The Mystery of Love
380 Reviews!! YOU GUYS KICK ASS! Do I have to up the rating for that? LOL.
A/N: MS WORD IS BACK! YEAH! Also, this story is officially over. I may put out an epilogue though, time will tell. Part Two will be making its debut soon (I hope) and I want to thank you all for giving me so much encouragement. I love you all so much. You are like my big happy family (in that good way). Here are my thanks.
Chapter Fifty (Woohoo!)
Mystery to Mission Part 2
~~~POV-LEGOLAS THRANDUILLION~~~
Reyna woke early, and did not leave the bathing room for a good hour. I worried over her state, but she told me that she was fine. As I was about to summon a healer, Ariane came in, panic-stricken."
"Legolas! Loraine did not return to our chambers last night! I fret for her, I have not seen high or low of her since the ball!" His eyes were wide with alarm. The poor Elf, after being bonded to Loraine for so long it was actually going to start taking a physical toll on him soon.
"Lord Ariane, be calm. I will find my sister but first let me tend to my own lover. Alert the guards that she is missing, I will sign any declaration you deem necessary. Hurry, you must not dillydally, it has been a good nine hours already."
He nodded and ran out the door, heading straight for the barracks.
As I sighed and sat down in a chair, Reyna emerged from the bathroom. Her eyes looked glazed over. "Loraine, Serina, danger."
"Mani? Mani na lle quenien?" {What? What are you saying?}
"Loraine and Serina are in danger." Her eyes were still dull and foggy.
"Manke?" {Where?} My voice was anxious and eager.
"In Eryn Lasgallen. Here. Come." She started to walk out of the room. After her sickness, I did not know it this was the right thing to let her do but I had limited options.
"Asca." {Make haste.}
She did not falter, just walked straight down the hall. After a while she turned and descended a stairwell and turned left. We were deep below the ground now, and in a part of the palace I had never seen.
It was dank and dreary down here. Nothing but glum and foreboding feelings came to me. "Asca melamin." {Hurry my love.} If Loraine and Serina were down here, I did not want them to be down here for long.
~~~POV-LOTEWEN LINDELE~~~
I could sense the wench. That little sister of mine had never been more of a nuisance, except when I had been forced to feed her. Oh yes, raising the bitch had been quite troublesome also. In fact, I think it was safe to say that Reyna was always troublesome. From the cradle to the grave, too bad she did not know how near that grave was.
She came closer. Her Fae powers were leading her here. The scent of her friend, of the other Fae was dragging her towards me. Serina, she must be calling Reyna. This predicament was not too hard of a problem to solve. Without hesitation, I punched Serina in the face. "Give it up." She bit her lip, but Reyna kept answering the call. "I said quit it you wench!" When she failed to heed the second warning, I picked her up and flung her across the room. She hit the wall hard, making a sickening thud. Her eyes went wide and then she lolled to the floor limply.
Had I killed her? Doubtfully, and that was a bit disappointing, but at least Reyna would not hear her any longer. Now I had to move them, the stupid Fae had given away my vicinity. But where could I hide them and not get caught?
After exhausting my own propositions quickly, I finally decided to scan Reyna's memory for a spot to place my captives. Oddly enough, her mind was where I found my answer. The chamber of the dead prince was just the place. The prince's chambers would be empty. He had died fairly recently so they would not have cleared it out yet. Perfect for my use. Quickly, I used the Light branch of my Fae power I possessed and hid the two captives. Sometimes, I would admit I was Fae, but only when it was convenient. Until Reyna befriended Aragorn, claiming to be Fae would get you burned at the stake. Not the nicest way to die. Luckily, I had possessed the Fire branch and survived easily, concealing myself after the flames engulfed me.
Walking them into Lorei's room would be a cinch. I climbed up stairwell in my maid habit and jumped out the first window. Although the average Elf would not recognize me, Legolas and Reyna would easily. I had to make haste.
