A/N- So Hey here is another chapter. My next chapter probably won't be out for a while. I have been neglecting my other fanfic and I need to find the inspiration to write some more. I am going to Baltimore this weekend so it won't be happening then. However I'm bringing my laptop just in case I do get a surge of inspiration. Anyway enjoy. Read and Review!

3 Weeks had passed since the coming out party. Iman and Legolas had barely mixed words. The only time she had spoken to him directly was when he introduced a very pretty elleth to her when she had walked upon them kissing in her favorite garden. She kept her cool though. She did not give him the satisfaction of letting her jealousy show through. Iman knew the only reason he brought the elleth here was because he wanted Iman to catch them together. Legolas coolly introduced them and Iman politely greeted her in return. The young elleth was shooting daggers at Iman. Iman still smiled sweetly through the small talk.

Iman had thrown herself into her magic and her training. She was coming along nicely. Gandalf had been coaching her and she was able to control all the elements now. She was still trying to get a grip on her visions. As much as she missed Legolas and his company she was not going to chase after a man. She had done that before she came to middle earth and she was not going to repeat the pattern. While training with Gandalf she had learned that she could summon animals. It all started when they were training with water and she was fed up with the wizard pushing her to hard. She simply was thinking about fish jumping out of the water and hitting him in the face, and it happened. The wizard was totally stunned. However he knew right away what had happened.

Iman and her father had grown immensely close. He was her trainer. After all he was the world's greatest assassin. Spending time with her father was amazing. Shadow was as equally enthralled by his daughter. He had learned much of her past. She had told him of her upbringing. When he learned of all the people who were supposed to protect her he felt guilty and anger. The guilt was because he was unable to protect her and anger because how dare anyone touch his life line? How dare someone cause her pain and misery. Iman held no resentment towards her dad. She understood why she was sent away and it didnt matter anymore she was here now.

Iman found herself saying goodbye to her mother today. The birth of her child was nearing and they needed to return to Gondor. Being that they were gone a lot longer than anticipated. She was sad. She felt they didnt get to bond as much as they shouldve. Regardless she understood her mother had pretty much a new life now. Aragorn had become a father figure in her life also. She would miss him tremendously. The king told her she was more than welcome to come and visit any time she saw fit.

Iman was also saying her good byes to King Thranduil. He had become a dear friend in his 3 weeks in Rivendell. "I will miss you ai er (Little one)." King Thanduil embraced her.

"I will miss you too, your highness."

"No you call me Thranduil." Iman blushed. "OK. I will miss you Thranduil."

"I have something for you." The king pulled a small package wrapped in green paper and handed it to her.

"Open it tonight. When you are alone." Iman beamed brightly. I have something for you as well. She swung her backpack off of her back and dug inside. A few moments later Iman produced a picture. The picture had been torn in two so only she remained visible.

"This is a picture of me. It was of me and a previous boyfriend but I destroyed that half. I don't want you to forget me. I had Gandalf spell it so it will never fade."

"You are such a sweet child. It is a shame my son is so selfish that he cannot see past his childish ways. He is going to lose a good friend." Thranduil gracefully pulled himself onto his elk and smiled at Iman. Before he departed he called out to her.

"I expect you to keep in touch little one. Do not forget to write. You will always have an ally with me."

Iman waved and watched until everyone was out of site. Turning around she saw that Legolas had been watching her probably the entire time. She rolled her eyes and kept walking. She headed straight for her father's tent. Not even bothering to knock Iman strolled in. Her father was sitting at his desk with his brow furrowed.
"atar mani troubles lle?(father what troubles you)

Looking up from his desk Shadow smiled. He did not want to worry his daughter, but he also needed to be frank with her.

"I have received news that Morathi knows you have been found."

Taking a deep breath and walking over to the seat across from him Iman sat down. Iman could see the worry etched onto his face. A little rage built up in her. This bitch Morathi was getting on her nerves. She was the reason she had been torn apart from her family and ultimately why her mother and father were no longer together. Whatever was about to happen Iman was not going to down without a fight. "Father, do not worry. Whatever she is planning let her plan. We will make our own plans and we will stop her. She will not separate us again. I dont care how long i have to train. That bitch will burn."

