Disclaimer: I do not own The Lord of The Rings or any of its Characters or places, they belong to Tolkien.
A/N: This is my first LOTR fan fiction, so reviews would be great! It is Legolas/OC and tenth walker which I know has been done many times but please give it a chance! This is the first chapter!
Chapter One:
I slowly climb the stairs to my talan and deposit my bow, quiver and knives in the corner near the door before collapsing on my bed. It has been a long night pursuing a pack of Orcs who ventured of the river into our realm and I am looking forward to a few hours of sleep. I pull off my boots about to climb into bed when I hear feet coming up the stairs. Crossing the room quickly I pick up my bow and nock an arrow aiming it at the entrance to the talan and wait for the person to arrive. I let out a sigh of relief and lower my bow when I see the golden hair and pointed ears of an Elf emerging through the hole in the floor.
"Announce yourself next time I could have shot you!" I say lightly reprimanding the young Elf as he enters my room.
"I am sorry Lady Kieana. I will announce myself in the future." he says bowing his head respectfully.
"You are young and still learning, do not be to hard on yourself." I say smiling at him "I recall a time when I was your age I came up behind a Galadhrim Captain and found myself pushed up against a tree with a knife to my throat. And you can call me Kieana"
The young elf smiles appreciatively and relaxes his stiff posture a little. "I bring word from the Lord and Lady. They wish to see you in one hour." he says.
"Do you know what they wish to see me about?" I ask a little nervousness creeping into my tone.
"No my L-Kieana I don't. I was just tasked with finding you and some of the other members of the Border Guard and informing you of the Lord and Lady's request." he says.
"Thankyou for letting me know. Tell Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn that I will be there." I say.
"I will. Do you know where I might find Captain Haldir?" he asks.
"We just got back from a patrol so he'll either be in the Armoury or at his talan." I reply.
"Thankyou all for answering our summons so swiftly, I am aware that many of you were part of the group that dispatched the company of Orcs that attempted to cross the Nimorodel last night so we will not keep you long for I know you wish to rest before your next watch." Celeborn says.
"We have received word from Rivendell that a company of nine left on a quest to destroy the One Ring. The Lord Elrond has informed us that they may pass this way, and seek to enter the Golden Wood. They will be lead by Mithrandir and with him will be two men one of whom is Aragorn son of Arathorn, a dwarf, four hobbits and an elf Legolas of the Woodland realm of Mirkwood. They will be here by nightfall and are permitted to enter the wood and rest here for a time before continuing to Mordor." Galadriel says.
"Would you like us to bring them into Caras Galadhon?" Haldir asks.
"Yes, bring them to the city and allow them to make camp for the night, I wish to speak to them all before they depart." Galadriel says.
"It will be done my Lady." he says bowing to her.
"You may go now, rest and be ready to meet the company at dusk." Celeborn says as he and Galadriel make their exit.
"Come Kieana we have but a few hours to rest before the Fellowship is due to arrive, and I know you wish to sharpen your swords and freshen up before they arrive." Haldir says gesturing for me to follow him.
"I have never met an elf from the Greenwood before, are they much different from us?" I ask as we walk back towards our talans.
"They are similar to us, but not the same. They dwell in the woods as we do but the Greenwood is still effected by the darkness of Dol Guldor. The forest is inhabited by many foul creatures. Spiders and Orcs and remnants of the armies of Gundabad and Dol Guldor. King Thranduil and his people are constantly fighting to keep the enemy away from their borders." Haldir explains.
"It doesn't sound like a place I would like to vistit." I say.
"It was beautiful once, but it has been tainted by many years of war and darkness. There is beauty still in the forest where our kin dwell." Orophin says.
"I do not think I would like to visit it, I doubt it is as beautiful as Imaldris and Lorien" i say.
"I am sure Prince Legolas will have a different view on that. Maybe you can ask him when he arrives." Rumil comments.
"Prince? The elf that travels with the Ring is a Prince?" I ask.
"Legolas Thranduilion, yes he is the Prince of the Woodland realm." Haldir says.
"The King sent his son on a quest to destroy the Ring of Power? Would he not be better served to keep him in his home battling the evils that besiege his borders?" I ask.
"I do not have the authority to question the King of Mirkwood. But I believe the Prince was sent to Imaldris to represent his father at the Council and bear tidings of the escape of Gollum. How he came to join the Fellowship I do not know but I am sure it is not a decision that was made lightly." he says.
"Have you met Legolas?" I ask.
"I have met him on a few occasions when we have had dealings with the elves of Mirkwood. He is good friends with Elladan and Elrohir they speak very highly of him as does the Lady Arwen, they have known each other for many years, and even on occasion fought side by side to protect their lands. There is much respect for him among the Dunedain and the elves of Imaldris for he is said to be skilled with the bow and more easy going than his father who at times I have heard can be quite harsh and cruel." Haldir says.
"Ai but he has had to fight to keep his borders free of evil beings for many years so perhaps his harshness is understandable if it keeps his people safe." Orophin comments. "The Necromancer was active in southern Greenwood for many years before he was finally driven out by Mithrandir and the White council causing him to flee to Mordor where he still resides building his armies and searching for the Ring."
I shudder involuntarily at the mention of Sauron, and draw my cloak closer around my shoulders. "I hope the quest to destroy the ring is a success and the world is finally rid of the darkness that has plagued it for so long. The downfall of Sauron cannot come quick enough." I say.
"On that point all the free peoples of Middle Earth can agree." Haldir comments.
"Well I am going to take my leave now to freshen up and try to get a few hours rest before the Fellowship arrives." I say.
"Yes go now little sister, go and get your beauty rest before meeting the Woodland Prince." Rumil says with a grin.
"It is said that he is greatly admired by the she-elves of Mirkwood and Imaldris, his golden hair and deep hazel eyes seem to make many of elleths the swoon." Orophin says and the two of the burst into laughter.
I glare at the two of them over my shoulder as I start to climb the ladder to my room. "I care not what his reputation is among the elleths." I say which only causes them to laugh harder.
A/N: Well thats it! Chapter one is finished. Please take the time to leave a quick review and let me know what you think. Would you like me to continue the story? What do you think of Kieana so far?