All known characters and settings belong to Tolkien the rest are my OC's.
This is Chapter 2. Legolas is about 15, so just at the beginning of his novice training.
Important Note: This is set right before "The King's Son's"
Thranduil walked down the steps towards his waiting escort. They all bowed as he mounted his stead. Thranduil signalled for them to start their journey and in one swift movement the company began moving in a steady pace into the forest. Thranduil turned to his three sons and was glad to see Lasanden up and about. After the capture Lasanden had taken some time to return to normal. Thranduil wanted to put a smile on his son's face. He turned and spoke sharply to them, trying to suppress a smile.
"Boys," He said. "how could you have forgotten your most important possessions!" The three brothers exchanged looks, wondering what their father was talking about. Mirineth too had a sceptical face, while the guards around them listened intently.
Thranduil was enjoying himself thoroughly. "Lasland, how will you scare off orcs without your whistle?" With that Thranduil tossed the toy whistle at Lasland who caught it and even through his dark complexion blushed furiously, A few warriors around him laughed and patted Lasland on the shoulder.
Legolas and Lasanden also laughed. "I remember when I gave you that." Lasanden said. "I also remember when you blasted it right next to my ear and I had to threaten to sell you to dwarves to make you stop. You were such an imp." Lasanden finished using Lasland's old nickname, Legolas laughed even harder at that.
Thranduil reached into his cloak once more and drew out the next toy. "Legolas, I found your valiant protector, Squirrel." Legolas' face looked horrified as he caught the toy and quickly stuffed it in his saddle bag, hiding it from view, even though almost everyone was already laughing.
Thranduil took out the last toy and threw the wooden sword to Lasanden. "I don't know how you could have forgotten your own weapon, ion nin." None of the warriors laughed, they were far too scared of Lasanden, but Legolas and Lasland were almost hysterical.
"I told you!" Lasland gasped in-between laughs. "He was born a warrior!" Lasanden threw the toy sword at his brother but Lasland's quick reflexes caught it before it hit him.
Thranduil smiled and observed his work. Lasland's blush was fading but still definitely there, Lasanden and Legolas was a different matter entirely. They had inherited Thranduil's fair colouring; he could clearly see their flushed faces underneath the fair skin.
Presais and Hectoron watched as their mother and father ran through the house tidying it spotless. "What's all the fuss?" Hectoron said as their mother gestured for the siblings to help. "Aunt Mirineth is just coming to visit?" Presais turned to her brother in exasperation.
"Aunt Mirineth is married to the King, you idiot!" She said. "What do you think would happen if the king, queen and three princes arrived at our house to find it a mess?" Hectoron frowned and threw a pillow at his older sister. She caught it and placed it on a chair.
"What wrong with seeing cousin Lasanden, Lasland and Legolas, they were friendly enough last time." His father laughed.
"Last time the whole family visited you were just a sprite and so was Legolas for that matter. Presais" He said turning to his daughter. "could you go fetch some water from the river?" Presais looked in the looking glass, her hair was still a mess and she was wearing her gardening gown. She sighed. "Of course Adar." Hinnan smiled at her daughter,
"You look beautiful." She said. Presais smiled and grabbed the bucket on her way out the door. She waved to her various relatives and neighbours on her way to the river. Dusk had just set and it gave a beautiful golden colour to the forest.
She kneeled down, filled the bucket, cherishing the feel of the cool water on her hands. Presais rose and turned back in the direction of her cottage, colliding with something that made her fall sprawling to the ground.
Strong hands caught her before she hit the ground and pulled her back up. She craned her neck to see the face of her rescuer and to her great happiness Lasanden stared back at her, though he looked different.
His once beautiful long hair was cut short and pulled back, she then recalled when her family had received the letter that Lasanden had been captured by wild men.
Presais was only a few years younger than Lasanden and on the family's occasional visits to the stronghold they had played together. The once familiar face looked tired and strained. She threw her arms around him and he hesitantly returned the hug.
She froze when she heard slight chuckles from behind them. She released her cousin and turned to see the whole settlement and a host of warriors watching them. She flushed a deep read and Lasanden laughed. "It's good to see you too, cousin."
Please Review! If you want to see who I think Lasanden looks after the capture, use this link, and this is does not have to be your version of him it's just what I see. Tell me what you think.
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Reviews
CharlotteBurke: I can see why you think Legolas is the third elfling. He is majorly influenced by his elder brothers on becoming a warrior even though the family tries to shelter him as much as possible. Thanks for reviewing and make sure you check out the" picture" of Lasanden.
Caelhir: Thranduil is such a hard A** father. I loved writing that line and it also gave the readers a hint on which elfling it was. All the flashbacks have a hint on which elfling is which. You got Lasland right. LOL He would torture the whole family with a whistle. As elflings Legolas and Lasanden are very similar. Make sure you check out the picture
Princess Arimae: YES! You're right! The order is Lasland, Legolas and Lasanden. What gave it away? Make sure you check out the picture.
Aranel Mereneth: Ha Ha you definitely know Lasanden Yes Legolas is around 14, 15, my age and believe me parents can easily embarrass teens. How did you like Thranduil bugging his kids? My favourite part was when none of the warriors laughed at Lasanden. He's so intimidating. What so you think of the picture, cause I know you're a fan of Lasanden.
Raynagh: OMG you said that so matter-of-a-factly, I loved it. You were like "I like the story and P.S. LASLAND, LEGOLAS and LASANDEN." you're the best.
so cute (): Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad you're exited about a new story. Check out the picture of Lasanden aka Alexander Skarsgard.