Chapter 9.
Didn't expect the story to get this long… but we're almost to the end!
Dear Ada,
Someday I will cease to try to please you because I will be so depressed; but as Aragorn says, it is not this day! I'm a great son, whether you think so or not.
Um, about the dwarf… I, uh, am kind of growing attached to him. Not like, friend, but like, not enemy, you know? He's really not that bad.
Aragorn broke his necklace today, because of my brilliant planning. Like I had meant to do, I broke the chain so that it would fall off and the jewel thing would break. It worked great; but Aragorn is as in love as ever. Now I'm stuck here in front of the black gate waiting for something to happen. It's really awkward and I have this psychic premonition that this will be a battle in which my hair will not stay in its proper place. It gives me shivers to think about.
I will write soon again, but if you have any suggestions as to what to do about Aragorn and Arwen, please suggest them with all speed!
Love me,
Legolas
Dear Son,
Don't be an idiot. If you were really a great son, why isn't Arwen in love with you instead of the ranger? Also, if I hear any more about you consorting with dwarves, I will personally see you into the fastest boat to Valinor, unable to sit down because of a very deserved whipping I will give you.
That the plan didn't work is all your stupid fault. I have half a mind to ditch you to Valinor, even if you don't hang with the dwarf anymore. We must have some other plan, though! Perhaps you can slip some poison into Arwen's drink- in fact, I suggest that you present such an idea to Lord Elrond in your next letter.
Don't disappoint me again, Legolas.
Your Fabulous Father
Dear Lord Elrond,
Unfortunately, although Estel's necklace has broken, nothing else of importance has happened. He is still in love with your daughter, to all appearances, and if you could, it would be nice if you could send her off to Valinor if possible. I fear there isn't much hope for our quest anymore.
Glorfindel is slightly more trustworthy than the others you sent, but still- he is blonde, and has some of a blonde's distinctive traits. Please choose someone else next time.
Legolas.
Dear Legolas,
Lord Elrond states that you are exceedingly demanding; but as you wished, he has compliantly sent Orophin in Glorfindel's stead this time.
He is quite upset at your news. He has been trying to ship his daughter to Valinor for several thousands of years now, but nothing seems to work. Her psychic abilities seem to thwart him every time. He got quite teared up when I read to him your letter. Please do not send such disheartening news next time.
Erestor
For Elrond of Imladris
You know that awkward moment when you're drawing and someone looks over your shoulder so you turn the page and there's an even worse drawing on the next one… -_- Tell me it's not just me that these things happen to. XD btw yesterday was the anniversary of the day the Ring was destroyed. It was also Lee Pace's birthday. I may be referencing that very slightly in the next chapter.
