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Greenleaf&Imladris 20-Calenlass: Heart of a Prince	By : MPB Category: -Multi-Age > General Views: 4275 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Epilogue: Knight’s Reward

Late into the night, they lounged before the fire in their bedchamber; Elrohir going over various correspondence while Legolas read a book. Still wound up from the festivities of the evening, they had made themselves comfortable on the couch that fronted the hearth. Elrohir sat, half-sprawled in the center of the couch. Legolas lay across, his head against one chair arm, long legs propped up on Elrohir’s own. Eventually, their bed would beckon and both knew their loving would be long and slow and sweet. But for now they were content to simply relax and enjoy the quiet.

After a while, Legolas closed his book with a snap and sighed. Elrohir glanced up at him from the missive he was reading and noted the wistful expression on the other’s face. “Is something wrong?” he asked.

Legolas shook his head slowly. “Nay, I only recalled a certain night during the Quest,” he replied. “‘Twas when we were pursuing the orcs that had taken Merry and Pippin. Aragorn and Gimli sought a few hours of rest while I stood watch.” He paused, his expression thoughtful. “I looked up at the night sky and beheld Menelvagor shining brightly above. Yet ‘twas not the heavenly swordsman I saw but one closer at hand and infinitely dearer to my heart.”

“Estel,” Elrohir offered, looking at him curiously, wondering why he saw fit to mention it. “I am not surprised. He is one of the finest swordsmen in Middle-earth.”

“Aye, he is,” Legolas agreed, “but ‘twas not Aragorn I saw that night. ‘Twas you, Elrohir.” At the Elvenlord’s surprise, he said, “Your face, your form, your demeanor in battle. Even then, my heart was already attempting to tell me where it lay but I would not listen. Do you recall what Nimeithel said in Eryn Gael? She was right. I refused to heed my heart and set my sights on Aragorn instead though he was not free. Because he was already pledged to Arwen, I would stay free. I was such a want-wit that I nearly lost you and all chances at happiness.”

Elrohir regarded him for a moment then smiled gently. “This seems to be a day for confessions from you, ernilen.”—my prince. “But as to this last, you were only being yourself and I do not recall vowing to love only the parts of you I desire but even those I could do without,” he added with a grin.

Legolas had to return the grin though he sobered quickly. “She was right in yet another matter,” he murmured.

“Which matter is this?”

“That I cared not for Aragorn’s touch even when I thought myself besotted with him. I hid behind the claim of not wanting to betray Arwen when in truth I did not feel desire for him.”

Elrohir cocked a curious eye at him. “Why did you hide behind the claim?”

“Because I could not conceive of loving him and not wanting him as well,“ Legolas admitted.

“And if you did not want him, then it was likely you did not love him after all,” Elrohir finished for him. “And you could not give up what you had decided would be the truth for you.” He shook his head, the corners of his lips quirking upwards. “Your sister put it quite aptly. You really can be mule-headed.”

Legolas bit his lip. He swung his feet down to the floor and sat up beside Elrohir. “I regret that now,” he said softly. “We could have been together long ago.”

“Don’t, Legolas,” Elrohir reproved gently. “What happened then is no longer of the essence. We are together now.”

“Nevertheless, I would have all doubts put to rest once and for all.”

“There is no need. As I promised you, the past was laid to rest when you bound yourself to me before Estel. I have no doubts. Not anymore.”

Legolas lifted his eyes to meet the twin’s gaze and said quietly, “But I do.” At Elrohir’s startled reaction, he continued, “Not about my love for you but about my worth. You always treat me like a treasure worth fighting for. As if I were some precious heirloom that you would protect with your very life. Yet ‘tis you who is the treasure and I do not know if I deserve you. You offered me your love, endured my thickheaded folly, and led me patiently to this joy. I – I am not certain if I am worthy of you, Elrohir.”

Elrohir pulled him into his arms, let the prince lean his head on his shoulder. “You’ve always been worthy,” he whispered. “Else I could not have remained steadfast. I desire no other, Calenlass. Only you.”

His words were like a benediction to the archer. Legolas felt his spirit respond to the other’s with bliss and belonging. Secure in the Elvenlord’s embrace, the woodland prince snuggled even closer, closed his eyes and happily breathed in his Elf-knight’s singular scent.

“I love you so much,” he murmured. “Garo ind nîn, Aduial, si a an-uir.“

Have my heart, Twilight, now and forever.

Elrohir smiled at the heartfelt avowal. Eternity could be wearying to the elven soul unless one had a love to share the never-ending years with. He was overwhelmed with gratitude to the Powers for opening his Legolas’ heart to him. Would that the light of the Valar shine upon them and their love always.

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Glossary:

Menelvagor - Sindarin for the constellation of Orion

Calenlass - Greenleaf (Elrohir’s pet name for Legolas)

Aduial - Twilight (Legolas’ pet name for Elrohir)

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