The Mystery of Love
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A/N: This is the last chapter, the continuation of the epilogue I last posted. The story is complete. I hope you all love this ending, I loved writing it.
The Closing of Book I (cont.)
~~~Legolas~~~
Dawn was quickly encroaching. Little time was left to ready Reyna. Serlia and Loraine had healed her wound about an hour ago. She was sitting at the vanity in our chambers, brushing her luscious russet hair. I kissed her forehead and smiled. She looked at me. "You look lovely."
My eyes went wide and I blushed. "Thank you melamin." My suit was a white coat with silver lining and pale grey leggings. My boots were white and came to just below my knees.
Reyna grinned. "Out! You cannot see me in my gown until I bond with you!" I blushed and left my chambers to find Ariane. He would be my witness and Loraine was going crown Reyna. Pilin was wandering around the halls and smiled as he saw me.
"Lord Legolas! Do you perhaps know where the dining hall is?"
I chuckled a bit and smiled. "Perhaps I do. I am in the mood for a light snack myself. This way." I escorted him and he followed at my side.
He grinned. "You are very lucky lad. Reyna is a gorgeous lass she is, and strong too." His accent was very heavy, a Gaelic one.
"Thank you Lord Pilin."
As we turned a corner I almost walked into Ariane. He smiled. "Legolas, I have been searching for you, we need to discuss your speech."
I laughed, "No need. I have it all planned in my mind."
Ariane looked terribly skeptical. "My Lord..."
With a shake of my head I silenced him. "Enough. I will give my speech as I have planned, now go ready yourself!" Ariane blushed and headed away with a slight bow of his head.
Pilin was wearing a tunic of ruby red with gold threading, a human tunic obviously. He looked fair in it, but I did dislike it's dark coloring. With a shrug, I pointed him in the direction of the Hall. "I will be giving the speech outside, in the gazebo. Meet me there when you are done. My nervousness seems to have overtaken my appetite."
He departed from my presence and left me with my own thoughts as I strolled outside to the gazebo. Loraine was in a silvery white slip gown that looked lovely on her. Her fair golden locks were tied back and she was smiling brightly at the decorated gazebo. "Tis it not lovely?"
I bit my lip. "I am afraid I have seen fairer my dear sister." I kissed her cheek lightly. "You and my lovely bride to be are much fairer, but it is perfect."
She beamed. "This is such an exciting day for me. Reyna and you are finally getting married." She giggled merrily and started fiddling with my hair.
With a resigned sigh, I allowed her to primp it as a few early comers arrived. Pilin walked out and smiled. "I gave Ariane a few suggestions from human marriages that I think will add a nice touch, if you don't mind."
I grinned. "I am not sure yet."
He chuckled. "Of course you will like them, Reyna did." I nodded nervously.
"Come, the meeting shall begin. Loraine, will you summon Reyna?"
Loraine paled. "LEGOLAS THRANDUILLION! You aren't allowed to see the Queen until you are to be wed. She will wait inside until your speech is complete and the ceremony commences." I blushed as several elves glanced in my direction.
"Yes, of course." I walked up to the side of the gazebo facing the crowd and smiled as more elves poured in.
I cleared my throat nervously and began as Ariane gave me a wink from the back of the crowd and went back into help Reyna prepare.
"I have called you all together today for many reasons. One reason is because we have a hero in our midst. I would like to introduce you all to Pilin'ereb. He was the one who carried Reyna out of the forest to safety after she was wounded in a battle against Lotewen. Had he not carried her back and alerted a healer, Reyna would not be here to bond with me today. He has asked to live here with us and I accepted his request with open arms. I wish for you all to do the same."
Cheering broke out among the elves, happy cheering. For the first time in many ages, the elves were united under six rulers who all agreed. Galadriel, Celeborn, Arwen, Elrond, Reyna and myself all stood for a common cause and unified the three separate elvendoms (Haldir used the term, so I am going to too).
Pilin stood and bowed lightly at the waist before sitting down again. This was when Loraine started walking down a path that had been cleared and Reyna behind her. Silence spread like a virus among the crowd of elves and they all turned in awe.
