Legolas made his way to Elrond's study. He had been in the library with Estel trying to figure out some things on the young lady Lily. Estel had told him of his encounter of her and Legolas had informed him that he had also met him and that he had felt a strange sense of peace an protectiveness toward her. Not to mention the name Dragonbane was familiar. Estel had went on to say he remembered when he was younger he met a young woman by the name of Marielle Dragonbane she was the aboptive daughter of Elrond but other then that nothing else except she had disappeared.

As he neared the study he heard Elrond's voice issuing orders. He stopped an knocked still wondering what was going on.

"Enter."

Legolas walked in an shut the door. "You wish to see me Lord Elrond?"

"Yes Legolas I am in need of your assistance." Before he could say anything more the door opened amnd Elladan entered with Aragorn.

"I've found Estel Ada."

"Thank you Elladan.".

Gandalf looked around "What is the purpose of this meeting Lord Elrond.?"

Legolas looked around an noticed a couple of Elrond's best warriors along with the twins and Aragorn. Glorfindel stood behind Elrond a serious look on his face.

Elrond sighed a look of worry on his face. "I am in need of trackers and hunter to help track someone."

There were was a murmer around the room Legolas had a strange feeling in his stomach something close to worry like he knew who was missing.

Aragorn stepped forward." Who? Has someone been taken?"

Elrond sat down heavily and linked his fingers. "I am unaware Estel... An the person I need help finding is my adoptive granddauhter Lily."

Legolas felt a knot in his stomach so bad he almost stumbled. "Lily? She is missing?" He was having a hard time schooling his features.

Elrond closed his eyes a second before looking around the room. "She's been missing for 4 days. Arwen brought it to my attention when she wasn't in her room but no one has seen her. She would spend time with the hobbits but they haven't seen her either. We've secretly serched Rivendell and she is no where to be found. We must look for her for if she left the saftly of Imladris her life is in danger. She in unaware of the danger that will follow her."

Legolas rounded on the twin his anger rising." You said she would be fine. You should have let me go after her. She may be in danger for your carelessness."

Elrond looked between Legolas and his sons."What has transpired?"

Legolas took a step toward the twins. "I had met Lily while she was on the archery field and I offered her a walk in the gardens because her mind seemed trouble. Elladan and Elrohir approached and spoke to her. She grabbed at her head as if mad an spoke of having a mental breakdown whatever that is an stormed off. But wherever she is she isn't unarmed. I returned to the archery field and her sword bow and quiver was missing."

Elrond looked at his sons. "What did she say?"

Legolas looked out the window as the twins spoke with thier father. She woudn't leave Imladris would she? Even if she was lossing her mind she would have enough sense to know she was safer here. As he took a deep breathe he saw the plateau off in the distance. He wanted to show her the view from the pla... wait? He told her very few went there. It is a place she could have easily hide. Not even Elrond of the twins been there. Could she be there?

"Legolas?" Gandalf voice drew him from his thoughts. As he turned everyone looked at him.

Legolas took a step forward. "Lord Elrond I think I may know where she is." He took a deep breathe trusting his instincts that for some reason were pointing toward her. "Give me a few hours."

Elledan stepped forward. "Where I'll go after her. SHe is family therefore our responsibility."

Legolas shoke his head. "No mellon, she may not want to see you. Remember it was you and Elrohir she ran from."

Elladan growled stepping closer to Legolas." I care not, this is my niece an I want to find her."

Legolas put a hand on his shoulder. "Then let me bring her back."

Gandalf cut in. "Legolas is right. If she ran from the twins they may be the last people she would want to see at the moment.."

Elrond nodded." You have till sunset then we join you."

Legolas bowed an left the room his mind racing. Lily was Elladan's niece therefore Elrond's granddaughter. So many things going through his mind.

As he neared the plataeu he saw an eagle swoop down and land. What was going on? Eagles don't usualy rest in Rivendell. He started to climb but stopped as he saw the eagle took off again. That was quite strange. He continued to climb.

Quickly reching the top he pulled himseld up. "Lily?" He walked around and noticed a slight glow from the small cave. As he entered he remained quite so not to spook her if she was there. Coming to the end of the cave he saw the camp set up. A bed and fire pit was set up. Well he knew she stayed warm. As he went to explore the stange box on the side he heard a noise. Going to the entrance he saw an eagle coming toward the plateau. But what surprised him was Lily rode on the eagles back.

