Chapter 11 – Worry
Thranduil was sitting in the hall chit chatting with Elrond and Gloin. Gloin brought word from Thorin in Erebor who would like to thank him for helping them during the war. They would like to have a relationship together with the elves so that they could give help if there is any trouble and also to repay their kindness. Thranduil would like to agree to the relationship when Elrond stopped him and speak to him in Elvish that no matter what they still could not trust the dwarfs fully. Thranduil decided to make his decision and agree to the relationship with the dwarfs. He would like to visit Erebor once to see the condition. Thranduil brought Gloin to have a feast together. Elrond looked unpleased but he knew that he had no power in Mirkwood. He only had the right to rule in Rivendell. For Elrond, what could dwarfs do? He did not understand the intention of Thranduil but as a friend he would like to give him a good advice. They could called for a meeting together with Haldir from Lothlorien if they needed. Elrond could see the fall of Erebor again soon which would cause deaths of both kins. Thranduil watched as Gloin ate the food being served by Tauriel. He had made up his mind. No matter what he will still agree with the relationship and will never break his promise. He decided to forget the pass and to look forward. After the meal, he led Gloin to his room to have some rest. Elrond came towards him after Gloin had gone into his room.
"Thranduil, were you not afraid of the past? The dark past. If you had agree, the other elves in other part of Middle Earth will have to agree too for we had been bound to the promise of your father, Orpher that the elves of Mirkwood leads the other wood elves." Said Elrond
"Do not worry Elrond. You can promise the elves for I would make that everything will be the way that I want it to be." Said Thranduil while giving him an encouraging smile.
Thranduil walked into the hall and sat down. He is aware of the past but he knew that life had to go on and that if we did not forget the past, we cannot move on. Legolas had just come back with Aragon and Gimli. He looked at the bright moon shinning outside the window. Legolas is his beloved son. No matter what happen he would protect him. Thranduil walked up to Legolas and told him that he needs a talk together with him. Legolas told Aragon and Gimli to have some rest. Gimli said that he would prefer to wait for him in the garden outside but Legolas told him to go and rest. They both ended up in a slight argument. Aragon tried to stop them.
"Save me from the stubbornness of the dwarfs. Please, Tauriel will bring you to my room."
Gimli finally agreed. They went up to rest leaving both the Father and son together. Thranduil put his arms around his son.
"I feel so stuffy in here. The moon is shining brightly. Why don't we go to the practice fields to talk? It would be better there." Said Thranduil
Legolas agreed and both the Father and son went to the practice fields together. Thranduil had to teach his son more about their kingdom. He would feel better after talking to his son everytime and he will.