled of lavender flowers.

"If we have to we will," She said as she put pressure on Regotho's side and made him enter the forest as she pushed branches out of the way so they could get in. Soon the Sun had fallen completely away and a full moon arose in the sky giving very little light that weaved through the trees to lead the way though. Slowly Legolas began to drift off his head still on Arethen's back; his eye lids began to grow heavier. He seemed so comfortable near her so he wrapped an arm around her waist.

Arethen felt content when Legolas wrapped his arm around her, making her feel more secure and happy in a scary creepy place. Soon she began to drift off and finally she came to a clearing get for a fire to keep her warm and a small little creak. She could not get Legolas to wake up so she unhooked him from her and pushed him off Regotho's back making him land on his cute butt.

"What the?" he said as he rubbed his behind and looked up at Arethen who had a cute smile plastered onto her face.

"I need sleep, lets rest here for a day or two, to give Regotho a rest. There is a small creaked and a place were we could put a fire, and sleep. Alrighty?" She questioned as she jumped off of the stallion's back and land perfectly on the firm but moist ground.

"Alright, I will get wood for the fire, you stay here and pull out the blankets and food and I be back as soon as possible." He said as he got off the ground and began to walk to the edge of the clearing before a soft voice told him to be careful. He looked back to see Arethen looking at him with fear in her eyes.

"I will be alright I promise. Stay safe also; I don't want anything to happen to you either." He smiled back looking into her sparkling eyes that seem to glow in the mood light. Legolas took off into the forest to find wood that he could use that had fallen from the trees, but doing it hurriedly so he could back to his angel.

When he got back he saw that Arethen had laid out a bed for the both of them, gave some apples to Regotho and some food for themselves, all that was need was a small fire. He hurriedly fixed a small fire that easily warmed the area around them to stay warm though out the night, just in case it could colder than expected. They were eating in silence when Arethen spoke up, "How is your cute butt?" As soon as she spoke it she wished she could take it back.

"Excuse me but did just ask 'how my cute butt was'?" he asked her. She blushed brightly that even in the small amount of light they had he could see it, "Well it may be a little sore but I think I will live, By the way you got a cute butt too." He smiled at her when she blushed even brighter; he wondered if she was brighter than the fire right now.

"We should get some rest," she said as she crawled into her bed which she was sitting on before.

"Yeah, goodnight Arethen." He said adding angel but never saying it aloud. She replied with a soft goodnight as she turned in her bed to look at the fire. Slowly she drifted off to sleep listening to the gentle crackle from the fire, not long after did Legolas fall asleep once again watching her.

-----Author Notes-----

Sorry that took so long- had writed block for the longest time- and plus school is getting ready to start. GRRRR!!!! Starts Tuesday. Wish me luck! I will update soon I promise! More Reviews Please! And if u have Reviewed THANK YOU SOO MUCH! Love you all! XOXO!!