It had been three years since that day had passed when Thranduil on a whim had taken in a child who was only one sixteenth of an elf as they'd learned when Galadriel and Celeborn had been passing through their realm one day nearly four months ago.

~Flashback~

He'd been calmly sitting on his throne when one of his guard had approached "My King" the silvian elf called arms hanging loosely at his side, once Thranduil had turned his head in his direction he spoke again "You have some visitors" he began.

"Lord Celeborn and the Lady Galadriel" he introduced them as they came up the winding stairs and became visible to Thranduil's eyes, once the three elven leaders were stood the guard dismissed himself hurrying off to resume his position guarding the doors.

Thranduil stood from his throne and walked down the steps to greet his guests "It is an honor to have Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn of Lothlirien in my realm" he bowed his head in respect for the she-elf.

Celeborn nodded his head in a similar fashion "We have heard some rumors" he explained glancing to his wife who had a smile on her lips, she knew something "Care to confirm or deny" he looked to Thranduil once more.

"Yes we are both quite curious about this peredhel you have taken in and only now whispers of her place in these halls have reached Lorien" Galadriel narrowed her eyes on Thranduil but the Elven Lord was just as poised as usual, that was until.

The sound of feet pounding on the steps behind them greeted their ears and a little girl with flowing black hair that fell to her waist in ringlets burst passed them "Ada" Evangeline squealed latching onto Thranduil, Legolas a mere moments behind her looking quite out of breath.

As if he'd chased her all the way from the room she was supposed to be having her lessons in, "Evangeline henig are you not supposed to be in lessons" Thranduil stared down at the black haired girl speaking in a semi scolding tone but there was a small spark of amusement in his gaze.

She looked about as out of breath as her brother "But Ada, Muindor said I could show you what I've learned" Evangeline complained pushing out her lower lip in a pout that had Celeborn chuckling making the tiny child realize they were not alone as they usually were.

Quickly and because she didn't really meet many outsiders as both her Father and Brother sheltered her for the most part, Evangeline hid behind Thranduil's legs only warily peeking around him to stare at the two literal strangers.

Legolas sighed "Muinthel come we need to get back to you're lessons" he beckoned her with his hand but she refused to budge wrapping her little arms around Thranduil's calf and pressing her face into the back of his knee.

Celeborn and Galadriel looked equal parts amused and in awe that the cold Elven King was allowing this to go on with no repercussions on the child's part "Evangeline go with you're Muindor, you can show me later" Thranduil finally spoke once more.

Only on his command did the girl scramble for Legolas, who swiftly picked her up and hurried back down the steps taking care not to misstep because he would not be responsible for hurting his little sister even if she was adopted she was still family in all but blood now.

"Your suspicions have been confirmed is that all" Thranduil climbed the steps to his throne once more and sat down, that was when Celeborn and Galadriel noticed the newest addition another little throne that had been made at it's side.

Galadriel stepped forward this time "Not quite we've heard you've named her the crown princess and we've come to offer our blessings, next in line after Legolas you realize she is only one sixteenth elf do you not" she spoke.

The Elven King shook his head "I did not but she is still part of this realm and will be Bereth someday" Thranduil said in an even tone no one would sway him from this decision though even he did not know what the Valar had planned for Evangeline.

"We offer the young lady our blessings may this realm prosper when she is to take the throne and lead her people" Celeborn reiterated "A gift sewn with the most expensive silk no doubt you have yet to plan a ceremony" he presented a silk dress that would cover Evangeline's feet.

Even Galadriel had a gift for the tiny peredhel Thranduil had taken in and claimed as his, a ring made of gemstone in a deep amethyst color, "We will take our leave now" the Lord and Lady of Lothlirien nodded one last time before vanishing down the steps.

And the gifts that had been given were taken to be put away for safe keeping when she needed them, and it was decided to prevent anymore unexpected visitors, Thranduil had some of the servants milling about begin planning for a coming out ceremony for Evangeline's fifth.

Later on after Celeborn and Galadriel were long gone and Evangeline had been released from her lessons, both she and Legolas returned to the throne room and the little she-elf showed Thranduil what she'd learned and got praised for it like she usually did.

~End Flashback~

So here he sat four months later quite cross with the way things were progressing on the ceremony details as yet another servant approached saying that there were spiders taking root in the wood "Send me Tauriel" Thranduil ordered.

The silvian elf the captain of his guard was quick to appear after receiving the summons "What is it you have need of me my Lord, has Lady Evangeline gotten into some trouble" the elfen with fire red hair and green eyes had taken a shining to the princess of Mirkwood and was fiercely protective over her like all the other she-elf's were.

