Author Note: This is around when the alliance is forming. It's just a short little piece with Thranduil's letter as well as some events afterwards.

Dear Celebrían…

My dearest Celebrían,

I hope you and your family is well, my father and I are doing fine and are currently visiting the halls of King Gil-galad. Before we arrived my father spoke to me about a possible alliance to fight the growing evil. I wish to learn more but I was turned away and told that his herald would entertain me during our stay. Speaking of alliances I met others, close friends of the herald, which I will describe briefly for you. I'm sure you are familiar with Elrond Peredhil, there is not an unkind word uttered in his name in these halls. Out of the other two I find him the most tolerable to be around. Erestor, is and advisor to Elrond, he is mostly quiet spends most of his time reading, but don't let that fool you there is a trickster under there I am sure of it. You will see what I mean later on, the next is the most annoying golden haired elf I have ever known. His name will not be mentioned because just the thought of that insufferable elf darkens my mood.

Then again I should not speak so ill of him, despite his pranks, jokes, and competitive nature he can be extremely loyal. Now that you know my company I will explain about our alliance. I am not sure who was the first to bring it up, but we talked about what the alliance will have in store for us. With possible animosity with the older elven lords, it was agreed to make sure the alliance would not be in vain.

This was an alliance between the four of us, and the only way for it to work would be for us to prove our trust in the other. That said we each came up with task which would force us to rely on each other's talents, some moments were amusing, but most of the time was were humiliating. It made us get to know the other in ways he never would thought possible. I will not go into detail about our task, but I will say that Elrond made us in "tuned", Erestor wrote a book containing moments we were not proud of, (he has it set for black mail I'm sure)and Goldie Locks… Well that is a different story entirely.

I will tell you briefly of my task, I wouldn't say I am the most skilled with a bow, but I am defiantly better than most. We went out to the range and I was blindfolded, as I shot at my targets. My targets being the ones I have described in the letter of course. It was hilarious I had great fun with them, but I think they fear me a little, which is not a bad thing.

Anyway I am writing to you on my last night here, I hear my name being called as I write this to attend the evening feast.

Much love,

Thranduil

Once Thranduil put his pen he allowed whoever it was to enter, and the door opened revealing Elrond dressed in formal wear with a light blue robe with silver embroidery.

"We have been waiting for you," Elrond stated as he walked over to Thranduil.

"I was just finishing up something personal," Thranduil picked up the letter and folded it and placed it inside an envelope that was nearby. He stood from his place and walked with Elrond out the room where he was met with Erestor and Glorfindel.

They entered the dining hall where most of the elves were already seated, the four took their place around the table. "Are you going to entertain us with your music again Elrond?" Gil-galad asked once they were all settled.

Elrond face slowly turned pink, and he cleared his throat before speaking "I do not think so my lord." Next to him he looked over at Glorfindel who was muffling his laughter, Elrond glared at him but Glorfindel paid him no mind.

"Such a pity, I do miss your playing." With that the food was served and various conversations started around the table.

When the feast was coming to an end Thranduil stood, and looked around at the merry crowd of elves. The week in Gil-galad's halls started off a little rocky for Thranduil, but the days were long and full of unthinkable quests. Thinking back on those days, he smiled and drowned the rest of his wine.

When he was finished he saw Elrond approach him and smiled, they were silent for a while as they watched the elves in front of them. " Despite some, um… Unfortunate events I hope you enjoyed your stay here,"

"I did, but I am ready to return home." Elrond nodded in understanding.

"What of the friends you made," Elrond asked quirking an eye brow

"I do not believe I have made any friends here," Thranduil replied coolly.

"Is that so?"

He looked around the room and saw Glorfindel surrounded by maidens as he waved his hands telling them some story. Erestor was in another of the room with a few elves having a conversation, and then looked back at the scroll in his hands. They were an odd group, and yet Thranduil felt a bond starting to form between them, although it was still too new to be considered friendship.

From his place Erestor glanced up from his work, and smiled in Thranduil direction. Surprised that Thranduil was caught looking at him he simply dipped his head in greeting and Erestor turned back to his scroll. On the other side of the room Glorfindel caught his eye as well and he sent him a friendly challenging glance. Thranduil returned the gesture with a smirk, and they both went back to their business. Thranduil smiled to himself and thought, they weren't a bad group at all. Perhaps with time they will get to know each other more, but… he glanced to his left at Elrond. So far the half- elf was as kind and wise, his sincerity was genuine and Thranduil found that he valued the time spent with him.

"Perhaps I have made one," Thranduil spoke as he looked at Elrond.

Elrond turned around smiling as well, "I do feel pity for whoever that friend is" he teased.

They both chuckled, "but I do hope it is a worthy one." Elrond spoke as he extended his hand to Thranduil, and Thranduil took his wrist.

"You are welcome to come to Imladris, whenever you have the time, mellon-nin."

"Le hannon, Elrond," Thranduil said. He felt that he and Elrond would be seeing a lot more of each other in the future.

Authors Note: The next chapter Thranduil will be playing match maker.

I would like to thank everyone again for reading, following, reviewing etc.

SparklesJustReads: Glad you are enjoying the story so far.

feathered moon wings: If you want to write a fanfiction of the these two, you could say inspired by this story, or mentioned my name or something. They are not my characters so you are free to do whatever.

I was also thinking about making a fanfiction about the events I had in the letter but I'm not sure. I have everyone's task except Erestor. It was a little difficult for me to think of what he would do.