Thank you for the reviews, I am not feeling well so this must be short. I need another nice cup of tea and steaming shower so I can cuddle into my bed with a good book or write some poems.

"You're sure about this Mellon."

"Of course Aragorn, you know I would not suggest it if I was not sure."

Elessar smiled "Very well."

Legolas beamed back "Then it's settled! Good, Arianell will be glad to hear you can escort her."

"I still do not understand why Elzar cannot, surely he is the closest she has to kin..."

"NO!" Legolas voice was firm and echoed through the chambers, causing the other delegates to stop and stare "I am sorry Mellon, I did not mean to raise my voice. Elzar is far from Arianell's kin...he is leaving this morning as is best for the both of them."

"I am afraid I do not understand."

"I am afraid I cannot explain." Aragorn nodded his head "Just tell me this Mellon, was it an arranged marriage."

Legolas sighed "Yes and no. Yes because she was brough here against her will..." he held his hand up to silence Aragorn "and no because it has been drawn to our attention we were fated to be together and the circumstances surrounding our 'arranged' marriage merely allowed that to happen."

Aragorn raised his eyebrows "And you know you are fated how?"

Legolas smiled at him "Her middle name is Elbereth for a reason."

Elessar laughed "Only you Legolas, only you."

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"You're getting married tomorrow."

"I know."

"The maids are going to hate you."

"I know."

"The seamstress has to rush to finish your dress."

"I know."

"And the bakers the cake, and the florist, and the entire populace is rushing to get ready"

"I know, I know, I know!"

"Legolas couldn't wait any longer, hm?"

"Eowyn!"

"She's probably right you know." The new voice belonged to Arwen, who was standing at the entrance to the sitting room.

Arianell motioned for her to join them "Of course she is, still such things should not be spoken of" Arianell lowered her voice "At least not where the maids can hear."

The three laughed.

"Oh" Arianell's face grew serious "Arwen, would you be so kind as to help me get ready tomorrow morning? Eowyn is going to help Rosie get the flower girls ready."

"Don't you have a..."

"Yes but they don't listen." Arianell sighed "I'm not sure they like me."

Eowyn smiled knowingly "Probably because half of them half wished to be in your position."

Arianell shook her head. "Very funny."

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"M'Lady"

Arianell lifted her head from the book she was reading, "Yes?"

"Legolas wishes to speak with you in the hall."

"Of course."

The maid bowed before walking through the door, Arianell following.

"Is something wrong?"

Legolas pulled her into an embrace

"I have something I need to ask you to do, for me."

"What is it?" Arianell was unsure, he hadn't ever acted quite like this.

"Come speak with Elzar before he leaves."

Arianell stepped back and looked at him, he was asking her to do what?