Chapter 11 Private meeting
Legolas really loathed the fact of leaving the love of his life but there was to be a meeting of great importance and as price, he had to do his duties. He made his way to his fathers study when just a few paces from the door his father stepped out of the study.
Thranduil looked rather distressed and this bothered Legolas. True his father many times had the look of concern on his face but there was something there that almost screamed at Legolas that this was not to be taken lightly.
"Father are you all right? You look very troubled." Legolas said as he shown every bit of distress on his face. Thranduil looked at Legolas and semi smiled and walked into the study. Legolas followed behind and shut the door so no one would interrupt his father.
Thranduil let out a heavy sigh and asked Legolas to sit. As soon as his father asked him to sit this immediately sent a shock of horror through Legolas. He knew his father and when he asked you to sit that meant this situation was very serious.
As his father made his was over to sit next to his son all Legolas could think about was Mirrawen. Could she be hurt? Was she going to be in danger? He didn't know but was wishing it had nothing to do with her.
"At the end of the last battle Sauron was indeed killed but we do know for a fact that some that were allied with him are still alive." "We chose to let them live and reshape their lives and disintegrate the burden they carried but we are not sure if all chose a better road or if they are still loyal to their dead master."
"And what of these allies of Sauron are they the remaining orcs or beasts?" Legolas said with the look on his face that said (THAT'S A STUPID QUESTION!) He had heard rumors that a few orcs still existed in Mordor but they never dared to ventured outside of those walls.
"Well the reason I bring up this subject is because a few leagues from our kingdom there were orcs spotted, and many fleets found massacred outside of our kingdom." Thranduil said as he got up and walked to the window and gazed down at a few peaceful elves.
Legolas was confused what was it that could be so distressing about orcs, why he could shoot one dead straight in the forehead in the pitch black of night with it being at great distance. "What's all the worry father?" "They had captured a few elves and one of the guards claimed to have seen Earemir with them."
Thranduil said as he bowed his head for a short moment as if showing respect to his friend. "You mean your best friend Earemir the one that hasn't been seen since the day of the last battle, the same one who used to be the head palace guard?" Legolas said as he was now remembering him.
Legolas got along with him well in fact they were almost like brothers. "Yes that's him. I'm sending out a scout to rescue the captives and to kill off the orc band." Thranduil remarked as he went up to his son and put a hand on his shoulder.
" Legolas I am giving this information for you to be weary and careful. I will be making an announcement tomorrow to the kingdom and their going to know only that so they do not panic. Thranduil said as he made his way to the door. "Father ." "Yes son.." "Good luck and I know that Earemir will brought back with swift speed." They both walked out of the study and the king made his way to meet with the scouts while Legolas went to go take in some fresh air out in the garden.
Legolas did not see it necessary to tell Mirra for it would only worry her and the last thing she needed was to worry while planning the wedding. Before he would go to see her he wanted to take in the refreshing night air. He wanted to take in the beauty of the night so he went to the garden where he could relax.
He sat and thought how distressed his father was. Of course he would be there for his father but right now he knew that all his father needed was time to himself. Legolas sat and took in the fresh night air and started to drift to sleep.
Meanwhile Mirra was back at Mel's house telling her of all the news. "I CANT WAIT TO TELL HASNIN! He will be so excited!" Mel said as she could barely keep from leaping out of her seat. Mirra chuckled at the thought that even her best friend had no clue that Hasnin knew. "To late." Mirra said as Mel's mouth dropped immediately to the ground.
"HE DID'NT TELL ME! OH IS HE GOING TO GET IT WHEN HE GETS HOME!" Mel said as she got up and started pacing the room. "Well if you think about it Mel he probably didn't tell you because he didn't want it slipping out of your mouth before Legolas said something."
Mel stared at the sealing as she was thinking it through. "You know what your right Mirra, but this is the happiest news I've heard since you two met!" "Mel would you be my maid of honor please no one else deserves it more than you!" "You have always been there for me it would make me the happiest elf in all of middle earth if you would!"
A tear rolled down Mel's cheek and she smiled "It would be a pleasure!" Mel said as she received an embrace from Mirra. "The pleasures all mine Mel." Then little Fini walked into the room half asleep with her hair all mangled. She rubbed her eyes and said "Mommy what's all the noise?"
"I'm sorry sweetheart your Aunt Mirra and I were talking." Mel said as she watched Fini walk right up to Mirra. "Aunt Mirra are you getting married?" Fini said. "Yes I sure am would you like to be the lovely flower girl? Mirra asked as she hugged little Fini. Fini yawned and then replied with a yes.
"I'll be right back Mirra just let me put Fini back to bed." Mirra sat there on the sofa feeling quite tired. When Mel reentered the room Mirra stood up. " Mel I must be going it's getting late and I'm feeling quite tired. "Alright Mirra see you tomorrow." Mirra then made her way home.