"No you are to take some of the guard and destroy the spider nest in the forest leave none alive" Thranduil commanded, Tauriel nodded and doing as her king bid gathered a handful of the best warriors and slayed those nasty beasts that invaded their forest.

It didn't take long and soon she was on her way back to the throne room after seeing to that those that had gotten injured in the fight would be well to make their way to the healing room, along the way she passed by Legolas.

There was a small black boot in his hand and he looked quite lost "Legolas" Tauriel creased her brow in confusion as he looked around, it clicked then "Has Lady Evangeline run and hid from you again" she couldn't hold her amusement back as the Elf Prince finally realized she was there.

"Not quite during her lesson Muinthel got frustrated and I'd only left the room for a brief few minutes, her instructor became frustrated and snapped at her, and she took off, though she lost her boot" Legolas explained with a world weary sigh.

Tauriel frowned "Have you checked with you're father, you know Aranel prefers his presence sometimes over anyone else's" she explained Legolas gave her a grateful smile and she was hard pressed to keep up with his fast pace since she still had to give Thranduil her own report.

Eighteen minutes before hand, Thranduil looked up from his afternoon meal as the now familiar sound of little feet reached his ears as they flew up the steps to his throne, and like she had four months ago Evangeline burst onto the platform "Ada" she cried looking quite distraught this time.

Anger boiled in his veins who had upset the little one this time "Henig come" Thranduil ordered gently, Evangeline didn't even hesitate as she rushed up the steps to his throne and climbed into his lap, reminding him horribly of when Legolas had done the same.

"What has you so upset" he drew her back into his chest and she curled into his arms like the tiny child she was, Evangeline barely reached the top of his knee and there were tears dripping from her cheeks.

It was hard to understand her as the girl flew into a mumbled explanation her face pressed into his stomach "Calm yourself Henig" Thranduil soothed, his voice washing over her and like he'd commanded Evangeline did calm.

"The instructor snapped at me cause we were both frustrated and I couldn't do it right" Evangeline sniffled finally raised her eyes, those amethyst colored ones to stare into the comforting blue only when he looked into her eyes did his soften considerably.

He knew that it was neither of their faults, Evangeline was a frustrating child and the instructor he had chosen could be equally as frustrating "It is alright my little Are, where is you're other boot" Thranduil finally realized that one of the girls footwear was missing.

Evangeline seemed to realize as well "I don't know Ada" she wiped the rest of her tears away staring at her barefoot in awe, she was rather articulate for a three year old but she was still a child as she reached out and poked her big toe before dissolving into a bunch of giggles.

Thranduil looked amused when the sound of more feet pounding on the steps reached his ears signaling the return of Tauriel for they were to light to be a males the other set of footsteps were familiar and they belonged to Legolas.

At this point though her hearing wasn't quite as enhanced as theirs though it was possible the more she spent around the elves she would become more elvish, her blood awakening in a sense, Evangeline could also hear the sounds as they drew closer.

Until Legolas breached the top of the steps and spotted her in their Father's lap "Muinthel I was worried" the blonde elf prince exclaimed walking forward much calmer than before now that he knew the girl, his sister was alright.

Tauriel smiled and laughed softly as the tiny child spotted her "Tauriel" Evangeline squealed leaping from her Father's lap and running down the steps to hug her around the legs like usual "And I'm sorry Muindor" she stated with a smile already over what had happened.

Glad that she wasn't holding what happened against the instructor "Here I found you're boot Muinthel" Legolas helped Evangeline put the other boot back onto her tiny feet before lifting her into his arms as she buried her face in his neck, most likely tired from running all the way here.

Now that the princesses attention had been taken by her brother Tauriel walked forward and bowed her head "The task you assigned me is complete, no spiders remain and their nest as well as their webs were destroyed" she gave the report.

"Good you are released, Legolas take Evangeline to her room to rest, she is excused from lessons for the rest of the day" Thranduil commanded leaning back on his throne once more dismissing everyone from the throne room.

Legolas with an already sleeping Evangeline headed off for the royal wing to place his little sister in her bed and Tauriel headed off to resume her patrol around the halls of Mirkwood, things were changing but they still had their little sunlight around and that was all they needed.

Translations:

Ada: Father

Are: Sunlight

Aranel: Princess

Bereth: Queen

Elfen: She-elf

Henig: My Child

Muindor: Brother

Muinthel: Sister

Peredhel: Half Elf