Alright this chapter is terribly short, but I didn't quiet finish writing it when I read some of my reviews. I just wanted to respond to one in particular before I finished the chapter.

To Dementoid: I know elves don't act like this. This is "fan fiction" you put your own spin on things. If you don't like the way I've writtenmy story, then please don't read it. I don't mind constructive critisim but basically calling someone dumb because you don't like the way they portray certain characters, isn't very nice and is rather rude.

To all of you who enjoy my story, thank you for reading and reviewing. I will try and update as soon as possible with the second half of this chapter for you guys as soon as I finish it, which may be later on today or tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this chapter even though it is so short.

Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Lord of the Rings. It all belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien and the movie producers. I only own Amaris.

Note: Dialouge in bold is spoken in Elvish and dialouge in italics is telepathic communication between Amaris and Legolas.

Chapter 56: Beginning of the Celebration

The figures made their way from the hall and into an empty corridor. "This elleth, my friend, what do you make of her?" a deep male voice echoed throughout the hall.

"She is not very pleasing to the eye. Why wouldn't the prince find me more appealing? Do you think me more beautiful than this Amaris?" a soft female voice responded. The male voice gave a soft chuckle.

"You are lovely but our prince seems to have found his match in her." The female gave a un-lady like snort.

"Well, we'll just have to see about that." With a swish of skirts, soft footfalls were heard down the empty corridor.

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Inside the hall the elves of Mirkwood cheered for Legolas and Amaris. Legolas raised his right hand to silence the hall. "Thank you, my friends!" Legolas called to everyone. Amaris looks around with a huge smile on her face and those whose eyes she meets smile back at her. Legolas turns to her and she looks at him with a smile. "Now is the time for the crowning." Amaris raised an eyebrow at him. No one told her about any crowning. "Do not worry, not the official crowning," Legolas told her through their link and Amaris smiled at him as an elleth approached them carrying a ring of small ocean blossoms entwined with small green vines and threads of silver. Legolas smiled at the elleth and took the crown of flowers from the pillow. Amaris' breath caught when he smiled at her. It was a smile of pure love and admiration. "I crown you, Amaris of Imaldris, with these flowers of Mirkwood as you shall soon become my wife and shall spend you days in this realm by my side." Amaris smiled at him as he lowered the crown of flowers onto her head. They sat beautifully atop her dark hair and Legolas caressed her cheek gently before he lowered his hands to hers. King Thranduil stepped forward with a smile on his face.

"Let the celebration begin!" King Thranduil called and music began to play and the elves began to talk and dance. Thranduil looked at Amaris and Legolas with a smile on his face. "You look lovely this evening Amaris. I do hope you enjoy yourself." Amaris smiled and nodded her head.

"Thank you, your majesty. I most certainly think tonight will be a wonderful night," Amaris said as Legolas took her hand and led her towards the dance floor.