The sound of crying reached his elven ears once again and Legolas could not help but frown, this had been the fifth time of hearing the strange yet horrid sound, and this time he was certain he'd heard it so with a long suffering sigh he set off to find his Father.

"Ada someone has invaded Greenwood once again, a human by the sounds of their crying" he rattled off finding Thranduil wandering the gardens his wife had adored, elven king turned sharply on his heel though at his son's words.

He certainly looked angry as Thranduil stalked by Legolas letting his ears lead him forward as they searched out the intruder to their home, face a mask of fury as we went several of the guard jumping from his path and by extension their princes as well.

By the time they found the sound of the crying Legolas had calmed massively and his Father stood to the side unsure of how to handle the situation as the one who was emitting those sounds was nothing more than a tiny child of hardly two months and a girl no less.

Something else drew their attention as well slightly, though hardly noticeable unless you were looking, pointed ears signifying her status as part of their race a mix of another as well "What shall we do Ada" Legolas questioned staring down at the child uncertainly.

"Good question" Thranduil glanced at the little baby coldly but also unwilling to let the girl fade as she was an elf though only part probably not even that much "We will leave her in someone else's capable hands" he finally decided prepared to walk away.

For as King he had no time to take care of squabbling and fussy children but his body refused to move, something about the child captured him as if she was a warm ray of sunlight finally shining down on their woodland realm.

Legolas looked shocked as his Father, who had just decided to leave the girl with someone else, bent and scooped the child into his arms, "Ada" he asked not sure what was going on, never did his Father interact with the younger elflings in the wood.

Yet now here he was holding a child, a baby of only two months no less "We will raise her, I feel she will become a great aranel someday" Thranduil stated heading towards the throne room to present the tiny girl to everyone.

"Aranel so she is to be my Muinthel" Legolas inquired suddenly much more excited about the child's presence for he'd always wanted to have a younger sibling, Thranduil gave a tense nod still not sure what was possessing him to do this but unable to take back his words or actions now.

The girl chose that moment to let out a happy gurgle reaching up to place her tiny hand on the Elven King's cheek her other hand clasped around the necklace that was clasped around her neck, Thranduil glanced down into amethyst colored eyes with his own blue ones and gave a rare smile.

Whispers immediately filled the halls of the woodland realm as the trio made their trek to the throne room guards and all others alike wanting to know what was going on until finally Thranduil was stood by his throne, Legolas at his side and the tiny peredhel girl in his arms still.

"King Thranduil" the captain of his guard approached Tauriel, her green eyes focused on the child "Has something happened" she asked knowing that she might not receive an answer, she didn't get one right away and so Tauriel took a step back.

Once the loud noises slowed and the room was filled with absolute silence Thranduil raised the baby for all to see "Know this, this girl I have claimed as a daughter, she is next in line for the throne and you're Aranel, her name is Evangeline Clearwater" he stated.

His tone brooked no judgment from anyone and the room was swiftly emptied as Thranduil climbed the steps to his throne and took a seat Evangeline still rested in his arms "I'm sure Muinthel is hungry I'll go see about getting her something to eat Ada" Legolas left just as quickly hurrying down the kitchens.

Leaving his Father alone with the little girl, already she was brightening all that had been dark in his world, much like a ray of sunlight would do, yes he had named her aptly "You will be a great Aranel" Thranduil murmured assuring himself of his decision one last time.

With a nod of his head he settled down as did Evangeline her grip loosening on the necklace revealing the stone that had been held in her hand an amethyst that matched her eyes, he wondered about it but he had no idea where she came from.

Eight minutes later Legolas returned and Evangeline was taken from him so that she could be fed and then placed down for a nap in her own room that had been quickly set up, and so that was how Evangeline spent her first day in the woodland realm of Mirkwood formerly known as Greenwood.

Translations:

Ada: Father

Aranel: Princess

Muinthel: Sister

Are: Sunlight