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And so she set upon the laborous task of drawing a bath. Huuuuuuge bath. We'll post this here briefly since I don't see any stickies titled "Bathes" up. =D
Placing multiple herbs such as yarrow, her favorite, thyme, sage, rosepetals, lavender, chamomile, and other such things, she carefully stepped into the delightfully hot water, sinking in...
Despite the rather painful stinging sensation over her multiple scabs and nearly-healed wounds.
The years out adventuring really had taken a toll on her; while she had been able to avoid most of the scars that battle offered her with the healing spring water, she had a few that weren't as fortunate. She picked away the debris and such that were in her scratches on her arms and side; while she didn't like it, it had to be done, besides, the slice above her hip was nearly healed now. Granted, it hurt like childbirth to stretch certain ways, but she was usually able to avoid it.
She cleaned away all the dirt; amazingly, her skintone went from brown-black smudged to a slightly tanned paleness, and all the stench that she really, really reeked of was also washed away. Her hair benefitted from it as well; she was able to untangled the matted mess and found the oils she couldn't wash away before had softened her hair. All the debris such as pine needles that had found a home in the knots were also released, much to her relief.
After she was done soaking for a bit, she took the poutices she had prepares, applying them to her arms where Nufeniel scratched and the rest as a facial.
"This is a luxury I've seldom been able to afford..." she purred to herself, allowing the herbs to repair her skin. Pleased wasn't the word for it.
She dried herself off, re-wrapping her wounds or scabs with bandages; she knew how much it hurt when clothing stuck and tore some of the dead skin off. Oh, she knew that allll too well. As she looked around her room, a flooding sense of nostalgia overtook her... She shook her head with a smile. She was hardly used to any of this.
Going through the clothes she had left behind before, her newfound warrior side could hardly believe she wore any of it. While familiar, they were utterly....feminine. She scratched her head, trying to make up her mind. She noticed a few of the more.... suggestive dresses with a stifled laugh, remembering quite vividly the times she had stunned Legolas with such apparel. No, this time she decided to surprise him with a pale pink and silver velvet dress that emphasized her curves and the fitness she had achieved adventuring. The nice thing about the long sleeves and optimum coverage was that it disguised and hid any scars or bandages she didn't want noticed.
Giving a kitten hiding beneath the bed a pat on the head, she exited, returning to where Legolas was to continue looking after him.

Legolas, though rather embarrassed by the entire scene of Sallia carrying him, let her have her fun. At least he did not have any boots she could steal.
When Sallia set him on the bed, the blond Elf stood and went about making a fire in the hearth as his wife dressed for bed. None of Legolas' clothes were actually in the room, so he had to settle for what he had been wearing.

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Ima yuuhi ga moeochite iku
Shizuka na umi ni tokekomu you ni
Anata to miteru kono keshiki
Yakitsukete oku wa
Futatabi arashi ga yatte kuru
Ano kata ga abunai
Soto no teki kara heiwa wo mamoreru no wa
Anata to watashi

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Now the evening sun is blazing as it sets
As if it were melting into the calm sea
Looking at it with you, this scene
Will burn into my memory
Once again a storm will come this way
The one, she is in danger
Peace can be protected from the foreign enemies
By only you and me

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Legolas slipped into bed not long later, the hearth roaring with a warm and lovely fire. Sallia laid down next to him, her head on his chest and one arm drapped over his torso. The prince closed his eyes, sighing in contentment.
"Long have I waited for this moment." he whispered with a smile.
His left hand held onto Sallia's hand that was drapped across him. His right, played lightly with the ends of the woman's hair as he held her close.

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Unmei ni kansha shitai
Anata to meguriaeta kara
Itsuwari no seijaku wo kowashite
Futari de kachitoru shinjitsu no heiwa

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I want to thank destiny
Because I was able to meet you
Break through the silence of the lies and
Together we will secure true peace

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Looking to the open curtains, Legolas could see the stars shinning brightly in the night sky. The storm clouds had departed, and with them, the current threat. With Nufeniel in their hands, Melkor would be silent for a while... though bidding her strength.
Such things weighed upon the prince's mind constantly, but the one thing that pressed it's way through such fears and musings... was Sallia.
Pointing to the window, Legolas smiled. "I believe that stars are shinning for you, meleth nin... For you and your return here. I have not seen them so bright in many a long night."

