An Arranged Marriage (The Hobbit)

Chapter 4

After we returned to the kingdom I went straight to my room, not looking back at Legolas. I had put him through a lot today and told him far to much

I sat on a stool and looked in the mirror and just thought about everything. The conversation I had with Legolas actually did make me feel better. I could finally tell someone outside my family about my mother.

I hummed a song and looked out the window. It is almost a full moon and that would mean tomorrow night Thranduil would throw a feast in honor of the moon and stars. I couldnt wait for tomorrow night. I can finally meet some of Mirkwood.

The moonlight was shining threw the windows and doors of the balcony. I loved the night. My mother told me that I was born late into the night and that the night is my true safety. Arwen, Elrohir, and Elladen were all born in the safety of the sunlight.

I laid down and thought about many things.

If my mom could see me now would she be proud of this decision?

Will me and Legolas ever love each other like our parents did?

What is it about Tauriel that makes me uneasy?

All these questions filled my head and I couldnt think clearly.

Knock.

I shot out of bed and went over to the door to see who could be knocking so late at night.

When I opened the door I was happy and nervous about the sight in front of me.

"Can I come in?" Legolas asked.

I nodded my head and he walked into the room and sat down on the rocking chair in the corner of the room.

I sat down on the stool in front of my mirror.

"I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I have a question that I've been needing to ask you." He said.

"What is your question?" I asked.

"I want to know how you think this marriage is going to work out? Are we really going to be married? Or are we just doing this to make our parents happy? I would like to love the person that I'm marrying and not just something my father thinks is best." Legolas said.

"I agree. I would like to marry out of love, not because my father thinks its best. I'm honestly not sure if we will be married. My father has the gift of foresight and looked into my future I'm not sure what he saw, but it must be something bad to have to give me away to someone I barely know. But now Legolas I must ask you a question. Is there someone here that you love?" I asked.

He was silent for a moment, and honestly that was kinda breaking me inside. I've been fond of talking to him.

"No, there isn't. Goodnight Amara." He said and walked out of the room.

I closed my eyes for a moment and then walked over to my bed and fell asleep.

*3 WEEKS LATER*

It has almost been a month since I came to Mirkwood. I haven't made any friends yet though. I've mostly been locked in my room or down at the shooting ranges or even talking to Legolas. We've become very close since we first met and I really do like him.

When I'm with him I feel safe and loved. I'm not scared of anything when I'm with him. He's been such a good friend and hopefully someday a good husband. I think I do love him, but I'm just not sure yet.

I made my bed, so the maidens wouldn't have too. They have other things to do. Tonight is the feast of starlight. The Mirkwood elves take three nights out of the month to celebrate the starlight, which is also our birthright and someday we are to return there.