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Cheerfully Blue: Yes Aria is part of Legolas' family but not because she is an elf, because she isn't, but because they found her on their land when she was baby and took her in. Hope that clears things up!(:

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It was now evening and I was taking my usual stroll through the gardens of Rivendell. I was forced to wear a dress for dinner earlier in the evening because they were celebrating the fellowship and everyone needed to dress formally. I was still wearing my dress now simply because I did not take the time to change into anything else. I had to admit the dress was beautiful though.

The dress went all the way to my feet and trailed a little ways behind me. The part that covered my breasts was purple and the waist line started right under them. As the dress fell down over my stomach and legs it was a beautiful mixture of a light blue and purple. The skirt part of my dress looked almost like leaves and I couldn't help but think of Mirkwood. My unforgettable silvery blue hair was tied up in a thick braid that came over my shoulder and had a silver band going around my hair across my forehead, the band itself had an array of jewels and looked like it was made from leaves, their stems connecting them together, signaling I was the princess of Mirkwood. I had an amethyst cloak on over the dress, the hood fairly large over my head, since the night had gotten a bit chilly.

"Aria," I heard someone say from behind me and I knew it was my brother, I turned around and took off my hood. "You looked beautiful tonight." I knew what he was doing, he was trying to soften me up before he had his big serious talk with me.

"Thank you brother but you cannot fool me, I know why you looked for me." I said and slightly quirked my eyebrow as Legolas sighed.

"You must understand Aria, I'm only worried for your safety." He says and I huffed, crossing my arms.

"I care not Legolas! I worry for your safety every time you leave me and you do not see me trying to hold you back!" I pouted like a child and Legolas rolled his eyes, forgetting for a moment how childish Aria could be with him.

"I cannot help myself Aria, you are my little sister and I love you dearly. The main reason I am even going on this journey is to ensure your safety." He said and I rolled my eyes this time.

"Well I am going on this journey to ensure Frodo's safety! Now give me peace since that is the reason I came here in the first place!" I growled, angry at my brother. Legolas only sighed before nodding and walking away. I sighed as well, telling myself I would apologize to him tomorrow before sitting down on the nearby bench.

"Legolas is right you know," I heard and I looked up to see Aragorn standing there, slightly nervous looking. "You do look beautiful tonight, just like the princess of Mirkwood." I smiled lightly and blushed at his compliment.

"Good evening Aragorn," I said quietly as he sat next to me. "How was dinner for you?"

"It was quite well, it looked like you enjoyed it as well." He said and I smiled with a nod. "I wanted to speak with you about the other day."

"Yes I would like to too." I said with a nod.

"I wanted to apologize for my behavior, I should not have gone about the matter that way." He whispered and I quickly shook my head.

"No, please do not apologize Aragorn, I did not run away because you told me you loved me." I whispered quietly and Aragorn looked at me confused.

"Then why did you run?" He asked and I blushed.

"Because I was just shocked I suppose and when you kissed me I had this feeling that I never felt before, I just did not know what to do." I admitted sheepishly and I heard Aragorn chuckle.

"And here I thought I had ruined our friendship." He said and I quickly shook my head.

"You could never do that Aragorn," I said quietly and grabbed his hand. "Do you remember the first time we met?" I whispered and he smiled.

"Of course I do, why?" Aragorn asked.

"That night, when we were in the Inn at Bree, when I said I was daydreaming, I was thinking of the first time we met." I said with a small smile and Aragorn smiled as well. He leaned forward and kissed me, my eyes fell shut just like last time. This time I decided instead of shying away from the odd feeling I got I would explore it instead. I just did what came naturally and my small, light hands went up to his face. Aragorn put one arm around my waist and pulled me closer, I gasped a little, not expecting it. Aragorn pulled his lips away from mine but kept his forehead against mine.

"I am sorry, you just look so beautiful tonight." He whispered, bringing a hand up and brushing it across my cheek. I nervously lifted my lips to his quickly and then pulled them away again.

"It's okay, I liked it, I just have never liked a man like this before." I whispered, blushing, and looked down at my lap.

"'Tis okay my love," he whispered and I smiled. He kissed once more and I yawned while his lips were on mine. Aragorn chuckled again, he seemed to do that quite a lot. "I think it's time I brought you to bed." He said and I began to chuckle.

"Yes, perhaps you should." I said and we both stood, my hand firmly in his. I happily smiled the whole way to my room, content with new weird feeling I had.

It was two weeks later and everyone in the fellowship was ready to begin our journey. I was already dressed in my traveling clothes and was packing the small bag I would take with me. My hair was in a long braid and still slightly wet from the bath I took when I woke up. I took my time while I was in my bath knowing it may be the last I would have for a while.

Just as I finished packing my small bag there was a light knock on my door. I dropped the shirt I was holding on my bed and walked over to the door. I opened the door and saw Aragorn standing there with a smile on his face. I smiled widely and blushed when he lifted my hand, kissing it.

"Good morning," he said with a slight smirk at my blush.

"Good morning Aragorn," I said as I turned back towards my bed, motioning with my hand for Aragorn to follow. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes, I see you are not," Aragorn said as I stuffed some more things into my bag.

"Now I am," I said with a smile as I turned back towards him. Aragorn slowly walked up to me and placed his hand on my neck, bringing me into a kiss. My eyes fell closed and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He pulled away and studied my face for a moment.

"You are most beautiful," Aragorn whispered and I blushed as we remained as we were. "Please be careful on this journey Aria, whether we are just friends or not, I do not know what I would do without you."

"I will promise you as long as you promise me." I whispered back and he nodded. "Just remember some promises are unable to be kept."

"I know but it brings me comfort none the less." Aragorn pushed a piece of hair behind my ear when there was a knock on the door. We both quickly separated, I was blushing profusely. I looked over to Legolas standing there with a wide smirk on his once I glared at him.

"What is it brother?" I asked and he chuckled a bit, walking in.

"Well Elrond has sent me to find you to, he wants a word with the fellowship. I had a funny feeling I might find both of you here." I sighed loudly at him and yanked my bag towards me. We all left my room and started making our way towards where Elrond and the rest of the fellowship is at.

"Is Elwing ready?" I asked Legolas and he nodded. "Thank you brother," I said with a smile and he nodded.

We reached the same place where we had the original meeting and everyone was seated in chairs. Elrond and Gandalf smiled in welcome to us as we all sat down.

"Now that we are all present," Elrond began, smiling knowingly at us, to which I blushed to. "We can begin."

"Elrond and I have a few words we would like to say before the fellowship leaves," Gandalf noted and we all nodded.

"Yes, first I would like to say, this journey we'll be one of the hardest you all have ever encountered." Elrond said, looking at each and every one us. "If you feel you need to leave this journey, you may, none of you are tied down to this."

"Have you all notified your loved ones?" Gandalf asked and we all nodded. Legolas sent one of our people back to our realm early to notify our father.

"Very well then, let us go to the leaving ceremony then." Elrond said and we all stood.