Chapter 3
The Heart Ache
Legolas sat down next to Idrial, and held her hand.
"Do you remember what I said to you if you ever felt scared?"
"Yes, fear is the key to bravery; bravery is the lock to life." For the first time that day Idrial smiled and gently kissed legolas.
"Why don't you want me to go?" How could she tell him, this could be his dream, make another name for Elfs. Not just full of wisdom or graceful but brilliant fighters.
"What if I have a vision and you die and I'm stuck here for the rest of my life without you" Idrial couldn't help but burst into tears. It was hard enough that her father never let her see him or talk to him even if she saw him from her balcony.
"Legolas let me come with you please"
"NO" shouted Legolas.
"What would I do if YOU died? Your father would have my head if you took one step out of Rivendell" Idrial rattled her brain, trying to find a solution to her problem.
"I'll say I'm going to Lothlorien to see Galadriel, and I'll continue with you there" Idrail's face suddenly gleamed with joy.
"Right, but promise me you'll look after yourself" said Legolas.
Just outside was one of Gimli's allies, his name was Ershin. He was Gimli's cousin and has been with Gimli any since they were born. Ershin almost looked like Gimli but he had black hair not ginger.
"I can't wait until I tell Gimli. Elfs aren't just ripe, they're juicy as well" Just from down the hall Arwen stared at Ershin, he looked like a little child reaching for the biscuits on the top shelf. Arwen heard her father's voice to the left of her, it sounded like he was talking to Peregrin Took, one of Frodo's friends from the Shire. She quickly hides behind a door and watched nervously, it was like watching a cub about to be slaughter
"Young Peregrin, this journey will test you physical and mentally" said Elrond.
"Physical?" said Pippin shocked.
"Like a work-out? No, no, no there's no way on gods ball of land; I'll be walking up mountains or running for my life from smelly orcs or fat trolls. You must be kidding!" said Pippin laughing to himself.
"Just think everyone will know who you are, you'll get praises for your bravery. You'll be MASTER Peregrin Took" said Elrond. Pippin's eyes shone at the sound of master.
"MASTER Peregrin Took" he whispered.
"I'll do it" shouted Pippin.
"Great, go and pack, Master Peregrin Took" Pippin shouted with joy and danced all the way to his room. Elrond's gaze finally fell on Ershin.
"May you care to tell me, what you are doing outside my daughter's bedroom" said Elrond in a powerful voice, which bounced along the corridor. Poor Ershin's heart almost died of shock at the sound of Elrond's voice.
"Elrond…err….. I thought I heard tears, my lord" said Ershin in a concern but victorious voice.
"Well let's find out then"
As Elrond open the door, his eyes grew wider. The worse sight a father's eyes could fall a upon. He caught his daughter in mid-kiss with the man he never wished to see with her.
"What are you doing in here with my youngest daughter? Shouted Elrond. Legolas ran out of the room, Shocked and ashamed.
"Father, you cannot control my life. I love Legolas and I'm going to----"
"YOU WHAT" shouted Elrond. Idrial had really put herself in deep water. Expressing how you feel about a man your father hates is jumping into a battle without a sword or skills.
"You really love legolas then? Said Elrond, still trying to get over the shock.
"More than Rivendell" Idrial said with passion.
"Why wont you let me love Legolas but you let Arwen love Aragon, do you hate me so much?"
Note by the Author – Hope you enjoy this chapter. The next chapter will just be about Idrial and Legolas and something very special!
Chapter 4 coming soon!