Queen Naehlara (LOTR, Legolas love story)

Chapter 47

It was 2 weeks after the battle of the Black Gate, the day of Aragorn's coronation. Legolas reluctantly left Naehlara's bedside to change into proper clothing, before heading outside for the coronation. He stood with the elves and Gimli, across the way from Aragorn and Gandalf. Who stood above everyone else so all could see the Aragorn the king of Gondor, the King of Men being crowned.

Behind them in her room, Naehlara suddenly sat up. Glancing around in the room in confusion. Her vision had cleared, but the last thing she could really remember was the sun hitting her eyes as rubble was removed from on top of her. But even that was blurry, the only moment in full clarity was her looking to Legolas, wishing she had more time as the ground crumbled around her. Slowly sitting up, she groaned as her body ached, however nothing screamed in pain. Swinging her legs over the edge of the bed, she tried to stand and fell to the ground with a thud.

Outside the door, Lilith came to a stop. Glancing towards Naehlara's door, in confusion to the sudden noise. She had just seen Legolas leave to head to the coronation, so what could have made that noise? Naehlara hadn't woken as far as she knew, not since her original arrival. Slowly opening the door, Lilith stood still, eyes widening in shock. Naehlara sat on the floor. "Lilith, could you help me?" She questioned, her voice so calm it made her want to laugh.

A large smile broke across Lilith's face, walking over and helping Naehlara stand. Only a moment later, watching her slowly walk around the room by herself. "It is so good to see you awake, Lady Naehlara." Lilith said softly. Naehlara turned to her smiling.

"How long was I asleep?" Naehlara questioned, a feeling of familiarity rushing through her. Somewhat glad Galadriel wasn't here to say she had been asleep for many years again.

"Nearly two weeks, oh, Lord Legolas will be so happy to hear you are awake. He's been absolutely dreadful since the battle." Lilith said, coming over to Naehlara and looking over her body. "Your wounds healed so quickly." She mumbled, mainly to herself.

"That is because I am an elf. We heal quicker than most." Naehlara explained.

"Also helps an elf and Gandalf worked to heal you."

Naehlara paused, in disbelief that she had been so injured that a wizard and an elvish healer had to come to save her. Yet, forever greatful for the two that saved her. "I have so many questions, but for now I wish to see Legolas." Naehlara said softly.

Lilith nodded before stopping, remembering just where she was about to go. "About that. Aragorn is getting coronated right now, Legolas and the rest of your group are down there now." Lilith said quietly.

Naehlara nodded, her smile growing. "I will bathe and change then. Go to the coronation, I will see you later."

"I do not mind missing it, if to help you surprise them." Lilith said, it seemed fun and somewhat childish but it had her smiling more than she had in months. So the two missed the coronation, after bathing Lilith helped Naehlara with her hair and changing into a beautiful white dress. Naehlara instructed Lilith on how to do her hair, replicating the exact style she had done on Legolas' hair hundreds of times now.

Lilith left the room, telling Naehlara to stay there for just a moment. Hearing the sound of people moving back into the throne room, meaning the coronation must have finished and they were starting the feast. Finding Aragorn she started Making her way through the crowd, towards him and the elf by his side. "I do not wish to bother you, my king, but there is a matter of urgency I need to alert you too." Lilith explained, her large smile never wavering.

Aragorn looked to her in confusion, while she glanced around the room, noting Legolas by the dwarf and the four hobbits. "What can I help you with Lilith?" Aragorn asked.