Chapter 4

The Thief

It was a simple task. In and out. I had done it several times before, but something was telling me this would be different. I slowly snuck along the wall to Thranduil's wine cellar. There was usually food down there for the guards on duty. I should have realized something was wrong when I saw there were no guards. I figured I had been lucky, that is until I was grabbed from behind.

"~So you must be the little thief.~" came a smooth voice.

"~I have no choice but to steal. I and the others will starve if I do not.~" I said.

"~You are an elf?~"

He let me go. I turned to find none other than Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood. I had only seen him on rare occasions before I was banished.

"~Who are you? Why are you stealing food?~"

I narrowed my eyes.

"~I have no choice. Your father banished me!~"

He frowned.

"~But why?~"

I turned away.

"~For….defying his orders too many times.~" I whispered.

I heard him moving things around and when I turned I was shocked. He was stuffing a sack full of food and wine. He held it out to me and I slowly took it.

"~Now go, quickly.~"

I smiled at him.

"Hannon le."

I turned and ran as fast as I could.

Nearly two weeks later I had to go back. There were less guards than usual, in fact there were next to none. I was a little concerned until I found Legolas there waiting for me, a bag of food and supplies next to him. He held his hand out to me and I took it. I reached for the supplies but he stopped me. I looked at him curiously. He had a smile on his face and he touched my face. His fingers were warm and gentle. He leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. My eyes went wide but then they slowly closed. I dared not move or deepen the kiss, but I wanted to. He slowly pulled away and stroked my cheek.

"No i Melain na le." he whispered.

"Na-den pedim ad." I said.

I left with a smile on my face.

Legolas continued to give me food and supplies. Now after two months I found myself walking back again. On my way I was met by none other than Legolas. He had the usual bag and I smiled.

"~Your father would be furious with you if he found out what you have been doing.~" I said.

He walked up to me.

"~I was furious to find what he did to you, and to the others you spoke of.~"

I smiled softly and looked down. He gently lifted my face and smiled at me.

"~And why is it you came out into the forest alone?~" I asked.

He did not speak, he simply kissed my lips. When he pulled away he stroked my cheek.

"~I have come to bring you back home.~"

My eyes widened.

"~I do not understand.~"

He smiled.

"~I have spoken with my father. He has revoked your banishment. You can come back with me.~"

I started to smile, but then I remembered the others.

"~I cannot go back. I cannot leave the others behind.~"

His smile faded and he looked thoughtful.

"~Then I will stay with you.~"

My eyes went wide and he smiled again.

"~I would rather be here with you than in a comfortable palace.~"

I smiled and took his hand.

"~I would have asked you to stay either way.~" I whispered.

He smiled and kissed me. I put my hands on his chest and closed my eyes. I felt a few drops of rain on my skin and we separated. I looked up at the sky and smiled. Legolas pulled me away and we eventually found a cave. We were both completely soaked and I smiled. He pulled me to him and kissed me. I closed my eyes again and I felt his hand slowly run down my side. I smiled into the kiss and pulled away. I slowly undid the front of my corset and then let it fall. I waited for him to come to me, and he did. He kissed my neck and I slowly closed my eyes. I put my arms around him, trying to get him closer. I started to remove his own tunic. He stepped back so I could take it off. I gazed upon his chest and slowly reached out and touched him. He stared at me and I stared back as I stroked the hard muscle of his chest. His skin was soft, smooth and warm, everything I had expected. But I was still surprised he would want me, a thief over a noble elf woman.

"~Legolas why would you want me? I am no more than a Silvan elf and a thief at that.~"

He smiled and stroked my cheek.

"~You may be a Silvan elf. I am falling in love with you. You set out to steal food and supplies…..you stole something else instead.~"

I smiled at him and took his hand. He kissed my lips again and delved his tongue into my mouth. I moaned softly and put my arms around him. His lips moved to my neck and I gasped. I had never been kissed or touched before and now I would never want to be unless it was Legolas. He started to play with the hem of my tunic and then he slid his fingers up and under it. His warm fingers stroked my skin and I smiled. I moved my hand to his arm. His muscles bunching and coiling as he lifted me into his arms. He laid me down on our discarded cloths and smiled at me. He leaned down and kissed me softly. He lifted my tunic up and then he pulled back so he could take it off. He kissed down my neck and over my collar bone. I sighed and arched my body. He slowly undid my bindings and leaned back to look at me.

"~You are beautiful. How could I have never seen you before.~"

"~I was a healer. You never had need of the healing halls.~" I said.

He smiled and held himself up on his forearms. I stroked his cheek and he kissed my lips. He lowered her hips to mine so I could feel what I was doing to him. I smiled and kissed down his neck. He sighed and I took advantage of that. I rolled him onto his back and he smiled at me. My long hair fell over my shoulder and provided a sort of curtain.

"~Well you certainly are full of surprises my lady.~"

I smiled.

"~I can assure you I am no lady. Let me show you what I can do my prince.~"

He folded his arms behind his head and waited. I smiled and began to slowly move against him. I watched his eyes slowly close and his lips parted. I placed both my hands on his chest and moved a little harder. A soft moan passed his lips and I smiled. I bent down and kissed his soft lips. One of his hands tunneled into my hair and I moaned into his mouth. I pulled back slightly and looked into his blue eyes.

"~I…I am falling in love with you too, Legolas.~"

I had never seen a bigger smile on his face. He sat up and wrapped his arms around me.

"~If I were to bring everyone back, would you return with me?~"

I smiled and nodded.

"~Of course.~"

He smiled and kissed my hard on the lips. I moaned again and he pulled down my trousers. He ran his fingers up my inner thigh and I smiled at the feeling. He moved his hand to my jaw and slowly moved it down my body. I moaned softly and I heard him remove the last of his clothing. I opened my eyes so I could see him. I smiled and looked at him.

"~I shall consider myself lucky. But I warn you know, prince…" I pulled him closer. "I can be very greedy.~"

He smiled and leaned towards my ear.

"~Trust me my lady…I shall always make sure you are satisfied.~"

I hummed a response and he nibbled my earlobe. I gasped and he pinned my body to the ground with his. I was aching for what he wasn't giving me yet. I closed my eyes as he kissed my neck and shoulder. I ran my hands down his back and I moaned as he bit my shoulder.

"Legolas please!"

He smiled as he kissed me and I felt him at my entrance. I moved my hips forward and he slowly slid himself inside me. I smiled and closed my eyes. He stopped and I opened my eyes.

"Why did you stop?"

"It might hurt a bit. Tell me to stop and I shall."

I smiled and put my hand on his face.

"Take me."

He nodded and thrust forward. I cried out in pain and pleasure. I looked into his eyes and touched his face lightly with my fingers.

"~I love you.~"

He smiled.

"~I love you too.~"

He kissed me and started to move within me. I moaned loudly and moved my hips with his. I could not believe how wonderful it felt. I felt his soft lips on my neck and I moaned softly. I leaned forward to kiss his shoulder before falling back. He started to go faster and harder and my moans became louder with each thrust.

"Oh Legolas!"

My response was a grunt as he thrust hard one last time. I felt him release inside me as I came around him. Both of us were panting and I closed my eyes with a smile.

"I love you." he whispered.

I smiled and he kissed me again.

"As I love you. Always and forever." I whispered.