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Chapter 15

The road back to Edoras was far better than it had been on the journey to Helm's Deep. Iasbelin rode with Osric in front of her on the horse. He simply loved the idea of riding a horse. Iasbelin was not pleased that Legolas had sent her to get ready for a party while he rode to Isengard but she knew that Isengard was no place for a child. The refugees made it back to Edoras in two day's time and quickly went to work preparing for the victory party.

Iasbelin was helping a young servant girl with some baskets when Eowyn found her. She had noticed a small child riding with her on the way back and she was very curious about this child. Eowyn tapped Iasbelin on the back and she turned around to face her.

"I am glad you are well. I wanted to apologize for the comment I made before we went to the caves. It was not my place to question your role as a female." Eowyn apologized. Iasbelin looked down to make sure Osric was at her feet and embraced Eowyn in a hug.

"I took no offense to it, my lady." Iasbelin replied. Eowyn looked at the small child who was at her feet.

"Who is this?" Eowyn asked

"This is Osric. He was put in my care before the battle by his older brother. His family is dead and he had no where else to go." Iasbelin said.

"And you plan to keep him?" Eowyn asked

"Unless another kinsman comes forward, yes." Iasbelin declared

"I am glad you have a chance to be a mother." Eowyn congratulated "The men will be returning soon, you should get ready for the party. What will you do with Osric?"

"I do not want him around all of these drunken men. I will see if a servant girl will look over him in my room." Iasbelin said

"Very well. I shall see you later, my friend." Eowyn called as she walked away from Isabelin. Iasbelin waved back and picked Osric up.

"I do believe it is time for a nap, young one." Iasbelin told a yawning Osric

"No nap." Osric protested. Iasbelin shook her head and carried him back to Legolas' room which she had taken over as her own. She placed Osric down on her large bed and covered him up.

"You have had a long day." She told him. He complied and closed his eyes as if to prove she was right. Iasbelin laughed and went over to her bags that she had come from Rivendell with. She pulled out a gorgeous deep blue gown and sliver circlet. She pulled off her dirty brown dress that Eowyn had loaned her and threw it on a chair. She donned the gown and went over to a mirror to figure out what to do with her hair. She decided on a having half her hair pulled back and the other hair flowing freely. She placed her simple circlet on her head and went out to the balcony.

Iasbelin stood there for a good hour before she felt arms snake around her waist and pull her close. She knew exactly who it was so she just leaned back into him and sighed contently. Legolas kissed her ear and her jaw line. Iasbelin turned around in his arms and pulled away slightly to see his face.

"What happened at Isengard?" She asked

"Saruman is dead." Legolas stated simply.

"Who killed him?" She asked

"Grima Wormtongue stabbed him in the back quite literally." Legolas smirked.

"I'm glad you are back." Iasbelin said as she pressed a lingering kiss to his lips.

"You look beautiful." Legolas whispered against her lips. He pulled her closer and deepened the kiss. Neither of them had a care in the world until they heard someone clearing their throat from across the room. Iasbelin pulled back and blushed a little. Gimli stood in the door way awkwardly.

"I was sent by Eowyn to tell you two that we will eat in twenty minutes." Gimli stated very awkwardly

"Thank you ,Gimli." Legolas huffed.

"Don't be too late." Gimli smirked and turned to retreat before Legolas could shoot him.

"I hate Dwarves." Legolas growled.

"You're fine. You need to find something else to wear though." Iasbelin said as she looked at her husband's filthy clothes.

"I will go change. What were you planning on doing with him tonight?" Legolas asked gesturing to the still sleeping Osric.

"I was planning on asking a servant girl to sit with him." Iasbelin replied.

"You might want to do that quickly." Legolas said as he pulled away from her and went rummaging through his things to find a suitable tunic. Iasbelin went out the door of their room and found the first servant girl who did not appear to be doing anything.

"Can I ask a favor of you?" Iasbelin asked

"Yes, Your Highness." the servant girl answered

"Could you watch my... child while I go to the party?" She asked

"Of course, my lady. Is the child in your quarters?" She asked

"Yes, he is. You can come with me now." Iasbelin said. The servant girl bowed and followed closely behind the royal Elf. Iasbelin let herself into her room and hoped that Legolas was dressed. He was, and she showed the girl Osric and told her that they would return sometime in the night.

The two Elves were late for the party and arrived when the King was toasting the victorious dead. They slipped in silently and found their friends easily.

"There you are my friend!" Gimli roared when he saw Legolas. He carried a mug of ale in both hands. The party had gotten lively and there was now music playing and people dancing.

"Hello, Gimli." Legolas said

"I would like to challenge ye to a contest!" Gimli roared. Iasbelin laughed, Elves could not get drunk.

"Well, ok." Legolas replied. The two males went over to a table with a large keg on it and stood behind it. Eomer was standing at the keg and looked amused when Gimli told him what was going on. Iasbelin stood and watched.

"No pauses, no spills." Eomer said as he handed each man a mug.

"And no regurgitation!" Gimli laughed widely. Legolas looked completely lost.

"So... it's a drinking game?" Legolas asked. Iasbelin laughed at her husband's lack of knowledge.

"Aye!" the peanut gallery roared.

"Last one standing wins!" Gimli laughed as he took a drink of his ale. Legolas sniffed the mug and drank hesitantly. After a while Gimli began to get more and more intoxicated and Legolas simply drank more.

"Here, here! It's Dwarves that go swimming with little hairy women!" Gimli roared. Iasbelin laughed hysterically.

"I feel something..." Eomer raised an eye brow and Legolas continued on. "A slight tingling in my fingers. It think it's affecting me!" Legolas said in surprise.

"What did I say! He can't hold his liquor!" Gimli's eyes cross and he keeled over in his chair. Iasbelin laughed and looked at Legolas who looked at Eomer.

"Game over." He stated. Iasbelin walked up to him and grabbed his arm.

"I do believe that is plenty for you!" She yelled over the noise. Legolas laughed and slipped his hand into hers and they went to watch Pippin and Merry share their Green Dragon drinking song on top of a table.

After a while Iasbelin grew tired of the party and led Legolas outside to watch the stars. She was happier than she had been in a long time. They stayed silent for a while. Neither of them needed to speak. After about an hour Isabelin thought she needed to relieve the servant girl form Osric duty. She kissed her husband goodbye and went to her room.

Aragorn walked out into the open night to smoke his pipe. His recent encounter with Eowyn had disturbed him. He did not know how to proceed in this time of darkness. He wished that Arwen was here with him. He envied Legolas because he had his wife right at his side no matter what. Whenever he needed her she came running. He wished that his situation had given him that freedom.

He turned around and saw Legolas standing at the end of the patio with his hod drawn over his eyes. He walked over to him to see what he was thinking.

"The stars are veiled. Something stirs in the East, a sleepless malice. The eye of the enemy is moving." Legolas said as Aragorn walked up to his friend. They stand in silence for what seems to be an entirety. Neither one moves.

"He is here." Legolas warned.

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