sammy: me too! hey, you can share the naked Legolas with legolaslover and me! once we find one of course!

lindelea: thanks. we're getting to Rivendell, eventually. not for another few chappies. lena's gonna take revenge first!

Alora: thanks so much for the opinion and review. I'll think about that. as for Legolas as a father, I would love to see that too! he'd be a good one. I love the LOTR costumes! they're so awesome!

LevelTwentySeven: thanks a bunch! she'll get it soon, don't worry!

Myri78: hehehe. I agree. oh, and reviewer Marisa really like your idea about getting it on with French fries! I did too!

Okanim: hmmm, that sounds like a good idea, but I've got something else in mind. maybe I could still work that in there though (hehehe) thanks for the candies!

Crecy: thanks much!

Leah's Lovely: hmm, lynching is against the law I think. oh well. don't worry. Alaninwen's got it coming to her.

Legolaslover: you got it. that's exactly what I had in mind! yea! great minds think alike, you know. is it okie if we share naked Legolas with reviewer sammy too? thanks!

Alezandrane: yeppers! right-o! she will. thanks much!

longivity101: we're going to Rivendell, yea! not for a couple more chapters though. hope you can wait!

Sebstar: great, now I must rescue you from the evil mental institute van! thanks! glad you like!

Marisa: hehe, your review made me laugh. I love it. I like to throw a couple twists in now and then. it's fun. love your story, keep it up!

immortalwizardpirateelf-fan: not quite, but I wouldn't put it past her. she's a desperate elleth, that one. anyway, thanks!

Annadin89: thanks a bunch! butt kicking on the way!

Megara: whoa girl! calm down! I promise we'll be in Rivendell within the next…3 or 4 chappies. and yes, we can have a swimming scene if you want. I agree…I love the twins! I wish they had some real pix of them on the net and I totally missed them in the movies!

beautystar: well, Alaninwen pretty much hates Lena because Lena's the princess and she's not. she's desperate and she wants Leggy all to herself! sorry if that's confusing! thanks!

xSilverShadowsx: thanks so much! wow! I got all of your reviews at the same time! yea! glad you like! um, lena will remember little pieces of the books when it comes time, but that won't be until the sequel, so you'll have to wait!

GreenEyedElfGoddess: thanks bunches. hehe, I like the nose break incident. maybe that should one of the memories she gets back. what do you think?

Disclaimer: you know. don't own, don't sue. I like my dust bunnies and bullet-proof marshmallows.

Chapter 23

She stood before the mirror in the bedchambers and stared at the reflection it presented. A deep red stain was set into the front of her dress, from the neckline all the way down to her navel. She sighed and frowned, knowing somehow that the gown had been a gift from Legolas, and was one of her favorites that she didn't actually mind wearing. And now, it was ruined. She ran her fingers lightly over the wet spot and shook her head. Legolas moved behind her and she could see his reflection shift into the mirror.

"Perhaps Elaren can wash it out with some cold water," he suggested, coming to stand behind her.

"I doubt it," she said softly. "Wine stains do not come out so easily. Especially on so light a fabric. It's ruined."

"I could have another made," he offered as he rested his hands on her shoulders.

"No, Legolas. It would not be the same."

Legolas stepped back and stared at the mirror, seeing the distress on his wife's face clearly. It was not often that she showed such emotions, and it worried him.

"Lena, what's wrong, love? I know it's not just the dress," he stated. "You hate dresses, remember?"

"I'm having memories of where I was, Legolas. And I don't know why. I don't want to go back, but it's like every little thing that I do reminds me."

Legolas frowned. "Maybe we should move up your trip to Rivendell. We could leave sooner."

"How soon?"

"Tomorrow or the day after."

Elenayave gave a forced smile and began to loosen the ties on her dress. She moved away from the mirror as she stepped out of the silky material and picked up another set of clothes that was draped over the chair by the nightstand. It was a lighter dress, and much shorter, only coming to her mid-calf. Perfect for the forest circles, she thought.

"I suppose that'll do," replied, referring to the dress and their departure date. Slowly, a wicked grin spread over her face. "But that means I'll have to make my revenge soon."

Legolas met her gaze and quirked his brow questioningly.

"If we leave the day after tomorrow, that'll give me plenty of time to seek retribution."

"What do you plan on doing to Alaninwen, exactly?"

"You'll see, Legolas. You'll see."

"Lena," he warned.

"It won't be against the law. Or permanent. I promise."

i know that this is incredibly short, but that's okie cuz hopefully the next chappie will be up in like, 5 minutes. yea! no school today! ahahahaha! review and let me know how I'm doing. and thanks for the awesome responses to the last chappie!