Thranduil sat on his throne, studying a paper. On it were the terms of the betrothal of Legolas and Elrond's court-elf's daughter. If they went through with this, they would receive a seat on Elrond's court, an heir to the throne so Thranduil could leave, and his son's eternal hatred. However, if he let Legolas marry Terrico, he'd still get an heir, plus he'd be in good relations with not only Elrond, but also Gandalf. They would also gain most of the dragons of Middle-Earth as allies. "Perhaps Terrico isn't as bad a choice as I thought." Thranduil thought to himself. He ordered a nearby servant to fetch him some paper and a pen.
Legolas laughed as Terrico told him stories of her childhood in the forests near Greenhorn. "My childhood was never that much fun," Legolas said, pretending to be jealous, "All I got to do was go to my archery lessons and listen to boring lectures from Lando, my father's bookkeeper. He made me study every book in the library. Some of them were very boring, like the lesson he gave me on how to catch horses. It's easy; you just call them over if you know their names or just walk over while saying nice things to them. I'd known how for years before I got that lesson." One of the guards opened the door. "The King wants you to go to the Throne Room, Prince Legolas, Sorceress Terrico." Terrico and Legolas exchanged surprised looks before leaving. They entered the Throne Room holding hands. Thranduil sat on his throne with a small envelope in his lap. "Legolas, you have been very rebellious these past few weeks, but I think that I have come to understand why. I have been overly harsh in my own quest to find a suitable bride for you and I have forgotten your preferences. I understand now that you cannot be tied down and that you must be given the chance to choose your own path. I have here a letter to Elrond's court-elf, the one who has offered his daughter to me, saying that I am sorry that I cannot accept his proposal. It is up to you if I send it or not." Thranduil gave the envelope to Legolas. Two servants came and stood between Legolas and Thranduil. One was packed and obviously ready to go and deliver the letter. The other held a candle. The choices lie before Legolas, give the letter to one and have it sent, thus accepting Terrico as his wife, or burning the letter and accepting the Court-elf's proposal. Legolas looked back at Terrico, but she turned her head, "It is your decision, Legolas. I cannot make it for you." Legolas looked at the envelope in his hands. The name was that of Elrond's most trusted advisor! To accept would mean that Thranduil would almost certainly have some power over Elrond and Rivendell. Legolas would too, when he took the throne. He stared for a moment at the envelope. He turned to the servant with the candle. With a quick breath, he blew out the candle. He then turned to the servant ready for the road. He gave him the letter. "May the winds always be at your back. Be quick, for I know you would not want to miss my wedding to the Sorceress, Terrico." The servant bowed and ran out of the room. Thranduil smiled on his throne. "Somehow I knew that would be your decision. I admit to being wrong in my judgment, which is a rare occurrence indeed. Come, we need to make plans for you wedding!" Legolas and Terrico laughed before following Thranduil to another room.
A few months later, Rivendell was swarming with people. Elrond almost had to set up tents for guests because he was running out of rooms. Aragorn and Arwen were there, with their newborn son. All of their servants had come with them. Gimli came with Balen and a small band of dwarves. Sam, Frodo, Merry, Pippin, plus wives and children came. Frodo came with Julianne, a nice hobbit girl he'd met in Bree. Sam came with Rosie, and Merry and Pippen came with the twins Fauna and Flora, also from Bree. Gandalf came with an entourage of elves from Greenhorn, including Terrico's father and most of her friends. Some of the people Legolas had met on his journey with the fellowship came also. Treebeard and the other ents came, although they thought everyone was being very 'hasty.' Of course, the dragons came as well. There were Redrocks from Greenhorn, and they came with Gandalf. Some Piquenia dragons came with the hobbits. Sealeaf, Glya, and Drito were the only Gladias Dragons who came. Stonewing, too, came along. Legolas looked around. He knew he would not see Terrico, because she was in a room in Elrond's house getting ready. He looked over at the pile of gifts from the people who had come. Gimli and the dwarves had given them two identical swords made of mithril. The swords had hilts that looked like dragons and had elvish inscriptions of dwarfish blessings on the blades. Gandalf's gift had been to enchant the swords so that the rubies in the hilts acted like sensors that told them how close or far away the other was and in what direction. Aragorn had given them the colt they'd seen when they had been at his castle. Legolas decided to name it Galad, but he thought it would be best to ask Terrico before he did. Aragorn also gave them a small cart of treasure he'd gotten in taking the throne of Gondor. The hobbits had brought a copy of the Red Book, written by Frodo, Sam, and Bilbo, as well as a few carts of fruits and vegetables for the feast. Hobbits, after all, are not known for much other than pipe-weed, and they knew neither Legolas nor Terrico smoked. Legolas smiled when he heard his friends calling to him. The wedding was going to start in an hour, and he needed to get changed.