The Princes Shadow

Chapter 14

Legolas POV~

"Welcome, Legolas, Son of Thranduil," (anything in italics is in elvish) Haldir greeted me,

"Our fellowship stands in you debt, Haldir of Loreian." I thanked him,

"Aragorn of the Dunedain, you are known to us." He nodded to Aragorn,

"So much for the legendary courtesy of the Elves. Speak words we can all understand!" Gimli shouted,

"We have not had dealings with Dwarves since the dark days." Haldir looked at Gimli,

"And you know what this dwarf says to that? I spit on your grave."(bold is dwarvish) Gimli cursed,

"That was not so courteous," Aragorn roughly grabbed Gimli,

"You bring great evil with you. You can go no further." Haldir walked away. 

Aragorn began to speak with him, but I had other things on my mind,

"I'm sorry about what I said in the mines. It was wrong of me to say such things to you, when I was doing the same thing. Trying to protect the one I love." I looked deep into Emerins eyes, 

"Do not apologize. I was being to overprotective... melter nin." (my love) She smiled up at me,

"you were not being over protective. If anyone one was, it was me." I lowered my head. I felt a hand on my cheek. I looked up to see Emerin holding my face. My eyes quickly flickered from her eyes, to her lips, then back up at her eyes. Haldir walked up to us,

"You will follow me," He strode up to Emerin, and bowed his head, "My lady, Emerin. Word of your skill in battle is known by many elves. It is an honor to meet you." Emerin seemed pleased to be acknowledged as a warrior. Haldir noticed this and smiled, offering his hand to her, "May I?" He asked. She nodded her head, and he took her hand, leading the way. I felt a pang of jealousy as I followed behind them. Is he trying to court her? I asked myself.

After some time of walking, we were able to see the marvelous city of Loreian,

"Caras Galadhon. The heart of Elvendom on earth. Realm of the Lord Celeborn, and of Galadriel, Lady of Light." Haldir explained to us all. I stared at the beautiful place, then looked at Emerin, who's hand was still in Haldir's.

After some time, we finally reached Lothloreian. I looked around in awe, as did the others. I caught Haldir staring at Emerin when she wasn't looking. 

At last we reached the Throne room. It was beautiful. I watched as Galadriel walked out, hand in hand with Lord Celeborn,

"The enemy knows you have entered here." Celeborn began to speak. As he spoke, I looked around, taking in the sight around me, "Tell me where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak with him," I heard him say,

"Gandalf the Grey did not pass the borders of this land. He has fallen into shadow." Galadriel began to speak, 

"He was taken by both shadow and flame..." I said gently, informing her what had happened, "A Balrog of Morgoth. For we went needlessly into the net of Moria."

"Needless were none of the deeds of Gandalf in life." Galadriel spoke, "We do not yet know his full purpose. Do not let the Emptiness of Khazad-Dum fill your heart, Gimli, Son of Gloin. For the world has grown full of peril."

She continued to speak out loud, but I suddenly hear her voice in my head, 

Legolas, Son of Thranduil. You think of many things. Your feelings are strong. Especially those you feel towards a certain elleth. You fear for the life of Emerin. You love her dearly. There is also... jealousy, I see. You also notice how she has caught the eye of many. For indeed, no one can neglect such beauty and talent. You have seen how people are drawn to her. Do not fret. She cares for you deeply. You need not worry of the strength of her feelings towards you.