Only two months later after Evangeline's coming out/birthday party did a most unexpected but welcome guest appear in Greenwood, after visiting with Celeborn and Galadriel six weeks before hand did Gandalf, or Mithrandir as the elves called him, pay Thranduil and the woodland realm an extremely needed visit.
He was curious about the elven child who also had Maiar powers, Gandalf wondered where had she come from, how was it possible both races had mixed flawlessly and how on earth had the girl ended up in Greenwood of all places, though he supposed he could ask how they found her.
"Aran Thranduil, Mithrandir has arrived" a servant milling about announced the wizards presence in the halls of the woodland realm and Gandalf breached the top of the steps, taking off his very pointy hat and nodding his head in respect for the elven King.
Legolas was sat at his side for once, but Evangeline was off having one of her lessons, they'd been waiting to hear from the wizard that was now before them, before starting the five year old child on her self defense lessons that Tauriel had completely offered to help with to no one's surprise.
"Thranduil I hear you've stumbled upon something or rather someone quite interesting" Gandalf looked up at the blonde elf sitting upon his throne, looking about as poised and unflappable as usual especially with that cold look in his eyes.
Before the prince of greenwood could move off to collect his little sister, bare feet, familiar to their ears but not to Gandalf's pounded on the steps below them and as she was quite fond of doing especially when there were guests, Evangeline burst onto the platform.
A pleased smile spread across her lips as she bounced towards and up to Thranduil's throne and burst into a round of giggles to Legolas's amusement "Muinthel what is it that amuses you so?" he asked gently as she clambered into their Father's lap.
His brows raised high into his hairline as he spotted a small spark of softness in those once ice cold blue eyes, Gandalf chuckled inwardly yes this was quite interesting to say the least and he definitely could feel the magic within the child.
If anything at his question Evangeline became even more exuberant than before amethyst eyes bright and full of life, whereas before after that incident in the feasting hall she'd been stuck in bed for a week as Legolas had mostly predicted.
Finally after several minutes of random giggling the raven haired elven child managed to explain what she found so funny "I played a prank on accident" she bit her lip a wide and mischievous smile spreading across her face not looking apologetic in the least.
Especially when another elf, her instructor this time burst over the last step, their attention had been stolen by the little girl so they'd been unaware of the male elf's impending approach, his appearance quite ruffled.
And he had what looked like fish eggs or snot covering him from head to toe, it was unsure how Evangeline did this "Mischievous little scoundrel" the male elf wasn't angry in the least, but he looked out of breath as if he'd run all this way after the princess of Greenwood.
She couldn't help it as she burst into another round of infectious giggles, Legolas turned his head away and coughed into his hand as laughter consumed him and the only sign that Thranduil was amused at all was the laughter in his blue eyes.
Gandalf chuckled outwardly "Evangeline how did you do this" Thranduil asked after several minutes of silence, he was curious perhaps her powers had once again reacted and he looked over for any sign that she was excited.
"I can answer that, several of the fish that had been caught for this evenings dinner were pregnant and I had been teaching aranel a small bit about cooking in case the knowledge is ever needed" the instructor elf cleared his throat drawing everyone's attention onto himself.
"Evangeline got to close to the platter they were piling the eggs they removed from the fish and she set her elbow down on it and well needless to say I ended up covered in the things" the elf grimaced but he couldn't be mad at their precious sunlight for her laughter.
Had been music to everyone's ears as they filled the hall and brightened the heavy mood everyone had been feeling since her coming out ceremony "Ah I see, Henig this is Mithrandir" Thranduil nodded and the male elf left to clean up.
Knowing very well that lessons were over for the day for Evangeline, the tiny child in his lap peered at the tall person and blinked her amethyst eyes in confusion "Mithrandir" a smile alighted her features as she said the name and she bowed her head as she had been taught.
"Very polite you are young miss" Gandalf gave her a quick smile and the child gave him more laughter, it seemed she was quite happy with the things were and wasn't so quick to cry unless someone did something with the intention of doing so.
Legolas nodded "Very much so, she's been learning since she was three, isn't that right Muinthel" the younger blonde elf asked with an amused smile as Evangeline nodded her head with more eagerness than he thought she would.
And with complete seriousness, probably picking up on it floating around the room "Nato, Diola Lle Muindor" Evangeline exclaimed happily proud that she was receiving praise for her polite manners in the face of their guest.
Gandalf blinked so the child was quite articulate with the elven language because he hadn't understood a single word she just said and it seemed neither of the males were to much in a hurry to give him a translation either.
