The Mystery of Love
Chapter Seven
Love Amidst War?
~~POV-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~
The sun started to set on the first day of Ehtele'mele {vernal equinox}. Tonight the grand festivities would begin. Father had written me once already, told me to search for a young she-elf to wed. That was the last thing on my mind. The young Fae tossing and turning in my bed was what worried me most. She often called out things in Fae. I knew some of it but not enough. I deciphered her yelling 'help!' and 'Please no.' I shook her again, "Tari?" {Princess?} She stirred.
She turned on her back. I had removed her armor already and her loose tunic was riding up. On her lower back was a medium sized scar. It was about the size of arrow gash. I shook her awake, "Híril! Mani naa sina?" {Lady, what is this?} I motioned to her lower back as she wiped sleep's presence from her eyes.
She pulled her shirt down, "That is nothing."
She had answered quickly. I grew suspicious; "You can tell me. "
Small tears slid down her cheeks, "It is from an Uruk-hai."
My brows furrowed, "Many people have wounds of that like, what is there to be ashamed of?"
She sobbed, "It is from my father. Last year, when I was journeying to Rivendell I was attacked by a pack of Uruk-hai. I slaughtered them all but there was an elf leading them. That elf gave me this wound; he was my father. I could not kill him, I blacked out from the poison and Arwen found me. It left a permanent physical scar."
I pulled her close to me, "It would seem to have left more than that. Iluma Nalla. Lle naa vanima." {Do not cry. You are beautiful.} I had never tried to comfort a girl besides Arwen. I was very unsure of myself, "Amin now lle naa aman." {I think you are blessed.}
She looked up at me sadly. For the first time I looked at her carefully. I looked at her deep chocolate eyes that had hints of gray. Her thin black eyebrows that framed them. Her full and moist lips, and her regal but petite nose caught my eyes for the first time. I acknowledged her finer and more regal cheek bones. Her thick chocolate colored hair fell to her shoulder blades. I noticed the curls and waves in her hair. I noticed her tanned collar, shoulders and arms. I became aware of her muscular arms and shoulders. I observed her ample breasts, and blushed lightly.
I noticed her thin but defined stomach, her abs were very strong. Her hips were slightly wide for her size and protruded from her body. Her legs were very toned, like those of a runner. Her feet were very small and her hands very soft. Though she fought so hard, her skin was perfectly colored, with only one scar visible.
I looked into her eyes; she was about three inches shorter than I. She smiled, "Lle now amin naa vanima?" {You think I am beautiful?} Her eyes were filled with some bright emotion I could not define. I nodded and a servant knocked on the door.
"Haryon Legolas, Tari Reyna? I' gala naa yastuva rato!" {Prince Legolas, Queen Reyna? The celebration is beginning soon!}
I called back, "Diola lle mool." {Thank you servant.}
Reyna stood weakly and I walked her to the door adjoining our rooms. I smiled, "Lle eleuva vanima." {You will look beautiful roughly translated.} She blushed and entered her chambers, where two servants attended her needs.
I walked over to my wardrobe and opened it. I knew what I was going to wear. Arwen told me that Reyna was to wear blue the first night, red the second and green the third. I had packed three suits to match accordingly. I pulled out a royal blue tunic. I it was long sleeved and fell to past my waist after meeting my pants. It buttoned all the way down in small sapphires. There was a small slit in the collar and the top button ended right below my collarbone.
I had a silver undershirt on that peeked out lightly. My pants were a pastel, light blue. They were almost a misty color. I put on my white and silver boots. I re-braided my hair nicely and let the rest fall loosely to my back. When I thought I looked well enough I exited my room and walked to the door on my right.
I knocked and a startled cry came from the room. The two she-elves, who were assisting her, were crying out. She was telling at them to hurry as she walked towards the door. About half way there she put on high heels. They clicked elegantly with each following step. I held out my arm expectantly and gasped when she opened the door. I struggled to keep my mouth closed. I smiled, "Tari." {Queen.} I offered her my arm. She took it and smiled.
