Kinslaying is the greatest taboo to elves. Therefore, when Thranduil finds himself sentencing Tauriel for her crime of treason, he is not afraid for her life. The elves do not kill their own. Their punishments, however, are made to last for eternity. Past Kili/Tauriel with a lot of Tauriel and Thranduil re-learning how to get along. (Will try to update once a week on Friday night.)

After the battle. A look into Thranduil's thoughts concerning his Captain. Prompt was "find a quote from something and write a small story based on that". Quote from Will Scarlet, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.