In all my long years, never had my eyes fallen upon a more glorious sight. Her long russet locks were tied in a bun but the curls at the bottom were falling out of it and trailing down her neck. I could not see her face, for she was wearing a veil of fine white chiffon.
Her dress was a simple white slip dress with silver lining and a delicate trail of flowers along her chest and arms. In her hand was a bouquet of white roses. She looked magnificent. Teardrop pearl earrings were dangling from her earlobes and a simple pearl necklace was bound around her neck. I had never desired anything more than when I saw her in all her splendor.
She approached and took my hand, which I offered to her automatically. "Another reason I have brought you here is so you all may witness my bonding ceremony with Reyna. Following this observance, Reyna will be crowned as Queen of Eryn Lasgallen."
A few elf maidens sighed as Ariane stood beside me. "I am present today to witness and take note of the eternal bonding of one Legolas Thranduillion to one Reyna Lindele. Do either of the parties have an objection?" Silence sat heavily on the crowd as they waited with bated breath for the sealing kiss.
Suddenly, light raindrops started falling and the very first one landed onto my forehead in the very center. Reyna smiled at me. "I have no objections to this bonding."
"Nor I." I still could not take my eyes off her.
"Then let the word be spread to the East and West, to the North and South, that on this day, the first day of Ehtele'mele, Reyna Lindele and Legolas Thranduillion joined hearts and souls." Cheers rang through the crowd again. "The bond must now be sealed with a kiss." With bated breath, I lifted her veil. Her lips were moist and desire swelled within me.
I kissed her, without holding back my passion. Something about the light rain, her dress, the crowd, and the sweet scent of the roses but I never wanted to leave that spot.
Reyna broke the kiss with a smile. "Amin mela lle." {I love you.}
Before anymore could be said, Loraine rose to the gazebo with a handmaid behind her carrying a pillow. Lying on that pillow was a silver crown with one small emerald at the crest of it. I sat back in my chair as Reyna knelt on her knees. Loraine stood in front of her and smiled.
"As I lay this crown upon your head, I bestow upon you the right and responsibilities of Queen of Eryn Lasgallen; with those right I also rest upon you the privileges and respect that go along with such a title. Will you respect your authority and the people over which you will govern?"
"I do."
"Do you swear to govern as you see fit to best serve the people of Eryn Lasgallen?"
"I do." The silence was loud. Awe filled the surrounding area.
"Reyna Lindele-Thranduillion of the Court of Gondor and Queen of Glacia, do you swear to govern Eryn Lasgallen until you find a successor fit to rule or until you breathe your last breath?"
"I so heartily swear." Cheers rang out. As the silver crown was settled onto Reyna's chocolate locks, she rose and smiled at me as I embraced her.
Ariane grinned. "There is Evermead and food to go with it in the Great Hall. Come everyone, let us celebrate. Our King has a bride, we have a Queen, and Ehtele'mele begins today!" More shouts and cheers.
I could not contain my joy any longer. By now, I was starting to feel the rain soak through my suit but I did not care. I unbound my hair and took out the braids on the side. I turned to Reyna and smiled. "Shall we?"
She slipped off her shoes and grinned. "Long have I waited for this day."
Before too many people could notice, I slipped off into the forest with her. Her dress was getting soaked, and I could see through it to her undergarments, but I paid them little heed. In her company was just where I wanted to be.
~~~Ariane~~~
I smiled at Loraine. "I suppose we are supposed to entertain the guests?"
She laughed merrily. "They aren't in the bedroom so I cannot find them, so yes. Come my husband, let us entertain our guests." I offered her my arm and she took it with a smile.
All the elves were merrily drinking and toasts were breaking out everywhere. Merriment was a virus spreading quickly throughout the Hall and then the whole of Eryn Lasgallen. The woodlands were alive with rejoicing. If there was one thing in this moment that was obvious, it was that no matter how you tried, surrounded by all this merry-making, you fell under its spell and gave in with a smile. I saw it among a few soldiers who claimed they had guard duty to do. In mere minutes, they were laughing and drinking with the rest of the elves.
This was how the elves celebrated. Not one soul was left out, except for one couple that had slipped away...
