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Chapter 43

The meal came to a close and Legolas began to lead Aria down the corridor to their chamber when she stopped him. "Come with me to the camps on the field Legolas," she said quietly and he looked at her.

"Aria, we are not due to meet with our party until just after the dawn. Why do you wish to go to the camps?" he asked.

"I do not wish to meet with the Mirkwood elves, Legolas, I wish to speak with the ones that traveled from Imladris," she said through their link and Legolas furrowed his brow at her. "Please Legolas." Legolas nodded.

"As you wish. We shall ride Arod down to the camps." Aria smiled brightly and kissed his cheek. Legolas smiled at her innocent gesture and they left the palace and went into the stables. "Do you trust me?" he asked as they stopped next to Arod's stall. Aria's eyes went instantly to his and she frowned in confusion.

"Why would you ask that of me? You know that I trust you with my life, Legolas," she said as she slid her hand from his elbow down into his hand and laced her fingers with his. Legolas smiled.

"Would you ride with me as the elves do?" he asked.

"How do elves ride? If I am not mistaken we all rode together just like we have ridden before. Nothing as different."

"That is because we required the saddles. However, I wish to ride bareback with you." Aria's eyes widened slightly and Legolas squeezed her hand reassuringly. "There is no need to fear for I will never let you fall." Aria smiled and kissed him gently.

"I will ride as you wish," she whispered against his lips and he smiled before he opened the stall and led Arod from the stall. He mounted effortlessly and Aria just looked at him. Legolas held down her left hand to her and she looked at it before she looked back into his silver-blue eyes.

"Trust me as you say you do." Aria nodded and clasped her hand on his forearm and he hoisted her to rest in front of him sitting with both of her legs on the left side of Arod. Legolas' right hand rested in Arod's mane and his left arm was wrapped securely around Aria's waist. As he had Arod trot from the stable, Aria wrapped her own arms around Legolas and he smiled before he kissed her left temple. "All will be well, you shall see," he whispered into her ear and sent shivers down her spine. A feeling she has become accustomed to since she bonded with Legolas. It was always a good feeling though.

As they rode back down the city levels, the street was nearly disserted as most were in their homes finishing their meals or readying for bed from a long day's work. Aria sighed and laid her head on his shoulder as they rode. Legolas couldn't help but smile and squeeze her waist a little tighter as they rode.

They reached the field Legolas turned Arod towards the Imladris camp which was near the Mirkwood camp and the elves floated back and forth talking and chatting happily. Lord Elrond stood outside of his tent talking to a golden haired elf that Aria remembered as Glorfindel. Elrond looked up and smiled when he spotted Aria and Legolas riding towards them. Legolas brought Arod to a halt and dismounted before he helped Aria down. Once her feet touched the field she quickly rushed over to Lord Elrond and he smiled at her. "It is so good to see you," she said quietly as she looked at him. Elrond cupped her cheek and smiled at her.

"It is good to see you as well, princess," he said as he lowered his hand. Legolas joined them and smiled at Elrond and Glorfindel. Elrond's attention turned to Legolas and he smiled. Legolas bowed his head in respect to Elrond and Elrond did the same.

"Is she inside?" Aria asked her eyes sparkling. Elrond smiled a sad smile and nodded his head. Legolas furrowed his brow and Aria looked at him. "Come," she whispered as she led him into the tent.

Arwen looked up when she heard Aria outside the tent and when the flapped open she stood and quickly embraced her. "Aria," she said gently as they embraced each other. Legolas stood in the entrance to the tent slightly surprised to see the Rivendell princess standing there. He had little doubt that she would not come; it still surprised him for he was certain she would have sailed to Valinor.

"Oh, Arwen, it is so good to see you. You have no idea how much I've missed you," Aria said as she pulled away. Legolas stepped inside the tent and stood next to Aria. Arwen looked at the Elvin prince and smiled.

"Mae govannen (well met) Legolas," Arwen said. "It is good to see you well after your journey." Legolas smiled and nodded his head.

"I am happy to see you as well Arwen," he said as he wrapped his arm around Aria's waist. "Although I was not certain of your coming."

"Aria did not tell you?" Arwen asked as she gave Aria a playful smile. Legolas raised an eyebrow and looked at Aria.

"It is true then that you knew?" he asked. He figured she did when she asked Elrond if 'she' was there. Aria looked at him and gave him a small smile.

"I did. Arwen had written to me and I kept it secret until now. I wanted to surprise you," Aria said although she was a little concerned that he was angry with her. However, Legolas just smiled and shook his head as he turned and looked at Arwen, who was looking at the pair intently.

"It was not a surprise when your father sent word to mine of your union to Aria, Legolas. At least it was not a surprise to me, for I could see that you loved her when you set out from Imladris. It was almost as if you loved her since the moment you found her on the forest floor," Arwen said. Aria looked at her friend a little surprised but a small smile on her face. Legolas laughed slightly and shook his head.

"Maybe, but it was subconsciously for I did not know my true feelings for Aria until we reached Lothlorien," Legolas said as he pulled her slightly closer to him. Aria rolled her eyes and smiled.

"We should let you rest. We will meet with you and your party when we come down to join ours. Is that alright?" Aria asked. Arwen smiled and nodded.

"That shall be fine. But, before you go, Aria, may I ask you something. In private," she added as she looked at Legolas. Aria nodded and looked at Legolas as well.

"Would you wait with Arod for me, Legolas? I will be just a moment," she said to him. Legolas nodded and kissed her briefly before he left the two elleths alone and Aria looked at Arwen and smiled. "What is it?" Arwen smiled and shook her head.

"It is nothing but great importance, but I was just curious. How is Aragorn?" she asked. Aria smiled because she knew all to well the questions in her eyes.

"He is well, Arwen. Very well indeed, a little doubtful, but well nonetheless. However, I am certain that once he has you by his side once again, all will be set right." Arwen smiled and Aria embraced her. "I will see you in the morning." Arwen returned her embrace and Aria saw tears in her eyes. "Do not worry, my friend. You will be with you love just as I am, and the world will have peace and happiness once again." Arwen laughed and nodded her head. Aria left Arwen and said her farewells to Elrond and the others before Legolas pulled her onto Arod. As the rode back to the city, Legolas kissed her temple once again.

"Is everything alright?" he whispered and Aria turned to face him.

"Everything is fine. She was just concerned of Aragorn's well being." Legolas smiled and she laid her head on his shoulder as they rode once more, just enjoying being held by him in the silence of the calm night that had filled the sky. She was not the least bit tired and judging by the things Legolas was saying to her through their link nor was he.

She even had the grace to blush as he led her from the stables and into the palace before swiftly leading her down the corridor to their chamber and locking themselves away from the people of Minas Tirith for the night.