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Number 20: Apologies and Match
After a few moments of just enjoying each other's company they got up and made their way back to the others only to stumble upon a conversation between Aragorn and Boromir.
"I did not mean to attack her!" exclaimed Boromir. Amaris stopped and Legolas did the same. "I do not know what came over me."
"She means no harm against any of us," Aragorn said. Amaris looked at Legolas and he motioned for them to continue. She laced her fingers with his and walked into the clearing where Aragorn and Boromir stood. When Boromir saw her, he quickly made his way over to her.
"Amaris, I am sorry. I did not mean to attack you earlier. Please forgive me." Amaris let go of Legolas' hand and put both of her hands on his shoulders.
"I do forgive you Boromir. I know that it was a shock to you but do know this, I did try to stop him but he pushed me to go on. I only did as he wished." Boromir bowed his head to her and look down. Amaris felt terrible. All of her friends were grieving for the loss of Gandalf and she knew he would return to them. Boromir looked up at her with tears in his eyes and gave her a slight smile. She smiled at him and embraced him. He was surprised but embraced her back. Aragorn smiled as did Legolas.
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After a month of rest in Lothlorien the fellowship packed because they were readying to leave the next morning. "Amaris are you finished packing?" asked Pippin as he came into her tent. Amaris was putting her cosmetic bag into her pack and tying it shut.
"I have Pippin. Have you?" she asked with a smile. He nodded and exited her tent. Amaris came out to find the others busying themselves with small tasks. She smiled at them and soon spotted Legolas off in the distance talking with Haldir. Amaris had changed into the pale green gown provided to her by Lady Galadriel as there was to be a feast that night to say goodbye to the fellowship. She smoothed out her dress and gracefully made her way to the two elves.
While Legolas was talking with Haldir he felt her approach. What he couldn't understand was how he could sense her so easily. He smiled at Haldir. "Amaris approaches." Haldir smiled at the prince and glanced over Legolas' should and sure enough saw the young elleth coming towards them.
"Have you found your match in her?" Haldir asked with a smile, an uncommon sight to his stern marchwarden face.
"I believe I have." Haldir studied the elf before him.
"You believed her to be your match even before her transformation?" Haldir asked with understanding in his voice. The elf prince looked at the marchwarden and nodded.
"That I did." Haldir smiled once more at Legolas as Amaris closed the distance.
"Forgive me, my lords, for interrupting," Amaris said with a smile. Haldir smiled back and bowed his head to her.
"No need for apologies milady. Our discussion was coming to a close." Haldir stepped back and bowed his head to Legolas. "I will see you both at the feast later this evening."
"Ir i lû telitha (Until then)," Legolas said as he bowed his head to Haldir. Amaris smiled at Haldir and bowed her head slightly. Haldir did the same and took his leave from the couple. Legolas turned to Amaris and took her hands into his. He smiled at her and she at him. "Rhau lîn vain palan-híla (Your beauty shines far)." Amaris lowered her eyes from his and sighed.
"Tomorrow we leave Lothlorien and return to our quest," she said as she slowly brought her eyes back to his. "How I wish we did not have to." Legolas smiled at her.
"I too wish we could stay but we are on a quest to rid Middle Earth of a great evil." Amaris nodded.
"Yes. I know." She looked away from him and down at their joined hands. "It will be difficult Legolas." Amaris looked back up at him with tears filling her eyes. "It will be very difficult." He brought his left hand to her cheek and gently brushed away the lone tear that had escaped from her eye.
"Do not despair Amaris. We will stand together and we will not fail." Amaris smiled at him through her tears and he smiled back. "Tonight do not think of what lies ahead. Only think of the joy we share and the bonds we have created with our friends."
"You are right Legolas. We have tonight." He smiled and kissed her gently. He wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer. Amaris returned his kiss as it grew more passionate. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gently played with his hair. They pulled away slowly from each other. Amaris smiled at him and caressed his cheek then moved her hand tracing his warrior braids above his ear then by accident her wrist stroked across the tip of his ear as she ran her fingers through his hair. He shivered and took a sharp breath pulling her closer to his body. Realizing what she did she looked down. "Sorry," she whispered. He brought his hand to her chin and pulled her face up to look at him. Legolas smiled at her.
"It is alright. No harm was done." Amaris smiled at him. He ran his fingers through her hair and as some form of retaliation brushed his wrist to the tip of her ear. Amaris closed her eyes and took a quick breath as her body shivered. She tingled all over, and for some reason, she wanted him to do it again. She opened her eyes and looked into Legolas' whose were sparkling. "Sorry." Legolas smiled at her and she gently pushed him away trying to hide the smile on her face, however, Legolas saw it. She turned away from him and crossed her arms over her chest. Legolas walked over to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. He leaned down and whispered gently in her ear letting his breath linger sending chills through her body. "Forgive me my lady. I was only showing you what you had awoken in me." She turned and looked at him. He smiled at her but it soon faded when he saw the fear in her eyes. It was then when he remembered her former love. "Amaris, I am sorry. I would never try to take anything from you that you are unwilling to give." Legolas quickly took her in his arms and she wrapped her arms around his back. "Please, Amaris, do not fear me." She pulled away and looked into his eyes.
"I do not fear you Legolas. I am sorry too." He gave her a reassuring smile.
"Do not be sorry." She smiled at him and he kissed her forehead. As he pulled away and looked at her Merry came running up to them.
"Amaris, Legolas the feast is about to begin! Come on!" Merry exclaimed before he turned and took off running towards the others. Legolas looked at Amaris and smiled at her.
"Come, meleth nîn (my love). They are awaiting us," Legolas said as he took her hand to lead her to the feast. However, Amaris stayed still. Legolas turned and looked at her. "Are you well, meleth nîn?" Amaris smiled and nodded.
"I am fine. I was just surprised," she said as she stepped to his side. They continued walking to the feast.
"Surprised by what?" She turned her head and looked at Legolas as they walked.
"I was surprised because you called me 'meleth nîn'."
"You shouldn't because you are my love." Amaris smiled and Legolas squeezed her hand as they made their way to the feast in the fellowship's honor.
