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Chapter: 10 � Look Before You Leap, Think Before You Sleep!

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Merry comforted Kimber as they sat and waited for the others to return from the search. Though a might smaller than she, he managed to gently hold her in his arms and soothe her fears as well as hide his own.

�My lady, please calm down. You will see everything will be okay.� Merry whispered rocking back and forth, lightly rubbing her back.

Kimber sniffled as she tried to muster what little control she had left over her emotions. So much had happened that morning she was just overwhelmed at this point. She was certain that the others must think that she was weak for breaking down in such a way. Though they did not know the half of what she was going through.

�Merry, I am sorry�� she began, now feeling selfish, for he must be just as worried about Frodo and nevermind the burden that the fellowship was enduring. Her acting this way did not help.

�Sorry for what? You have nothing to be sorry for. Don�t be silly Kimber.� Merry interrupted, half scolding her.

�Like I said, everything will be okay!� he began trying to sound convincible, �I have much faith in Aragorn. He has not let us down yet!�

He stopped for a moment and thought about the incident at Weathertop. �Did I ever tell you what happened one night not too long ago when we were on our way to Rivendell? This was before the fellowship was even formed,� he began.

Kimber shook her head and wiped the last of her tears from her eyes.

�Well, Strider�err Aragorn, was taking us, the hobbits that is, to Rivendell. We stopped one night on this high hill, called Weathertop.� He stared off into the distance as though he could see the image in his mind as plain as day.

�Well, Aragorn had left us alone for bit and you could say that Sam, Pip and me were thinking a bit more with our tummies than with our heads,� he chuckled, �and we started a small fire to make supper!�

Kim looked at him, �There is no harm in that, is there?�

�It was a mistake, Kimber, � Merry paused for a moment now looking at the ground, �A mistake that almost cost Frodo his life.� She now looked on as his eyes widened.

�The dark riders saw the fire that we lit and came after Frodo!� He was excited now just recanting the story. �Have you ever seen a dark rider Kimber?�

�No,� Kimber replied anxiously now fully engulfed by the tale.

�Well these dark riders are creepy, dark-clothed creatures! Nine of them to be exact! And they have been following us since Hobbiton! Anyways, when we were there five of them found us and one stabbed Frodo!�

�Oh my! That is horrible!� she gasped.

�Yup, you ain�t kidding about that, but Aragorn suddenly appeared. Kimber it was like he came outta nowhere and fought off all five of them!� he beamed.

�Aragorn does seem different from other.men. Well at least from what I know of them.� Kimber agreed.

�Yes he is, probably cause he was brought up by elves!� Merry stated. �and�don�t tell him that I told you� but he is also a king!�

�Aragorn is a king?� Kimber said taken back a bit.

�Yes, but don�t ask him about it, he don�t really care to talk about it! Yes, we Hobbits seem to travel with royalty� Merry laughed.

�Travel with royalty?� Kimber questioned him.

�What! You mean Legolas has not tried to woo you with his title yet? I am surprised considering the way he is always looking at you!� Merry shook is head in disbelief.

�What are you saying Merry! That Legolas is also a king!� Kimber�s eyes widened.

�No, no. He is not a king!� Merry laughed as Kimber let out a sigh of relief, �Nope he�s a prince! The Prince of Mirkwood to be exact!�

�A Prince!� Kimber exclaimed, Merry quirked a brow at her reaction.
�Merry? Kimber? Is that you?� came Frodo�s voice as he entered the camp.

�Frodo!� Merry and Kimber jumped up and ran to him.

�What is the matter? Where is everyone?� Frodo questioned looking around the vacant camp.

�They are out looking for you! Where have you been?� Merry asked curiously as he looked Frodo over for any injuries.

�And where is my sister?� Kimber added.

�Oh, I was afraid this would happen! Felicity and I went for a walk and we lost track of time.� Frodo began, feeling a little guilty about making everyone worry, �She should be back soon, she just wanted to clean up a bit.�

Kimber and Merry looked at one another before speaking.

�Well as long as the two of you are alright, that is all that matters!� Merry offered as Kimber nodded in agreement though she was still going to give Felicity a tongue-lashing when she got back.

A few moments passed as the three waited for the rest of the group to return. They heard the sound of a horn coming from the northern ridge and shortly after, the search parties returned to the camp. Needless to say, everyone was relieved to see Frodo there with Merry and Kimber.

After explaining again to the rest of the fellowship where he had been that morning, everyone began to wonder why Felicity still had not returned.

