Chapter 22

Thranduil's Letter

When Tauriel tossed her bouquet I was the one who caught it. She smiled at me and winked. I shook my head with a smile and we waved goodbye. I'd told her about throwing the bouquet back in my world. I hadn't known she would throw hers though.

"Why did she throw them to you?" Estelwen asked.

"Where I came from, at weddings, the bride would throw her bouquet. Whoever caught it would get married next. At least that's what people say."

She smiled and we both looked over at Legolas.

"If he asked you, would you marry him?"

I smiled and watched Legolas laughed and smile.

"Yeah, yeah I would."

Legolas looked at me then and I smiled at him.

"Jupiter."

I turned and looked at Thranduil. I smiled and walked up to him.

"Is something wrong?"

He smiled softly.

"I heard what you and your friend were talking about."

My eyes widened and I opened my mouth, but no words came out.

"I want you to know, when that happy day comes, you both have my blessing."

A smile slowly came to my face. I didn't care if he didn't like it, I threw my arms around him and hugged him.

"Merci." I said.

I pulled back quickly and then bowed my head.

"I'm glad to see you've changed. And I know Legolas is too."

He looked at his son and then back to me. He smiled and put his hands on my shoulders.

"Thank you. Thank you for everything."

"You don't need to thank me. I hate seeing a broken family. Especially when I can relate to you so much. I was just like you once, but I managed to overcome it. I wanted to help any way that I could. I'm glad everything worked out. If you ever need anything don't hesitate to ask."

He kissed my forehead and nodded.

"Thank you."

I nodded and then went back to Legolas and my friends. Legolas put his arm around me and I smelled the flowers I held. I closed my eyes and leaned against Legolas.

"We shall return to Lothlorien before heading on our trip."

I opened my eyes and looked into his. I nodded in agreement and touched his cheek.

"My life is absolutely perfect. I never thought it could happen, but now here I am. I'm where I belong and I have friends and family. And best of all, I have you. I have everything I want and need. If you hadn't found me….I don't know where I'd be."

He smiled brightly.

"Your words make my heart soar. I love you Jupiter."

"Je'taime Legolas." I said.

He kissed me and I smiled into the kiss.

About a month later we were back in Lothlorien. As always, the first thing I did was go to hug Galadriel and Celeborn.

"Welcome home." they said.

I smiled at them.

"Legolas says there is somewhere he wants to take me. We might be gone for a while."

Galadriel smiled and she had a twinkle in her eye. Celeborn seemed a little unsure. I looked at him and smiled in amusement.

"You're worried about me. I can promise you I'll be fine. I've been trained well and I know things most others don't. I'll be alright, and you know I always come back. This is my home."

He sighed and smiled a bit.

"I lost one daughter already. I cannot bear to lose another."

I smiled brightly and threw my arms around him.

"The war is over. We're safe now and I have Legolas with me. I'll be alright."

"I know, but we will always worry."

I nodded and pulled away.

Legolas' POV

As I set my bag down, something fell out of it. It was a picture and a letter from my father. When I looked at the picture I smiled. It was from when I was still small. I was sitting on my father's lap with his crown on my head. It was far too big for me and my father was smiling. I remembered that day. Next I turned to the letter.

Legolas,

The first thing I must say is that I am proud of you. You did not allow your heart to turn cold like I did. You, Jupiter and Tauriel helped me come to my senses. I do not know when you will find this, but when you do I hope you will have forgiven me. I wrote after you left, after I insulted Jupiter. I was so very wrong about her. I feel ashamed of myself, your mother would have never forgiven me. I only hope that Jupiter will find it in her heart to do so.

Legolas, listen to me carefully. That girl is a rare jewel among thousands. I have never met an elleth like her. I can see that she loves you and that you love her. I do not know if you have told her yet but if not you need to. Do not let her go. She is the one you have been waiting for. I know she is the one you are meant to spend the rest of your life with. If you choose to marry her, I happily give you my blessing. All I want is for you to be happy, my son. You are all the treasure I need, Jupiter helped me see that. You are what I value most. I love you my son.

Your father

I read the letter twice to make myself believe it. I did love Jupiter. More than anything in the world.

"~But am I ready to marry her?~" I asked myself.

I wanted to be absolutely certain. I thought about her. Her smile, her laugh, the way the sun caught her hair and made it shine. I found myself smiling and then I nodded.

"I am going to ask her to marry me."

I had made my decision now I had to wait for the right moment.