Chapter 7
"Ready?"
Legolas nodded, adjusting his long ceremonial robes again. The robes were pale silver, reaching down to his feet. His hair was unbraided, and spread loosely on his shoulders. Upon his forehead, he wore a thin, silver circlet of mithril, his symbol of rank in the family. Legolas walked over to the top of the grand staircase, taking his place beside Brethilorn and Thalion, behind Adrahil. His four brothers were dressed in similar fashion to him. Adrahil's robes were of a deep, royal blue, the circlet of the Crown Prince of Mirkwood upon his head. Brethilorn and Thalion were dressed identically in robes of light gold.
"The dwarves?" Legolas asked Thalion.
"Taken care of. No need to worry, Tithen-las."
"Don't call me that."
"Where is Ithilwen?" Brethilorn asked, interrupting the growing quarrel.
"Here," Ithilwen answered from behind them. She took her place beside Legolas. She was dressed in an ethereal dress of a light forest-green, her hair braided, a circlet of delicately, and elaborately twisted wire the only adornment on her head.
At that moment, the trumpets sounded, announcing the arrival of the King's children.
"Perfect timing," Legolas murmured to his sister as they started down the stairs.
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"Where is Galion?" asked Thranduil. The night was passing joyously, as was the wine. "The butler had better not be sleeping on his job!"
"I haven't seen him since I checked on the Noegyth, Ada," Thalion responded.
"Ah, well, if he is sleeping, which he probably is, no need to wake him. Celebfindel, bring up some wine," Thranduil ordered a guard.
Celebfindel obediently left for the cellar, albeit with a confused look on his face at being ordered to carry food.
A quarter of an hour passed when Celebfindel finally returned – without the wine, but with a troubled look on his face. He crossed the room swiftly, to Thranduil's side.
"What is it? Did you drink all the wine, now?" Thranduil asked, jokingly.
"No, Taur-nin, but Galion did fall asleep, the Captain of the Guards with him."
"And?"
"I checked the cells, all the Noegyth are gone."
"What!?"
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Tithen-las = Little-leaf
Noegyth = Dwarves
Ada = Father
Taur-nin = My King
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