Wandering dusky Mirkwood is a quiet creature who catches the eye of Prince Legolas. And peering from his lofty gaze, King Thranduil, also cannot seem to escape a swirling pair of green eyes that mysteriously appears in the Elvenking's Halls. The creature is bewitching, Tauriel observes her only ambition succumb to its power. The only way to stop the creature is The Truth.

A/N: This story starts quite tame and fluffy before moving on to darker/triggering themes.

DISCLAIMER: This is complete fiction written in Tolkien's Hobbit/LOTR universe. I've recycled some names and made others up, but I am in no way an expert of Tolkien or his work. If you've recognised this fic, it is six years old and currently being reposted with edits and additional chapters. Thank you for your patience, please REVIEW!

TW: Sexual Abuse, Rape, Mental Illness, and Violence.