Gi Melin (I Love You)

Chapter 3

"Legolas?!"

The queen stood up from her seat, to join her husband. They walked over to Aurelea's parents.

"It is good to see you again old friends." The king greeted.

"Likewise, Aragorn," Legolas replied.

Aurelea's parents were greeting Aragorn and Arwen for a while until Aragorn looked over at Aurelea, who was looking around the room.

"You must be Aurelea." Aragorn said as he gave a bow.

"No hir vuin (yes my lord). It is a pleasure to meet you," Aurelea admitted as she bowed to Aragorn.

Aragorn turned back to face Tauriel and Legolas. He was impressed at how their daughter was so polite.

"Why don't we go discuss some business," Aragorn suggested motioning his hand in the direction of a hall.

Aurelea's parents went with the king and queen of Gondor out of the throne room and down the hall. Aurelea was still in the throne room, as she admired the paintings and architecture of the room. She even looked at the statues of previous kings. Aurelea was looking at a painting when a young man saw her. The man had black hair and blue eyes and was tall and muscular. But, he was also half-elf. He walked over to Aurelea and tapped her on the shoulder, making her turn around so fast and putting a knife to his throat.

The young man put his hands up and said, "Easy."

Aurelea lowered her knife. "I am so sorry." Aurelea apologized. 

"Who are you?" The young man asked.

"I am Aurelea, and who are you?"

"You don't know who I am?"

Aurelea shook her head.

"I am Arthion, the prince of Gondor."

Aurelea quickly bowed to Arthion, saying, "Hir vuin (my lord), Arthion."

"You must be the princess from the  Mirkwood realm," Arthion said.

"You guessed correct," Aurelea replied with a smile.

"Would the princess of Mirkwood like to accompany me through the garden?" Arthion asked who was holding out his arm for Aurelea to grab it.

Aurelea and Arthion walked to the gardens together as they talked. Aurelea was attracted by Arthion, while he was taken by her kindness and character. They spent the rest of the day together until they were called upon to join their parents for dinner. Aurelea followed Arthion to the dining room. The guards opened the door to the room, leaving Aurelea and Arthion to find their parents laughing together at the table.

Aragorn looked over at Aurelea and Arthion.

"Now you arrive," Aragorn shouted from across the table.

They all turned their heads to Aurelea and Arthion. Aurelea took the seat next to her parents, she was also across from Arthion.

After dinner, everyone turned in for the night. Aurelea was escorted to her room by Arthion. When she closed the door behind her, she slid down the door slowly, with her cheeks rosy red, and a giant smile across her face.

"Huh, what a wonderful day at Minus Tirith," Aurelea mumbled.