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Number 38: Before the Celebration

Once they finally reached Edoras Amaris was very thankful. Even though she didn't look it, she felt very dirty and she couldn't wait to have a nice warm bath. As their horses walked through the gates, upon seeing their king and Aragorn, the people of Edoras cheered for the return of their king and Lord Aragorn. The king smiled and waived at his people but you could tell by his eyes he still was not happy. They dismounted their horses and handed them over to the stable boys. Amaris sighed as she walked up the steps to the Golden Hall. When she went inside she smiled when she saw Eowyn embracing her brother and uncle. Legolas was standing with Aragorn and Gimli talking. She stood and watched him for a moment when Eowyn came running up to her. "Amaris!" she exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around her. Amaris smiled and embraced her back. "It is so good to see you again!" Eowyn pulled away and smiled at her.

"It is good to see you happy again," Amaris said with a smile. Eowyn nodded and looked Amaris over.

"Come, you look dreadful." Amaris laughed. "Oh, that came out wrong. I meant that you looked tired." Amaris shook her head and smiled at her. Eowyn smiled back. "Well, come let's get you cleaned up. I bet you'd like a nice hot bath." Amaris sighed and nodded.

"That would be wonderful!" Eowyn laughed and lead Amaris to her quarters. Amaris smiled when she saw her familiar pack sitting on the bed, however, something new caught her eye. She walked over to the bed as she heard Eowyn in the bathroom talking with a couple maids. Laying across the bed was a deep crimson dress much like the green dress Eowyn gave her before but there was gold trim along the neckline and a black ribbon belt to tie around her waist. Amaris smiled at it and heard Eowyn come out of the bathroom. She looked up at Eowyn and pointed to the dress. "What is this for?" Eowyn smiled and walked over to her.

"It is for you to wear during the celebration tonight." Eowyn paused and looked at Amaris. "Do you not like it?" Amaris shook her head.

"No, no. I love it. It is very beautiful. Thank you." Eowyn smiled and nodded. Suddenly her head stopped in mid movement. "What is it Eowyn?" Eowyn walked closer to Amaris and looked into her eyes.

"Your eyes are different." Amaris smiled and nodded. "How did they change like that?" Amaris shrugged.

"I really couldn't say. I woke up from my rest after the battle and the others told me my eyes had changed slightly." Eowyn nodded and smiled.

"They look lovely."

"Thank you." Just then the maids come out of the washroom. Both maids looked young and both with golden color hair. However, one was slightly taller with dark eyes and the shorter one had light eyes, much like Legolas'. The taller of the two stepped forward and smiled.

"Your bath is ready milady," she said as she looked at Amaris in amazement. I really wish they wouldn't look at me like that. I am only an elf. Well, I guess they never really see elves around here. Amaris thought as she smiled.

"Thank you kindly. I appreciate you help," Amaris said with a smile. The maids smiled back and bowed their heads slightly before leaving the room quickly. Amaris looked at Eowyn and laughed lightly while shaking her head.

"Well, I will let you wash and ready for the celebration this evening," Eowyn said with a smile. Amaris nodded and Eowyn left the room. Amaris sighed and removed her boots. She then slowly made her way to the washroom and removed her tunic, under shirt, and leggings. She looked down at her leg that was injured before and figured it was time to take out the stitches but she didn't know how to do it herself. She sighed and crawled into the nice hot water. She ducked her head under and quickly washed and conditioned her hair with her shampoo and conditioner, which had about two or three uses left in it. When she was done she washed her body and then relaxed her muscles in the warm water. She closed her eyes just as she heard someone enter her quarters when she was about to call out to them a flash came before her eyes and everything went dark before images played across her eyes.

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She was standing next to Aragorn and King Theoden looking over a cliff and talking with them about what she was not certain. There was a bright flash and she saw a lone horse with a cloaked rider slowly make their way up and into King Theoden's tent. There was another flash and she was standing in field covered with the bodies of Orcs, Uruks, Rohan soldiers, and soldiers dressed in a manner she hadn't seen before. She was watching as a large green mass stood before Aragorn when it suddenly disappeared. A fourth flash appeared before her eyes and she was sitting on top Marisal before large black gates that were slowly opening and her heart was beating rapidly. A final flash played across her eyes and she once again saw herself scream but this time she was lying down somewhere but she could not tell where. Pain shot through her once more and she jerked her eyes open. Amaris gasped for air like she had not been breathing and there was water in her mouth. She coughed and that was when she noticed she was wrapped in someone's arms but still sitting in tub. When her sigh came into focus she looked up at Legolas who had the look of pure and utter terror written across his face.

