The Mystery of Love
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Cheryl Dong: Thanks for the support, and I have read the Black Jewels book. Um, I hope you continue to review and I am glad you enjoy my work!
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Flutterby: So sweet! You are such a sweet person and I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Dinathiel: Hey chica! Hope you like this one, and where are my updates on 'Broken'? =P jk!
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Holydancegrl: I am sorry you did not read more, if you hadn't judged so quickly you might have enjoyed it. =(
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Aurienia: Why on earth would I be angry that you just started reviewing? I am in your debt for your review; it was so sweet and kind of you to do so. Hope you like it!
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Ritch: Hey! Glad you got to 18! Thanks for those loyal reviews and I am glad you like this so much! I am very glad you are happy with it. Here's to you!
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Aramer: I am slowing down so that I can tease you, lol. I don't want them to kiss right away! Maybe chapter 25-30ish, lol! Enjoy!
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MagicalMoonPrincess: I love Legolas too, and I am glad you like my fic! I hope you like the upcoming chapters as much and enjoy this one!
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Katie Rose: You are the 1 person who likes the POV changes!!!! I love you! Hehe! Thanks so much, and I hope you like this one!
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Night Cat Zanon: Hey! Hope you like this one, and thanks for all the comments! I am glad you liked all those quirks and understood all the deeper stuff. I appreciated your comments, like the one about Reyna and her father, because it let's me know some readers understand the deeper side to the characters. Enjoy!
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Elvenleaf: Greenleaf, Greenleaf, Greenleaf, Greenleaf! All for you! ^,^! Thanks for that review, and enjoy!
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Little Rose: Thank you for such a kind review! I hope you like this chapter!
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Katherine the Celt: My 2nd hardest critic, Thank You! I appreciate all the comments and critiques that you gave me! Enjoy this chapter!
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:S: I hope you like this plot twist better than the others! Enjoy!
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Caled: Thank you for your review! I hope those elvish sites worked for you! As for your compliments, I thank you ever so much! I am nowhere near as good as you say, but that is your opinion and I cherish it. Thank you once again and I hope you enjoy!
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Chatelaine: I hope you enjoyed that chapter! Flamers are a pain! No flamer will keep me down! (Hehe!) Thank you so much, you are one of the reasons that I continue to write despite flames. Thank you for your reviews!
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Nightshade: Thanks a bunch! I am on your favorites list, you were the first to do that and I owe you a big thank you! THANK YOU!!! When I saw that I was like 'People must really like this' and I was like 'I will write more' so here you are. The last 12 chapters have all been a product in some way of your kind actions!
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Christina: Hey, thank you so much for that review! Your support got me moving!
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IndependentWoman: I am glad you noticed the characterization and thanks for all the support!
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Legolas Lover: Thank you!!! I haven't gotten another review but here's a thank you just incase you are still reading!
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Elvine Wood Nymph: Hey! You put me on your favorites too! Thanks ever so much! It really got me to start writing more; this chappy is definitely for you!
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(No name left): Lorei died, and what a death it was!! *evil laugh * Well, enjoy!
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Mina: Strong enough? Hehe, enjoy!
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Mari: MY FIRST REVIEW! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your praise helped me a lot, thank you and this chapter is for you!
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Everyone else: Thank you, whether you reviewed or not, just for reading (and not flaming!) Thank you!
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DOMLANDO BLONAGHAN: Yes I am going to say thank you. I want to thank you for your rude flame. I want to thank you because I know now, that even if rude and mean people like you exist in this world that there are at least 91 people out there who do like this story and 'do' like my writing. I want you to know that I do not care about anything you had to say because I won this battle and have the caring friends who have left their marks on my review page! You, or anyone like you, cannot keep me down anymore! I will keep on writing for every single one of the aforementioned people! =P
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Chapter Nineteen
Despairing Elves
~~~POV-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I slept for a mere hour before I woke again, no longer able to sleep. I watched Reyna's pale form in the moonlight. Her three days inside and the weakened state of her body had paled her skin. She was now only a mere shade or two darker than Arwen. Her skin tone was lighter than Aragorn's when it had once been twice as dark. I sighed; her illness was taking its toll. Her body was thinner already, and her curves more jagged. I blushed and scolded myself for even thinking of such things. I looked up at the stars; "I would give anything to have just one more week with her." As I stared up a shooting star flew by. I wished on it, as I had done as a child. "Please restore Cathelle's health, a butterfly like her cannot remain in a cocoon all her life." I looked down at her, half expecting something to happen. Nothing did; I sighed wistfully. I glanced at Reyna's features. Her small, soft hands were closed over her torso peacefully. A half smile covered her lips. I took one of her hands in mine. Her hand was clammy and cold. I kissed it gently, "I long to kiss your lips and tell you of my feelings but I hesitate. I must, you are a bright girl but a hard nut to crack. I am unsure of your feelings and, in turn, silence my own. If only I had told you before hand!" I kissed her hand once more and fled to her balcony. I looked out upon a meadow, a large meadow with golden flowers that shone in the moonlight. I sighed in aggravation, "Why must this happen to me?"
