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Note: Dialouge in bold is in elvish.

Number 40: Unwelcomed Events

"Thank you sir," Amaris said with a forced smile at the man whose eyes lingered too long on her chest then she liked. The man kept his hand on her shoulder and Amaris sat up straight and locked her eyes with his and he immediately looked away and slowly removed his hand from her shoulder. "Since you know who I am and you seem to be overly friendly, what is your name?" Amaris asked as the man sat down in the chair across from her.

"Forgive me, my lady. My name is Roryn I am a Rider of Rohan under the command of Eomer," the man said with a smile. Amaris kept her face neutral and nodded because she didn't like the way this man was looking at her. "Your eyes are very interesting Lady Amaris. Are all elf's eyes like that?" Amaris shook her head.

"No they are not." Amaris sighed and took a drink of her water scanning around her to see if she could spot Legolas or any one of her friends near by. She heard the man laugh and she looked at him. "What is so funny?" He shook his head and took another swig of his ale before slamming the empty cup down on the table causing Amaris to jump.

"You know for an elf, you're not very cordial." Amaris furrowed her brow at him. "Do all elves think they are better than mortals like you?" Amaris' eyes went wide at this statement.

"I do not think myself better than mortals. I just do not enjoy the company of drunken men who think they can touch a woman without her permission!" Amaris hissed at the man and stood up to leave the table. Roryn stood and grabbed her by the arm stopping her from leaving. Amaris looked at him and if looks could kill, Roryn would be dead and buried six feet under. "Let go of me!" He laughed and pulled her closer to him. His breath hit her face and she nearly threw up from the stench of ale. Amaris tried to pull away but he grabbed her other arm and held her close to him.

"Why? Why should I let you?" Roryn asked as he leaned into her like he was going to kiss her. Amaris closed her eyes tight and tried to wiggle out of his hands to no avail. Suddenly, a pair of hands clamped down hard on his shoulders pulling him away from her.

"You should let her go, sir, because she is betrothed to the Prince of Mirkwood, who is at this moment searching for her. I suggest you retire to your home before the Prince finds out the way you have treated his soon to be wife," a familiar voice said. Amaris opened her eyes when Roryn's hands left her arms and she saw Aragorn standing behind the man. Roryn turned around and when he saw Aragorn his face went ghost white. Roryn turned and faced Amaris.

"Forgive me, milady," Roryn said before he quickly pushed past her and ran out of the hall. Amaris sighed and stepped closer to Aragorn and wrapped her arms around him embracing him tightly. Aragorn wrapped his arms around her as if to protect her.

"Thank you Aragorn. You came just in time," Amaris said into his chest. Aragorn patted her back gently and smiled. Aragorn had become a brother to her and she was thankful it was him that found her and not Legolas because she could only imagine what he would have done if he would have seen what Roryn was doing.

"Legolas just beat Gimli at a drinking game of some sort," Aragorn said as Amaris pulled away from him. Amaris laughed.

"Does Gimli not know that alcohol doesn't affect elves the same way it does dwarves or men?" she asked with a smile. Aragorn laughed lightly.

"Apparently not. Legolas and I had to carry him to his sleeping quarters because he passed out stone cold on the floor." Aragorn paused and looked at her. He could see a tiny bit of fear in her eyes left over from the encounter he just saved her from. "Legolas and I have been looking for you. He sho-" Aragorn was cut off by people yelling and being parted quickly.

"Amaris?!" they heard a voice call. Amaris turned around and saw Legolas who ran to her and wrapped her in his arms and gently stroked the back of her head. "What were you so afraid of? What happened?" Amaris smiled and tightened her embrace before she pulled away but remained in his arms.

"I'm alright Legolas. I had an unwanted encounter with a man but Aragorn," she turned and looked at Aragorn with a smile, "found me before anything happened. Do not worry, meleth nîn. I'm fine now." Legolas looked at her and nodded concern still evident in her eyes. Aragorn walked over and put his hand on Legolas' shoulder.

"I can assure you, mellon nîn (my friend), that I do not believe that he will come near her again. When I mentioned that she was your betrothed I think he nearly fainted!" Aragorn exclaimed with a smile. Amaris laughed lightly and Legolas looked at her as Aragorn walked away.

"Are you sure you are well?" Legolas asked as he brought his hand to her cheek. Amaris sighed and smiled as she placed her hand on top of his.

"I am fine Legolas. No harm was done." Amaris paused and looked around. The hall was too loud and crowded for her liking. She turned back to Legolas who was stilling looking intently at her. She smiled at him and put his hands in front of him taking them into hers. "Can we go outside? It is a little stuffy in here." Legolas smiled and nodded. He took Amaris by the hand and guided her outside. Once they reached the porch of the golden hall they walked to the edge and looked out over Edoras and the hills of Rohan. Legolas wrapped his arms around her waist and she rested her head on his chest. "It is so beautiful here. I mean every place in Middle Earth that I have been to, with the exception of Moria, is so beautiful. Why would someone want to destroy it?" She closed her eyes and took a deep breath and breathed in his scent of like mint and wood that she could not get enough of. Legolas' grip tightened around her waist and kissed the top of her head.

