Though I couldn't make her understand it seems eventually I would have to fight her. If I have to fight her to make her understand that I am not leaving then I will. Any punishment would be worth it.

I see Legolas and his father just ahead of me in the throne room speaking about something. I decide to keep my distance when Thranduil notices me.

"Belowin, come you can hear what we speak of." Thranduil says.

I walk forward joining him and Legolas. I notice they have some kind of map before them. I begin to wonder what they are talking about as I start to listen.

"These spiders are going to come with more numbers until we figure out what to do father." Legolas says.

"We are to guard our land only, I care not for the others." Thranduil tells him looking down at the map.

"At least three of them are coming this way father. We should be able to destroy them before they even try to enter the city." he says pointing to a spot in the forest.

"Take a group out and kill them then, after that return here Legolas." Thranduil says as he starts to walk away.

I look over and see Tauriel enter the room with a few other men by her side. Of course Legolas is going to take her out there.

"We are ready to go my King." Tauriel says to Thranduil.

I can feel my blood start to boil, I knew it I should have just taken her down when I had the chance. Apparently Legolas notices this and takes my hand.

"Legolas, a word now" Thranduil calls out to him.

As Legolas walks away Tauriel comes my way with her men. I look at her and I know that the anger in my body is barely controlled.

"What's the matter Princess? Do you not want Legolas to protect his kingdom?" she ask me sarcastically.

"You have no idea what thoughts run through my head, for if you did you would not be standing before me." I tell her as I glare at her.

"You don't scare me princess. I could fight you any day you name it I will be there." she says taunting me.

"Belowin, you will be going as well. After all you must learn how to kill these creatures if somehow they do try to reach the city." Legolas says as he looks our way.

Tauriel looks at me surprised and I just smile at her.

"I hope you can run faster then my arrow can fly." I tell her as she turns and walks away with her men.

I look back to Thranduil and Legolas. I can see a odd smile on Thranduil's face. Was this his idea? Some way to prove myself? Legolas comes to my side and I give him an odd look.

"Why the sudden change of not allowing me out of the palace?" I ask him.

"I believe this way your skills as a warrior will be seen as well. Father suggested this to make sure you knew how to deal with the spiders as well." Legolas says as we walk out.

I figured it was his idea. After Legolas takes me to my chambers I quickly change into my traveling outfit. Putting my sword at my side and my bow behind me. I walk out to find Legolas already ready sitting there outside my door waiting for me.

"You ready to go?" I ask him.

"Yes, we are only taking five others with us." Legolas says taking my hand as we walk out.

Deep in the forest we can hear creatures all around us. Everywhere we turn different noises come from all around. I grab my bow with an arrow and hold it close to me. All the sudden one of the giant creatures jump us from behind. I turn around to see it about to kill an elf. I release my arrows just to hit it to distract it my way.

It follows where my arrow came from and begins to chase after me. I see a tree before me and decide to run up it and flip back onto the creatures back where I take another arrow and hit it at its kill point. After that the creature falls to the ground dead and I jump down off its back.

"Seems like you are showing off a bit don't you think?" Tauriel asks me.

"I killed it and you didn't get over it I also saved that ellon's life!" I tell her as I walk past her.

"Princess!" she calls out.

I turn around and see a blade coming my way I move a few inches to the left and the blade lands in the tree behind me. That's it! I have held out as long as I can. She just laughs as she takes her blade out and I take mine out.

A ellon who saw us fighting went scurrying to Legolas as fast as he could. Legolas looked to the ellon confused.

"My prince, Tauriel has taken up arms against the future princess and this time she is not refusing." the solider tells him.

Legolas runs over to see what the ellon said was true, Tauriel and I were fighting. He didn't know what to do then one of them fell to the ground very much to his surprise Tauriel was the one who fell as I held my her blade to Tauriel's throat.

"I have defeated you now may we please get back to the real problem here?" I yells as Tauriel then turns to me shocked. "Don't think I wouldn't have killed you but I don't want these spiders to live any longer then they have."

After defeating the last two spiders we were back at the palace and Tauriel had not said a word to me. Well that was one plus side. Legolas did not seem angry or anything like that he just seemed concerned. As we walked into the throne room Thranduil was off his throne looking out one of the openings.

"Do you find it wise to attack one of your fellow warriors Tauriel?" Thranduil asks.

He knows already? We just got back. I look to my left and see Legolas looking my way.

"No my king, she defeated the spider alone and I just decided to attack her." Tauriel confesses.

"You decided to attack the future princess of this Kingdom? Right after she had just defeated a spider?" he asks coldly. "Hear me now elleth, you are no longer allowed in the presence of my son or Belowin. If I hear word that you are then you will be dismissed from this kingdom."

He's serious isn't he? I guess just like me he grew tired of her games as well.

"She doesn't deserve the prince! She is no one of true worth. She is not even from this Kingdom!" Tauriel says stepping out of our line.

"You dare tell me who is deserving of my son?! You have no right! Even if Belowin were not here I would never allow you and Legolas to be!" He yells before Tauriel turns and walks out of the room.

Legolas and I stay silent.

"I expect you two not to go near her as well. Especially you Legolas the slightest bit of attention you show her and she takes it for more then its worth." Thranduil says returning to his throne.

"Yes, father." Legolas says as he turns to me taking my hand and escorting me out of the throne room to the hall.

"I believe you told me you would not fight her?" Legolas questions me.

"She threw a blade at me! What was I suppose to do Legolas keep ignoring her? If you wish to stand by her side please tell me so I may return home at once!" I tell him as I pull my hand away.

"Of course not! I would defend you before all others." he tells me trying to come to my side.

"Then what are you doing right now?!" I ask him.

"I was asking a question Belowin that is all. I offer no defense on her part." he tells me as he manages to take my hand again.

"Legolas our wedding is in less than two weeks, I will not enter a marriage where I am not loved in the others eyes. So make your true decision quickly." I say as I turn and walk away from him.

Two days came and went still no word from Legolas. I was preparing myself for the worst for it was true a part of me was growing to love him. I walk into the throne room where Thranduil sits on his throne.

"Is there something you need Belowin?" he asks barely looking my way.

"No, just walking to keep my mind at ease." I tell him as I turn to walk out.

"He will chose you Belowin, you have given him something no one else could." I hear Thranduil say as I walk out of the room.

I start to walk to my room when I see someone ahead of me. I look and see Legolas about to knock on my door.

"Legolas?" I ask him.

He turns to me rather surprised.

"Belowin I came to speak with you about the question you asked me two days ago." he says as I walk to him.

"Do I need to start packing my bag?" I ask him.

"No, I chose you as I have before. You are different from any other elleth I have ever met. You fight for those you love and what you believe in. I want to marry you. If you will still have me?" he says handing me a small red flower.

"Legolas, I am sorry I am a jealous person I admit that now but I can not stand to have my heart broken. If you swear to me that you have eyes for me and me only then yes I will still marry you." I tell him taking the flower with a smile.

"I swear it Belowin." Legolas says as he takes me in his arms.