Galadriel wasn't one to intrude in other people's relationships, but this was an exception. Since Sawen entered into her realm, her woods, there were strange signals that she sensed through her. Dark and unusual, that she had never encountered in anyone before. That night when Sawen had fallen asleep under the trees close by with Legolas, Galadriel came in for the Prince. She stood next to him and when he noticed her she silently told him to follow her in his head. They walked on into other parts of the woods and Galadriel sat herself on a high stone chair in a small garden.
"I wish to talk to you about your friend." She said with no hesitation at all. Legolas was still standing before her. "She is not from here, is she?"
"No, she isn't."
"What can you tell me about her?" she grinned.
"Only that she is from another land and she...she.." Legolas stopped but obviously Galadriel's powers were stronger than he could see.
"She has a hidden past. One of great fear. And danger. And yet she has told you not?"
"I must admire your skill Lady Galadriel. And yes, she has not said much about her past. I do not intend to force her. She has been through a lot. Or maybe too much." He looked down shamefully.
"No." she said, which forced Legolas to look up confused. "This I not what I am concerned about."
"Then?"
"Something lingers on her mind, something that has not come to pass, but yet will and will not. Tell me. Do you want to know what it is she is thinking?" she asked looking in his eyes.
Yes, but she will not say. Every time I try and ask she would turn dull. I want to help, but she won't allow me to. All I want is to know her better but how can I when all she wants is to be friends.
"If you ask it of me. I can tell you what she thinks, what she hides. If I myself can find out."
Legolas did desperately want to know but he didn't want it like this, and having someone tap into her privacy. He said and showed no emotions and left the garden back to Sawen who was sleeping so silently on the grass. Galadriel was not impressed by how he left, but she understood. " He loves her" she said to herself smiling at the thought.
Morning. Galadriel couldn't wait for the chance of Sawen gazing up on her so she took it her own way. Before Sawen had woken up she kneeled down before her and placed a hand of her forehead and closed her own eyes.
Sawen's thoughtsI find it hard to think, hard to breath and now it's even hard to talk. Ooh why is it so difficult for me. Why couldn't I just tell him. It's not like he doesn't feel the same. But I can't, not if im gonna hurt him. No I can't be so selfish. And I can't tell him. Ooh, 20 days left. I think, despite how I would end up feeling, I don't think I can ever meet anyone more wonderful than he was to me. And because of that, I have to be strong, I have to live these last times as happy and joyful as I can. I can't let him see me cry again, not again.
End thoughts
Galadriel was shocked and lifted her hands immediately looking down at the girl. And now. She knew most of it at least.
Legolas and Sawen both woke up, and luckily Galadriel had left just in time.
"Hmm, Sawen? I was wondering if you mind, well you see...after we finish through Lothlorien I wanted to take you to hobbiton, to meet the fellowship. See Gimli, my friend is staying there and some other companions are there too."
Sawen seemed delighted enough but she couldn't say so because of her sore throat. She just smiled and held his hand.
"We need to travel back to Mirkwood though. Just for a few days." He smiled and she let go and stood up waking herself up. Her hair was smooth and silky with strands covering her face, which made her look even cuter. He could only look at her. After they had eaten and packed ready to go they walked around for a while admiring these beautiful woods and the magnificent tall lush different shaded green trees over them. They were both riding out and Sawen went on a little further ahead as Legolas looked back he saw Galadriel, who had her voice in his head. Legolas, she will realize that she loves you soon enough. Just be careful.
She could have told him a lot more but she chose not to. It wasn't her place. They rode off into the distance and Legolas kept those words in his mind. She had been quite glad actually, it felt nice to get into the open air again, with the wind in her face. Her hair was blowing back and she smiled so brightly ahead. The Prince was happy, that she was happy. Riding on and on nonstop trying to make the journey go by faster didn't help with the blazing hot weather. They passed into a nice field of luscious green grass but the heat was getting to their heads and it was too much for her that Sawen fell right off her horse onto the grass. Legolas jumped off straight away and ran to her. He saw her face down on the grass not moving.
"Lady Sawen!! Sawen!!" His face grew so concerned but as he leaned in on her she started laughing and rolled over pulling him onto the grass. He laughed with her as they rolled and chased over the grass. It had turned into a game of chase now and Sawen had to tip Legolas. He was much faster but she almost caught up, just when she was about to give up Legolas took one wrong step and fell on the grass, Sawen who was just behind him took a while to notice and she also tripped over him and landed just on top of him. Since they were both in some sort of pain they didn't notice it until they made eye contact when Legolas turned to get up. He paused, locking himself in her eyes, just her gave out an intoxicating scent that no one else had. She slowly used her hands and tried getting up but he stopped her. He held her arm down, but wasn't sure if it was a good idea. She pulled back slightly but he didn't let go. She stopped to see what he wanted. She knew, she knew all along but how could she let herself give in so easily into temptation.
"Please. Let go." She said sadly.
"Why are you telling me to let go when you don't want me to." He gave her one o those looks with a raised eyebrow.
"I do. Please, just, you know I ..can't do this."