Shadow looked into his daughters eyes and he saw a storm brewing. Even the weather outside had changed. The wind had picked up and a loud crack of thunder and lightning boomed. Just as soon as it begun it was over. He smiled.

"You have improved a great deal."

Iman lowered her head a little embarrassed.

"If she thinks she can bully us she is wrong." There is one thing I wanted to talk to you about. As you know I have been planning on leaving here within a weeks' time. However. I want you to travel to Lothlorien.

"What?!" Iman asked incredulously.

"I thought I was going home with you?" Shadow could see the anger in her eyes.

"You will be coming home with me I promise. I want you to train for a year with the Lady of Light."

Iman was a little hurt. She just got her father back and here he was sending her away again.

"There are mages where you live. Why must I have her train me? I don't know anyone there. I'm like an outsider around here." Iman's voice was raised. She stood up and began pacing. It's going to be so much harder for me to fit in there. I won't go." She crossed her arms and huffed

"Iman do not question me. I have good reason, The Lady has seen some things in her mirror. I need you to trust me please." Shadow pleaded with his daughter.

Iman knew either was she was going. She was angry.

"How long do I have until i leave?"

"Tomorrow."

"Fucking tomorrow? How long have you been planning this? How long have you known?" Iman slammed her fist onto his desk.

"One week."

Iman turned her back to walk out. There was nothing her father could say that would make her any less angry.

"Legolas will be accompanying you. Along with Gandalf."

Stopping mid step. She turned around seething. Gandalf she did not mind but Legolas. They weren't even on speaking terms. Why would he see fit for that asshole to go with her. "I hate you." was all she said as she walked out her father tent and towards her room.

Iman got to her room and began packing. There was no sense of trying to wait until the last minute. She was going to Lothlorien to train. Iman realized something. Everyone wanted her best interest but all Iman could think about how it seemed no one ever wanted her around.

Iman finished packing a little after midnight. She didn't even bother to open Thranduils package. She threw into her duffle and zipped it up. Iman threw herself onto the bed and silently cried herself to sleep.

It was a 3 days ride to the spot where Gandalf had summoned the eagles. Iman was quite for the entire ride. Only speaking when being spoken to. Her father and Sendhil had joined her along with her grandfather and her twin uncles. Iman was currently unloading her horse and setting up her bedroll when Elrohir approached her.

"Why are you upset?" he gently asked her.

Not wanting to be mean but also not wanting to have a heart to heart Iman sighed heavily. Turning around to face him she realized she had never really interacted with Elrohir. He had been friendly enough but the two of them never spent any time together.

"I rather not speak about it. No disrespect."

Nodding his head Elrohir left her alone. He knew why she was upset he just figured it would help make her journey a little easier if she got it off her chest. He had argued with his father to intervene on her behalf but his father had quickly explained why it was not necessary. The world for Iman was dangerous and she needed to learn as much as possible. They could not coddle her. She needed to be able to protect herself when Morathi came for her. Elrohir could not deny his father's logic. His heart did weep for his niece.

Not wanting to be bothered Iman headed off towards the river. She wanted to wash her face an attempt to wash her body. She felt gross. Riding for three days in the scorching heat was not doing wonders for her hygiene.

Stripping out of her clothes and resting her towel on a rock Iman dove into the cool water. It was Euphoric. The cool water lapping at the aching muscles in her thighs. The water cleansing all the dirt and grime from underneath her nails. Realizing she needed air Iman pushed of the bottom of the river bed and burst through the surface of the calm water. Startling Legolas in the process.

Green eyes meeting blue ones Iman froze.

"I ummm… you uhhh" Legolas stuttered unable to take his eyes off her naked body. Iman covered her breast.

"What the fuck are you doing here." She yelled sinking a little in the water so she was no longer exposed.

"Your father sent me to look after you. I have been standing here for a while and didn't see you I was beginning to worry."

How long was I under the water? Iman questioned herself.

"I am bathing. I don't need to be watched every moment of my life jeez." Iman swam towards the shore.

"You do not know the area you cannot just wonder off." His words holding contempt in them.

Pausing mid stride Iman tried to reign in her emotions. He really wanted to do this now. He wanted to try and seemed concerned for her safety. What about her feelings. He had another thing coming if he thought she was just going to let him try and dictate her life too.

