Chapter 9 – Heal

We reached back to the castle and brought our horses to their boxes. I led Bright into his box and filled his box with haystacks and water. I covered my hand with some clothes to avoid Father from seeing the bloodstains. Arwen and Aragon looked worried. I told them not to. We went up to the hall. I thought of going to my room but I can't as Father knew that I would hide if something goes wrong. Father was happy to see us back home safely. I could sense something in Elrond's eyes. I guess he knew what had happened as he was given the gift of foresight. Father gave me a hug. I hugged him too.

"Legolas, what's that on your shirt?" ask Elrond.

I looked at my shirt and saw bloodstains but I told them that it was berry. Father looked at me and smile but I knew that he knew that something had happened. Elrond came towards me and hold my hand. He glare at the cloth I used to wrapped my hand and pull it out. I was shocked with his actions.

"You had encounter with an orc in the falls, didn't you? I could smell the orc stains on your hand. You did not want your Father to be worry didn't you?" said Elrond

"Yes my lord. I am sorry. I knew I couldn't hide it from you Father but I did not want you to worry. "I said while lowering my head and looked at the ground

"No Father will not be worried about their children. Even we elves loved our children no matter how old are they for they are our hearts in us."

Arwen and Aragon nodded. Father put his hands around me and walked me to his room. He let the bright sun to shine in and I could feel the warmth. Father took out something from his drawer and put it on the table next to it. Elven leaves made out of dried leaves from the Elven trees in Mirkwood. Father took a cloth and cleaned the wound. He applied some leaves on my hand and it was so cool that I could not feel anything. I thanked Father. I felt so sorry for him. He was about to walked away from the bed so I pulled his arms.

"Father I am so sorry if I did not turned out the way you want me too. I knew I had broken a lot of rules when I came back. I am sorry. I promised I will change."

"It's ok, son. Whatever you did, I am very proud of it. Even though you break the rules but there is something you done that I could not. I am very proud of you."

Father pulled me closer to his arms and hugged me tightly. I knew he loved me. I could feel Father stroking my hair. He is just worried about my safety. He did not want me to get hurt anymore. I knew it. I could feel it. Father told me to have some rest. He placed a blanket on me and stroked my hair. I knew he is worried about me, very worried especially when I am going to leave home to the sea soon.

I could feel it. Father, I will not let you down.