Hello eveyone! New story here that is a collaboration with my friend Kelsey! This is my first ever Lord of The Rings fanfic so excuse me if any of the information is wrong. Please comment and tell me if there is a mistake. ENJOY!~MWLS

Chapter 1

Many years ago I was born. To men I was an incredible age, but I was average compared to many elves. In my many year's on Middle Earth I have felt the world changing. This world has known little peace since the forging of the one ring and the last alliance of elves and men. I was but an elfling then, I could barley comprehend the war.

I was born in the Golden Wood to Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. My name is Melethainiel, often I am called Aranel. I am a lady of the golden wood.

Today we travel to the Kingdom of Greenwood, know known as Mirkwood fore there is a great evil that rest upon it now. In all my years, I have never been to Mirkwood. Rather strange I must admit. I have heard many great stories of the kingdom. It is said that giant spider's roam the forest. I am not afraid of silly spider's.

I stood in my chamber now, looking down below me at the elves and the elflings. I wondered if the Valar would ever bless me with having a bonded. I quickly shook myself from this thought's that bombarded my head, It was time to get ready for the journey ahead.

I looked at myself in a mirror. Many would say I was beautiful with my long white hair that ran past my hips and full lips. My eyes were an icy blue that my people said shined like the rarest gems. I pulled my long hair up half way and braided it. After that I put my silver crown that was decorated with silver flowers in their center were blue diamonds. I wore a long white dress with my immortality neckless. I was ready to make the journey know.

I walked out of my chamber and into the thrown room, where my ada (Father) and my naneth ( mother) were waiting for me.

"Aranel, are you ready?" Ada asked. I nodded

We journeyed to the stables, where our horses were waiting for us. I walked to the youngest white mare. She was beautiful, her mane was light and blonde and her coat shiny and healthy. She was given to me by my Ada when I had came of age at 50. She was a descendent of the lord of horses and therefor immortal. Her name was Vanya. I loved her.

"Hello Vanya, ready for a ride?" I spoke softly as I petted her forehead. She nickered softly and nudged my hand in response. I got upon her back and we fell in line with the others. Many of them were part of the guard including Haldir, the leader of the guard. Haldir and I were close we spent many night's practicing with our bows together. We were not in any since romantically involved, for I had not felt the pull of the need to be bonded. He was like the elder brother I never had.

I rode up, past my ada and naneth, straight to Haldir. He was in his usual legging's and tunic with his hair in the warrior braids and a bow strung on his back with a clad of arrows.

"Haldir, my dear friend, how are you this morning?" I asked, grinning. He turned his head at me and responded

"Melethainiel, my lady, I am fine"

"I have told you time and time again Haldir to call me Aranel!" I said.

He grinned, " But my lady, if I did , I would not get such as response as this" He teased. I huffed and looked at the scenery around us. We were now beginning to climb the mountain's that had to be crossed to enter Mirkwood. These mountain's were rocky and the path that lead up them was narrow, someone easily inexperienced in riding could easily go toppling over the edge. I patted Vanya on her neck to calm her.

We had about a day's journey over the mountain and into Mirkwood. Now we were on the old road that lead through Mirkwood.

Suddenly my friend, Ella, came to me.

"Aranel, we should be arriving shortly." She told me. Ella was always a very high strung elf. She always followed the rules and traditions. She didn't believe that elleth (female elves) weren't supposed to know how to defend themselves with a bow or any sort. Most of all she believed that a princess (meaning me) shouldn't be taught to use them. I just happen to be the best shooter in Lothlorien (much to her displeasure).

"It is said that that after dark that these woods are larking with dark creatures, Ella, I'm sure you are glad to be getting so close." I told her still looking forward, teasing her.

"Well, one can not be too careful." She muttered.

We continued our journey until we came across the grand kingdom. It was lovely, though not as much as Lothlorien. Little elflings and elves were waving and greeting us as we passed by them. I smiled and nodded my head.

We arrived and there were many elves that could only be King Thranduil's court. King Thranduil was tall and had long blonde hair with blue eyes. On top of his head was a spiked crown that had fresh flowers on it because it was Spring. We got off our horses and bowed respectfully, He returned our bow, as did his court.

"Hello friends! I hope your journey went well?" He asked

"Yes thank you Thranduil" My naneth said. The King nodded his head and turned to me. His eyes scanned me and I stood tall.

"You must be Melethainiel, I have heard rumors about how beautiful you were, but I must say they did not give you just." If elves could blush right now, I would diffidently be a nice pink.

"Thank you, King Thranduil" I said, bowing again. I rose up and my eyes caught an Elf's. His eyes were beautiful, like the sea. He was tall and muscular, but not overly so, but just enough to know he wielded a bow. His hair was the same as King Thranduil's, long and blonde, except his were in warrior braids. He was extremely attractive as all elves were. But there was something different about him. I could feel the pull to bond with him! By the look upon his face, I could tell he felt the need to also. That was when I noticed the small crown on his head. He was Mirkwoods Prince!

"This is my son, Legolas" King Thranduil said, Legolas stepped forward and bowed to my parent's and then turned and bowed to me. I felt the need to reach out and pull him close. I could feel my soul yearning to be joined with is. Legolas stood only a few feet away, and yet it felt like miles in my heart. My mother stood watching us with knowing eyes. My mother is an elven witch and posses the gift of the sight, past, present, and future.

"Thranduil, I believe that our kingdoms will be joined." She said and gestured to Legolas and I. We were still staring into each others eyes, not willing to let our gazes drop from one another.

"Well this causes for celebration!" He exclaimed

The others left, leaving Legolas and I.

"It seems as if we are to be bonded" I said turning away against my bodies protest to be next to him. I walked through the court yard and into the practicing area. I could hear his light foot falls following me. In the practicing area there was many bows and knives to choose from. I picked up a bow and notched and arrow and sent it flying into the target, hitting dead center.

"Yes, it would seem" He said. His voice was so beautiful, like bells. He brushed against me and grabbed the bow in my hands. Our fingers brushed against each others and a jolt was sent through me. He caught my gaze once more and fired and arrow, not looking away from my eyes. His arrow split mine through the center and imbedded itself in the target.

REVIEW and tell me what you thought! I will be doing Aranel's POV and Kelsey will be doing Legolas's (: My first ever collab story! So please tell me what you think and if there is any information that we have messed up on please feel free to tell us so!