Lily took a deep breathe as the wind rushed passed her. She loved flying with the eagle. She was so thankful the eagle appeared. She had finsihed the fruit she brought an thought she would of had to leave to get more food when the easgle had arrived. What surprised her most was that the eagle could talk. She saw the Plateau an smiled as the eagle landed. Sliding off the eagles bank she sat her fish to the side and hugged the eagle.

"Thank you Valna."

"Your welcome child,." She laid her beak over Lily's shoulder hugging her. The eagle sensing someone looked up and whispered. "The elf princling of Mirkwood is here."

Lily sighed an stepped back running her hand over Valna's feather's "What do you need Legolas?"

Legolas walked forward slowly knowing eagles trusted so few so close. "Your grandfather send me your family is quite worried."

Lily sighed. "They are not my family. They are my mother's family, they are strangers to me. The title of family must be earned."

Legolas stopped some feet back his eyes on the eagle. Valna looked up tilting her head. "You may approach young prince."

Legolas walked up beside Lily. "How did you get up here?"

She smiled. "I climbed. I would have been down sooner because I ran out of food but Valna appeared and takes me hunting."

"They are still worried. Lord Elrond had called a meeting of his best warriors, Estel, and the twins to send out search goups to find you." Lily blushed an he continued. "He even enlisted gandalf's help."

Lily looked at Valna. "Valna could you please inform Gandalf I'm fine an I'll be back tomorrow."

Valna bowed her head. "As you wish Lily." Valna turned and flew off toward Rivendell.

Lily turned toward Legolas." Would you care to join me for dinner?"

He smiled. "I would be honored."

"Good there is somethings about me you should know about. Expecially since I am not of this world."

Legolas followed her toward the cave listening intently.

Meanwhile in Lord Elrond's study Elrond paced having dismissed his warriors, but few remained in the the study waiting.

Elorhir sighed. "Ada its been two hours Legolas hasn't found her. Allow us to search."

Before Elrond could answer Valna landed on the balcony of his study with a call. Gandalf smiled. "Valna how are you?" When the eagle looked at the other Gandalf smiled. "Its is fine dear you can trust them."

The eagle dipped her head before she spoke. "I was asked to deliever a message from Lady Lily."

Lord Elrond looked up. "Is she unharmed?" He notice the twins stood beside him tense.

"She is quite alright." Everyone relaxed a little.

Elladan looked up. "Where is she?"

"I'm sure if Lily wanted you to know she would." Aragorn looked up and continued. " When I met her she seemed like a lady who knew her mind. Remember how Marielle was."

Elrond looked at the eagle. "Does she have supplies?"

"Yes I've taken her hunting everyday. SHe is a wonderful lady with a pure heart, even troubled. An do not worry Lord Elrond she is not alone."

The twins shared a look and Elladan eyes narrowed. "Who is with her?" If someone did something to dishonor his niece he would remove thier heart and feed it to the orcs.

"The young prince of Mirkwood Legolas. He was there when we returned from hunting and infromed her that you were worried for her safety."

Gandalf smiled. "You know she is safe now."

Elrond sighed. "SHe worries me as much as her mother did. I can't recall how many time I went running for Marielle worried for her safety."

Elorhir sighed. "Why did she hid away. We are kin she should have run to us not away."

The eagle settled down." It is my belief that even though someone is family how can there be familiarity with someone who is a stranger. For what I understand Lady Lily realized her life had been false. She said other then her mother she was wanting for family, an her mother kept a true family from her. She is insecure in thinking that she isn't worthy for such a family."

The twins looked sad as Elrond schooled his features. "So she was unhappy?"

"No Lord Elrond only overwhelmed. You have to think she took on much in a short time not everyone can hold up to the stress. An strange enough the elf prince seems to calm her."

"He stays with her?"

"Yes. Last thing I heard she invited him to share her supper."

Gandalf looked up. "Valna thank you for delevering this message."

"Of course Gandalf. An remember if you need us just call."

Gandalf bowed and Valna flew off. Gandalf then turned to Elrond. "She is safe and still within Rivendell's boundies."

Elladan huffed. "I much rather have her here."

Elrond sat down. "No she needs time away. The wise eagle was right. We saw it the first day she was under stress."

"Lord Elrond is right. Though I have a feeling you'll see her at the council meeting tomorrow."

The twins sighed and with a nod they left.


Updated: 2/4/17