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R&R
Too much darkness in a day ...
Chapter 2: Note from a stranger?
Legolas was heading to his chamber when he heard a female elf yelling.
"You over there, you probably work here" she shouted her voice ringing in the hallway.
'Me?? Is she calling for me??' Legolas thought confused 'Do I know her?'
"I asked you something, aren't servants supposed to answer??" she asked arrogantly.
Legolas played along wanting to know where this was leading "…I'm truly sorry my lady, how can I help you?" he faked still very confused.
"Finally, a useful answer, where's the king?"
Legolas lifted his eyebrows even higher…
"He's busy at the moment my lady, may I ask the importance of the meeting you request?"
"Will you mind your own business!!" she raised her voice "Can't I get anything done around here, Do I have to do everything by myself!? You said he was busy? I should go check the his study then." The last part she said more to herself as she passed by Legolas.
Legolas would've stopped her immediately if she was a real threat to his father… Which maybe in a way she was. But he was a little too curious so he decided to follow her. When she had entered his father's study, he quickly put his ear to the door to eavesdrop on the conversation that was being held behind the door he was leaning on:
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"Ah, Thrandy, it's been awhile."
When the king looked up, he was so shocked, his chin literally dropped an inch. "Menenwen? Is that really you? I can't imagine the last time I saw you.?"
"Imladris, it's been nine years since we met"
"And you're still as beautiful as you were then."
"It'd be my pleasure to get to know you even better than I already do…"
"My pleasure, Menenwen, the pleasure's all mine."
"Now, if you'd be so nice to show me where I'm staying?" She smiled warmly
"Yes, yes of course."
"O, and before I forget, you really should do something about your servants…they don't really serve well… and you know how I like to be spoiled" she added bluntly.
Thranduil grinned knowingly…
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Legolas gagged on the other side of the wall. 'I better leave before they catch me eavesdropping, I should tell Eleiden.'
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"So let me try to understand all of this, a gorgeous but rude she-elf, that knows our father thought you were a servant." Eleiden repeated his brother's words a little different. Eleiden's lips twitched and he couldn't keep himself from bursting out laughing.
Legolas rolled his eyes "That's not what I said and that's not the point either."
Eleiden tried to stop laughing for a moment but he couldn't hide the huge smile readable on his face. He tried again to regain himself and tried to be serious "So what you're trying to tell me is that she's bad news?"
"Finally, you get the meaning"
"So what do you suggest we do, tell adar?"
"I don't think she's a real threat, but we should be careful and keep an eye on her." Legolas pointed out.
"good idea, and now it would be nice if you fetched me something from the kitchen..." Eleiden teased Legolas, his grin getting bigger again.
"Ah just the two I need." They heard from behind them, Thranduil eyed the pair suspiciously "What's so funny Eleiden?"
"Nothing important father, my favourite serv …er… brother here just told me a hilarious joke" Eleiden explained.
Legolas glared at his brother mouthing the words 'only brother'
Thranduil frowned in disbelief but carried on "We have a guest and she will be staying for a while, I'm not sure how long but I want you to make her as comfortable as possible during her stay."
Eleiden nodded obediently "Of course adar, but what if she treats us like serv…" Legolas covered his brother's mouth "I think what Eleiden's trying to say is, what if she brought a present, we won't be able to give something appropriate in return because we don't know her very well yet."
"I'm sure she wouldn't mind" Thranduil sighed "What is the matter with the two of you?"
When he didn't immediately get an answer he decided to leave, he would find out anyway…sooner or later. "Never mind, I'll see you at dinner."
Legolas locked eyes with his brother whispered the word 'moron' with a smile and then left too. He was planning to finally get some rest, although he wouldn't admit it, he really was exhausted.
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Legolas entered his room for the first time ever since ' the little' trip… He fell asleep quickly, he didn't even notice a person coming in his room . A message was left behind and the person was gone again... Nobody in the palace noticed anything, but the young archer would soon find out.
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Arandur smiled when he saw his family again. he kissed and hugged his wife and softly tickled his baby son, who giggled. "It's good to be back, I've missed you." he started.
Indilwen hugged him back, she was very relieved to see her husband back in one piece. "I've missed you too, and so did Adanion" she glanced at their son.
She didn't even dare to ask, but she had to know "When is the next patrol?" anxiously waiting for a good answer.
"I don't know, There are too many orcs nearing are city, we must stop them from attacking us. And unfortunately, we can't do that from here." He said regretfully.
"It's not that I don't understand, but your son needs you Arandur…" She called him by his name. "And quite frankly, so do I."
Arandur sat down beside his wife and pulled her close to him kissing her head tenderly. Indilwen smiled "That's the wrong place to kiss you know?"
"Over here" She said pointing one of her delicate fingers to her mouth.
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"Legolas" Eleiden yelled knocking on his brother's door before bursting in. he grew quiet when he saw Legolas still asleep. He sneaked to his brother side before yelling his name again "Legolas!!!"
Legolas was startled and jumped almost out of his bed. "Eleiden," he warned "Don't ever do that again!"
"You're late for dinner, don't worry I'll tell adar you'll be a bit late"
"Do I even want to know what else you will tell him?"
Eleiden walked out of the door stating "Not really."
Legolas prepared himself for dinner and was about to leave his chamber when he noticed a small piece of paper lying on his desk. He hadn't seen the handwriting before, he took the letter and started reading:
Let me make something clear first:
You can never tell anyone of this message, not even your family members, if you do, they will die a horrible death. You must comply to my terms and do as I tell you.
We will play a little game. I hope you understand that I'm a serious person and don't bear impudence.
You'll hear from me very soon…
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I know, the letter sucked, the person who wrote it must be a mad(wo)man (looks around suspiciously)
Review(s):
Deana: First reviewer, thx, glad you like(d) it :-$
Translations:
Ion-nin: My son
Ada(r): father
Imladris: Rivendell
See ya