The next day was peaceful, it was the perfect day. Legolas was outside with his friend Ayiron shooting archery. Luthiel came out and saw them in the bright sunlight, competing and laughing. A small smile came over her face. As she started over to Legolas she said "Could I try?" Legolas said "Sure, why not" Luthiel took the bow and arrows and shot right into the center of a blossom hanging from a tree. "Not bad" Legolas said. "Not bad? Watch this" she said. Luthiel then kicked a tree, and a small leaf slowly fell, she shot right through it, and it pierced the tree with the blossom on it. Legolas just stood there mesmerized.
Luthiel smiled. Ayiron had stopped and looked towards the two of them, Ayiron was of course captured, and he had been for many years. He went to them to break the silence "You should join the archery contest Luthiel." Green emerald optics flashed and looked towards Legolas "I'll think about it." Legolas smiled a little. "Well in the mean time…" Ayiron requested "May I be blessed to have you take a walk with me?"
"Alright" Luthiel responded. Ayiron was delighted and both turned and started deeper into the forest. Legolas stood, watching them go. Just before the two disappeared into the wood, Luthiel turned her head and looked back at Legolas, and that same small, yet soft smile appeared. Once they had gone, Legolas started to gather the arrows up. He went to the tree where Luthiel shot the second time. He yanked out the arrow and noticed the hole it had left. Legolas shook his head.
Lord Elrond came down once again towards where Legolas was "I can't wait to see you in the competition this year. Have you met Luthiel yet? She is excellent at archery." Legolas turned to him "yes, I know. Ayiron invited her to join the contest." "Ah…Ayiron" Elrond sighed. "What is it?" Legolas asked. "Ayiron has really taken a liking to my granddaughter over the years." Elrond explained. "Is that a problem my lord?" Legolas questioned. "No." Elrond sighed. "Ayiron is excellent and I know he would be good to her, its just that I know he is not the one for her. Luthiel herself knows it but Ayiron can't see it nor would he accept it." Elrond explained "Oh….I see" Legolas' eyes downcast to the ground.
Lord Elrond has the gift of foresight. He can see all the possibilities of what the future can hold, and he knew that Ayiron was not meant to be Luthiel's true love, nor would he ever be. He knew what her future held, but he would not interfere. Neither he, nor anyone else can change the course of the future. The future is what it is, and everyone that lives must live with and accept it.