Disclaimer: See Prologue and Chapter One

Sorry for the long delay. I kinda got lost in Spring Break. I think I misplaced a sock... Anyhoo, to make up for my absence, I'll upload two chaps:) *smiles*


Chapter Six: The Truth Is Revealed


Netasa strained for a couple of days after her terrible nightmare. She couldn't stop thinking about the two extremes. One being Legolas, the truly beautiful creature he is on the outside as well as on the inside; and two being Thranduil, the coldest elf alive who forbade her to leave Mirkwood to avenge her parents death.

She walked through the beautiful gardens of Rivendell listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfalls around her. 'How could two elves be entirely different but so closely related?' she thought to herself 'Or maybe Legolas is just like his father...I just have not seen the real him.' As she walked, these thoughts sprout in her head and grew in despair. All she wanted was an elf to trust. 'I have Lord Elrond' she continued, trying to give herself hope.

The waterfalls seemed to go silent all of sudden and Netasa froze. 'Oh Valar. What if Thranduil and Legolas show up?' she thought wildly 'What will I do!?' She started shuttering at the thought and with nerves taking over, she sank to her knees.

"Netasa!? What is wrong?" an elf yelled in her direction.

She tiredly looked up, and found Calion running in her direction. 'Oh no!' she thought 'Not now!'

Calion ran to Netasa as quick as he could. He wasn't sure what was going on but she looked like she was in a lot of pain. When he reached her, he lightly grabbed her by the arm to help her to her feet. "What has happened?" he asked very worried.

"Nothing, Calion. I am fine" she replied when she was on her feet. She turned her back to wipe away any tears she thought could be seen. When she turned back, she found Calion looking at her confused. He had his eyebrows furrowed and looked at her apathetically. Netasa lowered her eyes to the ground.

"Come, we need to talk" Calion said holding his hand out to her.

Netasa hesitated for a moment but decided not to be rude and took his hand. Calion led her to a small bench not too far from where they stood and motioned for her to sit with him.

A few silent moments went by before Calion finally spoke up. "Rivendell is a very beautiful place" he said looking around "do you agree?"

Netasa looked at him confused and shocked. 'Wow, maybe this elf is as shallow as I think he is' she thought.

During Netasa's thoughts, Calion grabbed her by the hand and pleaded "Please, tell me what troubles you. I cannot bear to see you like this."

Netasa looked away at a waterfall far off in the distance. She had a blank expression on her face. "I am just tired" she responded.

Calion looked to the ground. He didn't want to bring this up himself but he felt the need in both himself and Netasa. "What is Prince Legolas' fascination with you?" he asked quietly. The quality in his voice told volumes of his jealousy.

Netasa's eyes widened at the mention of the elf's name. She looked at Calion surprised.

He noticed how Netasa reacted and was probably wondering how he got this information. "The city whispers, milady. Everyone knows Legolas is coming here...for you" he said trying to ease her of her surprise.

She grasped the bench with the one free hand she had at the thought Calion had so indecently exposed. She swallowed hard and closed her eyes.

Noticing Netasa's reaction to his words, he cursed at himself. This was not a conversation he should have started with the fair elf. "I am sorry" he said trying to regress "did I say something wrong?"

Netasa opened her eyes, took a deep breath and sighed. "Legolas is coming for me because I told him not to" she replied looking to the sky in hopes to keep tears from falling. 'He is his father's son.'


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Legolas came upon the gates of Rivendell and spied for scouts. When the scouts spotted him, they opened the gates almost immediately knowing he was the Prince of Mirkwood. He walked through the gates and was greeted by a maiden holding a goblet filled with Evermead.

"Prince Legolas" she said bowing and holding out the goblet.

Legolas nodded and took the drink.

"Lord Elrond wishes to speak with you" she continued as Legolas took a sip.

He nodded again in understanding and said "I am sure he does." He followed as the maiden led him to Lord Elrond's study. Remembering his surroundings, he was taken back to the time when he came to inform Elrond of Gollum's escape from Mirkwood and the council he attended during his stay. The Fellowship was not something he intended on participating in but he knew no other solution at the time and would have it no other way. The ring was destroyed and there has been peace for years. And his friendship with the dwarf Gimli was something he cherished immensely. Much good came of his time with the Fellowship.

"Legolas, you have come as swift as the winds" Elrond said with disbelief "I truly was not expecting you for a few days." He stood from his chair and walked around his desk to greet Legolas.

"Yes?" the Prince replied, smiling "Well, I am known to turn up unexpected."

Elrond grasped Legolas' wrist as Legolas did the same. "Yes, I remember the last time you graced Rivendell with your presence" the Lord responded with a smirk on his face.

"And I also remember being sent away to my doom from Rivendell" Legolas joked.

Elrond laughed releasing his grip on the visitor "The punishment was fitting I suppose." He went and sat in a chair that was not too far from where they stood and motioned for Legolas to sit as well.

Legolas held up his hand and said "Please, Lord Elrond, you know I have come to see Netasa. I need to speak with her."

"If you will allow me to explain the situation, Legolas, I am sure seeing Netasa is the last thing you will want to do at this moment" Elrond said, disappointed at Legolas' actions.

"I assure you, I do wish to see the Lady Netasa" the Prince spat.

"I am very much aware of that" Elrond replied annoyed. "Sit" he commanded as if he were talking to a child.

Legolas gave Elrond a shocked look but did as he was commanded. He obeyed much like a child would when he was commanded to do something he didn't want to. Elrond couldn't help but smile slightly at the attitude he's never seen before in a grown elf. He wondered if he were to get the same attitude from his father.

"Well?" Legolas asked, waiting for Elrond to begin.

"Ohh" Elrond replied collecting his thoughts "May I ask you a question first?"

Legolas just looked at him.

"What is your reason for wanting to see Netasa?" Elrond continued not acknowledging Legolas' oblivious looks "Netasa has told me herself there is no reason why you should come here."

Memories came back like the events happened yesterday, Legolas recalled the specific time Netasa told him not to ask for her. He closed his eyes watching her as she said it. "I think I love her" he said plainly with his eyes still closed looking at her form behind his lids.

Elrond sighed, disappointed by the answer. Legolas opened his eyes at the sound and continued, looking right at Elrond, "I cannot explain it but she fills my every thought. My mind is only focused on her. I can do nothing else but remember the one late evening we met" he looked to see Elrond's reaction and found him staring. He still continued "The meeting did not even last long. I may have teased her too much and she left. Or maybe it was just because of my presence that she left. I am still not sure. I have the memory of that evening running through my head over and over again...all the time. I can tell you everything that was said and every emotion visible to me from Netasa but I still cannot understand why I am drawn to her" Legolas looked to the ground "or why she withdrew from me."

Noticing his pain, Elrond put a comforting hand on his shoulder "It is time I tell you what your mind aches to know that your heart will not reveal."


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