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�Felicity sat quietly for a moment watching Haldir as he dressed; his eyes did not leave her. Almost as if she were suddenly thrown back into reality she realized what had just happened�
A scowl now came about her face, �What have you done to me?� she implied.

�Ta detholalle, Melamin (It was your choice, my love),� he replied as he slipped his tunic over his head.

�You deceived me,� she looked at him detestfully, �I hate you!�

He fixed himself before kneeling down to where she sat, �Numa lle il (No you do not),� he paused stroking her cheek �Manka lle delotha amin lle n�uma ona lee a�min (If you hated me you would not have given yourself to me),� he grinned.

�Sii, tula khila amin n�alaqa� ea� estolad (Now come follow me back to camp), he offered her his hand.

�No,� she replied icily as she stood on her own and walked away from h
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�Vee lee merna, A�maelamin (As you wish, my beloved),� he spoke softly to her as she headed further into the wood, �Vee lle merna (As you wish)� he continued before turning and heading back to camp.

Felicity walked for a few moments before stopping to dress behind a nearby tree, �Damn him!� she thought to herself she could never utter a word of this to anyone perhaps not even Kimber who would think less of her for certain, knowing of her sudden �attachment� to Frodo. Her mind raced with thoughts of both him and Haldir as she stood and gathered her garments.

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�Don�t worry, Felicity will be joining us shortly� Haldir stated as he made his way over to the group.

�Then I take it you met up with her by the stream?� Frodo inquired, though wasn�t sure he wanted to hear the answer.

�Yes I did,� Haldir peered at him.

�And where is she now?� Frodo interrogated, his blue eyes full of challenge.

�Felicity�s whereabouts are no longer your concern, halfling, lest we forget who the March Warden of this forest is,� he answered sharply. �Let us just say that she needed a good �scolding� and suffice to say, she is not very pleased with me at the moment.� as he now looked at Kimber. She shifted uncomfortably.

�Now, gather your things we will be leaving as soon as she returns,� he commanded.

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Her return was anything but �shortly� as Felicity slowly made her way back to the camp. She was in no hurry as she knew that upon her return there would be many questions that she did not want to answer.

She meandered along until the campsite came into view; the hobbits were scurrying around loading up their sacks.

�Ugh!'she thought, she hoped Frodo had not said anything to the others about their little rendezvous that morning. �We shall soon see!� she mumbled under her breath, as she made her way closer.

�There you are!!!� Pippin yelled when he noticed Felicity walking into the camp. Quickly he sprinted like a rabbit over to her. �Kimber is furious ya know! I suggest that you best stay away from her for a bit, aye!� Pippin cautioned Felicity adding a sly grin.

�Yes Peacock, I figured that much! Now can you tell me something I don�t know?� Felicity wished at that moment that he would fall in a hole and disappear!

�Oh testy are we? Well go ahead make fun of my name all you want cause I surely would not want to be in your shoes when Kimber sees you!� He laughed, slapping his knee in good measure.

�I do not wear shoes, Periwinkle!!!� Felicity stated flatly, pushing him out of her way.

�Well�well�!� Pippin began but came short of a comeback, �Whatever!� he huffed and headed over to help Merry with his pack.

�Hey next time, don�t try so hard! I could smell the smoke from your brain!� Felicity called back to him.

It was not long after that when Kimber caught sight of her.

�YOU!� Kimber yelled, �Do you have any idea how worried I was about you!!�

Exactly as Felicity imagined, there she was, hand on her hip and wagging her finger in front of her face as if she were a child. Humoring her, Felicity remained quiet and listened as her sister continued to chastise her.

�I can�t believe you! Running off like that without a word to anyone!! Do you know how selfish you are�.�

�Kimber, enough!� Felicity interrupted. Her eyes were darker than normal and her voice had a scary edge to it.

Kimber ceased, thrown by her sister�s current tone.

�I know you are mad at me, but now is not the time, got it?!� Felicity stared blankly at Kimber now.

Kimber began to feel her anger give way to concern for her sister. There was something terribly wrong and whatever it was Felicity was not disclosing it.

�Felicity, are you alright?� Kimber asked softly as she placed a hand on Felicity shoulder. �Please tell me what is troubling you?�

Felicity quickly shrugged her hand away, �I will be� I am fine. I just need to be by myself for awhile!� she replied smugly and walked away.

Kimber stood alone, hurt and confused. She had never seen Felicity act this way before.

�What is the matter Kimber, are you okay?� She turned to see Legolas standing behind her.

�I, uh, I am fine.� She replied, trying to keep a smile on her face, though it faded quickly as she looked on to see her sister walk over to a hollowed out stump and sit on it, back turned from the group. She took notice that Haldir�s eyes had followed her to said location all the while wearing a smirk upon his lips.

