A/N: I realize that I have been spelling Aragorn wrong. Sorry! Didn't check the spelling! Thank-you person who reviewed me to tell me that!

Silver Roses have Thorns

Life Partners

Legolas was sitting in a tree thinking of the situation at hand. He had been dishonored and all of Rivendell knew it, he was sure. Estel was the one who did wrong and it was Legolas who suffered! Had they not said the same vows and were expected to honor them equally?

"Legolas, come down!" A voice called. It was Estel.

"Why would you like me to?" He yelled back.

"I must speak with you." Estel was angry and Legolas knew it. He slowly climbed from his haven.

"Yes, Husband?"

"I owe you an apology for my actions yesterday." He paused for a moment, expecting something, "Are you not going to apologize also? I believe you also did wrong."

"By doing what?" His voice came in a whisper. He didn't wish the fight that was already coming.

"By not respecting my wishes! Like it or not you are my life partner and I expect you to respect me!"

"Legolas's calm died at that moment, "Do you think I chose to be your 'Life Partner', as you call it? I would rather be wed to any other creature than you! My father meant a good marriage for me and you can't even honor me! You committed a sin and you blame me for it! I wished not to fight with you but you are bringing me to insanity already!" His pale cheeks tinted pink with his anger. If his eyes were daggers they would have pierced Estel a thousand times.

Then Legolas walked away, leaving Estel stuttering to come up with a reply.

Legolas was in his room, brushing his hair. He felt hands take the brush away and continue the job.

"What are you doing, Aragorn?" He asked.

"Hopefully calming you." Estel answered. Legolas had to admit that it felt wonderful. The strong hands ran though the beautiful flowing hair after the brushing was done.

"It's working," Legolas said, half sighing.

"I'm sorry, my prince, I didn't know you could respond so angrily. I guess I thought you could turn a blind eye to that."

"I thought we could become friends if not true lovers." Legolas started to braid his hair. Estel started to brush the parts that weren't being used. He hadn't thought about being just friends, it seemed to be lovers or enemies in Estel's mind.

"I promise to honor you." He said, choosing the words carefully.

"You've said that in the vows."

"I promise it now, Legolas, I mean it this time. You are my husband and I'll respect and honor that."

"I accept your promise and apology, Aragorn." He started to leave but Estel stopped him with a question.

"Why do you call me Aragorn when you know I'm called Estel here?"

"Aragorn was the name I was told when I first learned of you. I said it many times to myself before we met. Does it bother you?"

"No, I was just wondering." He stood next to his husband and escorted him to dinner. Both joyful at clearing up the situation.