~~~Reyna~~~
I kissed him again as we snuck back into the halls and struggled to return to our chambers unseen. There were several times when I could have sworn we were caught and the 'enemy' turned the other way suddenly. I shrugged the feeling off and grinned as we reached the final hallway.
Legolas took my hand and ran us both across the hall, through the doors, and closed them behind us. "We made it." I kissed him happily.
"No one with bother us if they do not know we are here."
"Oh they know, they just do not wish to interrupt anything."
"Like what?" I blushed at my own naivety and shook my head. "Never mind."
'How could I have forgotten? This is what happens on a wedding night...but...I cannot...' I kissed Legolas again, ignoring the nagging in my mind.
He made quick work of all of our clothes and laid be down on the bed. As he crawled over me, he smiled. "I love you."
Fear gripped and pulled at every inch of my being. My eyes were livid with alarm and I knew he could see it, or at least I thought so. He started teasing my breasts and kissing my lips. When he started to part my legs, I screamed. "LOREI! HOW DARE YOU!" I slapped him hard, my breathing was sporadic and tears blurred my vision.
"Reyna, I am not Lorei."
My chest heaved with my sobs. "I know that, but I keep thinking of him and I feel dirty Legolas. I need to bathe..." I started to rise, and he shook his head. Lie still. I will have servants bring in hot water.
He stepped outside to summon two servant girls. "Could you fetch enough hot water for a bath?" They both nodded happily.
"Of course your Lordship."
Shortly afterward, four maids, carrying large pots of steaming water, poured it into the bathtub and departed. Legolas turned to me. "Come Lady." He picked me up and lifted me into his arms.
I smiled. "Tarienamin." {My Prince.}
Slowly, he lowered me into the tub and started to wash me. At first glance, it would look like an odd event but from my point of view, he was being very romantic. He refused to let my fears impede on our wedding night.
With a bit of coaxing from myself, I convinced him to join me. It felt so nice, and the bath itself was massive. I kissed him gently. "I am sorry I ruined our wedding night..."
He grinned. "Lady, the night is still young."
~~~To Be Continued~~~
I had to write it, I couldn't resist. I hope you guys like it as much as I did! Luv ya! R&R!
410 Reviews!! YOU GUYS KICK ASS! I love you all so much!
A/N: This is the last chapter, the continuation of the epilogue I last posted. The story is complete. I hope you all love this ending, I loved writing it.
The Closing of Book I (cont.)
~~~Legolas~~~
Dawn was quickly encroaching. Little time was left to ready Reyna. Serlia and Loraine had healed her wound about an hour ago. She was sitting at the vanity in our chambers, brushing her luscious russet hair. I kissed her forehead and smiled. She looked at me. "You look lovely."
My eyes went wide and I blushed. "Thank you melamin." My suit was a white coat with silver lining and pale grey leggings. My boots were white and came to just below my knees.
Reyna grinned. "Out! You cannot see me in my gown until I bond with you!" I blushed and left my chambers to find Ariane. He would be my witness and Loraine was going crown Reyna. Pilin was wandering around the halls and smiled as he saw me.
"Lord Legolas! Do you perhaps know where the dining hall is?"
I chuckled a bit and smiled. "Perhaps I do. I am in the mood for a light snack myself. This way." I escorted him and he followed at my side.
He grinned. "You are very lucky lad. Reyna is a gorgeous lass she is, and strong too." His accent was very heavy, a Gaelic one.
"Thank you Lord Pilin."
As we turned a corner I almost walked into Ariane. He smiled. "Legolas, I have been searching for you, we need to discuss your speech."
I laughed, "No need. I have it all planned in my mind."
Ariane looked terribly skeptical. "My Lord..."
With a shake of my head I silenced him. "Enough. I will give my speech as I have planned, now go ready yourself!" Ariane blushed and headed away with a slight bow of his head.
Pilin was wearing a tunic of ruby red with gold threading, a human tunic obviously. He looked fair in it, but I did dislike it's dark coloring. With a shrug, I pointed him in the direction of the Hall. "I will be giving the speech outside, in the gazebo. Meet me there when you are done. My nervousness seems to have overtaken my appetite."
He departed from my presence and left me with my own thoughts as I strolled outside to the gazebo. Loraine was in a silvery white slip gown that looked lovely on her. Her fair golden locks were tied back and she was smiling brightly at the decorated gazebo. "Tis it not lovely?"
