Legolas stirred in his sleep. He slowly opened his eyes. It was a cool summer night and a pale moon shone through the windows and onto the floor. A breeze lifted the curtains and he shivered. He got up and crossed the room and closed the window. He didn't know why, but he felt full of energy and adrenaline was pumping through his veins. Then, he realized it was because of the dream he just had. Looking out the window, he tried to remember the dream. It was a bad dream. He remembered the stench of countless Uruk-Hai and the cries of the wounded. He was fighting somewhere, like a war to end all wars. But it was only a dream he reassured himself. Only a dream. He clambered back into bed and fell asleep again. Little did he know how wrong he was.

It was a bright sunny morning and a sweet smell filled the air. He got up and dressed and went to the kitchens to get breakfast. After he ate, he went out to find Elrond. He found Elrond in an intense conversation with the head of the Elfish Security.

"Are you sure you can confirm his news?" questioned Elrond.

"Yes, I'm sure. He is an honest hard-worker and I don't think he wants to jeopardize his current position, sir." replied the Head Elf.

He gave Legolas a curt nod before walking out of the room.

"What was that about?" said Legolas.

"None of your business, Legolas." said Elrond sternly.

"But I have a right to know, Elrond. Why must you keep me so clueless?"

"Fine. However, you must not speak this information to anyone, you understand?"

"Yes, sir" replied Legolas eagerly.

Elrond looked at Legolas for a moment, as if examining his worth. Then, he looked out the window and said simply," There is news that a great evil is mustering his forces to take over Middle Earth."

"What?! How do you know that? Did it involve our security here in Rivendell?"

"I know because one of our security elves was on patrol when an anonymous person took him behind the tree and told him he had some important news from the King of Gondor. The person turned out to be the king's own son. He told the security elf that he has traveled far to reach us and without notice. He said that soldiers from his kingdom who went to Mordor never came back. Their purpose for the trip was to claim an alliance with Mordor. When the king himself went to Mordor, he was refused at the gate. Then, the king started to go back but not before noticing that something strange was afoot. He felt something evil was taking place. As soon as the king came back, the soldiers with him told him that a band of Orcs were following them. The Orcs soon reached Gondor. One of the Orcs had a message from Mordor. The message was "Surrender and claim your allegiance to the new King of Mordor or face the prospect of war." The king refused and then the Orcs went on rampage, destroying parts of the city. They even tried to destroy the mighty Gondor army themselves." Elrond chuckled slightly. "Fortunately, they failed."

Legolas stood, stunned at this news. "They might be here soon, too, with the same message."

"If they do come, they will reach the same conclusion from me." said Elrond darkly. "Enough, be on your way Legolas. Kindly do not reveal this piece of news."

Legolas opened his mouth to protest that the people of Rivendell have a right to know what's going on.

But Elrond put up his hand to stop him and said," They will know when the time is right."