A soft voice answered, "That we cannot say, but she will wake today if all goes well." I turned to see Serlia in the doorway. She smiled, "You love her, you lied when I asked you so."
I blushed, "No one knows that, and I am not sure of it myself."
She laughed airily, "Of course you are. You said so moments ago."
I flushed more, luckily concealed in the early daybreak. I shook my head; "I am acting foolish in my worried state, nothing more."
She chuckled, "As you say Prince." She smiled and then sat in front of Reyna's bed. I saw a faint blue glow radiate from her to Reyna. I smiled and took her hand; green light was added to it. She looked over, "After an hour you will need to stop. Eating will help replenish your energy. If you started to sleep at night you could offer more energy."
I guiltily but my lip, "Amin hiraetha." {I am sorry.} I sat with her for an hour; my eyes closed and slowly repeated the words she spoke as I held her hand. After that hour she shooed me out.
She shook her head, "I will not permit you in again until you have eaten a full meal."
I ran down the hall, a flight of stairs and through the dining hall doors. I ran into the kitchen and walked up to the chef. I put on my best puppy face and sighed, "I need something to eat! Serlia will not permit me into Reyna's chambers, lest I faint myself, and I must have a meal first."
The young cook laughed, "Of course! You must eat Prince!" She handed me an apple and a goblet of strawberry wine.
I hurried to Reyna's door and knocked, "Serlia! Serlia I am eating!" I took a small bite out of the apple and took several long sips of wine.
Serlia laughed, "Fine, you may enter!" I walked in and sat at Reyna's side. I ran my fingers over her cold arm. I held her hand and whispered elvish greetings to her, hoping she would wake. She had stirred twice since I had entered when a courier knocked on the door. The herald placed a sealed letter into my hand and bowed.
"From Mirkwood, Lord Legolas." He waited by the door as I read the letter. I hissed with anger.
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I am happy to announce that your sister, Loraine, is happily married to Ariane as of yesterday. Ariane explained to me Reyna's condition and that you would be there a while so we held the celebration without you. I am also happy to tell you another piece of information. Since you have shown little or no interest in maidens in your two thousand nine hundred and thirty years I decided to choose a maiden for you. Her name is Lirawen and you two are now officially engaged. I wish for you to make haste home to be wed. Everyone is so excited Legolas, I know you will like her. She is from Eardor. A/N: For more info on Eardor and Lirawen read my Haldir romance! I trust you will hurry home, my son.
Vanya Sulie {Fair winds}
King Thranduil
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I dropped the rest of the apple to the ground and set the letter on the nightstand. I ran to Arwen's chambers and knocked on the door, "Arwen! The worst of possibilities has played out!"
~~~POV CHANGE-REYNA LINDELE~~~
I woke wearily, I could not see clearly but I saw a piece of white parchment on the nightstand. A/N: Is this too predictable? I read it quietly and gasped, "He's in love with another?"
Serlia marched over, "You are awake!" I groaned and my ears perked as I heard Legolas yelling merrily. I kept the tears in but they wanted to fall so much. Serlia handed me an orange and I ate it numbly. I could taste the healing brew but I ate it nonetheless. My strength returned an hour later. I rose and walked to Arwen's room; I was still numb.
I closed the door quietly behind me, "Arwen?"
She was cradling Eldarion in her arms, "Yes?"
I sighed, "Are you going with Legolas?"
She looked confused, "What do you mean?"
I rolled my eyes, "To his wedding, are you going?"
She laughed, "You two are marrying?"
I laughed dryly, "No, he is marrying an elf named Lirawen." I threw the letter onto the table in front of her.
She read it, "This is why Legolas rush out. He told me he had business in Mirkwood."
I rubbed my temples as my head throbbed, "I must go, I must know if he is marrying her."
Arwen paused, "I cannot stop you?"
Eldarion gurgled and I laughed, "You cannot."
