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The Crux of the Problem

By: Shanastay
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Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 14
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Love Without Guilt

Disclaimer: (In the spirit of Crimson Starlight)

Shana: *STILL beaming*

Jan: *pouting* That is getting seriously annoying.

Haldir: *sneaks up behind Jan, slides both hands up her shirt* Is it?

Jan: *bats roving hands away* HEY! We're TRYING to do a disclaimer here?

Haldir: You didn't have a problem with it the last time…

Jan: *turns around, smacks Hal on chest* So I DID hear something!

Haldir: *smirks*

Legolas: *sticks head in* Apparently I need to qualify one of my previous comments… Get a PRIVATE room!!!! And Shana owns nothing but the smirk on her face. Which I'd very much like to wipe off right now.

Shana: *frowns* HEY!

Legolas: Mission accomplished! *pops back out*

Chapter 5: Love Without Guilt

A hushed silence had fallen over the entire hall as the two anticipated females finally made their appearance.

The nature of their attire was almost identical, excepting the colors, both equally unusual and practically scandalous to the elves' eyes.

Janessa was clad from head to toe in supple black leather. The dress was strapless, the top portion a curve-hugging bustier that laced down the back. The front was a straight bias cut, curving straight across the tops of Janessa's ample bosom to wrap around the back where it fell about half-way down, exposing the tattoos on Janessa's upper back. The strong lines of the muscles of her shoulders, arms and upper back stood in bass relief to the light-absorbing leather, easily identifying her as an accomplished archer. Haldir and a few others knew her to be much more than just that.

The dress followed her curves to her hips, there falling straight to within 2 inches of the floor. It was only as she took that first step that it became evident that the skirt was slit up both sides scandalously high. A scant couple of inches remained before the revelation of her nether regions. An expanse of creamy thigh was revealed leading down before it was covered by the leather of her thigh-high boots.

The boots came up over her knees to rest just below mid-thigh. The boots themselves sported a 2-inch platform and 7-inch heels, making Janessa's height about equal to Galadriel's. Janessa wore no jewelry save for two items: the first being a pair of large silver hoops, the other a ring on her right ring finger emblazoned with the word "TRUTH." Her throat was bare.

The crown of Janessa's long flaming deep red hair was done up in a serious of intricate twists that kept her hair off her face while letting a few strands trail down to frame her oval face. The length of her hair fell over her shoulders and back in long spirals and waves, the light shining and dancing across it as she moved. Janessa's emerald eyes shown bright green in contrast to her red hair. She practically smoldered there at the top of the steps.

Galadriel was the perfect foil to Janessa's darkness.

While Janessa wore black Galadriel wore the most startling blue. The dress was made of soft suede and had clearly been dip-dyed. The top of the garment had been dipped in dye of the darkest midnight for a time then hung; allowing the dye to travel down the material, lightening as it went, creating a startling transitional effect that set off the Lady's eyes beautifully.

The cut of Galadriel's gown was identical to Janessa's but the front curved up and around her breasts, dipping down slightly in the front, creating a heart-shape before curving to the back where it laced up to fit itself to the Lady's curves. The skirt was slit nearly as high as Janessa's on both sides, falling to the same length.

Galadriel's boots were reverse dip dyed, the foot portion dyed and the shoes hung upside down to create a reverse effect. While the color of the dress drew the eyes downward, once they arrived at the boots they were drawn back up. The Lady's boots had 2 1/2-inch heels with no platform and were replicas of Janessa's. The top of the boots came over her knees and partway up her thighs exposing the same expanse of skin between them and the slits in the skirt.

Galadriel wore her ring, a sparkling crystal necklace and matching earrings. Upon her head was a silver circlet holding the elaborate twists that kept her hair off her face in place. The length fell down her back in cascading golden waves.

Janessa's outfit was clearly the original upon which Galadriel's was based, but the Lady upstaged the woman with her own take on it, shining like a jewel. The two exuded quiet confidence and strength as they descended the stairs.

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Haldir shifted uncomfortably for a moment, closing his mouth as he continued to watch the females descend.

Janessa was in Celeborn's usual place, Galadriel's hand in hers. While Galadriel evinced light and the sky itself Janessa embodied darkness and danger and fire. Both screamed sexuality with every step, every sway of their hips.

The two females had not failed to notice the movements of two particular males, knowing smiles gracing their rouged lips.

Haldir murmured for Celeborn's ears only, "Thank the Valar these tunics…"

Celeborn nodded slightly, acknowledging their females had had the foresight of thought to prevent them at least that small embarrassment, his mouth still hanging open.

As Haldir watched the two glorious females descend he found himself drawn into another momentary memory.

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Several days prior to the festival…

Haldir had been returning from a training class when he heard pulsing music coming from his talan. Curious, he hastened his steps. Entering the flat he found the front room empty so he continued on to the bedroom where the music was emanating from. He recognized the voice as belonging to someone Janessa called "Madonna."

