Hey I would like to thank my reviewers for there comments. I really am trying to continue the story but basketball is getting in the way more than I'd like. So here is the next chapter.
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Chapter 5
Out and about Mirkwood
Gwen POV
I have been in bed now for about 2 weeks and I am about to go completely insane. I have only left the bed for one of two things, using the bathroom or taking a bath and I can't even do that alone. My shoulder is still painful but my back is now just a dull ache and my leg no longer hurt. Legolas has been coming to my room periodically, mostly during dinner, It seemed to have become a habit of his. We have become good friends in the short two weeks we have known each other. We mostly talk about him, I try avoid any conversations that have to do with me. I am just not ready to reveal anything, I mean I know he is good and all but I am just not ready. The fact that he has become my friend at all means a great deal, because I know noone else here.
Right now it was about noon and guess where I was...the same damn place I have been for 2 weeks, In bed. But today I was impatiently waiting for Legolas to show up with the healer for today it would be decided wether or not I finally got to leave bed. I began to get up from the bed and walk to the bathroom when there was a knock at the door. 'Finally I thought' as I called
"Come in!"the door opened to reveal the healer I had so desperately been waiting for and Legolas. "Thank goodness, maybe, Finally, I can get out of this godforsaken bed" I finish exasperated.
"Really I did not think the beds were all that uncomfortable," Legolas said teasing me.
"Ahhh...you know what I mean"I said looking at him narrowly.
"Yes, yes I do, but I will leave you now so that the healer can look you over, I will return shortly"He finish smiling.
Finally not being able to hid my grin, I smiled and replied.
"Thanks Legolas, I will see you later then"
He nodded and left me with the healer. She walked over to me and set down what looked like to be a basket of healing supplies. She was tall and slender , as all elves, and she had light blond hair and very defined cheek bones, she was pretty to say the least.
"Hello" I said finally as she took her seat next to me on the bed.
"Hello, my lady my name is Coiluine, I am the healer that healed you when you arrived"she said bowing her head slightly I shook my head as she did so and smiled kindly.
" There is no need for you to bow your head to me My lady Coiluine, I am no one of any importance" I started. She look as if to protest so I finished."If anything I should be the one to bow to you, you saved my life remember."she looked at me wide-eyed but she nodded and setted smileing." Now, my name is Gwen and thank you for everything I am very thankful."
"You are welcome Lady Gwen, now if you don't mind I would like to begin looking at your wounds"
I nodded and she stood and faced me. She began to remove the bandage from my shoulder. I winced a little because of the pain. She looked over at me and smiled sadly.
"These wounds were horrible, the fact that you survived surprised all of us." she said poking ot the stitches. I hissed but kept my pain in control."This is fount of the wound is healing nicely now let me just look at the exit wound" she paused as she looked it over. "This one is still a little red on the ridges and has some inflammation, but it is starting to heal, Now for the one no your lower back" she motioned for me to stand I did. "Please remove the gown" she asked politely. I obliged but as always I blushed crimson. She looked at the one on my lower back and sighed. "Well it all looks good so far"
"Really, am I allowed to leave the room?" I asked hopefully. She smiled.
"Yes, but you must not go out for too long and do not... I repeat do not do anything strenuous."she said seriously.
"I won't I promise" I said smile goofy. "Thank you" I said as I put my gown back on.
"You are welcome"she replied " I will leave you now"she finished heading out the door and closing it behind her. I was about to leave when I realized the only thing I had to ware, was my sleeping gown. I sighed a stomped my foot.
"Figures" I huffed. I went to sit down when there was a knock on the door. I was about to answer when a woman entered carrying a bundle of fabric. "What is all that" I asked as she set the pile on to the dresser.
"These My lady are dresses for you to ware for dinner tonight" she replied turning to my and bowing.
"But how?" I asked shocked.
"Prince Legolas had them made for you about a week ago." she said. All I could do was stare at the elf before me. How did he have these made already he hadn't even gotten my measurements. I sighed and looked over at her and smiled slightly.
"When is dinner?" I asked
"In a few hours and we have much work to do so lets get started."
"Now...But will I really take that long?"
"Yes we must get you bathed and your hair dried and fixed and a dress picked out"
"Very well " I said. She nodded and handed me a towel and ushered me into the bathroom. She added many perfumed soaps and she would not let me wash my hair. She cleaned me as if I was a child, it was so embarrassing. But I let her for I remembered elves where not as shy about nudity. Finally she finished bathing me and quickly helped me form the tub. She then redid my bandages and then threw the towel at me. This was so aggravating.
"Is all of this really necessary?"I asked
"Yes, you will be dinning with the Prince and King"she replied pushing me to the chair. "I have to do your hair now" she said walking back to me with a comb in hand. She worked through my hair for what seemed like hours until my long chestnut hair was dry.
"Thank you"I said sighing as she walked over to the desk and grabbed a dark forest green dress.