Elrond and his son met us where the guest's wing met the family wing. He smiled after pausing to take in the sight that was Híril Reyna. Arwen's brother, Elrohir also struggled not to stare at Reyna. They walked up to us and Elrohir offered Reyna his arm on her left side. She smiled and took it. Elrond descended behind us. Elrohir wore a silver vestment adorned with crystal and pearl beads. His pants were whiter than mine and his boots were also similar. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow, "It is a pity my brother will miss this spectacle, he left at dawn to help guard Mirkwood in case of attack. Does this young lady know quenya?" I nodded and he bit his lip, pondering how to talk to me without my dearest Reyna overhearing anything. His crystal blue eyes appeared deep in thought.
I smiled proudly, facing the crowd of people that filled the Great Hall of Rivendell as we descended the stairs. The Grand Hall doors opened and everyone in the crowded hall turned and stared. Not a sound was made. The band started to play the first song and I turned to Reyna. "Tari, lle merna salk?" {Queen, you want to dance?}
Reyna took my outreached hand and smiled, "Uma, diola lle." {Yes, thank you.} As we started out onto the dance floor she seemed to glide along. Not walk like most humans, but she seemed even lighter than most elves. As we started to dance, the other elves started to talk again. I swept her across the floor and she whispered to me, "I' men lle salke naa lirima." {The way you dance is lovely.}
I took her slowly from the dance floor and motioned towards the balcony, "Lle merne ma ie' i' elenoo?" {You want to look at the stars?}
She smiled, stars twinkling in her eyes, "Uma." {Yes.}
I pulled her close to me and walked slowly, right next to her. I led her out onto the balcony, where we were alone. I smiled at her, "Lle ve' sina?" {You like this?}
She smiled, "Uma, mellon." {Yes friend.}
I tried to decipher what she meant by friend but I found little time for it as a group of elves joined us.
Elrohir smiled, "Mani naa lle? Naa lle kordon?" {What are you? Are you a goddess?}
She blushed, "Amin naa Wicca Fae. Amin naa telella. N'uma ner, N'uma n'ner." {I am Fae. I am a young elf. No more, no less.}
I put my arm around her and smiled proudly. Elrohir blushed and turned away, "Amin elea." {I see.}
She bowed to him as he departed. Three of the elves sniggered as they left murmuring words like rauko (demon), 'ksh (evil), and kuruni (witch). I gave them all cold glares as Reyna pondered the words and turned to me.
She looked up, "I do not know those elvish words...manke nae ron quenian?" {What were they speaking?}
I turned to her, hiding my anger. I smiled, "Nothing mellonamin." {Nothing, my friend.}
She frowned but stepped closer to me and smiled, "Let's dance some more."
I nodded, smiling. "Umma, lye salke." {Yes, we dance.} She smiled at me. As we started to dance again there was a loud commotion in the hall. I turned to see Gandalf, pale and worried.
Reyna ran up, "Gandalf!? Mani na ta?" {What is it?}
Gandalf stared, "Tari Reyna, ro coia!" {Queen Reyna, he lives!}
Reyna grew pale and nodded, "Umma, nan il 'ten an." {Yes, but not for long.}
I looked at her, "Mani? Mani naa ta?" {What? What is it?}
She looked at me for a moment, "Amin entuluva. Ta na ataramin." {I will return. It is my father.}
I ran after her, "I am coming. You will not meet him alone." Reyna smiled.
She nodded, "Umma, nan asca. Diola lle ten' sina." {Yes, but make haste. Thank you for this.}
~~~POV CHANGE-REYNA~~~
I raced down the hall, pulling leggings on under my dress. I flung my heels behind me and struggled to pull on my boots. As I threw the last one I heard a distraught cry behind me. I turned quickly to see Legolas throwing a shoe behind him; I had thrown my heel at his face. I blushed, "Amin hiraetha!" {Sorry!} I unzipped the dress's zipper and stepped out of it without slowing my gate. Yet another distraught cry from behind me. I laughed, "I have a tunic on underneath. I had a bad feeling before I dressed so I put it on. I had to cut the neck to accommodate the dress's neck line but it worked out fine." A relieved sigh came as Legolas caught up with me. He smiled.
