"Legolas Prince! Wonderful time to come back. We… You are to be summoned into the counsel room" a female elf said. "You have been summoned by your father, Legolas Prince. They did not say how urgent it was. Just that you were to come once you get this message. They are waiting for you. Good day"

Legolas watched as the female elf went onto her own way, leaving the two alone in the main entrance. He looked down to Adonnenniel who was looking back up at him like as if he already knew what he was being summoned for.

"Adonnenniel, lunch will have to wait" Legolas placed his hand onto her shoulder. "I will find you as soon as I can be let back out"

Adonnenniel seemed to want to argue something but then bit her tongue back and nodded. He knew she wanted to come with him into the counsel room but the female elf didn't seem to acknowledge her at all. He picked up his hand and traced her cheek gently as if to send her the message that he too wanted her to join. She looked back up into his eyes and he watched as her eyes turned into the liquid metallic color.

"Legolas" Adonnenniel she nodded her head over to the counsel room's direction.

"I will go" Legolas said to her. "The members didn't say how urgent it was. By the way the elven maiden was moving it didn't look that concerning. I can spare a few moments"

"You will get in trouble if they find you out here" Adonnenniel told him.

Legolas knew she was right and Adonnenniel saw that she had won the fight. She then turned and started to walk down the entrance and to the dining area, looking back over her shoulder jus to smile to him. Legolas turned his attention over to the counsel's direction and let out a heavy sigh before walking over to the massive door. He took a couple of seconds to straighten up his back before knocking on the door and entering.

"I was summoned" Legolas turned and noticed someone in there that he didn't expect to see. "This is such a surprise! How did you get here so fast? Adanion! Adanion, it is good to see you. I hope your travel wasn't harsh"

Adanion smiled as the two elves both greeted each other, "Legolas, it is always a pleasure to see you again"

"But how, Adanion, we just sent out a messenger" Legolas told him.

"He is a fast rider, Legolas! He met up with us just around the mountains" Adanion replied.

"I do not understand. You were already on your way?"

"Yes… we received news from over the seas"

"Galadriel. It must have been her" Thranduil said.

"What did she say?" Legolas questioned.

"That our need was dire here…" Adanion told the Sindar Elves.

"Adanion?" Thranduil took a step toward the Teleri Elf.

"There is something else" Legolas pointed out.

Adanion couldn't seem to keep it to himself, it was written all over his face. The sorrowful look didn't seem to bring good news at all as the Sea King tried not to respond. Legolas looked over to his father who had his eyes drilled in on the young King. The Lady of Light had to have told Adanion what she has seen in the future.

"A life is in grave danger"

"Whose?"

"My sister's. Her fate is not yet decided but it seems grave. Something is to happen in this upcoming battle" Adanion looked over to Legolas. "She must not take part in this battle"

"Does Lady Galadriel know what is to happen to her? Has she seen what kind of fate?"

"Legolas" Thranduil stopped his son.

Legolas then realized that he had closed the distance between him and his future brother-in-law. He bowed his head and quickly went to the other side of the room.

"Lord Legolas" Adanion said. "I do appreciate your admiration for her. It gives me great joy to know that you two are getting along. Thranduil King has told me all about how close you two have gotten. For that, I thank you. She… She never really valued friendship with other elves. I am glad she found something stronger in you. You have been a blessing"

"Thank you, Adanion King"

"Thranduil King"

"Yes, my friend" Thranduil said to Adanion.

"What have you done in preparation of the Ra'zac?"

Thranduil turned to one of the Elves and nodded to him; the Elf turned and took out the carts of water. Adanion seemed impressed as he approached the vials and examined them.

"My sister has been busy" Adanion smiled at the water.

"Adanion, she has been great use to us" Thranduil complimented.

"I hope you did not listen to her when she said she can do more than she actually can" Adanion turned to the two royalties.

Legolas smiled, "I made sure to see that she does less of the water vials every day. She complains but in the end she will do as much as I tell her to. My intentions were so that she wouldn't make herself incredibly weak"

"How did you know she wasn't strong enough for all of the vials?"

"It was just a feeling"

"Speaking of which, where is she, Lord Legolas?" Adanion asked.

