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A/N: HELLO ONCE AGAIN, READERS! Oh my goodness, it's been too long, two months I believe! I always seem to apologise for the lateness of my updates, but I write when I've got time! =D And so here is chapter 16! Please read and review telling me what you think! The story is nearly done!

::sniffle:: my first brainchild is nearly complete!!!

Lina walked into the Dining Hall by herself. However, she felt no loneliness. Instead, her heart was lighter than she had felt it in a year. Upon entering the brightly lit room, she smiled, her bright eyes twinkling. Her gaze fell to Legolas, who was sitting down next to Aragorn. He returned her gaze, smiling back slightly.

Gandalf was the only one who seemed to notice what took place. All others were focused on Arwen and Aragorn, speaking of the wedding that was to come. Gandalf, however, stood up and walked to the raven-haired Elf.

"Lina, how are you?" he asked softly, his blue eyes searching her green ones for something.

Lina laughed a rich, sweet laugh. "I am wonderful, Mithrandir. Better than I have felt in many months."

Gandalf chuckled. "I take it something has happened, then?"

"The most amazing thing that has happened in all my life."

"Well, child, I then bless you in all of your happiness. You two will be happy together, forever."

Lina looked at him, surprised he could guess the truth so quickly.

"You needn't be so astonished, Lória. Your happiness suggests more to me than you could imagine."

Lina hugged her old friend and took her seat next to Arwen.

"What happened, Lina?" Arwen asked, excited. "You look so…"

"Happy? I am, dearest cousin. I am happier than I could ever have imagined myself being."

Arwen knew exactly what she meant and laughed in delight. "You know, we should have a wedding together, Lina!"

Lina blushed at this comment. "I do not think we are… ready for marriage just yet."

Arwen shook her heard amusedly.

~*~

The coming few weeks were filled with joy and elation at the House of Elrond. They prepared for Arwen and Aragorn's wedding, planning to travel to Gondor where Aragorn would be crowned as well.

Lina and Legolas often took rides or walks together in the evenings, talking with each other. One evening, they rode to a small, sparking stream where they sat on the rocks, gazing into the silvery waters.

"Lina," Legolas said softly. "This is the most remarkable thing that has taken place. I would never have dreamt of being with you like this."

The she-Elf smiled and leant into his arms. "I would never have forgiven myself if I had let you go home to Mirkwood without relaying my feelings to you. I was foolish to even deny myself of my love for you.

What surprises me is that you waited for me. You understood my pain, took in my rants towards you, and yet you found it in your heart to forgive me and accept me."

He wrapped his arms around her. "I would have waited all my life for you."

She gazed into his cerulean eyes for a moment just before he bent his head to kiss her.

~*~

During another such time alone, the Elves spoke their hearts to each other.

"My love, I must speak to you of an urgent matter," Legolas began.

Lina cocked her head up to look at him.

"Well, as you know, under normal circumstances I would have returned to my home by now. But I was wondering… would you be willing to accompany me home?"

Lina's eyes widened.

"I know I have not given you sufficient time to think about this. But I would be honoured if you would be my wife. Will you marry me, Lina?"

Legolas looked so earnest and sincere. Lina too his hands and replied. "I have thought about this moment a great deal and am even flattered that you would ask me. Thank you for this, Legolas. Yes, I will marry you."

She reached her arms about his neck and embraced him warmly. He lifted her up in his arms and twirled her around. Together they laughed and laughed until he finally put her down. Smiling happily, he kissed the tip of her ear.

Hand in hand, they returned to the House of Elrond.

"Lina, I will go speak with your uncle on this matter." He knocked on the door of Elrond's library.

"Yes?" came his reply. "Come in, please."

Looking one last time at Lina, Legolas stepped into the room.

A feeling of nervousness creeped upon Lina. She stood waiting, for what seemed like an hour, outside the door.

Soon enough, however, Legolas came outside. He had his head lowered and said to her in a soft voice. "He wishes to speak with you."

Dread filled Lina's heart.

Once inside, she closed the door.

"My niece," Elrond began. "I have been informed that you wish to marry Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood. Is this true?"

Swallowing, Lina replied. "Yes."

"Are you happy with him?"

"Yes."

"Do you wish to spend your life in his home, with him?"

"Yes," she said, looking up. Tears threatened to spill from her emerald eyes.

Her uncle walked towards her. "Do not weep, my dear. If Legolas makes you happy and if you wish to go with him, I give you my blessing to do so."

Gasping, Lina wrapped her arms around her uncle. "Thank you, thank you so much! I love you, Uncle."

He smiled at her and said, "He must be waiting. Go to him, Elenya."

Kissing him on the cheek, Lina left his quarters, running straight into the arms of her lover.

"Legolas," she breathed. She hugged him tightly. "I am so happy. I – I love you!"

He gathered her into his arms, laughing. "I will make you happy forever, my Princess."

~*~

"So? What happened?" Arwen begged for the news.

"I am going to be married to him!" Lina cried happily.

Embracing her younger cousin, Arwen sighed. "I suppose congratulations are in order. I wish you would take up on the offer to have your wedding joint with mine, Lina."

Lina giggled. "Wouldn't that be amazing?"

Arwen agreed. "You know, I think we should."

That evening at dinner, Elrond once again had news to announce.

"My friends! I wish to tell you of a matter that has made me increasingly happy over the past few weeks. First, my daughter was to be married to Aragorn, King of Gondor. Now I am pleased to announce the marriage of my niece, Elenya, to Prince Legolas of Mirkwood!"

Cheers and applause broke out. The little hobbits ran to Lina and hugged her. "See? We knew it was bound to happen," Pippin piped up.

She smiled in reply.

"Now, for another announcement," Aragorn said, standing up. "Along with my wedding in Gondor, Lina and Legolas will be wed at that time as well."

Once again, the table erupted with cheers.

"The date of the weddings is in one month. We will all travel to my soon to be kingdom of Gondor, guests and all! Thank you very much," Aragorn concluded, seating himself again.

The meal was pleasant and Lina, falling asleep in bed that night, had pleasant dreams for the first time in one year.

~*~OK, everyone. I know it wasn't the best of chapters, but it's more of a transition chapter. In the next one, we will be in Gondor, Aragorn will be crowned, and there will be weddings of marvel and magnificence! Thanks a bunch, and please review!~*~