Well I feel better. Saturday (when I wore my costume) was sooo much fun! I ended up wearing the elven ears for 19 hours because my friend and I went out to a club with some of her friends that night and they were having a costume contest. The place was very, very elven. The courtyard area was full of torches and candles, wrough iron fences and stone benches set with crystal orbs, pieces of architecture and live oaks strung with fairy lights. Gorgeous...can't wait for my set of pictures.
Recap: Legolas has just asked Arianell to speak with Elzar, who is leaving.
"Arianell, please. He knows that he has wronged you but he wishes to apologize."
Arianell sighed
"For me?"
She shook her head, yes, "For you."
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She looked again at the man's face, for his real identity had been revealed with Lothien's death, and tried to contemplate what he had just said. He wanted her forgiveness for everything from dragging her to Middle Earth to not letting her know what was going on.
"It is not wise to anger an immortal heart." Arianell's face softened 'Nor is it wise to hold a grudge for all of eternity. Go, and rest in knowing I hold you at no fault for your part in my past."
Elzar looked visibly relieve "M'Lady." He kissed her hand from his position on his horse "You are a better soul than I, I fear. I hold you in the utmost regard." He spurred his horse and headed for the palace gates.
"Legolas" he called back "Give her the book."
Arianell looked at Legolas, who merely waved at Elzar's retreating figure.
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"What book?"
"Hush Meleth or Arwen will hear you."
"So."
"If she does then she'll whisk you off...bad luck to see each other before the wedding."
"That's just the day of...well and the night before."
Legolas laughed and opened the door to his chambers
"Father excused me from the day's councils...I think I'll sleep now."
Before Arianell could do anything he had kicked off his boots, pulled off his tunic, and was reclined in bed.
"Legolas!" Arianell was pouting "What book!"
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Arianell perched herself against the pillows.
"I can't believe this is here, like this."
She looked again at the cover of the tome, a green leaf gilded in the leather.
"These are like, every poem I've ever written only they're translated into Elvish!"
Legolas smiled from his reclined position next to her "Elzar said that's your handwriting too."
"I wouldn't know, I haven't tried writing elvish but probably." Arianell shuddered "That's creepy."
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Arianell was pulled from the poem she had been reading by a light knock at the door. Looking at Legolas' sleeping form she rose quickly and quietly ran towards the chamber doors, hoping whomever it was would not knock again and wake him up...they didn't.
Arianell opened the doors to find no-one there, when she stepped out two figures rushed to her, one clamping a soft hand over her mouth "Scream and I won't help you dress in the morning."
"Arwen!" Arianell mumbled as the Evenstar dropped her hand "What are you two doing, do you wish to wake Legolas."
Arwen looked in the door at Legolas' figure sleeping on the bed and arched an eyebrow at Eowyn "I did not realize they were sleeping together."
Eowyn stiffled a laugh as Arianell blushed red before becoming indignant "We aren't...not that it's any of your business!"
The two females began to tug at her arms "Wait, where are we going?"
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Legolas' eyes unfocused a few hours later. He had not rested so well in a long time, lulled to sleep by Arianell's soft voice reading her poems.
Arianell!
Legolas looked around, almost frantically, before his eyes noticed the letter sitting on her pillow, next to her tome of poetry. Smiling slightly Legolas unfolded it and read.
Legolas,
I am being abducted by Arwen and Eowyn as I write this...send reinforcements!
I guess there is no hope for me now.
They plan to take me Elbereth knows where and make me subject to terrible beauty treatments (like either of those two need them).
I shall see you in the morning Meleth-nin, our wedding!
Always,
Arianell Marian
Legolas smiled as he closed the letter and tucked it into his nightstand. He was about to flop back down on his bed when a light knock was heard at the chamber doors.
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Despite herself Arianell had to admit she was having fun. The three women were reclining in one of the private drawing rooms and having an interesting conversation.
"You mean you haven't."
"She hasn't."
"Oh..." Arwen's face made a perfect 'o' "I mean not that I...I just...oh."
Arianell laughed "It's alright Arwen, he's just respecting the customs I was raised with."
"It's one reason he's pushed for the wedding so fast." Eowyn smiled "What, it's true."
Arwen laughed "Hmm. I doubt Arianell has many complaints in that department."
Arianell blushed "Oh come now, I have no idea what you are talking about."
"Arianell I grew up around Legolas...I had a crush on him too once upon a time."
Eowyn laughed "I can't say the same for myself. Honestly when I first met him I was afraid I would dislike him greatly."
They all three laughed.
"Why is that Eowyn?" Arianell was really curious.
"Well, please remember I had not ever known an elf."
Arwen laughed as Arianell admonished her "Well, that was inappropriate."
Arwen's face was light pink "I'm sorry, I don't know where that came from just...known..." she burst into another fit of giggles.
"Has someone been drinking?"
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"Drink up Legolas!"
Aragorn slapped his friend heartily on the back "And enjoy your last day as a free man...er elf."
Legolas grinned and took another light sip of his Ale.
"Hey Pip...don't you think you've had enough?"
"No Merry, I don't dance in the buff."
Legolas stiffled a laugh and turned towards the hobbits. Merry had a rather dismayed look on his face and Pippin was still drinking.
Gimli laughed so hard he almost fell from his seat. "What have I told ye about hobbits?" He leaned onto Legolas' arm and practically shouted in the prince's ear. "Can't hold their..." He hiccuped and started singing. Legolas groaned, not the hairy women song again.
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"Ok so the maid is standing in the doorway after dropping an entire tray of dishes and Aragorn hadn't noticed yet?"
Arwen nodded as Arianell started laughing
"What did you do?"
Arwen blushed "Well, the maid turned heel and ran so we just..."
Eowyn started laughing so hard she almost fell from her chair.
"What about you Eowyn." Arianell smiled "Ever have anyone walk in at an inopportune time?"
Eowyn's face blanched "My brother."
The remaining girls gasped "No way!" "Eww"
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Legolas leaned against the pillar, his mug held lightly in his hand. He was having fun he was, really, and yet he couldn't help but wish Arianell was here.
Faramir came to stand next to him "Are you alright Legolas?"
"Yes, just wishing Arianell was here."
A crash came from a nearby table as Pippin clambered on top of it
Legolas' eyes widened as Pippin started dancing "On second thought."
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Up next, the wedding...
