Oh my god…it took me so long to get this really short chapter up. Lot of drama(stupid soap-opera like drama) happening with some of my friends…they drive me insane. I hate soap-operas. Sorry. Off topic. Anyways I'm really sorry it took so long to get up and I hope that my next one will be longer.

Legolas crouched down silently outside of the large oval doors. Chewing on his bottom lip absently he pressed his ear against the solid wood surface and listened intently. He was through with being treated like, and acting like a child. He wanted so much to be his old self again yet Aragorn was stopping him at every corner. He was too protective. "Legolas…what prey tell are you doing?" Legolas turned to face the sudden intruder.

" Nothing Frodo…could you please…perhaps disappear?" Legolas said slowly in a whisper. Frodo cocked his head to the side.

" Why are we whispering?" He asked taking a step forwards and ignoring the Prince's requests. Legolas let out an impatient sigh.

" Because I am not meant to be here…yet I would like to know what is happening. Now if you don't leave I fear that I may be discovered…" Frodo laughed softly.

" Could it be that a certain king of men does not wish to worry his pretty little prince." Legolas scrunched up his face in dislike of the term 'pretty', which caused Frodo's grin to grow.

" Yes but his…stoic elf does not wish to remain in the dark but if a certain hobbit does not leave then a certain stoic Elf will be in a certain amount of trouble." Legolas answered turning to glare at Frodo in annoyance.

" Alright alright…I was merely on my way to the kitchens for a draught of ale…I will hinder your spying no further." Legolas was about to retort that it was not spying when the door swung open and he fell into the room. A mixture of annoyed and amused glances met his arrival and he blushed despite himself and quickly picked himself up, making a point of dusting off his robes.

" And what have we here?" Thranduil asked crossing his arms. " Are you lost?" There was muffled laughter from Aragorn, Elladan and Elrohir. Galadriel looked lightly amused and offered him a small smile.

" Ah…it seems you still have trouble with following instructions…alas…now what can we help you with?" Elrond asked arching his eyebrow characteristically.

" I wish to partake in the meeting." Legolas answered his shyness forgotten. " You cannot keep me away forever."

" I suppose we cannot." Thranduil cut it. " Here have a seat…and some food if you so desire." He reached for the plate of fruit on Elrond's desk and held it out for Legolas. Slender white fingers reached out to take it yet it was clear that the owner of the hand had no intention of actually eating the offered food. Aragorn's brow creased in confusion and Thranduil crossed his arms. "You will eat something or you will leave." He said sternly. Legolas glared openly at his father before reaching for a slice of apple and chewing on it quickly. " Another." Thranduil did not allow the younger Elf time to speak. Grudgingly and feeling completely humiliated he ate another. The other occupants of the room hid their amusement at this, in an attempt to let the Princeling know that this demeaning yet well meaning gesture did nothing to belittle the him in their eyes.

When the prince had consumed two apples, Thranduil seemed lastly satisfied and then stood by his son's chair quietly. Elrond waited for any further interruptions before speaking.

" Another intruder has been found in Imladris. Elladan came upon him this morning." The announcement brought a new kind of silence to the group. " Before we had a chance to question him he took his own life."

" Though no one knows how he came to enter this place?" Gandalf answered.

" No one…and it is apparent that you will perhaps have others as well." Celeborn answered. Elrond showed his agreeance with a nod of his head. Legolas watched the conversation quietly.

" I will help all that I can, but I must return to Gondor at the end of this week. I have already left my country in the hands of my advisors for a month." Aragorn said stepping forwards. Elrond nodded once more.

" Elrohir and I will make a swift search of the borders of Imladris for any faults that may have aided them in gaining entry."

" I will go too." Legolas and Aragorn spoke at the same time. All heads turned in their direction.

" Now Legolas-" Gandalf began but Legolas did not allow him to finish.

" No! I will not be locked up or hidden away. I am barely showing and I am in perfect physical health. I need to go out. If you do not allow me I will find my own way." He said firmly and crossed his arms, much like his father was known to do.

" Legolas-"

" No." Legolas gave Aragorn a warning look silencing him quickly. There were several chuckles amongst the older Elves and Aragorn flushed a bright shade of red.

" Fine you may go." Thranduil spoke suddenly much to the surprise of the others. " But you must stay at King Elessar's side at all moments." Legolas nodded thankfully and everyone rose to their feet.

" Alright…we expect you back with a report within an hour's time." Elrond instructed and then watched as the four companions left the room.

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" I want to go climbing." Legolas said glancing around at the trees. " I'm sure I could get a better view if I were to climb up into that tree there." Aragorn was about to protest but decided against it.

" Alright…I will wait at the bottom of the tree in case you fall."

" Fall? Aragorn I am a Prince of Mirkwood, I do not 'fall' as you have so kindly put it." Aragorn laughed.

" Ah but you are also my Prince and I don't want you to break your pretty little neck."

" Little?" Legolas echoed reaching and pulling himself up onto the closest branch. Aragorn sighed and settled himself against the trunk.

" What do you see?" He asked loudly craning his neck. He could distinguish the disguised form of Legolas climbing nimbly through the many branches.

" I see little…allow me a minute…oh wait…there appear to be three figures over to the east. They're standing by an opening in the fence. Aragorn there are more men here!" There was a rustle of leaves and suddenly Legolas was standing beside the Ranger. His deep blue eyes clearly told his feelings on the matter. He wanted to advance on the three immediately. A shrill whistled escaped the lips of the Ranger and in a matter of seconds Elladan and Elrohir were with them, worried yet stern looks on their face.

"Have you found something?" Elladan asked, running a hand along the hilt of his dagger.

" No I just felt an unstoppable urge to make a resounding warning for the fun of it…" Aragorn retorted. Elladan sighed.

" There are three more men along the eastern border…and there's a wide opening in the fencing." Elrohir cursed softly in Elvish under his breath at Legolas's announcement.

" Then we must capture them and bring them before Father…hopefully they will not be so fool as to take their own life and perhaps in a gesture to have themselves freed, reveal the traitor to which they answer…"

There's the chapter. God…I'm getting so slow at updating. I'm so sorry guys.