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Author's Note: wow! I got really behind with this update:( but life's been in my way... family problems... hope you all can forgive me and that everyone likes it:)

Without further ado...

Estel had no idea how right he was. Laer did in fact gloat for a week straight, telling anyone and everyone how she managed to beat both the Prince of Mirkwood and her foster brother by quite a few arrows. Legolas and Estel would simply stand aside with embarrassed looks on their faces when she would recount the story. The most embarrassing time was perhaps when she told King Thranduil of the match.

Flashback...Two days ago

King Thranduil was sitting at his desk going over some most important documents when someone knocked gently on his door.

"Come in," he called not moving from his seat.

Laer came in the room grinning like a four-year-old whose parent has just given them three pounds of sugar. "Good morning your highness."

"Laer, dear child, how many times must I ask you to call me Thranduil."

"I apologize, Thranduil," she said quietly.

He smiled, "don't worry about it. Now what can I do for you?"

"Well, I just wanted to inform you that your son and my foster brother had a little archery competition not five days ago."

"Oh? And who pray tell came out the victor?"

"That's the funny part," she giggled, "I told them I would like to join and beat them both by twelve!"

King Thranduil almost fell out of his seat. He was laughing so hard he was having trouble breathing. "My dear! I cannot believe my son, the best archer in theses lands, was bested by a female! No offense of course."

"None taken. But I thought the story might brighten up your obviously dreary day of paperwork."

"Indeed it did! Thank you very much!" He then hugged her with so much force that she almost suffocated.

End Flashback

Laer felt she had done enough bragging... for now. She walked through the halls of the palace looking for something to occupy her time. I haven't spent much 'alone' time with my dear Legolas lately. Surely we should start planning the wedding or something. Deep in thought, she didn't notice the person walking towards her until it was too late. Laer walked right into them and fell to the floor.

"I'm sorry. I was not looking where I was going," she said without even looking up. When she did, she saw a hand outstretched to help her up.

"Let me help you, my princess," came the voice. Laer recognized that voice! She looked up into the beautiful blue eyes of her betrothed.

"Legolas," she breathed, "I was just thinking about you."

"What about me?"

"How we haven't spent much time alone recently. Maybe you'd like to join me for a pinic?" she winked.

"I'd love to sweetheart."

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