Here I am with my new story. I'm a little (well, more than a little) late but that's because I couldn't really access my computer. So, forgive me.

Disclaimer: I don not own Lord of the Rings and no, I'm not Tolkien (not that there was any doubt about that!) don't sue me! There, I said it. Aren't you all happy now?

A/N: Legolas' age: if he was a human I'd say he'd be a smart ten or eleven year old kid in this story.

Enjoy it…

R&R

Translations are down below

A Brother's Safety

Chapter one: Leaving Mirkwood

"Can I go too adar?" Legolas asked his father not sure what the answer would be.

Thranduil just smiled and briefly glanced at his pregnant wife, Elarinya, before nodding and replying, "Of course you can ion-nin, I'm sure the twins and Arwen will be extremely happy to see you. But you must promise me to be very careful."

"Nana will take care of me." Legolas stated while eyeing his mother.

Thranduil's smile even got bigger, "Your mother will, but you must also take care of her" he whispered only for his son's ears.

"I will adar."

"You should hurry and prepare yourself for the journey then, we leave in the morning." Elarinya added also smiling.

When Legolas' left Thranduil hugged his wife, "You know, I will miss you."

"I know you will my love, and I will miss you too, but I will return soon and bring back another son or perhaps a daughter."

"I'm certain that Elrond will do a good job, I'm just worried after what happened last time, you almost died, I don't know what I would do and I feel guilty because I can't join you on this trip-"

Elarinya brought her hand to his lips to stop him from talking, "I didn't die and I won't now, that's why I'm going to Imladris, Elrond's the best healer in Middle Earth, he will know what to do. You don't have to feel guilty, you have to rule a kingdom and I understand that. Legolas will take care of me."

Thranduil's mood lightened after hearing those last words.

"So you heard that."

"It was not much of a whisper my dear."

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Legolas was wondering what it would be like having a sibling. The twins and Arwen were like siblings to him but he still thought it to be different in some way and he looked forward to finding out. His father had already explained that being a big brother takes a lot of responsibility and he had already vowed that he would take care of his little brother or sister.

He felt tired, which was a strange feeling for an elf. After packing what he needed for the trip to Rivendell he walked over to the balcony of his chamber. He just stood there, looking at the trees in the garden. Unlike his father he didn't have the connection with the trees. Thranduil had told him he would be able to communicate with them soon, when he was ready. He didn't know if that was true.

After dinner he went to bed, earlier than other days. He had a bad feeling but he couldn't really place it. He decided he was only imagining things and fell asleep quickly.

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The first person Legolas saw the next morning was Mirkwood's best healer Celahir.

"Good morning my prince, have you slept well?"

Legolas grinned before replying, "Of course, there's no need for one of your sleeping drinks."

Celahir smiled back, "That's good to hear. I think you'd better be careful, lord Elrond has even better potions, especially for stubborn elves like yourself."

"I'm glad you're concerned, but there's really no need."

"I hope you're right, your highness. It was good to have seen you before you leave."

"Same here," Legolas answered before going downstairs.

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Legolas looked forward to seeing his friends but he also knew that it would still be a while before they arrived in Rivendell. He glanced at the carriage his mother was sitting in. He realised that they had been riding for over six hours now and knew they would stop soon.

Among the soldiers accompanying Legolas and his mother was commander Arphenion he was the father of one of Legolas' best friends Arandur.

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They eventually found a good place to rest for a while, or so they thought. Elarinya attempted to step out of the carriage but failed miserably. Alarmed by the sight Legolas quickly ran to his mother's side.

"Are you alright naneth?" He asked not entirely sure what was going on.

Elarinya let out a sharp gasp but managed to reply, "The baby's coming."

Arphenion had heard the words too, but he had also sensed something else.

"Orcs!" He announced on a dreadful tone.

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Translations:

Imladris: Rivendell

Ion-nin: my son

Nana/naneth: mother

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Cliffie(s)? Yes, I know that this is a short and rather strange beginning, but it's only the beginning and there's a lot more to come.

So review and tell me what you think.

Aurehen