Chapter 3- Surprise
What could that be? I had not received any gifts since I left home except for the bow of Galadhrium given by Lady Gladriel. I looked at Father excitedly. He gave me a smile and took out a necklace from the small box. I t looks like a charm for me. A magic charm or maybe a charm to protect me. I wasn't that sure but I am sure that Father will explain it to me. He held it high under the sunlight which shone through the sunlight which passed through the window of my room.
"Legolas, I would like to give you the charm your mother once asked me to pass it to you when I think you are matured enough and now you do. I can't give you before the fellowship as you had not gained any experienced before that. Well, I am not sure how it works but I am sure it will help you when you are in danger."
Father put the necklace around me. It was green in colour, the colour of nature, my favourite. He tied it safely around my neck and held my hand.
"Legolas, you have already grown older and you will soon not be mine. You have your own journey. I know I could trust you but we did not know the future that awaits you, Legolas. Remember always no matter what happens you are my beloved star in my heart. Always and forever."
Father hugged me. I had longed to hugged him. I put my arms around him and hugged him tightly. "I love you too, Father." I whispered in his ears. He is my favourite father and he will be always mine. My one and only father. I cannot change my father. He's the one who gave me the chance to go to Rivendell to discuss with Lord Elrond about the escaped of Gollum 6 years ago. Father was away to another woodland to run some errands and I am sure that if Father did not give a chance to represent him as a messanger, I would not have a chance to meet Gimli and Aragon. Father left me alone in the room alone and told me to have some rest. I lied on the soft Elven bed made out of nature, the huge tree I am living in, my castle. I had to wait for at least two more days to get back the letters from Aragon and Gimli. I closed my eyes and have some rest.
Thranduil was sitting at the hall when he heard a knock at his door. A messanger of his, Tauriel, came forth and told him the arrival of Lord Elrond. He had been waiting for his arrival for a long time. Lord Elrond must be tired after a long journey from Rivendell. He told Tauriel to invite him in. Lord Elrond came with his daughter Arwen and Aragon. Thranduil welcomed them with open arms. He knew that Elrond had came here to tell him about his son, Legolas. Elrond had the gift of foresight which allows him to see the future of anyone. Thranduil left the guest alone and went up to Legolas's room and wake him up.
"Legolas, you have a visitor. You will be glad to see him though."
I was surprised. Who could that be? I went down to the hall with father and saw Aragon sitting in the hall with Arwen. My friend. How did he got here when I did not tell him the way here? Did he received my letter after all?