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The Double Edged Romance

Chapter 11

As they reached the city, Lindariel saw more and more unfamiliar elves look at her. Embarrassed, she tried to hide her face. Legolas was walking beside her. He saw what she was doing and did not approve.

"Do not hide your face Lindariel," Legolas said. "It is a beautiful face that shouldn't be kept away from the world."

Lindariel blushed. She knew he was just saying that so she would like him and she was not going to fall for that. But she couldn't help the blush. She couldn't help the effect he had on her and that made her mad.

"I am not hiding my face," she retorted. Legolas sighed and they walked in silence once again. As they reached closer to Mirkwood they began to see much more unfamiliar elves. Queen Estelwen began aknowledging her people. Legolas only smiled and kept walking.

They made there way to the heart of the city. There is where she would find her new home, her new life. King Thranduil stopped and turned to the group that was now disinagrating becuase many people went to their own homes. "My friends, I would like to show you to you rooms in our palace," he declared. "Queen Estelwen will show Lindariel her room, the rest will come with me."

While the group parted Legolas turned around to Lindariel. "I will see you tonight at the banquet," he said. He bowed and in return she curtiesed. He left her alone with his mother.

"Come dear I will show you to your room." They began to walk. Little was said between the two women as they made their way. "Are you nervous?"

"About what?" Asked Lindariel being oblivious to the world.

"Your wedding," she said.

"Oh, that, well yes I am," she didn't know if there was a right or wrong answer to say to her. She wanted Estelwen to like her so that they could get along when Legolas was not there. So she chose her words carefully.

Estelwen must have been satisfied with the answer. "Oh don't be nervous," she said. "I remember my wedding." She began to go drift off into space. "But of course it was along time ago." Neither of them said a word until they reached a door. "This will be your room before the wedding of course."

She opened the door. Lindariel's breath was taken away by the beauty of the room. There was a large four poster bed with dark red covers. The room itself was painted a light tan. The room was very large. There was a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a desk for writing letters, and she even had her own bath.

"I hope you like it," said the Queen.

"It's beautiful," Lindariel turned to look at Estelwen. "Thank you my Queen."

"You are welcome dear. There will be a banquet tonight around seven. You have time to rest, bathe, and if you want to see the city just ask Legolas. He will show you. I must get going now and make sure the plans for the banquet are going as ordered." Filled with pleasure, Estelwen left.

Lindariel turned to look at her room once more. Sheundid her hair, letting it fall all over her face. She would sleep first. Without changing she went to the bed and slept.

Legolas returned his room for a well deserved rest. When he opened the door roses covered every inch of the room. He knew they came from the admiring ellith that were happy to see him back. He sighed, trying to figure out how in the world he was going to get to his bed from where he was sttanding.

He reached the bed and threw himself upon it. He thought about the days events so far. Lindariel was being stubborn as usual. As much as he tried to woo her with compliments she turned everyone aside. He smiled at the kiss he had shared with her. She seemed to like it, but Legolas knew that if she did like it she would never let him know.

"Oh Lindariel," he said tiredly. "You are such a stubborn elleth, but don't worry, I will win you." He smiled and fell asleep.

Lindariel awoke by a knock on her door. Lindariel got up to answer it. Her body was sore from the trip. At the door was an elleth with wavy brown hair. She smiled at Lindariel. She had what looked like clothing in her hands.

"Hello milady," she bowed. "May I come in?"

"Of course," said Lindariel. The elleth came and began to lay out clothing.

"My name is Raina. I'll be your personal servant."

"Oh I don't need a personal servant," Lindariel protested.

Raina looked at Lindariel puzzled. "But everyone in the royal family has a personal servant."

"Yes, well technically I'm not part of the family yet."

"But you will be," she said. "I have you clothes for tonight anyway. It's wonderful to hear that Legolas is getting married. He is such a kind man. Treats the servants like family and such. My lady what are you doing?"

"I am listening to you," Lindariel said puzzled.

"You must bathe my lady. We must get you ready for the banquet." Raina pushed Lindariel in the bath. "Once you are done, I will help you get ready."

Lindariel was left alone. She sighed. She had a very talkative servant. She took her bath. As she entered the room again she saw thatthe bed was made and clothes were laid on her bed.

"Well milady there's no point just staring. Your clothes, put them on," said Raina. "The Queen picked them out." Lindariel put on the dress it was an emerald green color.

"It's very pretty," Lindariel said. Raina sat her on the bed and began to comb her hair. "What are you doing?"

"I'm doing your hair. You must be excited to be getting married to Legolas."

"Ohyes, I love getting married to someone I hardly know," she said sarcastically.

"It can't be that bad," Raina said.

"I don't want to be a princess. I don't even look like a princess."

"Yes you do," said Raina, finishing her hair. She pulled over a mirror. Lindariel looked at herself. Her hair was down. "I think you look like a princess."

"Thank you Raina," she said.

"Your welcome my lady."

"Please, Raina, call me Lindariel."

"Lindariel," said Raina trying it out.

"Yes Lindariel."

At the banquet Lindariel was all that everyone talked about. Lindariel stood by Queen Estelwen. The wedding was going to be in three days.

"Lindariel I would like you to meet Saeldur." The ellon was a tall, broad shouldered ellon. He smiled.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Lindariel said. She bowed awkwardly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you."

"His family is good friends with us," explained Estelwen. "Many Kings in this family relied on his ansestors for advice. This is Eruaran's father."

"Then it is an honor to meet you, my lord," Lindariel said. "Your son has been very kind to me, as well as his wife."

"That is good to know. That means I raised him well," he said.

Legolas came behind Lindariel. "Thatis good for me toknow that my friend is kind to my future wife." Lindariel turned around and with all her strength, put a smile on her face.

"Hello my prince," she said sweetly.

"May I have this dance?" Legolas asked.

Lindariel couldn't say no in front of Queen Estelwen. "Of course." She put her hand in the one he offered and followed him to the dance floor. They began with a waltz. Many people stopped talking to each other to watch the couple. They said nothing to each other during the dance. When it was over. She began to walk towards Galadriel.

But Legolas stopped her. "I would like to show you the garden. It is quite lovely at night."

Yet again she was forced to say yes. So she walked with Legolas through the garden. "Its beautiful out here, don't you think?"

"Yes it is, but I would like to go talk to my aunt alone. So if you excuse me I'll be going back." Legolas wouldn't let go so fast though. He grabbed her hand and brought her into his arms.

"Don't I get a good-bye kiss from my wife?"

"I am not your wife yet Legolas," she shot back. She tried to break free but he was to strong.

"Not yet but you will be," he whispered in her ear. He let her go. "Don't forget that Lindariel. You will be my wife." Lindariel walked away not looking back. For the rest of the night she stayed clear of Legolas. Eveyday she tried to stay clear of him until that fateful day. The wedding day.

Tomorrow the next chapter is going to be posted. The wedding chapter was written like a month ago.

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