Legolas really loathed the fact of leaving the love of his life but there was to be a meeting of great importance and as price, he had to do his duties. He made his way to his fathers study when just a few paces from the door his father stepped out of the study.
Thranduil looked rather distressed and this bothered Legolas. True his father many times had the look of concern on his face but there was something there that almost screamed at Legolas that this was not to be taken lightly.
"Father are you all right? You look very troubled." Legolas said as he shown every bit of distress on his face. Thranduil looked at Legolas and semi smiled and walked into the study. Legolas followed behind and shut the door so no one would interrupt his father.
Thranduil let out a heavy sigh and asked Legolas to sit. As soon as his father asked him to sit this immediately sent a shock of horror through Legolas. He knew his father and when he asked you to sit that meant this situation was very serious.
As his father made his was over to sit next to his son all Legolas could think about was Mirrawen. Could she be hurt? Was she going to be in danger? He didn't know but was wishing it had nothing to do with her.
"At the end of the last battle Sauron was indeed killed but we do know for a fact that some that were allied with him are still alive." "We chose to let them live and reshape their lives and disintegrate the burden they carried but we are not sure if all chose a better road or if they are still loyal to their dead master."
"And what of these allies of Sauron are they the remaining orcs or beasts?" Legolas said with the look on his face that said (THAT'S A STUPID QUESTION!) He had heard rumors that a few orcs still existed in Mordor but they never dared to ventured outside of those walls.
"Well the reason I bring up this subject is because a few leagues from our kingdom there were orcs spotted, and many fleets found massacred outside of our kingdom." Thranduil said as he got up and walked to the window and gazed down at a few peaceful elves.
Legolas was confused what was it that could be so distressing about orcs, why he could shoot one dead straight in the forehead in the pitch black of night with it being at great distance. "What's all the worry father?" "They had captured a few elves and one of the guards claimed to have seen Earemir with them."
Thranduil said as he bowed his head for a short moment as if showing respect to his friend. "You mean your best friend Earemir the one that hasn't been seen since the day of the last battle, the same one who used to be the head palace guard?" Legolas said as he was now remembering him.
Legolas got along with him well in fact they were almost like brothers. "Yes that's him. I'm sending out a scout to rescue the captives and to kill off the orc band." Thranduil remarked as he went up to his son and put a hand on his shoulder.
" Legolas I am giving this information for you to be weary and careful. I will be making an announcement tomorrow to the kingdom and their going to know only that so they do not panic. Thranduil said as he made his way to the door. "Father ." "Yes son.." "Good luck and I know that Earemir will brought back with swift speed." They both walked out of the study and the king made his way to meet with the scouts while Legolas went to go take in some fresh air out in the garden.
Legolas did not see it necessary to tell Mirra for it would only worry her and the last thing she needed was to worry while planning the wedding. Before he would go to see her he wanted to take in the refreshing night air. He wanted to take in the beauty of the night so he went to the garden where he could relax.
He sat and thought how distressed his father was. Of course he would be there for his father but right now he knew that all his father needed was time to himself. Legolas sat and took in the fresh night air and started to drift to sleep.
Meanwhile Mirra was back at Mel's house telling her of all the news. "I CANT WAIT TO TELL HASNIN! He will be so excited!" Mel said as she could barely keep from leaping out of her seat. Mirra chuckled at the thought that even her best friend had no clue that Hasnin knew. "To late." Mirra said as Mel's mouth dropped immediately to the ground.
"HE DID'NT TELL ME! OH IS HE GOING TO GET IT WHEN HE GETS HOME!" Mel said as she got up and started pacing the room. "Well if you think about it Mel he probably didn't tell you because he didn't want it slipping out of your mouth before Legolas said something."
Mel stared at the sealing as she was thinking it through. "You know what your right Mirra, but this is the happiest news I've heard since you two met!" "Mel would you be my maid of honor please no one else deserves it more than you!" "You have always been there for me it would make me the happiest elf in all of middle earth if you would!"
A tear rolled down Mel's cheek and she smiled "It would be a pleasure!" Mel said as she received an embrace from Mirra. "The pleasures all mine Mel." Then little Fini walked into the room half asleep with her hair all mangled. She rubbed her eyes and said "Mommy what's all the noise?"
"I'm sorry sweetheart your Aunt Mirra and I were talking." Mel said as she watched Fini walk right up to Mirra. "Aunt Mirra are you getting married?" Fini said. "Yes I sure am would you like to be the lovely flower girl? Mirra asked as she hugged little Fini. Fini yawned and then replied with a yes.
"I'll be right back Mirra just let me put Fini back to bed." Mirra sat there on the sofa feeling quite tired. When Mel reentered the room Mirra stood up. " Mel I must be going it's getting late and I'm feeling quite tired. "Alright Mirra see you tomorrow." Mirra then made her way home.