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The Double Edged Romance

Chapter 19

The last three days Legolas and Lindariel spent with each other seemed to go quickly. Before she knew it, she and Legolas were saying their farewells at the outskirts of Mirkwood.

"I'll be back as soon as I can," Legolas said to his wife as he held her in his arms. "I will write to you once I'm in Rivendell."

"Give Arwen and Elrond my love," Lindariel said. "I haven't seen Arwen since last year."

"I will," he said.

"You take care of yourself. Don't try anything dangerous either," She said.

"I won't," Legolas said. Tears began to fall down her face. Legolas brushed away her tears. "Don't cry my love. I will always be here for you." He too wanted to cry, but held them back with as much energy as possible.

"I know," she said. "It's just that I finally had you, and now I'm losing you."

"Not forever, not for long. You need to take care of yourself as well. You need to take care of our child."

"I will," said Lindariel. "I love you."

"I love you too," he said. He kissed her. "I must go." He let her go and got on his horse.

Lindariel grabbed his hand. "Be careful." He nodded and his horse began to run. Lindariel watched him ride out into the sunset and when he disappeared she got on her horse and slowly she made her way back.

Back in her room she laid on the soft bed. But it was cold and lonely without Legolas there beside her. There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," said Lindariel, still laying on the bed.

"Miss," said Raina, "There is a letter for you."

"From whom?" Asked Lindariel with curiousity.

"From Lady Galadriel," replied Raina. Raina handed Lindariel the letter and then left. Lindariel sighed. After finding out she was with child, she wrote immediately to her aunt. She had given it to the fastest rider they had in Mirkwood to make sure it arrived there fast. Surely Galadriel already knew about Legolas.

My Dearest Lindariel,

I am so sorry about Legolas. He is a good man and the Valar are with him. But I am glad to hear that you are with child! You will make a wonderful mother as I already know you make a wonderful wife. Your Uncle and I miss you perhaps, you can come and visit us before you start growing. I know that will make Celeborn and I most happy. Please think about it and send us your answer before the end of the month.

Yours,

Galadriel

Lindariel thought about what Galadriel had said. Come home and see us? When I am with child? Would that be wise? Lindariel sighed. She longed to see Galadriel and Celeborn but still... She touched her stomach were the baby was growing. Would she be able to risk her life to see them? Galadriel would not ask her to come if she thought it too dangerous for her and the baby. Lindariel decided to wait until she got word from Legolas.

Legolas was nearing the outskirts of Imladris. They had finally made it after so much traveling. Legolas motioned to move forward to his company. Soon they would be safe behind the walls of Rivendell. He decided the first thing he was going to do was find Aragorn.

Inside Imladris a young elleth took Legolas' horse. "He needs water and something to eat and rest." He told her.

She smiled and curtsied and took the horse to the rivers edge.

"Legolas," Legolas turned to see Aragorn walking towards him. Legolas smiled to see his friend. "How are you friend?" Aragorn asked as he hugged Legolas.

"Good," Legolas answered, feeling some happiness that he hadn't felt since he had left Lindariel. "And you?"

"Well enough," Aragorn paused. "And what about your wife? Have you two worked out your differences?"

"Yes, actually... things were great until now," Legolas looked at Aragorn seeing that he was clearly confused he explained that Lindariel was with child and that Lindariel was not happy to know that Legolas had to leave for Imladris.

"I am sorry my friend, but I am glad you are here, as is Arwen. Come with me to find her, she has wanted to ask you how Lindariel is doing."

Legolas smiled and together Aragorn and Legolas walked to find Arwen.

The end of the month was coming quickley and soon Lindariel will have to send Galadriel her decision. She still waited for Legolas' letter to see what was going on. She sat in the library opening different books and reading parts of them but she could not stay comited to one book. There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," she said sadly.

"Milady I have letters from Imladris, from Legolas and Arwen," the ellon said.

Lindariel jumped from her seat and snatched the letters out of his hand. "Thank you, you are dismissed." He bowed and closed the door behind him. Once he was out of sight she tore open the first letter.

My dearest Lindariel,

I have missed you so. But hearing from Legolas that you are with child filled me with much unspeakable joy. A baby! How wonderful. I am deeply troubled Lindariel. Father wishes me to go to the undying lands and now so does Aragorn, but I do not want to go and leave him! I do not know what to do. Aragorn says that there is nothing for me here, including him, but I can see that he does not mean anything he says. He says this becuase he loves me and wants the best for me, but when will he understand that he is all I need? Write to me soon.

Love,

Arwen

She sighed, poor Arwen must be deeply troubled since she is in love with a human. What will she do? She opened the next letter.

My dearest wife, Lindariel,

I have seen Aragorn and Arwen which have brought my spirits up a little since I left you. I hope you feel well. I have to tell you that I will not be returning for a while, for I am going on a dangerous trip to Mount Doom to distroy the ring. The ring is in the hands of a hobbit. I pity him. Aragorn will be coming and so will a dwarf. I do not know why a dwarf most go, he will only slow us down. Take care of our child and take care of yourself. I love you most dearly and deeply and I will be home as soon as possible.

With all my love,

Your devoted husband Legolas

He would not be returning and his life was on the line. Her heart was slowly breaking. She needed Celeborn and Galadriel, she needed her aunt and uncle. She had made her decision, she would go to Lorien. She would go home.