The Jewel of Mirkwood

(A/N) To celebrate the 50th Chapter of this story, I thought Leggy needed to get something special. Sooooooo here it is.

Chapter 50

Legolas could hardly believe what had just been said and despite the pressing need for an answer the prince could only stare at Lord Glorfindel his mouth agape and his eyes glazed in wonderment. Not more than an hour ago he had been lost in the depths of despair and misery wishing himself far away from Lorien and all that he had done. Yet now here before him sat the most wonderful elf he had ever met and was asking for permission to become his lover. Legolas had felt safe against Glorfindel chest wrapped in the elders arms and he would have been content with just knowing that Glorfindel wanted him to go to Imaldris. Never in his wildest dreams had he thought Glorfindel would propose such a relationship, especially after how horribly he had embarrassed himself at the feast. It took a long time before Legolas finally realised he had been staring in silence at the elder elf causing the seneschal some obvious distress. Legolas felt Glorfindel’s hands begin twitching nervously around his own and knew he had to speak soon or risk upsetting Glorfindel through his silence. Taking a deep steadying breath Legolas twisted his hands in Glorfindel’s so that their fingers were entwined much the same as they had been during the dance.

“I..I..w-would l-like very much to..to have you court me Lord Glorfindel.” Nervously Legolas let the words spill from his lips and watched in ore as the seneschals face softened in warmth before a beaming smile broke upon his face.

“That is a relief, I could not have bore such pain if you would have rejected me.” Legolas could only watch in amazement as Glorfindel closed his eyes and tilted his head towards the stars his face alight with many emotions that Legolas could not decipher one from another. As Legolas continued to stare at Glorfindel’s face he became suddenly aware of his inexperience in the face of this new turn in his life. Reluctant to disturb Glorfindel’s obvious moment Legolas cleared his throat and tugged softly on the elder’s tunic. Glorfindel instantly dropped his gaze back to Legolas, the content smile still warmly present on the elders face.

“I must tell you that I have never had a lover before and I do not know a lot about…..things and how they work.” Legolas stumbled over his words and lowered his gaze from Glorfindel’s suddenly unsure if the Lord would want him still knowing he was so inexperienced. “I will have to tell Filgree and Haldir I promised them I would not do anything without them knowing first and I must warn you I am prone to embarrassing myself in the most inappropriate ways. Like tonight when we were dancing together.” The prince felt sick to the stomach as he remembered what he had done at the feast and wished he could turn back time and prevent it happening. However that was not to be and so Legolas had to face Glorfindel’s reaction to it, for surely the blonde had seen everything. Legolas was a little startled however to hear the blond Lord begin chuckling to himself at his rushed declaration. Looking up in confusion Legolas waited patiently for Glorfindel to stop laughing before staring at him pointedly as he silently questioned the Lord. Sensing Legolas discomfort Glorfindel reached forward and rested his hand on Legolas flushed cheek, and stared openly into the innocent green orbs.

“I confess Legolas that I do not care about your inexperience. It is not your abilities that I seek merely your love. I believe in time you will learn a lot about………things and how they work.” Glorfindel paused having used exactly the same words Legolas had said only moments before making the young prince blush a beautiful shade of red. “I have no objections to you informing Filgree and Haldir of our arrangement but I will remind you that you are of your majority now and do not need permission from anyone to do what you wish.” Legolas nodded understandingly as he felt Glorfindel’s thumb gently begin caressing his cheek in a soft circular motion that sent shivers of warmth down his spine. “And as for being prone to embarrassment? I cannot condemn you for being nervous for it is only nerves that serve to cause you embarrassment. You are young Legolas and will learn in time that embarrassment while uncomfortable has tos to all of us, at times but then we forget it and move on.” Legolas bit his lip nervously and despite Glorfindel’s words was sure the Lord would not forgive the incident at the feast so easily. It had been humiliating especially in front of so many people.