He grabbed his bow and quiver from a servant as we jumped off the balcony and to the stables. Gandalf awaited us with my dagger, sword and arrows. My bow was hanging from my saddle horn. I mounted Kemi, who was very angry with me for being saddled, and swung my bow around my arm. Gandalf mounted his horse and we sped off with him in lead. He yelled, "He slaughtered three elves outside of Mirkwood."
Legolas and I let out a cry of distress, "What of Aragorn and Elladan?"
Gandalf smiled, "They are fine. We must track him down."
I grinned, "Amin ndenginuva ho." {I will slay him.}
Legolas called out, "Amin khiluva." {I will follow.}
Gandalf smiled, "Lle mela he, Haryon Legolas." {You love her, Prince Legolas.}
I could not make out what his words meant because my sindarin was weak but I noticed Legolas blush brightly. I turned to look ahead again and I saw him, riding hard towards me. I gasped, "Amin delotha lle!" {I hate you!}
Legolas and Gandalf fell back and waited a moment. My father ran straight at me, sword drawn. I grinned, two hundred yards was time enough to shoot him with an arrow. I slipped my bow down my arm discretely. He was watching my right arm. I knocked it slowly and in one fluid motion brought it up and shot a swift arrow into his right shoulder. He swerved to the left. I shot another arrow into his left arm; he could no longer fight well enough to beat me. I cast a sleeping spell on him. He slumped off his horse as Gandalf and Legolas approached. I bound his wrists and feet as they removed all his weapons. I slung him over his horse and we rode back to Rivendell.
The moon was high in the sky when we returned to see a pacing Hir Elrond outside the entrance. He turned, "Well?"
I motioned to Hir Lindele's horse, "That's him."
Elrond gasped, "He is not dead?"
I shook my head, "He will die slowly. I want every elf that lost a loved one in battle to have a swing at him. N o lethal shots though. That one is mine. He killed my mother, and he sent for the attack that killed Hir Haldir in Helms Deep."
Legolas looked up, "You knew Haldir?"
I smiled, "I visited Lothlorien when I was a very young girl. I was but a flowering young maiden when I met him. I had just left Glacia to find out about the other half of my heritage. He taught me how to use a bow. He was like my big brother; I loved him dearly. When he was killed I grieved fiercely; my father tore my family apart and killed them, now he shall pay the price."
Elrond grimaced, "Hir Haldir was a valiant man and a great warrior." We all nodded in agreement.
I looked at the sky, "My it is late! I need to rest before I deal with his burden. He will not wake until I remove the spell. Do not fret, but lock him up for safe measures."
Elrond nodded, "Quel du." {Good night.}
Elrond walked up the stairs to his wing of the palace; two servants retrieved Lindele's limp form to lock it up. Gandalf had vanished somewhere in that time and I was left to unsaddle the horses with Legolas. He smiled, "You are a very just lady, to do something like this."
I blushed, "It is only right." He rested a hand on my lower back, over my scar, as we walked into the palace. I bid him farewell and closed the door to my chambers.
I could not sleep tonight. I sat out on the balcony, looking up at the waxing moon. It was almost full and a gorgeous spectacle. I reminisced about the dance I had shared with Legolas under the moon. He was a very graceful dancer, and a most polite man. Never once did he look away from my eyes to examine my body. I smiled, thinking of how he had changed me.
~~~POV-CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I walked out onto the balcony in my leggings and relished the cool air on my skin. I smiled, lay back in a chair and slowly fell asleep. I normally did not sleep so easily but a soft, sweet melody wafting through the air soothed me. It was a soft soprano voice, soft and timid as if she rarely sang at all. I thought of how I would love to hear her sing louder, for me. How I envy her for possessing such a graceful voice. She sang to me. The silky lyrics flitting around my ears tempted my mind to find the words. She sang these words: Very very very roughly translated, intended lyrics will be written in English, not literal translation!
