Title: Betrothal of the Elves
Author: Eneth nin Galasriniel

A/N: I want to thank EVERYONE who left me ideas for this story. I really really appreciate it and I think this story is now planned for the most part. If anyone has any questions feel free to PM me or you can just leave them in a review. :) Enjoy! And also *drumroll* LANDION'S POV*

Word Count: 1,589
Chapter Seven

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**Landion's P.O.V.**

I sat down on my bed after closing the door.

Legolas had just kissed me on the cheek. We also hugged. I don't know how I feel about that exactly.

I know that I definitely feel something for him, but I hadn't put a name on my feelings yet. There was no denying that I had enjoyed the kiss on the cheek but where did that leave us? I was already awkward enough around him and imagine how I will be now.

I remove my outer clothing and lay down on the bed, ready for sleep to come.

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As it so happened, I didn't get much sleep last night. I had lain in bed for most of the night thinking about Legolas. I realized that he has put forth so much effort in getting to know me and he had initiated all of our previous encounters, especially last nights. I had thought of the perfect place to take him last night, and I planned on going with him today.

I got out of bed and went to my wardrobe to change into fitting clothes for the day. I chose my black leggings and my green tunic. I didn't wear my crown because there was no need for formalities between Legolas and I. I brushed my long black hair out and decided on braiding it into a simple braid down my back. I decided my appearance was alright and set out to the dining hall for breakfast and to tell Legolas about today.

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After breakfast I pulled Legolas aside to ask him about today.

"Is there something wrong, Landion?" Legolas asked with a concerned frown.

I shook my head, "Everything is quite alright, thank you. I just wanted to know if you wouldn't mind to accompany me to Lady Galadriel's garden today. It is quite a beauty and I have heard that you like nature, as most elves do."

Legolas just stared at me, clearly shocked I had enough courage to actually ask him to be in my company. It made me feel insecure and I began to question my inquiry.

"You don't have to, of course. I-I just thought you might like to, and I wanted to thank you for the past few days."

That must have shaken him from his daze because he stared at me clearly now, "No, no I would love to. I was just a little shocked you had asked me, is all. But I am glad you did." He said with a smile.

I smiled back, "If you don't mind, we can head over there right now."

He shook his head, "Lead the way."

I did as told and I led him through Caras Galadhon to the garden.

When we first set foot in the garden I heard Legolas gasp and turned to see him looking around in awe.

"Beautiful isn't it?" I asked.

His only response was to nod.

I led him to a bench in the middle of the garden and we sat down.

"Thank you for bringing me here, tis quite beautiful."

"You are welcome."

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**Legolas P.O.V.**

I was still pleasantly surprised Landion had asked me to come with him here but I wasn't complaining. It really was beautiful.

"Lothlorien is all beautiful."

I saw him smile, obviously proud of his homeland, "Yes, but I cannot compare its beauty for I have not been out of this realm."

I nodded, "Neither I have Mirkwood, but for here. Like I said my father is protective. I just wish my friends could have come with me, so I wouldn't be as longing for home."

"Are none of the guests you brought with you considered your friends?" asked Landion.

"Well there is Tauriel. I don't think you have met her. She is the head of the Mirkwood Guard. We have been close friends since birth and she has become a sister to me. You will have to meet her." I declare.

Landion smiles, "I wish my friends would be here to meet you, but alas they are not."

I was curious as to who his friends were so I asked and he replied, "I do not have many friends, since I have never left the city, but I would consider Elladan and Elrohir to be my friends."

I had met the twins and they didn't seem like elves who would be friends with Landion. They were loud and playful while Landion was the opposite.

"I have met them already and I have to say they are very spirited, to say the least."

Landion chuckled, "Yes, they are. My closest friend would have to be Glorfindel though."

I nodded, "I have never met him, but I have heard only greatness from my father."

I thought of what to ask him and chose the least complicated question, "So how old are you?"

Landion looks away from the garden to answer my question, "I am 899 years old. I will be turning 900 summers in a fortnight."

I had thought our age was close together, with us playing together as kids, "I have recently turned 900 years old."

Landion nodded and his expression became serious, "I have thought about our discussion from last night and I think I am willing to reveal some information about myself to you."

I nodded and subconsciously leaned into him to provide support.

"As you know, I am not biologically Galadriel and Celeborn's child. You may be curious as to whom my real parents were but I must inform you that I do not know. All I know is that they were not elves, which makes me technically not a born elf."

I gasped, "How is that possible?"

Landion looked down, "The Valar."

I was even more shocked and confused but before I could voice my next question Landion continued, "I will tell you more details another day. Talking about this makes it more painful that I cannot remember my life before I became an elf. All I ask is that you have patience with me. Maybe it would be easier if I revealed something about my past every time we encountered each other and eventually you would have the full story. Is that okay?" He sounded insecure so I placed my hand, palm down, on his leg.

He looked to my hand and I followed his gaze, "I think it only fair if I reveal something also."

He looked me in the eye and I slowly brought my hand up to where my mother's necklace lay against my neck.

I pulled it out from behind my tunic and unclasped it. I laid it in my palm and showed it to Landion.

"It is my mother's. I cannot make myself give it up. I have worn it every day since her passing. It makes me feel connected to her and like I have a piece of her still with me. It is silly, I know."

Landion looked at me sharply, "No it is not. It is sweet and I am sure your mother is looking down at you happily. I am honored you have shared this with me." He took the necklace from my hands and motioned for me to turn around. I did as was told and felt his warm hands at my neck. He pulled my hair away from my neck and clasped the necklace.

I turned back around to face him and thanked him.

"It is of no problem," he said and then blushed.

I chuckled, seeing more of the elf from the previous day.

I saw the sun beginning to set and realized we had been in the garden for far longer than I had thought.

Landion saw where I was looking and stood up.

"Let me walk you to your talan," I said and he followed me.

We walked in comfortable silence until we got to his door.

"Thank you for taking me to the garden, it was beautiful."

He blushed, "It was my pleasure."

I smiled, "I have to go get washed up for dinner. I will see you there."

I turned to walk back to my room but I felt a hand grab my arm and I turned back to Landion.

I went to ask what was wrong when I got a face full of hair and felt arms wrap around my middle.

Landion was hugging me. He had initiated the hug.

I stood there in his arms before realizing I should probably hug back, so I did.

He let go and looked into my eyes. I saw nervousness there and soon discovered why when he leaned in and kissed me on the cheek.

I smiled and hugged him one last time before giving a soft goodbye and departing for my own talan.

Today had gone successfully well and I know now that Landion had liked the hug and kiss on the cheek well enough to return it.

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a/n: another chapter over! Yay :) please review what you think and if anyone has any more ideas feel free to pm me, thanks! :D