Chapter 2 – The Introduction

The way she moved, the scent of her soft hair and above all, the way she held his gaze, consumed him. Legolas could not put Galmir out of his mind for the last few days, making him a bit insane.

He wanted her and nothing else. Legolas always wanted her from the first time they met; she was crying alone from her parent's death and he comforted her. But yet despise his affection and willingness she refused, which just encouraged him more to have her.

He needed to get out and figure things out. Legolas crossed the path to the stables. The door was open already and he went inside. Snowfire whined and Legolas started to saddle her. Legolas realized Galmir's horse was gone, but today he needed time of his own.

Out from the stables he galloped Snowfire into the forest. The morning sun was rising and the mist and dampness filled him. 'A girl, a virgin, and with morals...' he thought 'Could be fun while it lasts and this victory would be better than ever.'

Legolas enjoyed his morning ride and soon he stopped near a great oak tree by the river.

"Oh, I see," someone said lightly.

Legolas spun around to see nothing. Squinting his eyes, he saw two figures trotting on horses.

"So I've heard about your love, Noldrin and your upcoming betrothal. It must be nice......and of course lovely," an innocent, yet wicked voice said, clearly Galmir.

"I don't know. I love him and all but it seems much too early. The end of the summer means the greastest change of my life," another spoke.

'Don't get ahead of yourself' Galmir thought to herself.

"Lady Galmir, how nice to have caught you," Legolas emerged from the forest. He was so caught up in Galmir's present he voluntarily chose to ignore the other eleth for the time being.

"Dear Legolas, what a suprise. No doubt you were down at the river side writing of your secrets in that journal of yours. I can't wait to read it," she hinted. If Legolas hadn't known her for 700 years and didn't see the quick slash of pure evil flash through her eyes, he would have been fooled into thinking that she was the sweetest eleth. However, he did know her, so he just glared at her.

Choosing not to respond, he finally looked at the other person present. She was defiantly a Lorian eleth, with long, brown hair, radiant, green eyes that seemed to know everything. Legolas had to admit she was attractive, in a cute, innocent way.

'definatly not my type' he thought

Following his gaze, Galmir introduced her, "Oh, Legolas this Erinti. She has traveled all the way from Lorian," Galmir smiled. A smile interpreted to one as "I am a friendly host," but to the other as, "Let the games begin."

Catching on, Legolas wasted no time, "Galmir, actually I have been sent to carry a message for youYou are needed back at the palace. My father wishes your presence at once,"

"And what is it, his highness needs?" he wasn't going to get rid of her that easily.

"It is not my place to know what goes on between you two, now go," Legolas jestered her horse forward. Letting him win the small victory, Glamir said her farewells.

"Lady Erinti," Legolas focused his gaze back on her. She gave him a weak smile then continued on trotting towards where Galmir had just left.

"Don't gallop so fast, it makes me feel as if your running away from me, my lady," Legolas caught up with her grabbing her arm softly but with enough force to have her slow down.

"And what reason do you give me to stay?" she asked annoyed

"I can be a very nice guy. You, however intrigue me, with those emerald eyes. I swear if looks could kill, you'd be digging my grave right now," Legolas teased giving her a gentle smile.

She smiled back at him.

Yes, he thought, she bought it.

"It's a pity," she began. "I didn't bring my shovel," With that said, she turned around and galloped forward.

After reality kicked into Legolas, that this eleth had turned him down, he galloped after her.

"I'm stating to get the feeling that you do not like me very much," he said as soon as he caught up to her.

"Oh, stop it with your act. My emerald eyes, killer looks, honestly how stupid do you think I am? I've heard of you ways. You promise the world to females to get them in bed and leave them shortly after. If you are looking for one of those, trust me, there are plenty in the maid's corridor," she harshly stated.

"That was not only completely incorrect but also judgmental of you," he shrugged.

"How is that judgmental?" she asked, stopping and turning towards him.

He looked at her, "You basically called maids whores,"

"No I didn't" she said, but after rethinking her words, she realized that he was correct. "I didn't mean it that way, I just..... it's you."

She looked up to see histwo piercing eyes starring down at her. She couldn't help her eyes to linger on for a second.

"Well, its true isn't it?" she questioned harshly, walking with speed.

"What?" he asked confused.

"How you treat females, your devilish ways, your schemes for pleasure?" she stared up at him. An uncomfortable second passed between them.

"If you say so," he said. Her words were said many times before, but he felt anger for some reason. He turned and left without another word.

By the time Erinti finished comprehending what he had said, she had completely lost track of where he had gone.