PLEASE READ: I updated! Ha! Anyway, this one is kind of a filler chapter, just as a warning there is a love scene in this chapter (Myri78 hope you like it). If you don't want to read the love scene just stop reading at the break in the story. Let me know what you think please!

Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Lord of the Rings. I only own Aria and her family.

Chapter 24

Eowyn stopped when she saw Aragorn stand before a mass of green beings, she realized were ghosts. Her eyes widened as she listened. "Release us," the ghost king said to Aragorn.

"Bad idea. Very handy in a tight spot, these lads, despite the fact they're dead," Gimli said. Eowyn sighed and looked for the wizard, Gandalf; she thought that he would be the best on to help her. She spotted him not far off and she ran over to him.

"Milord," she said as she stopped next to him. Gandalf looked down at her surprised to see her on the battle field.

"Lady Eowyn? What are you doing here?" he asked but Eowyn just shook her head.

"You must come, quickly," she said as she dragged his arm to where Aria laid next to her uncle. Gandalf hurried behind her frowning when he saw Theoden dead, but he faltered slightly when he saw Aria with her eyes closed laying on the field and her left arm covered in blood. Eowyn kneeled down next to her. "She told me she was alright, just weak but I am not certain."

"What happened?" Gandalf asked as he kneeled down next to her and put his hand over Aria's forehead. Eowyn shook her head.

"I know not. The last thing I remember was my uncles passing and then waking up feeling as if I just awoke from a peaceful sleep." Gandalf sighed as he pulled his hand back.

"She used her healing powers." Eowyn's eyes widened. "She is alright; however, her body is drained." As he spoke Aria slowly opened her eyes.

"Gandalf," she said weakly and he smiled down at her.

"Yes Aria," he responded.

"Is . . . . is everyone alright?" she asked. Gandalf nodded knowing exactly who she meant. Aria sighed in relief.

"Gandalf?" Aragorn called. Eowyn stood and motioned him over. Legolas, at seeing Eowyn, frowned and followed behind Aragorn along with Gimli. Aragorn stopped with his eyes wide as he looked down at Aria who gave him a small smile.

"Don't worry. I'm fine," she whispered before the last of her strength left her and she closed her eyes and gave into sleep. Legolas stopped next to Aragorn.

"No!" he said as he moved quickly and kneeled next to her. He put his hand on her cheek and Gandalf put his hand on his shoulder.

"She is not dead, Legolas," he said gently. Legolas looked up at Gandalf with tears in his eyes. "She used her healing powers to save Lady Eowyn and is merely drained. She does have an injury to her arm, but she will be fine." Legolas closed his eyes and let out the breath that he was holding. Gandalf stood. "We should take her into the city." Everyone nodded and Legolas carefully picked her up and carried her into the city, following Gandalf while the others remained out on the field looking for other wounded. As Legolas carried her up the city levels Aria opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Legolas?" she asked. He looked down at her and smiled.

"It is alright, Aria. I am just taking you to the top level of Minas Tirith for aid and so you may rest properly," he said gently.

"You're not hurt?"

"No, I'm not hurt. Rest Aria. All will be well." Aria sighed and closed her eyes as she rested her head against his shoulder.

Aria slowly opened her eyes and found herself in a room of white stone and a rather large bed with dark blue and silver tapestries over the top of the bed. She was laying in an incredibly soft bed and pillows. She was covered with smooth sheets and a fluffy comforter. Her hair was braided and over her right shoulder and she was dressed in a white night dress. Aria sat up and heard someone step into the room from her right. She looked over to see Legolas smile at her from in front of the balcony. The darkness of night was lit by several candles and the fire burning steadily in the fireplace across the room. Aria smiled back and he walked over to the bed. "How are you feeling?" he asked as he sat on the edge of the bed.

"Fine, just fine. How long have I been asleep?" she asked.

"Two days." Aria's eyes widened.

"Two days!" she exclaimed and Legolas laughed quietly at the expression on her face.

"Repairing Lady Eowyn's injuries from the Nazgul took a great toll on your body and nearly drained you of all your power." Aria nodded her head.

"What is happening?" she asked. Legolas frowned; he had hoped she would not question him about it just yet.

"We are nearly finished clearing the field. However, Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Eomer, and I plan on meeting to discuss any next steps we take." Aria nodded.

"When is this meeting to take place?"

