A/N: I regret that, due to the troll activity on this site, I do no longer accept anonymous reviews. I apologize for this and hope that those of you reading will continue to do so even if you cannot review. Your "good vibes" mean a lot!

Blondeducky – I love that word, too! It's so apt! And I think Legolas has a bit of a sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously.

Jebb – Well, you know! He was too upset to think rationally! She knew he'd come around. And Deka will certainly have another opportunity to give him a piece of her mind!

IwishChan - I love getting these two together. It's always so mushy and sweet! Soon! Very soon they'll be together in the flesh. They were apart for nearly 38 chapters! That's just cruel!

"Legolas, it is time for me to go," Annowe whispered gently as she nuzzled his warm neck, reluctant to step from his warm embrace. She had missed him terribly and feared he would be too overcome with grief to remember that they were now bonded forever.

He squeezed her tightly in reply, fearing to let go of her lest she become lost to him again for good. They had been apart too many times and for too long. Now that they were bonded, he never wanted to let her go.

"This will always be our place, young one. Whenever you want me, come here and call for me and I will answer. No matter how far away I am, how long I have been gone or how angry you think I may be I will always be here waiting for you," she murmured softly into his ear as she ran her hands over his muscular back, enjoying the feel of his warm body next to hers.

"No one can touch us here, can they?" He marveled. He had so many questions but none of them seemed to matter now. They were safe and together.

Annowe pulled away from him. "I must return to my father. He worries. But remember that there is no escaping me now!" She smiled up at him and he laughed.

"When will we be together again?" Legolas asked anxiously. "In the flesh?"

"Soon. Most likely within a day or two. Save some orcs for me, will you? I don't want you and Gimli to have all the fun!" She grinned at him.

Legolas grunted. Gimli, yes. He had forgotten about how upset the dwarf had been. Sensing his mood, Annowe grew suspicious.

"Is something amiss with Gimli?" She asked tensely. She would be able to forgive herself if he had been wounded trying to help her.

"No. He was trying to tell me that you would recover but I was too upset and pushed him away," Legolas frowned guiltily. "I should apologize to him."

Annowe smiled and hugged him. "I think he will understand. I rather believe he has grown accustomed to your moods." Then she laughed. "Oh, Legolas, you are like a frozen river, you know that, don't you? So calm and serene on the surface but underneath, you are as turbulent and wild as I am!"

Legolas leaned over and whispered seductively in her ear, "yes, I know. I was just waiting for you to come along and thaw me out!"

They both laughed until their eager lips met.

"Are you certain he is not dead?" Gimli asked Aragorn anxiously as he bent over the still elf. Legolas had not moved since Gimli had discovered him, lying on his side next to the bow railing, lifeless eyes staring into space. He had shouted for Aragorn, afraid that the crazy elf had willed him self to die in the night because of the lass.

Aragorn had assured him that Legolas was not dead but neither was he asleep. He was in "Twilight" as Aragorn called it - a place between light and darkness where wishes and dreams became reality. He was with Annowe and they were both safe.

At this explanation, Gimli eyed the Ranger suspiciously, fearing that he was the only sane member of this accursed crew. But Aragorn had only laughed and said cryptically, "you will see. He will return shortly."

Muttering darkly to himself, the dwarf sat near his elven friend awaiting his return from the Twilight and hoping the Ranger was correct. He dared not even consider what he would do if the elf did not return.

Nearly an hour had passed before Gimli saw the first sign of life in the elf. Legolas drew in a deep breath and suddenly the light in his eyes returned. Gimli leaned over and anxiously shook his friend's shoulder.

"Lad? Are you back?" He asked softly, unsure if the sound of his voice would alarm the elf or not.

Legolas blinked several times then sat up to smile at Gimli. "Yes! Yes, I'm back! Oh, Gimli! I am sorry I doubted you," Legolas began but the dwarf waved him off.

"I knew you were upset about the lass," Gimli acknowledged. "I don't blame you for being upset. Think nothing of it."

Legolas reached out and squeezed the dwarf's broad shoulder in a gesture of thanks. His life had been forever changed by their unlikely friendship.

"The lass," Gimli blustered and abruptly changed the subject lest the crazy elf realize just how fond of him the dwarf had become.

Legolas immediately understood and smiled knowingly. "Yes, Annowe is fine. She said to save her some orcs as she will be joining us shortly," he said as he stood up.

"Save her some orcs?" Gimli fairly cried in indignation as he leapt to his feet. "Why, if she is not here then she will miss all the fun! I'll not 'save' her any!" He huffed then mumbled something to himself about "first come, first served" as he stalked off to the galley.

Aragorn grinned and shook his head as he watched the dwarf amble down the stairs.

"So now you know," the Ranger said with an easy smile.

Legolas grinned sheepishly. "Yes, I remember now. Thank you."

Aragorn laughed and clapped his friend heartily on the back. "My friend, you are quite welcome! I couldn't have you brooding about when there are orcs to be disposed of!"