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Chapter 3: The Unbelievable Truth
The king looked at me with a great amount that of worry, Thranduil had a looked like he didn't know what to think. Great now I'm definitely getting thrown into whatever they throw insane people into. Maybe they kill them. I don't know. I stepped back turning my gaze to the floor giving a small sad curtsy.
"I'm sorry. I know it is hard to believe and you probably think I'm crazy. I swear I didn't hit my head that hard. But if it is to much I will leave and find sanctuary somewhere else." I couldn't tell them I wouldn't make it out there but by my guess they knew that.
"No! Ada she wont survive. She'll get killed or worse…" Thranduil said in alarm but his voiced faltered as that sentence came to an end. I knew what he meant. Rape isn't common amongst elves but in other races I'm sure its happened. I looked down. Terrified that he will reject me. I glanced up after what felt like hours to see he was thinking.
" Well my dear, I can't just bring you in like you are one of us. You have very.. Unique you hold a beauty that no one I have ever seen before. We are very reserved we don't usually take in newcomers." The King gave a looked that asked for understanding.
"Your majesty I understand completely I.." He cut me off with a wave of his hand.
"I will help you. We are going to make up something. A back story. Now don't take this lightly for I never do this but I sense you will be very important in both mine and my sons life. I don't know what it is. You also just have a light about you.." he trailed off. He and his son began to talk quietly. I wondered what they were discussing but I didn't pay attention I instead looked around and was in awe of the beauty of this place I will soon call home. I heard the king clear his throat, so I turned back to look at him.
"Julie daughter, you will become a royal guest. You have come from a place far from here. You were a princess who lost her home and family. It was attacked by a dragon. So you and your pet traveled many of miles until my son found you…" he looked rather pleased with himself.
"Your Majesty if you don't mind me saying I am hardly royalty. I wouldn't know how to act. I don't even know how to dance." I said blushing and freaking out knowing I would screw this up.
"Not with that attitude." He said in a scolding tone. I looked down ashamed of myself. I have already failed wow. Way to go me. "My wife's favored housemaid and my son will help and teach you. I will help teach you our language. BUT, this will be a long and hard few months. You will need to stay on taste and learn well."
"Thank you so much. I will not let you down. I promise." I said giving the biggest smile I've ever had. I gave another of my best curtsy in thanks.
"Thranduil will show you to your chambers and introduce you to your housemaids and lady Lillianna. Your dog will be brought to you." He then gave a dismissive wave as Thranduil me up to me with a reassuring smile.
"Shall we?" he smiled and held out his hand. I nodded and placed my hand in his with a small smile. When I finally realized we were by ourselves I stopped. Thranduil stopped and turned to look at me with a raised eyebrow.
"Why was it that you and your father believed me. I'm a stranger and most people would kill me for saying such things." I looked at him with a perplexed look trying to figure out my own question.
"Well.." He trailed trying to word his explanation right. "We sensed a truthfulness about you. Your Fae is bright and pure. That and he has a feeling you were meant to come here." He said with a smirk. His ocean blue eyes twinkle as the candles lights dancing a perfect glow on his already perfect face.
I scold myself for those thoughts. He is a prince and I will not screw up my new chance of a better life. Besides I will only get hurt in the end.
"Your hurting! Your heart I mean." He gave a sad look. How would he know that. "Your Fae tells me such. I can sense it. Someone or someones have hurt you." I looked down ashamed he was able to read me so easily.
"Ha hasn't everyone been hurt by someone. It's a part of life." I said trying to hide what to much I had already given away.
"No it isn't. At least not as much as I'm sensing from you." He went to touch my shoulder when I pulled away.
"No offense but I wish not to speak of what has happened in my past. It is that. My past and id like to keep it there if you don't mind." I said getting a defensive.
"I apologize it was not my place." He then got a big smile on his face. "How about a walk in the gardens. They are beautiful this time of night." He looked hopeful.
"I would love to." I agreed thankful for the change of mood. We took a left down a hall that had a column of pillars that led to what looked like a training grounds. But I could hardly tell. We kept walking for a bit more until we were in front of a path surrounded by beautiful flowers I had never seen before. Some actually glowing.
"Wow it is beautiful!" I gasped as I took in my surroundings. "What are these called." I asked as I pointed to a glowing blue flower. It was beyond beautiful. It was enchanting.
"Êl Aduial. It means twilights star. This is my moms favorite flower." He softly touched the petals deep in thought.
"Where is she?" I hoping this question wasn't to much I looked up to see him looking at me smiling. I let out a breath I had been holding in.
"She is currently trading with the dwarves. She has promised to bring back these gems I have always loved. Gems of pure starlight." He looked so excited. I giggled because he was excited about gems. I thought that was a womans job. "They are sacred to our people. My mom had some when she came from her home by the seas." I nodded in understanding. We talked for a bit longer until I started yawning.
"I think it would be best if I went to bed." I said as another yawn took over.
"Oh I am so sorry Julie you need to get to your room. I totally forgot. Its getting late." He looked so guilty as he apologized. I just giggled and told him it was fine.
We headed back to what looked like the royal halls. Thranduil confirmed my suspicion as he would tell me landmarks to help me learn my way around and where we were. I know where where the kitchen and healing halls were. He also pointed to a wooden door and said that's where the real treasure is. Come to find out it was the wine cellar. I just laughed and we continued on our way.
"This is your chambers. My room is over there and my Adas there." Pointed to the rooms across from mine. I nodded and opened the door and took a look around. " This is your permanent room seeing as you are officially royalty in this kingdom." I nodded.
"Thank you. What time shall I wake tomorrow." I asked closing this night to an end for I much craved sleep.
"Whenever you are well rested. You had a long journey. You need to rest." He said. He seemed so sweet. He was nothing like what the movie or books portrayed him to be.
"Thank you. Good night Thranduil. And thank you for today it was nice." I said as I walked back to the door. We said our goodnights and he turned to head to his chambers. I watched him as he walked away and knew just then that I was going to fall for him whether I wanted to or not. I sighed and shut the door. I then walked through the hall of my chamber. Which happen to be multiple rooms.
The first room on my right was what looked to be a study, with many books. It had a large dark oak desk in the middle with blank papers and what I assume to be pens and pencils. I don't know what they call them. I looked to the room opposite of it to see it was just an empty room. I'm guessing to be made of whatever I wanted. At the end of the hall was the bedroom.
It was beautiful. It had a large dark oak four post bed in the center with silk sheets and animal fur. In the corner of the room I notice a vanity with brushes and everything I might need for my hair. In the other corner was what looked to be a closet. I looked in it to see it was fully stocked.
"Oh my." It was stocked with extravagant gowns and slippers. They were beautiful. I walked to the other side of the room to see another doorway to what I assume is the bathroom. I was to tired to go any further so I slid out of my silk dress and hung it over a chair and put on a warm night gown and got into bed. Which is surprisingly comfy. What shocked me more the the stars on the ceiling. They were obviously not real but made of gems and things. It was breathtaking. After a couple of minutes I felt something jump on my bed.
"Ahh" I jumped to high. Riley came up to me. I sighed in relief happy it wasn't a monster. I totally forgot they delivered her here. She curled into my side as I fell into a deep slumber. Happy with my new home now.
**So what did you guys think of chapter 3 not bad.. Please review tell me what you think***