Legolas felt the danger emanating off him, but then felt it vanish and be replaced with trust and love. The presence then said two words: trust me. He then grabbed Legolas around his waist, pulled the bars off the window and jumped out carrying Legolas. He ran with such speed faster then Legolas had ever known, he clung to the presence for dear life. The presence then stopped and set Legolas on his feet. Legolas knew he was miles from anyone or anywhere, he felt the presence had made sure of that. Legolas glanced at the figure who was standing on a rock looking off into the distance. He then without turning said you can run and die or listen to what I have to say. Legolas stayed, not because he was afraid to die but because he was curious. The presence told him that he was a vampire, it meant blood drinker, he needed blood to survive, and he had been looking for a companion and had watched a number of elves but had liked Legolas most, his attitude to life. He couldn't go back to Rivendell with his death sentence, or Mirkwood because news of his sentence had already reached them there; his father had disowned him, or be seen by any of his friends. Legolas was frozen to the spot but took in and understood every word the vampire had spoken, he couldn't go back, so what option did he have? The vampire had made it seem like there was more so Legolas stayed silent. The vampire turned around to face Legolas and said I can offer you a way out, he was the one that had killed those people to find, I was hoping you would get a death sentence, it would be easier that way. Legolas was holding back from yelling at the vampire and was boiling over with silent rage. The vampire noticed this and said what would you rather? An eternal life worth nothing? Or the life I can offer? Legolas couldn't hold it any longer and shouted at the vampire saying how do you know my life would be pointless? How do you know nothing will happen? The vampire held up his hand for silence, the vampire then went on to explain that he had the ability to see into the future and if he had left him he would die knowing that his life was wasted, in fact he would commit suicide in precisely 265 years. Legolas calmed down and asked calmly: what are you going to do with me now I have a death sentence and can't go back? The vampire replied that he would give him a choice, he could kill him now, or give you the dark gift, bring you to my world. Legolas stood for a long time thinking and didn't notice the pale taint to the sky line before replying that he needed more time to think, could he come back at noon? The vampire replied I give you until sundown turned around and disappeared leaving Legolas to himself to watch the dawn.