"No, you can." He pulled himself up and kissed her gently. The touch of her lips against his soothed his pain so much he felt like he could take on ten orcs right now. She didn't kiss him back though, she was still as before with her eyes closed. No she didn't cry, not again, this time she was stronger. She pushed him back gently.
"Don't you understand! I can't... it's not meant to be like this. It's only going to end." There was something fake in her voice that he heard. So that's what she's been avoiding me for. She means she thinks it will end. He was so glad to hear her say this. He knew how to fix it now.
"How, tell me how this will end?" he smiled
"You're an elf and I'm a human. If I fall in love with you now and everything you want to happen does, it doesn't change the fact that I can die! Some day soon whether by sickness or the passing of time I will leave, and you will grieve over me. You will be consumed by this fact that I fear you won't be able to go on. I don't want that!"
He smiled wickedly but he meant good, sort of like I can't believe you've been worried about something so silly as this.
"If you stay with me, you won't have to leave. I'll make you immortal with me. We will live our lives through all ages and you won't have to leave." He hugged her straight after he told her that.
"That's what I'm afraid of. What if after so much time together, there will be no love left within us, and we begin to fall apart. I couldn't face all of time alone. You must understand."
He didn't take a second of hesitation and replied. "I will never let that happen, I promise. I promise with all of my heart. I will never leave you to be alone. If you want, I will give my immortal life to share one lifetime with you just don't leave us now." He pleaded as he held her more tightly.
"No, I could never ask you to do that.."
"Then don't let me go. Stay." He let go to face her. She didn't say anything but inside she was finally realizing.
"I...I'll st.....i'll stay." She smiled and kissed a small kiss on his cheek and turned away blushing. He was overwhelmed by this and lifted her right up and carried her running through the grass. Laughter, joy, and almost tears in that magical moment.
---Ordinary Day, by Vanessa Carlton playing------
Yet another day has passed by but well spent. They saw a large town that seemed quite noisy and full of partying. It was better than nothing and it would be nice to celebrate their new beginning. It was indeed quite wild as they entered. People getting drunk and loud music, women dancing, men gambling, not much children in sight but there was sure to be. Lots of food getting served everywhere. So much excitement. Legolas spotted an Inn and decided to get them a room for the night. He looked back to tell Sawen but she was nowhere to be seen. Heaps of people were walking and dancing everywhere that it was hard to find her, and it was getting darker already. He tried looking through the crowd but still couldn't find her.
Meanwhile, the crowd had pushed Sawen over to another area. Around her were men drinking and talking at tables with their mates grinning at the women dancing and some approached them. She tried walk through the tables to look for Legolas but she clumsily bumped her leg into the corner of the table and let out a small ouch! She had no luck in finding Legolas but instead she was found by two strangers. The two men looked as young as Legolas and were quite handsome and well built. One had short chocolate hair and amber eyes the other had black and brown eyes. "Hey check out that fine girl over there." He grinned. " Hmm she looks okay for the night haha." The black haired man said. "Yeh, ooh" he exclaimed checking out Sawen from tip to toe. " She's gotta be something in bed." "But she does look like the smart type, how're you gonna convince her?" The chocolate haired guy chuckled wickedly. "Small talk and then offer her a heavy drink. Then, we have our fun." They both laughed.
Back to Legolas, who was being surrounded by a group of fascinated women all drooling over his elegance and not to mention his extremely good looks. They practically blocked him out of everything else and kept going on about how good he looks and who they were. Suddenly Legolas sensed danger, not to him but to Sawen. You could say it was instinct but it was real. "Excuse me ladies." He said as he pushed his way out and threw a small dazzling small.
Now at Sawen, she sighed and walked over to the wall and leaned against it. The two men were slowly approaching her. "Watch and learn." The amber-eyed man said feeling quite confident. "It's a great night to be spending it alone."
Sawen looked at the young handsome man talking. "You look beautiful, hard to believe you aren't with anyone." He said as he was secretly smirking.
"Hmm, I would say the same to you." She said not paying attention to him.
"Here have a drink and lighten up." He said handing her a cup of ale that had been drugged.
"No thank you I'm not thirsty." She stated.
Damn, she is a smart type. But not any girl that I've wanted has ever gotten away. He was patient, or trying to be. "How about we go someplace quieter. I live just over there, we could go to my place." He pointed.
Typical, does he really think I'm that stupid. "Wow, really? I'd love to go to your place." She said sarcastically and not moving.
He was really getting impatient and angry now. "Don't you want to spend the night with me?" he asked as he flipped his hair across making a few girls that walked by blush.
"No" she said pretty straight forward.
"Well I want you to come, so let's go!" he almost called.
"No! Now leave me alone before I scream!" she tried to say threateningly
He smirked at her making her shiver. The look he gave was like he was going to attack her any second now and take her away. Oh no, he looks angry. Maybe I should make a run for it. She looked around for an opening to run but everywhere was blocked. The man stroked his hand on Sawen's arm and she instantly pulled away.
"You touch me one more time and I'll make sure you pay!" she threatened.
