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Legolas could hardly believe what he was hearing. Standing in front of the injured prince stood the tall regal King of Mirkwood and the dignified Elf Lord of Imadris and both were fighting like little children. They were attempting along with Lord Celeborn to try and initiate a peace treaty between the three elven realms. As Old Elvish Lore dictated that the son's of the rulers were also to attend the conference. However through out the day Legolas had been getting more exhausted than ever and he knew that the lady of light had noticed.
As the two ancient rulers began yet another argument this time about whether the treaty should be in blue or black ink, the lady stood. "My Lords, I must remove myself and your Son's from this meeting. The way you are behaving is totally inappropriate of both grown Men and Rulers, and I do not wish your son's to be witness to your Elfling like behaviour." So saying she stood and left the room followed by Elladan, Elrohir and Estel pushing Legolas in his wheelchair.
Lady Galadriel led them all away from the chambers and out into a sun filled clearing the four brothers smiled and all lifted their faces up into the bright sunshine, pleased to be away from the rising tension. Galadriel gently kissed the Son's of Elrond and then Legolas on the forehead. She left with a smile saying "I will send your mid day meal out here to you. Remain here until either I or Glorfindel come for you."
Legolas had never been as embarrassed as he was at that moment. "I am so sorry for Thranduil's behaviour and how he has insulted you all; it just proves that he thinks only of himself."
Elladan rested his hand on Legolas's and smiled gently. "Do not be ridiculous, Brother. You are no more to blame for your Sire's behaviour than we are." Legolas graced his Brother with a small smile and remained silent.
The three Rivendell Brother's sensed the blonds need for silence and kept quite, allowing Legolas the time to rest. After several hours they saw two blonde's coming towards them, out of the forest. Expecting it to be Glorfindel and Galadriel the brothers stood, all except Legolas who had recognised the second figure for who it truly was.
Walking towards the four alongside the Galadriel was King Thranduil. Galadriel gently laid her hands on the twins and Estel gently guiding them out of the clearing leaving the King to talk to Legolas.
For long moments neither Royal spoke a word until Thranduil broke the strained silence. "I have no idea how to make it up to you, Legolas. But I am very sorry. I . . . I. . . "Before he could finish Legolas cut the King off.
"Adar, I have heard this too many times. Every time you push me away you apologise and foolishly I forgive you. But I have a new family, a new Ada now; I no longer depend on you for my survival." Legolas felt the now all too familiar twinges in his body, but pushed them aside as he let all the pent up emotions and deep feelings come out "I have no need for you any longer, if you truly wish to see me happy then please leave me, walk away and let me live my life with my family. I know that you are now and will always remain forever my Sire, but my heart and my Ada are in Imladris and that is where I belong."
The King could barely believe that he was being spoken to this way and by his own Son! He looked deeply into his Legolas' eyes and saw a deep sadness, so deep that it rocked Thranduil to the core as he realised that his Son had been despairing for far longer than he realised. As the two blonds continue to stare at each another, another Elf approached the pair moving silently.
Elrond stepped into the clearing and moved closer to the Father and Son. Thranduil gave a sigh and looked at Elrond. The dark haired Elf Lord stepped forward and placed his hand on the wheel chair bound Elf. "If I let Legolas to remain with you will you let me contact him? Or even visit him?" Thranduil asked
"Yes, of course." Elrond replied sensing that Thranduil was weakening with regards to Legolas. "If Legolas wishes you to visit us or to even visit you himself I would never stop him. Instead I would help. I could also keep you informed of how he was doing in his studies and health."
"That would be greatly appreciated." He placed a gentle hand on Legolas cheek and placed a kiss on the blond forehead. "I will understand if this is the last time you wish to see me, but I will never forget you, Ion-nin." Thranduil stood and was about to leave when a cry of "Wait" was heard. Thranduil turned back to his Son just in time to receive a bundle of Elf in his arms as Legolas hugged his father.
"Thank you, thank you so much, Adar. I love you but I need time to make my own life. You have spent so long pushing me away, one day I will return but for now I live with my Brother's and Father and Uncle in Imladris. It will not be the last time we see each other." Thranduil smiled and inhaled his sons scent trying to store it in his memory. This was his own doing; he had pushed his Son away for so long that he had almost lost him entirely. But knowing that they would meet again helped and with a sad smile he turned and left.
Elrond walked around the wheelchair and gently brushed the tears from his Son's eyes and gave the blond a hug. "I would understand if you wish to return with him." Elrond said.
Legolas shook his head and Elrond understood that Legolas knew where he belonged and that was Rivendell.
Hi guys one more chapter to go and then its finished. However I may possibly plan a sequel to this one or I might not. Also the sudden change in Thranduil will be explained later on aswell.
Loads of love to you all and please review.
Meisalliam
