Chapter Twelve - Hidden
The three elflings had hidden themselves in a back alley. All three were shaken and shivering. Legolas more so then any of them.
"I thought the men of Lake Town knew about elves though trading with us,"
"That was a poorer part of town Legolas."
"Are you sure that no others will treat us like that? Because you have to remember, I have had no dealings with men." This caused the twins to look at each other.
"We can not be sure,"
"I guess it would be safe to wait until someone comes looking for us."
"Except that we are wet and cold," Legolas pointed out.
Elladan then spoke up. "By the looks of it, the sun will be up soon. We should be able to dry off now. We will keep our identities secret by pulling the hoods of our cloaks over our heads. We will then wait until our kinsmen come and get us."
The other two elflings nodded in agreement.
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They had gone till noon waiting for someone to find them. Legolas couldn't understand why no one had come yet. It was then that three men spotted them.
"You are not from around here. We would recognize you if you were,"
"If you are runaways, you will be in much trouble,"
"Remove your hoods so we can see your faces." At this the three took off running, not sure they could trust these men.
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Thranduil was frantic. The party sent out to get the wine had yet to return. It was already lunch time of the next day. The search party would hopefully bring good news. It was then that the Captain of the Gaud step in.
"Any news?"
"They found the group badly injured due to a Spider Attack,"
"And what of my son and the other two elflings,"
"Apparently the adults that were with them placed them on the raft to keep the spiders away. A spider tried to get onto the raft and Legolas cut the rope."
"Legolas ... cut ... the rope?"
"Yes your highness. I know I did this without your leave, but I have all ready started a search party to travel down the river to look for them. I felt no time should be wasted in finding them,"
"Your decision was a good one. Leave. I need some time to think."