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Amin merna quern ilya neinaitea (Let me turn all the tears)
Tanya lle caela nalle e' a' nimpheloo (that you have cried into pearls)
Cam sen vanwa a' amin (Hand them over to me)
Amin mern tess, tess sen ten' lle (I'm gonna keep, keep them for you)
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Amin merna tess lle (I want to hold you)
Amin merna miquel lle (I want to kiss you)
Amin merna fallan mani naa rusva (I want to mend what is broken)
Mela amin i' men Tanya lle mele he (Love me the way that you loved her please)
'Ten sii' amin onuva ta ilya (Cuz now, I'm giving it all)
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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Sand strikes up in your eyes
I will cover your face
I'll plant your desert with roses
And I'm gonna keep, keep them for you
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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I'll wear your pearls more precious than silver
I'll wear your pearls so close to my skin
I'll tear myself apart just to get you
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Ohhh.
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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I put the rest in English because it was sooo choppy. I sighed, if only I could sing that song for Reyna. I wonder whom this girl is singing for. I closed my eyes, letting the music put a picture in my mind. I tried to picture who was singing this, and in doing so; fell into a deep slumber, still hearing her melodious voice trailing like a trickling stream in my mind. So soft, she sang so softly, yet her words were so deep. I slept and dreamt well that night.
~~END~~
I do not own this song, it is bye Ace of Base and it is called 'Experience Pearls' and I wish I owned it but I do not. I will post the next chappy at fifty reviews so you better get busy!! =P. I will revamp though so read up if it says updated.
Chapter Seven
Love Amidst War?
~~POV-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~
The sun started to set on the first day of Ehtele'mele {vernal equinox}. Tonight the grand festivities would begin. Father had written me once already, told me to search for a young she-elf to wed. That was the last thing on my mind. The young Fae tossing and turning in my bed was what worried me most. She often called out things in Fae. I knew some of it but not enough. I deciphered her yelling 'help!' and 'Please no.' I shook her again, "Tari?" {Princess?} She stirred.
She turned on her back. I had removed her armor already and her loose tunic was riding up. On her lower back was a medium sized scar. It was about the size of arrow gash. I shook her awake, "Híril! Mani naa sina?" {Lady, what is this?} I motioned to her lower back as she wiped sleep's presence from her eyes.
She pulled her shirt down, "That is nothing."
She had answered quickly. I grew suspicious; "You can tell me. "
Small tears slid down her cheeks, "It is from an Uruk-hai."
My brows furrowed, "Many people have wounds of that like, what is there to be ashamed of?"
She sobbed, "It is from my father. Last year, when I was journeying to Rivendell I was attacked by a pack of Uruk-hai. I slaughtered them all but there was an elf leading them. That elf gave me this wound; he was my father. I could not kill him, I blacked out from the poison and Arwen found me. It left a permanent physical scar."
I pulled her close to me, "It would seem to have left more than that. Iluma Nalla. Lle naa vanima." {Do not cry. You are beautiful.} I had never tried to comfort a girl besides Arwen. I was very unsure of myself, "Amin now lle naa aman." {I think you are blessed.}
She looked up at me sadly. For the first time I looked at her carefully. I looked at her deep chocolate eyes that had hints of gray. Her thin black eyebrows that framed them. Her full and moist lips, and her regal but petite nose caught my eyes for the first time. I acknowledged her finer and more regal cheek bones. Her thick chocolate colored hair fell to her shoulder blades. I noticed the curls and waves in her hair. I noticed her tanned collar, shoulders and arms. I became aware of her muscular arms and shoulders. I observed her ample breasts, and blushed lightly.
