Another Unexpected Visitor

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Takes place during The Hobbit, when Thorin Oakenshield's Company were in Rivendell. This scene is (sort of) based off a scene from the film (which I don't normally do), and as to why it takes place during the Company's visit; it was an excuse for Gandalf to be there. Oh, and the title has very little relevance, except that, like already mentioned, it takes place during the Dwarves' visit, and Legolas, like them, was unexpected.


The majority of the Company of dwarves were happily eating and laughing in Rivendell, while Thorin, Balin, Gandalf and Bilbo were with Lord Elrond, deciphering the map. There was an Elvish attendant; not that Lord Elrond did not trust them, but in case they needed anything. This treatment was given to any who were guest of Lord Elrond, and the dwarves were no exception.

The Dwarves paid little attention to the elf, partly out of habit but mainly due to the food and drink that had been placed before them, and they ate much of it, despite it being far from their normal fare. However, Fili and Kili, being the youngest and generally more observant than their companions, noticed when the Elf, hearing a call to him that the Dwarves had not heeded, abruptly left the room. They looked at each other, but shrugged and carried on; the business of Elves was not their concern.

The elvish attendant, called Lindir, was actually far from an attendant, but, having not been in contact with dwarves for a very long time, had wished to observe them. He had been very interested, particularly in the dwarves relationship between each other, and had, unknown by the dwarves, had quickly learnt who was who within the Company.

"Lindir!" Lindir turned his head to see who had caused the interruption of his thoughts, and saw Mildal gesturing to him to follow her. Glancing at the dwarves, who were enthralled in their own meal, he nodded and quickly followed Mildal to see what he was needed for. Mildal headed towards one of the receptions and then Lindir understood why he had been called.

"Prince Legolas!" Lindir gasped when he saw King Thranduil's son standing in the room, or rather, leaning heavily against one of the tables. His blond hair was messy, the plaits having unwound, his clothes muddy, dishevelled and streaked with blood, that with closer inspection, came from a gash in his left leg. Turning to Mildal," Take Prince Legolas to a spare room immediately, and try to bandage his leg as best as possible. I will fetch Lord Elrond."

Mildal nodded, and Lindir could hear her calling for assistance from others who had emerged to see the wounded prince as he walked quickly down passageways. He heard Gandalf before any of the others, but knew that Lord Elrond would be with him. As he turned the corner, he almost bumped into the hobbit walking in the opposite direction, but stopped himself in time.

"Lord Elrond!"

"Lindir. What is it?" Elrond said, startled by the worried look on the other elf's face.

"Prince Legolas. He is badly injured." Lindir did not need to say more than this.

"Where is he?" That was Mithrindir, whom Lindir knew was a close friend of the wood-elf.

"Mildal has put him in one of the spare rooms, most likely the one opposite Elladan and Elrohir's room." Lindir answered, for though he did know for certain, this was the room that Legolas normally used when visiting. Lord Elrond and Mithrindir did not bother to reply, but headed straight to Legolas, leaving Lindir with a very bemused hobbit and two confused dwarves.
"A friend of Lord Elrond's sons has arrived badly hurt," He offered as an explanation, and the response was simply a shrug of the shoulders.

Elrond and Gandalf hurried to the room where Legolas had been laid down on the bed. A number of people had arrived, including Elladan and Elrohir, who were standing closest to the bed, exchanging anxious glances. As they made their way to Legolas, people moved out the way and started to leave, knowing that Elrond rarely had much in way of company when healing someone.

Elrond bent over the bed to examine his patient, with his children and Gandalf standing a little way back to give him space. Legolas was deeply asleep, and he had many nasty cuts and bruises, particularly the one on his leg. Elrond mentally sighed; this was far from the first time Legolas had turned up in a bad state and it would undoubtedly not be the last. Though this was not the worst state Legolas had ever appeared in Imladris in, it was the first time that either his disappearance had been noticed or he had not been accompanied, and Elrond feared that Legolas' reason for arriving in such a messy way would not be pleasant, even for the battle-hardened wood-elf.

During this examination, medical supplies had come, so Elrond set about healing the young elf with the help of the others, being careful not to wake Legolas; Elrond was sure that he had not slept for many days and that would have taken its toll even without the added damage to his body.

When finished, Elrond ordered his children to rest, for they looked tired, and asked Lindir to watch over Legolas, for he knew that was the only way of preventing Elladan and Elrohir from staying with their injured friend. Then he and Gandalf left, for the White Council had been called and their presence was needed. He had told Lindir to get him if Legolas was to awake before his return, and not to question him, for that could wait until later.


This will be a multi-chapter story, possibly with flashbacks as well. Please review, helpful criticism is always welcome!

P.S. This was originally going to include Arwen, but someone mentioned that she was probably in Lothlorien at the time (because Aragorn and Arwen met in Lothlorien, around the time that The Hobbit takes place), so I have edited it so that she is not in it, though she may make a appearance through flashbacks or via being mentioned by someone.
P.P.S. Also, someone else mentioned that this should be in The Hobbit section rather than LOTR, but the reason it is in LOTR is because while it occurs at the same time as The Hobbit, it includes characters that do not appear in The Hobbit (Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, etc.). I didn't particularly want it to be a crossover either, as characters from The Hobbit (with the exception of Gandalf) won't appear again after this chapter.