"Tomorrow after the evening meal." Aria nodded again and Legolas sighed and pulled her close to him. "Let us not speak of this anymore. The night is ours and ours alone. For now it is as if we are the only ones here." He leaned into her and kissed her lips gently. Aria pulled away and gave him a knowing smile.

"Just what are you implying Legolas?" Legolas just returned her smile and kissed her again as he gently laid her down on the bed.

Each touch and each kiss brought them closer and closer to becoming, by Elfish law, husband and wife. Legolas pulled his lips from hers. Both their breathing was heavy and uneven. "I wish to bind myself to you this night, Aria," he paused and kissed her lips gently. "Do you wish to bind yourself to me?" His right hand rested on her side and his left supported his body as he hovered over her. Aria's light green eyes stayed locked with Legolas' silver blue orbs that bore down on her with so much love and desire that their was no way she could say no even if she didn't want to. Every fiber in her being was screaming for him.

"Yes, Legolas, I wish to bind myself to you tonight," she whispered deeply. Legolas smiled down at her and kissed her lips gently as he moved his right hand to the front ties of her nightdress and untied them with some difficulty. Aria laughed against his lips and he pulled away and smiled at her. Aria returned his smile as she raised her own hands and untied the lacings of her dress loosening the dress from her shoulders. Legolas leaned in and kissed her lips as his right hand pulled the collar of her night dress way. He pulled his lips from hers and kissed down her jaw and slowly made his way down her neck and along her left shoulder before he retraced his path and kissed her lips once more. Legolas gently caressed her bare shoulder and moved his hand up her neck and held her softly.

Aria raised her hands and pulled at his tunic for him to remove it. He sat up and did as she wished, casting the silver tunic to the floor in a small pile. Aria smiled and as he leaned back down to her ran her hands over his bare stomach and chest only to rest behind his neck and pulled his lips down to her. She could feel the warmth of his skin through her nightdress and her heart pounded fiercely in her chest. Suddenly, Legolas pulled away from her and stood from the bed. Aria's face fell and she looked at him, only to watch him take off his boots and climb back onto the bed. He straddled her body, his hips resting just above hers on her lower stomach and he leaned in and kissed her lips as he pulled the night dress from her shoulders. She pulled her arms from the sleeves and he pulled the night dress down to rest around her waist along with the blankets that still covered her lower half from him. As he kissed her his hands roamed her body feeling and caressing every inch of exposed skin. Aria raised her hand and tangled her fingers in his silky blonde locks as quiet moans and sighs left her lips as a result of his caresses and kisses.

They continued on that way for some time before all coverings were shed and they laid before each other as bare as the day they were born. They bound themselves to one another that night as a soft blue light engulfed them as a piece of their souls ripped away and traded places to rest with the other for eternity.

Aria woke to the feeling of great contentment but a great worry in the back of her mind. However, as she searched for the cause she found that while part of the contentment was hers, the other half was someone else's as was the great worry. She focused her eyes and looked up from her resting spot on Legolas shoulders at Legolas' face. He was away and staring at the ceiling seemingly lost in deep thought. "What worries you?" she asked quietly. Legolas jumped slightly and looked over at her and smiled.

"Nothing of importance," he whispered before he kissed her lips. Aria smiled and shook her head at him. She raised her left hand and fingered the sapphire she had given Legolas so long ago.

"I can feel your worry, Legolas. There is no cause to worry. All will turn out. I feel it deep inside my heart," she said as she let go of the pendant and rested her hand over her own heart before she moved her hand to rest over his. "And I feel it deep within you." Legolas kissed her forehead.

"For one so young, how can you be so wise?" Aria laughed.

"I was trained by Lady Galadriel. You can learn a great deal of wisdom from her in a short period of time." Legolas nodded.

"We should dress," he whispered before he kissed her lips deeply. "Although I would rather stay this way with you," he paused and sighed deeply. "There is much to be done today before my meeting." Legolas went to get up and Aria put her hand on his chest stopping him.

"You mean our meeting. I may technically be your wife now Legolas, but I will not be kept out of things." Legolas just simply smiled and nodded his head.

"Ae aníral (if you wish)." Aria smiled and kissed his lips as they both sat up.

"I wish it." He leaned in and kissed her deeply again. After some time, Aria reluctantly pulled away and sighed. "We're not getting anywhere here." Legolas just smiled.

"I believe we are," he whispered before he kissed her again and gently laid her back down.