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Number 65: Bad News

The sun shined through the balcony of Legolas' and Amaris' room. As the first light hit her face, Amaris' eyes focused and she smiled when she heard Legolas' steady heart beat under her ear. The sheets and blankets had kept their bare bodies warm after they strengthened their bond the night before. Amaris sighed as she turned her head and looked upon Legolas' sleeping face. His blue eyes hazed as he slept and Amaris couldn't help but smile at him. His golden hair laid across the pillow and strands of her dark hair mixed with his on the pillow. She felt the arm around her back tighten as his eyes focused and he looked down at her. A smile came instantly to his face and he raised his hand to brush her hair from her face. "Good morning, Amaris," Legolas said his voice still slightly laced with sleep. Amaris smiled at him and moved her left hand up from its resting spot on his stomach and gently caressed his right cheek.

"Good morning Legolas," Amaris said as she slid her hand down to rest on his bare chest. Legolas smiled at her again and they just looked at each other. Amaris broke the eye contact when she returned her head to her original position and she gently ran her fingers across Legolas' torso. She felt him take a shuddering breath and smiled slightly. "We should rise and dress for the day, Legolas. There is much to do today and tomorrow because we all shall be leaving for Mirkwood for our bonding ceremony the day after tomorrow." Legolas began to copy her movements and began to trace small circles of her bare back, causing her to shiver slightly. She looked up at him and he gave her a mischievous grin. Amaris giggled and shook her head. "We must rise. The others shall be waking soon." Legolas sighed and pulled her body closer to her causing her to take a sharp breath as their skin came into full contact.

"It is just after dawn. No one shall be awake yet." Legolas ran his hand down her back and skimmed across the bare skin of her bottom causing her to shiver again and his grin to turn into a smile. "We have plenty of time." He put his right hand under her chin and raised her face to his. He claimed her lips in a slow and steady kiss. He moved his hand from her chin and began to caress her body gently. Amaris moaned into the kiss causing Legolas to turn over so she was lying on the bed and he hovered above her and deepened the kiss as he licked her lower lip to gain entrance which she happily gave. His right hand moved from her neck and slowly made its decent to her chest when there was a loud knock on the door. Amaris jumped and broke the kiss. Legolas cursed under his breath causing Amaris to giggle quietly at him and him to give her a mock glare. He kissed her once more and climbed from the bed. He slid on his leggings and threw on his tunic as he looked at Amaris. "We shall finish this later." Amaris smiled and nodded as she climbed from the bed and quickly made her way to the bathroom. Legolas watched her bare form as she closed the door and wished he was there with her and nearly walked over to the door when there was another knock on the door and he sighed and made his way to the door. He opened it to reveal Lord Elrond. Legolas gave a nervous smile and Lord Elrond smiled at Legolas and nodded his head to him.

"Good morning Legolas. Has Amaris risen?" Lord Elrond asked as he surveyed the disheveled prince. Legolas nodded.

"Yes, she has Lord Elrond. She is dressing in the washroom," Legolas replied. Lord Elrond nodded.

"Very well. Could you ask her to meet me in the north garden once she is dressed? There is something I must discuss with her." Legolas nodded.

"Of course Lord Elrond. I shall inform her as soon as she is finished." Lord Elrond smiled and nodded his head as he took his leave from Legolas. Legolas furrowed his brow and closed the door. Amaris exited the washroom dressed in a lavender colored gown and her hair pinned away from her face. The pendant he gave her yesterday hung around her neck. He smiled at her and walked over to her taking her hands into his. "You look lovely Amaris." Legolas kissed her lightly and smiled at her when he pulled away. "Lord Elrond wishes to see you right away in the north garden." Amaris furrowed her brow and Legolas smiled at the confused look on her face.

"Did he say what for?" Legolas shook his head.

"No. He just stated that he needed to discuss something with you." Amaris nodded and pulled Legolas' lips down to hers and kissed him deeply. When she pulled away, Legolas' eyes were still closed and Amaris laughed quietly. When he heard her laugh, he opened his eyes and smiled at her.

"You better go before I can no longer control my urges," Legolas said his voice deep and husky. Amaris smiled and nodded.

