Disclaimer: I am not Tolkien but all the characters in this story belong to me except Legolas and Thranduil. This story has no connection to A Lesson in Love. Please review and tell me your thoughts!
When Legolas was born, King Thranduil of Mirkwood found he was not ready for a son. He was not ready to be a father. He had watched children spoil the efficiency of many of his best guards. But, as King, he could not allow that to happen to him.
Much to his wife's grief, Thranduil gave baby Legolas up for adoption. A royal couple adopted Legolas and, though they were human, Thranduil was certain they would be good parents to Legolas.
But, in his haste to avoid becoming a father, Thranduil judged the human couple poorly and, in doing so, gave his son into the hands of danger!