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Author Notes: In this chapter I had copy (more or less ^_^) what Tolkien actually wrote on the book "The Felowship of the Ring" , you could find on Book Second, chapters 2 and 3. and thanks a lot to all my dear reviewers! Please continue telling me your opinions, I appreciate them a lot!

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Chapter VI

            It was the day the council was taking place and no matter what the twins said to Legolas he stood up, dressed and went to have breakfast. Glorfindel and Erestor looked at him concerned for the notice of his fight had reached them. Assuring he was alright, although an imperceptibly limping that could be noted only by elves, said otherwise, he eat and chat as cheerily as always. Elrond looked at his sons and they nodded understanding that no revenge was taking place, at least not today.

            The council started some hours before midday, with all the representatives of all the races seated in a semicircle. When everyone was in their places he started and with Mithrandir's help and some interruptions of others, he explained the circumstances.

Legolas listen carefully that the One Ring had be found and it inevitably will lead to the awakening of Sauron. He understood why the Nazgul had attacked them, believing that they were the group carrying the curse ring, he realized why Gloin had acted so violently. He got surprised when he heard Frodo offering himself to take the ring to Mordor and by the time the council was over and Elrond left to think who were the ones that will go with Frodo he had made his decision. 

"You plan to go, right?" Elrohir said

"If your father allow me, yes"

"Is there anyway to change your decision?" Elladan asked, but he knew the answer already

"No, I must do this. I must do this for them, who died because of this evil and I must do this for my father's realm, that is being invaded by the same evil."

"Your reasons are noble my dear friend, and we will be glad to be with you in this dangerous time" Elladan said and Legolas smiled. They went to talk with Elrond, who had the last word.

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"Do you understand what you are asking me?" the Lord of Imladris said and three princes nodded. "The ring barer will only have eight companions. There will be nine in total, who will oppose to the nine Nazgul. So you will be practically alone and the danger that awaits is beyond your imagination"

"Even then, I want to go. Please understand Lord Elrond, I need to go" Legolas said

"This breaks my heart, young one, since I care for you as my third son, but I understand your motives. This will break Thranduil's heart as well, for I will need to notice him about your decision"

"My father's heart won't be the only thing that will break when your errant arrives to Mirkwood, my lord." The blond prince said grinning, and the three lords of Imladris laugh. It was going to be a hard time for the Mirkwood elves.

"And you" the lord said to his sons "I will have to think about it. Listen to me before you start arguing. I will send Estel as well, for his Destiny is linked with the One Ring, and so the people of the west, the DĂșnadan will be leaderless. You have traveled with them many times and they trust you..." the twins didn't reply and Elrond sighed. "I haven't said no, but neither yes. Understood?" The three nodded and left.

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            Elrond send some elves to explore the lands, his twin sons among them, for they were two of the best trackers and explorers. He didn't want to separate the three friends, but it couldn't be helped, since the menace of Sauron was too terrible and the best of them needed to help in what each one could. This time also gave Legolas the opportunity to recover of his injures, his heart aching no more now that he knew what really had happened and knowing that he will help to destroy that evil who cause the dead of his friends. He, Gloin, Gimli and Batrol had been trying to avoid each other and had succeeded.

            With Bilbo was different, he spend some time with the old hobbit, who had developed a rather funny fascination to the blond prince, and now that he wasn't his prisoner, he wanted to knew him well.

            Little by little time passed and the scouting elves started returning. The twins where the last ones and when they returned spend most of their time with their best friend, who was totally recovered by the time. Elrond hadn't sent the errant to Thranduil yet by Legolas' request.

"He will find a way to stop me, even if he himself ride here day and night. And then he will take me home bundled tightly on his own horse. He is too overprotective." The prince had said dramatically and Elrond had laugh, knowing that it was true.

            Finally time came and Elrond gather the hobbits and the other people who were involved in the matter. Announcing who the members were, he feared a bad reaction on Legolas' and Gloin's part, but anything happened. He just see the blond prince's face that appeared to say *not him* and Gimli's wide eyes like if they were going to get out of the orbs.

"This is a good time for lost alliances to form again, because victory depends on the union of the free races" he said aloud, Legolas bowed understanding.

"Gandalf, Aragorn and Boromir will go too. And Frodo and Sam had already offered. It only be needed two more. Maybe someone of my house" he said looking at his sons

"But then there won't be place for us!" Pippin said referring to Merry and him, and the three princes knew that fate was sealed.

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            Neither of them recriminated Elrond for his decision, for they knew that things happened for reasons beyond them. So the last day, before saying goodbye to their dear friend, the twins went to talk with Aragorn.

"We want you both return safe" Elladan said "It's a good think that at least Legolas and you will be together"

"Don't worry my brothers, for we will cover each other's back, I won't allow anything to happen to that cheerful soul"

 "But better you do it secretive if not Legolas will kill you for considering him still a child. Even more that you are much younger than him" Elrohir said laughing

"But more mature" Estel pointed out grinning

"I think he has develop an age complex" Elladan commented and the three laugh

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            Few hours later, when the fellowship of the ring was almost ready to go, the twins grabbed Legolas to a lonely corner where they hugged him.

"We will reach you at some point of your journey" Elrohir said

"We swear that before all this end we will fight together" Elladan finished

"I'll be waiting for you, so don't take too long" Legolas said smiling "I must go now"

"A star shines at the hour of our reencounter" the twins said simultaneously and they watch the blond prince go away with the others, getting lost in the distance.

TBC... (yes, this doesn't end here, so wait for the epilogue ^_^)

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