Chapter 2

The following evening Thranduil threw a grand party, with lots of wine and music. He loved grand parties and loved to see his fellow elves enjoy themselves. This one was grand for he hosted vistors from Rivendale and Lothioren. Lord Elron and his beautifu daught Arwen came as well, it was grand indeed. It truly magical indeed for this time, not Lavenyia was there to tell stories but he wanted he there as his guest, and to stand by his side during the grand party. After Lavenyia performed one of her grand stories Thranduil was joined by his father the king, and Lord Elrond who wanted to know more about this lady elf who seem to have capture Thranduils heart.

"Well Thranduil she seem to be very special you have not taken your eyes off of her all evening " Said Lord Elron

" That she is Elron like no elf I have ever met before ." Said Thranduil

" I do believe you have not spoken to my daughter once tonight ." Said Elron

"I hope you are not offended Lord Elron , Arwen is lovely as always but I have another guest to entertain tonight" Said Thranduil enjoying his wine.

" By no means young prince I take no offense at all. "

" Good , now father Elron if you excuse me I have guest to attended to. " Thranduil summon a servant to take his goblet of wine and he went to join Lavenyia Leaving his father and Elron to talk

"Well well, she must be something special he has not look at Arwen once this evening,." Said Elron .

"She must be I afraid if you brought Arwen here for my son , I think you will be disappointed his heart is fixed on this she elf. " Said Thranduil father .

" I see and what do you know of this mysterious female elf that has stolen your sons heart?"

" She is a story teller elf. Brought to our palace to tell stories and entertain us. I could sense from my son , that she was something special ." Said the king

Oh " Said Elron

"when she told her stories I have never seen him so focus on a elf ever before. He watch her like he and himself were the only elves in the room , I never thought my son would fall for a Storyteller elf I thought maybe he would want to be with a female elf that was a warrior "

"Or a match for my daughter. " said Elron

'As I said Elron don't get offend , but his eye is not on your daughter despite how lovely she is. ." Said the King

" I have come to see . Have you had a chance to get this know this storyteller elf."

"Not yet , at first I thought it would be a passing crush with my son , but now I see he is series with this elf. Soon it will be time for me to get to now her."

" Well I am sure she will make you proud dear king , for she has already maid your son very happy " Said Lord Elron .

Later that evening with the moon high and bright over Greenwood Thranduil and Lavenyia where able to sneak away from the party and enjoy each other company in the moonlight. Thranduil loved moonlight evenings he felt he never seen the Forest more beautiful and magical perfect for him and Lavenyia . Thranduil ask Lavenyia to tell him more stories. He laid his head on her lap and listen to her every word , as if she was some enchantress casting a spell on him, he never felt more at ease.

" Thranduil it's so late I had no idea I have been talking this long., maybe I should stop. " Said lavenyia as Thranduil poured more wine for them to share.

"Nonsense I never get tired of hearing your stories I could listen to them all night long." Said Thranduil drinking his wine.

"I think tonight Lord Elron wanted you to spend more time with the Lovely Arwen, " Said Lavenyia with a hint of insecurity

" Lord Elron has been wanting me to be with his daughter since I have been alive. Lavenyia Arwen is lovely but it is you I only have eyes for , not her. I see no reason to waste my time on a woman I feel nothing for."

Thranduil look into Lavenyia eyes when he said that. It melted her heart , he truly had feelings for her.

"Why do you look that way my heart what troubles you " Lavenyia hated when he did that, sometimes she belived he could see right into her soul.

"Its nothing Thranduil , it's just that she is of royalty as you, and so beautiful , I mean a prize catch for a prince as yourself "

'Have you not been listening to anything I have said? I only have eyes for you her status and beauty does not mean I will fall in love with you, besides , she cannot tell stories as good as you, I would be bored to death talking to her."

Lavenyia laughed at his joke, she loved how he made her laugh.

You know one would think you would not want to be with me a prince.' Said Thranduil with a sly grin.

'Well that true I mean you don't tell stories as well, as I and you spend all day using your sword , why would I spend time with a prince, who knows nothing of the power of imagination. "

"What do you mean I know nothing of imagination I have a great imagination. " Thranduil sly grin was gone, and he became serious , which Lavenyia thought was very funny. The great Prince was for a second insecure himself.

" I am serious Lavenyia , I have a imagination , I can tell stories myself. " Said Thranduil

"Ok , I tell you what I will be quiet now and you tell me , a story. "

"What?"

"Go ahead it's your turn now, you Prince Thanduil are now going to tell me a story."

"You don't think I can do it." said Thranduil

"NO , no I'm sure you can , so I am giving your a chance, besides I am all out of stories, you can be the story teller now. " Lavenyia said with a sly grin herself, she was enjoying putting the prince on the spot, but Thranduil was one never to turn down a test even if from one that he loved. He poured her another cup of wine an began to tell her his story.

" I think you will like this story, Lavenyia.

"I will?"