Deciding that the conversation had been led off track for far to many minutes now, Thranduil cleared his throat and the child in his lap ceased her wiggling and sat absolutely still, her ears perked up in interest "Mithrandir Aldol!" he finally greeted the wizened old wizard.
"Now as you've noticed, Evangeline Lellig is not ordinary elven child nor even just a peredhel" Thranduil began and Gandalf nodded glad that the conversation was finally moving along and he was getting answers or getting to ask questions now.
He nodded "Yes of course, even at this distance I can she is from a very powerful line of Maiar, though even I can not tell which at this moment in time" Gandalf said"How did you come by her if I may ask" he noticed the possessiveness of both male elf's over the tiny child.
Evangeline was perched in Thranduil's lap listening to the conversation with rapt attention proving she understood more than just her own language and new the common tongue just as well though she was hesitant to speak it again in his presence.
"I first heard her crying by the river, for a long time I merely imagined the sound, but after the fifth I knew it was no figment of my imagination, and with Ada we found her washed upon the bank of the river that flows through Greenwood" Legolas explained.
A noticeable frown tugged Gandalf's lips down, so they didn't know where the girl had come from either "That means you were meant to find her" he was certain of that much both elf's breathed a visible sigh of relief.
More talk ensued and it was becoming obvious that Evangeline was getting impatient as a pout was quickly forming on her lips and she looked quite bored with the whole of the conversation since she didn't really comprehend what they were talking about.
"Ada An Gell Nin" she pushed her lip out in a pout and looked hopefully at Legolas, it was about that time she hung out with Tauriel, the fiery red headed she-elf always had something interesting to do but she didn't want to walk all the way down those steps again.
Gandalf closed his mouth as more elvish language spilled from Evangeline's lips before a very adorable pout crossed her features and she looked at the younger blonde in the room "Very well Henig you may go to Tauriel" Thranduil relented unable to resist.
Though most knew nowadays not to say anything about his softness towards the amethyst eyed raven haired little girl, for they were swiftly dealt a punishment but they were also told to never let Evangeline know they were in trouble for it would just upset her as they'd found out.
"Ensure that she makes it to Tauriel, Legolas" he turned to his eldest and handed Evangeline over to her brother and both were soon on their way down the steps searching the lower halls for wherever Tauriel was stationed to relieve her to watch after their aranel.
Now that they were alone "You wish for me to teach her how to wield her powers, how long do I have and will I be staying here" Gandalf jumped right back into their previous talk before the girl had interrupted, though she was quite well behaved for a newly turned five year old.
Thranduil nodded "Yes, I fear that if another incident happens it would have consequences on Evangeline, she is the sunlight that has so evaded Greenwood, when things are becoming dark and deadly she is there like a ray of sunshine filling the halls with her light and fixing things" he stated.
"Is that how you see her" there went his brows raising high into his hairline once again, "Does she glow to you" Gandalf was hesitant to inquire sensing how protective the elven king was over the child that wasn't even but one sixteenth of an elf, the other half of her heritage a Maiar.
Another nod "When I first saw her, I'd made the decision to leave her in the care of someone else, but when I tried to turn I could not, now as for you're other questions, Evangeline is not to leave these walls yet, yes and ten months will that be sufficient time" Thranduil asked.
Gandalf let out a long winded sigh "Yes of course Thranduil will you explain this to her tomorrow" he questioned, one last nod and he was taken away by a servant and shown to the quarters, no matter how extravagant they were he preferred to be traveling.
He sat down on a chair and took out his pipe cleaning it before lighting it up thinking of all the things he could teach the girl first, Elrond had told him she might have a talent for healing, and he'd also show her how to grow things herbs and whatnot.
"Hmm" Gandalf mused aloud, she'd also need a staff that could grow along with her as she aged, though he didn't know how much Maiar she had in her, she was clearly powerful, so Evangeline was sure to age much slower not just because of her elven heritage but her Maiar as well.
For they were near immortal, in the case disease or they were riddled with wounds they couldn't heal in time, that was all that could kill them, he sighed running through a list of easy spells the child could learn as well, including teaching her how to send messages through creatures.
Perhaps when it came time for him to leave, he would gift her with a familiar, should she ever have need to ask him a question, Evangeline would merely whisper her message and send whatever he gifted to her off and he could answer it for her.
That way he wouldn't have need to come back so soon in case she became confused on what to do when he did leave, Gandalf nodded and so he began thinking up possible creatures he could gift her, owls, a crow, or even a raven, though Dwarves were fond of ravens as well.
