Chapter 72: Asking Firelien
Galion was finally pleased. His sister sat at the edge of the king's bed and gently stroked Galion's hair, kissing her brother on his forehead every so often. Galion also had two little elflings at his side, curled up and comforting Galion.
Haldir stayed close to Galion and the elflings at all times, and he watched as the elflings told stories.
"Cield was blushing!" Legolas giggled, causing Haldir and Galion to laugh.
"And Cield likes your sister, Galion." Tavel smiled, pulling at Galion's braid, which was in his face. Luckily for the elflings Cield was not nearby and could not hear them. Haldir smiled and took Legolas into his arms. Legolas kissed Haldir's wrist and jumped back down to Galion's side, just missing landing on Galion, which would have harmed Galion for certain.
Cield entered the room, and all went silent.
"Key you was blushing!" Legolas giggled, pointing at his brother and making everyone but Cield laugh. Cield started to blush again, and he took Legolas into his arms and gently but still powerfully rubbed Legolas' head with his fist. The elfling began to squirm and kick until Cield stopped, and Legolas put his arms around Cield's neck and pulled himself higher up. Cield placed his arms around Legolas' body so the elfling would not slip, and the elfling continued to talk.
"You was blushing and you was sweaty."
"I think everyone knows now Legolas, so you may shut up."
"Yea but it was funny 'cause you was all red and nervous."
Cield smiled and rubbed Legolas' back. Firelien sighed and kissed her brother for a final time.
"I must go now Galion. Do not worry gwador, I promise if I am allowed, that I will see you again." Firelien whispered quietly.
"You may come again." Haldir reassured, putting a hand on the maiden's !" Cield said quickly, beating Haldir to offering.
"Pardon, my prince?" Firelien asked.
"I-I could... well... I could walk you... home... if you want, I mean... you don't need if you... don't want to..."
"Well, prince Cield, if you wish to walk me home you may. I do not mind, in fact I would, enjoy that."
Cield smiled, and could feel the sweat Legolas spoke of running down his face. He could also feel Legolas' finger playing in his sweat drops, giggling. Cield lay Legolas back down beside Galion, and guided Firelien to the door.
Thranduil and his mother had raised Cield very well. Thranduil had taught him archery and manners well. Cield held the door open for Firelien and she walked through, Cield quickly following.
The two elves walked to her house, smiling, talking and laughing occasionally. Before Cield allowed Firelien to open the door to her house, Cield gently put a hand out.
"Firelien, well... I just wondered if... if well... if tomorrow you would like to go have supper with me... at the palace...?" Cield could feel the sweat drops again.
"Prince Cield, that would be wonderful! Of course I would like to have supper with you tomorrow." Firelien smiled. Cield felt relieved.
"I can come walk you to the palace at five tomorrow, if you want."
"Fine, my prince. I will see you tomorrow." Firelien smiled. "You are very kind and gentle for such a fierce warrior that you are." Firelien whispered.
Firelien bent forward and kissed Cield on his cheek.
"Your blushing Cield." Firelien giggled as she opened the door to her house.
"Bye Firelien." Cield muttered, blushing even more.
"Good bye prince Cield." Firelien smiled, shutting the door. Cield walked away joyful, singing, which was very rare as Thranduil's second son had a wonderful singing voice but never truly used it.
Cield did not realise it but Firelien was listening to his song from her bedroom window, and it was good Cield did not know because the one thing Cield hated was others hearing him sing. But Firelien was charmed by Cield's magnificent voice anyhow.
To be Continued...
Most of you know what happens on the date... uh oh... my poor baby Cield...