Gi Melin (I Love You)

Chapter 22

It was the wedding day. Everything was being set up and everybody was getting ready. Elboron's wife and Tauriel were helping Aurelea get ready. While Elboron was helping Arthion. Elrond was with Arwen, while Legolas and Thranduil were walking in the garden.  

"I am very proud of you, Legolas," Thranduil whispered. "You've got a wonderful family."

Legolas turned to look at Thranduil. He was shocked that his father had just told him that. They stopped walking and Thranduil began to speak.

"Legolas, I am sorry. I never meant to shut you out. I know you wanted to know who your mother was, and I didn't even bother to share things about her to you. I was so consumed by sorrow, that I didn't let her memories thrive in Mirkwood. And I know I wasn't easy on you about Tauriel. Tauriel has many similarities to your mother. Great fighters, but better mothers. I am sorry Legolas." Thranduil apologized.

Legolas remained quiet, he didn't know what to say. So he walked to his father and gave him a hug.

"Thank you," Legolas said.

They continued walking through the garden.

It was only a couple of minutes before the wedding would begin. Arthion was all dressed and ready to go. He was wearing black pants and boots, with a sword around his waist. He had a white shirt, that was covered by a brown armor type shirt. He walked out of his room with Elboron and headed to where the ceremony would take place.

Aurelea's hair was done into a loose fishtail braid on the right side. Her braid had a white flower in it and she wore flat white shoes. Her dress was white, with loose sleeves, and a belt that tied around her waist, that looked like a branch with orange leaves. The dress even had some of the orange leaves going down the right side of her dress's skirt.

"You look beautiful, Aurelea." Tauriel said to her daughter.

"Yeah, you do," Elboron's wife said.

Aurelea smiled at them both and took one look of her self in the mirror. She turned back to face her mother and Elboron's wife.

"Let's go get this done with," Aurelea smiled.

Aurelea walked with her mom, on the right side. Elboron's wife grabbed the back of the dress as they walked to where the ceremony would be held.

Everyone was seated, waiting for the bride to come. Arthion was at the alter, with Elboron as his best man. Arthion was anxious to do this. They waited for awhile, until some elves started to sing. They sang a song that was peaceful and slow.

Aurelea and her parents, along with Elboron's wife were behind the door, which leads into the ceremony room. Tauriel made sure everything was good before they went into the room and took her seat. Elboron's wife walked down the aisle first because she was the maid of honor. Aurelea and Legolas were behind the door. Aurelea's heart was beating fast, so she let go of her father's arm and walked around the hallway for a second. Legolas watched his daughter, as she walked around panicked.

"Are you okay, Aurelea?" Legolas asked.

"Just a little nervous," Aurelea admitted.

She walked over to her father again, putting her hand on his arm.

"Just take it slow," Legolas said.

"Ada (father), I just want to tell you, that I love you." 

Her father kissed her forehead and nodded at the guards to open the door.