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The Double Edged Romance

Chapter 10

The sun, blocked by the trees, shone brightly in Lindariel's room that morning. Birds sang that bright and beautiful morning. Sadly for Lindariel, it would be her last morning in Lothlorien for quite a while. Today she was leavingfor Mirkwood where she would become thearrogant Prince of Mirkwood's wife. Lindariel's eyes flickered open from hearing the lovely song that was being sang outside her window. Lindariel sighed tiredly andpulled herself out of bed. She then began to prepare herself for the long journey that awaited her. She wore I simple emerald green working dress, it was perfect for riding. Her hair was put in a single long braid.

There was a knocking at the door and then a voice. "Lindariel," siad Galadriel. "Are you dressed? Are you ready?"

"You may come in milady," answered Lindariel with a little stutter in her voice. Galadriel walked in and smiled at Lindariel. Galadriel to looked simple as well in her dress.

"Are you ready child? This maybe a long journey. Two full days at least."

"I am as ready as I ever will be, milady. I am so glad that you and Lord Celeborn are coming. I am very nervous."

"I know you are dear. When I walked in you were as pale as a sheet," Galadriel smiled again. Lindariel looked down at her feet, afraid to meet Galadriel's eyes. "Come here Lindariel. Sit with me on the bed."

Lindariel moved to sit be Galadriel on the bed. The softness of the bed beneath gave her comfort. "What is it that you are afraid of Lindariel?" Galadriel knew what she was going to say but she wanted to here it from Lindariel herself to make sure of it.

"I am afraid that I will dishonor you and Lord Celeborn. I'm afraid that I will not be a good princess or a good queen. What if I do not produce an heir for Legolas? What if I do not make a good wife for Legolas? What if..."

"Sh, sh," said Galadriel in a laughing voice. "What if you make a wonderful wife? What if you make an excelent queen? Just be yourself Lindariel. I do not doubt you for a moment. I love you, Lord Celeborn loves you. We would not let you marry Legolas if we thought it would be disasterous." Lindariel looked at her feet yet again. She doubted everything that Galdriel said. Galdriel lifted Lindariels's chin so that she was looking into her eyes. "No matter what you do Lindariel you will always make us proud."

Lindariel smiled and hugged Galadriel. "I suppose we better eat suomething before we leave."

"I suppose you're right," said Galadriel with a laugh. Both then headed for the dining hall.

Legolas left the indoors to the outside where they would soon start their journey home. The large group of people that were going to Mirkwood were in this group. He saw Lindariel. She was saying farewellto some of her closest friends like Rumil and Orphin. When Lindariel was finally all alone Legolas walked over to her. "Are you ready?"

Lindariel turned around startled by the voice. "As ready as I'll ever be," she said with a smile.

Legolas wanted the conversation to continuee. "I think you will find Mirkwood to your liking. It is not as beautiful as Lothlorien of course, but it's still beautiful."

"I'm sure it is. Now, if you will excuse me, I must get my horse. I am taking her to Mirkwood with me," shebowed and walked away, heading towards the stables. Legolas sighed. This was going to be a long journey.

Lindariel mounted her horse, Miriel. Lindariel whispered words of comfort to her horse and then regained her composure.

When King Thranduil headed towards the river, it was the signal that it was time to depart. Galadriel, on her horse, was beside Lindariel. She grabbed Lindariel's hand and gave it a tight squeeze. Lindariel smiled and felt comfort flood inside herself.

I few hours later they decided to rest for a few minutes so that the soldiers, under command of Haldir, could scope out the place for orcs or goblins. Once they signaled that everything was ok then they would started heading toward the river where they would make camp for the night. About ten minutes later the signal was given and everybody prepared themselves to start again toward the river.

"Lindariel," Galadriel said as they started to move. "Once we cross the river tomorrow your new adventure will begin." Lindariel nodded as Galadriel and her moved along with the group.

"Legolas," King Thranduil came behind him as Legolas began to make camp for the night. "Where is Lindariel?"

Legolas shrugged. "How should I know the last time I talked to her was before we left."

Thanduil gave him a stern look. "Once your married she is your responsibility and Lord Celeborn and I think this responsibility should start now."

"Father, what am I suppose to do? Go make camp right next to her and make sure she doesn't leave? She can take care of herself," Leglas protested.

"I know she can but what if we get attacked by orcs tonight who will protect her then?"

Legolas sighed. "Very well, I will go and watch her." King Thranduil gave Legolas a satified smile and walked back to his area. Legolas then gathered his stuff and his horse and walked toward the place where Lindariel was sleeping for the night.

"What are you doing?" Lindariel asked while watching Legolas take a blanket and lean against a tree to sleep for the night.

"Guarding you," he said matter of factly.

"I don't need to be guarded," she snapped back.

"Well I am. Don't worry I won't watch you. I'll just be by you so that if orcs attack, I'll be there to save you or something like that," before Lindariel could say anything Legolas interrupted. "Good night Lindariel. I'm watching you." She knew Legolas was joking but she still rolled her eyes and laid on the hard dirt ground.

The next morning Legolas was ready to cross the river to Mirkwood. With ease did they pass the river. When they reached the woods. Legolas came up behind Lindariel. "Welcome to Mirkwood," he whispered in her ear.

She blushed. It wasn't becuase he was so close to her it was becuase she thought she must look like a wreck becuase of her wrinkled dress or her uncombed hair.

Everyone entered the woods. For must of them this was home but for Lindariel this place was strange and unfamiliar sight to her. It was like an untouched book waiting to be read and like all those kinds of books they would be read.