"Like anyone's gonna help you now." He tried reaching to grab her arm but she slipped out of his reach just in time. But he wasn't gonna give up.
Legolas had finally found his way through and spotted Sawen in the corner and a man trying to grab her. She looked scared, he could feel it. He could hear what they were saying with his elf ears as he ran over.
"There's no way out. Now you have to come with me." He smirked
"Get away from me!" she yelled as she took a step back she twisted her ankle and fell.
He laughed and walked closer. "Don't worry, I promise I'll make it fun." Just as he was going to reach down for her he saw a fist fly past in front of him and hit right into the brick wall just above the girl. The elf eyed the man fiercely. The man's eyes grew with fear straight away backed off.
Legolas smirked at him "Pathetic." He told himself. He bent down next to Sawen. "Are you alright? Did he do anything to you? If he did just say the word and I'll kill him."
"No, I'm just glad you got here in time." She wrapped her arms around Legolas' neck and held him close. "No one's done that to me before. I was so scared he was just going to kidnap me."
"Well, that's what you get for looking so cute." He joked.
"So it's my fault now huh? Well what about you then, I mean if I'm cute and a guy comes to me then your hot and don't tell me, women have been surrounding you?" she asked with a raised brow.
He blushed. So she thinks I'm hot, haha "Well thank you. Don't get jealous there's plenty of me left." He teased.
"Just so as you know. I don't really like sharing, so since so many other women have already touched you, you can go back to them. I suppose I'll just go back to the Inn and have a quiet dinner in the lonely lounge and go straight to bed." She said smiling. And walking back into the crowd. Legolas smiled to himself and followed. They found their way back to the Inn but Legolas got a bit held up since those women from before spotted him and surrounded him again just outside the Inn. Sawen opened the door and looked back at Legolas. She chuckled as he tried to get away from them. He caught sight of Sawen who just stood at the door smiling cutely. He could read what she was thinking slightly. Oh well, I was gonna invite him to stay in my room but he looks a bit preoccupied. She walked inside closing the door. She got herself a room straight away and headed upstairs. Suddenly Legolas came in and closed the door behind him and tried to catch his breath. He went upstairs and came to the same room Sawen went into.
"Sawen? I'll take you up on that offer and stay with you." He said as he straightened himself at the door.
How did he know what I was thinking. He seems desperate. Maybe I should play with his head. But that's cruel, but fun. She opened a small gap of the door and peaked through. "If I let you in, you have to promise not to read my mind, I mean it's scary. Okay?" she asked really tempting him.
"Of course."
She opened the door and he went inside. And things got funny. Legolas thought he knew what was gonna happen but he was half wrong. Sawen had control since Legolas would never dare to force her into anything. But Sawen wasn't as experienced as the prince in relationships. He was a 'play prince' in his past. She was decent and wasn't ready for what he thought. It seemed anything she was doing was gentle seduction to him even if she breathed out. Well she wasn't planning on much really, just that they could spend the night together. (not like that.) She slipped into comfortable clothes and stepped into bed. Legolas not knowing what was gonna happen also stepped into the bed, he was already in comfortable clothes and they weren't dirty as usual. She lay on the bed and turned to him. He was anxious and confused. She leaned over and kissed him then turned over and lay her head down.
The prince was indeed disappointed but grateful it got this far anyway. He sighed silently and closed his eyes. They weren't even close next to each other sadly. Sawen smiled in her head and rolled over to Legolas. He opened his eyes and saw her lying against him. She rubbed her head against his chest and put her arm around him. "I'm not that mean" she said and fell asleep. He could smell the sweet scent of her hair just under his nose. Now he wanted to live every second with her and he didn't matter what people at home would think, but all he really feared was his father. There was no way Thranduil was going to accept Sawen.
Thranduil was a cold hearted when it came to Legolas' relationships. He knew his son wanted nothing more than one night with the women and then leave. But that was in the past. Legolas never got to make decisions for himself. And he couldn't go against his father no matter how much he wanted to. If he ever did, the result would be deadly. Not only to him but to anyone who is involved. Mirkwood was a day away, he won't be able to hide it forever. It was best that he tell him in person. But to his bad luck some one had already known.
In MirkwoodA cloaked rider came through the elven king's gate and walked quickly he had someone by his side. They came into the great hall and walked passed into the back of the castle. They reached a beautiful garden and there sat the king with a sparrow on his finger. The two cloaked people approached the king and kneeled.
"My lord. This man says he had found the prince." The elf said nervously.
"And? Had he?" he asked gently.
"I have my lord. He was in a village not too far from here. And he wasn't alone. He had a woman with him, and they seemed close. A few of the women there told me they were headed to Hobbiton. That's all I know." The other cloaked man said as he took off his cloak revealing the exquisite chocolate brown hair and amber eyes.
"My lord, if they are headed for Hobbiton they will pass through Mirkwood." Said the first elf.
The king remained silent. "My foolish son. Have your fun now, you will never get the chance after you come back." He smiled wickedly and his sparrow flew into the sky.