Chapter 20

The Wedding

Legolas' POV

When Jupiter came back with the girl I was relieved. She ran to her sister and started to apologize. Jupiter walked into my arms and I smiled.

"I was worried." I said.

"You always worry." she said softly.

I chuckled and we walked away.

"So, you love me?" she asked.

I stopped and smiled at her.

"Yes I do. Very much."

She gave me that beautiful smile and put her hand on the side of my face.

"And I love you more than anyone and anything. And you know…my language is the language of love."

I smiled as she trailed her fingers down my chest.

"Oh really?"

She nodded and leaned towards my ear.

"Je 'taime Legolas. Je t'aime à la folie. I love you Legolas. I love you to the moon and back." she whispered.

I did love her language, it was beautiful. I smiled and kissed her gently.

"And I'll never leave you. You're stuck with me for life."

I chuckled.

"I would not want it any other way."

She smiled and laid her head against my chest.

Jupiter's POV

The day of the wedding came and we went to the mountain. I took a deep breath and took the dress out of my bag.

"Jupiter?"

I turned and looked at Tauriel.

"Tauriel, you should be getting ready."

She walked forward and saw the dress.

"You have never worn one have you." she said.

I sighed and shook my head. She smiled and nodded.

"Let me help you."

"Oh no! That's very sweet but I…my back is…"

"I know. I guessed there was a reason you never wore dresses."

She did help me put on the dress, and she even did my hair.

"Oh!"

I took the box out of my bag.

"I guess this was my mother's, my real mother's."

She smiled and I took the headdress out.

"It is beautiful."

She put it on me and smiled. She turned me so I saw myself in the mirror. I had to smile a bit.

"You look beautiful."

"Thank you, now we need to get your ready. Let's go."

She smiled and I took her away. Her wedding dress was exquisite. Her long red hair stood out and looked like fire. A knock came at the door and I answered it. Fili was there and I smiled. I let him in and then went back to Tauriel. She asked me to do her hair and I asked her what sort of style she wanted.

"Surprise me with something from your land. I trust you."

I nodded and got to work.

"You look beautiful sister. I hope Kili makes it through the ceremony." he said.

I laughed and so did she.

"Your king Thranduil has just arrived. He wanted to see you. He is waiting in the great hall."

"Oh, I did not expect him to be here. Please tell him I will be there in a moment."

He nodded and winked at me. I winked back and he left.

"I truly did not expect him to come."

"Maybe he's changed. All done."

She smiled.

"I love it!"

I smiled and she stood up. I walked with her to the great hall but was intercepted by Haldir and Estelwen on the way. Tauriel smiled and took Estelwen with her.

"Jupe…I needed to talk to you."

I sat Haldir down and looked at him.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

"No…I…I wanted to ask Estelwen to bind with me."

I was a little confused.

"You mean you want ask her to marry you?" I asked.

He nodded and the biggest smile came to my face.

"Haldir that's great!"

He smiled.

"I want to make it special. I wanted your opinion."

I smiled and thought for a minute.

"Well there is something that comes to mind."

Legolas' POV

I saw Tauriel walk in to speak with my father and smiled.

"Tauriel."

She smiled and I embraced her.

"You look beautiful mellon nin."

"Hannon le. Wait until you see Jupiter."

I raised my brows and looked around.

"She was speaking with Haldir. They should be here shortly." Estelwen said.

I nodded and my father looked at me. The door opened and Haldir walked in, but Jupiter was not with him, only another elf maiden. I frowned and decided to go and look for her. I asked a few of the dwarves if they had seen her and they all told me she was in the great hall. I frowned and made my way back. Jupiter was the elf maiden Haldir had walked in with. My jaw dropped at the sight of her in that red dress. She saw me and smiled. I walked forward and looked her up and down.

"Jupiter….you look-"

"Jupiter?"

We both look at my father and found his eyes wide. Jupiter smiled and nodded.

"Yeah it's me. It is a wedding after all." she said.

I could not take my eyes off her. She always looked beautiful, but tonight….something was different. Her necklace looked shorter and it hung just below the base of her throat. Her hair was done in elven style, no doubt Tauriel's doing. She was absolutely gorgeous. I had not realized she was looking at me and when I did I looked away a bit embarrassed. She laughed and turned my face towards hers.

"Don't be embarrassed mon amour. I know I look silly."

"Nonsense my dear. You look lovely."

She looked at my father in surprise but smile.

"Merci."

We had to hurry Tauriel out of the room when Kili arrived. Jupiter hugged Kili, he too did not recognize her at first.

"You look beautiful my friend, as always."

She smiled and winked. I was asked to walk Tauriel down to Kili and I happily agreed. I looked into Jupiter's silvery eyes and she smiled.

"Go on then. You've got something to do." she said.

I nodded and gave her a kiss before leaving.

Jupiter's POV

The ceremony was wonderful. Tauriel looked like a queen and Kili like a king. Fili was crying he was so happy. I saw another dwarf woman, she too was crying. I knew exactly who she was. When she looked in my direction I quickly looked away. Her eyes were what got me. I put on a smile, I didn't want to ruin Tauriel and Kili's wedding.