These are just short stories that will mostly be Legolas and Thranduil centered. They have no order and I will just add one once and awhile when I get stuck on a chapter. I was in a bad mood when I wrote this one.

And Then It Was Gone

Young Legolas

I slid down against the wall. My throat burned and my eyes watered. I could've ended it, I should've, but I missed. I was too scared. A light knock saved me from my shame and grief. "Tithen Las are you there," ada asked softly. The only reply was the sound of my choking tears. The door opened and I looked down, not wanting to see the disappointment in his eyes. "Look at me penneth, look at me and do not despair. You are strong in heart, that does not make you weak," he soothed sternly, daring me to disagree.

He wrapped his arms around me, and we sat in silence. I finally find the courage to say, "I'm sorry ada. You trusted me, Arlendir trusted me and I let you both down." I sobbed thinking of him. Father held me tighter, so tight I thought I may suffocate but it was comforting.

"No Legolas, I shouldn't have sent you out, not like that. You should never have had to do that. Nîn muin dian Las, goheno-nin," father whispered in my ear. My heart still sank for the loss of my dear friend cut deep. My breath quickened and my chest hurt. I wanted it to go away, to stop the pain but it wouldn't so I accepted it as my punishment.

It was our first time on patrol. Arlendir and I thought we were ready, but we were ambushed by orcs. Arlendir always said, "when we get to go, if we're attacked and I'm captured kill me. I rather be dead than a prisoner to that evil." I had always admired him for that. The way he said it so bravely. I always promised I would.

But when it really mattered, I choked. I aimed the arrow true, but my fingers slipped, and it veered to the right. There was no time to shoot again. I watched numbly as another elf's arrow hit dead center. I choked back a shout. I saw the gratitude and pain in his eyes, and then it was gone.

It's really short, sorry but it is a short story for a reason. Hope you liked it. Please review below :D