I noticed her thin but defined stomach, her abs were very strong. Her hips were slightly wide for her size and protruded from her body. Her legs were very toned, like those of a runner. Her feet were very small and her hands very soft. Though she fought so hard, her skin was perfectly colored, with only one scar visible.
I looked into her eyes; she was about three inches shorter than I. She smiled, "Lle now amin naa vanima?" {You think I am beautiful?} Her eyes were filled with some bright emotion I could not define. I nodded and a servant knocked on the door.
"Haryon Legolas, Tari Reyna? I' gala naa yastuva rato!" {Prince Legolas, Queen Reyna? The celebration is beginning soon!}
I called back, "Diola lle mool." {Thank you servant.}
Reyna stood weakly and I walked her to the door adjoining our rooms. I smiled, "Lle eleuva vanima." {You will look beautiful roughly translated.} She blushed and entered her chambers, where two servants attended her needs.
I walked over to my wardrobe and opened it. I knew what I was going to wear. Arwen told me that Reyna was to wear blue the first night, red the second and green the third. I had packed three suits to match accordingly. I pulled out a royal blue tunic. I it was long sleeved and fell to past my waist after meeting my pants. It buttoned all the way down in small sapphires. There was a small slit in the collar and the top button ended right below my collarbone.
I had a silver undershirt on that peeked out lightly. My pants were a pastel, light blue. They were almost a misty color. I put on my white and silver boots. I re-braided my hair nicely and let the rest fall loosely to my back. When I thought I looked well enough I exited my room and walked to the door on my right.
I knocked and a startled cry came from the room. The two she-elves, who were assisting her, were crying out. She was telling at them to hurry as she walked towards the door. About half way there she put on high heels. They clicked elegantly with each following step. I held out my arm expectantly and gasped when she opened the door. I struggled to keep my mouth closed. I smiled, "Tari." {Queen.} I offered her my arm. She took it and smiled.
Elrond and his son met us where the guest's wing met the family wing. He smiled after pausing to take in the sight that was Híril Reyna. Arwen's brother, Elrohir also struggled not to stare at Reyna. They walked up to us and Elrohir offered Reyna his arm on her left side. She smiled and took it. Elrond descended behind us. Elrohir wore a silver vestment adorned with crystal and pearl beads. His pants were whiter than mine and his boots were also similar. He looked at me with a raised eyebrow, "It is a pity my brother will miss this spectacle, he left at dawn to help guard Mirkwood in case of attack. Does this young lady know quenya?" I nodded and he bit his lip, pondering how to talk to me without my dearest Reyna overhearing anything. His crystal blue eyes appeared deep in thought.
I smiled proudly, facing the crowd of people that filled the Great Hall of Rivendell as we descended the stairs. The Grand Hall doors opened and everyone in the crowded hall turned and stared. Not a sound was made. The band started to play the first song and I turned to Reyna. "Tari, lle merna salk?" {Queen, you want to dance?}
Reyna took my outreached hand and smiled, "Uma, diola lle." {Yes, thank you.} As we started out onto the dance floor she seemed to glide along. Not walk like most humans, but she seemed even lighter than most elves. As we started to dance, the other elves started to talk again. I swept her across the floor and she whispered to me, "I' men lle salke naa lirima." {The way you dance is lovely.}
I took her slowly from the dance floor and motioned towards the balcony, "Lle merne ma ie' i' elenoo?" {You want to look at the stars?}
She smiled, stars twinkling in her eyes, "Uma." {Yes.}
I pulled her close to me and walked slowly, right next to her. I led her out onto the balcony, where we were alone. I smiled at her, "Lle ve' sina?" {You like this?}
She smiled, "Uma, mellon." {Yes friend.}
I tried to decipher what she meant by friend but I found little time for it as a group of elves joined us.
