Chapter 23

Only One

Jupiter's POV

We said goodbye to our friends and my family and left. It was very early in the morning and the sun had not even come up yet. I was very tired but only because I'd been too excited to sleep. When I started nodding off Legolas chuckled.

"I'm awake!"

This only made him laugh. I smiled because I loved his laugh. We stopped for rest near a lake.

"Legolas?"

"Hm?"

"I…can we go to Rivendell along the way? I owe my uncle an apology."

He smiled and took my hand.

"Of course we can."

I smiled and hugged him.

"It's just….now that I know I have a family and that they actually love me…I want to make things right. My uncle is the closest connection I have to my father."

He nodded and I pulled away. I laid back and looked at the sky.

"You know I was just thinking something. If I were to ever have a son….I'd name him Elros, after the father I never got to know." I said.

He smiled softly.

"That would be a perfect name." he said.

I smiled at him and he kissed me. I put my hand on his arm and then slowly pulled away. He stroked my cheek before we continued on our way. I couldn't help but wonder what my real parents had looked like, what they had sounded like. I sighed and smiled a bit. At least I knew now that I'd had loving parents.

Legolas' POV

I was happy she wanted to go to Rivendell. I wanted to ask her uncle a question while we were there. We were not attacked by orcs this time around. It was the middle of the night when we arrived. Jupiter stopped when we reached the gates. I looked at her and she looked worried.

"Jupiter?"

"I don't know if I can do this." she said.

I went back and took her hand.

"Say the word and we shall leave." I whispered.

She closed her eyes as though something had hurt her.

"No, I have to do this." she said.

I nodded and she squeezed my hand. We walked into Imladris and up to the rooms. We would speak with Elrond in the morning but for now, we needed to rest. I did not think it proper to stay in the same bed but she would not let me leave.

"Please, I need you here."

I would never refuse her so I nodded. I got into bed next to her and she put her arms around me.

"Je' taime Legolas."

I kissed the top of her head.

"Amin mela lle Jupiter."

It did not take us long to fall asleep.

Jupiter's POV

I woke up the next morning with Legolas beside me. I smiled and kissed his lips gently. I didn't plan to stay here very long. I just wanted to let my uncle know I was sorry. I got out of bed and got dressed. I didn't want to wake Legolas up so I was very quiet. I smiled at him and then walked out the door. I closed it quietly and then walked down the halls. I was trying to think about what I would say when I bumped into an elf.

"Oh sorry."

"You must be Jupiter."

I looked at him and slowly nodded.

"I'm Elrohir. Your cousin."

My eyes went wide. I hadn't been expecting this. I sighed.

"I just came to apologize to your father. Last time we met I wasn't the nicest."

"He understands. So you can go. No need to remind my father of your last visit."

I narrowed my eyes a bit.

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but you seem to be trying to get rid of me, cousin."

His eye twitched and I knew that I was right.

"Well whether you like it or not, we're blood related. But don't worry, I'm used to family not wanting me. I came to apologize and I will. I don't care what you think of me."

I walked away from him.

"And just so you know," I looked over my shoulder. "Your father saved the life of the man I love. That alone is reason enough for me to love him as my uncle. I wasn't visiting, I was here because it was closest."

I kept walking and shook my head. I didn't care.

Legolas' POV

Jupiter was gone when I woke up. I got out of bed and went to find her, no doubt she had gone to find her uncle. I passed Elrohir in the hallway and he smiled at me.

"Mellon nin! Mae govannen."

I smiled at him.

"It has been too long. When did you arrive?"

"Late last night. We would have let you know but we did not wish to wake you."

He raised an eyebrow.

"We?"

"Ah yes you have not met your cousin. Jupiter is her name, Jupiter Bellerose." I said.

He had a strange look on his face.

"You have already met her have you not?"

"Indeed. She was looking for my father."

There was something funny about his tone.

"Well, perhaps we should join them."

He nodded and I followed him to the library. Jupiter smiled at me when she saw me. I walked to her and she took my hand.

"I have heard you already met Elrohir."

"Oh yes. He made me feel very welcome."

The look in her eyes told me different. I slowly looked at Elrohir and gave him a less than pleased expression. He looked away and Arwen came in. A smile once more came to my face and she walked to me.

"Legolas, it has been too long."

"Indeed it has. Is this her?" she asked.

I nodded and Jupiter turned to her.

"Jupiter this is your cousin, Arwen."

She smiled and took Jupiter's hands.

"I have waited a long time to meet you. Welcome."

Jupiter smiled happily.

"I hope to get to know you better." she said.

"Me too." Jupiter said.

"Arwen! I want to meet her too!"

Elladan came running in and Jupiter looked surprised. Elladan smiled and bowed.

"I am Elladan. At long last I meet you."

"Call me Jupe." she said.

He nodded with a smile and hugged her tightly. Jupiter laughed and I looked at Elrond.

"May I have a private word?" I asked.

He nodded and we walked away.

"~You are her uncle so I wished to ask you for your blessing." we stopped. "I wish to marry Jupiter.~"

He looked at me and sort of smiled.

"~She deserves happiness after the life she's had. You are the one who makes her happy. Yes, you have my blessing to marry Jupiter.~"

I smiled and bowed.

"~I swear I will take care of her. She will always have what she needs and I will love her everyday.~"

He put his hand on my shoulder.

"~I know you will.~" he said.

I nodded and he walked away. Now I just had to find the perfect moment.

Jupiter's POV

Arwen and Elladan welcomed me with open arms. Elrohir did not. He didn't seem to like me and I had no idea why, but I was going to find out. Legolas seemed happier than ever and it made me smile.

I was in the library one morning and I found a book with my father in it. I smiled when I saw him. He looked just like uncle. I saw his family tree and my eyes went wide. I let the book fall to the ground.

"LEGOLAS!"

I went running to find him. He was outside by our horses ready to go.

"Did you know?"

"Know what?"

"That I wasn't an only child."

He sighed and looked down. I was angry, why hadn't he told me?

"When I saw how you reacted to your uncle I was afraid that you would be upset. Please forgive me! I should have told you."

"Yes, you should have."

"Jupiter-?"

I shook my head and walked back inside.