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Number 21: Last Night in Lothlorien

Amaris and Legolas made their way to the dinning hall where everyone was waiting. They walked in and many of the elves bowed their heads to them. Amaris assumed it was because Legolas was a prince so she paid no mind. They joined their companies at the head of the table with Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel. Lord Celeborn looked at the two and smiled. Though she wished to sit next to Legolas she ended up sitting across from him and in between Boromir and Gimli. She didn't mind because she could look at Legolas whenever she wanted. Lord Celeborn stood and looked over everyone gathered.

"Thank everyone for joining us tonight to give a formal farewell to our guests. They will be leaving after dawn to embark once again on their journey. Eat heartily and enjoy your last night in Lothlorien." He clapped his hands and elves appeared carrying trays of food. Amaris smiled and filled her plate with the delicious food. Amaris ate her meal in silence; however, she felt eyes on her most of the night whenever she would look up her green eyes would be met with the deep blue ones of Legolas. She would smile at him and he at her.

After the meal the table was cleared and everyone walked to a clearing where music filled the air. Amaris was standing next to Aragorn scanning the crowd for Legolas. "So, Amaris, where is Legolas?" Amaris looked over at the man and smiled.

"I do not know. I have not seen him since we entered the clearing," she said as she turned her attention back to the crowd of elves before her. She stepped away from Aragorn to walk around the clearing in search of Legolas. However, after an hour of searching, she was unable to find him. Amaris slowly made her way back to Aragorn, depressed that she would not be able to dance with Legolas. Aragorn saw the young elleth approach him looking depressed.

"What is the matter Amaris?" Aragorn asked her after he took a sip of his wine. Amaris looked up at him her face neutral but her eyes betraying her and showing her sadness.

"I've searched for him for over an hour and I cannot find him. I was hoping to dance with him tonight before our journey." Amaris looked at Aragorn and he looked at her with sympathy in his eyes.

"Well, since you are unable to dance with Legolas, would you care to dance with me?" Amaris gave him a slight smile. "After all, the celebration is almost over and you have yet to dance. However, I may not be as graceful as Legolas, but I can dance fairly well." He smiled brightly at her causing her to let out a little laugh.

"I would be delighted." Amaris curtsied before him and Aragorn smiled as he gave her a slight bow. He held out his hand and Amaris took it. Aragorn led her out onto the dance floor when a simple slow song began to play. They danced around the floor laughing and talking. The dance was nearly over when a hand was placed on Aragorn's shoulder stopping him from continuing. Aragorn looked over his right shoulder and smiled. Amaris looked as Aragorn pulled away from her and saw Legolas standing there. She just looked at him as he gave her a kind smile.

"Forgive me for my tardiness Amaris. I was making some preparations and I was delayed." He paused and held out his hand to Amaris. "Please give me the honor of the next dance." Amaris looked at Aragorn who smiled and gave her a slight wink. She smiled and looked at Legolas whose eyes were pleading for her to take his hand. Amaris slowly stretched out her hand and placed it in his. He smiled as he clasped his fingers around her hand. Aragorn smiled and patted Legolas on the shoulder before joining Boromir and Gimli.

"It would be an honor, my lord." Legolas brought her hand up to his lips and gently placed a kiss on the back of her hand. He let his lips linger over her hand and his breath tickle her all while keeping his eyes locked with hers. She smiled at him as he pulled her closer. The next song began to play and they danced around the clearing in silence never breaking eye contact. After the song concluded Legolas pulled Amaris close to him and whispered into her ear.

"Come with me, my lady. There is something I would love to show you." His breath gave Amaris chills and caused her body to shiver lightly. Legolas smiled at her as he pulled away and looked into her eyes. Amaris studied his face for a moment when he broke her concentration. "Will you join me, Amaris?" She smiled at him.

"I will." Legolas smiled and let her go but linking her arm with his as he led her from the clearing. She looked around where they were walking and soon the trees began to thin out once more. Amaris looked at Legolas. "Where are you taking me?" He smiled but continued to look ahead.

"You will see. We are almost there." Legolas stopped and so did Amaris. He turned to her. "Now, close your eyes so I can lead you the rest of the way." Amaris looked at him and raised her eyebrow at him. He laughed lightly. "Please?" She smiled and nodded her head. She closed her eyes and Legolas led her ahead. After what seemed like about five more minutes of walking. Legolas stopped and positioned her. He moved behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Open your eyes, meleth nîn." Amaris slowly opened her eyes and her breath was taken away. She was standing in a field of flowers that under the light of the moon seemed to glow a pale blue. They swayed in the gentle evening breeze and Amaris smiled. She turned and looked at Legolas who was smiling at her.

"Legolas, this is breathtaking," she said as she took his hands into hers.

"I knew you would like it here. It is one of my favorite spots in all of Lothlorien. I wanted to share this place with you before we left because I do not know when my next chance will be." Amaris smiled at him and then looked down around her. She saw a blanket laid down on the ground with two blankets folded up along with rolled pillows. Amaris looked at Legolas with questions in her eyes only to find him smiling at her. "I thought we could spend the night here together." Amaris took her hands from his and was feeling a little uncomfortable. Legolas noticed and reclaimed her hands. "I only wish to sleep with you by my side. Just like our first night here, I promise you nothing more will happen this night." She smiled at him and nodded her head.

They both sat down on the blanket. Legolas had Amaris lay down and he draped a blanket over her. He then laid down beside her and covered himself with the other blanket. Amaris moved closer to him and he wrapped his arm around her waist. She looked into his eyes, which sparkled in the moonlight. She kissed him gently on the lips and smiled at him. Legolas smiled back before kissing her lightly on the lips. Amaris cuddled against his chest and breathed in his sent of mint and fresh wood. He ran his fingers through her hair and smiled taking in her sent of fresh roses after a rainstorm.

"Dú vaer (good night), Amaris," Legolas whispered as he kissed the top of her head.

"Dú vaer meleth nîn," she whispered as her eyes unfocused and slowly fell asleep.