Ariness woke up in the morning in the guest bed of the blacksmith. When she came down to eat, The blacksmith had a job for her.
"I need you to sharpen some Swords. The Prince has sent word that he needs a new sword for battle and we need someone to fight him so that we know his fighting style. Can you fight?" Ariness nods and eats the small bowl of oat meal fast.
"Good. What is your preferred weapon of choice to fight with?" He asked.
"Daggers. Two of them. " Ariness was handed two beautiful daggers and she started to shine them. A few hours she had cleaned the daggers, Three long swords, Four shields, two bundles of arrows and one axe.
The prince walked down the forest path to the small town where the black smith lived. He took the forest path so he could have the more scenic route. The forest seemed so green that it made him smile. The sound of the birds singing melodic songs, the trees swaying in the wind, the rays of light bursting through the tress.
Little did he know he was being followed by the captain.
Finally he reached the small town. It was Market Day...meaning that the town would be bustling with merchandise and sellers trying to call out to ellons and elleths to buy their items. He smiled as he saw people pass him and wave. They smiled as they recognized his long blonde hair. Finally he reached the black smiths and knocked on the small wooden door.
The door open and the blacksmith smiled at the prince.
"M'Lord welcome to our humble home. If you would please come this way we will have you fight someone so that we know your style. That way we can best perfect a a blade for you." He nodded and followed him to another room- round and with an Elleth in it.
"You!" He exclaimed.
Ariness turned around and smirked.
"Hello M'Lord.." She twirled her twin daggers. Legolas pulled out his twin blades and circled the elleth.
"It will be my pleasure to win against you..." He smirked as he twirled his blades.
"Who said that you were gonna win?" She pretended to be confused.
The captain saw the elleth and saw her cape. It matched. She watched as the two struck blades.
Ariness struck Legolas's blade and he pushed her off. Together they charged at each other making a song with their blades. Ariness ducked under his wing which missed her head by an inch. Then she swung one of her blades behind her, as she brought the other one across as if she was going to slit his throat. He ducked in time and counter attacked her movements.
Back and forth the two swung, Neither winning, nor losing. Gracefully, peacefully almost like it had a rhythmical form.
It had become a dance. Both fighters- the dancers. The weapons were just accessories and made the music.
Ariness met his blade with hers as he pushed her against the wall. Something surged through him other than hate...it was strange... He didnt want to kill her any more... he wanted to...kiss her!
With her pinned up against the wall it would be easy. He pushed his lips to hers and her eyes widened.
Tauriels heart broke. He kissed her.
She closed her eyes and both threw down their weapons. She kissed him back as a fire of passion erupted in both. when they pulled away the hatred came back. The two stared at each other and grabbed their blades. But before they could attack the black smith stopped them.
"I think thats enough.." He took their blades.
"How much will it be?" Legolas turned to the man.
"50 silver stags. He responded and Legolas handed him 50 stags and three gold stags.
"Do not speak of what happened here today and the ellon nodded.
But it was too late. For the captain had seen everything and was going to report to the king.