Wow, looks like this is better then I thought….Thanks. I liked the twist myself. Oh, yes, next week, the 7th of June I go to a new shift. Instead of 4 pm to 12:30 am I'll be working 4 am to 12:30 pm so updates might be a bit erratic until I get adjusted, but I'll try to keep up. 'Blah' is mind-to-mind communication…
Chapter 4--Seeking An Old Friend
When Elrond was finished the twins and Aragorn were silent for a long time as they considered what had been said.
"But Ada, Legolas loved his mother. He would have never hurt her," Elrohir said.
"It was just him and his older brother Alarion and they never got along that well," Elladan added.
"I know and I do not understand why Legolas is believed guilty of his mother's murder either," Elrond said.
"Could we go look for him, ada?" Aragorn asked.
"How would you be able to find him? You have no idea where he might have fled too or how long he has been gone," Elrond said.
"Grandmother could help us. She could locate Legolas. You could farspeak to her and ask for us. Please ada? Legolas is our friend," Elrohir pleaded.
Elrond looked closely at all three of his sons then sighed. He was sure that even if he refused to contact Galadriel they would go out to search. It was better to do as they requested. "Very well, I will do it, but you must all be silent so that I am not distracted," he said.
"We will be, thank you, ada," Aragorn said.
Elrond sighed and closed his eyes and concentrated. 'Lady Galadriel,' he sent. 'I need your aid.'
'It has been many years since you have contacted me in this manner, Elrond. What do you need?' Galadriel asked. 'Arwen sends her love.'
'I send her mine as well. I need you to locate Legolas for me if you can,' Elrond said.
'You have received a message as well?' Galadriel asked.
'Yes and it makes no sense. I cannot believe young Legolas would harm anyone, especially not Rhianna,' Elrond said.
'Will you offer the pen-neth sanctuary in Imladris?' Galadriel asked.
'Yes,' Elrond said.
'Thranduil will be angry,' Galadriel said.
'I know, but I cannot allow this to continue when Legolas is innocent,' Elrond said.
'Very well, I will seek him in the mirror and contact you when I find him,' Galadriel said.
'Thank you, Lady,' Elrond said. He felt the mental link between them close. He sighed and opened hi eyes.
"Will grandmother help us, ada?" Elladan asked.
"She is trying to find Legolas now and will contact me when she does," Elrond said.
"We will go gather our things so we will be ready to leave right away," Elrohir said and they hurried out of the room.
Elrond sighed and rose to stare out the window. He hoped Legolas was someplace safe. After an hour he felt the contact being redone. He closed his eyes and allowed Galadriel in. Once she was finished he went to tell his sons where to go to find Legolas.
All to soon the twins and Aragorn were mounted and ready to go. "All of you be careful, I know nothing about this town Legolas has taken refuge in for the name is unfamiliar to me. You do not know how you will be greeted," Elrond warned.
"We will be careful, ada. We will be back soon and we will have Legolas with us," Elladan said. They urged their horses forward and were soon out of sight.
Elrond turned and went back inside, hoping all would go well and they all would return safely.
Legolas felt better then he had for a long time when he woke the next morning. He left right after breakfast, savoring the warm spring day. He considered where to go and decided to spend some time in the orchard just outside town. At least there he could be among trees again. A year had passed since he'd left Mirkwood and he missed it dearly. He still grieved deeply for his mother. He doubted it would ever fade. Shaking off the memories, he headed out of the town
Little explanation by giving Legolas Sanctuary Elrond makes it so no one can remove Legolas from Rivendell by force. This law actually existed in medieval days. Some one wanted for a crime could ask for sanctuary in a church and no one could remove him by force. He could only be taken if he left. OK, done with lesson….R/R please!