You were wandering in Mirkwood at night. When you looked up to the sky, the stars were shining brighter than the moon itself. You suddenly understood why the Elves adored the cold starlight so much.
Walking along the path, you discovered a big gate. The gate was covered with oak and ivy's. You felt on the doorknob if the gate was open. You knew you were trespassing in the kingdom of the elves so you had to be very cautious. You knew that if you were caught, you would be punished.
You slightly pushed the door open. You sighed. ''Thank God, no guards.'' you thought. Although you were happy that no one was in there, you also find it strange. You expected at least an army of elves to protect their king and their kingdom. It was awfully suspicious you walking here alone.
You walked through the halls of Mirkwood. You were amazed by the great glistering rooms. Suddenly you bumped into one of the guards. ''Fuck!'' you thought. You knew it was too good to be true to walk in the palace without meeting anyone.
The guard threw you in a cell. You bumped your head on the bed and you passed out. Everything went black.
You woke up wile seeing a tall ray of light standing above you. You had trouble seeing him, your sight was all blurry because of the slam on your head. While your sight was getting better, you started to see some rough details. A silver gown, long white silver hair, a crown…''Wait, what. A crown?'' you heard yourself gasping.
''I'm lying in front of the king.'' You thought ''while I am wearing roughed up and torn clothes. I am not making a good first impression.''
''Who are you?'' king Thranduil asked with his heavy and cold voice.
He was absolutely the most gorgeous elf you have ever seen. You suddenly understood why everyone respected him so much, although you couldn't make sure if it was respect that the people had for him, or just plain fear.
''I... I am (Y/N), your majesty.'' You said while you stuttered a bit.
While you looked at the Elven king, you felt your cheeks become warm. You knew that you were blushing and being aware of that made your shyness even worse.
''So, (Y/N), why were you dwelling through my realms, and why did you have the guts to even intrude my castle?'' He asked, this time with an even colder and more distant voice.
''I am a wanderer, my king. I do not have a home. I am very sorry to intrude your castle, I was so amazed by its beauty that I could not resist myself to come in and take a look.'' You tried to save yourself with some kind words. The king seems to cool down a bit.
Thranduil walked around you. When he walked, he didn't look like he was walking, he looked like he was floating on air. You felt his eyes burning on your body.
''Are you hungry from your traveling, wanderer?'' He said.
''Yes, I am, my king.''
''Get her dressed properly, she will be dining with me tonight.'' The king told the guards. He walked away without paying attention to you nor the guards.
Your heart sank into your shoes. ''Dine with the king?'' you thought, ''I don't even know how to act properly.''
The guards took you to the maids of the castle. The maids lay out a proper outfit for you to wear to dinner. They first bathed you and made you smell good with perfume and oils made from rare flowers. After that, they went to get out your dress. The dress was made from emerald green silk. When you finally got on the dress, the maidens helped you getting your corset tied and they also braided your hair. You never knew your parents, the only thing you know is that one of them was a human and the other one was an elf. You could clearly see your elfish heritage soak through now you looked like this.
When you were all dressed up, the maidens brought you back to the guard, which in their turn took you with them to the dining halls. The halls were beautiful, like nothing you have ever seen. The pillars were made of wood, carved with a braiding pattern. Branches of ivy came down looking like waterfalls.
Suddenly you were roughly snapped out of your trance-like thought when the guard saluted for king Thranduil.
"That's better.'' He said while looking at you. He grabbed you by the hand and he took you with him to your seats.
His hand felt strong and soft at the same time. You didn't even know what you expected, but it felt… different.
You sat down on your seat while Thranduil gave the sign to a handmaiden to pour some wine into the glasses. Thranduil had an exclusive taste for wine.
"Drink.'' He told you. You never even liked wine, but when he told you to drink in that tone, you did whatever he said.
You sat quietly on your seat while you ate. You were really hungry because you haven't had a proper meal in a few days, but you couldn't get a single bite down your throat. You felt Thranduil's eyes looking at you, but you didn't dare to look up, not knowing what to say when your eyes met his.
Thranduil asked you if something was wrong. He had this softness in his voice that made him sound like he was worried. You suddenly felt much more comfortable next to him. ''I'm sorry, my king. I didn't expect you to give me a place next to you at your dinner table. I am very thankful for thi..'' "Please, don't worry about it.'' he said while interrupting you. "I want you to be my handmaiden.'' He said. "You will take care of my baths, my clothes, cleaning up after me. That is your punishment for entering my kingdom.'' You felt you stomach sink in your shoes. You got lost for words. You could do nothing but listen to him and agree to him. You couldn't say no because that would mean your death.
When you were all done eating, Thranduil got up and walked to his chambers. You stayed on your seat, but after a few steps Thranduil turned around and arched up one eyebrow. That was his sign that he wanted you to come after me. You followed him to his chambers, not knowing what to do exactly.