That being said they have complete faith that their king will lead them effectively, and bring each and everyone of them home safely.
Thranduil is leading the hunting party as they head out to destroy an orc pack that dared to attack his home. As they are walking his mind drifts back to that massive surge of power that flooded his palace shortly before they left for the hunt. Thranduil knows that Lady Raven is rumored to be the most formidable warrior since the fall of Gondolin, but he never knew or even heard tell that she possesses that much sheer power. It is frightening for one so young to already possess such power. Her birth parents must have been insanely powerful themselves if they could pass on such power to their offspring. When they return to his Halls he will converse with her of her past for he finds it to be most intriguing to him. He has not been so eager for companionable conversation in a very long time; Perhaps he has found himself a friend in this young elfling who has already suffered so much. After a sizable walk they make it to the orc camp, and surround it. Thranduil gives the signal to attack all the while keeping an assessing eye on Lady Raven. By the end of the skirmish he knows for a fact that the rumors are true about her skill as a warrior. The only thing that puzzles him is the markings that appear on her face when ever she uses her power. It is clear that there is a lot that is still unknown about this elfling. They arrive at the front gate of his Halls, and Thranduil couldn't be more pleased to retire to his chambers where he can scrub the filth from his body. The hunting party walks through the gate, and is dismissed to their chambers. Meanwhile Thranduil halts Lady Ravens departure, and says.
"Come to my study after you have finished freshening up; There is much I still wish to talk to you about." Thranduil
"Very well my friend I will be there." Raven
"Good." Thranduil
Raven is in her chambers changing into clean clothes contemplating what exactly it is that Thranduil wishes to speak to her about. She supposes that she will just have to wait and find out for herself. After she was done Raven asked a passing maid to direct her to the King's study. When she arrives there Thranduil gestures for her to take a seat. He sighs, and says.
"I know that this will be hard on you, but I would ask you questions about your past." Thranduil
Raven takes a steadying breath, and replies saying.
"Ask what you will, and I will answer. Though I can not promise to go into great detail for it is still much to painful." Raven
"That is fine just tell me what you can." Thranduil
"What is your first question?" Raven
"You mentioned your birth parents. What were they like?" Thranduil
"My father was the most powerful Yokai alive he probably would have surpassed my grandfather if he had lived long enough. He was also the fiercest warrior you would have ever faced anywhere. He mercilessly slaughtered his enemies. There was however much more to him than that. He was also honorable, just, brave, and loving. He was also cold, dispassionate, ruthless, and distant. There were many depths to his personality that most people did not get to see.
My mother was the kindest person that you would ever have the privilege to meet, but she could also be quite firm when she had to. She was very caring to all it did not matter what kind of person you were if you were in need she would do all in her power to help." Raven
"They were very different people. How did they die? If your father was as powerful you say he was why is he not still alive." Thranduil
"As you know my mother was a daughter of men. So in order for her to be able to stay by father's side he bound her life to his so that way she would live as long as him, but there is a big problem with forming such a bond." Raven
Thranduil raises a questioning eyebrow, and waits patiently for an explanation. A tear runs down Ravens face, and she finishes answering his question.
"When one of the bonded pair dies the other dies instantly regardless of the injuries he or she might or might not have." Raven
Thranduil has a very curious if not horrified expression on his face, but all the same he urged her to continue. She does so saying.
"The entire family was celebrating it was to be a grand feast, but before it could start an army attacked the estate. Everyone was slaughtered until only my father and I remained on the field. My father laid down his pelt before me, hugged me, and began walking back onto the battlefield. He was not a foot away from me when they dragged my mother from her hiding place and slit her throat. My father fell to the ground dead on the spot. I collected what was irreplaceable, buried my kin, and went to sleep on my fathers pelt.