Elrohir smiled, "Mani naa lle? Naa lle kordon?" {What are you? Are you a goddess?}
She blushed, "Amin naa Wicca Fae. Amin naa telella. N'uma ner, N'uma n'ner." {I am Fae. I am a young elf. No more, no less.}
I put my arm around her and smiled proudly. Elrohir blushed and turned away, "Amin elea." {I see.}
She bowed to him as he departed. Three of the elves sniggered as they left murmuring words like rauko (demon), 'ksh (evil), and kuruni (witch). I gave them all cold glares as Reyna pondered the words and turned to me.
She looked up, "I do not know those elvish words...manke nae ron quenian?" {What were they speaking?}
I turned to her, hiding my anger. I smiled, "Nothing mellonamin." {Nothing, my friend.}
She frowned but stepped closer to me and smiled, "Let's dance some more."
I nodded, smiling. "Umma, lye salke." {Yes, we dance.} She smiled at me. As we started to dance again there was a loud commotion in the hall. I turned to see Gandalf, pale and worried.
Reyna ran up, "Gandalf!? Mani na ta?" {What is it?}
Gandalf stared, "Tari Reyna, ro coia!" {Queen Reyna, he lives!}
Reyna grew pale and nodded, "Umma, nan il 'ten an." {Yes, but not for long.}
I looked at her, "Mani? Mani naa ta?" {What? What is it?}
She looked at me for a moment, "Amin entuluva. Ta na ataramin." {I will return. It is my father.}
I ran after her, "I am coming. You will not meet him alone." Reyna smiled.
She nodded, "Umma, nan asca. Diola lle ten' sina." {Yes, but make haste. Thank you for this.}
~~~POV CHANGE-REYNA~~~
I raced down the hall, pulling leggings on under my dress. I flung my heels behind me and struggled to pull on my boots. As I threw the last one I heard a distraught cry behind me. I turned quickly to see Legolas throwing a shoe behind him; I had thrown my heel at his face. I blushed, "Amin hiraetha!" {Sorry!} I unzipped the dress's zipper and stepped out of it without slowing my gate. Yet another distraught cry from behind me. I laughed, "I have a tunic on underneath. I had a bad feeling before I dressed so I put it on. I had to cut the neck to accommodate the dress's neck line but it worked out fine." A relieved sigh came as Legolas caught up with me. He smiled.
He grabbed his bow and quiver from a servant as we jumped off the balcony and to the stables. Gandalf awaited us with my dagger, sword and arrows. My bow was hanging from my saddle horn. I mounted Kemi, who was very angry with me for being saddled, and swung my bow around my arm. Gandalf mounted his horse and we sped off with him in lead. He yelled, "He slaughtered three elves outside of Mirkwood."
Legolas and I let out a cry of distress, "What of Aragorn and Elladan?"
Gandalf smiled, "They are fine. We must track him down."
I grinned, "Amin ndenginuva ho." {I will slay him.}
Legolas called out, "Amin khiluva." {I will follow.}
Gandalf smiled, "Lle mela he, Haryon Legolas." {You love her, Prince Legolas.}
I could not make out what his words meant because my sindarin was weak but I noticed Legolas blush brightly. I turned to look ahead again and I saw him, riding hard towards me. I gasped, "Amin delotha lle!" {I hate you!}
Legolas and Gandalf fell back and waited a moment. My father ran straight at me, sword drawn. I grinned, two hundred yards was time enough to shoot him with an arrow. I slipped my bow down my arm discretely. He was watching my right arm. I knocked it slowly and in one fluid motion brought it up and shot a swift arrow into his right shoulder. He swerved to the left. I shot another arrow into his left arm; he could no longer fight well enough to beat me. I cast a sleeping spell on him. He slumped off his horse as Gandalf and Legolas approached. I bound his wrists and feet as they removed all his weapons. I slung him over his horse and we rode back to Rivendell.
The moon was high in the sky when we returned to see a pacing Hir Elrond outside the entrance. He turned, "Well?"
I motioned to Hir Lindele's horse, "That's him."
Elrond gasped, "He is not dead?"
I shook my head, "He will die slowly. I want every elf that lost a loved one in battle to have a swing at him. N o lethal shots though. That one is mine. He killed my mother, and he sent for the attack that killed Hir Haldir in Helms Deep."