�Kimber, your words may say that, but your face gives you away. Is there anything I can do?� he offered moving closer to her.

Looking into his eyes, she felt as though her worries might disappear until she heard Rumil calling to her.

�Kimber there you are! I have been looking for you.� He now joined her and Legolas making for an uncomfortable situation.

�Are you alright?� Rumil questioned seeing the sad look upon her face.

�Oh I am fine Rumil, Felicity and I just had a little disagreement that is all.� Kimber tried to reassure him as he was now glaring at Legolas as if he was to blame.

The three stood silent, neither one of them wanting to utter a word in the others presence. The air became thick and Kimber felt that if she did not get away soon she was going to suffocate! Thankfully, the quietness was broken as Merry and Pippin voices could be heard drawing near.

�No sooner do we turn our backs and you elves are sniffin� around our fairies!� Merry snapped at Legolas and Rumil.

�What do we have to do, beat you with a stick to get it through your heads!� Pippin added, taking Kimber by the hand and leading her away.

Rumil and Legolas stared at one another in disbelief, �Those halflings are quite possessive, especially when it comes to the ladies. How do you put up with it?�

�They tend to grow on you I suppose.� Legolas offered, �I actually find it rather amusing!�

�Well better you than me!� Rumil patted Legolas on the back, laughing as he walked away.

It was not long after Felicity�s return that the group was ready to set out on their journey Caras Galadhon.

Few words were exchanged as Haldir set an accelerated pace leadihem hem deeper into the forest of Lothlorien.

Merry and Pippin remained close to Kimber�s side and kept a watchful eye on Legolas and Rumil, who when caught looking at Kimber received a dirty look from the two overprotective hobbits.

She was thankful for her early �rescue� by them, and now used this time to think about how she was going tell Rumil about her feelings for Legolas. She had to do something soon as things were starting to get out of control. Though all the while she could not help but think of Felicity, she was walking along side the group, not with them and to her surprise Haldir offered no remark about such behavior. Kimber could not understand why she was acting so strangely! Could something have had happened this morning between her and Frodo?

Felicity kept mostly to herself only ofng ang a superficial smile to Sam every now and then as he tried to lighten her spirits by telling her one of his many jokes.

Frodo could tell that she was only pretending to be interested and accommodating Sam with a smile so she did not hurt his feelings. She was definitely not acting like herself. Why in Middle-earth was sh sta standoffish (ten feet to be exact)? What could have possibly happened from when he last saw her by the stream to the time she had returned to the camp? He glanced at Haldir, who seemed to be acting a bit cocky, though he figured it the norm for him, his arrogance seem to have increased three-fold since his return from �scolding� Felicity. Could something have happened between the two of them? He should not have left her alone; he should�ve waited for her. He looked at her once more she offered him a forced smile; he looked away feeling guilty.

By sunset they had gained much ground, the sentinels seemed to be pleased with such progress though the hobbits complaining became more significant. They were going on about having walked all day without resting or a having a bite to eat. Haldir and Aragorn spoke briefly before deciding to stop and rest for the evening.

The mood amongst the group was somewhat grim as little conversation was exchanged as they ate. Merry and Pippin, still agitated over the elves �pawing� all over Kimber earlier that morning, were now glued to her side. They decided to tag alone as she headed to nearby stream to freshen up a bit before settling in for the night.

Felicity, who kept herself isolated from everyone for most of the journey and through dinner, decided to join her sister, in hopes of washing away some of the �grime� she still felt upon her.

�I am sorry for how I acted earlier and for making you worry,� Felicity offered as she sat on the bank of the stream looking out into the dark night.

Suffice to say, Kimber was a little shocked with her sister�s apology; for she did not offer such words freely. She remained quiet hoping her sister would continue.

�I just have a lot on my mind and I took it out on you.� Felicity continued, �I meant you no offense, I hope you can understand.�

�Felicity, I will �always� forgive you. You are my sister, my blood. I just do not understand why you cannot tell me what is bothering you,� Kimber replied, now happy that her sister joined her once more.

�I �will� tell you, Kimber, just not now. I need to sort this out myself.� Felicity admitted, dipping her toes in the water.

Merry and Pippin came over to them from behind, �We do not mean to rush you two but we are a little tired and would like to get back so we can get some sleep.�

Kimber nodded, �Yes, I am tired also. It has been a long and stressful day, Felicity?�

�I am tired, but I doubt that I will be able to sleep. You all go ahead and rest I will be there shortly.� Kimber looked at Felicity now with concern. �I promise I will be okay Kimber! Now go get some sleep!� Felicity ordered with a faint smile.

