Legolas and Adonnenniel walked hand in hand through the grand Tree Castle, something that seemed completely out of place to everyone else. Everywhere, excited whispers were rushing around them as people either smiled at the power couple or frowned. For once, Adonnenniel could care less about what the people were thinking she was mostly thrilled to know that Legolas was safe with her behind the borders. For now.
"You should rest" Adonnenniel spoke.
"I am not tired, Adonnenniel" Legolas told her. "I will later tonight. Right now, there is too much that is going around. I want to at least make sure that my people do not panic. I need to be ready in case my father needs me. Not until I know that the Ra'zacs are still a safe distance away"
"You spoke like a true King" Adonnenniel smiled.
She then gently cupped his face and brought her lips back up to his. The soothing rush of the water swam around her, almost like as if she was underwater. Legolas' soft lips kissed her back as he placed his hands onto her waist, pulling her closer to him. Adonnenniel felt herself smiling into his lips as she now realized how real he was right now, that he was safe and she didn't have to worry about his safety.
"You are ready to rule soon" Adonnenniel whispered to him.
"I still cannot convince my counsel" Legolas objected.
"Yes, you can! You will be able to rule Ithilien with or without your counsel" Adonnenniel responded. "Don't think about that right now"
Legolas looked over Adonnenniel's shoulder and gave someone a small nod. She turned and saw Erulassë coming up to them. Erulassë gave a more than pleased smile to Adonnenniel's way. Adonnenniel took a slight step back to create space between her and Legolas just as her friend joined the couple.
"What is it?" Adonnenniel asked.
Erulassë was about to respond when the door opened and a couple of Elves came flowing inside. Each of them was carrying a wooden box full of glass vials. Adonnenniel noticed how beautiful the glass bottles looked and almost wanted to call the whole thing off. These containers were too amazing to destroy onto the Ra'zacs.
"They are summoning you two" Erulassë finally said. "Soon, but not yet"
"Thank you for telling us. How are people reacting?" Adonnenniel asked.
"How do you think? It is not every day that a shade comes into our territory" Erulassë folded her arms over her chest.
"We should call to the Rivendell Elves" Adonnenniel suggested. "Do you not have friends there?"
"Elladan and Elohir rule what is left of Rivendell. I do not know if there will be enough time" Legolas shook his head.
"Legolas, we need as many water elves as we can" Adonnenniel reasoned. "The twins will be more than eager to help"
"Rivendell is farther away than your shores. The messenger will never get there on time" Erulassë spoke up.
"We have to remain hopeful. I do not want these creatures to get the upper hand in this" Adonnenniel said. "Hopefully my brother will know this is more than just urgent. We have never heard of these kinds of creatures of tales before. I am sure he will send for help, Legolas"
"We do not have much time" Legolas told her.
"I hope we do. For the sake of this Kingdom" Adonnenniel nodded.
"Then we will wait" Legolas said. "And hope for the best"
Adonnenniel turned around and noticed the court of women in her counsel walking as a group in their silver dresses. Hûredhiel kept her gaze on the couple, showing no emotion whatsoever. Adonnenniel felt like she wanted to turn away from the icy stare but held her ground. Hûredhiel looked over to Legolas before quickly looking back straight ahead and leading her group down the hall.
"What was all that about?" Erulassë asked. "She does realize that you have the option of not doing this right?"
Adonnenniel shrugged and shook her head. As of this point, she was tired of trying to understand Hûredhiel. She has done nothing but drag herself down into the depths. There was nothing she could do anyways and hopes that Hûredhiel knows that she is wasting her own time in reliving the rivalry between her people.
"Just ignore her" Legolas advised.
"It is not so easy" Adonnenniel said. "Especially when she is the one who has to teach you everything"
"Then give her more of a reason to dislike you" Erulassë spoke up. "She is not willing to change at all? Then don't change for her"
"What are you talking about? I might lose everyone else's respect" Adonnenniel countered. "I do not need to do that in a time like this. Not with everything that is going to happen"
"Not like that" Erulassë objected.
"Then how?" Legolas asked, exchanging a look between Adonnenniel and Erulassë.
"Adonnenniel. Come with me" Erulassë gripped onto her hand, she tugged the princess but then stopped as she realized that Legolas was following. "Not you, my lord! She will be with you shortly. This will not take that long. I promise! She will be back down here to enter the counsel room with you"
"Fine. I will be waiting right here" Legolas said.
"Hurry!" Erulassë tugged on Adonnenniel's arm. "We do not have much time"
"Time for what?" Adonnenniel asked. "There is nothing we can do in this short amount of time. What is it that you are trying to accomplish? At least tell me"
"That is just the thing, my lady. I am going to teach Hûredhiel to not poke fun at my friend. And I am going to do it in the most simplest of ways" Erulassë smiled down at Adonnenniel as they ran up the stairs.
"Friend?" Adonnenniel repeated under her breath.
