Hello everyone! Sorry that it has been so long, but I have been so busy with school. Because of that, this chapter is a short one, but as always PLEASE REVIEW and let me know what you think! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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I was led outside to the courtyard garden through winding stairways and corridors by Legolas and Tauriel. Ping rode on my shoulder, which seemed to be his favorite spot, and Bear followed close behind. My guards stayed in their positions outside of my quarters; apparently I would be in no danger in the garden. Not that I needed them. I am a big girl and can take care of myself.
King Thranduil stood there in his long flowing robes. He had two guards of his own as well as one servant to attend to his needs. He acknowledged me with a nod of his head and asked if I would walk with him. I didn't have anything else to do, so I followed him.
We walked a while in silence for a while before the he said, "Storm, I am glad that you arrived safely. Please know that you are welcome here and should you require anything, please let me know."
"Thank you, King Thranduil."
"I hear that you spoke to Galadriel. I knew your father; we were very good friends. He was a very good elf. We went on many adventures together, before my father died and I ascended the throne."
We stopped in front of a bubbling pond. It was full of several vibrantly colored fish and different water plants. A family of ducks swam on its surface.
"You must know, Storm, that your father and I were cousins and like brothers to each other. You are my second cousins, and you are my son's third cousin."
Things just kept getting stranger and stranger.
"It is nice to know that I have family left," I said. I was not sure how to react.
"To tell you that you had family was not the only reason I asked you to join me," he said changing the subject, "As you no doubt to know, the elf Stonn has requested a hearing about his dead comrade. He claims that you killed him. However, Tauriel and Legolas have informed me that was not the case. You have a strong defense against him, and he knows this, I would imagine. I am afraid that he has been corrupted and has other motives for this hearing. Just know that you have my backing and protection. I have other business to attend to, so I must leave you now. Please enjoy the garden." He finished, while giving the elf salute as he and his guards left.
I was shocked. This day had been loaded with all sorts of information, and I still wasn't sure if I could trust these elves.
While I was lost in my thoughts, Tauriel came over and sat on a rock that was on the edge of the pond, while Legolas looked into the water. We sat there quietly for a moment, while I absorbed all this new information. This type pf peace was not going to last long. I heard a twig crack and an all too familiar smell wafted into the area. I stood up and made sure I was loose, just in case this was going to turn into a fight. Thirty seconds later, my four companions realized we were in danger.
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