[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Rejection, love without doubt]

Entering his bedroom Haldir was greeted with a sight that immediately brought his length to hardness, tightening his leggings uncomfortably.

Janessa was undulating with the beat of the song in a decidedly sexual manner wearing only a light tank top and shorts. Eyes closed, her body undulated like one unending wave.

[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Rejection, love without doubt]

Janessa's eyes snapped open her movements never stopping as her clearly aroused gaze met Haldir's heated one. She began breathing the words along with the singer, moving towards the Marchwarden.

I don't, don't care if it's not right
[don't go near the fire, don't go in the dark]
To have your arms around me
[don't give in to your desire, 'cause he's gonna break your heart]

Haldir took a step back, depositing his bow and quiver in the other room before turning to find Janessa before him, drawing his arms around her as she began to move against him.

I want to feel what it's like
[let go, let go]
Take all of you inside of me

Janessa placed one leg on either side of his thigh, her hip rubbing against Haldir's growing arousal. She placed his hands on her hips, her own going to his, guiding him into her rhythm.

In your eyes [in your eyes], forbidden love

Janessa looked deep into those bottomless blue eyes, bringing a smile to the guardian's lips as he moved with her.

In your smile [in your smile], forbidden love

She drew one finger along his bottom lip, smiling along with him.

In your kiss [in your kiss], forbidden love

Haldir bent his knees, dropping his hips so he was even with her mouth, swiftly capturing it with his, her legs now straddling his thigh.

If I had one wish love would feel like this [love would feel like this]

The Marchwarden's arms had wrapped around her as they moved, drawing her to him, one hand resting between her shoulder blades, the other resting at the base of her spine as they moved, Haldir endeavoring to deepen the kiss as he kept an ear to the lyrics. She chose this song for a reason, luring me back here. She's trying to tell me something.

I know that you're no good for me
That's why I feel I must confess

Janessa's hands rested against Haldir's chest, sliding across the fabric before undoing the catches of his tunic. He released her for a moment as she slid her hands up over his shoulders, drawing the garment down his arms until it fell to the floor.

What's wrong is why it feels so right
I want to feel your sweet caress

Janessa immediately brought her hands up under Haldir's under-tunic, sliding it quickly up and over his head, letting him finally discard it. Haldir swayed in time with her, his hands trailing down her back as she sang along, her voice a bare whisper. What are you trying to tell me Melamin?

In your eyes [in your eyes], forbidden love
In your smile [in your smile], forbidden love
In your kiss [in your kiss], forbidden love
If I only had one wish love would feel like this [love would feel like this]

Haldir's hands caught the bottom of her top, drawing it up over her head then tossing it away. He clasped her to him, listening, his eyes locked on hers. His eyes widened imperceptibly as the words of the song began to sink in.

If I only had one wish
Love would always feel like this
Wishin' on the stars above
Forbidden love

He looked at Janessa with dawning awareness as he finally noticed the unshed tears shining in her eyes. You're trying to tell me that WE are forbidden. We are not meant to be, yet you choose to still be here with me. Have you made a decision that you believe I will neither like nor accept?

If I only had one dream
This would be more than it seems
Forbidden love [forbidden love]

The two continued to move to the beat, Janessa's hands played across his chest while Haldir's rested against her back. Janessa's voice caught as she continued.

[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
Rejection [love without doubt]
Is the greatest aphrodisiac

It finally hit Haldir that his reaction to this was key. You haven't made a decision, even a preliminary one, but you're at the point where you need to come to some kind of agreement with yourself. Legolas has been playing on your mind heavily the last few days and you feel pushed to this. I will not simply walk away from you.

In your eyes [in your eyes], forbidden love
In your smile [in your smile], forbidden love
In your kiss [in your kiss], forbidden love
If I only had one wish love would feel like this [love would feel like this]

Janessa silently begged him with her eyes to somehow understand what was going through her head. She had purposefully chosen the song hoping to convey the conflict that was warring in her heart. She needed to make a decision, not a final one, Haldir would not ask that of her, yet. But she needed to make a decision that at least would give her peace here and now. Stay or go is what it came down to. Please, please understand what it is I am asking. I can't form the words myself.

In your eyes [in your eyes], forbidden love
In your smile [in your smile], forbidden love
In your kiss [in your kiss], forbidden love
If I only had one wish love would feel like this [love would feel like this]

Haldir brought his head down crushing his lips to hers as he bent down to grasp her about her hips, lifting her off her feet. Janessa's arms wrapped around his neck and her legs about his waist. As he carried her to the bed, Haldir felt a single tear find its way down her face.

