Hello All -

Sorry i couldn't write another installment sooner, but i have been really busy with a summer theatre camp at the Milwaukee Rep and family problems.

So - here we go - and as requested - this will be a happy one! Also, I think i will write one about a different character of my choosing or by request - male/female - either works. This time it will be a female perspective. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Aragorn4ever

P.S. - the plot has been changed to accomodate my story!

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"I don't know why I kissed him - it just seemed right. The way he held me and gently touched my face, I almost felt provoked. I shouldn't have kissed him though, I am betrothed to someone else that I love very much, but why did he kiss me back? I am so confused right now - why must nothing make sense anymore?" she said sadly to her best friend Stimra.

" It is not your fault - you were provoked. That two timing Strider does nothing for you Arwen. Just leave him alone, you're only going to get your heart broken in the end." Stimra replied coldly.

" I guess you're right. I was almost hoping you'd say 'forget the wedding and run off with this Strider character', but you didn't and wishful thinking isn't going to get me anywhere so I should probably completly forget about him - right?" Arwen said sadly.

" Yes, and it's not that bad Arwen, Lontal isn't that bad of a guy really. He is super handsome and is very nice and has soft hands..." Stimra said as she gazed longingly at the sky.

" You stop that! He is my catch and I suppose he is quite a catch compared to Strider - I mean what does Strider have that Lontal doesn't?"

" Secrets." Stimra said in a very serious tone.

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Day of the Wedding

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Arwen slipped into her white gown and put on her veil. She wiped her eyes from crying because Strider had visited her the evening before and told her he loved her and she, in the heat of the moment, said it back and she was now thinking that she really meant it because she could have fun with Strider and be herself instead of having to keep the princess appearance whenever around Lontal.

**~ One hour later ~**

She was walking down the aisle on her father's arm. When she saw Lontal she couldn't meet his gaze. When she arrived next to him, she put on a fake smile and they carried on with the wedding. When they arrived at the part where anyone has an objection to their marrige should speak, the doors opened and Strider walked in and said, " I object. I love her and she loves me and our love is meant to stay."

" Is this true?" her father asked.

" Yes, it is." she said as she ran from Lontal's side to Strider's and held his arm.

" Well then, so be it - this wedding is off!" Elrond announced.

" Whoa - wait a minute! What about me? What do I get out of this whole ordeal?" yelled Lontal.

" Hi - now that you're single, I think it is safe for me to make my move." said Stimra as she walked over to him. He eyed her carefully and held out his arm.

" Okay." was all he could say.

**~ Evening before the council of Elrond in the Third Age ~**

" I want you to have this." Arwen said as she held her pendant in Aragorn's hand.

" No, I couldn't take this - I can't take your immortality away. That is too much to ask for."

" You didn't ask and I'm giving it up willingly." she replied.

" I will love you for all eternity." Aragorn said as he locked his arm around her waist.

" As will I." Arwen said and they then locked into a passionate kiss that could have last forever.

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Aragorn4ever