**"Mind Games" by Collide**

Legolas POV

I walked out to the gardens, as I thought to myself my own dilemma, I have known Queen Duvainel all my life, she was always there for me, even though I did not see her after so many years. I do love her, because even though outside she is quite scary, maybe a little intimidating and very unaproachable to people that do not know her very well; she is actually the most loving, caring, and most beautiful woman I have ever known, yes, she is quite older than me, but I don't believe that love has an age limit. In the other hand there is Lady Nìdel, from what I have caught from our little encounter, she seems like the kind of elleth that will love someone unconditionally, she is attractive, dark, and so polite, the way she looked at me as she told me Duvainel's favorite flowers was beyond beautiful, as if she was trying to project something to my heart with those beautiful eyes. Such tenderness and sweetness, maybe she does have feelings for me, I should try to find out. I looked around through the flower garden and spotted the most beautiful red roses that I have seen. I decided to take one to Queen Duvainel, I walked to the rose bush and grabbed the biggest and most beautiful rose of the bunch, I took out a small dagger from behind me and cut the stem carefully, as I turned to walk away I saw the most beautiful sunflower and decided to get that one for Lady Nìdel, I don't know what she likes but I love sunflowers and I hope she does too.

Walking back into the palace, I looked down at the flowers and could not help but smile, finally I arrived at Lady Duvainels doors. I straightened myself up, I knocked quietly but there was no answer, so I decided to walk myself in quietly; I opened the door and walked in closing the door behind me as quietly as possible. Turning I saw Queen Duvainel laying on her black and red satin sheets, I could not help but smile at the beauty before me, she looked so beautiful and peaceful. Darkness suited her so well, she is definitely the queen of darkness and darkness can definitely wrap its cold arms around me. I slowly walked up to her as I kept my gaze at her and slowly leaned down to her kissing her softly on the forehead, I wanted nothing more than to just kiss her lips, but I decided to hold back realizing that maybe that would wake her up. A slight smile appeared on her face as if she felt my kiss. I smiled at the site, slowly I walked to her vanity and placed the rose neatly infront of her mirror, before turning on my heel and walking towards the doors. I turned slowly once more sighing quietly to myself, as I took in her beauty once more and finally turning back to the door. Quietly as I opened it I slid myself out and closed the door behind me.

I walked slowly towards Lady Nìdel's room doors and knocked quietly, a few seconds later she opened the door. I tilted my head as I watched her opening the door completely, her eyes changed as she realized it is me. She smiled at me and blushed, bowing her head slightly, " Prince Legolas, what a surprise to see you, may I be of assistance?", I smiled bowing back to her, "actually, I just came to give you this Lady Nìdel....", I smile showing her the sunflower in my hand, "I was at the garden and saw this beautiful sunflower, and for some reason It reminded me of you my lady", Lady Nìdel looked at me wideeyed, as she opened her mouth slightly, "however did you know my favorite flower prince Legolas?", I chuckled and shrugged, "I didn't, I just grabbed this flower because they are my favorite flower, but now that I know that they are also your favorite, I'm glad I did m' lady", I outstretched my hand with the sunflower to her as I smiled, she smiled back with so much tenderness in her facial expression, she slowly took the sunflower in her beautiful soft hands and placed it up to her nose, breathing in it's scent. She looked down at me and smiled as she softly cupped my cheek looking into my eyes, "thankyou so much Prince Legolas, this IS my favorite flower, I will cherish this sunflower forever", she leaned down at me and kissed my cheek softly. I could't help but blush slightly, and bowed, "O am glad you loved it my lady, now would you excuse me I have, important things to do, see you soon", Lady Nìdel bowed and replied, "Very well
And thankyou once again for the sunflower, you are just too sweet my dear", I bowed once more with a smile and turned on my heel walking down the hall.

