Chapter16 – Gandalf
I looked at Father and told him about my memories of the night before. Father asked me about the man whether I had met him before and Father was sure that I drank the elixir as the venom did not cause ulcers on my soft skin. The memories might be true. Could it be Gandalf? Or could it be Saruman? It cannot be. They were not in Mirkwood. They were in their wizarding world. Who could it be? I heard a soft knock on the door. Father went to open the door. Tauriel came in with a tray. The medicine. Father must have asked her to boil the crushed Elven leaves to heal me. She came in and Father closed the room door. Tauriel set the hot soup on a table for me. Father told me to drink it while it is hot so that it will heal the swell. Father offered himself to feed me but I did not want. Tauriel watched me silently and smile. I nod my head. After finishing my medicine, Father told me to have some rest. I lean onto the bed and fell asleep.
Thranduil and Tauriel went out to let Legolas to rest. He went to his room when he saw Aragon and Gimli at his door. They looked worried.
"Thranduil, is he fine. I hoped that we could seek an adventure together. I am really worried about him. "said Gimli
"He is fine but the venom had mixed into his blood. I may not know the outcome of it but I am sure that he will be fine after some rest and will also be able to join the adventure. Why don't you have some rest? You will be travelling tomorrow if the weather allows." Said Thranduil
Aragon seemed silent. They walked in the woods together practicing swords and axes. Aragon felt sorry for Legolas because if he had not followed him and Arwen into the woods. He might not get hurt. He was afraid that Legolas will not forgive him. They sat under the trees and have some rest when they heard footsteps from the back. They saw a white horse and a rider covered with white. They looked surprised. Gandalf! They were happy to see him. Immediately, Aragon went into the castle to inform Thranduil about his arrival. Gimli was happy to see Gandalf and he followed Gandalf to the stable to let his horse Shadow fax to have some rest. He caught sight of the white horse next to his box. The horse of Thranduil's son. He smile. Just the night before, the loyal horse had brought his injured owner home. He must be well trained by his owner. Not surprised! Gandalf walked into the Elven hall and met Thranduil.
"I passed the Dark Forest yesterday when I saw your son fighting with a spider. A brave warrior is he. I gave him the elixir and I hoped that he heal better. How is he?"asked Gandalf
"He is in his room. Thanks for your help, Gandalf or I will not know what will happen to him."
Thranduil lead Gandalf into his son's room. He was sitting on his bed. Legolas seemed happy to see Gandalf. He hugged Gandalf but he did not know that he was the one who cured him. Legolas looked happy. He went down to the hall with Gandalf and was happy to see that his companions are safe. He looked at Aragon and smile.
"I accept your apology, Aragon. Forget about it. We are friends." Said Legolas but how did he knew that Aragon felt sorry. He had to discover his own changes with his new ability.