"I do not know meleth nîn but we will not let it win," Legolas whispered to her. Amaris nodded against his chest.

"Will you stay out here with me for a while?" Amaris looked up at him and he smiled at her.

"I will stay with you, where ever you are, for eternity," Legolas said as he kissed her forehead. "Besides, I think I could use some fresh air." Amaris smiled as she laid her head back on his chest.

"Aragorn told me that you played a drinking game with Gimli." Legolas began to silently laugh gently shaking his chest. "So I take it you won?" Legolas' laughter escaped his lips and Amaris looked back up at him and when she did Legolas' lips came down onto hers and they shared a kiss under the stars.

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After a while the celebration died down and everyone made their way home. Amaris, Legolas, and a few other guards are the only ones up in the city. Legolas had pulled up his hood on his cloak as did Amaris. They had gotten them from Amaris' room when everyone began to leave. They stood there wrapped in each other's arms. Amaris felt Legolas' body stiffen. "What is it Legolas?" Amaris asked as she looked up at him. He didn't answer as he looked out towards the East. Aragorn walked outside with his pipe in his hand. He smiled as he walked over to the two elves standing looking out over Edoras. He walked up and Legolas unwrapped on of his arms from Amaris and looked at Aragorn then back towards the East.

"The stars are veiled," Legolas said and Amaris looked at him. Aragorn looked in the direction Legolas was looking. "Something stirs in the East...A sleepless malice." Legolas looked back at Aragorn. "The Eye of the enemy is moving." Amaris furrowed her brow and looked out towards the East. She studied the sky for a few moments when the same feeling of evil that she experienced in Isengaurd washes over her. "He is here!" Aragorn took off inside and Legolas was about to follow when Amaris fell unconscious beside him. He stopped and caught her just before she hit the floor. "Amaris!" Legolas gently shook her but she would not wake. "Amaris!" Panic began to set in over the elf once more. She was right before him but he could no longer feel her inside him. He took her in his arms and ran inside. When he reached the area where the other was sleeping only to find Gandalf leaning over Pippin. Aragorn was the first to notice them.

"Legolas, what happened to her?" Aragorn asked as he ran over and put his hand on her forehead that was cold.

"I don't know. I don't know," Legolas said his heart beating quickly. Gandalf stood after speaking with Pippin and came over to them.

"Lay her down!" Gandalf exclaimed. Legolas carried her over to Gandalf's cot and laid her down gently. Gandalf walked over and put his hand over her forehead and mumbled something. Amaris took a sharp breath and opened her eyes. Tears began to pour from her eyes and sobs escaped her lips.

"Legolas?!" she called out and Legolas ran over and took her hand. Amaris squeezed it tight and looked at Gandalf. "Gandalf, I saw Pippin in front of Sauron. Is Pippin alright?" Gandalf nodded. "They couldn't see me, I don't think." She quieted her tears and took a deep breath. "Gandalf, Sauron is going to attack Minas Tirath, I saw the courtyard and it was burning." Gandalf nodded, knowing all to well what she meant for he got the same information out of Pippin.

"Are you certain he did not see you?" Legolas asked. Amaris looked at him and nodded.

"I was screaming at him to leave Pippin alone when he began to hurt him. I tried to take Pippin in my arms but my hands went right through him like I wasn't even there." Gandalf sighed and Legolas and Amaris looked at him. "What does that mean?"

"We all must ensure that no one uses the Palantír when Amaris is near," Gandalf said as he stood and looked at Aragorn. Aragorn nodded and looked at Amaris who was looking at Legolas.

"It is alright Amaris. I am here. Take rest," Legolas said as he caressed her cheek. Amaris closed her eyes and found herself falling asleep. Legolas felt uneasy that she fell asleep with her eyes closed. He kissed her hand before he rested it on her stomach and stood next to Gandalf and Aragorn. "What happened to her Gandalf?"

"Her soul was taken from her when Pippin used the Palantír and she was witness to the events that happened to Pippin and she saw everything he saw," Gandalf said as he looked at the sleeping elleth. "She will sleep through the night, however, nightmares may plague her. Keep watch over her just to be safe. I doubt that she will for she is asleep with her eyes closed, her body is too fatigued to dream." Gandalf left the room and Aragorn watched as Legolas sat on the edge of the cot that Amaris was laying on and ran his fingers through her hair as she slept. Aragorn looked at them one last time before he walked out of the room to join Gandalf.