I bit my lip. "I am afraid I have seen fairer my dear sister." I kissed her cheek lightly. "You and my lovely bride to be are much fairer, but it is perfect."
She beamed. "This is such an exciting day for me. Reyna and you are finally getting married." She giggled merrily and started fiddling with my hair.
With a resigned sigh, I allowed her to primp it as a few early comers arrived. Pilin walked out and smiled. "I gave Ariane a few suggestions from human marriages that I think will add a nice touch, if you don't mind."
I grinned. "I am not sure yet."
He chuckled. "Of course you will like them, Reyna did." I nodded nervously.
"Come, the meeting shall begin. Loraine, will you summon Reyna?"
Loraine paled. "LEGOLAS THRANDUILLION! You aren't allowed to see the Queen until you are to be wed. She will wait inside until your speech is complete and the ceremony commences." I blushed as several elves glanced in my direction.
"Yes, of course." I walked up to the side of the gazebo facing the crowd and smiled as more elves poured in.
I cleared my throat nervously and began as Ariane gave me a wink from the back of the crowd and went back into help Reyna prepare.
"I have called you all together today for many reasons. One reason is because we have a hero in our midst. I would like to introduce you all to Pilin'ereb. He was the one who carried Reyna out of the forest to safety after she was wounded in a battle against Lotewen. Had he not carried her back and alerted a healer, Reyna would not be here to bond with me today. He has asked to live here with us and I accepted his request with open arms. I wish for you all to do the same."
Cheering broke out among the elves, happy cheering. For the first time in many ages, the elves were united under six rulers who all agreed. Galadriel, Celeborn, Arwen, Elrond, Reyna and myself all stood for a common cause and unified the three separate elvendoms (Haldir used the term, so I am going to too).
Pilin stood and bowed lightly at the waist before sitting down again. This was when Loraine started walking down a path that had been cleared and Reyna behind her. Silence spread like a virus among the crowd of elves and they all turned in awe.
In all my long years, never had my eyes fallen upon a more glorious sight. Her long russet locks were tied in a bun but the curls at the bottom were falling out of it and trailing down her neck. I could not see her face, for she was wearing a veil of fine white chiffon.
Her dress was a simple white slip dress with silver lining and a delicate trail of flowers along her chest and arms. In her hand was a bouquet of white roses. She looked magnificent. Teardrop pearl earrings were dangling from her earlobes and a simple pearl necklace was bound around her neck. I had never desired anything more than when I saw her in all her splendor.
She approached and took my hand, which I offered to her automatically. "Another reason I have brought you here is so you all may witness my bonding ceremony with Reyna. Following this observance, Reyna will be crowned as Queen of Eryn Lasgallen."
A few elf maidens sighed as Ariane stood beside me. "I am present today to witness and take note of the eternal bonding of one Legolas Thranduillion to one Reyna Lindele. Do either of the parties have an objection?" Silence sat heavily on the crowd as they waited with bated breath for the sealing kiss.
Suddenly, light raindrops started falling and the very first one landed onto my forehead in the very center. Reyna smiled at me. "I have no objections to this bonding."
"Nor I." I still could not take my eyes off her.
"Then let the word be spread to the East and West, to the North and South, that on this day, the first day of Ehtele'mele, Reyna Lindele and Legolas Thranduillion joined hearts and souls." Cheers rang through the crowd again. "The bond must now be sealed with a kiss." With bated breath, I lifted her veil. Her lips were moist and desire swelled within me.
I kissed her, without holding back my passion. Something about the light rain, her dress, the crowd, and the sweet scent of the roses but I never wanted to leave that spot.
Reyna broke the kiss with a smile. "Amin mela lle." {I love you.}
Before anymore could be said, Loraine rose to the gazebo with a handmaid behind her carrying a pillow. Lying on that pillow was a silver crown with one small emerald at the crest of it. I sat back in my chair as Reyna knelt on her knees. Loraine stood in front of her and smiled.
"As I lay this crown upon your head, I bestow upon you the right and responsibilities of Queen of Eryn Lasgallen; with those right I also rest upon you the privileges and respect that go along with such a title. Will you respect your authority and the people over which you will govern?"