A smile broke onto her face, "When is your birthday?"
An exasperated sigh escaped my mouth, "What does that have to do with anything?"
Pouting lips responded, "Just tell me!"
With a roll of my eyes I turned and started to depart. "Next Alduya." {Thursday.} She turned back to Eldarion's crib and spoke not another word. I left to pack. Three Fae almost refused to let me enter my own chambers because of my weak state. I snarled, "I am fine, and I will leave for Mirkwood with or without clothing!" They moved and I retrieved two Fae gowns, Legolas had never seen a Fae gown. The Fae at the ball had dressed in human or elven dress to match their partners.
I saddled Kemi and angrily took off, bent on reaching Mirkwood before sunset tomorrow.
~~~POV CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I arrived in Mirkwood at sunrise. I charged into my ada's chambers, "What on middle earth were you thinking?"
My father turned from his window, where he was glancing out at the land. "What ever are you referring to?"
I snarled loudly, "You betrothed me to an Elf maiden when I thought I made it quite obvious that I love Reyna!"
He shrugged, "I didn't notice. No one mentioned anything, except Ariane. I figured Ariane was just jealous that you were getting married too."
My lip twitched angrily, "Ariane is not the type to be jealous of anyone, and you know it!"
My father rolled his eyes in frustration; "Maybe if you had accepted me as your father at a younger age I would have known your friends better. I am sorry but you are a Prince and you need to be wed soon! That is that, if I die before you are wed, what will become of Mirkwood?"
I paced the floor steadily, "Loraine and Ariane will handle that until I am wed. You must undo this. This is all your fault and I will not have it."
Thranduil shook his head, "I cannot undo this."
My feet halted, "What? What on middle earth prevents you from doing so?"
A grim expression overtook my ada's face; "It took many hours to get her here. We had to pry the girl from Haldir's influence. Galadriel told me that he was having a negative influence on her so we decided this to be best."
I growled, "She was affianced to him! You cannot just split them up like that! Galadriel had a hand in this too? Are you both trying to ruin the lives of your descendants? "
Thranduil stood tall, "You may be a prince but I am still King and you do not yet have the right to tell me what I can and cannot do! What I have said is final Legolas and you 'will' obey me!"
I looked straight into his blue eyes and shook my head fiercely, "Over my dead body Ada! I will not allow my name to be butchered like this while I live!" Backing away, I turned and ran from the room.
My father yelled after me, "You will marry her Legolas, or you will lose your throne!"
I walked out into my garden where I heard crying.
I looked upon a fair raven-haired maiden, "Are you Lirawen?"
She looked up and nodded. Her lilac eyes were red from crying. She brushed her hair from her face; "Yes, you must be Legolas."
I sighed, "Yes. You do not wish to wed, as do I. I can get us out of it." I walked over and sat next to her. I spoke mutedly so that my father would not overhear. My throne did not mean enough to me to ruin my life and the life of this young maiden.
Happiness filled her eyes, "I will be able to return to Haldir?" Her eyes brightened at the thought.
A slight nod from me brought more joy. "I will send you off tonight and while you are gone, and before they can manage to send you back I want you to wed Haldir. That will solve your end of the problem. I will wed the woman I love when I manage to tell her I feel so."
Lirawen laughed airily, "Reyna was her name, right? Your passion is mutual; trust me. It may not appear so now, but it is mutual."
I nodded, "Yes, her name is Reyna Lindele. How do you know this?"
Lirawen smiled, "Good luck to you Lord Legolas." Not another word about Reyna was uttered. I sighed; women were the most mysterious of people.
"I will fetch you a horse, pack what you need now. I will meet you in the stables in an hour." She skipped away happily singing an elven love song. A smile crossed my face as I saddled her the chestnut mare from Lothlorien. It probably belonged to one of the escorts but Ada would have to deal with that on his own. After I had helped Lirawen I would leave Mirkwood and never return if that was what I needed to do to be with Reyna.
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Learn more about Lirawen when I continue my Haldir fic! R&R!! Hope you all liked it; chapter 20 is going to be a big one. Namaarie!
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, after 90 reviews I owe a lot of people some great credit so here it goes: (This chappy is for all of you!)
LanierShazar: Always so helpful and sweet! Thank you for all your advice and support!
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The shyness/ c'est moi/ your elvish critique: Thanks for the elvish advice AND you reviewed the chappies afterward! Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this and that the elvish is bearable, lol.
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Lavender: Thanks so much Ash! You're a great friend! Love the support!