Walking around the back of the building, I heard Reyna fall to the ground. "No more. Gone." She had lost the signal, perfect timing though it was a close call. It looks like the little Princess was not going to have such an easy time with her big sister. I was sure father had been an easy kill, and Lirawen's father could not have been much harder. Father was old; it was bound to happen, as was the same with Rauko. Unfortunately for Reyna, I was trained by my father and not nearly as old. In fact, I was only one hundred years older and at her age that was a disadvantage on her part. Luckily for me, I had all of my wits about me and was in the middle of my prime fighting age still. Yes, I would be quite the force to be reckoned with. Reyna would regret ever underestimating the little she-elf.
Her presence did not waver from that spot, but her lover quickly started to scour the area. That was my cue to get out of there before I was caught. Reyna may be clueless, but Legolas's senses were that of a hungry jaguar and he would find me if I did not make haste. I quickly scampered out of sight and toward my destination.
Once I found the chambers of the deceased prince, I made sure to lock all of the doors... magically and physically. This room was massive. Such luxury was five times better than the rooms I stayed in Imladris, let alone Lothlorien. Beautiful curtains and petal soft pillows...it was amazing. The next thing I did was black out the windows with curtains and furniture. No one could see into the room, no one could get out, except me. That was my power, for now, it was all the power I had. A Princess of Eryn Lasgallen and a Queen's Liaison from Glacia. Splendid. 'From the humblest beginning come the greatest victories.'
~~~POV-ARIANE~~~
After alerting all the guards in the vicinity to keep an eye out for Loraine, I went to find Legolas again. Loraine had still not shown up nor had any word been heard about her whereabouts. No one recalled her missing until after the ball and no one saw her after the ball ended. How helpful. I was afraid. The love of my life was missing. My Other. I needed her so much right now, and I could not find her. What if she was hurt?
'Could Loraine be too injured to return to me? Great, another fear for my mind to prey on.' I sighed sadly. I missed her already. 'Wait. I know Loraine. I know she can take care of herself. Maybe Arwen called her away to aid her. Maybe she found another man!' Now my mind was arguing with itself, splendid. As I walked down the hall towards Legolas's chamber, he and Reyna approached me from the hall to my left.
"What were you two doing down there? Those are all vacant rooms in desperate need of repair..."
Legolas nodded. "Reyna had located Loraine. She is with Serina so do not fret too much. Unfortunately, Serina's signal was blocked somehow and we were unable to find them. All I can say is that she is alive."
I bit my lip, "That is good news. Are they in danger?"
Reyna sighed. "I am afraid so. I saw them, they are being held hostage thought I cannot say where."
My nervousness wafted away slightly. "Nearby?"
"In this very building."
I choked on air I was inhaling. "Truly? And we cannot find them?"
Legolas frowned, "Ariane, you are 2nd in command, go and alert the troops that I want them to scour the premises for signs of my elder sister. Report back to me shortly thereafter if time allows. Tenna' san', aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle." {Until then may thy paths be green and a breeze on thy back.}
Before I departed from the couple's presence, Reyna's expression darkened. "My dearest half-sister may in the company of your absent lover so beware. If you locate her and have time to do so, please allow me to accompany you and eliminate my half-sister."
I nodded, "En rant, HÃril en amin." {Of course my lady. (Formal)}
Legolas smiled brightly. "I am sure the best will come of this. Aa' i' Valar vara lle." {May the Valar protect you.}
With a nod to the both of them, I bowed out and headed straight for the guard posts.
~~~POV-REYNA LINDELE~~~
Wow. Murderers, kidnappers, thieves, and whores all in my family. Great blood line. I wanted to bleed my lineage right out of me. "How could she do this? My friends? That devil! Poor Loraine must be scared silly! That girl is neither Fae nor Elf when she behaves this way."
Legolas looked at me. "Melamin, amin hiraetha nosselle na ikotane 'kshwaith." {My love, I am sorry your family is so evil.}
I sighed, "Never mind it. Amin caela lle." {I have you.}
My Elven prince smiled. "En rant. Tula, lle anta vasa." {Of course. Come, you need food.}
With a reluctant breath, I followed him to the Hall. It was empty, spare two soldiers leaving the kitchen to search elsewhere. After slumping down and letting out a melancholy sigh, I picked up my fork and began to shovel the food before me into my mouth.
Everything was tasteless to me, even the Evermead left over from the ball the night before. Nothing appealed to me, other than my Fae senses going berserk. Every inch of the complex was searched by my Fae powers in search of Serina. "She is not conscious so I cannot get a location. All I can do is sense her energy to see if she is alive."
