The pain isn't as bad as it has been but still hurts. I went to a chiropractor and got some herbal pain stuff that's nice and is a muscle relaxant. I don't generally like taking meds and stuff, prefering the more wholistic route but this is herbal so it's not as bad.

Arianell wondered just how long she could stand there, in the hallway, waiting for her cue to go in. Aragorn's sudden laughter brought her back to reality.

"What?"

"Nothing Arianell, I just...it's just a bit amusing to see the two of you. Did you know Legolas' fingers were trembling so much he could hardly fasten his tunic."

Arianell smiled. "Everything will be fine M'Lady" Aragorn placed her hand on his arm, preparing to escort her "Are you ready?"

She shook her head but seemed unsure. "Just nervous"

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Hesitantly she took her first few steps towards the rustling assembly before pausing, still in the shadow, and swallowing deeply.

"M'Lady" the guard on her right was trying not to appear like he was speaking with here "M'lady, you will be fine. Mirkwood could not have hoped for a better Princess."

Arianell smiled gratefully at him and gracefully continued on her way. Eyewitnesses said that it was as if Elbereth herself was walking before them as Arianell seemed to glide down the aisle in fluid motions, her dress' train flowing behind her like so many cascading streams.

The Niphredel she held in her bouquet contrasted nicely with the dark woodland ferns and Athelas...courtesty of Aragorn, let off a pleasant scent. Some in the assembly gasped, noting the third focal point in her bouquet to be Glanion Thareth a type of meadow grass that glowed in the light of the moon..and surely there was no moonlight in the chamber?

As soon as Legolas and Arianell's eyes met they both forgot all else, unconsciously Legolas stepped down to wait for her and Arianell gradually increased the pace at which she walked, practically tugging Aragorn with her. As the flower hobbit stepped to the side Aragorn caught Thranduil's eye and smiled.

As Legolas and Arianell joined hands the assembly gasped, for it was as if the moonlight itself had come to stand with them and the beams of Elbereth were surrounding them. With an aged smile Thranduil began the ceremony. Arianell watched as the cloth was placed over Legolas and her hands, with each vow the ribbon was wound gently until the completion where it was tied...but for a few formalities they were as good as bonded.

Thranduil stood and, gazing over the assembly, asked if any had a reason to forbid the handfasting of Lady Arianell and Prince Legolas. A murmur rose up from the crowd as a small figure towards the front shot from his seat.