Iman stepped out of the water giving Legolas a nice little show of her body. Iman did not care at this point. She walked straight up to him and punched him in the nose.

"Fuck you Legolas." She shook her hand and walked off.

Legolas holding his injured nose cried out in pain. "You fucking broke it, are you insane?"

Iman said nothing. She toweled off got dressed and walked away. Not caring at all if she broke his nose. That's what he gets. She secretly mused to herself.

Legolas arrived back at the camp moments after Iman did. He was angry. He was only doing what her father had asked him to. He was not the one who broke her heart. She had broken his. Now that he took a second to actually playback the events of today and the past 3 weeks he realized he had been very cruel to Iman. He felt bad. He deserved the punch if not more. He punished her for being honest. He was supposed to be her friend and he had abandoned her. Going forward he would do everything in his power to make it up to her.

Shadow and Gandalf both looked up from the conversation to see a broken nose elf sit down by the fire.

"What happened to your face?" Gandalf questioned.

"I punched him." Iman interrupted before he could answer.

Sendhil shook with laughter. He was laughing so hard Iman couldn't help but bring a smile to her own face. Elrohir and Elladen joined him. Slapping their hands to their knees. Shadow looked confused. He didn't know what Legolas had done to warrant such an action from her and Gandalf just continued to smoke his pipe. His face held no emotion. Lord Elrond just sat there, his face held a look of indifference.

"Sendhil quite your laughing before you attract the creatures of the night." Shadow scolded. He turned to face Iman "And you…" He pointed. "…Will take first watch with the prince over there…"

"What!"

"…Whatever indifference you two have towards each other needs to be sorted out." He walked away not even giving her a chance to respond. Sendhil approached Iman with a huge grin plastered to his face. "Do not worry, He is more angry with himself than with you." He also walked away from the campsite to go rest.

Iman scurried off to take her position in a tall Oak tree. Just because she had to take first watch with Legolas didn't mean they had to be conjoined at the hip. Before she could even finish the though he had settled himself next to her.

"Ugh, I came up here to get away from you."

"I know."

"So why are you here? I do not want you around. You are a liar!"

"You know that is il-true"

"Isn't it Legolas? You are a selfish dick who only cares about himself."

"Iman, my anger was misplaced and I was acting out of anger and embarrassment. It was not my intention to harm you. Or to make you experience anguish. Does not change how I feel about you. I still love you and I meant every word that you said."

"You think you can just come up here and give me an excuses and a half ass apology is supposed to make me forgive you? You ignored me, no you pretended that I did not even exist. You also made sure I knew when you were with another woman. I do not believe you."

Legolas grabbed her am and pulled her onto his lap.

"Aye… what the hell are you doing? Let me go" She fought against him.

"No, I will not. I am truly sorry and until you accept my apology I will not let you go. I am not asking for total forgiveness, I am asking for a chance at redemption."

Iman conceded. She knew he was right and so was her father. She needed to choose her battles and it was stupid to not forgive the prince. She only hoped that he would truly prove he wanted to be her friend and guardian.

"Fine, I forgive you but you have a lot of making up to do. I don't want you to think this means we are in a romantic relationship. I know you love me and I love you to. Right now we need to be focused. Not building a life."

Legolas nodded in agreement. Grateful Iman accepted his apology. She wiggled off of his lap and took her previous seat. The two of them sat in a comfortable silence for the rest of the night. Elrohir and Elladen relieved them about 3 hours later. Climbing out of the tree and gracefully landing on her feet Elrohir gave Iman a knowing smile and she averted her eyes.

Iman quickly laid down on her bedroll totally exhausted from travelling and keeping watch. She popped in her headphones and drifted off to sleep to the sweet sound of jazz music.

Legolas' bedroll was on the opposite side of the campsite. He laid down and his mind went to his broken nose. It had already begun to heal and he had set it properly he smiled. He couldn't believe he didn't move out of the way. Iman was definitely fiery. Her body was amazing. He had gotten a full view of her. From her chocolate covered nipples to the light colored skin on her arse. She was a goddess. He planned on worshipping her body one day. With thoughts of a naked Iman in his dreams.