A/N: I know I haven't updated in months.... I'm sorry.... starting high school is not exactly the easiest thing to do. I have not abandoned this story! But anyway heres another chapter. It's really short and there is very little if any humor in it. The humor will be back next chapter. Thank you to all you reviewers!!! The reviews are greatly appreciated!!

Disclaimer: see chapter 1

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Luckily nothing bad happened during the ride. I might actually survive. Legolas thought relieved.



"LEGOLAS!!!!" Thranduil yelled.



The prince's blood ran cold as he replied. "Yes father?"



Thranduil walked over to the barn when he heard his sons voice. I am going to die. Legolas thought. Thranduil's face grew less stern when he reached the stable.

"Legolas I need to talk to you. Come outside" Not good.... no not good at all..... Father is being to calm.

"Legolas, my son. One of the warriors from home has come. I must go back and help to protect Mirkwood. The spiders are becoming to aggressive for our people to handle without their king."

"All right father. When do we leave?" Legolas asked somewhat relieved despite the circumstances.

"We, do not leave Legolas. I will return home. You however will remain with Bilbo and Frodo. I have already made the arrangements with Bilbo and he says he is delighted to have you stay as a guest until it is safe for your return."

"But.... Father... Let me come! I could help fight!" Legolas said, slightly panicked. He had never been away from his father for more than two weeks. This sounded like it would last quite a bit longer.

Thranduil kneeled down so he was eye level to his son. Putting his hand on his youngest sons shoulder he said quietly, "I am sorry Legolas. The spiders are to strong for you to fight. I expect you to behave while I am away. I will send a messenger when there is news, and I shall come myself when Mirkwood is safe enough."

"Yes father." Legolas said quietly.

"Here Legolas, I have a gift for you." Thranduil picked up a new bow and a quiver of arrows and handed them to Legolas. The elven prince stared at the bow and arros in awe. His other bow was becoming weak from so much use.

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Bilbo, Frodo, and Legolas were standing at the door of Bag End to watch Thranduil's departure. Thranduil walked up to his son and pulled him into an embrace. Then he stood up and walked back to his horse.

Mounting gracefully he called out "Namaarie"

Legolas answered, "Namaarie ada." Then Thranduil turned his mount and started the long road back to Mirkwood with the warrior who had brought the news.

"Well then," Bilbo said. "How about we head in for a spot of tea and biscuits?" Frodo turned eagerly and walked into Bag End followed by Bilbo. Legolas stared at the surroundings that he would be in for quite some time, trying to familiarize himself to the Shire.

"Be careful Ada." Legolas whispered and turned to follow the two hobbits inside.

A/N: Namaarie= farewell Ada= Father. I know this chapter wasn't funny but it will be next chapter. hehehe

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