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Lainy: Wow, I think you deserve a lot of credit for those 18 reviews! Thanks!
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CrimsonElf: Thanks for the heads-up on the typos, hope you read more!
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Cheryl Dong: Thanks for the support, and I have read the Black Jewels book. Um, I hope you continue to review and I am glad you enjoy my work!
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Insanity Rules: Well, aside from the fact that I know little about you I would say we are friends. I did give you your rabbit (lol)! Well, I want to thank you for being so loyal from the beginning, you are a great person and thank you so much!
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Flutterby: So sweet! You are such a sweet person and I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Dinathiel: Hey chica! Hope you like this one, and where are my updates on 'Broken'? =P jk!
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Holydancegrl: I am sorry you did not read more, if you hadn't judged so quickly you might have enjoyed it. =(
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Aurienia: Why on earth would I be angry that you just started reviewing? I am in your debt for your review; it was so sweet and kind of you to do so. Hope you like it!
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Ritch: Hey! Glad you got to 18! Thanks for those loyal reviews and I am glad you like this so much! I am very glad you are happy with it. Here's to you!
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Aramer: I am slowing down so that I can tease you, lol. I don't want them to kiss right away! Maybe chapter 25-30ish, lol! Enjoy!
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MagicalMoonPrincess: I love Legolas too, and I am glad you like my fic! I hope you like the upcoming chapters as much and enjoy this one!
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Katie Rose: You are the 1 person who likes the POV changes!!!! I love you! Hehe! Thanks so much, and I hope you like this one!
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Night Cat Zanon: Hey! Hope you like this one, and thanks for all the comments! I am glad you liked all those quirks and understood all the deeper stuff. I appreciated your comments, like the one about Reyna and her father, because it let's me know some readers understand the deeper side to the characters. Enjoy!
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Elvenleaf: Greenleaf, Greenleaf, Greenleaf, Greenleaf! All for you! ^,^! Thanks for that review, and enjoy!
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Little Rose: Thank you for such a kind review! I hope you like this chapter!
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Katherine the Celt: My 2nd hardest critic, Thank You! I appreciate all the comments and critiques that you gave me! Enjoy this chapter!
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:S: I hope you like this plot twist better than the others! Enjoy!
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Caled: Thank you for your review! I hope those elvish sites worked for you! As for your compliments, I thank you ever so much! I am nowhere near as good as you say, but that is your opinion and I cherish it. Thank you once again and I hope you enjoy!
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Chatelaine: I hope you enjoyed that chapter! Flamers are a pain! No flamer will keep me down! (Hehe!) Thank you so much, you are one of the reasons that I continue to write despite flames. Thank you for your reviews!
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Nightshade: Thanks a bunch! I am on your favorites list, you were the first to do that and I owe you a big thank you! THANK YOU!!! When I saw that I was like 'People must really like this' and I was like 'I will write more' so here you are. The last 12 chapters have all been a product in some way of your kind actions!
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Christina: Hey, thank you so much for that review! Your support got me moving!
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IndependentWoman: I am glad you noticed the characterization and thanks for all the support!
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Legolas Lover: Thank you!!! I haven't gotten another review but here's a thank you just incase you are still reading!
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Elvine Wood Nymph: Hey! You put me on your favorites too! Thanks ever so much! It really got me to start writing more; this chappy is definitely for you!
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(No name left): Lorei died, and what a death it was!! *evil laugh * Well, enjoy!
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Mina: Strong enough? Hehe, enjoy!
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Mari: MY FIRST REVIEW! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your praise helped me a lot, thank you and this chapter is for you!
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Everyone else: Thank you, whether you reviewed or not, just for reading (and not flaming!) Thank you!
