Disclaimer: All names and places that you have heard of belong to J.R.R. Tolkien. Any other names belong to me, Elenya, copyright 2002.
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By the time Elrond and Arwen and Aragorn returned back to Rivendell, Lina was sitting in her favorite perch once more, pondering the events that had occurred the past couple days. She sat quietly, until she was disturbed by a voice.
"Lina," Arwen said, approaching her cousin. "How are you?"
"I am okay. I take it you spoke to Saria? Otherwise why would you have asked me if I was okay?"
"Yes, I did speak with her. As did my father. He says he knew something like this would happen! Ever since the day when you awoke late and told Saria about having unpleasant sleep," Arwen replied.
"Well, I'm alright now and that is all that matters."
"So did you speak to Legolas yet?" Arwen asked softly.
"No, why? Must I?" Lina asked in return, a little snappishly.
"I would expect you to, since he is the one who took you to the Healers' and was extremely worried!"
Lina sighed. "I was going to, and I will. But I think I need some time. To think by myself. To sort things out."
"I understand, and I'm sure that Legolas will too. Should I tell him to wait for you?"
"No… Well, yes. Tell him that I will meet him in the evening, before the evening meal," Lina requested.
"Okay. I am sure he will oblige." And Arwen left.
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Lina rushed back to her room. She would be late to meet Legolas, and she didn't want to meet him looking like this! She had gone riding, to ease her mind, and she was dressed in a riding tunic and pants. She quickly bathed and dressed into a semi-formal gown of midnight blue. Her green eyes even took a tinted shade of blue in them, making her look regal in appearance. Lina walked quickly down the Main Stairway and out of the House of Elrond, trying hard not to trip over her gown.
Outside she saw Legolas standing, by her tree.
When she was a few feet away, she said, "Good evening, Prince Legolas."
"Lady Elenya," he replied. He sounded somewhat curt, yet polite. He was hurt when Lina had not spoken to him earlier.
"I am sorry," she said quietly, looking down. She had ran out of the House bare-footed, without even knowing it, but she didn't care. She felt extremely remorseful for not thanking Legolas sooner. "I should have spoken to you sooner."
"There is no need to apologise, Lady," Legolas replied, softening his tone a little. But he still addressed her with her title.
"No, I should have thanked you sooner, and I didn't. So I am at fault. I hope you accept my apology."
"If you insist, I do, although I see it as not a fault. You needed time to yourself and I think that is okay."
"Well, thank you. For accepting my apology. And for taking great concern in me. You took the time to take me to the Healer and I very much appreciate it. Especially with Elrond and Arwen absent, for they are usually the ones I turn to for guidance and assistance." Lina was feeling somewhat foolish and embarrassed now.
"It was no problem on my part. How are you feeling now?" Legolas's tone now returned to normal, only expressing concern for the lovely Elf.
"I am okay now. There was nothing wrong… Just, I guess, I was a little… I do not know how to put it."
All of a sudden, she felt herself kissing Legolas. He had stepped nearer to her and kissed her on the mouth, catching her by surprise. Even Legolas himself did not know what happened to him. He was overcome with a strong feeling of passion for the beautiful Elf-lady who stood near him, and found himself doing something he never would have done before.
As sudden as the kiss had come, it had ended. For a few moments Lina had allowed herself to be kissed, but then she broke away, remembering her vow to herself. She could not fall in love again! Especially when her only love was dead and gone, with only her memory of him living! She could not forget him.
"I'm sorry," she mumbled. She turned and ran away from Legolas.
The blonde Elf did not see the tears rolling down her face, as she fled. He frowned. He knew he should not have kissed her, but he couldn't help himself! Legolas's frown deepened as he tried to think of what may have caused this abrupt departure of the mysterious Elf. He had known Lina for a few weeks, yet she continued to surprise him. He suspected that she was startled by the kiss and fled because she was unsure of where it came from and what to do. He cursed himself for once again for causing Elenya to run away from him. 'You damn idiot! You always ruin things! She was doing okay, and you messed things up again!'
Legolas turned and walked slowly back to his room in the House of Elrond. He had seen Lina run towards the stables, and he didn't think she would want to see him again. So he went in the opposite direction.
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