"Arwen!" called Arariel, from the doorway to the Great Hall. Legolas' hand grasped in her own.

"Yes?" asked Arwen, abandoning her stitching and coming over to them. "What is it? It must be important"

"We wish to be bound...tonight"

"Tonight? Why the rush?"

Legolas told Arwen of the past events.

"I see. But where will the binding take place?"

"That is our problem Arwen" said Arariel, "There is no forest near here"

"I know a place" said Aragorn, joining them, "It is behind the city, in the mountains. The ground is covered in soft grass and there is a waterfall and a stream. It is completely secure, but open to the heavens"

"It is perfect," said Arariel, "But since Father is no longer here will you act in his place Aragorn?"

"Of course, I would be honoured"

"Will you act in your mother's place Arwen?" asked Legolas.

"Of course, I will have Linwe summon the town weaver for the bindings"

"Thank you," said Arariel, hugging her sister, "Will you help me get ready?"

"We should go now then. The binding must happen at sunset"

Arariel turned to Legolas.

"I will see you at sunset, melamin" she said. (beloved)

Legolas kissed her in answer. Arwen coughed. They broke apart, blushing slightly.

"Come on Arariel" said Arwen, leading her away.

Upstairs in Arwen's chambers, Arariel studied herself in the mirror. The dress she was wearing was Arwen's. Aragorn had it specially made for their binding a few weeks ago. It was pale blue with strands of mithril woven into the fabric. It had long flowing sleeves and was full skirted. It was cut low in the front and had intricate mithril embroidery sewn into the bodice. The mithril had been a gift from Gimli. Her hair was loose around her face and she wore no jewelery.

"You look beautiful, Arariel" said Arwen, when Arariel was dressed.

Arariel smiled nervously at Arwen.

"Thankyou"

Legolas was pacing nervously in his own chambers. His garments were also of a pale blue. They were the only formal garments he owned, other than those that he wore to Aragorn and Arwen's wedding. His hair was loose and he wore no shoes.

"Are you ready to go?" asked Aragorn, letting himself in.

Reader Reviews:

Leesha17: Thanks! And, it will all happen in due time. Just wait!!!

LadyTaishya: Thankyou for reviewing...and a nice one at that!

therikkster: Ok, firstly you pay too much attention to the story, for christ sake! Its my story, ill write it however I want, if you dont like, dont read! Secondly, I am aware that there is a mix up between the whole lothlorien/mirkwood/rivendell thingy. Give me time. I am doing final year high school, I am not a miracle worker! Thirdly, "And I haven't even started. -Twitch- Your character is a mary-sue. And a toxic
one at that. Before you start writing fanfiction, try reading the damn books!" I HAVE read the damn books, im sorry if I haven't read them 10 million times... Again, it's my story, ill do what I like and I dont care if its a mary-sue. DONT F-ING READ IT! and what the hell is -twitch- ?

GoddessDiana: Ok, I wont take it as a flame, but it sure sounds like one. I am fixing the rivendell/mirkwood/lothlorien/golden wood thing. I am sorry if I don't have as much time as you do! "If she's Arwen's sister why is she in Lothlorien and not in Rivendell with her father? there are many reasons why this could happen but you would need to explain them" If you read later chapters, you will know why

Ok, glad i got those off my chest... enjoy!

"Yes... I think so" said Legolas, "Yes..Lets go."