It didn't mean that ravens belonged solely to that particular race that was found on middle earth, his train of thought derailed as a knock came upon the door to the room he'd been assigned, Gandalf hastily put out his pipe and rose to answer the door.
Just another servant telling him that if he'd like he could have dinner in the main hall or in his room, he chose the latter of the two and the elf hurried off to make sure their supper was still going to finish on time, it was still just a few hours away.
~With Legolas and Evangeline~
They'd finally found Tauriel in one of the lowest halls having been on watch over the dungeons that afternoon "Legolas, Aranel" the redheaded she-elf greeted the prince and Evangeline as the blonde told her she was relieved from her post to spend time with the princess as usual.
Legolas hurried off moments afterwards and Evangeline latched on to her third favorite elf in the entire world "There was a guy with a funny pointed hat" she exclaimed unable to hold back on her thoughts about the guest in their woodland realm.
"Really now Aranel, was he tall or short and just thought he needed an extremely pointy hat to draw attention from his height" Tauriel snickered as she led the young child to the training room, having been teaching the girl a little bit about how to throw her daggers.
Though Evangeline was rather patient and hadn't used the ones her father had gifted her, instead choosing to opt for a duller blade so she didn't hurt herself "He was super tall but he had long gray hair and Ada called him Mithrandir" Evangeline chattered watching Tauriel closely.
"I forget he was to come" Tauriel admitted reminding herself of the incident two months before still no sign of that strange elf that had left the gift, but she was going to continue scouring the whole of Greenwood to find him and give him what for.
Evangeline tilted her head to the side "He called me Maiar several times in his conversation with Ada what is a Maiar and why am I being called one, aren't I elf like you Tauriel" question after question shot from her mouth like rapid fire.
And Tauriel had a difficult time keeping up with each one "Maiar is something like a wizard or a witch in your case you remember that blinding white light from you're coming out ceremony" the she-elf asked first and the child nodded.
"Oh so I can use magic and stuff" her amethyst eyes brightened like a thousand twinkling stars in the night sky and Tauriel smiled pulling the little girl into a quick hug before placing Evangeline on her feet once more.
Before answering her other questions "Yes Are you can use magic, and yes you are also elf like me but not full" Tauriel finished off the girls questions "Would you like to practice Aranel" she inquired holding up three dull daggers for the raven haired child.
Her eyes lit up with glee and Evangeline nodded eagerly "Nato" she exclaimed happily "Hantanyel" she couldn't help it, being polite had been ingrained into her very being and that was one thing Thranduil encouraged the most.
Tauriel smiled once more and handed over the daggers, helping Evangeline find a proper stance and guiding the little princess of Greenwood through the motions of throwing the heavy weapons before stepping back "Okay you try" she suggested.
Eager to show off a little, Evangeline poked her tongue between her lips in concentration amethyst eyes narrowed on the target just a few feet away from her, trying to judge the distance and the strength in which she should throw before finally letting the dagger fly from her fingers.
It sailed at alarming speed until with a soft thunk embedded itself into the most outer rim of the target, it stuck there for all of three seconds before falling to the floor with a clatter, it was enough for Evangeline as she let out a massive squeal "I did it Tauriel did you see" she was all smiles again.
"Very good Aranel, you'll be an expert in dagger throwing in no time if you keep practicing like that" Tauriel praised knowing that encouraging Evangeline always made her try her hardest and she improved in such a little amount of time afterwards.
Their Are was sure one intriguing little child as smiles of amusement filled the room from the odd guard dotted around the training room also brushing up on their own skills in order to be able to protect their king and his family, adopted or otherwise, Evangeline was their princess.
"Can I try again an gell nin Tauriel" Evangeline flashed a pout at the red headed she-elf and Tauriel couldn't deny the little girl anything she wanted, who could after all if they were faced with the cuteness that was Evangeline.
So she nodded "Of course go ahead" Tauriel gestured for the girl to keep practicing and another elf set up a target for her to practice her own skills on just a few feet away from Evangeline so that she didn't have to go to far from the princess.
Mere moments after throwing the last two daggers she had in her hand at the targets, and she'd gone to collect them, Evangeline had her attention stolen by another object, her amethyst eyes widened in awe and she reached out and plucked a small one from the table.
Hearing movement to her left, Tauriel lowered her bow and turned to face Evangeline who was wielding her own bow in her hand and trying to notch an arrow to the bowstring "Here Aranel" she finally said after watching the girl struggle for a few minutes.