Legolas sighed, "And my sister?"
I frowned, "Nothing. I am sorry but I cannot pick up even the slightest scent of her because she is not a Fae. Though it is possible to check on her scent if I could brew a potion. I would need some of her hair though..."
My Elven prince smiled. "I can get you a sample of her golden locks if you can tell me whether she is dead or alive."
"Deal. Bring the hair to the kitchen, the rest of the ingredients will be in there." I walked into the kitchen and got out a small water jar. I filled it with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Slowly, I began to stir it. As I poured it onto the ground outside, it began to glow golden.
Legolas brought me small clippings of Loraine's hair. "She had had her hair trimmed just before the ball." I added them and stared into it. "I don't see anything Reyna.how does this take?"
I didn't respond, I could already smell her fear. "She is alive, but terribly scared. Poor maiden, she was never taught how to fight was she?"
My lover answered grimly. His face was full of pain and hidden regret. "No, I never taught her. I told her Ariane or I would always be there to protect her and yet, we were 'not' there for her."
With a comforting smile, I hugged him. "You couldn't have known of her fate. Legolas do not blame yourself. You are a great brother to her, and you will help get her out of this. I need you to distract Lotewen." I struggled to hide the pain my plan caused.
"What do you mean?" His eyes filled with a cautious concern. "What are you planning?"
Something in his eyes was weary and timid. "Legolas, I need you to preoccupy her. She loves you, or she thinks she does, so you will have no trouble..."
Legolas backed up, "I will not even pretend to seduce a woman I do not love."
I sighed, "Fine. Then you will go with Ariane to find Serina and Loraine as soon as they wake. I can tell you what wing to look in. I will find Lotewen; I can sense her. While you are freeing them, I will fight her like she requested. Alert Ariane, we will start a little before midday."
My prince smiled, "You are brave." He handed me a small pearl necklace. Dozens of little tiny pearls were threaded onto the string and one shaped like a raindrop sat in the middle. "Wear it for good luck."
A smile crossed my face, "Diolla lle, Melamin." {Thank you, my love.} He placed the necklace around my neck. This is when I walked over to my saddlebag, which I had never emptied from Glacia. Inside was my queen's armor. I began to remove my clothes and stepped behind a dressing screen.
I pulled on the leather breastplate, which had designs sewn into it with shells. A pattern of a flame was in the center and the copper plating inside was melded for a woman's figure. Next came my tan leather pants that fit tightly but comfortably. After that was on, I tied the shoulder plate to my right shoulder, and had Legolas help me with the right.
"This is very fine armor." The shoulder pads had a small whirlpool pattern of shells on each. After the shoulder pads came the forearm guards to prevent my bowstring from cutting into me and to protect me from small nicks if I had to run through a battlefield. They had a flower on each one. Once those were both on, I put on my shin guards. This was difficult with all my upper armor on. Legolas aided me.
"It is the armor of the Queen of the Fae. It has special protection spells woven into the leather and melted into the copper. It is amazing really." I pulled on my fur-lined boots that ended at my ankle. They shrank a little because my feet were smaller than my grandmother's had been. My mother had never been crowned...so she had never worn it. "Perfect to defeat Lotewen in."
Legolas choked on his air at the last minute, "You are going to 'kill' her?"
My brow furrowed, "What else would I do? Let her live after this?"
He sighed, "You have a point but what if she atones?"
I glared, "The last time I let her live, she came back and kidnapped two people very dear to me and tried to poison me. She is a threat to me and to my people and therefore she must be dealt with in a fatal manner."
Legolas flinched, "That is cruel. You had better kill her quick, I loved her once."
A cold streak rushed down my spine, "If you loved her 'once' then who's to say you won't say that about me in five hundred years?"
He stared at me like I had just smacked him. "I have never even kissed another woman! What makes you question my intentions!?"
I backed away. "Midday is approaching. I will summon Ariane." I fled quickly to his chambers and knocked. "A plan has come about which greatly requires your assistance."
Ariane exited the room, "When does this plan go into effect?"
"Now. Asca." {Make haste.} On the way back to Legolas's chambers, I explained to Ariane what was going to happen.
