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Note: Dialouge in bold is spoken in Elvish.

Chapter 31

Aria stood straight from her position on the wall and looked at the ellon. He bowed his head to the king and queen before he looked at Aria and stepped over to her. "I do not know how you managed to keep him alive as long as you did," he said and Aria's eyes widened and she shook her head fearing the next words the healer spoke.

"Please tell me he is not dead," she whispered as tears once again filled her eyes. The healer gave her a sad smile.

"He is not, milady. In fact, you had slowed the poison to an almost immobile rate. It had remained in the area of the wound and was easily extracted, however, he will be bed ridden for several days to regain his strength. The prince owes you his life." Aria let the tears fall from her eyes but instead of tears of sorrow, they were tears of happiness.

"May I see him?" she asked quickly. The healer nodded.

"He may be asleep, but you may." Aria nodded and ran into the room without even a glance at the upset king or the smiling queen. Thranduil looked at her form as it disappeared into the room and then looked at the healer.

"What is going on?" Thranduil asked as the door closed. The healer looked at him and bowed his head once again.

"Sire, your son was injured but thanks to the skill of the elleth he will be fine," the healer said with a smile.

"Well, who exactly is she?" Thranduil asked. Elráwien looked at her husband.

"She is his love," she whispered and Thranduil frowned and looked at her.

"What do you mean?" he asked and Elráwien smiled and shook her head.

"You will see, but first we must check on our son." With that she led Thranduil in the room. The healer smiled and followed the pair into the room. The three of them stopped when they saw Aria kneeling next to Legolas' bed and his right raised to her cheek as he wiped the tears from her cheeks. Elráwien smiled and stopped Thranduil from stepping forward.

"Aria do not weep," Legolas said to her with a tired smile on his face. Aria shook her head and turned her head and kissed his palm. The three knew common, so they listened carefully as Aria and Legolas spoke to each other.

"I was scared I lost you," she whispered.

"You saved me." Aria closed her eyes as his hand caressed her cheek once again. "If it wasn't for your gift, I would not have lasted. How many days have passed?" Aria slowly opened her eyes and smiled at him.

"Almost two." His eyes widened slightly and his hand left her cheek and took her hand into his as they rested at the edge of the bed.

"How did you manage that?" Aria shook her head.

"I don't know. In all honesty, I don't even know how I found Mirkwood." Legolas smiled and made small circles on the top of her hand.

"Our bond," he whispered. Aria nodded and returned his smile.

"I think so too." Neither one of them noticed the three standing by the door. Thranduil stiffened when Legolas spook of their bond, but Elráwien smiled.

"Legolas," King Thranduil said as he stepped further into the room. Aria pulled away from Legolas and stood next to the bed, however, Legolas did not let go of her hand. "I'm happy that you have finally returned home and I am proud of your deeds in the battle against the dark lord. I am glad your injury has been taken care of and you will be well." Aria could sense the agitation coming from Thranduil but she stood as still as she could and Legolas' grip was firm on her hand.

"He will not harm you Aria," he spoke to her through their link before he spoke to his father. "I am glad to home as well, although I must say that I would have it arrived under different circumstances." Elráwien quickly made her way over to her son and stood on the other side of the bed. She took Legolas' hand into her and smiled at him. He was propped up on several pillows so he could sit up easily and it was less painful for his side. He wore no tunic and the blankets were pulled up to just under his chest, hiding the bandages. However, they did not hide Aria's pendant that shined brightly against his skin.

"We all wish that, my son. I must ask you to inform us of the lovely maiden who seemed to have saved you from death," she asked as her eyes turned to Aria. Legolas squeezed Aria's hand and she looked down at him.

"Yes, Legolas, I wish to know as well," Thranduil said as he stepped over and stood next to his wife. The healer had made himself disappear from the room which was now lit by a fire burning in the fireplace and several candles as night had finally descended upon the forest. "She had told us her name was Aria and that she was part of the fellowship to destroy the one ring, however, we know nothing else." Legolas took a deep breath and closed his eyes before he slowly opened them. He was extremely tired and was struggling to even remain awake. Aria could sense how he was feeling and swallowed some courage and looked at the king and queen.

"Milord, milady, if you wish it I will gladly answer any question you may have. I do believe Legolas should rest. He is drained and very tired," she said as she looked between the ellon and elleth. Legolas looked at her and smiled lovingly at her. Elráwien looked at the elleth and nodded her head as she let go of Legolas hand. She linked her arm with Thranduil's and smiled.

"That seems to be a good idea," she said before she looked at her son. "Rest Legolas, we shall see you in the morn. Come Aria, join my husband and I in his study." Aria nodded as Thranduil and Elráwien turned away and made their way from the room. Aria looked down at Legolas who gave her a tired smile. He squeezed her hand and tugged on it. She smiled and raised an eyebrow.

"I would like a goodbye kiss, my love," he said through their link. Aria looked at his parents who were about to step out of the room and she looked back at him. She smiled and leaned into him. She kissed his lips lightly. When she pulled away he smiled brightly at her.

"Rest Legolas. I shall see you later," she whispered and his smiled before he squeezed his hand once more and she stood fully and turned to leave. However, she faltered when she saw Thranduil looking at her with a fierce look in his eyes and Elráwien looking at her with a kind smile. Aria swallowed and with one last look at Legolas followed Thranduil and Elráwien from the room.