Before to much more could go on or before Tauriel could show Evangeline how to properly shoot an arrow, they were interrupted "Dinner" one of the servants called and everyone began filing from the room to head up to the higher halls to eat supper.
Evangeline looked a little put out "Tomorrow Aranel after your lessons" Tauriel promised and the girl flashed her a hopeful smile, though Evangeline knew it was possible she wouldn't see the red head the next day for sometimes t he she-elf was sent on important missions.
"Gestog?" even still she couldn't help but hope that she got to see Tauriel the next day after her lessons and got to learn how to shoot an arrow, like the fiery red head and her brother could, and then she could show her father and he would be so proud of her like he always was.
Tauriel smiled and lifted Evangeline into her arms "Nato" she nodded praying to the Valar that she didn't get sent out to destroy that blasted spiders nest again, they kept coming back no matter how many times Thranduil sent her out to get rid of them.
After fifteen minutes the duo reached the main dining hall and Evangeline was lowered to her feet and she hurried to her usual spot next to and in between Legolas and Thranduil, "Diola Lle Muindor" the girl thanked her brother sweetly.
Causing chuckles to rise in the room from several of those that were joining them for dinner that evening, it was unbelievable how polite their princess was and they all encouraged her to be her politest and she in turn became even kinder than before.
"Lle Creoso Muinthel" Legolas smiled plating up some food for the raven haired child sitting at his side as Evangeline waited patiently as she always did until their Father caught her attention and she turned fully to face him.
Head tilted to the side curiosity bright in her amethyst colored eyes "Tomorrow Lellig you will have new lessons you remember Mithrandir" he waited until she nodded "He is here to teach you how to wield you're power sufficiently" Thranduil explained.
"What about my other lessons Ada" Evangeline frowned, weren't they important and how long was she going to have lessons with that Mithrandir person, she didn't know one thing about the very tall fellow.
More chuckles filled the air "They are temporarily put on hold until ten months and your sixth birthday comes around, these lessons with Mithrandir will last for two hours, and then Tauriel will take over for the next hour and you'll have the rest of the day to rest" Thranduil finished.
Her eyes lit up "Really Tauriel's gonna teach me about weapons" those amethyst gems sparkled like they always did as if stars were a permanent resident in the irises perhaps they should start calling her Gil of Are (Star of Sunlight) it would be more apt that way.
Yes that was more suiting to the little princess, Thranduil nodded "Of course now eat your dinner then it's off to the baths with you Henig" he stated in a firm tone and she smiled cheekily at him before eating with more manners than any child he'd ever met.
Then as he'd said, Legolas carted his sister off to the baths and Evangeline was bathed until her skin was pink and clean and her hair was shining "Does Mithrandir speak Elvish Muindor" she asked in the midst of having her hair brushed til it was silky to the touch.
"I don't believe so, though I'm not entirely sure, you could always ask him Muinthel" Legolas said as he ran his fingers through that soft raven colored hair, it suited Evangeline in a way, if the light hit it just right it glimmered as if it had been charmed by millions of twinkling stars.
Evangeline giggled and he knew she was planning something mischievous "Just don't go overboard with you're prank Muinthel, Ada would be most furious if Mithrandir got frustrated and left without teaching you anything" Legolas warned.
Sufficiently chastised and promising not to be impolite and just have a little bit of fun, Evangeline was then plopped into her bed lined with soft furs and downy mattress and feathery pillows with thick duvets that were pulled all the way up to her chin encompassing her in warmth.
"Ollo vae Muinthel Posto vae" Legolas bid Evangeline good night, pressing a quick kiss to her forehead as his mother use to do to him, he wished the woman could meet the raven haired girl but alas that was now very much impossible as she'd died in battle long ago.
At the softly murmured words, Evangeline yawned "Quel Du Muindor" she said quietly already on the verge of falling asleep, Legolas blew out most of the candles lit in her room save for one and by the time he left she was snoring softly.
The next morning Evangeline was woken by one of her personal attendants, her hair was twisted into a very pretty bun complete with silver comb, embedded within it were gems of all manners of colors, before being dressed in a green tunic with billowing sleeves and brown leggings.
Complete with deep maroon colored boots to warm her feet from the chill as her birthday was in the winter months though it was still warm enough to go outside and forage if need be, the true cold had yet to sweep through Greenwood and those were days she most hated.
"Quel Marth Aranel Evangeline" the attendant smiled kindly at her young charge leading her to the informal breakfast hall where her king and prince were already seated at the table awaiting her arrival along with the wizard.
