The Princes Shadow

Chapter 27

Hi guys! It's almost over, and I'm sad but happy. I had so much fun writing this story for you guys. I think that I might start another Legolas love story after I finish this story. Please let me know if you guys would read it or not. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

Legolas POV~

I awoke in Emerin's bed, filled with happiness. My joy only grew when I turned to face her. Her eyes were closed as she slept peacefully, her arms wrapped around her pillow. I leaned closer and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, and when I pulled away, I noticed her beautiful eyes flutter open. She looked up at me and smiled,

"Good morning, melleth nin." Her voice was more graceful than the birds that sang outside,

"Good morning." I replied. Emerin lifted her head up, and brushed her hair out of her face. She glanced at a window, and took in a long breath. I watched as she stretched her arms, and arched her back to relieve herself from being stiff. Emerin rose out of bed, and the satin sheets fell, exposing her body. She smirked at me when she noticed where my gaze had fallen, and walked over to her dresser, 

"Gimli will never let us hear the end of it if he realizes where you are. Sadly, I must suggest you put on some clothes." Emerin spoke to me as she rifled through her clothes. I let out a soft laugh,

"Very well. As you wish," I clambered out of her bed and walked over to where my clothes lie in a heap on the floor. Emerin threw me a wistful glance, and looked me up and down before going back to looking at her clothes. I quickly slid into my clothes and when I looked back at Emerin, she was dressed in a pale green gown, no doubt of Elvish make. I gave her a goofy smile as I silently opened her door and slid out of her room. I quickly darted through the hallways in search of my room, when I ran into Gimli,

"What might you be doing in the halls at this hour?" He asked, raising a brow,

"I could inquire the same of you." I deftly avoided the question,

"Well you best get ready, lass, the Hobbit is nearly awake. I suggest changing." He eyed me up and down, "Say, why would you be wearing the same clothes that you wore into battle not just this past day. Hm? Your face seems to be quite clean, it doesn't go with your bloodied attire." He wore a wicked smile,

"I could not find the clothes that were given to me, so I resorted to these ones." I lied,

"Hmph. Very well then." Gimli grumbled, and walked away.

Emerin POV~

Once I was completely dressed, I walked into the dining room where I was met by Aragorn and Gimli, who both gave me inquiring looks, and Merry and Pippin, who seemed to be stifling laughs. I furrowed my brows as I sat down beside them, "May I ask what has befallen all of you?" I questioned,

"Oh it's nothing." Aragorn gave me an innocent look, which turned stern when Pippin bursted out,

"Would you, perhaps, know where Legolas might be?" Merry chuckled. I tried to stop the heat that crept up and into my cheeks,

"I wouldn't know. I haven't seen him since the battle. I've been resting in my quarters, alone, for the remaining time." I kept my expression blank as I lied,

"Oh, oh! Here he comes!" Pippin started, before Merry shushed him. I glanced over to where Legolas striped in, wearing a pale blue tunic, with beige pants. He sat down beside me and looked at our companions, raising a brow,

"What?" He asked,

"We were just discussing you, Legolas." Aragorn spoke, "Gimli mentioned that he encountered you this morning in your battle ridden clothes. He said that you claimed to have been unable to find the clothes that the maidens had placed in your dresser mere days ago. Are you feeling well?" Legolas froze, his eyes slightly widened, his lips pressed into a thin line,