Here's the promised chapter. I'm so sorry Chapter 56 was so short. Thank you for the reviews, as always I love to hear from you guys. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
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 italicsis telepathic communication between Amaris and Legolas.
Chapter 57: Trouble
Legolas led Amaris out onto the dance floor as a slow song began to play. Legolas placed his right hand on her waist and she placed her left on his shoulder then they clasped their other hands together as they began the dance on the empty dance floor. Everyone smiled as Legolas and Amaris danced and slowly other couples joined them. "Legolas, this is so wonderful," Amaris said as she looked at him. Legolas smiled at her.
"The night is still very young, meleth nîn," Legolas said with a smile. Amaris shook her head and smiled at him. Legolas spun her across the floor and smiled. They danced three more dances and stopped to get a drink. Legolas handed her a glass of wine but she declined.
"Is there any water Legolas?" Amaris asked as she declined the offered glass. Legolas furrowed his brow.
"Do you not want any wine, meleth nîn?" Amaris gave him a slight smile and shook her head.
"I do not care much for wine or even ale for that matter. I prefer water." Legolas smiled at her and when a server came up he requested a glass of water for her. "Thank you Legolas. I probably should have reminded you." Once Amaris had drank her water, Legolas took her hand and led her to the patio. Once they were outside, Legolas pulled her closer to him and wrapped his arms around her waist. Amaris laughed quietly and wrapped her arms around his neck. He rested his forehead against hers and she looked up into his eyes. The green ring began to glow and Amaris smiled. "Legolas, what is on your mind?" He smiled and kissed her lips lightly as a response. Amaris laughed quietly before she claimed in lips again. She slowly pulled away and smiled at him. "We should head back inside. Your father will be wondering where we are." Legolas shook his head.
"We will return but there is something I want to discuss with you." Amaris furrowed her brow.
"Alright, what is it?" Legolas pulled away but kept his arms around her. He looked down at her and smiled.
"I would like for us to get married before we leave for Aragorn's coronation." Amaris' eyes went wide.
"But, don't you want Aragorn and the others to be here for the wedding?" Legolas gave her a weak smile.
"I do, but we have five months before we return to Minas Tirith, and I do not want to wait." Amaris smiled at him and nodded her head. Legolas smiled and picked her up from the floor and spun her around. Amaris laughed and held onto him tight. When he put her down he kissed her deeply and when he pulled away Amaris was breathless. "When shall the ceremony take place?" Amaris head was still spinning so she just shrugged her shoulders, and Legolas smiled. "In a month?" Amaris nodded and he smiled once again before he claimed her lips once more. They broke away and slowly made their way back inside and towards the throne where King Thranduil sat watching others dance, both unaware of a figure following them. "Father, Amaris and I have something we would like to tell you." The king looked at them with a smile.
"Go ahead, son," Thranduil said. Amaris squeezed Legolas hand and he smiled at his father.
"Amaris and I wish to be wed in a month, instead of waiting until we return from Minas Tirith," Legolas said. King Thranduil smiled and nodded.
"Very well, my son. We shall meet tomorrow to discuss the preparations." Legolas bowed his head and smiled at his father before leading Amaris back onto the dance floor. They dance for the rest of the night happier than they had ever been.
An elleth made her appearance in the hall from the patio. Her honey colored eyes were locked on Amaris who danced with Legolas. Pure hatred written across her face as Amaris laughed at something Legolas said. She brushed a piece of golden colored hair from her face and worked a plan to get rid of the unwanted dark haired elleth that had what she had wanted for a thousand years, the prince. Suddenly, an ellon appeared by her side and looked at her. "Marlaria, it is no use in thinking of ways to rid our realm of Lady Amaris. If you do, you will kill Prince Legolas, for he is already bound to her. If anything were to happen to her, he would surely fade and you still would not have what you want," the ellon said. Marlaria looked up at the ellon and glared at him.
"You do not know that Hebrilith. There is no real way to tell if one is bound to another." Hebrilith smiled and shook his head.
"I am afraid that you can tell with Prince Legolas and Lady Amaris, my friend. They are each other's other half. Their eyes show their bound with a ring of blue in Lady Amaris' eyes and a ring of green in Prince Legolas' eyes." Marlaria's eyes went wide.
"That is impossible! There has not been a true match like that since our King and his wife. How would you know of this? You did not know of their union until I did." Hebrilith shook his head once more at the elleth.
"That is not true, my friend. I met her on the path leading into Mirkwood the day the Prince returned. I met her along with Amend and Elviondel. They both like her and she is a kind spirit, Marlaria. It would not be wise to destroy their bond. You will surely kill our only prince if you do." Marlaria glared once more at Hebrilith.
"You do not know that."
"Yes I do. So do not attempt what you are planning." Marlaria sighed an angry sigh and turned quickly to look directly at Hebrilith.
"I will have what I want, no matter what you say." With that Marlaria left the hall once again. Hebrilith shook his head and worried exactly what his friend was planning.
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Legolas smiled at Hebrilith as he approached him and Amaris who were resting from their last dance. "Hebrilith, my friend. What can I do for you this wonderful evening?" Legolas asked as he put his hand on his friend's shoulder. Hebrilith smiled at him and shook his head.
"Nothing, I just must speak with you and Lady Amaris for a moment," Hebrilith said and Legolas looked at Amaris who nodded.
"Certainly, go ahead," Legolas said and Hebrilith shook his head.
"In private, what I have to tell you is a private matter." Amaris looked at Hebrilith concerned and nodded at Legolas as he looked at her. They walked into a secluded area and Hebrilith side.
"What is it Hebrilith?" Legolas asked.
"I must ask you both to be careful. Marlaria is very jealous and is planning something to tare the two of you apart." Legolas gripped Amaris hand tighter and Amaris was just confused.
"Tell me, who is this Marlaria and why would she want to tare us apart?" Amaris asked. Legolas looked at her.
"Marlaria is an elleth that I've known for as long as I've known Isindil. She is taken with me if you will and I have never returned her affections," Legolas paused and looked at Hebrilith. "Do you know what she plans?" Hebrilith shook his head.
"I know nothing. Just be prepared for anything. I must be going. I leave for patrol soon." Legolas nodded and Hebrilith left the two in the corner.
"Legolas, what's going to happen?" Amaris asked suddenly very afraid of what this Marlaria could do.
"Nothing will happen, Amaris. I will be sure of that." He embraced her tightly and kissed her temple as she held onto him for dear life. "Do not worry. All will be well, Amaris. I love you." Amaris smiled into his chest and took a deep breath of his scent.
"I love you too Legolas." They stood there in each other's arms for a moment longer before returning to the dance floor for the last song of the evening both with hearts heavy with uncertainty and fear but thankful to hold onto each other.