"I am glad we will be rid of such an insult to the elven race." His anger surprised me, but I had never had one of my own race kidnap my lover...so I was not one to scold him for it.
"Legolas is mad at me, so don't talk about me on your little escapade." I looked at the ground for a moment, feeling very guilty...
"May I ask what provoked such anger?"
"He said he once loved Lotewen and I said that if he once loved Lotewen, what would keep him from saying that about me in 10 years and he got angry."
"Ouch, that would make me rather enraged too. It's not a nice thing to say, you are accusing him of having poor intentions even though he has just proposed to you. That was not a wise move..."
"Thank you for revealing the blatantly obvious. Now, aside from that, do you have any idea how to correct it?"
He paused for a moment, in thought. "Come to think of it, you could...never have said it in the first place."
His sarcasm took me by surprise and I laughed. "I am wearing you elves in slowly..."
Ariane smiled, "You liked that?"
I nodded, "That was pretty good for your first attempt. Come on, let's get your wife back."
He smiled, "Right. Legolas is in his chambers?"
With an affirmative answer, I opened the door to the chamber's Legolas and I shared. Legolas was leaning against the railing of our balcony with a forlorn look on his face. I walked up to him and massaged his shoulders; he jerked away.
A small gasp escaped my lips. "Well, I had better get going. The East Wing is where Loraine and Serina reside...you will find them there. Best of luck, see you later on." I walked out swiftly, trying to hide my emotions.
As I exited the building, I turned and looked up at its huge size. "I know you can hear me Lotewen. It's midday, where are you?"
A shaded figure emerged from the foliage to my back. "Lotewen will be late, she has matters to attend to. I will fight you first; to make sure you are worthy.}} The being before me was a man. A human male was challenging the Queen of the Fae? A smirk crossed my lips.
"Defeating you will be a pleasure. Men are scum." I drew my blades from my belt and started to prepare myself as he abruptly charged at me.
~~~To Be Continued~~
I am not done with this chapter, but I told you I would post so here is about half of it. More tomorrow, gotta go though. So sorry. Love you all. Happy 4th of July!
380 Reviews!! YOU GUYS KICK ASS! Do I have to up the rating for that? LOL.
A/N: MS WORD IS BACK! YEAH! Also, this story is officially over. I may put out an epilogue though, time will tell. Part Two will be making its debut soon (I hope) and I want to thank you all for giving me so much encouragement. I love you all so much. You are like my big happy family (in that good way). Here are my thanks.
Chapter Fifty (Woohoo!)
Mystery to Mission Part 2
~~~POV-LEGOLAS THRANDUILLION~~~
Reyna woke early, and did not leave the bathing room for a good hour. I worried over her state, but she told me that she was fine. As I was about to summon a healer, Ariane came in, panic-stricken."
"Legolas! Loraine did not return to our chambers last night! I fret for her, I have not seen high or low of her since the ball!" His eyes were wide with alarm. The poor Elf, after being bonded to Loraine for so long it was actually going to start taking a physical toll on him soon.
"Lord Ariane, be calm. I will find my sister but first let me tend to my own lover. Alert the guards that she is missing, I will sign any declaration you deem necessary. Hurry, you must not dillydally, it has been a good nine hours already."
He nodded and ran out the door, heading straight for the barracks.
As I sighed and sat down in a chair, Reyna emerged from the bathroom. Her eyes looked glazed over. "Loraine, Serina, danger."
"Mani? Mani na lle quenien?" {What? What are you saying?}
"Loraine and Serina are in danger." Her eyes were still dull and foggy.
"Manke?" {Where?} My voice was anxious and eager.
"In Eryn Lasgallen. Here. Come." She started to walk out of the room. After her sickness, I did not know it this was the right thing to let her do but I had limited options.
"Asca." {Make haste.}
She did not falter, just walked straight down the hall. After a while she turned and descended a stairwell and turned left. We were deep below the ground now, and in a part of the palace I had never seen.
It was dank and dreary down here. Nothing but glum and foreboding feelings came to me. "Asca melamin." {Hurry my love.} If Loraine and Serina were down here, I did not want them to be down here for long.