Evangeline took a deep breath and steeling her nerves marched forward bravely to sit between her brother and father "Quel amrun Ada, Muindor, Mithrandir" she greeted after being helped into her chair by Legolas.
Gandalf gave her a curious look and Thranduil raised his brow as he realized she was speak in the elvish tongue on purpose, he hid his amusement well until it was only contained within his gaze and looked to his son, who knew what their Gil of Are was doing.
He'd told Legolas about the newest addition to the nickname he'd branded her with and his son had wholeheartedly agreed with him that it was apt to call her such a name "Henig do not tease him so, Mithrandir does not speak our language" Thranduil finally ended the girls game.
She pouted for half a second "Please to meet you Mithrandir I am Evangeline" before bursting into the most polite greeting Gandalf had ever been given by a child, because he was use to them being interested more in his fireworks.
"It is a pleasure to meet you as well young miss, you should eat, you'll need the energy in the coming hours" Gandalf said gently, not wanting to scare the young girl away from learning anything from him, having already figured out a plan for the time being.
The little girl nodded and grabbed up her small goblet of water to take a sip, before digging in to her breakfast, eating with manners "How long has she been having lessons" Gandalf inquired to Thranduil suddenly.
"Since she was three and could understand, Evangeline is a very special child and she took to her lessons quickly though she is still a child sometimes and gets frustrated as do her instructors" Thranduil threw the girl a mock glare and she giggled impishly.
Cheeky little thing that she was dared, yes dared to laugh at the headaches she continuously caused him though he doubted it was intentional, she was a woodland sprite and very mischievous just like Legolas had been at that age.
Gandalf saw the genuine affection the elven king held for the tiny raven haired amethyst eyed child and knew that the Valar had something to do with this rather strange turn in events, but why send a little girl and what was up with her dual heritage.
Breakfast was spent in much the same manner as it usually was, though Gandalf was lost in his thoughts for the rest of the time until a small tug on his robe sleeve made him lose his train of thought, he peered down at the elven/maiar child "Yes" he inquired already knowing.
"Time for lessons Mithrandir" she gave him a bright smile that was full of light and Gandalf could very well see why Evangeline would be called the star of sunlight here in the halls of greenwood she radiated purity in all that she was.
He nodded "Yes of course Miss Evangeline, come along we have many things to learn and not enough time" Gandalf stood and pushed his chair in, noticing that it was just him and the little girl, he then wondered if she would reach the height of a full elf with only half of that as her heritage.
Well only one sixteenth of it as her heritage to be precise "But Ada said you'd be here ten months til my sixth birthday" Evangeline held up six fingers in confusion not sure why the very tall person was now talking nonsense.
The wizard chuckled "You'll find I talk in riddles more often than not my dear child" Gandalf held out his hand and she took it hesitantly still very much confused by his changed manner of speaking but followed along behind him anyway.
Half way down the hall she found herself in the lead and so Evangeline led the wizard to the only place she knew that lessons were supposed to be in "Will this room do Mithrandir" she bit her lip nervously not sure if she liked being alone with this literal strange.
"Yes quite nicely it is a fine room young miss, now shall you like you're first lesson" Gandalf turned and faced the young girl who eyed him nervously from her spot across the room, her hands held behind her back and she fidgeted.
Evangeline nodded quietly "What's first Mithrandir, what is a Maiar exactly" she was dying with curiosity, the definition she'd gotten from Tauriel was not enough to quell her need to know more about herself now that the knowledge was well known to herself and by others.
Gandalf had suspected she'd asked and so took a seat "Please seat Miss Evangeline and I will tell you" he waited until she was sitting in a wooden chair "The Maiar or Maia are near immortal spirits descended into Arda, Middle-Earth as you know it to help the Valar shape the world" he began.
During his explanation he than began to suspect he knew who Evangeline was descended from for now it was just suspicions and Gandalf kept them to himself "Near Immortals" the little girl squeaked how was that even possible.
"Exactly my dear girl, unless wounded severely or wrought with disease we, you and I will shall never fade unless you wish it" he explained calmly, being patient and trying not to talk in riddles all the time so as not to confuse the girl was going to really test his meddle.
Her eyes lit up in understanding and Gandalf was glad he wouldn't have to deepen his explanations, but he did want to confirm something "Now first you need a staff" he stated with a small smile wondering how long it would take before the child got frustrated.
"And how am I to get one of these staff thingies Mithrandir" Evangeline asked patiently though her manner of speech were still that of a child's and Gandalf chuckled quite amused, she huffed at him and waited for the explanation.