That is how my birth parents died." Raven
"I am deeply sorry that one so young has had to endure such a tragedy. I will do all I can to help you recover from your pain." Thranduil
"Your friendship is already helping me a great deal." Raven
"Oh?" Thranduil
"It is very soothing to the heart to have people who care about you in your life don't you think?" Raven
"It is indeed." Thranduil
"Do you have any more questions for me?" Raven
"I have one more question then you may go." Thranduil
"Ask." Raven
"Your parents. What were their names and what do they mean?" Thranduil
"Sesshomaru, and Sora. The names mean 'Killing Perfection and Sky'" Raven
"Thank you for sharing some of your past with me my friend. You may go now." Thranduil
Raven nods, and walks out of the room her heart still twinging from the painful discussion she just had with Thranduil.
As she is wondering down a hallway Raven is pulled aside by a fine lady who is smiling at her. She looks her up and down saying.
"Would you come with me Lady Raven?" Rinil
"Of coarse. What is your name if I may ask?" Raven
"You may. My name is Rinil of the Woodland Realm. My heart sings in gladness to meet the esteemed youngest daughter of Elrond." Rinil
"Was there something that you wanted Rinil?" Raven
"Oh! Yes I was wondering if you would like to be my friend?" Rinil
"Oh?" Raven
"Yes. We'll have so much fun. We'll take walks in the gardens, socialize with the other ladies, have delicious tea and meaningful conversation in my chambers. Oh there are so many fun things we can do together. So will you be my friend?" Rinil
"I think I would like that, however I must worn you I care deeply for my friends. So don't do anything reckless and endanger yourself Understood?" Raven
"Understood." Rinil
Raven and Rinil walk off to do all the fun things that Rinil told her about. They know that they will be the best of friends.
For the duration of her visit Raven does the fun things with Rinil that she had mentioned even somethings she did not mention, and engages in companionable conversation with Thranduil. Raven knows that she has made lasting friendships here in this forest, and she wouldn't have it any other way. As they are exiting the Greenwood Raven looks back with a fond smile on her face. Days later they are traveling over the Misty Mountains, and Raven finds herself very excited about the up coming planning session with her father. They arrive in Rivendell many days later, and made their way into Lord Elrond's Study after freshening up. They sit in chairs on opposite sides of the desk, and Lord Elrond starts saying.
"Let us start with what we know. You wish to spend more time at home, but you do not want to give up traveling completely. We need to find some kind of balance between the two." Elrond
"Why don't we start by determining how much time at home is satisfactory then go from there." Raven
"I think several years between outings should be sufficient." Elrond
"How many years?" Raven
"Ten years." Elrond
"Alright. How long should I be gone?" Raven
"One Year, and then you return home." Elrond
"That is acceptable." Raven
"Good your mother and sister are in the garden go and enjoy yourself." Elrond
"Yes. Thank You father." Raven
"Your welcome daughter." Elrond
Raven walks around the desk and gives her father a great big hug filled with all the love she feels for him. When they pull away from the embrace Raven runs from the room before Lord Elrond has the chance to say anything further.
When Raven enters the garden she sees her mum and sister having tea she finds herself wanting to join them so she says.
"May I join you?" Raven
The two ladies look up at her with shocked looks on their faces. They run up to her, embrace her, and say.
"Of coarse you can come this way we were just sitting down for tea." Celebrian
"That sounds lovely." Raven
The three of them are seated in the gazebo waiting for the tea to be served when Arwen smiles a sad smile at Raven, and says.