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DOMLANDO BLONAGHAN: Yes I am going to say thank you. I want to thank you for your rude flame. I want to thank you because I know now, that even if rude and mean people like you exist in this world that there are at least 91 people out there who do like this story and 'do' like my writing. I want you to know that I do not care about anything you had to say because I won this battle and have the caring friends who have left their marks on my review page! You, or anyone like you, cannot keep me down anymore! I will keep on writing for every single one of the aforementioned people! =P
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Chapter Nineteen
Despairing Elves
~~~POV-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I slept for a mere hour before I woke again, no longer able to sleep. I watched Reyna's pale form in the moonlight. Her three days inside and the weakened state of her body had paled her skin. She was now only a mere shade or two darker than Arwen. Her skin tone was lighter than Aragorn's when it had once been twice as dark. I sighed; her illness was taking its toll. Her body was thinner already, and her curves more jagged. I blushed and scolded myself for even thinking of such things. I looked up at the stars; "I would give anything to have just one more week with her." As I stared up a shooting star flew by. I wished on it, as I had done as a child. "Please restore Cathelle's health, a butterfly like her cannot remain in a cocoon all her life." I looked down at her, half expecting something to happen. Nothing did; I sighed wistfully. I glanced at Reyna's features. Her small, soft hands were closed over her torso peacefully. A half smile covered her lips. I took one of her hands in mine. Her hand was clammy and cold. I kissed it gently, "I long to kiss your lips and tell you of my feelings but I hesitate. I must, you are a bright girl but a hard nut to crack. I am unsure of your feelings and, in turn, silence my own. If only I had told you before hand!" I kissed her hand once more and fled to her balcony. I looked out upon a meadow, a large meadow with golden flowers that shone in the moonlight. I sighed in aggravation, "Why must this happen to me?"
A soft voice answered, "That we cannot say, but she will wake today if all goes well." I turned to see Serlia in the doorway. She smiled, "You love her, you lied when I asked you so."
I blushed, "No one knows that, and I am not sure of it myself."
She laughed airily, "Of course you are. You said so moments ago."
I flushed more, luckily concealed in the early daybreak. I shook my head; "I am acting foolish in my worried state, nothing more."
She chuckled, "As you say Prince." She smiled and then sat in front of Reyna's bed. I saw a faint blue glow radiate from her to Reyna. I smiled and took her hand; green light was added to it. She looked over, "After an hour you will need to stop. Eating will help replenish your energy. If you started to sleep at night you could offer more energy."
I guiltily but my lip, "Amin hiraetha." {I am sorry.} I sat with her for an hour; my eyes closed and slowly repeated the words she spoke as I held her hand. After that hour she shooed me out.
She shook her head, "I will not permit you in again until you have eaten a full meal."
I ran down the hall, a flight of stairs and through the dining hall doors. I ran into the kitchen and walked up to the chef. I put on my best puppy face and sighed, "I need something to eat! Serlia will not permit me into Reyna's chambers, lest I faint myself, and I must have a meal first."
The young cook laughed, "Of course! You must eat Prince!" She handed me an apple and a goblet of strawberry wine.
I hurried to Reyna's door and knocked, "Serlia! Serlia I am eating!" I took a small bite out of the apple and took several long sips of wine.
Serlia laughed, "Fine, you may enter!" I walked in and sat at Reyna's side. I ran my fingers over her cold arm. I held her hand and whispered elvish greetings to her, hoping she would wake. She had stirred twice since I had entered when a courier knocked on the door. The herald placed a sealed letter into my hand and bowed.
"From Mirkwood, Lord Legolas." He waited by the door as I read the letter. I hissed with anger.
~~ Son,
I am happy to announce that your sister, Loraine, is happily married to Ariane as of yesterday. Ariane explained to me Reyna's condition and that you would be there a while so we held the celebration without you. I am also happy to tell you another piece of information. Since you have shown little or no interest in maidens in your two thousand nine hundred and thirty years I decided to choose a maiden for you. Her name is Lirawen and you two are now officially engaged. I wish for you to make haste home to be wed. Everyone is so excited Legolas, I know you will like her. She is from Eardor. A/N: For more info on Eardor and Lirawen read my Haldir romance! I trust you will hurry home, my son.
Vanya Sulie {Fair winds}
King Thranduil
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I dropped the rest of the apple to the ground and set the letter on the nightstand. I ran to Arwen's chambers and knocked on the door, "Arwen! The worst of possibilities has played out!"
~~~POV CHANGE-REYNA LINDELE~~~
I woke wearily, I could not see clearly but I saw a piece of white parchment on the nightstand. A/N: Is this too predictable? I read it quietly and gasped, "He's in love with another?"
Serlia marched over, "You are awake!" I groaned and my ears perked as I heard Legolas yelling merrily. I kept the tears in but they wanted to fall so much. Serlia handed me an orange and I ate it numbly. I could taste the healing brew but I ate it nonetheless. My strength returned an hour later. I rose and walked to Arwen's room; I was still numb.
I closed the door quietly behind me, "Arwen?"
She was cradling Eldarion in her arms, "Yes?"
I sighed, "Are you going with Legolas?"
She looked confused, "What do you mean?"
I rolled my eyes, "To his wedding, are you going?"
She laughed, "You two are marrying?"