Not wanting to push her anymore, Kimber agreed and headed back to the camp with Merry and Pippin. Upon her return Haldir greeted her, �Kimber, where is your sister?�, he had not seen Felicity since they had eaten, �She has something that belongs to me� he grinned.

�I do not know,� Kimber lied; given the ambiguity of her sister�s circumstance, she did not want to tell him. And what was that smirk on his face all about? She quirked a brow at him, readying herself for whatever he had to offer.

The look on his face revealed clearly that he did not believe her, �Kimber,� he began; now speaking in a tone so as to intimidate her, but was soon interrupted.

�Good evening Kimber,� never before was she so glad to see Rumil.

�Good evening,� she replied slipping by Haldir and offering a snicker as she did.

�I am glad to see that you are back from your time with your friends, perhaps you could spare a moment for me?� Rumil pined.

�No she can�t,� Merry insisted, �she is very tired and she needs her beauty sleep,� he snipped at the elf. Clearly he had just about taken all he could for one day.

�You know Mer, it was bad enough with one elf, now we got two running around full of hormones!� Pippin shook his head.

�Don�t I know it Pip, don�t I know it,� Merry sighed.

Kimber laughed as they led her arm in arm past the fellowship and on to their sleeping area.

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As it were Felicity made no haste in returning, she instead decided to linger at the stream until she knew the sentinels, particularly Haldir, would have left the site to take his post for the better half of the evening.

�Ah, my fair Felicity, why are you not sleeping?� Legolas sat perched upon a log re-stringing his bow as she entered the campsite.

�Good evening Legolas,� she replied.

�And a fine one it is too,� he inhaled deeply the richness of the forest reminded him of home �Oh, and I might add a congratulations to that as well,� he smiled politely.

Felicity looked at him queerly, "Congratulations?�

�Yes, verna en Haldir (wife of Haldir),� Legolas raised his eyebrows at her, �Is today not your wedding day?�

�Legolas, are your braids woven too tight?� Felicity giggled, �What are you talking about� he looked upon her and noticed that her _expression was not that of a graceful bride.

�Oh my,� Legolas sighed; she did not know, �Felicity,� he paused wondering if he should be the one telling her such things, but it was the right thing to do so he continued. �Haldir told me that you consummated your relationship this morning and are therefore wedded to one another,� he looked on as Felicity�s mouth dropped open.

�What?!� she gasped, she had never heard of such a thing.

�Oh, I see, though you speak our language you are not schooled in the diversity of our ceremonies,� Legolas began,

"Legolas, we did not have a ceremony," Felicity replied.

�Felicity,� he paused for a moment, �As far as Haldir is concerned that �was� your ceremony."
Felicity could not believe what she was hearing; there must be some sort of mistake she thought to herself.

�I cannot believe this,� she sighed slumping down from the log to the damp ground in a heap.

�If it pleases you, he did sound rather enthusiastic about his announcement.� Legolas offered.

�Announcement?!� she panicked at the thought of Haldir marching up to the fellowship and blabbing of their tryst in the woods.

�Well I wouldn�t call it an �announcement� seeing as he only informed Orophin and Rumil, I just happened to be standing nearby,� Legolas replied as matter-of-factly.

She brought her hands to her face now feeling a little overwhelmed.

�Felicity it seems as though I have given you news that was not so pleasing to your ears, I am sorry.� Legolas conceded.

�No, Legolas, do not apologize, it is not your fault� she sighed once more as she picked up a nearby twig and drew a few circles in the dirt. What had she gotten herself into? And more importantly, how was she going to get herself back out of it?

�Perhaps you shouldak tak to Haldir regarding this matter, though dare I say that such an act of love is not something that we as elves take lightly. Perhaps by engaging in such act he may have assumed you already knew,� he offered knotting his bow string.

�Oh right,� Felicity replied sarcastically, as if Haldir took sex to be �such an act of love�, if that were the case, certainly his wives would be many.

�Though, I can offer you this, and please do not let this go any further than the two of us,� he whispered. �Though marriage is thought to be a sacred covenant in our realm there are ways to make such pledge null,� he moved in closer.

�And how is that?� her eyes widened, he now had her full attention.

�If what you tell me is true, if Haldir did not inform you of such things then the Lady Galadriel may make void your promise to one another,� he offered, �Though I must also tell you that Haldir will come under great scrutiny behind it,� he picked up a rock, drew a bow from his sheath and began to sharpen it s tip, �and so will you, Felicity.�

�Oh,� she sighed once more, though she felt a bit betrayed she did not welcome any type of chastisement from the Lord, or Lady of the Golden Wood to be upon her.

