An arranged marriage! What in the world were they thinking?! I burst out of my door and look out to Rivendell. To be honest I had no idea what I was going to do. Lord Elrond was the one who arranged the marriage of myself and some other elf from a distant place. Apparently this is my duty to accept since I am his niece. I am the one who has to throw my dreams and hope of love out the door and follow him to meet my future husband. A man I have never met in my life.

"Belowin, you and I both know that this will help our race to see two elves be wed. I do not regret my actions you will make a fine Princess." My Uncle Elrond tells me.

"That is not the point Uncle, I wish there was a way to make you understand." I tell him as I turn to look at him. "I do not want a loveless marriage."

"You will have plenty of time to fall in love with him." he tells me as we start to walk to the horses waiting nearby. "Come we must go to meet your future husband."

I reluctantly get on my horse as my uncle gets on his and we start our journey. We were traveling to Mirkwood, a place I had never been before and did not think to ever go. Our travel seems to take ages but we finally arrive and the palace. My uncle takes me by my arm into the palace and pushes me into a room and closes the door behind me.

Really? I am just going to be left here?! I keep looking at the door when I hear another door behind me open and someone else is pushed into the room with me. I turn around to find another elf staring back at me. This is how they wanted us to meet? By force? Wow I didn't think this would happen all so quickly.

We keep silent for a long time until the other elf decides to break our silence.

"I am Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood." he says walking my way.

Of course now he wants to know my name though I really don't want to give it to him. I don't want any part of this at all! He finally stops just steps before me.

"I am Belowin of Rivendell." I tell him as I bow my head slightly.

"You are a beautiful sight Belowin of Rivendell" the elf says taking my hand.

"Please, it appears we are to be married. You may call me Belowin." I tell him as I nervously walk forward.

He is rather handsome I do admit. He is tall with long blonde hair unlike my un usual red hair. As I look into his eyes I find comfort in them. I know this is odd after all I just met him. Suddenly the door opens and in walks my uncle and a man whom I can only assume to be the father of Legolas.

"It appears they will be fine with our match." I hear my uncle say. "The other elves will be happy to hear of the wedding and then in the future the little elflings."

Wait what? Are they really already discussing me having children with him? I just met him and I feel very faint all the sudden but hold myself strong as the man standing beside my uncle looks me over. He seems to be very strict and stern. I just want to hide behind Legolas though I know that would not be the best idea.

"Come Belowin, meet the king of Mirkwood." My Uncle says offering me his hand.

I look up at Legolas and break out contact as I take my Uncle's hand and he brings me before the King.

"This is my niece Belowin." My Uncle says. "This my dear niece is the King of Mirkwood Thranduil."

I bow my head making sure I do not make eye contact with him.

"She will do, not the most beautiful elf I have seen." I hear the king says as he lifts my chin up. "Hazel eyes as well."

Why is he literally examining every part of my person? When he finally releases my chin I feel someone come up behind me. I already know that is it Legolas there is no one else in here. I can already tell Legolas is a kind elf. Though I wonder where he got that from? The King turns and walks away with my uncle.

"Do not worry, he is like that will all elves. You will grow to understand him." Legolas says as he stands before me.

"Do you feel this is the right thing to do? Marry someone you do not even know?" I ask him bravely.

"It is for our people. Perhaps we could become friends after that only the Valar knows." he says as he touches my hand.

I look up him nervously. I don't know what to say he is being so honest with me. A part of me can not help but like him at least a little bit.

"You do not need to fear me Belowin, I am to be your husband not your enemy." he says as he looks me in the eyes.