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This is a continuation of the story The Assassin by othrilis you don't really have to read it to understand the story but it would be good to as it provides most of the mood for this story. I am writing it with the permission of othrilis.

Dancing with death

No more would die by his hand. And with these last thoughts, Legolas turned again and made his way up the vine that grew by his balcony and into the dim light of his room.

The room was cold and unwelcoming. The silence seemed to judge him for his latest murder. Legolas sat on the edge of his grand bed and wept for the needless loss of life, for his lost childhood and innocent nature.

Thranduil sat back in his spacious throne staring thoughtfully at the large bottle of vintage wine and crystal goblet placed on the carved table in front of him. Disgust filled him at the thought of once again seeking refuge in alcohol. It had been this way since the tragic death of his wife during childbirth With a great effort he wrenched himself away from the unwelcome memory and downed the contents of the bottle in a few gulps, the goblet lay forgotten.

As he felt the wine deaden his senses and numb his pain he allowed his mind to wander to his latest assassination. A while ago he had decided that it was time for his eldest son to marry. The elleth Tonus had chosen had been a well bred girl, the daughter of one of his advisers. Unfortunately, there had been a problem. Supposedly, another elf had who also held her love. Tonus had been adamant that he be disposed of. All the victim had done was smile at her!! May be it was time to stop the killing. Bah!!! He was the King!!! He could do what he wanted!

"Besides" Thranduil mused "It is not…no…was not his place to look at her in the first place. He was foolish. He paid the price."

He grinned in satisfaction and called for another bottle.

"To a job well done!"

He once again drained the bottle quickly and sat contented to drink himself into a stupor.

Alone in the dark Legolas continued to weep and even the stars grieved with him.

so what do you think? A bit short I know but the chapters will get longer!! Thanks to my beta !!!