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Chapter 3: Missing

The bridge to the gates finally came to view as the blond elf trotted his horse towards it. A couple of guards on watch in the woods had spotted Legolas and escorted him the rest of the way back, over joyed that their prince has returned safe and sound. They spoke to him about how the war had affected many of his people however they were all pulling through and managed quite well especially now that their wood was beginning to grow beautiful once again into the Great Greenwood it had ounce been known as.

The gates opened the moment the guards at the gates saw the elves coming their way, allowing the prince entry into the elven realm. He sighed with relief as he entered, elegantly letting himself off his horse so that it could be taken to the stables to be washed and fed. He ran over to the doors of the palace expecting his father to be standing there waiting for him, but to his surprise he wasn't. A shot of disappointment and worry went through him wondering if his father was still upset and refused to meet him. He did however see two of his fathers most trusted friends waiting for him. Galion his father's adviser and the Captain of the Guard Tathar stood with gentle smiles by the doors that led to his home taking turns to pull their prince into a tight and welcoming embrace.

The first to speak was Galion who held onto Legolas' hand happily "My my look at who finally decided to come back home, and with no injuries!" His eyes were filled with shock, wonder, and something else, which the blond couldn't quite figure out. He waved the thought away mentally and smiled widely at his guardian and caretaker "Yes Galion I am unharmed and quite healthy. Is it such a shock? I'm sure it is not the first time that I return without injuries" Tathar gave out an unelf like snort followed by a chuckle, receiving an amused look from his friend and an arched brow from Legolas "Come now my Prince when is the last time you came back home without even a bump or scratch on you other than today! The Valar have finally answered our prayers though they've been answered quite late" Gallion was now the one to laugh and shake his head leading his Princeling inside "Oh my dear Las don't bother trying to remember a memory that never was" Galions comment set both elves in a fit of laughter leaving Legolas confused and frowning at the his eldars teasing as they lead him inside.

After a few moments of more teasing, bickering and laughter Legolas found himself in familiar halls being taken to his chambers. He abruptly stopped walking and looked towards Galion who was leaning against the captain chuckling together "Galion where is ada? I wish to greet him before retiring to my room" he was not sure if Galion or Tathar knew of the argument that occurred between him and his father, and did not wish to reveal any details to them. He felt a light squeeze from Tathar on his shoulder as the two elves stood silently beside him. After what seemed like an eternity of uncomfortably silence, Legolas was about to ask again when he felt the gentle hand squeeze his shoulder a little firmer making him turn to Tathar, and there it was. That same look he saw in Galion earlier that he ignored was now in Tathar's warm hazel gaze. Legolas shivered as he stared at eyes that showed nothing but worry and desperation. His heartbeat began to quicken, as he hesitated to swallow a lump that was forming in his throat before asking again "Where is my adar…?" The two elves looked at each other from over the prince's shoulder not know what to say. Galion shook his head and lowered his gaze down to the floor giving Legolas' hand a squeeze, both elves trying to comfort and prepare the elf for the news "Legolas…your ada…the king…he…he is missing…" Legolas stared at the brunet, his expression blank, trying to find any sign that would hint that he was joking and that it was just another one of the advisers tricks he would do to make him feel remorse when ever he made his father worry.

Nothing.

Worried blue eyes quickly turned from the bowing head before him to meet hazel for reassurance hoping that they would burst out laughing any moment from this 'trick' but he was only answered with a light nod from the captain.

Legolas went pale. A king did not just simply go missing from with in his own realm, especially not his father. His mind began to work quickly at finding a solution on where his father might be. He could have gone out to visit his mothers grave but he never left without informing at least his two most trusted friends, and when he did leave he would always come back. The only other explanations were that the remaining creatures that still roamed the woods attacked his father if he had gone out beyond the gates.

That thought quickly sent chills and another wave of panic over the prince. What if his dear ada was gravely injured and struggling, or what if he was dead…no. No he would not let himself think that, his father couldn't have faded, it wasn't an option that he would accept so easily.