"You must do it yourself as I can not help you, you have to imagine it, feel it within your hand my dear" he spoke in more riddles and knew that it wasn't helping her understand anything, first and foremost most of these lessons relied solely upon her ability to wield her gift.
Evangeline frowned deeply much like she'd seen her father do on several occasions when he was not happy with the way things were going or if Tauriel said that icky spiders had taken up living in their Greenwood once again.
She sighed and closed her eyes and took a deep breath working through the riddle, imagining just as he'd said, a staff in her hand one that was hopefully appropriately sized and not as big as the one Mithrandir carried.
All of a sudden Evangeline could feel something forming in her hand but she kept her eyes closed for fear of it just being her very overactive imagination, when she closed her hand into a fist, her fingers wrapped around vine and wood and her amethyst eyes popped open.
With rounded irises Evangeline faced Gandalf or as she knew him Mithrandir "Is this right" she asked holding up the tiny staff, made of ebony wood and wrapped in maroon colored vines, with a little notch in the top for a crystal of some sort like his.
"Very well done now that crystal around you're necklace place it in the top of your staff and then we will practice" Gandalf nodded so it seemed there was truth in that the girl was a very quick study and didn't get frustrated very easily, instead choosing to try and work through the problem.
Not liking the idea of removing her necklace at all, Evangeline faltered in her excitement for these newest lessons that had been building upon realizing there was an actual physical something in her hand that she'd created from her just imagining it.
"Do I have to" she looked down at the amethyst gem, it would hardly fit in the top part of her staff anyway, and so what if she sounded like a petulant child, her father had told her she'd been wearing that when they found her and she'd never taken it off not even once.
Gandalf frowned this time "What on earth is the matter my dear Evangeline" he asked wondering what had caused her to become most stubborn especially when she'd been doing so well so far and the lesson was progressing as he'd wanted from the very beginning.
Tauriel who'd been passing by the room and having heard the statement poked her head in and Evangeline beamed at her "Aranel's never taken it off, the necklace I mean Mithrandir" she explained so the princess didn't have to.
"I see, would this help if we merely exchanged it for another with the same gem hanging around you're neck" Gandalf produced a necklace from his robes that held an amethyst gem fastened to it and held it out for Evangeline.
Who bit her lip before nodding and hurriedly exchanged it for the new necklace, upon removing the crystal it grew in size until it was it's full size once more, Tauriel looked on with curiosity and stuck around for a bit longer since she was free for a little while.
Evangeline quickly stuck the crystal after removing it from the necklace into the top of her mini staff and stood when Gandalf did "Good, good now to see how well you are with spells" he looked around the room and quickly set up a small test course.
It was just an old and yellowed piece of parchment in the bottom of a glass container, a flask of water in his hand just in case "What kind of spell Mithrandir" Evangeline peered into the container to see the paper.
"Oh just a little one and then I'll have you learn something else that won't nearly be as draining, then we can go off for lunch" Gandalf waved his hand unconcerned and both she-elves looked at him in confusion.
Very confused by this gray haired wizard, Evangeline nodded waiting patiently "What's the spell" she asked after several minutes of silence on the wizards part and Gandalf looked at her before realizing he'd drifted off into his thoughts once again.
Gandalf then turned to Tauriel "Miss would you do the honors of translating the word Fireball into elvish for me and then tell it to the young lady" he asked of the red headed captain of the guard and Tauriel fully entered the room.
Just as he'd asked of her, Tauriel turned to Evangeline and translated the rather odd word into elvish "Koron en' naur" she said and the little girl repeated the word back to her still extremely confused on what it was she was supposed to be doing.
"You must raise you're staff young miss and say the word while willing the spell to work and aim it at the paper within this container" Gandalf explained suddenly when Evangeline stood there with a frown on her lips.
Understanding now what it was she was to do, Evangeline was quick to raise her ebony wood and maroon vine covered staff bringing it to Tauriel's attention "Koron en' naur" the girl repeated taking a deep breath and willing the spell to work as Mithrandir instructed.
Aiming deep into the glass container, a spark started then dropped onto the paper, a second later it puttered out "What did I do wrong" Evangeline asked when little more than smoke wafted from the paper no fire, just black smoke and the smell of lightly burnt paper.
"You did well as you could young miss perhaps one more try and then we'll move onto other things" Gandalf was also frowning now, perhaps his theory as to who Evangeline was descendant from was not true for if it had been she would have made more than a tiny little spark.
