Disclaimer: You and I both know I do not own Thranduil or anything else LOTR related.. They all belong to the great and powerful Tolkien (no relation to the great and powerful OZ). Taylor belongs to me, and I wish I belonged to Thranduil...

Title: The Patience of a King
Author: Jade (aka Aragornsfavorite)
Feedback: uh yeah!
Archive: wherever I put it.
Number of Chapters: Unknown.
Rating: R. now NC-17 later.
Warning: Bad words and Elves with attitudes.

Thanks to all who have reviewed so far and I hope that you all continue to do so. Jen as always thanks for doing the Beta thing.

Cara Mia: Please don't hate me for this one, There will be hope for glorfindel in the next few chapters.

Brown sugar: did you say you wanted more? Is today fast enough lol

Brazgirl: it is a very good story and yes her Thranduil can test my patience lol It's a love/hate thing I guess. I can't help but provoke Thranduil his reactions are so much fun :)

Now on to the story
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Chapter 8.

"My son does not to be watched"Thranduil spoke to an empty room. He knew Legolas better then anyone. Yet he could not help but look again towards both Legolas and Taylor. Shaking his head for even doubting his son Thranduil turned away.

Outside Legolas had lead Taylor over to a small stream of water. He looked over at her when she hesitated.
"you have weapons on you right?" She wasn't going a step further if he didn't
"I am always armed" He replied with a slight nod.
" good" Taylor still looked around them mostly up in the trees
"Spiders do not come this close to the palace" He smiled realizing her fear
" I am not talking any chance"Tyalor still hesitated "I can't stand little common house spiders never mind ones that are as big as me" She shivered at the thought
"Some perhaps even bigger" Legolas laughed as she shot him a look
"That is so not funny Elf-boy" She made to playfully slap him but being the elf that he is he managed to avoid it easily. Instead Taylor found herself facing away from him with his arms tightly about her waist. She tried to stifle a giggle in time as he passed his hand over her hip.
"what's this?"Legolas trailed his fingers back over her hip causing her to laugh once more.
"Stop" Taylor tried to speak through her laughter. There was only one spot where she was ticklish and Legolas had just found it.
" I think not" Legolas moved her so that he could have better access to this sensitive spot. He could not help but laugh as Taylor tried and failed to make him stop. She was laughing too much to give him a good fight.
"Legolas I swear" She could barely talk as he tickled her even more " If you don't stop I'll..." She lost her balance and fell forward. Legolas had reached out in time to break her fall. Yet now she was pinned beneath him. He turned her around and in true Thranduil style, raised his eyebrow.
"You shall what?" He placed his hand back on her hip but waited to see what her answer would be
"I'll cut your hair" It was the only think she could think of that would work. He did not need to know that she would never do such a thing. Part of his beauty was his long golden hair. The braids her always wore that she had always admired.
"Taylor"Legolas sighed. She felt him shiver and suddenly realized that she had been tracing his braids above his ear lightly touching his pointed tip at the same time..
" I am so sorry" She pulled her hand away quickly
"No need" His voice seemed slightly shaky " It was not such a bad thing" Taylor giggled as he winked at her" I also know you do not intend to cut my hair." Taylor again reached up to trace a braid careful to avoid his ear this time
"No I would never cut it" She regretted saying it the instant it was out of her mouth. Legolas again launched his attack on her hip. Taylor was laughing so hard she had tears in her eyes.

Once Legolas finally set her free she settled next to him on the grass a few feet from the water. Resting her head on his shoulder they both enjoyed the tranquility of the woods around them.
Taylor enjoyed time with Legolas as much as she did with Thranduil. It was hard to think of them as father and son. Thranduil made himself heard, made sure to let other know he was in charge with a more quite side to him in more private intimate times. Legolas was the complete opposite, He opened up more when others were not around. Keeping to himself when they were.
" Do you still wish to return?" He startled her out of her thoughts
" No I don't think so" She could almost feel his relief. She looked as he suddenly stood up.
" Wait here" He had disappeared before she could stop him. She really did not want to be alone. Although she could still make out the palace just beyond the tree line she still felt nervous.
" Better hurry up Elf-boy." She called out hoping to get an answer. " I don't feel like become spider food." At the mere mention of spiders Taylor fell silent. She didn't need them hearing her. The thought that would of picked up her scent over a mile away never crossed her mind.

Letting out a startled yelp when Legolas place a hand on her shoulder. Turning to face him she had in mind to warn him never to do that again when the words froze in her throat.
Legolas stood facing her with one hand behind his back a single pink rose in his other hand and a smile that could melt an iceberg. Thranduil could take lessons from his son.
" Ok I forgive you" She smiled at took the rose he offered
" What for?" He tucked another rose behind her ear.
"For scaring the daylights out of me." If Legolas kept this up then Thranduil might have some competion. It was things like this she wanted Thranduil to do. Was she wrong in asking that of him, was it too far below his kingly pride?
" He will show you in his own way" Legolas had no doubt she would understand him.
"Why is it that you know what I am always thinking?" Taylor did not wish to discuss Thranduil with Legolas.
"Your eyes, Mellonamin (My friend) are easy to read" Legolas stepped a little closer " They often show what you wish to hide." Taylor searched his eyes but apparently he was better at hiding his thoughts.
"And what do I wish to hide?" she was more the curious to see if he was even close
"That perhaps you feel for both My father" He tilted his head to the side " And his son."
Taylor could only stare at him. She wanted to deny it, tell him he was greatly mistaken. She could only stare in silence wondering if he was right.
Legolas took her silence as a sign that he was right. Bringing himself closer he brought his lips to hers. He felt her hesitate at first but give in. Her lips parted for him allowing him to slip his tongue past them.
Taylor felt Legolas tense up suddenly as he pulled away from her. His eyes were hard and cold.
"Legolas?" She had not expected to see Glorfindel step out from behind him. The tip of his sword was pressed up against Legolas' back.
" Mani naa lle umien?" (What are you doing ?) Legolas' voice was laced with anger yet his kept his eyes locked with Taylor's
"Something your father should of done as soon as she arrived"Glorfindel kept this sword pointed at Legolas but moved next to Taylor grabbing her by the back of the neck. "That is one mistake I plan to remedy." Taylor yelped as Glorfindel tightened his grip.
" The only Mistake my father made was allowing you entrance to Mirkwood"Legolas growled "Do you honestly believe you will get far?" Glorfindel only laughed at the young prince.
"I do not have to go far Legolas merely far enough." Legolas caught his meaning all to well.
Taylor tried to pull away when Legolas reached for his own sword. Glorfindel pulled her against him and pointed the sword at her just as Legolas faced him.
" I will not hesitate to kill her Legolas"Glorfindel glared at the young prince." The choice is yours." Taylor tried again to free herself but Glorfindel's grip was too tight.
Legolas dropped his sword, bringing his eyes back to Taylor.
" I am sorry Legolas"Legolas glared at Gorfindel. He doubted very much that the Elf lord knew what it meant to be sorry " It is better this way."
Taylor's mouth was covered as she began to scream. Glorfindel had knocked Legolas out cold before dragging her further into the woods.
" you should be more careful of what you say, young one"Glofrindel nipped at her ear." Perhaps it will be you who shall kiss an orc."
Taylor heard him growl as she bit down on the hand that had covered her mouth. She thought she had tasted his blood before he pulled his hand from her mouth. It was the last thing she thought as she was met with a sudden darkness...

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To be continued...

A/N I'll be updating more often since I have some time off and have some extra time to myself so keep a look out for the next chapter coming real soon.