Amandil, the stars' child

e into Legolas' face. Then her face lit up w

ced by the elf, and from there took out a silver dagger and a large seashell (what did she have those things for, real

ince, also radiant “I only want you

She held, in addition to the white shell and the dagger, a long green rib

be bathed in the light of the moon and stars. Letting go of his beloved's hand, the woman

y blood to

mitated her fi

y blood to

he green ribbon around their joined hands; it was difficult, as it required perfe

us one” they said in uni

unging it into the crystal clear water of t

ouse; I will try to understand you and support you every moment; I will be loyal to our love above anything else. This I swear on my life.” She

of you every moment, I will try to understand and support you; I will honor your name and your house; I will be loyal to our love a

old at the same time; Amandil felt that part of her leave her, going to shelter in her husband's chest, while something, both new and familiar – which she could only imagine being part of his

as all the Star Daughter said, bef

r's body, strong and warm, against hers; a shiver of delight ran over her skin as she remembered last night. Her

ep! – the woman turned, smiling when she met the blue gaze of her lover: leaning on one arm,

rms brought her against his strong che

“You are perfect, Legolas.” Lifting her head, she kissed him again, savoring the sensations on

rince seemed confused

struggling against the three layers of silk that tangled with each other. Legolas was no less distres

me presentable. When Lord Elrond arrived at the arb

ve voice of the sovereign. “I did not expect to

ed that there was something different about his daughter: when he saw the shell and the dagger on the table, he g

.. What did you do?” h

or this.” Answered the young elf, serene and sure

ing the rules.” Shrugging his shoulders, defeated, he hugged the gir. “You have my blessing, even if you didn't ask for it.

ll take care of her with all my

le “I had come to lead my daughter to the inner courtyard: a fa

il was like her grandmother, strong, courageous and determined, but also perceptive and intelligent... She would have already measured the consequences of her actions, for sure. An

tried to stay close to her father and brothers, and assured them that she would return, safe and sound. She laughed at the expressions on Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir, when they learned of their secret wedding, and promised her father that, at th

loomy aspect and become just a party. Soon the Hobbits were encouraged to drink and dance, and the atmosphere lightened. Proud of his youngest daughter, the Lord of Imladris watched her and smiled: the Prince

my life, my heart beating out of my chest. I will tak