Evangeline raised her staff once more and repeated the spell much more firmer than before putting authority behind it and willing it to work with much more fervor than she formerly did, this time there was a blast of heat.
It swirled and formed taking shape into a fireball, Tauriel's green eyes widened as did Evangeline's amethyst ones as it shot straight into the glass container and burnt that old paper to nothing more than a crisp sizzling and spitting at them angrily before it was put out with the water in Gandalf's flask.
There was a smile on his lips now and he was most pleased and certain that he'd figured out who's line Evangeline came from now "Elo Aranel Lle ume quel" Tauriel whispered as the girl sat down looking tired now after that one little spell.
Just as Mithrandir had predicted it had drained her "Right we have time for one more spell that won't make you anymore tired and a little food should perk you right up afterwards" Gandalf muttered patting his robe and pockets looking for what he'd brought.
Before emerging with a tiny seed Evangeline looked interested but her eyes held a tired light to them, signaling that after lunch she would probably be taking a quick nap before being carted off for weapons and archery practice with Tauriel.
"What do you want me to do Mithrandir" Evangeline rubbed her eyes looking at the little seed with curiosity but wishing he would just explain already so she could eat and then rest for a little while as she wasn't use to this kind of mental training.
Gandalf chuckled "My lady would you translate these words into elvish for young miss again please, Grow Herb Grow" he said hoping that the spell worked because it wasn't really much of a spell and just random words thrown together.
Tauriel turned to Evangeline once more as the little girl stood "Ala-Apsa-Ala" she repeated in elvish for Evangeline and Gandalf's sake so he knew the words himself, as he didn't commonly use such out of the way spells himself.
With a huff Evangeline raised her staff for the last time that morning "Ala-Apsa-Ala" she commanded clearly and a little leaf peeked out of the seed and it began growing within Mithrandir's palm until it formed into an herb she was most familiar with.
"Chamomile" she exclaimed proudly having learned all it's properties and how people used it to settle their nerves and how it could be used as a balm for medicinal properties, Gandalf nodded and Evangeline and Tauriel were dismissed.
Upon exiting the room the little girl realized she looked ridiculous carrying around a staff and willed it into something smaller and hooked it around the necklace and placed it around her neck for easier access.
The red head walking at her side "Nifty, you'll be quite the experienced maiar when these ten months are up Aranel" Tauriel smiled having watched Evangeline when she made to place to the necklace around her neck again.
This earned her a beaming smile and then they were in the lunch hall, Evangeline launched into the lessons she'd learned while with Gandalf, though didn't show off knowing that it would cause a little chaos and she really didn't want to get put in trouble.
By the time she was done eating her energy was practically nonexistent and Legolas carried Evangeline off for an afternoon nap, just a couple hours, a few before dinner, she was awake bouncing around again ready for her weapons and archery lessons with Tauriel.
While the two she-elves headed off to the lower halls where the training room was located Gandalf turned to Thranduil "I think I've figured out who the young Evangeline is descended from" he said certain he was right.
Thranduil raised a white blonde brow "Go on Mithrandir, I'm dying to know" he said sarcastically and Legolas coughed into his hand it sounded suspiciously like a chuckle but Thranduil was more interested in Gandalf's explanation.
"Arien, the Maia of Fire, Evangeline bears the same fierce devotion and beauty, and she wields fire rather well" Gandalf stated one hundred percent positive in his answer, for the young girl was like a ray of sunshine.
Legolas nodded it sounded most accurate though he wasn't familiar with many Maiar in the first place Mithrandir being the only one until Evangeline's fifth and coming out ceremony party, Thranduil accepted the explanation and Gandalf went back to his rooms for the rest of the afternoon.
Down in the training room, Evangeline didn't even hesitate as she grasped up the bow she'd been trying to shoot an arrow from the day before "You promised Tauriel" and flashed her amethyst eyes at the fiery redheaded she-elf.
"That I did Aranel and so I shall" Tauriel smiled kindly helping Evangeline notch her arrow and pull back the drawstring on the bow lining the arrow up with the target, shifting the girls position so it was slightly easier and then released the arrow.
It whizzed through the air like her dagger had the day before and sunk less than an inch into the target and fell out "Elo" Evangeline whispered in awe then wanted to try it on her own like she had with the daggers yesterday.
Tauriel stood back as the little princess tried her hand at archery, she wasn't going to be taught on her right yet, not until she was a little older and could hold her ground a lot better, so for now it was just harmless practice and the exuberance that came from her happiness as she got it right.
