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"How is she?"
The question invades Diana's mind as she begins to wake. "She is fine," she says, her voice raspy from sleep. She opens her eyes and and glances around the room. Legolas is sitting in a chair next to the bed and Aragorn is standing at the foot of it. They both smile, relieved that she is finally awake.
"What happened? Is the Ring..."
Aragorn cuts her off. "Yes, the Ring is destroyed and Frodo and Sam are both alive. They are resting in the next room and should be waking in the next few days."
Knowing that the Hobbits don't wake up until about two weeks after the Ring was destroyed she looks at them curiously. "How long have I been asleep?"
"A little over a week," Legolas informs her.
Aragorn nods in agreement. "Your wound is almost fully healed but it will still be sore for a few days. You may get out of bed as you wish but do not tire yourself." Aragorn moves to her side and kisses her on the forehead. "I have duties to attend to but I will check on you later," he says before turning to leave.
When Aragorn is out of site Diana turns her attention to Legolas. She reaches up and gently strokes his face with her hand. "I didn't think I would ever get to see you again."
He takes her hand in his and holds it against his chest. "We would not have been parted for I would have followed you to the Halls of Mandos." Legolas leans over and kisses her softly. Someone clears their throat from the doorway and they reluctantly pull away from each other.
"I'm sorry to interupt," Gimli grins at the glare he receives from Legolas. "But Aragorn just informed me that the lass was awake."
"Hi, Gimli." Diana smiles brightly at the Dwarf as he enters the room. "Who won this time?"
"The Elf did," Gimli grumbles and Diana laughs.
Before anyone has a chance to say anything else Merry and Pippin burst into the room excitedly. They push past Legolas and hug Diana tightly.
"We're so glad your alright," Pippin exclaims.
"I'll be fine. As long as my brothers don't find out I was hurt, that is. They'll kill me. So nobody tell them, Okay?"
"To late," a voice from the door says and Diana cringes.
She looks over to find all three of her brothers standing in the doorway. "Hey guys, what brings you here?" she asks cheerfully hoping to avoid a lecture.
"The weather," Haldir says dryly before making his way to her side. "Are you well?" he asks after kissing her on the forehead.
"I'm fine," she assures her brothers as the other two take turns hugging her.
"Good. It has been decided that you shall wed in one month's time," Haldir says with a smile. Gimli and the Hobbits look over at the couple in shock. Neither one of the Elves had said anything about it them.
Diana looks up at him in surprise and Haldir looks over at Legolas. "You have asked her already have you not?"
"Yes," Legolas chuckles. "I have asked her. But she didn't know I had spoken with you about it yet."
"Wait. Is that what you two were keeping from me at Edoras?" she questions curiously.
"Yes, he asked me for your hand as is the custom," Haldir tells her.
"Why were we not told of this?" Gimli questions loudly.
"We decided it would be best not to tell anyone until after the ring was destroyed," Legolas says.
Diana is standing quietly next to Legolas as Aragorn ascends the steps of the citadel where Gandalf is standing. Aragorn kneels in front of him and Frodo steps forward with a crown in his hands. It's shaped like the helms of the Guard's of the Citadel and it was all white to represent the White Tree, and the wings at either side were made from silver and pearl in the likeness of the wings of a sea-bird.
Frodo hands Gandalf the crown and then quickly steps back. Gandalf places the crown on Aragorn's head and Diana wipes the tears out of her eyes.
"Now come the days of the King." Gandalf looks down at Aragon and smiles. "May they be blessed."
Aragorn stands up and faces his friends and subjects and everyone cheers. Aragorn motions for them to be quiet and the cheers imediately cease. "This day does not belong to one man but to all. Let us together rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace."
He descends the steps and walks among the people, who bow to their King. As he passes his friends he bows his head to them to show his respect for them.
Whispers behind Diana catch her attention and she looks over her shoulder. She smiles when the crowd parts to reveal Lord Elrond leading a host of Elves.
"Legolas, Arwen's here," she whispers and he smiles as Aragorn appraoches them. He stops in front of them and places a hand on each of their shoulders. Before he can say anything, however, Legolas motions behind him with his head and steps to the side.
Aragorn freezes when he sees Lord Elrond and looks around hopefully. Arwen steps out from behind the banner that was hiding her and smiles at him. Aragorn stares at her in disbelief for a minute before pulling her into a passioate kiss.
Diana smiles, happy for the lovers and glances up at Legolas to find him watching her. He leans down and kisses her softly before hugging her to his side and turning his attention back to the couple in front of him.
Aragorn pulls away from the embrace and continues through the crowd with Arwen by his side. They stop in front of the four Hobbits, who bow to him.
"My friends," Aragorn says holding out his hand. "You bow to no one." Aragorn then bows down on one knee and everyone else does the same. The Hobbits look around in surprise and confusion as to why the King and everyone else is bowing to them.
When the ceremony is over Aragorn leads his friends and guests into the Citadel for a feast. Legolas pulls Diana toward a group of Elves which include Lord Celeborn, Lady Galadriel and Haldir but the others she doesn't recognize. They bow to the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien before Legolas turns to one of the Elves she doesn't recognize. "Father, mother, I would like you to meet my love. This is Diana."
Diana looks up in surprise. 'Father? Mother? Holy crap!' "It's an honor to meet you." Diana says as she curtsies.
"None of that, my dear," Thranduil smiles as he helps her stand straight. "You are about to wed my son and my family does not bow to me."
"I don't think I've ever heard the name Diana before," the Queen says thoughtfully.
"It is a common name in the world I came from. But here I am known as Aranel," Diana explains.
"Singing Star," she grins. "That is a very fitting name for the Gilhen."
"Indeed." the King agrees.
"Come my friends. Let us feast," Aragorn calls and everyone finds their seat.