The Lost Ones

Disclaimer: I don't own LotR or anything else that Tolkien owns. Heehee, I do own Adriana and her bf. I do not own Ford Mustangs (though owning one wouldn't be too bad)

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Chapter Three:

I woke early in the morning to hear birds chirping happily. I sprang quickly from my bed and saw a fine dress lying at the foot of it. It was a sapphire blue dress with gold trim. Gold flecks dotted the sapphire lace. Underneath the lace was satin of a similar color. I pulled it one and looked in the mirror. My eyes seemed to glow in contrast.

My raven hair radiated light and I stared for a few minutes. I never would have thought I could have looked like this. For the first time since I was a teenager, I was pretty in my own eyes. As I stared intently at my own reflection, Legolas walked in.

"The dress suits you."

I smiled, "Diola lle Prince." {Thank you.}

He took my hand and we walked out of the palace and into the forest. "I remember where you landed, follow me."

No shoes were on my feet, but the forest floor was padded with leaves. Quickly, we slipped through the trees, past several trickling creeks and over bountiful ferns. Finally I recognized the clearing. I looked up at Prince shyly, "Thank you, for everything."

Legolas shrugged, "It was no matter. Now, how are you going to get home?"

I glanced nervously around me, "I haven't the faintest..."

The elf gave me a troubled look, "Where did you come from."

Without hesitation I looked to the sky, "I fell from the sky."

Legolas laughed, "Like an angel? Are you feigning?"

I shook my head, "Did you hear my footsteps approaching?"

"Well, no but that could have been because I was preoccupied."

Light laughter flitted from my throat. I hadn't laughed in what seemed like ages. "It's the truth!"

Legolas sighed, "Then how are we going to get you back up in the sky?"

I stared up at the sky, "I don't know! Maybe it's just hopeless!"

With a heavy sigh, Legolas rested his hand on my shoulder, "Even if we don't get you home today, we will not stop trying until you are content."

A smile lit my lips, "Thank you."

Together, Legolas and I tried climbing up higher, tried leaping from tree branches into the air. Nothing worked.

I jumped one last time, and fell in a heap into Legolas's awaiting arms. "Damn it! Why won't it work? This is bloody ridiculous!"

Legolas laughed faintly, "My, you have a way with words." I gave him a sarcastic glare and he stopped laughing. "I'm sorry, I did not mean to anger you!"

The perturbed look on my face that ensued worried Legolas even more. I sighed, "It's called sarcasm. It's a human thing; I dunno how to describe it. It's where you say ro do something in a mocking manner and you either completely disagree with what you said or you are jesting about the subject. Do you get it?"

The elf Prince threw his hands in the air, "Do I ever!" He laughed as he gave me a confused look, "No, I do not get it Lady."

I sighed, "You just used sarcasm. When you said 'Do I ever!' you used sarcasm."

Legolas smiled, "Truly? This day hasn't been so bad after all."

My smile drooped, "Except for the fact that I will never get home!"

Prince turned, "Yes you will! Maybe it will take a while, but you will!"

I shrugged, "Ok. Can we go back for a bit though, I am starving!"

The elf's laughter was like a rippling brook, so soothing and at ease. I smiled at him in return. "Of course we can go back Adriana."

I smiled, "Thank you."

He took my arm softly and led me out of the forest. As we reached the end of the foliage, three she elves ran at Legolas.

My companion's eyes filled with fright and he took off. I, still attached to his arm, was pulled along, much to my surprise. "Why are we running?"

Legolas dashed around a corner and pulled me into a chamber, "Those she- elves will kill me!"

I shook my head, "Why?"

A heavy sigh escaped his lips; "They are false, weak, unintelligible maidens who want me for my crown or my looks. I do not want anything to do with them. I want to marry a maiden who is wise, caring and strong both inside and outside. I do not want one who cares for nothing but her own appearance."

A smile crossed my face, "That's encouraging to hear. At least men here give a damn for more then looks."

Legolas gave me a perturbed look, "If men treat women like this in America, then why do you wish to return?"

I paused for a moment. For about ten seconds, I didn't want to go home. For a little more then a moment, I wanted to stay here with Prince. I looked up at him, and I saw Keith. "There is someone..."

~~To Be Continued~~

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