~~~POV-LOTEWEN LINDELE~~~
I could sense the wench. That little sister of mine had never been more of a nuisance, except when I had been forced to feed her. Oh yes, raising the bitch had been quite troublesome also. In fact, I think it was safe to say that Reyna was always troublesome. From the cradle to the grave, too bad she did not know how near that grave was.
She came closer. Her Fae powers were leading her here. The scent of her friend, of the other Fae was dragging her towards me. Serina, she must be calling Reyna. This predicament was not too hard of a problem to solve. Without hesitation, I punched Serina in the face. "Give it up." She bit her lip, but Reyna kept answering the call. "I said quit it you wench!" When she failed to heed the second warning, I picked her up and flung her across the room. She hit the wall hard, making a sickening thud. Her eyes went wide and then she lolled to the floor limply.
Had I killed her? Doubtfully, and that was a bit disappointing, but at least Reyna would not hear her any longer. Now I had to move them, the stupid Fae had given away my vicinity. But where could I hide them and not get caught?
After exhausting my own propositions quickly, I finally decided to scan Reyna's memory for a spot to place my captives. Oddly enough, her mind was where I found my answer. The chamber of the dead prince was just the place. The prince's chambers would be empty. He had died fairly recently so they would not have cleared it out yet. Perfect for my use. Quickly, I used the Light branch of my Fae power I possessed and hid the two captives. Sometimes, I would admit I was Fae, but only when it was convenient. Until Reyna befriended Aragorn, claiming to be Fae would get you burned at the stake. Not the nicest way to die. Luckily, I had possessed the Fire branch and survived easily, concealing myself after the flames engulfed me.
Walking them into Lorei's room would be a cinch. I climbed up stairwell in my maid habit and jumped out the first window. Although the average Elf would not recognize me, Legolas and Reyna would easily. I had to make haste.
Walking around the back of the building, I heard Reyna fall to the ground. "No more. Gone." She had lost the signal, perfect timing though it was a close call. It looks like the little Princess was not going to have such an easy time with her big sister. I was sure father had been an easy kill, and Lirawen's father could not have been much harder. Father was old; it was bound to happen, as was the same with Rauko. Unfortunately for Reyna, I was trained by my father and not nearly as old. In fact, I was only one hundred years older and at her age that was a disadvantage on her part. Luckily for me, I had all of my wits about me and was in the middle of my prime fighting age still. Yes, I would be quite the force to be reckoned with. Reyna would regret ever underestimating the little she-elf.
Her presence did not waver from that spot, but her lover quickly started to scour the area. That was my cue to get out of there before I was caught. Reyna may be clueless, but Legolas's senses were that of a hungry jaguar and he would find me if I did not make haste. I quickly scampered out of sight and toward my destination.
Once I found the chambers of the deceased prince, I made sure to lock all of the doors... magically and physically. This room was massive. Such luxury was five times better than the rooms I stayed in Imladris, let alone Lothlorien. Beautiful curtains and petal soft pillows...it was amazing. The next thing I did was black out the windows with curtains and furniture. No one could see into the room, no one could get out, except me. That was my power, for now, it was all the power I had. A Princess of Eryn Lasgallen and a Queen's Liaison from Glacia. Splendid. 'From the humblest beginning come the greatest victories.'
~~~POV-ARIANE~~~
After alerting all the guards in the vicinity to keep an eye out for Loraine, I went to find Legolas again. Loraine had still not shown up nor had any word been heard about her whereabouts. No one recalled her missing until after the ball and no one saw her after the ball ended. How helpful. I was afraid. The love of my life was missing. My Other. I needed her so much right now, and I could not find her. What if she was hurt?
'Could Loraine be too injured to return to me? Great, another fear for my mind to prey on.' I sighed sadly. I missed her already. 'Wait. I know Loraine. I know she can take care of herself. Maybe Arwen called her away to aid her. Maybe she found another man!' Now my mind was arguing with itself, splendid. As I walked down the hall towards Legolas's chamber, he and Reyna approached me from the hall to my left.
"What were you two doing down there? Those are all vacant rooms in desperate need of repair..."
Legolas nodded. "Reyna had located Loraine. She is with Serina so do not fret too much. Unfortunately, Serina's signal was blocked somehow and we were unable to find them. All I can say is that she is alive."