"I do."
"Do you swear to govern as you see fit to best serve the people of Eryn Lasgallen?"
"I do." The silence was loud. Awe filled the surrounding area.
"Reyna Lindele-Thranduillion of the Court of Gondor and Queen of Glacia, do you swear to govern Eryn Lasgallen until you find a successor fit to rule or until you breathe your last breath?"
"I so heartily swear." Cheers rang out. As the silver crown was settled onto Reyna's chocolate locks, she rose and smiled at me as I embraced her.
Ariane grinned. "There is Evermead and food to go with it in the Great Hall. Come everyone, let us celebrate. Our King has a bride, we have a Queen, and Ehtele'mele begins today!" More shouts and cheers.
I could not contain my joy any longer. By now, I was starting to feel the rain soak through my suit but I did not care. I unbound my hair and took out the braids on the side. I turned to Reyna and smiled. "Shall we?"
She slipped off her shoes and grinned. "Long have I waited for this day."
Before too many people could notice, I slipped off into the forest with her. Her dress was getting soaked, and I could see through it to her undergarments, but I paid them little heed. In her company was just where I wanted to be.
~~~Ariane~~~
I smiled at Loraine. "I suppose we are supposed to entertain the guests?"
She laughed merrily. "They aren't in the bedroom so I cannot find them, so yes. Come my husband, let us entertain our guests." I offered her my arm and she took it with a smile.
All the elves were merrily drinking and toasts were breaking out everywhere. Merriment was a virus spreading quickly throughout the Hall and then the whole of Eryn Lasgallen. The woodlands were alive with rejoicing. If there was one thing in this moment that was obvious, it was that no matter how you tried, surrounded by all this merry-making, you fell under its spell and gave in with a smile. I saw it among a few soldiers who claimed they had guard duty to do. In mere minutes, they were laughing and drinking with the rest of the elves.
This was how the elves celebrated. Not one soul was left out, except for one couple that had slipped away...
~~~Reyna~~~
I kissed him again as we snuck back into the halls and struggled to return to our chambers unseen. There were several times when I could have sworn we were caught and the 'enemy' turned the other way suddenly. I shrugged the feeling off and grinned as we reached the final hallway.
Legolas took my hand and ran us both across the hall, through the doors, and closed them behind us. "We made it." I kissed him happily.
"No one with bother us if they do not know we are here."
"Oh they know, they just do not wish to interrupt anything."
"Like what?" I blushed at my own naivety and shook my head. "Never mind."
'How could I have forgotten? This is what happens on a wedding night...but...I cannot...' I kissed Legolas again, ignoring the nagging in my mind.
He made quick work of all of our clothes and laid be down on the bed. As he crawled over me, he smiled. "I love you."
Fear gripped and pulled at every inch of my being. My eyes were livid with alarm and I knew he could see it, or at least I thought so. He started teasing my breasts and kissing my lips. When he started to part my legs, I screamed. "LOREI! HOW DARE YOU!" I slapped him hard, my breathing was sporadic and tears blurred my vision.
"Reyna, I am not Lorei."
My chest heaved with my sobs. "I know that, but I keep thinking of him and I feel dirty Legolas. I need to bathe..." I started to rise, and he shook his head. Lie still. I will have servants bring in hot water.
He stepped outside to summon two servant girls. "Could you fetch enough hot water for a bath?" They both nodded happily.
"Of course your Lordship."
Shortly afterward, four maids, carrying large pots of steaming water, poured it into the bathtub and departed. Legolas turned to me. "Come Lady." He picked me up and lifted me into his arms.
I smiled. "Tarienamin." {My Prince.}
Slowly, he lowered me into the tub and started to wash me. At first glance, it would look like an odd event but from my point of view, he was being very romantic. He refused to let my fears impede on our wedding night.
With a bit of coaxing from myself, I convinced him to join me. It felt so nice, and the bath itself was massive. I kissed him gently. "I am sorry I ruined our wedding night..."
He grinned. "Lady, the night is still young."
~~~To Be Continued~~~
I had to write it, I couldn't resist. I hope you guys like it as much as I did! Luv ya! R&R!