"Yes for it is about a prince who fell in love with an enchantress , " Said Thranduil

"Oh really I think I am going to like this story " Said Lavenyia " Thanduil went on to tell the story of How the prince fell in love with the enchantress and how he would do anything to win her love. One day she ask the prince to slay a dragon that was terrorizing the people of her kingdom. It would be hard for one prince to fight the Dragon alone, but because he loved her, he did as she said and face the beast one on one. As Thradnuil told the story Lavenyia created a snow Dragon with her powers. Thranduil felt that when she made creatures out of snow they look like white gems in the night sky.

"Oh what happened did the prince win. " Ask Lavenyia when done creating her snow Dragon .

"Or course he is prince he slayed the Dragon and won the heart of the woman he loved..' As Thranduil told the story he never took his eyes of Lavenyia, it so melted her heart when he did that .

"Thranduil that was not bad , I guess I was wrong , you can tell a story. "

"You see my heart there is more to me than meets the eye.." Lavenyia could not remember anything after that there at that moment the Prince placed a soft kiss on her lips. It seem all time stop and it just her and the prince, she knew right then and there she lost her heart to him, and he felt the same of her.

" Oh oh Thranduil is so late I must get back, we have been out so late, and you must get back to the palace. "

"No need to worry my heart you should not travel back alone, I think tonight you should come back with me and stay at the palace. "

"Thanduil I mean,,,, I ... wouldn't your father.. I mean we are not bonding as one yet.. I .. " Thranduil leaned in gave her another kiss to quiet her.

" My heart I am the prince and you will come to the palace and stay for tonight as my guest. We have a guest chambers for you to sleep in, all will be well. , now I will here no more protest you are coming back with me. " Lavenyia learned right away not to argue with the prince He place her on his mighty elk and they both rode back to the palace for the evening.

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When they Arrived at the palace Thranduil in true Thranduil form simply told his father that it was late and that Lavenyia would be staying at the palace as a guest. HIs father told him to keep her a pure she elf. Thranduil assured his father, he would keep her honor but would not have her travel to home alone and at night , she will stay in the guest
room.

Thrnaduil order the servants to prepare the guest room for her plus a warm scented bath and a soft nightgown for her to sleep in , since she did not bring one. At first Lavenyia was a little nervous about having the servants attend to her needs. The looks on their faces said it all. They all remember her as the story teller elf. Not someone as high as ranking as a princess, but Thranduil had very loyal servants and they did as they were command to do. Lavenyia made sure to thank them for their services when the were done. The bath the made for her for her was warm and soft and smelled of the sweeties scents from the land. Lavenyia skin had never felt so soft and smelled so sweet.
After her warm bath she entered the guest room. she had not scene a bed room more big and beautiful . She sheet were soft and warm for her well cleaned skin. Laid out on the bed was a soft night gown of blue and white. when she place the night gown on her it felt like a second skin. How wonderful this was how sweet of Thranduil to inviter her stay. She lay back on the soft sheets of the bed, and thinking of what if? what if she is ask by Thrnaduil to be his She did not want to think such thoughts, I mean it might be to soon for the prince, but she could not help herself. What if he ask her to his, would she stay in the this beautiful palace. she had been alone for so long, so long, could it be that now she has a chance at love and a warm home to live in and not alone anymore. She almost feel asleep in her own thoughts when she heard knock at her door. She said come in ,It was Thranduil, with a large Goblet in his hand.

" I wanted to give you some wine it will help you sleep well. " Said Thranduil staring at Lavenyia in her nightgown she look so beautiful and soft it took every power in his being not to take her to his bed .

" Wine before bed?" Said Lavenyia

"Yes my heart. It will help you sleep better take some. " Lavenyia took a small sip from the goblet.

"My heart a small sip? You do not know your wine here take more, Wine is to be enjoyed pleasure for your elf soul , now take some take some more. "

Lavenyia did as Thranduil order taking a bigger sip this time. When she was done he took a drink from the same goblet and finish the wine.

"Is everything to your likening, are you pleased Lavenyia?"

Oh yes everything is just wonderful , the bath, the bed , the nightgown , you have been a wonderful host. In the morning I will take my leave."

"You will do no such thing." Said Thranduil

"But Thranduil I have to get back to my home I can't stay here . I mean ... "

"Why can't you stay here?" Thranduil said interrupting Lavenyia. You are my guest and for now you can stay here as long as you like. I will not have you go back to your home alone, stay here at the palace. "

"Thranduil you are so kind, but we are not promised to each other and it would not be right for me to stay here I should go. " Said Lavenyia

Thranduil came and placed a soft kiss on his beloved lips. In a soft deep voice he spoke. " I invited you hear because I want you to stay here with me, I love your company , not just for telling stories but for every day of my life. so please stay , stay with me a little longer."

Lavenyia by his words promised she would stay longer..

Thank you now sleep well Lavenyia sleep well. " He kissed her for head and left and closed the door quietly behind him. Lavenyia slowly slip into the soft bed to sleep. She would sleep well tonight. For the first time she would not be alone, and something in heart told her she may never be alone every again . She closed her eyes and fell into a deep soft sleep.

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next Chapter 3 Lavenyia brings down a Dragon .