I bit my lip, "That is good news. Are they in danger?"
Reyna sighed. "I am afraid so. I saw them, they are being held hostage thought I cannot say where."
My nervousness wafted away slightly. "Nearby?"
"In this very building."
I choked on air I was inhaling. "Truly? And we cannot find them?"
Legolas frowned, "Ariane, you are 2nd in command, go and alert the troops that I want them to scour the premises for signs of my elder sister. Report back to me shortly thereafter if time allows. Tenna' san', aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle." {Until then may thy paths be green and a breeze on thy back.}
Before I departed from the couple's presence, Reyna's expression darkened. "My dearest half-sister may in the company of your absent lover so beware. If you locate her and have time to do so, please allow me to accompany you and eliminate my half-sister."
I nodded, "En rant, HÃril en amin." {Of course my lady. (Formal)}
Legolas smiled brightly. "I am sure the best will come of this. Aa' i' Valar vara lle." {May the Valar protect you.}
With a nod to the both of them, I bowed out and headed straight for the guard posts.
~~~POV-REYNA LINDELE~~~
Wow. Murderers, kidnappers, thieves, and whores all in my family. Great blood line. I wanted to bleed my lineage right out of me. "How could she do this? My friends? That devil! Poor Loraine must be scared silly! That girl is neither Fae nor Elf when she behaves this way."
Legolas looked at me. "Melamin, amin hiraetha nosselle na ikotane 'kshwaith." {My love, I am sorry your family is so evil.}
I sighed, "Never mind it. Amin caela lle." {I have you.}
My Elven prince smiled. "En rant. Tula, lle anta vasa." {Of course. Come, you need food.}
With a reluctant breath, I followed him to the Hall. It was empty, spare two soldiers leaving the kitchen to search elsewhere. After slumping down and letting out a melancholy sigh, I picked up my fork and began to shovel the food before me into my mouth.
Everything was tasteless to me, even the Evermead left over from the ball the night before. Nothing appealed to me, other than my Fae senses going berserk. Every inch of the complex was searched by my Fae powers in search of Serina. "She is not conscious so I cannot get a location. All I can do is sense her energy to see if she is alive."
Legolas sighed, "And my sister?"
I frowned, "Nothing. I am sorry but I cannot pick up even the slightest scent of her because she is not a Fae. Though it is possible to check on her scent if I could brew a potion. I would need some of her hair though..."
My Elven prince smiled. "I can get you a sample of her golden locks if you can tell me whether she is dead or alive."
"Deal. Bring the hair to the kitchen, the rest of the ingredients will be in there." I walked into the kitchen and got out a small water jar. I filled it with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Slowly, I began to stir it. As I poured it onto the ground outside, it began to glow golden.
Legolas brought me small clippings of Loraine's hair. "She had had her hair trimmed just before the ball." I added them and stared into it. "I don't see anything Reyna.how does this take?"
I didn't respond, I could already smell her fear. "She is alive, but terribly scared. Poor maiden, she was never taught how to fight was she?"
My lover answered grimly. His face was full of pain and hidden regret. "No, I never taught her. I told her Ariane or I would always be there to protect her and yet, we were 'not' there for her."
With a comforting smile, I hugged him. "You couldn't have known of her fate. Legolas do not blame yourself. You are a great brother to her, and you will help get her out of this. I need you to distract Lotewen." I struggled to hide the pain my plan caused.
"What do you mean?" His eyes filled with a cautious concern. "What are you planning?"
Something in his eyes was weary and timid. "Legolas, I need you to preoccupy her. She loves you, or she thinks she does, so you will have no trouble..."
Legolas backed up, "I will not even pretend to seduce a woman I do not love."
I sighed, "Fine. Then you will go with Ariane to find Serina and Loraine as soon as they wake. I can tell you what wing to look in. I will find Lotewen; I can sense her. While you are freeing them, I will fight her like she requested. Alert Ariane, we will start a little before midday."
My prince smiled, "You are brave." He handed me a small pearl necklace. Dozens of little tiny pearls were threaded onto the string and one shaped like a raindrop sat in the middle. "Wear it for good luck."