Duvainel POV

The hours passed, I fell asleep on the bed. Slowly I began to come back from my slumber, opening my eyes staring up at the ceiling. I sat up and looked around me, it seems that someone came in my room because theres a beautiful red rose on the vanity. I slowly stood myself up and walked towards the vanity, carefully I picked the rose up and sniffed it's sweet perfume as my eyes closed. A smile began to form upon my face. With care, I placed it back on the vanity as I walked to the wardrobe and changed myself into a simple black dress and lace gloves, my black circlet still on my head. I went back to the vanity and looked at myself, fixing my hair slightly and fixing my makeup, yes makeup, almost always wear black eyeshadow around my eyes with other hues, I feel like it makes my bright green eyes stand out making me feel sensual. Making sure I looked visibly fine I picked up the rose and began walking down to the door slowly. Walking out I closed the door behind me, I began walking down the corridors to the outside where the courtyard is. Slowly walking I examined my surroundings, the flowers were blossoming so beautifully and the sun was shining so brightly, I was not used to that, were I come from it was always glum. I saw a bench nearby and sat myself down carefully, I looked down as I saw the red rose in my hands, I examined the rose's every detail and smiled as my mind began to wonder off. Not noticing that I was being watched, my eyes became teary, I sighed deeply. Slowly someone began walking from the corner path as they peeked over to me and finally spoked. "Beautiful day is it not?", I looked up from my gaze and quickly wiped my eyes with a smile, as I saw Legolas walk slightly closer. He frowns slightly as he kneels down infront of me. "Is everything alright, Duvainel?", I nod slightly, "ofcourse darling, ......it is quite a beautiful day isn't it?", I change the subject quickly as to not be asked questions, I look up at the sky and my surroundings, and slowly stand up, Legolas stands up and straightens up, "Yes quite so,....I was looking for you my lady, I mean, Duvainel, in behalf of my father, I apologize,.....he has never been the same ever since my mother died", I gave him a slight smile, "You don't have to apologize, I am pretty sure it must be hard for him Legolas," I looked down and scoffed slightly, "As a matter of fact, he kind of always have been this way, I am sorry that I detest your father, he could just make me want to tare my head off and throw it at him", I began to chuckle looking up at Legolas, he gave out a slight chuckle as well nodding as if to think of what I just said and what to reapond. "Yes, I know what you mean, he sometimes is very harsh, but I am sure father has his reasons", he shrugged and smiled at me, a flicker of light in his eyes came, and I couldn't help but smile even more. He is so handsome like his father I must admit, but the way he acts is way different than him, very passive, and with a very different personality then that of Thranduil, then I remembered about the way Thranduil looked at him earlier as Legolas cheered for the show previously, made but a frown to appear on my face. "You know Legolas, your father had no right to make you feel bad earlier, you are in your right to cheer on whatever makes you feel happy. But it's always like for Thranduil to ruin any sort of happiness in others", I shake my head as the event came to my mind sighing deeply and rolling my eyes in frustration. Thranduil has always frustrated me, even his mere presence would always put me in a horrid mood.

Duron POV

I was walking along the hallways as I noticed someone watching me from a distance, I ran my hand through my hair and turned around trying not to make it too obvious. My eyes caught the presence of the elleth that I had my little encounter with earlier, and I could't help but give her a mischievious smirk. I turned on my heel and walked towards her direction, wanting to get to know her. I leaned on the wall and placed a foot towards the wall and crossed my arms infront of my chest, as I looked at her to my left. "Hello there my Lady", I bowed slightly to her as she returned the bow and slowly turned her gaze to me. "What is your name may I ask you? I couldn't help but think of our little encounter earlier", I smirked at her and shyly she smiled at me and replied, " my name is Lady Ìrwen, my father is king Thranduil's captain of the Guards, and who may you be?", I got off the wall and straightened up as I took Lady Ìrwen's soft delicate hand, "my name is Duron my Lady at your service", at that I slowly leaned down and kissed her hand softly, as I looked up at her, she blushed a dark shade of red, "would you please excuse me my lady, but I have to be going, cannot wait to meet again soon", I could not help but stare at the beauty before me, she looked rather young, with blonde curls and beautiful blue eyes, and very fair skin. I have totally and completely became head over heels smitten with the young elleth before me. I hope that she feels the same way for me, otherwise I would be crushed, I might come out as a half man half elf that takes advantage of young girls, but I must now confess, I have never taken advantage of any, as a matter of fact she is my first as well, though naturally I am not shy around the opposite sex. I bow to her and turn on my heel as I walk away through the halls, I could feel her stare behind my back.