Most everyone slept peacefully that night with the exception of Madison. She decided to go for a walk so she wouldn't wake up Marcy, who slept like a bear. Slowly she crept out of her warm bed. She cringed the moment her feet made contact with the icy, cold floor. Quickly, she scurried across the floor in search of the foot apparel Arwen had brought her. Slipping them on one by one, Madison looked over at Marcy's slumbering figure to make sure she had not woke her. A cool breeze blew through the balcony into their room. Rubbing her arms to warm them, she looked around for her robe. Wrapping it around her tightly, she quietly slipped out of the room.

Madison's walk turned into a very long walk that landed her in the garden she had become so fond of. As she leisurely strolled through the flowers, she heard voices. One belonged to a man, and the other belong to a woman. Glancing around a stone pillar used for decoration, she saw Arwen. Moving a little closer, she hoped to see who the man was, but the shadows would not allow her. Madison couldn't make out what Arwen was saying, but somehow she knew Arwen was professing her soul…her heart to someone she cared deeply for. She watched Arwen pass the mystery man a pendant of some sort. The pendant sparkled in the moon light as Arwen spoke without pause…without breath…It was like she afraid if she didn't say what she wanted to say in one breath, the second would steal the moment from her.

Madison knew she shouldn't be ease dropping on this moment, but it was so romantic…so enchanting. It was like a scene from a fairytale had found some way to breath itself to life, except it was better.

The scenery was breathtaking where they stood on the embankment of a silent pool of water.

Flowers of all kinds surrounded them. They glistened in the moonlight, while others swayed to a silent beat that could only be heard by those who were in love.

The wildlife even gathered for this moment. The deer watched in awe as the squirrels cuddled with the rabbits. Not to be left out, an odd array of birds perched on a limb nearby to serenade the lovers with their beautiful voices.

This moment was unbelievable. Slowly gathering herself, Madison decided to leave. She had intruded enough.

Oh, will I ever find someone to share a moment like this with, she thought as she walked away. A girlish giggled welled inside as her thoughts dwelled on this matter. Finally, approaching the halls of Elrond she decided to sit for awhile. Raising her head to the stars, she looked for a star to wish upon.

Actually, I'm going to need more than one star, or a really big one to a carry my wishes, she thought humorously to herself. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts, she never noticed she was not alone.

What to wish for, she continued to think silently. Well there is the evil eye, but what about…

"Nah, he wouldn't notice me in a million years," she whispered to herself. Not like I've given Aragorn a hint or anything to notice, she thought a little sadly.

"Who wouldn't notice you?" a masculine voice intruded upon her thoughts.

Madison shot to her feet startled by the voice. Before she could address the intruder, her balance made a split decision to meet gravity head on with a crashing impression.

Aragorn moved quickly to disrupt this meeting. Holding her tightly against him, he helped her regain her balance.

"Easy," he whispered with concern in his voice.

"Thank you," she replied with embarrassment obvious in her cheeks. "You know not only is it rude to startle someone, but it is also rude to intrude upon someone's private thoughts," Madison replied softly. She tried her best to not think about his arms around her waist. Once she gave up on that, her body tingled with a funny feeling. The feeling made her warm all over. All she could think about now was his arms, and how if given the opportunity…Snap out of it, notthe time to daydream, she scolded herself. She bowed her head because she was afraid that her eyes would betray what she feeling as he held her.

Aragorn said nothing. He just held her. His heart ached when he was around her. Feelings that should not be there…were. He tried to put these feelings aside, but some unseen force would not allow it. Taking a deep breath, he raised one arm so his hand could take the chance to caress her face. Her skin was so soft, and cool to his warm touch. She smelled sweet and inviting.

She shivered at his touch. Closing her eyes, she prayed she would not faint.

Resting a gentle finger beneath her chin, he tilted her chin up towards him. He couldn't help but smile when he noticed her eyes were closed. He watched her intake air through her rosy lips in anticipation of his bold moves. For his moves were bold, he should not be here…with her…or like this. He could not tear his eyes from her lips, how he yearned to touch them. Taking his thumb, he gently glided it over her lips, but it wasn't enough.

Arwen, his mind echoed. Guilt filled him, but when Madison's eyes finally opened the guilt disappeared. All that remain was his wanting of her to be closer to him. She looked at him with lover's eyes. He felt weak, but strong at the same time. He was tired of fighting his feelings.

Madison moved her body closer to him, so every inch of her would be touching him.

This taunted and teased Aragorn. He was running out of will power. He had to leave her now, or there would be no turning back. Trying his best to leave, his body refused his command. He was now at her mercy.

Madison saw the want in his eyes, but for some reason he remained still. Gathering courage from an unknown place inside her, she moved her face closer to his, and gently pressed her lips to his. They were warm, and surprisingly soft.

Aragorn felt like his knees would give on him any second the moment her lips touched his. Wrapping his arms tighter around her, he pulled her closer to deepen the kiss. She obediently parted her lips so he could feel the warmth she provided. This kiss, however, was short, but both were left breathless. Aragorn never let go of her as they now gazed quietly at one another.

As he held her, Madison brought her hand to his chest for balance. As her hand fell gently against his chest,she felt a hard object that prickled her finger. She looked down to see what her hand had found. It was a pendant.

Pendant, this looks like the same pendant Arw…, she quickly looked up to Aragorn's face for some type of answer, but there was none.

"Madison," Aragorn began, but he found no words.

Pulling away from him, she retreated down the halls to her room. He was the one in the garden, the one with Arwen, the one she…oh. I'm such an idiot, she thought to herself as tears welled up behind her eyes. If they are in love, why did he kiss me back, why? Was it out of pity, or was it some kind of joke, or did he not know what to do when I…oh…I'm such an idiot, she continued to rant in her mind as she entered her room. "How can I ever face him now," she whimpered as she collapsed in front of the door to their room.

"Maddy? Are you okay?" Marcy replied groggily from the bed.

"Yeah," No, "Go back to sleep," she mumbled as she tried to stifle the sound of her heart breaking from embarrassment and heartache.