I've always had this story in my mind but I didn't dear to write it.

Hope you like it!

--Aragorn

Aragorn was leading his men through the deep forest on there way to Rivendell.

Aragorn has been called for a meeting, again. Middle earth have been peacfull the latest years even since the ring was destoyed.

He received a letter for only two days ago from Elrond. The letter described a big emergency about some dragons that had attaced a lot of towns inclusive Mirkwood, where his friend Legolas was prince.

Aragorn really hoped that King Thranduil wouldn't be there. Last time he met Thranduil he tried so hard to not hit him right in his face in front of Legolas becouse of his greate arrogance.

Aragorn paused and looked up at the sun.

"Soon we will have sunset", he said to his friend Leo.

We should set camp and get some rest. We will continue tomorrow

"But it is not so far to rivendell my king, we could easily get there tonight" Leo said.

Aragorn looked at the seven men behind him. They looked a little bit tierd, but the glow was still burning i their eyes.

" They could still need some rest, plus we've been riding two days straight without any sleeping. And I'm pretty sure that Elrond would want to start the meeting immediately, and I need you strong and awake by my side my friend" Aragorn said with a respectful voise.

" Of cours my king" he answerd

" How meny times do I have to tell you to call me Aragorn ?" he asked with a laugh.

Leo smiled.

"Meny, and you will probably always ask me that and I will still not listen" he said. "My king"

Aragorn laughed.

"You know that it means that you contradicts your king? That's pretty unleagel" he lied.

Leo didn't answer he just smiled and turned to the rest of their friends.

"We will rest here for the night, my friends. Pack up and get some food and some sleep. Tomorrow we will continue our trip to Rivendell.

-- Legolas (Mirkwood)

Legolas was frustraided. The dragons had done more damage on his home town then ever. And his father just sat there on his stupid throne and refuse to let anyone help him.

" We don't need help from Lord Elrond, this is my kingdom and I'm going to take care of it. If you think the meeting is so important my son. Then go" Thranduil said annoyingly calm.

Legolas was walking back and forth in front of his fathers throne.

" Why? Why are you so afraid of going to Rivendall and perhaps get help? Why can't you come and combine our strengths with the others? You did it once with Bards men. Why can't you do that again?" Legolas asked with anger in his voice, trying desperatley not to screem in his father face.

" Becous I do not NEED THEM!" Thranduil raised his voice.

" COWARD! Legolas screamed before he could stop himself.

Thranduil looked at his son in chock.

Legolas swallowed but realased that he ment it.

" Sorry what?" Thranduil asked a little calmer.

"You heard me father" Legolas said.

If you don't want help to rebuilt and kill the beast that did this, then fine. I will go to Rivendell. Alone.

Namárië arantar Thranduil

( God bye high king Thranduil)

Legolas turned around and start walking towards the door.

" Legolas" Thranduil said.

Legolas didn't stop.

" Legolas!" Thranduil said with higher voice.

Legolas still didn't stop.

"LEGOLAS! DARO! (stop)" Thranduil screamed.

Legolas stopped but still had his face towards the door.

Thranduil didn't really know what to do next, he just wanted his son to stay. Where it was safe.

Thranduil sighed.

"Good luck my son" he said.

Legolas just stod still and looked forward. Not sure what he was going to say. So he just started walking towards the door.

- Aragorn (Next day)

Aragorn woke up after a good night sleep and ready to continue the last hours to Rivendell. He got up from his sleeping place and looked around. Some of his men was awake.

"Goodmorning my king"

" Indeed Fabian" Aragorn answered with a smile.

Have you seen Leonard?

" Leo? No, I think he woke up before us" Fabian said.

" Really? That doesnt sound like him" Aragorn said with a wondering voice.

" Do you want me to go and look for him" Fabian asked.

" Yes but not alone. I'm coming with you.

They grabbed their swords just in case and started asking around if their friends have seen Leo.

Then one of their men said.

" I saw him go towards the forest"

" Okey, thank you" Aragorn said.

When they got into the forest it was quiet, to quiet. The birds was gone. There was no wind. The only thing that they heard was their own breathing.

" Something is wrong" Fabian said.

Aragorn just listened. He tried to hear atleast one sound or maby two. But nothing happened. Everything was just..dead silence.

Fabian took some steps forward deeper into the forest. Aragorn followed him but stopped in fear.

" Fabian, don't move, don't skream. Don't. Do. Anything." He said, trying to sound so calm as he could.

" What? What is w-ORNG?"

Fabian screamed out the last words, a snake shaped tail had grabed both of his feats and pooled him in under a buch.

" FABIAN!" Aragorn screamed.

"Hold on!

Aragorn took his sword and cutted of the snake tail. He was expekting a low snake sound but, the sound that came from the bushes was deep and loud.

Then the monster was gone.

Fabian laied and panted on the ground.

" Are you okey?" Aragorn asked and helping him on his feets. But Fabian just fell forwards.

" N-no, I- I think the thing bit me" he said.

Aragorn could see a terrifying scar. Whatever it was that bit him was not a normal wild animal. The scar was a lot bigger than the jarws of a normal snake.

" What is happening over there"

It was Leo who came from the middle of the forest.

" AND WERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN!" Fabian screamed in pain.

" In the forest looking for danger" he answered.

" WELL YOU ARE NOT DOING SUCH A GOOD J-AAAH" Fabian just screamed louder.

" It is getting worse, we need to take him to Rivendale. Elrond can help him" Aragorn said in fear.