I laughed dryly, "No, he is marrying an elf named Lirawen." I threw the letter onto the table in front of her.
She read it, "This is why Legolas rush out. He told me he had business in Mirkwood."
I rubbed my temples as my head throbbed, "I must go, I must know if he is marrying her."
Arwen paused, "I cannot stop you?"
Eldarion gurgled and I laughed, "You cannot."
A smile broke onto her face, "When is your birthday?"
An exasperated sigh escaped my mouth, "What does that have to do with anything?"
Pouting lips responded, "Just tell me!"
With a roll of my eyes I turned and started to depart. "Next Alduya." {Thursday.} She turned back to Eldarion's crib and spoke not another word. I left to pack. Three Fae almost refused to let me enter my own chambers because of my weak state. I snarled, "I am fine, and I will leave for Mirkwood with or without clothing!" They moved and I retrieved two Fae gowns, Legolas had never seen a Fae gown. The Fae at the ball had dressed in human or elven dress to match their partners.
I saddled Kemi and angrily took off, bent on reaching Mirkwood before sunset tomorrow.
~~~POV CHANGE-LEGOLAS GREENLEAF~~~
I arrived in Mirkwood at sunrise. I charged into my ada's chambers, "What on middle earth were you thinking?"
My father turned from his window, where he was glancing out at the land. "What ever are you referring to?"
I snarled loudly, "You betrothed me to an Elf maiden when I thought I made it quite obvious that I love Reyna!"
He shrugged, "I didn't notice. No one mentioned anything, except Ariane. I figured Ariane was just jealous that you were getting married too."
My lip twitched angrily, "Ariane is not the type to be jealous of anyone, and you know it!"
My father rolled his eyes in frustration; "Maybe if you had accepted me as your father at a younger age I would have known your friends better. I am sorry but you are a Prince and you need to be wed soon! That is that, if I die before you are wed, what will become of Mirkwood?"
I paced the floor steadily, "Loraine and Ariane will handle that until I am wed. You must undo this. This is all your fault and I will not have it."
Thranduil shook his head, "I cannot undo this."
My feet halted, "What? What on middle earth prevents you from doing so?"
A grim expression overtook my ada's face; "It took many hours to get her here. We had to pry the girl from Haldir's influence. Galadriel told me that he was having a negative influence on her so we decided this to be best."
I growled, "She was affianced to him! You cannot just split them up like that! Galadriel had a hand in this too? Are you both trying to ruin the lives of your descendants? "
Thranduil stood tall, "You may be a prince but I am still King and you do not yet have the right to tell me what I can and cannot do! What I have said is final Legolas and you 'will' obey me!"
I looked straight into his blue eyes and shook my head fiercely, "Over my dead body Ada! I will not allow my name to be butchered like this while I live!" Backing away, I turned and ran from the room.
My father yelled after me, "You will marry her Legolas, or you will lose your throne!"
I walked out into my garden where I heard crying.
I looked upon a fair raven-haired maiden, "Are you Lirawen?"
She looked up and nodded. Her lilac eyes were red from crying. She brushed her hair from her face; "Yes, you must be Legolas."
I sighed, "Yes. You do not wish to wed, as do I. I can get us out of it." I walked over and sat next to her. I spoke mutedly so that my father would not overhear. My throne did not mean enough to me to ruin my life and the life of this young maiden.
Happiness filled her eyes, "I will be able to return to Haldir?" Her eyes brightened at the thought.
A slight nod from me brought more joy. "I will send you off tonight and while you are gone, and before they can manage to send you back I want you to wed Haldir. That will solve your end of the problem. I will wed the woman I love when I manage to tell her I feel so."
Lirawen laughed airily, "Reyna was her name, right? Your passion is mutual; trust me. It may not appear so now, but it is mutual."
I nodded, "Yes, her name is Reyna Lindele. How do you know this?"
Lirawen smiled, "Good luck to you Lord Legolas." Not another word about Reyna was uttered. I sighed; women were the most mysterious of people.
"I will fetch you a horse, pack what you need now. I will meet you in the stables in an hour." She skipped away happily singing an elven love song. A smile crossed my face as I saddled her the chestnut mare from Lothlorien. It probably belonged to one of the escorts but Ada would have to deal with that on his own. After I had helped Lirawen I would leave Mirkwood and never return if that was what I needed to do to be with Reyna.
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Learn more about Lirawen when I continue my Haldir fic! R&R!! Hope you all liked it; chapter 20 is going to be a big one. Namaarie!