“But tonight I made a fool of myself surely you saw my……” Legolas hesitated to say the words having never been forced to discuss such a private topic with anyone before. Before he could say the word however Glorfindel interrupted him quite unexpectedly with a chaste kiss. Legolas eyes went wide in astonishment as he felt Glorfindel’s soft moist lips softly touch his own. Having the blond so close was almost too intoxicating and Legolas’ eyes automatically fluttered closed as the sweet smell of forest pine and fragrant flowers engulfed him. Legolas tensed a little as he felt Glorfindel’s hand slip from his cheek to the back of his head holding him close as the soft kiss continued. After a moment of pure bliss Glorfindel slowly pulled away from the prince his hand still supporting Legolas now limp body. With his eyes still closed Legolas weakly lifted his hand and slowly touched the tips of his fingers to his lips where only a moment before Glorfindel’s had been. Involuntarily Legolas flicked his tongue across his moistened lips easily tasting Glorfindel upon his tongue. Legolas thought Glorfindel tasted wonderful of elderflower and sweet wine. With a dreamy sigh Legolas slowly opened his eyes his fingers still hovering above his lips. Glorfindel was gazing at him intently a slightly smug expression on his face as he saw Legolas smile giddily back at him.

“First kiss?” Glorfindel inquired softly of him and Legolas could only nod weakly in reply. Legolas heard the blond seneschal chuckle quietly before he slowly removed his hand from where it had tangled in Legolas still wet locks. Silently Legolas mourned the loss of the elders supporting hand but was still to wrapped up in the thoughts of his first kiss to bother objecting. “What I saw tonight Legolas was only a beautiful elf lost in the wonders of own thoughts. You did not embarrass yourself at all and I am positive Lord Elrond and Lord Celeborn will forgive your unintentional slip.” Legolas seemed to gain a little more awareness in his dreamy haze and managed to register what Lord Glorfindel had said. The prince could not prevent the sigh of relief that whispered from his lips. If Glorfindel had not noticed his predicament at the feast when he was so close then perhaps everyone else had missed it also at their extended distance from him. Things were definitely looking up for him.

A strong wind gust however wrapped its way through Legolas chilled body. During the course of their conversation Legolas’ damp clothes had soaked through both blankets and his cloak making him feel the terribly cold wind more acutely. Legolas shivered and pulled the blankets tighter about his person as the wind seemed to pick up in intensity. Thank-fully Glorfindel had noticed the prince’s sudden cold and instantly stood to his feet again whistling for his horse. “Come Legolas, I have kept you out here in the cold for too long already, please forgive my inattention to you. You will catch a chill in your damp clothes, let us return to the city quickly and get you warm and dry.” Legolas gratefully accepted Glorfindel’s offered hand as help up from the ground. The prince had not noticed how late it had become and how cold it suddenly was. Glorfindel’s brown mare came from the shadows of the trees into the glow from the pool and Legolas watched as the seneschal arranged the saddlebags on the horse side so that both of them would fit comfortable on the back of the horse. Legolas blushed as Glorfindel stripped off his own cloak and wrapped it around Legolas shoulders having seen the elf shudder for a second time in as many moments before helping Legolas up onto the horse. Legolas moved forward on the horse as Glorfindel hoisted himself up behind him before settling back against the elder’s frame. “Relax my sweet prince you are safe with me.” Legolas smiled secretly to himself as he felt Glorfindel pull him close to his chest, his arms wrapping around the prince waist as he took hold of the reigns. Obediently Legolas relaxed into the warmth of Glorfindel’s body as the elder lord spurred his horse on and turned them back towards the city.

Legolas noted with slight worry that Glorfindel had set a fairly slow pace for the horse, which meant that the Lord himself was suffering in pain still with his injured back and the horse ride was doing nothing for him. Legolas cursed himself for running so far away from the city forcing Glorfindel to come so far on horseback. The prince told himself he would apologise to the Lord and inquire after his own health when they were back in the warmth of his talon. Legolas had never dreamed that his coming of age feast would end like this but inside he was bursting with happiness. He cared for Lord Glorfindel and truly believed that the seneschal cared for him just as much in return. Although Legolas was still a little nervous about the details pertaining to being classed as Lord Glorfindel’s lover it was still an exhilarating feeling to know he had experienced his first kiss with someone so special as the seneschal. Legolas could hardly wait to tell Filgree of everything that had happened and he would have to apologise for running off so unannounced and leaving Filgree to explain to all the guests. Still everything was per and and Legolas smiled contently as he felt the strong, comforting body pressed against him. He was in love for the first time in his life and it felt amazing.

TBC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(A/N) Well now we leap into the wonderful world of courtship as we plough ever forward to the ultimate fuck. Be assured more of Erestor's love interest will come to light as well a few other surprises concerning our Glorfy. While paradise is nice while it lasts someone's always got to spoil the party............*laughs evily*