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And I don't own anyone other than Kate.

This is a story I thought up involving characters from Lord of the Rings. It petty much follows the same basic story in the beginning but instead of Eowyn, there is a different female character; named Kate.

Major Differences Between My story and the real LOTR

Arwen and Legolas are cousins (I don't know if that is true or not) and she does not have any romantic relationship with Aragorn.

My characters, Kate, does have a relationship with Legolas throughout the story.

Eowyn is not there. Kate is Theoden's daughter and Eomer is her cousin.

The meeting of the fellowship takes place at Edoras.

At the beginning of this story, when Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn arrive at the Edoras; Theoden is NOT ill.

Also, Gandalf is always white, not gray.

Legolas, Aragorn, Gimli, and Gandalf have been friends for long before the story began.

More of the plot differences will be discovered in future chapters.

Here it begins:

Kate, daughter of Theoden of Rohan stood outside the great stone steps of her palace at Edoras. The wind in the air flung around a piece of loose hair that had escaped her bun from underneath her navy hood. She stood erect and held her chin high while she waited for the men that had come to save the world….

Legolas Greenleaf didn't make a sound. He sat on his horse with his good friend, Gimli behind him; with Aragorn and the wizard Gandalf also there. They suddenly set off, riding towards the steep hill that led towards the palace of King Theoden. They were off to a meeting that would eventually create a plan as to how to save the world from the evil that was coming.

As he rode up to the base of the royal palace, Legolas got down from his horse. He patted its side as a young boy took him away and slowly walked up the steps with his companions. He noticed the king, a tall man with wrinkles around his kind blue eyes. On his left was a young man who looked to be in his mid-twenties. He was fairly tall also, with blond hair and an undistinguishable facial expression.

Legolas noticed an assortment of other people standing behind the king, but as he approached his eyes were immediately drawn to a small caped figure standing to the right of King Theoden. As he got closer, he noticed the short figure was actually a girl in a dark blue cape. As he walked by, Legolas gave the traditional nod and while receiving the same from the mystery lady and that's when he noticed her piercing green eyes. That was then he remembered that King Theoden had a daughter, although no sons; only a nephew.

Legolas continued on past her and gave the formal bow to the King and a nod to the blonde-haired boy. After everyone had come up, they were ushered into the castle and into a main hall. There were colored flags hanging down from the ceiling and the room, although made of stone was cheery and filled with sunlight from high windows.

Kate contemplated going over to the group and saying something, then decided against it. She was supposed to go straight to her room and get changed for the banquet that would be held that night. As she climbed the steps she couldn't help but dwell on the odd group of people that had come to her home this night.

First there was the white-haired wizard named Gandalf. Everyone knew of Gandalf the white. He was tall -very tall- and carried with him a beautifully carved white staff. He had kind eyes and she smiled, thinking of his as a wise old grandfather type.

Then there was the dwarf. He was short, even shorter than her five foot two inches. He had reddish curling hair and a long beard. As she reached the top of the steps she heard his deep jolly laughter and decided that he was a likeable sort.

Also with then was a man. He was about the same height as her father, with dark hair that was long and messy and free. He had some stubble along his beard that did little to hide his masculine jaw line. He was very handsome, Kate decided.

As she entered her room and sat down on the edge of her bed, Kate thought about the last of the group. A very tall, very lean elf. Kate had only met a few elves in her lifetime, and only briefly. She thought about this one, named Legolas. He had very pale blonde hair and deep pool blue eyes. Although when she first saw him, he appeared stony faced and grim, Kate noticed a smile on the curve of his lips when he bowed to her. He had a beautiful face, no doubt. Kate decided that he was even more handsome than the man.

Later that night during the banquet…..

Other people had arrived. A man named Boromir, whom Aragorn greeted like an old friend. He seemed like a decent fellow. Legolas didn't really care though. Well, it was more like he wasn't paying attention. He looked around, hoping to catch a glance of the girl whom he had seen earlier. She seemed to just disappear after they went inside.

Legolas looked around. There was soft music playing a happy tune. Ironic, because of the brooding danger that the whole castle would soon know about. He wasn't sure if anyone but the King and his advisors knew the reason for the meeting that was to be held. Either way it would be—Legolas's thoughts were interrupted as he spotted his green-eyed mystery princess descending a flight of stairs. She was wearing a white gown trimmed in gold that set off the sunlight colors of her golden hair. Her hair was what he noticed first. It was long and curly and descended a long way past her shoulders. He had an odd urge to touch it.

"Ahem," Legolas spun his head around to see Aragorn smirking at him.

"What?" he asked his old friend. In the corner of his eye, Legolas saw the princess talking with her father.

"Stare much?" when Aragorn saw Legolas's mean-looked reply he chuckled softly, "That's Princess Kate. She's King Theoden's only child."

"Then who is that?" Legolas asked, nodding his head in the direction of the young blonde man he saw before.

"That is Eomer. He is Theoden's nephew. You remember hearing of his father Eomund who died about five years back? There is much controversy over Theoden's heir. Many people think it should be Eomer, because, naturally he is the male. But Theoden has stuck with his decision of his daughter, Princess Kate."

Legolas stroked his chin, "I would imagine that many young suitors have an idea to marry her and become the future King?" For some reason, the thought of this angered him.

Aragorn eyed his friend closely, then casually said, "Young and old suitors alike. But Theoden has put them all off for now. It seems he is trying to stay indecisive. Or perhaps the thoughts of war preoccupy his mind altogether." To this Legolas gave a small grunt. He stood up straighter as he saw the princess approaching.

"Good evening gentlemen," a honeyed voice greeted the pair as Kate walked up to them, "I'm Kate."

A hand reached around Aragorn and Legolas, and Gimli's voice answered back saying, "A pleasure to meet you my lady. I am Gimli." Legolas and Aragorn exchanged amused glances and hid their chuckles.

"Aragorn, my lady."

She dismissed the title with a wave of her hand, "Oh please don't. Call me Kate."

She smiled warmly and turned towards Legolas, her golden hair shining in the light showing flecks of red.

Legolas was so entranced he almost didn't reply. Then he caught himself, "Legolas Greenleaf of Mirkwood." He took her hand and placed a light kiss on the top of her knuckles.

Kate could feel the heat creeping up into her cheeks. She nodded in response. Luckily, a call from her father gave her an excuse to leave them. While walking away, she thought to herself, "It's hot in here. I think I need some air. Ooh, he is so cute."

That's all for this chapter. I know it's short, and I'm sorry. It's my first story ever, so B please /b tell me what you think. Thanks.