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"Meleth nîn! Amaris! Are you well? What happened?" Legolas nearly yelled at her. She completely forgot that she was nude lying in the tub and Legolas was soaking wet from holding her up from the water and she just started to cry. Amaris threw her arms around his neck and sobbed into his chest. Legolas wrapped his arms around her bare back and gathered her hair up and rubbed her back. After her tears quieted Legolas began to speak. "I entered your room and I knew you were bathing because I felt your presence there. But suddenly it was as if you disappeared on me. I could no longer feel you. I ran in here and found you under the water. I pulled you up but you were so cold and yet the water was warm. Then after only a moment your eyes shot open and you were gasping and the warmth returned to you." He paused as Amaris pulled way from him and looked into his eyes. "What happened?" Amaris took a deep breath and then realizing she was nude ducked her self up to her chin under the water, even though he could still see her. This caused Legolas to laugh slightly and shake his head.

"I was resting in the bath when suddenly there was another flash and everything went dark." She paused before she continued and closed her eyes as she took a deep breath. "I had more visions Legolas. I really can't make sense of them." When she opened her eyes Legolas was looking at her and she felt compassion, understanding, and love coming from him. She smiled at him and he smiled at her.

"Do you want to tell me about them?" Amaris looked away and shook her head.

"Not yet. I'm really not even certain what they all mean. When I figure it out, you will be the first one I go to." Legolas smiled and nodded and he let his eyes wonder through the water and Amaris took a sharp breath and smacked him. "Legolas?!" He laughed and took hold of her hand and kissed it.

"Meleth nîn, you know nudity does not concern our people." A smile graced his face and Amaris smiled at him.

"That may be but I think that rule doesn't apply when you look at the one you are bound to. Am I right?" Legolas gave her a mysterious smile before he leaned in and picked her up from the tub causing her to let out a little scream. "Legolas! What are you doing!?" He just laughed in response. He sat her down on the floor and began to dry her off with a towel. He dried her hair and then made his way down her body. He was very gentle and when he came to her stitched leg he sighed and ran his fingers lightly over the stitching sending shivers through her body.

"We need to remove the stitches." Legolas stood and picked up the robe and had her slip it on. He led her into the other room and she sat down on the bed. He went into his quiver that he sat down in the chair by the fireplace. He brought over a small knife and a tweezers like instrument. He pulled the robe open by her leg but he only exposed her leg so he could remove the stitches. He looked up at her a gave her a slight smile. "This may hurt some." Amaris nodded and as he started to remove the stitches she bit down on her lower lip. He was done in a matter of minutes and when she looked it was only a thin scare left on her leg. Legolas washed it with the liquid the healer had given him before and then ran his fingers down the scar. Amaris felt a little uncomfortable because she felt that the scar was ugly. Legolas knew her feelings and looked up at her. "It is not ugly and you are even more beautiful for carrying it." He stood up and kissed her deeply as he took her in his arms and stood her up never breaking the kiss. They pulled away from each other and rested their foreheads together. Amaris smiled with her eyes closed.

"You should wash up for the celebration and your clothes are all wet. When you climb in the bath, I'll come in and get them to dry them by the fire." Legolas smiled and nodded before he kissed her again. Amaris pulled away and laughed. "I need to get dressed. I can't very well join the party in a robe." Legolas gave her a smirk, something she never saw before on his face.

"We don't have to join the party." Amaris shook her head.

"We DO have to join the party. Eowyn gave me a beautiful dress to wear and I will not disappoint her by not coming. Now, go and get dressed!" She gently pushed him away and he smiled and walked into the bathroom. Amaris sighed and laid down on the bed just to get her head to stop spinning and her heart to settle before she got dressed for the celebration.