"Come" she said and I walked over to where she stood."This will bring out you eyes nicely".She unfolded the dress and I stared in aw! The dress was a dark green silk with a silver embroidering around the neckline and the dress had no sleeves but the straps where large enough to cover my bandage. I swallowed as I looked at it, I've never worn a dress so beautiful. I just stood there as she approached me with it. She undid the back and had me step into the gown. She pulled it up and slipped the straps over my arms. She started to tie the back when I found my voice again.
"I can't believe this...This dress is far to beautiful for me to ware."
"Nonsense, you are a guest hear and will be treated as such"I nodded and walked over to the mirror. The dress was perfect I fit perfect and went perfectly with me eyes-and well- lets just leave it at perfect. My hair was left strait and she handed me my shoes and I put them on.
"Thank you for all of this..I am sorry I was rude to you but I have not left this room in days" I said rolling my eyes.
"That is ok there is nothing to apologize for" she said laughing. "Legolas also told me he would not make it, so I am to show you to the dinning room we should be there just in time"
"Very well I will follow you" I said as we headed to the dinning hall and out the door. The halls were gorgeous. There hung many paintings and tapestries of wars and stories. The wood framed doorways where intricately carved and the floors sparkled like marble. I gazed around and hadn't noticed the she-elf had stopped and ran right into her. I gasped and caught my balance. She smiled and painted at the doors at the end of the hall. I swallowed hard and nodded heading to the doors I was nervous to say the least but I went.
Legolas POV
Dinner was about to start and Gwen still hadn't arrived I was starting to wonder if she was even going to come. I had hope she would come wearing one of the dresses I had, had made for her. Father looked down at me silently asking me if he should wait any longer. However I didn't get the chance to answer because at that moment the doors opened and out of them stepped Gwen. She looked stunning in her green gown it was actually my favorite one. I notice her hesitate and she gave me a pleading look, I stood up from my chair and walk toward her, and offered her my arm.
" Thank you so much." she whispered so that I could barley hear it.
"You are welcome." I replied smiling as I started to walk back to the table. "You look beautiful"I said.
"Thank you again Legolas and also thank you for the dresses" she replied as I seated her. I nodded and took my seat to her left. She was about to speak when my father stood and started instead.
"Thank you all for coming to dinner this night, we have a new guest with us"my father started and motioned her to stand. She looked over at me and I nodded encouragingly . She carefully got up from her seat. And folder her hands in front of her. "This Lady before you carried a message to our Guard about the orcs that where heading for the boarder. The original messenger had been fatally injured and he gave the message to Lady Gwen, who against all odds survived an ambush that was set for her my the orcs, She took an arrow to the back and to the shoulder. I thank you Gwen as does all of Mirkwood." My father said looking over to her. She looked over to him and he slightly bowed his head With that the hall bowed and broke into applause. I looked back at Gwen who was now blushing horribly. I smiled as she look her seat. "Now let the feast begin" My father finally finished.
Gwen POV
I felt like I was going to pass out from the embarrassment I had felt during the Kings speech. No one had told me I was the reason for this feast. With that last thought I looked over at Legolas who was eating and talking quietly with an elf beside him.
"Legolas" I said with a slight tone of irritation in my voice. He looked over at me smiling but it soon faded when he caught my glare.
"What is wrong Gwen" He asked
"Legolas, did you maybe forget to mention something to me of some importance?" I said looking at him pointedly. With that said a smile began to tug at the corners of his mouth.
"What would that have been?" He asked Innocently.
"Legolas" I started sighing. "I just wish you would have told me about tonight, that's all and maybe I could have prepared myself better then to stand there in shock."
"I am sorry" He said seriously " I just did not want to make you nervous, I will make it up to you I promise" He said smiling again. I raised an eyebrow.
"Well how do you expect to do that?"I asked
"I promised to show you around Mirkwood and I will do so after you are done eating" I smiled and quickly stood up .
"Done" I said heading for the door. I heard legolas laugh as I walked away but he quickly followed and met me outside the door.
"Not to eager are we," He asked laughing at me.
"Very eager I'm afraid, so where to first" I said smiling.
"How about the gardens?" He questioned taking a hold of my arm
"Sounds good to me"
We walked through the halls in comfortable silence. I occasional glanced at him. I mean who wouldn't he was extremely...Stop it not going to even say it. Anyway finally we arrive to two doors and he gently pushed them open to reveal a lush garden will tall willows, flowers, and a little pond in the middle. There was a pretty gazebo behind the willow, vines wound there way up the sides and fireflies danced among the foliage. " Its so beautiful Legolas." I said as I walked up to a flowering bush and sniffed one of the buds. " They're so pretty." I said as I walked over to the gazebo and caressed the wood. " I'm glad you like it." He said as he came up beside me and sat on a bench near by. I continued to explore the little world around me I felt so comforted and relaxed here.
I began to tire and sat down beside Legolas. I yawned and leaned back into the tree a smile gracing my features. " Your tired we should get you back to your room." He said and went to stand up. I grabbed his sleeve. " Not yet I've been in that room for 2 weeks and im not anxious to get back in it." I answered He looked down at me. " Are you sure." He asked as he sat down beside me. " Positive." I answered. As I leaned against the tree and drifted slowly to sleep.