�Felicity, much attention should be given to this matter,� he interrupted her thought.

�I know Legolas, and I thank for for your kindness,� she sighed, �If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask,� she offered before standing to take her leave.

�Well actually there is something,� Legolas looked up from his arrow.

�Yes?� Felicity turned to him.

�You can tell me about Kimber and Rumil,� he frowned.

�Just a moment,� Felicity walked toward the camp and returned a few moments later with a few pieces of fruit for herself and a lembas wafer for Legolas.

�Thank you,� he smiled extending a hand, he motioned for her to take a seat once more.

�Ah Kimber and Rumil, where shall I begin,� she smiled causing the elf to raise an eyebrow.

�I am only kidding with you, what is there to tell? I would be lying to you if I said there was no history,� she had his undivided attention now. �There was an incident between the two,� she offered.

�An incident, what sort of incident?� he sat up.

�You know, the usual,� she teased, as she nibbled on a strawberry.

�No I don�t.� he chided, �Please enlighten me.�

�Well,� Felicity began, she explained to him their �misfortune� in Ediwione forest and was sure to accept responsibility for her sister�s actions with the tainting of the drink.

Legolas laughed out loud, �You are something else,� he chuckled �So what if anything goes on between them now?� he inquired.

�Well to be honest Leggy, I do not know,� he raised a brow at her reference to him.

�I will say this though, I have never seen Kimber so enraptured by a person as she is with you,� she popped another strawberry in her mouth.

�Really?� a smile came over his face and she watched as he sat up a little straighter; as though proud of himself.

�Really,� Felicity replied. �And I see that the feeling is mutual.�

�What do you mean by that?� he inquired.

�Oh come on now elf boy, I see the way you look at her! Why you were staring so intently at her at the springs I was able to sneak up behind you and kick you in the bottom,� she laughed, �don�t you think that was a might un-elvish of you with your keen senses and all?�

He offered a chuckle, she read him well, for Kimber consumed his thoughts so much that it sometimes frightened him. He did not offer himself freely to anyone and the kiss they shared a few nights ago still played over and over in his head like a sweet dream, he could still taste her lips-it was like warm vanilla, the thought of her then and the time which she kissed him after said spring incident warmed his heart. And now they were here and suddenly he is confronted with feelings of envy, an emotion that he had never felt before.

�Legolas, she loves you make no mistake about that, for I have lived with her for a thousand years, I know her well, sometimes better than myself,� she smiled.

�Then perhaps there is something else that you can do for me,� he suggested.

�Have you not heard of the rule of one? Let�s not be greedy,� she smiled at him once more.

�Oh come now, lest we forget my dip in the scorching springs,� he offered.

�Well, since you put it that way,� Felicity listened intently.

�I have yet to spend time with Kr alr alone, I need to speak with her and I suspect she with me. I would only ask that you aid us in doing so,� he sighed.

�For you my friend, I will do that, but I will not be wielding an arrow,� she laughed.

�Please do not,� he offered a chuckle. � Ah, it is late, you had better get to bed my lady, we have a long journey ahead of us tomorrow,� he continued. �I will escort you to the camp, for my watch has now ended,� he yawned as well.

�Yes that sounds like a splendid idea,� she arose from the log, �And lets� keep this conversation between us,� she offered, he nodded in agreement.

They walked along in the root-laden paths in silence both of them deep in thought. Felicity was now consumed with thoughts of Haldir and the predicament she was now faced with. She wondered if what Legolas said were true though he would have no reason to speak otherwise. The words Haldir had uttered to her earlier that eve, �Sii� lle naa amin (Now you are mine) �, played over and over in her head and now she fully understood what they meant.

Legolas busied himself with Kimber the image of her and Rumil together brought a scowl to his face that softened again as he reminisced about the kiss they shared in the tree. He now knew that he had to share his feelings with her and he looked forward to the prospect of what tomorrow would bring. They continued on for about five minutes before they came upon the sleeping fellowship.

�Thank you again Legolas,� she extended a hand to him, which he took hold of and politely kissed.

�No, thank you, Felicity,� he smiled �and sleep well,� he bowed and then made his way over to where Gimli lay and tapped him lightly on the shoulder, �Huh? What?!� he was startled, �Glory be! Must you shake me so hard there lad? I am awake! I am awake,� he gruffed.

Legolas chuckled and shook his head before heading over to his sleeping mat, he looked at Kimber nestled between Pippin and Merry and smiled. Yes, this was love.
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