Note: I originally planned on updating this story every other day since it is all written already. But I realized tomorrow I'm going to start graduate classes and I might be a little busy! But other than that, I plan on doing my best to update regularly.
Remember, I thought up Merenwen and that's the only one. And I enjoy reviews, hearing what everyone thinks! Good or bad.
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That night there was a feast. Elves, dwarves, humans, hobbits, and a wizard – all species that were at the council – were there. Merenwen sat herself among the hobbits, desiring and appreciating their love of life. It was a curious sight to see an elegant female elf among four small hobbits.
The hobbits bowed to her when she came to sit with them, but she insisted they did not have to – she was not royalty. She sat with Frodo on one side of her and Pippin on the other. Merry and Sam sat across from them.
"You are to be the Ringbearer?" Merenwen asked Frodo.
"Yes, milady."
"Please, Frodo. Merenwen is fine."
Frodo smiled shyly.
"That is a difficult task to bear, young hobbit. I wish the best for you. And your company." She looked over the hobbits before letting her eyes wander down the table, settling briefly on the spot where Legolas sat. She had felt his eyes on her during the entire meal, and he was looking in her direction at that moment. She turned her gaze back to the hobbits. Sam was looking at her with great awe.
She tilted her head. "Master Samwise?"
The hobbit was jarred, as if from a deep sleep. "Nothing, milady, Merernwen."
Frodo leaned close to her. "Sam has a great admiration of the elves," he whispered.
Merenwen smiled upon him and he blushed, looking down at his dinner. "Your passion and love for things will be important, I feel. Hold to your truths, and do not let Frodo out of your sight."
Sam blushed more and stuttered. "Th- thank you, milady. I shall."
Merry and Pippin started to snicker. She turned to them next.
"You, Merry and Pippin, remain what you are, for you are ones to lighten the heart. That is of great value in the times ahead."
The two hobbits gazed at her in wonder before ginning.
"Not a problem," Merry said.
"Right," Pippin added with his thick accent. "We will."
Merenwen stood and kissed Frodo on the top of his head. "Trust in the light, Frodo Baggins." She then kissed the rest of the hobbits before leaving them.
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Merenwen finished changing into her nightgown and brushing her long hair after taking it out of the crown of braids she had it in. Presently, her hair rested at the middle of her bare back, and she was getting ready to sleep. But a knock at her door prohibited her from doing so. Instead, she went to answer it.
Legolas' eyes went wide as soon as he looked at Merenwen. She looked even more beautiful than she usually did. He took in the sight of her unbound hair and the white nightgown she had on that revealed pale skin.
"I came to say good night," he said, recovering his voice.
"Come in." She stepped out of the doorway.
He knew he should not have gone in the room under the circumstances, but he found his feet taking him in anyway.
"I was just getting ready for bed." She wrapped her arms around herself self-consciously.
"I see. Le bain.You are beautiful."
Merenwen blushed, brushing a hand across her cheek.
"Are you still upset with me?" He stepped toward her.
She turned away from him, her gown twirling with her, as she walked toward her bed. "No."
"What made you change your mind?"
"The hobbits – they need your help. I understand now. I was being selfish. You are meant to do this and I must not stand in your way."
"I am glad that you understand. But you are not selfish. You have your reasons." He smiled ruefully and again came toward her. But this time, she wanted him to touch her. "Do not doubt that I will miss you, meleth, love. I will see you again after the journey is done, even if I have to search all of Middle Earth for you."
She closed her eyes and a tear fell down her cheek.
Legolas touched her cheek. "Why do you cry so?"
"I think of how I love you but do not deserve you."
"And I love you. I have since you first came to Mirkwood, when it was but Greenwood. I love you more than the Great Wood itself." He could not resist the urge anymore. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her with all the passion he possessed for her.
Merenwen was surprised he was so bold. But she wanted him as much as he wanted her. Her hands went to his cloak, unfastening and removing it. Then, she started on his soft brown jacket when the kiss was broken.
Legolas looked down at her hands as they quickly unfastened the jacket and removed it. She started on his light blue tunic and was halfway done when he kissed her again. Caressing her arm, he pushed one of the straps of her gown off her shoulder, reveling in the feel of her soft skin.
"Stay with me tonight. When you are gone, I want to remember you holding me."
"Nothing could make me leave you now."
She wrapped her arms around him in a loving embrace. "Legolas, I shall miss you."
He touched her face. "I will miss you more. For the fair Lady of Lórien does not compare to you; nor the stars, nor the sea, where will shall end up one day. Only Elbereth herself could compare to you. And even then, you are all I would see."
She kissed him again before leading him over to her bed and stretching out on her side.
He removed his boots and laid next to her, pulling the blankets over them both. He wrapped an arm protectively around her before pulling her closer.
She moved closer to him, wrapping an arm about his midsection, and resting her head on his chest. Then, she relaxed, letting her eyes open half way, remaining half-lidded in contentment.
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Tolkein wrote that elves were very cautious about giving their hearts away to another, but when they did it was unrequited and with complete devotion. And everything else that comes with it, including the passion.
Told you I rate for themes. But so you guys know, I haven't written anything explicit in this story - so there's no detailed smut. Although, there's nothing wrong with it. LOL.