Chapter 1 – The Return
It has been a long time I had longed to return home after the fellowship of the ring with Aragon son of Arathon and Gimli son of Gloin. I returned to Mirkwood alone with my horse called Bright, given by Theoran when they met them on the way to search for Merry and Pippin. I felt young once more as he stepped into the woods of Mirkwood. Father was waiting for me with open arms. The people of the woods bowed as I walked towards Father who had been waiting for me since the day I left home.
"Legolas it is great to have you home again. There is so much you have to tell me. Go led your horse to the stable and come up. I will be waiting." said Thranduil while hugging him.
Thranduil let his son to keep his horse safely. He noticed that his son had changed a lot since he came back from Rivendell. He had heard of Lord Elrond and Arwen who had got married with Aragon. Elrond had sent words to him about the change of his son after the fellowship of the Ring. He must have learned a lot as he seemed to be more caring to the nature. He is waiting patiently for his son. Legolas must have missed his home more as he spent a long time in his room and his favourite spot.
I left Bright in the box in the stable alone as he might be tired during the journey back. I filled his box with some haystack and a bucket of water. I arranged my steps carefully up the stairs and into my room. My Paradise! It had not changed since the day I left home. Father will be waiting for me. I can keep him waiting any longer. I took a quick bath with the water which flows from the falls nearby and into the room. I put on my best attire and went down to the Elven Hall. I walked up towards Father who was busy writing something in a huge book and sat next to him. I could smell the nature of my home. I pulled a chair and sat next to Father. Upon seeing that I am ready, Father closed his book and looked at me. He placed the crown on my head and told me to wear it as long as I am still in Mirkwood. I smiled.
" So, tell me about the fellowship of the ring. Frodo did a good job didn't he or we will be in hot Gimli the dwarf... Did you go along with him well?"
"Yes Father, Frodo did a great job but I think that Samwise Gamgee made a good companion for he realizes the change in Frodo and Frodo too could control himself."
" That we will see. I felt that you have something to tell me from the way you were talking. What is it? Tell me"
"Father, Gladriel told us about the sea and told me to be careful about it when I met her at the woods of Lothlorien in Garas Galadhon. I would like to explore the beautiful sea with my friends, Aragon and Gimli and Father if you agree I will sent a message telling them to come over. They would be glad to visit the elf's kingdom. Do you agree?"
Father remained silent. I did not know whether he agreed it a not because we elves and drawfs did not have a good relationship since the dark days. Father looked at me . I did not know what he is thinking but I really hope he allow.