Time: After the battle of five armies. Legolas went to find Aragorn. Mirkwood forest is slowly turning back again to Greenwood, without orcs and spiders.
Mirkwood has been Mirkwood for as long as you know, but this time the forest is changing. The leaves are reborn in lighter shades of green. Sunlight penetrate deeper in to the woods. Now u can see squirrel, bunny and deer sometimes. First it's just one. Then after months, you see it more often.
The forest is regaining it's goodness. Mirkwood, became Greenwood once again.
The King is feel joyous to see this. He is the forest and the forest is him. The changes in the wood also change him inside. But the absence of his son make him lonely too. For years it's only him that he have, he guard and love so dearly. Even when he is act cold, his love for Legolas spread wider than the earth, for he is his only son, his only heir.
But you can't dictate a person's heart. His son is destined for a greater mission, that he vaguely can feel the danger in it. He might not see his son again. He try to set a higher wall to prevent his selfish longing escape. But he can't help it sometimes, when his memory doing its job. When the forest once again turn into a place that he see Legolas grow, climbing first first tree.
The people in Lake Town, after some years feel that the forest is no more dangerous. But they still respect the territory of the Elves folks and their King. This is peaceful and abundant time for both. The gold they acquire is used to rebuild the city, and the relationship with Elves folks has been good, for they are have been fought the last war together as an ally.
You decide to go farther to the forest because it looks so inviting, it's beginning of the spring and u hope to pick some wild berries and flowers that are bigger and tastier from a farming garden. You do it more than once now and always came back safely. It's now became a habit everytime u need some refreshing time, and you go farther and farther to the woods once u know the path.
Ever happen that u see the Elven King himself and his people from far, they were hunting. That day you retreated back because you don't want to meet the King and risk a problem. The King known to be territorial and fierce, although his looks express ethereal beauty and wisdom. So magnificent even the women of Lake Town still talk about it until now, with adoration and fear.
And today you are about to run again once u hear footsteps. Too consumed by daydreaming while picking berries, you didn't know that they are closer that you think. You're walking fast to your path back to Lake Town, when suddenly a being jumping out from a tree and land right in front of you. His hand stopping u in your shoulder.
You look up to meet a grey eyes that belong to an Elf guard.
And strong and sultry voice come from behind you.
"Why you running from us, human?"
It's the King himself, there's no mistaken it. Such an powerful and authoritative voice that command respect and fear, deep and velvety. You are shocked and worried. But now it's peace time. Then everything should be okay. You turn your body around to bow deep to the Elven King, without even see his face.
"Forgive me, King of Mirkwood."
"Answer my question, human. Why you run in sight of me, every time? I know you where there, seeing me and my guards. And you always quickly turn your steps away from the woods. Are you doing something that might put you in danger if I found out?"
"N-No, my King. I'm just enjoy the forest that it's now safe. I look at squirrels jumping out from tree to tree, hear the birds sing and picking wild berries. I'm sorry if I'm running from you, I just don't want to be in trouble. I -I... I fear you, My King," you stuttered the true honesty, since you know that it's useless to lie to the wise Elven King that can see through a human mind, they say.
The King let out a deep sigh. U look up to see him. In his magnificent robe and silk silver hair, gleaming. His grey eyes pierced, his face saddened n he close his eyes.
"I don't kill people for enjoying nature or picking wild berries, we're been neighbor for so long, I.." Another deep sigh. He move his wrist gracefully to command the guards to let you go. The Elf guard release his grip from your shoulder and bow.
"I just hope that people will not view me as a crazy King that kills people on a whim."
You're suddenly feel guilty. You know from the trade that their people indeed produce the finest art pieces, thread a unimaginable sort of fabrics with silver and gold weaved. The King itself have manage to shelter his people from the shadow for centuries, live independently through isolation. He is more than a fierce King, he need to protect his kin.
"I'm Elisa, the daughter of Bard the bowman." You try to be more respectful since he is okay with you roaming around in his forest.
His face turn to you, his eyes lightened.
"I know your father. An unwise man he is, try to reason with a greedy creatures, dwarves. But a brave and skillful archer, maybe the best among men." He walk a little aside, then turning back to you.
"I see that his daughter grows into a Lady. I hope health and good year is with him."
"Thank you, My Lord. He is old, but he is contented. Now we rebuild our town into more civilized and harmonious trade place. I hope peace time will endure."
You try to be careful and polite to your words, knowing that he is absolutely a different class than you. But your heart drumming. He is too perfect for a being, it's impossible not to attracted to him. You hear the stories about elves and how one look of this creatures can send you ensorcelled for the rest of your life. It's a little less than true when you first meet the elves people for trading. Yes, they are beautiful and so well versed in art but you manage to not fall for them, at least not for long, considering they far too polite and looks like not interested in relationship other than formalities or friendship.
But this creature it's a whole different being. His hair is even more beautiful than your silver heirloom on sunlight, his eyes, a gray blue orbs like ocean and thunder clouds. He's standing straight and tall like a tree, yet he move so graceful like a wind. In his head a crown weaved from red leaves and berries. He is an embodiment of a forest spirits. He is full of ancient magic that you deem is responsible for your sudden severe attraction. He is not healthy for a human eyes, so u drop your eyes to your feet.
"I truly hope so, Lady."
Then awkward silence. You pray that he is not read what is on your mind. That you deeply fascinated with him. You try to reason to throw yourself to him, right here right now. It's too overpowering, you feel dizzy.
"Well, since you are in my forest, will you let me to offer you some hospitality? Will you come to Elvenking's Halls?"
"I'm afraid I-I.." His eyes pushing. And suddenly a smile bloom in King's lips.
"I mean no harm, child. I've known your father. Our people and yours having a good mutual relationship. It's just me offering you some insight about my people. I hope that you can understand me and my people better."
You're running out of excuse. It's a friendly gesture from the Elves to human. To turn it down means to not appreciate it.
"Sure, My Lord. That's very nice of you. I'm flattered."
Then he's sending one of the guard to send a message to my father that his daughter is safe in Elvenking's place and will be escorted back safely when she is done.
(to be continued)
Guys, this is my first fanfic! Will be glad if u can review! :)
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