Sorry it took so long. darn that university thing. but anyways here's the new chapter.

oh one more thing, to anyone who doesn't watch Voyager and is confused about the characters what the aliens crewmembers look like, where they came from.etc just ask and i will be happy to answer.

Ciao!

Archery fields

'"THWACK' Haldirs arrow embedded itself in the target, splitting his previous shot. "Let's see you do that, Legolas."

Legolas chuckled "To do so would be as easy as insulting a dwarf!" He proceeded to shoot and the arrows were split. "Try and hit my arrow as it flys." He suggested and set another one off. Haldir shot and was a second to late.

"It's not my fault you can't shoot straight!" Haldir huffed, nose in the air.

They looked over and saw that the voyager crew had entered and was staring with interest at the competition.

"You shoot one, Haldir o great captain of Lorien and I will show you how it is done." Legolas challenged. Haldir took aim and let loose the arrow, directly at Tuvok. Tom cried out but Legolas was faster than Haldir and the arrow was shot harmlessly away.

"Haldir, that was a foolish thing to do."

"Why do you care so much about mortals Legolas? You always have, and I fear I shall never understand it."

"Mortals or not, they are my friends and I would not see them injured because of elvish prejudice!"

The fierce captain whirled on them. "Do not be a fool son of Thranduil! If not for mortals you would have been with us when we first left. We would not even have had to leave if these…if the plague of humanity had not forced us out of our homes!"

"They have as much right to live as we do Haldir! We do not own earth!"

"Why shouldn't we?! By our blood was their lands saved! Time and time again! And how do they thank us? Stealing our homes and burning our people."

Tom and Chakotay where shocked to say the least. They weren't even aware elves came from earth.

"Wait, are you saying elves lived on earth before humans?" Tom asked breaking up the argument.

"We are the first-born." Haldir answered eyes still dark with anger. With a glance at Legolas he stalked off the fields.

Legolas sighed and shrugged. "Sore loser" he chuckled.

"I'm sorry, we-" Tom began.

"Do not worry my friends. It is and old argument, he'll cool down in a bit and want to challenge me again."

"I must thank you, ensign Greenman for diverting the arrow." Tuvok said.

"Yeah you're pretty good with that thing." Tom said admiring his bow.

"I have had much practise."

"Care to answer some of our questions now?"

Legolas sighed, and nodded.

"Lets start with the easiest, what is your real name?"

"My Mother named me Legolas Greenleaf, and yes, I am an elf."

"Then why hide it? There are many species on voyager you aren't the only non-human."

"Elfs don't generally reveal our true selves to others. There have been…problems in the past."

"What sort of problems?"

"Most have been burned as witches or demons, those who told later on, after the 19th century, were locked in institutions, had their ears cut off, and spent the rest of their days heavily drugged."

"Oh." Tom said.

"Hence the reluctance and mistrust surrounding our departure."

"Ensign Greenman, you do not appear to be an elf." Tuvok stated.

"Aye, it is a disguise, I'll get rid of it later." Legolas said casually.

"Is there any way to convince them to let us go? You seem to pull some weight amongst them."

"I, of course will try. But the word of the Lord and Lady is law, and lord Celeborn rarely reverses a decree."

"Yeah so why are they treating you so well?"

"Aside from not seeing them for a long time, I, among other things am a prince."

"Really? Neat." Said Tom.

Walking out of the fields, Legolas marvelled at the humans ability to adapt to each new situation. Tom had no problem accepting him for and elf, and he appeared to bear no ill will towards him. Even Chakotay was losing the betrayed look in his eyes. The only one Legolas really worried about, was Tuvok. He found the Vulcan watching every move he made. It was un-nerving to say the least.

The captain was a little confused. She was listening to Nelix tell a fantastic tale of a ring, and a war for the world.

"So you think our new guests are these two..heros..from this scroll you have?"

"Yes captain." He said. "They certainly look the role. I mean Aragorn carries himself like a king, and has the sword described in the story. And not to mention Arwen, she supposed to be the one of the most beautiful members of her race, and she certainly fits the bill."

"Yes, but why wouldn't our history books have any record of this war?"

"I don't know." Nelix sighed. "But elves have been around for a LONG time, maybe it happened before recorded history."

"Well Nelix, you look into it." Janeway said dismissively. "In the mean time I'm going to try and find our missing away team."

"Yes captain. Thank you captain." The little alien puffed out of the room.

Katherine sighed and allowed herself a little smile for her most enthusiastic crew member then she walked onto the bridge.

"Anything Mr. Kim?"

"Nothing so far captain. I don't understand, I can't even find their comm. Badge signal. a/n will be explained later"

"Keep on it."

"Aye Aye."

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next chapter:

the elven dinner

and the meeting of father and son