Okay, please don't lynch me for this. After serious thought I have decided against a Legolas romance. This is for two reasons---One, I feel that Legolas is to young in this fiction and two, there are way to many Legolas romances out there. Also I'm trying to avoid an annoying Mary Sue fiction--there's to many of those too!! Sorry to those that wanted a romance. Maybe in my next fiction I'll try it though I fear I'm not very good at romances…Enjoy!!!
Chapter 8--Preparing The Trap
Galen looked up when the hawk landed on the windowsill. He removed the scroll case from its neck, cast the language spell and read the message. "So he is on his way home. I must inform the King immediately," he muttered. Picking up a small vial, he left his chamber and hurried to the throne room.
Arathorn looked up when he entered. "What is it, mage? Do you have news for me?" he asked.
Galen bowed. "The elven Prince has left Lothlorien with the companions he was traveling with before," he said.
"So my traitorous son is with him, how pleasing….I will receive a double prize," Arathorn said then laughed suddenly. "I will have my former son and the others executed before the Elf's eyes, that will show him who is master."
"You will have the Elf as your concubine then?" Galen asked.
"Of course, though this time he will be mine alone. How will we capture them?" Arathorn mused.
"We may use this, my Liege," Galen said, holding up the vial. "It is a fast acting sleep potion, a bit of this on a dart is all that is needed to put its victim to sleep."
"Perfect, I will post guards to watch for the Elf in various places around Mirkwood each armed with darts tipped with your potion. Do you have enough?" Arathorn asked.
"Yes, my Liege, with your permission I will go prepare the darts," Galen said. When Arathorn nodded he left the room.
Arathorn sat back in his throne, mentally making a list of the guards he would send to capture the Elf. He was eager to have the elven Prince under his thumb.
**Meanwhile**
Aragorn studied Legolas' mare curiously. "Is that an elven horse?" he asked.
"Aye, why?" Legolas asked.
"I have never seen a black one nor have I ever seen any horse with a silver heart shaped marking on its forehead," Aragorn said.
"Silverheart is special in many ways, she is very smart and only I can ride her. She was a gift from the Lord and Lady," Legolas said.
"She is beautiful," Aragorn said.
At that the mare whinnied softly and tossed her head as if she understood the compliment. Legolas and Aragorn laughed.
"It is getting dark, Aragorn, we should find a suitable place to camp for the night," Boromir said.
Aragorn looked up at the sky. "Indeed, but a spot well sheltered, it will rain soon," he said.
After two hours of searching they found a thick grove of trees that would provide cover and set up camp. Boromir and Aragorn set up a canvas tarp for additional shelter. No sooner then they finished it began to rain heavily. They had to settle for a cold lunch, instead of the hot meal they'd been looking forward too.
Eventually they settled down to sleep, except Syri, who had first watch. They were awoken abruptly. "Arm yourselves! Wolves!! We are under attack!!" Syri shouted. Everyone grabbed their weapons and got to their feet as the wolves charged the shelter and attacked.
There were seven of them. Legolas shot one down with his bow as it leaped at him and Qui smashed another's skull with his club. Two more were killed then the wolves fled. No one bothered to follow.
Afterwards Boromir cleaned blood off his sword. "To bad all our fights are not this easy," he smirked.
"You would hate that, there would be no challenge that way," Syri snorted.
Qui and Aragorn removed the carcasses then they settled down again. The rest of the night was uneventful and early the next morning they resumed their journey towards Rivendell. Much to their pleasure they arrived safely at Rivendell three weeks later.
Elrond greeted his adopted son with a warm smile and embrace. "Welcome home, my son and welcome to you as well, Prince Legolas," he said.
Legolas dismounted and bowed. "Thank you, Lord Elrond," he said.
"Just Elrond will do," Elrond said.
"So will just Legolas," Legolas said.
Elrond laughed. "Agreed, follow me," he said.
Servants led the horses away and they followed Elrond inside. "Dinner will be served in three hours. I will have you shown to rooms so you may rest and clean up first--" he gave Boromir and Syri a knowing, slightly amused look. " --I assume you two would prefer to share a room."
"Definitely," Syri said. She gave Boromir a wicked smile.
"It shall be done," Elrond said. A gesture brought servants running and they were escorted to their respective chambers. At dinner Elrond introduced his twins, Elladan and Elrohir. Legolas and the twins immediately struck up a conversation and became fast friends. After dinner they retired to their rooms……
Thanks to all those reviewing this--I am glad you're enjoying this!! They arrived in Rivendell sooner because they didn't run into trouble; of course they won't always be so lucky!! **Evil Laugh** R/R please!!!