Disclaimer: I still don't own any of these characters.
Silver Roses have Thorns
Vows to Remember
Estel stood, holding Arwen in his embrace. Wishing he could be anywhere than there.
"Legolas, I was merely….um….sorry." He could see Legolas was distressed by this. But what was the problem. The marriage was complete, isn't that all the prince had come for?
"You dishonor your vows?" Legolas's face turned emotionless, "In less than a day?"
"I believe you should rest. I'll come to you tonight." He looked at Arwen. She smiled back at him.
"And if I am not there?"
"Then I shall not come. Really, Legolas, you can help this marriage or not. I can't make your choice."
Legolas turned his gaze to Arwen, "I believe you should rest, Lady Arwen. The heat must have troubled you memory on my husband's vows." She walked away, satisfied at the anger in his tone. He looked back to Estel, "I also believe that it is you that is not helping this marriage. You are my husband, Aragon, and you must honor me. I only ask this of you."
"I shall do as I please, prince. I believe you would betray me in a moment's time."
"Never." They were face to face now. Estel was red with anger. Legolas was shaking in attempt to keep calm.
"Yes, you would! I know you would!"
"Do you need that thought in your head to help you sleep at night? Is betraying me giving you such a terrible conscience you must lie to keep it from disturbing your dreams?"
"I believe she'd be a better bed partner than you!" With that Estel left Legolas.
Legolas shut the door to his room. He wanted to go home so much he nearly let the tears escape.
"My prince?" A servant startedwalk to him.
"Why won't everyone leave me alone? I want to be left alone!" Legolas yelled. The servant ran from the room. Nothing mattered to Legolas anymore. His little trust he hadfor husband was gone, as was his virginity. He couldn't leave Aragon. He had sacrificed his innocence…to a monster.
"Arwen!" Elrond exclaimed. She was smiling, something that was rare or didn't even seem to exist anymore.
"He's mine. He's mine. He's mine." She sang. Her love was returned and she felt no regrets at that moment. She didn't know her father watched her scene.
"You'll wreck a good marriage; I presume that's all you mightaccomplish. Estel is leaving, Arwen. With his husband. And I'm not allowing you to follow. They are going to Gondor and you shall not see him for a long, long, long time, daughter." He was disappointed in his beautiful daughter. She was crushed, obviously, her eyes lost the shine, her smile left, and the song she sang seemed a long away memory.
Tears poured to her pale face, "You'll break me, father. I know a marriage should not happen unless an unfortunate event falls upon our prince Legolas."
"Even if Legolas departs I won't let you wed him. You disgraced them both. Though you think Estel is true to you, he'll find love with his husband. You'll ask forgiveness of the gods now, daughter. For you commit a terrible sin."
