Chapter 11
I walked away from the others. I needed to be alone. I stopped in a small clearing. The moonlight poured in and illuminated everything. It was beautiful. I walked forward slowly and sat down.
"Gilraen?"
I turned around and saw Legolas walking toward me. With him walking in this place surrounded by moonlight…..I would have thought he was a dream. He sat down beside me and looked at me with a worried expression.
"~What troubles you?~" He asked.
I looked away.
"~Before he fell…..Gandalf told me something.~"
I looked at him. He was still looking at me waiting for me to continue.
"~He told me that my destiny lies with him. Meaning you Legolas. I am meant to be with you.~" I said.
He just stared at me. He stood up and then held out his hand to me. I took it and he pulled me up. He took my other hand in his and looked deeply into my eyes.
"~I would not have needed Gandalf to tell me so. I have always known we were meant to be with each other. You are the only one in all of Middle-Earth who can make me feel so loved. Who can make me feel safe. You are the only one who holds my heart Gilraen.~" He said softly.
I took the Evenstar from around my neck and placed it in his hand.
"~My father gave this to me. I have worn it since I was 3 years of age. Never once removing it. I give it to you as a symbol of my undying love for you. I choose to be with you.~" I said.
I closed his fingers around the pendant and he looked back at me.
"~I will always be by your side.~" He promised.
I smiled and he leaned closer to me.
"~Gilraen…..if I should be too bold…..~"
"You shall be the first to know." I breathed.
Finally for the first time his lips brushed against mine. I wrapped my arms around him tightly as though at any moment he would disappear. He held me tightly and kissed me harder. His tongue danced with mine and I smiled into the kiss. I felt the wind blow around us and my long hair fell from it's braid. We separated and he looked at me with such love. I laughed as leaves and flower petals swirled around me. Legolas plucked a flower and tucked it onto my hair. I smiled and touched it lightly. He put his hand on my face and I covered him with my own.
"~Even a flower of Lorien pales in comparison to your beauty.~" He said.
I blushed and smiled. He laughed lightly and kissed my forehead. He pulled away and I raised a hand to his face. I lightly ran my fingers over his features and twirled his hair with my finger. He smiled and I laughed.
"~Now I know why my mother was always so quick to forgive my father. She loves him more then anything. I realize this now.~" I whispered.
He said nothing, he need not say anything. I looked up at the sky.
"~Legolas look up and tell me what it is you see.~" I said.
He did as I asked and then looked back at me.
"~Many times would my father tell me tales of elves and the days before this war. He told me that the stars told us the stories and showed us where our paths would lead. Never was I able to understand how simple lights could tell such wonders. Now I understand I can see what my father spoke of.~" He said.
I looked at him and took his hands in mine.
"~My father was ever away when I was growing up. Many years ago he told me something I have never forgotten. He said to me 'Gilraen, love is life's greatest gift, and also it's greatest challenge.' I have always remembered his words. If a challenge is what love shall give unto me then I shall gladly accept it. So long as you are there to face it with me.~" I said.
"Gweston meleth nin." He whispered.
I smiled and our lips connected once more.
