During the escort of Mirkwood's Prince towards his father's kingdom, I did not want to acknowledge the prince. The two of us had one look at each other then looked away. And we haven't took one glance at each other since then. Once we had the horses back in the stables and the prince was on his merry way to see his father, I decided to branch off from the little patrol group to find my brother. Aldon saw I branched off and headed on my own little journey around the palace. The king's guard who was on patrol in the morning had time to themselves before their next outing. He caught up to my shorter leg pace within seconds, "Hey, wait up!"

I glanced behind me seeing Aldon slowing his pace. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Legolas briefly glanced our way before turning away to head to the king's throne room. I raised an eyebrow turning towards Aldon, "I didn't think your captain would appreciate you slacking off on your duties."

Aldon's lips went into a sly smile, "She wouldn't be mad. After patrols, we can break off if we would like."

I narrowed my eyes. I found it hard to believe but I am not one to get into another kingdom's way of doing things. Aldon clasped his hands behind his person, "So, what are you going to be doing now considering the captain only mentioned you joining during the training and morning patrol?"

The two of us continued walking to wherever. I answered, "I'm tryin' to find my brother, Daemon. I'd like to discuss something with him."

Aldon straightened his posture, "Is it about the prince?"

I spoke defensively, "What? No."

I nearly winced at the high pitch of my voice. The male elf walked at a faster pace then turned around walking backwards. He reminded me of my twin cousins. Amusement washed over Aldon's face. My lines went into a firm line, "On the contrary, it has nothing to do with your beloved prince."

Aldon raised an eyebrow suspiciously. He pointed out my behavior earlier, "You two briefly acknowledge each other when he came upon our patrol group. Afterwards, you two said nothing to each other."

I licked my lips, "Am I supposed to have a conversation with your prince? Last I checked, I can speak to whoever I want to and be near anyone I want to."

He snapped his fingers as I reminded him of something, "That's right you pushed your horse forward so you'll be up front. I had to catch up with you. I hardly saw the three behind us with the amount of distance you put between us and them."

I scoffed. With a change of luck, I saw my brother coming out of a room with one of the king's advisors. I called out, "Ah, Daemon!"

Daemon turned towards the sound of my voice. He turned back to the advisor giving a nod and a bid farewell. Aldon turned around so he was walking normally. Daemon waited for the two of us caught up to him. Daemon raised an eyebrow towards Aldon. Aldon smiled, "My name is Aldon. Part of the king's guard."

"Ah, Kallan mentioned she was going to join the captain's guard in the morning, " Daemon glanced at his older sister before turning his full attention to Aldon.

A deep feeling of regret came bubbling inside of me for letting these two meet. Aldon decided to turn our previous subject towards my brother, "Maybe you can tell me about why Miss Kallan here refused to acknowledge my kingdom's prince and they clearly know each other."

Daemon let out a deep breath, "Well... That is a long story... Too long, in fact. Not sure if I got the time to..."

I turned towards the two men interrupting, "And I like to keep it that way. Now I think I am regretting to have you two meet. I'm takin' my leave now."

Aldon pursed his lips, "So it's something romantically involved, then."

Daemon looked like he was about to burst out laughing. Especially when he saw his sister's face who turned around and took hold of Aldon's tunic. I pulled him down to my height where our faces were inches away. I hissed, "If ye think him and I were... him and I..."

I scrunched up my nose in disgust at the mere thought of Legolas and I romantically involved. I released Aldon's tunic. He held up his hands in defense, "Okay, okay."

I turned my heel leaving the two males by themselves. My ears and face turned red. Daemon chuckled, "Oh, just wait till Hal hears 'bout this. Thank ye, Aldon. I think this might be a start of a good friendship."

Aldon's brows knitted together, "So they did have a romantic involvement?"

Daemon patted the elf's lower back as that is all he could reach, "I wouldn't say that. The two had brief rivalry that ended upon knowin' his identity. Our parents and him don't exactly get along. Civil, I would think if ye call me father wantin' to stab him everytime he comes near."

A spark of interest rushed through Aldon. The pair of them continued walking around the palace. Aldon asked, "What about your mother?"

Daemon rubbed the back of his neck, "Well, she..."

"Miriel wants to serve me on a plate to orcs, " a voice appeared behind the two.

The two turned around seeing Legolas with his arms crossed. Aldon cleared his throat, "Prince Legolas."

He gave a light bow of his head to the prince. The prince waved it off. Legolas turned to Daemon and asked, "I need to speak with your sister, where is she?"

Daemon's lips went into a firm line, "I'm not her keeper. She ran off."

A scoff came from Legolas. Aldon kept his mouth closed waiting for the prince to take his leave. Daemon crossed his arms, "I don't think it is wise for ye to speak wit' her. She don't particularly like you."

Daemon had an inkling other than his sister not liking the prince for his past. There was more than just their parents' relationship not being accepted among their kinds. Legolas couldn't help but give a sneer as he walked past the half-breed. Once the prince was out of elven ear shot, Aldon turned to the half-breed, "I apologize for-."

Daemon shook his head, "A king's guard shouldn't apologize for their kingdom's prince's actions. When it comes towards me family, he is... Not sure I should say as I'm here for diplomatic reasons."

Aldon remembered when the prince used to live here wit his father. He could see the hatred seep from the king to his son towards the dwarves then. Aldon did notice a light change within the prince. He actually can be within a room and speak with them.

Daemon held out a hand to gesture to continue, "Shall we continue talkin'?"

Aldon's lips curled upward, "Sure, but I have a feeling that your sister doesn't hate him as much as everyone thinks."

With a shake of his head, Daemon let out a laugh, "Yer're not gonna let this one go?"

The elf just grinned while the two of them continued on to talk.