A.N.

OK, first off, this is an author's note! The new chapter is at the bottom of the note!

To all my lovely reviewers: You guys are way too cool for school. You guys rock my socks! And a very special thanks to those people who have reviewed both chapters. (Those people being theamazingtechnocoloredringwraith, and Gionareth)

And to my critics (who I am very thankful for, seeing as because of their help my story will be better) thank you for your criticism. I looked over it, and over my story, and I completely agree with everything you have said so far. Cranberry Crane, I also thought gazebo was a weak word. In the movie The Fellowship of the Ring you see Arwen and Aragorn standing in a gazebo thingy. I couldn't think of a better word, but if you guys agree with me that PERGOLA is a better word, say so. And I will immediately replace gazebo with pergola. They mean the same thing so it's all good.

Thanks so much! Lurve you all! Keep reviewing!

Spencer (4ever)

Chapter 3. Hasty reunions (sortof)

(This is where we left of in the last chappie)

"Come Arwen! It's the gazebo! Do you remember?"

Arwen felt tears come to her eyes as she answered, "So many memories..."

Legolas came to her and put his arm around her. "Are you alright? Why are you crying?" When Arwen heard these familiar words she burst into tears.

"Legolas! I've missed you so much! Why did you leave me? I needed you! I thought...I thought you would take care of me!" Arwen continued sobbing as Legolas picked her up in his arms and carried her to the pergola's steps. They sat there together in the gathering darkness, one crying, and one comforting. At last Arwen's sobs diminished, and she fell asleep. Legolas, remembering the similarity from so many years before was drawn back into memory. Then fell asleep dreaming of many years ago...

(-Flashback-)

Legolas awoke to find a yawing elleth in his arms. He looked down at her and smiled.

"Feel any better now?"

"Yes. I do. But now I'm hungrier than ever! And I want food! Came we go find some?"

Legolas laughed. And together they got up, went to the stream for a drink then set out into the forest. After walking for a little while Legolas told Arwen to nock an arrow to he bow. They both did so. In a short time Arwen squealed, "Look! Look! There's one! I'll get it!" Holding her bow up, Arwen drew back and released, the arrow flew about a yard, and then fell to the ground. "It's not working!" Arwen pouted.

Legolas laughed. "Don't you know how to shoot a bow?" At the look on Arwen's face Legolas stopped laughing. "It's alright, I can teach you! As soon as I've caught something. And we've eaten. Okay?" Arwen agreed, and she sat on a tree stump and watched as he killed a fat rabbit with his first arrow. Arwen couldn't stand to watch him skin the rabbit so she went back to the pergola and stoked the fire.

When Legolas brought back the rabbit, skinned and on a spit, they put it over the fire, and sat together watching the flames lick the skin of the rabbit.

Their hunger finally satisfied, the two elf children found a glade to practice archery. Legolas stood behind Arwen and directed her clumsy shooting. Then he put his arms around her and held her hands and together they aimed at a tree and released. Whhst! The arrow flew straight for the tree and landed dead centre.

"Yes! I did it! We did it!" Laughing in delight Arwen leapt into Legolas' arms and they twirled around the glade. When Legolas out her down Arwen picked up her small bow. "Can I try again?" Legolas smiled.

After an afternoon spent in archery and exploring the forest around the pergola the children went in search of more food. Arwen came back to the pergolas with her skirt loaded with berries, and Legolas had another rabbit roasting on a spit.

After eating the rabbit, the two elf children sat together on the steps and ate the tiny red berries Arwen had washed in the stream.

"Watch Legolas, I can catch one in my mouth!" Arwen threw a berry up in the air and caught it neatly in her mouth. Legolas laughed.

"Throw one to me Arwen!" Legolas opened his mouth and the berry flew in. "Ha! Look at that!" They threw berries in the air for each other for a little while, and then started to get to tired to catch them. Discarding the leftover berries the elflings retreated into the pergola.

"Legolas! Please stay with me again tonight. I don't want to be alone. Please?" Legolas complied and moved the two heather piles into one. Curling up together the elf children slept. Unaware of the panic that had ensued following their childish flight for freedom.

(-End Flashback-)

Legolas and Arwen woke to find the woods light, and the sun high in the sky. Laughing the pair made their way back to The Last Homely House and were confronted by Elohir and Elladan upon entering the courtyard.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?"

"WE HAVE BEEN WORRIED SICK!"

"DO YOU KNOW HOW WORRIED ADA IS?"

Legolas laughed and greeted his friends. "Elohir! Elladan! It's been a long time. How have the years treated you?"

The indignant twins barely spared Legolas a glance. "Arwen. We're taking you to Ada. He sent for you last night, and you were nowhere to be found! You missed Legolas' feast!" Whirling to Legolas Elladan exclaimed, "A feast you missed also! A feast in you're honour and you were not even there." Each of the twins took one of Arwen's arms and towed her along through a doorway. Arwen Turned back to Legolas and laughed helplessly. Legolas shrugged, and followed.

When the group reached Elrond's study, the twins gave Arwen a light push through the door, and glared at Legolas' back as he followed her in.

Elrond wheeled from the window he had been staring out of and turned his penetrating gaze on the guilty looking pair who stood in front of him. Legolas went down on one knee, "My lord Elrond. I thank you greatly for the feast in my honour. And for offering me rooms in your palace whilst I am in Rivendell."

"Apparently there was no need for either now was there Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood? Apparently you and my daughter both have not lost the habit of sneaking of into the forest at night without even a word." Arwen tried to put in a comment here, but her father cut her off. "Arwen, I am not angry with you. I know you two value your friendship, and needed time together. But in the future I would greatly appreciate it if you would inform me when you are planning to sneak away. Unless. Of course, that's to much trouble?" Neither Legolas nor Arwen replied to this sarcasm.

Elrond's face gentled, and he moved around the desk to stand in front of the pair. "Well now, I don't believe you have had any breakfast. If you go down to the kitchens you may be able to find some sustenance." Elrond hugged his daughter, and then after a moment of deliberation, hugged Legolas as well. "We have all missed you here Legolas. From now on you will need to visit more frequently. I'm sure we all would appreciate that." Arwen blushed and Elrond dismissed them both.

Once out of the study the two broke out into laughter, and stumbled down the curving staircase and made their way to the kitchen.

END OF CHAPTER! I know, I know, bad ending, but I couldn't think of how to end it so that is the result. In each chapter there will be a flashback, and eventually you will understand all that has come to pass leading up to this story. For now, only I know! Mwahahahaha!!! Any comments, praise or constructive critism is welcome. If you wish to flame, that is welcome too, because theamazingtechnocoloredringwraith and I need to roast marshmallows!

Tootles!

Spencer (4 ever)