[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
Love should always feel like this
Heaven forgive me, never forbid me

He laid her down on the pallet, covering her with his body. Her decision made, Janessa slammed the mental equivalent of a 2-foot thick steel door down on her link with Legolas. The resulting silence stunned her and she gasped against Haldir's mouth. The Marchwarden drew back for a moment as she laughed.

[Love without guilt, love without doubt]
Love should always feel like this
Heaven forgive me, never forbid me

In the silence following the song Janessa gasped, "It's quiet." Haldir was clearly confused as she insisted again, "It's quiet! And I don't have to turn off the CD player!"

Haldir finally grasped the enormity of her words as she singed him with a scorching kiss and a new throbbing beat began to play. She severed her link to Legolas. He's not hovering in the back of her mind anymore! Haldir returned her kiss with equal fervency as in the back of his mind he registered the current singer as Shirley Manson.

I would die for you
I would die for you
I've been dying just to feel you by my side
To know that you're mine

Janessa's hands reached down between them to release the ties on Haldir's leggings as he kicked off his boots. Once she succeeded, she used her feet to push them over and down his hips till they fell to the floor.

Haldir deftly undid the laces of Janessa's shorts, standing up to grasp the material, pulling the shorts and her panties off with one quick motion. He then kicked his leggings away, climbing onto the bed, settling himself between Janessa's thighs, poised at her entrance.

I will cry for you
I will cry for you
I will wash away your pain with all my tears
And drown your fear

Janessa arched her back, wrapping her legs around Haldir's hips, pulling him to her. Heeding their mutual need, Haldir slammed his full length home inside her as she screamed out his name. Janessa pulled him down for a searing kiss as she arched her hips up to meet his thrusts.

I will pray for you
I will pray for you
I will sell my soul for something pure and true
Someone like you

Haldir set a fast pace recognizing neither one needed very much to be pushed over the edge.

See your face every place that I walk in
Hear your voice every time that I'm talking
You will believe in me
And I will never be ignored

Janessa growled against Haldir's lips, bringing her knees up on either side of his chest. Janessa pulled on one of his arms, forcing him to shift his weight to the other. When he did she swung her leg up so her ankle was on his shoulder. Catching on to her intention Haldir shifted his weight the other way as she repeated the maneuver, never once slowing his thrusts.

I will burn for you
Feel pain for you
I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart

Haldir closed his eyes for a moment releasing a groan as Janessa used her heels to pull him closer, crossing her ankles behind his neck.

And tear it apart

Haldir opened his eyes as she used her leverage to pull him down for another kiss. I had no idea she was THIS flexible.

I will lie for you
Beg and steal for you
I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
You're just like me

Haldir moaned loudly as Janessa's hands found their way to the backs of his thighs then his cheeks. Their coupling was rough and raw, reflecting their desperate need for completion.

Violate all the love that I'm missing
Throw away all the pain that I'm living
You will believe in me
And I can never be ignored

He howled as he felt her nails dig in increasing the depth he entered her. He belatedly realized he was moving with the beat of the song. He opened his eyes, looking into hers and cut her off before she uttered the word that always drove him over the edge. "I know," he murmured roughly, increasing the intensity of his thrusts.

I would die for you
I would kill for you
I will steal for you
I'd do time for you
I will wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sink ships for you

He dropped to kiss her, her legs pressed against his chest, fingers digging into his cheeks as they neared release, their movements becoming faster, more desperate, almost frenzied.

To be close to you
To be part of you
Cause I believe in you
I believe in you

Janessa wrenched her mouth from Haldir's drawing in a deep breath as she felt her inner muscles clench around his length, signaling her release. She screamed his name in tandem with him as he slammed into her several more times before collapsing against her.

I would die for you

Haldir let her muscles milk him dry as they listened to the final strains of the song wash over them. He moved his arms so she could wrap her legs around his torso instead, settling his face in the curve of her neck as she brought her arms up around his back. She sighed audibly, rubbing her cheek against his hair, clearly content. As he breathed Haldir realized the scent of their coupling permeated the room, the thought making him smile.

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The flashback took mere seconds to run through Haldir's head. He snapped back to reality again, shook his head slightly to find the females had only descended two steps in the time the scene ran through his head. He looked at Celeborn from the corner of his eye before discretely nudging the Lorien Lord.

Celeborn blinked slowly and looked at Haldir, only then realizing his mouth was still hanging open. He closed it with an audible click, inclining his head slightly in thanks to the Marchwarden, and looked back to the females as they continued their descent in hushed silence.

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Galadriel and Janessa had not failed to notice the males' reactions to their appearance. Janessa heard Galadriel's voice in her head, You were right my dear. Catching flies.

It was all Janessa could do to keep the serene look on her face and not bust out laughing at the Lady's comment. Let's hear it for military bearing! She sent back, And *ahem* adjusting…Mission accomplished.

The feeling of the Lady's mirth swept over Janessa in a warm glow as she heard Galadriel's response, And we're just getting started…

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