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CHAPTER 3

Fifty Years Later, October 20th 3018 TA: Woods just outside of Rivendell

(Jacklyn's POV)

I can't believe that it's been nearly fifty years since Legolas and I were wed. It was now Mid October of 3018 of the Third Age, the time of the unveiling of the One Ring. Legolas and I, along with our escort were heading towards Rivendell, my father's home and the home of my sister and brothers.

As we rode on, I couldn't help but remember when I told Legolas about where Jamie and I were sent after our births.

Flashback

Jamie and I finally reached the grove where grandmother has her mirror. As we walked in I heard grandmother say, "Ah, here are my granddaughter's now."

I smiled. "Good evening grandmother," I greeted, and then turned to find both Legolas and Aragorn.

"Good evening Prince Legolas, Lord Thorongil," I said a smile on my face. As I rose, I looked at Legolas' face and almost giggled. He was wearing an expression of utter shock. I have to admit the real thing was even better looking than I imagined. Though Orlando Bloom, in his Legolas costume came pretty damn close.

Legolas stepped forward and placed a chaste kiss to the back of my left hand. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you my betrothed," Legolas smiled.

--Your fiancée is quite a hottie sis-- I heard Jamie mind speak to me.

I mentally rolled my eyes as I thought back --Yeah, well at least I know dear old dad approves my husband-- For once Jamie was speechless. I smirked mentally at her. Usually she had to have the last word. And I was finally able to get one up on her.

"Girls," grandmother said, gaining our attention. "I need you to act as guides for our guests during their stay here."

"Yes grandmother." We said in unison.

I turned towards the guys and asked, "Are you coming?"

A moment later, the four of us walked out of the glade. I was arm in arm with Legolas, and Jamie arm in arm with Aragorn, or Thorongil as he was known at this time.

I paused at the entrance to the glade, as did Legolas, Aragorn and Jamie. Looking at Jamie, I said, "Nienna, why don't you and Thorongil take the westward trail while I take Legolas on the eastward trail." Mentally I sent her –you better take Aragorn and go West, while Legolas and I go east--

I noticed Jamie roll her eyes slightly before turning to Aragorn, "Come. I am sure you would like to explore Lothlórien a little before supper, right?"

Aragorn smiled and nodded. I watched as Jamie and Aragorn left, arm in arm for a moment before I turned to my betrothed and asked, "Ready to see Lothlórien?"

Legolas' lips curve upward slightly. "As you wish, my lady," he responded. (A/N: Jackie chuckles I had to have the little 'The Princess Bride' moment there. And for those of you who have not seen that fantastic movie…you better rent it and see it.)

Okay, that's it. I am officially on my way to falling in love with him. I thought to myself, as a smile crept up onto my face. We continued walking through the city and into the woods, silently, for about an hour before Legolas' curiosity got the better of him.

He paused and placed a hand on my shoulder. Turning back and looking at him, I saw the curiosity and what I thought was attraction in his eyes.

"Yes, your highness?" I asked, barely able to hide the smile forming on my face.

"Alatáriël, would you tell me where you and your sister have been all these years?" he asked.

Sighing I looked up into Legolas' eyes and said, "Very well, come with me. The story is fairly long."

Grabbing Legolas' hand I led him to a shady grove and we sat under my favorite mallorn tree where I told him about 'Earth' and the technological advances there. The poor guy was completely shocked as I explained 'Earth' to him.

But he seemed to take it fairly well. I did not mention Tolkien or the movies about the One Ring, though it nearly killed me not to. Now I fully understood the impatience that Jamie felt with not being able to tell grandmother about the future.

End Flashback

"My love? What is wrong?" Legolas' voice wafted over me as we rode.

I looked over to my husband and gave him a reassuring smile. "Nothing my love, just thinking about the possible reasons that father could have called this council for," I told him, though I knew full well why it was necessary.

"If you are sure, love," he said letting the matter drop. "We should be reaching Rivendell in three days. I'm sure you will be happy to see your sister and brothers again," he continued with a grin.

I rolled my eyes and chuckled as I remembered the last time that we were all together, which was right before Legolas and I were married.

My brothers decided that it was only fair to prank my beloved in order to welcome him to the family. They decided the best way of doing this was by dying his hair green. Well, needless to say I was not pleased and neither was father. And with father's permission Jamie (well technically it's Nienna now, but no matter), Legolas and I got revenge on Elladan and Elrohir.

Suddenly I sensed something was wrong. Oh Shit, I thought, Jamie went after Aragorn and the hobbits. Sighing, realizing there was nothing I could do I prayed to the deities above that my sister, future brother-in-law and the hobbits were safe.