"I miss you so much. Please tell me you are staying little sister." Arwen
"I am staying. Father and I have come to an agreement. I will spend ten years here, and one year traveling." Raven
"Oh I am so happy. We will have so much fun while you are here, and who knows maybe we can go on one of your outings together." Arwen
"I would like that." Raven
"I am glad to have you back." Celebrian
"I am glad to be back mother." Raven
"Do you have any plans about you are planing to do while you are home?" Celebrian
"I have actually been planning on spending time with the family except Elladan and Elrohir." Raven
"They certainly aren't going to like that." Arwen
"No they are not." Raven
"Daughter why are you planning on ignoring your brothers? Don't you love them as well?" Celebrian
"I do, but they will try to tempt or trick me into doing something to break my agreement with father out of jealousy. No! It is simply not worth the risk." Raven
"Are you spending time with us simply because of an agreement you made with father, or because you care about us?" Arwen
"You misunderstand I made the agreement because I care about you, and therefore want to spend more time with you. This way my life will be filled with all the things I love, and not just one or the other." Raven
"Oh Raven, I am so proud of you." Celebrian
"Thank you mother." Raven
"You are welcome sweet-heart." Celebrian
While the ladies are having their tea none of them realize that they are being watched (well maybe Raven does but pays it no heed). Her brothers had heard that their father and sister had returned from the Greenwood, and were looking forward to convincing her to go on another exciting adventure with them. They were not expecting her to return to them so different than she was before. When she left Raven was adventurous and loved nothing more than to go out and see more and more of the world around her. Now she wants nothing more than to lounge around gardens, drink tea, and make small talk. What had happened to their sister? Was she going to let all her amazing skill go completely to waste. They decided that they just couldn't allow that to happen. They also have no intention of letting Mother and Arwen monopolize all of Ravens time. That being said they can also tell how happy she is to be spending time with Mother and Arwen again after being absent for so long. They are not so selfish as to take it from her after being presented with the truth of how happy it makes her. They are going to have to come up with a plan to involve themselves in her life without infringing on the mentioned agreement between Father and Raven. There is also the fact that Raven is planning to purposely exclude them from her time here in Rivendell. Why would she do that? Does she really think so poorly of us that she would do such a thing. They asked them selves this even though they already know the answer. The only question that they must now ask is how are they going to include themselves when Raven is determined to ignore them. How can both of their objectives be achieved in one activity? It does not take them long to think of the perfect activity that satisfies both requirements. In the morning they are going to lure her to the training field where they will train until breakfast. Then they will leave her to enjoy the rest of her day as she so chooses.
After the tea is over the ladies head indoors to see where they can be helpful. Arwen goes to the up coming meeting of the guard. Raven and Celebrian go to the healing halls to see if they can be of assistance there. When they arrive they find that there are very few wounded to care for. Celebrian was unsure how Raven would do when it came to healing. So Celebrian decides to show her how, but before she has the chance to begin she looks over at Raven and sees that she has already healed half of the injured in the room. Celebrian asks the other healers for a description of those patients injuries. When she gets it she is shocked by not only the severity of the injuries, but also the sheer lack of fatigue her daughter is displaying. None of the healers present can understand how it is possible for one so young to posses that much power. While they are just standing there watching as Raven heals the remaining injured. When she is finished she turns and notices the rest of the healers standing there gawking at her. Raven has absolutely no idea why everyone is staring at her like that. She clears her throat get them to stop their staring, and pay attention to her. The healers compose themselves, and her Mother says.
"How can you heal all those injuries with power alone?" Celebrian
"I am extremely powerful." Raven
"How can this be? You are an elfling of a mere 102 years of age." Celebrian
"What does age have to do with anything?" Raven
"Age has everything to do with it you silly child." Celebrian
"Why?" Raven
"Elves gain power the longer they live. You should not posses even this much power until you are a least 500 years old. So I ask again how is this possible?" Celebrian
"Look I now understand that this is the way of elves however that is not how Yokai are. Power is passed down by blood. The more powerful the parents are at conception the more powerful the offspring they produce. That being said a Yokai will gain additional power the longer they live." Raven
"Just how powerful are you?" Celebrian
"I will show you." Raven
Raven unleashes the full extent of her power, and it floods the entirety of Lord Elrond's lands. All of those present are so stunned that Raven realizes that it would be pointless to excuse herself politely so she just withdraws her power and leaves the halls of healing. Raven goes of in search of some relaxation. She figures that spending some time with her pack will be a good way to unwind after all the stress her Mother just put her through. To top it all off she is very sad thanks to that little discussion she just had, and could use the companionship.