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Hito wa dare mo hitori botchi de
Kodoku na tabi wo tsuzukete ikiru
Anata ni tadoritsuku hi made
Sou omotte ita
Donna ni kizu tsuki tsurakute mo
Dare ni mo amaenai
Itsumo jibun no kimochi ni sunao na hito
Issho ni itai

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People are all alone, every one
Living on a journey of solitude
Until the day I found my way to you
That is what I thought
Whatever injuries or hardships one has
One who won't depend on anyone
And is always true to their own feelings
I want to be with

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Legolas sighed, looking at the strands of Sallia's hair that were entwined with his fingers.
"You have been gone for quite a while, meleth nin... Iwas wondering... When... when we parted last, you were with child. I fear asking such a question but, what ever became of the child?"

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Koukai wa shite inai
Anata to susunda michi da kara
Kimerareshi hoshi no shita
Jiai wa umareru mae kara sadame no senshi

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I am not having regrets
Because this is the path I went down with you
It was decided beneath the stars
Since before when affection was born, we are soldiers of destiny

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As the prince waited for Sallia's answer, he focused his eyes on the crackling fire, letting it's warmth and light calm his racing heart.

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Unmei ni kansha shitai
Anata to meguriaeta kara
Itsuwari no seijaku wo kowashite
Futari de kachitoru shinjitsu no heiwa

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I want to thank destiny
Because I was able to meet you
Break through the silence of the lies and
Together we will secure true peace

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(((OOC: Song used was "Senshi No Omoi" which is Neptune/Michiru's Image song for Sailor Stars.)))

(((OOC: I'm just gonna say this here... but I've got the strangest urge to make a music video of Legolas with the Haruka&Michiru theme song from Sailor Moon... don't ask... even I can't explain it...)))

(((OOC: OMG! I just learned I can take Fencing AND Archery AND Japanese Language courses at NMSU! I'm so happy... *cries*)))

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Legolas shook his head, "No actually... I have never been to those places before... I mean, I have been to Bree, but that is as far as I have ever traveled." the prince answered, "And, as much as I would hate to see you go, I just... I can hardly wait to see him." Legolas said, a smile of joy on his features. "Vala... He certainly is a gift from the Valar. Ai! If Xarik'n does not help you, I will never give him another sweet again!"

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(((OOC: MERRY AND THE BILLY LLAMA SONG! Hehehehe! Im Meleth Le, Mellon Nin!!!! Click on the gif of Billy in my sig to download the song... FREAKIN HILARIOUS!)))

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Legolas nodded, "You will have all the sweets you require and more, Xarik'n. You have my word on that." the prince was actually giddy inside now, the anticipation of actually meeting his son was going to be getting the better of him, he knew. "How old is he, Sallia?" Legolas suddenly asked, having forgotten to before, "I mean, when was he born? Valar! I do not think I am really ready to be a father!" he sighed, "No wait, first things first, meleth. You will be gone for how long? I... AI! I wish I could go with you... but I... well... Perhaps Legede and my father can handle things in my absence..." the prince mused, wondering how Thranduil would react to the news that he was now, confirmed, a grandfather.

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"Xarik'n, you never told me you could paint." Legolas said, speaking of the picture but also giving a nod the demon in the process.
He made it seem like a yes to the picture, when in reality, it was a yes to his proposal to follow Sallia.
"Unless of course..." the prince continued, "You painted a picture of him, meleth nin. I just never would think of Xar as the creative type." Legolas joked. "But yes, I would and yes, I should see about my people in the morning and look to their safety. However, if we can put an end to Nufeniel's terror, we may be safe for a time."

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Legolas said nothing as Sallia left, knowing she would return with time. While she was gone, he stood, walking over to the balcony doors and pushing them open. A cold breeze whipped his hair out behind him, but he paid it no mind.
The prince smiled as he leaned against the railing. He had a son... an adorable son at that who, in the archer's perspective, looked almost like his sister at that age.
"Vala..." Legolas whispered, smiling as he said it, "These years of solitude and grief... they were well worth it for this."
The silence of the eve however, brought back painful longings to Legolas. He could always hear the call of the sea, but on this night, he had something more important to think of.
He was not just a prince or a warrior or a leader or a king, a son or a friend or a brother or a husband.
He was a father.
And he would follow Sallia to the ends of the earth if he had too.

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Legolas turned to reguard Shanra, "What is it?" he asked as he accompanied the other. "What is wrong?"

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Sallia drifted into a deep, dream-filled sleep, stretched out underneath her covers. She twitched now and again, but that was the only thing to betray what she was dreaming. It seemed as if she were wanting to run, and that things were very vivid, but the occurences seldom happened. The pillow beside her looked warm and inviting.
Of course, she wouldn't mind what option Legolas followed. She was too far gone to really care at that point. Waking up would be a different matter.