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A/N: I couldn't figure out what Legolas's mother's name was, so I picked a random name from here (Galedlothia). Also, Legolas is really young in this, about the equivalent of 5 or so. I believe at that point, the forest was still called Greenwood the Great, which is the name I use in this, but please, correct me if I'm wrong...

Legolas chuckled. "So I did." He sighed. "Although I'm afraid I don't remember much anymore..."

"That's alright." Aragorn said, curious to hear his tale. "What do you remember?"

"I remember..."

It was a sunny day in Greenwood the Great, yet for some reason, everyone seemed to be sad. The young prince didn't understand why though. He thought today was going to be a perfect day.

He was sitting outside the stables, watching the elves leading horses past. It wasn't exactly the most fun thing he could be doing, but there was nothing else to do. He watched several horses leave the stables when he heard a voice say, "Lady Galedlothia needs her horse now."

That's odd. Legolas thought. Why would Naneth want her horse? Soon after, an elf came out leading the horse. Legolas followed them to the palace gates.

"Ah, there you are!" Thranduil l said, spying his son. "I was just going to look for you!" Although he tried not to show it, Legolas could tell something was wrong.

"Why does Naneth need her horse?" Legolas asked. "Is she going somewhere?"

"Yes, she's going somewhere." Thranduil said evasively. "But we can't go with her, not now."

"Why not?" His son asked, getting a bit confused. "I don't want Naneth to leave!"

"Oh, tithen las." Galedlothia said, hugging her son. "You'll see me again one day. But you have to stay here now and make sure your puppies don't get into too much trouble." Legolas laughed, remembering how the maids had threatened to quit if they didn't stop the puppies from tracking in mud all the time. "Namárië tithen las."

Legolas gave his Naneth a hug. "Namárië Naneth." He said, trying not to cry. He didn't know where his mother was going, but he realized she wasn't going to be coming back.

Legolas stood next to the gates long after everyone else had left and his mother had ridden away, staring down the road...

No one said anything once Legolas had finished his tale. Arwen got up and went to sit next to her friend, giving him a small hug. "Do you know why she sailed?" She asked softly.

Legolas shook his head. "No, that's all I remember. My Ada never told me, and now, well, I guess I'm not going to find out until I join them." Arwen nodded and didn't press the matter.

Elladan frowned. "Wait, Legolas, you said "them". I'm assuming you mean your mother, but who else were you talking about?" Legolas froze and didn't respond.

"Legolas," Elrohir whispered. "When? When did Thranduil sail?"

Oooo, a cliffy, I'm so evil! ) Unfortunately for you, you don't get to find out what happens yet! Remember, reviews feed my muse, flames used to roast chicken.