"I shall see you soon." Amaris slid from his arms and left their room. She made her way down the corridors and found them nearly deserted except for a few servants carrying various items through the corridors. After a few minutes of walking, Amaris came upon the north garden and smiled when she saw Lord Elrond running his fingers across the petals of a deep purple flower. She walked outside and Lord Elrond looked up and smiled. "Good morning Ada. Legolas told me you wanted to speak with me." Lord Elrond nodded, smiled, and held out his hands to her. She walked closer to him and placed her hands into his. He clasped his much larger hands around hers and led her to a stone bench not far off and had her sit down with him.

"Amaris, I have some news for you and I know you shall not be very happy with me," Lord Elrond said as he looked into Amaris deep green eyes. She met the gaze of his grey eyes and frowned.

"What is it Ada? Why will I not be happy with you?" Lord Elrond sighed and squeezed her hands gently.

"I am afraid I cannot ride with you to Mirkwood or par take in your bonding ceremony to Legolas." Amaris eyes went wide and she felt tears enter her eyes.

"Why Ada? Why can't you come?" Lord Elrond raised his hand and wiped away a tear from her cheek. His heart ached for the pain he was causing her but he could not attend.

"There are pressing matters that I cannot avoid any longer and I must take care of them. It pains me greatly to not attend. I wish I could be there but I cannot delay these matters any longer." Amaris nodded but she was terribly sad that he could not attend or stand for her during the ceremony.

"Who shall stand for me? Since the others shall be attending the ceremony, Aragorn has promised Legolas he would stand for him." Lord Elrond gave her a sad smile and took both her hands into his once more. He began to speak when a voice cut through the air.

"We shall stand for you, Amaris," the voice said. Amaris and Lord Elrond looked up to see Elrohir and Elladan standing not far off and smiling at her. Amaris smiled at them and looked at Lord Elrond who sighed and nodded.

"I was going to suggest that they stand for you," Lord Elrond said. Amaris smiled at him and squeezed his hands. She stood and walked over to her brothers.

"You both will stand for me?" Amaris asked with a slight smile. Elladan nodded and smiled his bright smile and Elrohir grinned.

"Yes, we both shall stand for you," Elladan said as he placed his hand on her shoulder. Amaris gave him a bright smile and Elrohir cleared his throat. Lord Elrond had joined them and they all looked at Elrohir.

"You need not worry. I promise no tricks on your beloved until after the ceremony," Elrohir said and his eyes sparkled with mischief. Amaris let out a little "eep" and shook her head.

"You better not do a thing to him Elrohir! I do not want the day ruined!" Amaris exclaimed. The twins just smiled at her and she quickly looked at Lord Elrond. "Maybe I should one of the hobbits stand for me or Gimli. What do you think Ada?" Lord Elrond tried to hide his smile as the twins looked on shocked at their sister.

"You think so ill of us Amaris?" Elladan asked. Amaris turned to them with a wicked grin of her own and they both realized that she was jesting.

"I do not think ill of either of you, Elladan. I just do not want my day ruined. So I ask you now, promise me that you will not do a thing to ruin anything or harm Legolas in any way, shape, or form and I will allow you to stand for me." Lord Elrond's face broke into the smile he was trying to hold in but no one took notice. The twins were attempting to stare her down but failed miserably and nodded their heads in agreement. Amaris smiled in victory and nodded. "Very good." She looked at Lord Elrond and gave him a kind smile. "I shall see you later, Ada. I must go and inform Legolas of the change in plans."He nodded and Amaris rose up on her tip toes and kissed his cheek and quickly made her way from the garden. Lord Elrond looked at his sons and smiled.

"I am glad to hear that you shall stand for your sister but I must warn you about something," Lord Elrond said.

"What is that Ada?" Elrohir asked as he raised an eyebrow.

"I would heed her warning if I were you and keep your promise. She has a strong temper and I would not cross her." Elladan smiled and nodded.

"We won't Ada. However, she never said anything about the day after the ceremony," Elladan said as he and Elrohir turned and left the garden for the dinning hall to grab an early breakfast. Lord Elrond sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose as he wondered what Amaris just got herself into.