Legolas looked up, "You knew Haldir?"
I smiled, "I visited Lothlorien when I was a very young girl. I was but a flowering young maiden when I met him. I had just left Glacia to find out about the other half of my heritage. He taught me how to use a bow. He was like my big brother; I loved him dearly. When he was killed I grieved fiercely; my father tore my family apart and killed them, now he shall pay the price."
Elrond grimaced, "Hir Haldir was a valiant man and a great warrior." We all nodded in agreement.
I looked at the sky, "My it is late! I need to rest before I deal with his burden. He will not wake until I remove the spell. Do not fret, but lock him up for safe measures."
Elrond nodded, "Quel du." {Good night.}
Elrond walked up the stairs to his wing of the palace; two servants retrieved Lindele's limp form to lock it up. Gandalf had vanished somewhere in that time and I was left to unsaddle the horses with Legolas. He smiled, "You are a very just lady, to do something like this."
I blushed, "It is only right." He rested a hand on my lower back, over my scar, as we walked into the palace. I bid him farewell and closed the door to my chambers.
I could not sleep tonight. I sat out on the balcony, looking up at the waxing moon. It was almost full and a gorgeous spectacle. I reminisced about the dance I had shared with Legolas under the moon. He was a very graceful dancer, and a most polite man. Never once did he look away from my eyes to examine my body. I smiled, thinking of how he had changed me.
~~~POV-CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I walked out onto the balcony in my leggings and relished the cool air on my skin. I smiled, lay back in a chair and slowly fell asleep. I normally did not sleep so easily but a soft, sweet melody wafting through the air soothed me. It was a soft soprano voice, soft and timid as if she rarely sang at all. I thought of how I would love to hear her sing louder, for me. How I envy her for possessing such a graceful voice. She sang to me. The silky lyrics flitting around my ears tempted my mind to find the words. She sang these words: Very very very roughly translated, intended lyrics will be written in English, not literal translation!
~
Amin merna quern ilya neinaitea (Let me turn all the tears)
Tanya lle caela nalle e' a' nimpheloo (that you have cried into pearls)
Cam sen vanwa a' amin (Hand them over to me)
Amin mern tess, tess sen ten' lle (I'm gonna keep, keep them for you)
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Amin merna tess lle (I want to hold you)
Amin merna miquel lle (I want to kiss you)
Amin merna fallan mani naa rusva (I want to mend what is broken)
Mela amin i' men Tanya lle mele he (Love me the way that you loved her please)
'Ten sii' amin onuva ta ilya (Cuz now, I'm giving it all)
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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Sand strikes up in your eyes
I will cover your face
I'll plant your desert with roses
And I'm gonna keep, keep them for you
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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I'll wear your pearls more precious than silver
I'll wear your pearls so close to my skin
I'll tear myself apart just to get you
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Ohhh.
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Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva onuva mani Amin harya ar' mapuva mellle e' entula (I'm gonna give what I've got and get your love in return)
Ar' ikotane amin dethole (And so I've made up my mind)
Amin naa autuva na lloo sina coiasira (I'm gonna be yours this time)
Amin naa autuva nyar lle dur (I gonna teach you to trust)
Ar' istimuva sut naar. (and learn how to burn)
Tyav nimpheloo (Experience pearls)
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I put the rest in English because it was sooo choppy. I sighed, if only I could sing that song for Reyna. I wonder whom this girl is singing for. I closed my eyes, letting the music put a picture in my mind. I tried to picture who was singing this, and in doing so; fell into a deep slumber, still hearing her melodious voice trailing like a trickling stream in my mind. So soft, she sang so softly, yet her words were so deep. I slept and dreamt well that night.
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I do not own this song, it is bye Ace of Base and it is called 'Experience Pearls' and I wish I owned it but I do not. I will post the next chappy at fifty reviews so you better get busy!! =P. I will revamp though so read up if it says updated.