He quickly closed his eyes and calmed himself ignoring his surroundings, remembering the bond he had with his father. He let himself slip into that dimension where he could sense his father's fea through their bond. A sharp pain twanged at his chest. The once bright light of his father was no longer there. 'no…Valar NO… ADA?! Ada where are you?! You can't be gone…you cant be dead! Ada answer me!' He desperately called out to his father through their bond as he panicked, and looked around for any sign of his father's presence. Tears began to make their way down the princes cheeks from fear of having lost his ada, alarming the two elves beside him who he still ignored as he frantically searched for his fathers glow.

There.

He found it. It was dangerously small. What once was a radiant, warm glow of strength, pride, and love, was now nothing but a flickering spark struggling to stay alive. Legolas quickly yet hesitantly hovered his hands around the small light allowing his own energy to transmit into the small light to help it grow again. After a few moments of strengthening his father, even if just a little he tried to call out to him again 'Ada…' he couldn't help the wavering voice as he spoke sense he was still very fearful for his fathers well being. After seeing his fea so small and weak, Legolas knew his adar was fading. 'Saes ada …I beg of you… answer me…I fear for you…' after a few moments the glow between his hands flickered when he suddenly heard a weakly hushed voice 'I-Ion…nin…' It pained him to hear his father so weak. He was so used to that strong smooth voice, that for a moment he almost hadn't recognized this new soft voice that called out to him. Never had he heard his father speak with such a horse voice in all his years. He pushed aside the thought and struggled to keep in a cry. 'Ada where are you? Tell me where you are so that I may bring you home' The silence that came again didn't make Legolas feel any better and only made his fear peek 'Ada?!' He was panicking. He knew he shouldn't but he couldn't help it, his father was taking too long to answer 'Ada if you can hear me open our bond more so that I may see what you see. Let me know where you ar-' a sudden shutter echoed around him cutting him off. He focused on the small flickering light 'no…legolas…leave…leave…the wood' He was shocked. Was his father truly telling him to leave after he not only just arrived but was also trying to find and help him? He shook his head in defiance as a thought came to mind 'NO! No ada I will not leave! I will not leave you to fade! If you are still mad at me from the last we spoke then-'

'Saes Legolas!' He shrank away from the glowing orb that lightly grew from his fathers slightly louder and demanding tone, but the small outburst only caused the light to shrink as it seemed to take much energy from the king who was now speaking in a much lower voice making the young elf strain his hearing 'My son…you must…leave…for…your safe-' Right before the elven king could finish the bond between them had been opened to the fullest allowing Legolas a glimpse of where his father was, but he was unable to take a longer look as sudden waves of pain ran through his body. He fell to his knees yelling out and whimpering from the sudden pain he felt through the bond, and cried at the agonizing scream he heard from his father. What he felt was only a third of what his father truly felt, and yet just that much of his pain was unbearable. The last thing he heard before falling into a pain caused slumber were the worried voices of Tathar and Galion, along with the flashing image he saw through his fathers sight. Wide green eyes hiding in the shadows of dead trees, slowly reaching out with claw like nails towards him.

Hey there, to everyone following my story. I have final exams at the moment so I'm not sure when will be the next time for me to post the next chapter. Plus if this current chapter has any errors what so ever I apologies in advance. I wrote this right before finals so it's slightly rushed but I hope you all enjoy it either way. Next Chapter will be up when I'm free to type it and after that I'll try to post one chapter per week if I'm free.

Thank you so much for the support and reviews they mean a lot to me! I was actually going to stop at the first Chapter sense I only typed it from a simple Idea that came to mind, but I got reviews encouraging me to right more chapters so I'll continue.

Again thank you all and enjoy the drama! I know I do ;)

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Ada/Adar : Father, dad

Saes: Please

Ion nin : My son

Fea : Soul

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