A smile crossed my face, "Diolla lle, Melamin." {Thank you, my love.} He placed the necklace around my neck. This is when I walked over to my saddlebag, which I had never emptied from Glacia. Inside was my queen's armor. I began to remove my clothes and stepped behind a dressing screen.
I pulled on the leather breastplate, which had designs sewn into it with shells. A pattern of a flame was in the center and the copper plating inside was melded for a woman's figure. Next came my tan leather pants that fit tightly but comfortably. After that was on, I tied the shoulder plate to my right shoulder, and had Legolas help me with the right.
"This is very fine armor." The shoulder pads had a small whirlpool pattern of shells on each. After the shoulder pads came the forearm guards to prevent my bowstring from cutting into me and to protect me from small nicks if I had to run through a battlefield. They had a flower on each one. Once those were both on, I put on my shin guards. This was difficult with all my upper armor on. Legolas aided me.
"It is the armor of the Queen of the Fae. It has special protection spells woven into the leather and melted into the copper. It is amazing really." I pulled on my fur-lined boots that ended at my ankle. They shrank a little because my feet were smaller than my grandmother's had been. My mother had never been crowned...so she had never worn it. "Perfect to defeat Lotewen in."
Legolas choked on his air at the last minute, "You are going to 'kill' her?"
My brow furrowed, "What else would I do? Let her live after this?"
He sighed, "You have a point but what if she atones?"
I glared, "The last time I let her live, she came back and kidnapped two people very dear to me and tried to poison me. She is a threat to me and to my people and therefore she must be dealt with in a fatal manner."
Legolas flinched, "That is cruel. You had better kill her quick, I loved her once."
A cold streak rushed down my spine, "If you loved her 'once' then who's to say you won't say that about me in five hundred years?"
He stared at me like I had just smacked him. "I have never even kissed another woman! What makes you question my intentions!?"
I backed away. "Midday is approaching. I will summon Ariane." I fled quickly to his chambers and knocked. "A plan has come about which greatly requires your assistance."
Ariane exited the room, "When does this plan go into effect?"
"Now. Asca." {Make haste.} On the way back to Legolas's chambers, I explained to Ariane what was going to happen.
"I am glad we will be rid of such an insult to the elven race." His anger surprised me, but I had never had one of my own race kidnap my lover...so I was not one to scold him for it.
"Legolas is mad at me, so don't talk about me on your little escapade." I looked at the ground for a moment, feeling very guilty...
"May I ask what provoked such anger?"
"He said he once loved Lotewen and I said that if he once loved Lotewen, what would keep him from saying that about me in 10 years and he got angry."
"Ouch, that would make me rather enraged too. It's not a nice thing to say, you are accusing him of having poor intentions even though he has just proposed to you. That was not a wise move..."
"Thank you for revealing the blatantly obvious. Now, aside from that, do you have any idea how to correct it?"
He paused for a moment, in thought. "Come to think of it, you could...never have said it in the first place."
His sarcasm took me by surprise and I laughed. "I am wearing you elves in slowly..."
Ariane smiled, "You liked that?"
I nodded, "That was pretty good for your first attempt. Come on, let's get your wife back."
He smiled, "Right. Legolas is in his chambers?"
With an affirmative answer, I opened the door to the chamber's Legolas and I shared. Legolas was leaning against the railing of our balcony with a forlorn look on his face. I walked up to him and massaged his shoulders; he jerked away.
A small gasp escaped my lips. "Well, I had better get going. The East Wing is where Loraine and Serina reside...you will find them there. Best of luck, see you later on." I walked out swiftly, trying to hide my emotions.
As I exited the building, I turned and looked up at its huge size. "I know you can hear me Lotewen. It's midday, where are you?"
A shaded figure emerged from the foliage to my back. "Lotewen will be late, she has matters to attend to. I will fight you first; to make sure you are worthy.}} The being before me was a man. A human male was challenging the Queen of the Fae? A smirk crossed my lips.
"Defeating you will be a pleasure. Men are scum." I drew my blades from my belt and started to prepare myself as he abruptly charged at me.
~~~To Be Continued~~
I am not done with this chapter, but I told you I would post so here is about half of it. More tomorrow, gotta go though. So sorry. Love you all. Happy 4th of July!