Evangeline poked her tongue out again in concentration as she notched the second arrow on the string and pulled it back far as her arm could go, lined her arrow up with the target and adjusted her stance a little before letting go.
This time the arrow fell not even flying like before, all noise stopped in the room as Evangeline stared down at her arrow looking massively confused "What did I do wrong Tauriel" she looked saddened that she couldn't even shoot by herself.
"Well nothing to be honest aranel archery takes a lot of practice and you don't have much muscle built up in your arms right yet" Tauriel bent explaining gently to the little princess of Greenwood that things like that took time and patience.
Seconds later Evangeline was back to her bubbly and happy self as she scooped up the fallen arrow and notched it one more time, determined even if it only went a couple feet to shoot an arrow and then show off for her brother and father if they came down to see how she was faring.
In just under fifteen minutes, Evangeline could make the arrow go much further than her third or fourth and even fifth attempts, though it still missed the target by a long shot it was more than enough to make the little raven haired girl happy.
"Ready for something else now Aranel" Tauriel asked as Evangeline lowered the bow to the table and rubbed her arms, she would have to remind the maids that prepared the girls bath to add some herbs to sooth muscle aches for Evangeline would be sore tomorrow no doubt.
The child nodded eager for more and followed the she-elf over to some wooden swords "No real ones until you're older" Tauriel said and handed a small appropriate sized one to Evangeline, who nodded sagely in understanding.
"Someday I'll be just as good as you and Muindor Tauriel and I'll get to go out and slay those icky spiders to" Evangeline exclaimed suddenly wanting to protect her home like her brother and second third favorite elf did.
Tauriel doubted Thranduil would ever allow the girl to go on those particular missions with her or Legolas, she nodded anyway not saying anything "Now plant you're feet firmly apart and raise you're arms high sword clasped in both hands" she took on an instructors tone.
Evangeline doing as she commanded though it was gentle and struck out with her own wooden blade, both wood swords collided and the little girl fell over from the impact though she hadn't added much force behind the blow it was still enough to knock Evangeline over.
"Orro!" the girl winced feeling the vibrations of the impact jarring her insides as she hit the ground and landed on her bottom, Tauriel gave her a concerned look and Evangeline jumped to her feet taking her stance once more.
Knowing the girl wouldn't stop until she'd gotten it right, Tauriel, much gentler this time swung the wooden sword and knocked it against Evangeline's, again with the falling down and more exclamations of pain came until finally the girl could stay firmly on her feet.
"Well done Aranel, I think one more lesson and we'll head up to dinner" Tauriel wiped her brow with a towel before doing the same for Evangeline who looked sticky with sweaty and her green tunic was sticking to her and making the girl very uncomfortable.
Evangeline nodded and Tauriel led her back over to the table picking up the three daggers from yesterday "Try you're dagger throwing, you never know when you may need an extra weapon on hand" the red head smiled.
Grabbing them and taking aim with much better precision than she could with the bow and arrow, Evangeline watched as the daggers sunk about an inch into the wood of the target and stayed stuck that time, before collecting them to try again, and again, and one more time after that.
Until Tauriel finally called it quits and they headed up to the dining hall after wiping their sweat away, Evangeline was to tired to muster up much enthusiasm and so when it came time for Legolas to take her away for her bath, she was practically already asleep.
Thranduil looked surprised but didn't comment knowing that Tauriel wouldn't push the girl so hard, but Evangeline herself who would try her hardest, suddenly the redheaded she-elf jumped to her feet and sped off after Legolas.
"Have the ones who prepare Aranel's bath add herbs that sooth the muscles, Evangeline is going to need it as her arms will be sore" Tauriel told Legolas before heading to her own quarters, the blonde elf nodded and did as the red head suggested.
Evangeline was out way before she was ever placed in her comfortable bed and her duvet was pulled all the way up to her chin and Legolas tucked the girl in, blowing out all candles baring one and left his sister to rest, before doing the same himself no doubt like Thranduil already had all in all it was a rather peaceful end to a good day.
Translations:
Aldol: Welcome
An Gell Nin: Please
Gestog?: Promise?
Lle Creoso: You're Welcome
Gil: Star
Ollo vae: Sweet Dreams
Posto vae: Rest Well
Quel Du: Goodnight
Quel Marth: Good Luck
Quel amrun: Good Morning
Koron en' naur: Fireball
Lle ume quel: You did well
Ala-Apsa-Ala: Grow Herb Grow
Orro!: Ouch