"She was on her was to the Dining Hall, last I checked. We were going to have a late lunch"

"Do you want to see her?"

"Of course!" Adanion said. "But I guess I will surprise her in a little while. She seems busy at the moment"

"That won't be necessary" Thranduil waved his hand at an Elven Maiden.

"Thank you. How has she adjusted to your home?" Adanion asked.

"She was a little bit cautious about this place and still is. Recently, she has enjoyed going outside and adapting our culture" Thranduil informed.

"Mostly because of Hûredhiel" Legolas mumbled. "Her counsel is not that fond of her"

"Really?" Adanion asked. "How so?"

"Legolas, enough! That is all behind us" Thranduil said to his son.

"She is never going to let it go until Adonnenniel wields power" Legolas turned to his father.

"I am guessing that this Elven Maiden is giving my sister a hard time. That seems quite unusual" Adanion replied.

"What do you mean?" Legolas asked.

Adanion remembered so many times when someone would try to make his little sister look like a weakling. He would always find it amusing because even as an elfling, she knew her place in the palace and wasn't afraid to show it. It struck him as odd how she would let one woman roll her over and make her play dead. It seemed unlike the sister he knew and grew up with on the shores.

"She was more outspoken and would never let anyone make her look like a fool, Legolas. Has Adonnenniel done anything to stop it?" Adanion asked.

"Not that we know of"

"In time she will"

Legolas was surprised at how confident Adonnenniel's brother seemed in his sister. Has something like this happened before? It seemed fairly new to Adonnenniel to be treated this way in his eyes but maybe he was wrong. He wondered if Adanion ever met Hûredhiel, would his answer still remain the same.

"Of course she will, Adanion, she has to learn to be a Queen. Queen's may seem delicate to everyone around them but they can be as fearsome as dragons if need be. I can trust that Adonnenniel is no different" Thranduil said.

"I hope you are right" Legolas said.

"Legolas?"

"Do you not remember how strict Hûredhiel is?"

"Yes, of course! You are not the only one she scolded when you were just an elfling. She can be a nightmare" Thranduil nodded.

"She will need to let bygones be bygones. Time is too precious now" Legolas shook his head.

"You are talking like as if she is on her death bed. What is the matter?" Thranduil asked. "We will be extra careful when the time comes. She will remain down below. Safe from all of the harm when the Ra'zacs comes to attack"

Before Legolas could respond, there was a knock on the door. He turned and noticed Adonnenniel poke her head in before entering and thanking the Elf that opened the door. He could see the look of confusion written all over her face before it brightened up when she laid eyes on her brother. Adonnenniel let out a cheerful laugh before running over and hugging her brother tightly.

"Adanion!"

"If it isn't the little pest?"

"You wasted no time in getting here" Adonnenniel smiled.

Legolas watched as she and her brother conversed, looking like there was no one else in the room but them. He wished there was a way to just break the bond and hold her for one moment without her getting suspicious of what is going on. Legolas took a glance over to his father who gave a strict shake of his head. He already knew what Legolas was plotting, no matter how hard he tried, there is absolutely no way that he should tell Adonnenniel her fate.

"I have never seen you in silver before" Adanion said as he eyed her dress.

He watched as Adonnenniel rolled her eyes and said that it was her new favorite color. Legolas felt his mind reeling as he thought of the ways that she could possibly get hurt. The Ra'zacs could stab her, she could get hurt by black magic, or even an arrow can struck her. She was too precious to lose and couldn't stand that he knew her death date could be coming up.

"Are you alright?" Adonnenniel asked, suddenly at Legolas' side. "You looked like you were worried about something. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing" Legolas shook his head and smiled to her.

"Are you sure? If you want to talk later…" Adonnenniel trailed off.

"It is nothing… I am sure you and your brother have a lot to catch up on" Legolas told her.

"If you insist"

"I am fine"

Adonnenniel didn't even look convinced but she slowly nodded her head and let him be. He knew that she was going to interrogate him later about his attitude. During that time though, he is going to have to find an excuse for his behavior. He looked over to his father in hopes that he might help, but Thranduil was already moving away from the small crowd.

"When did you come into the borders?" Adonnenniel asked her brother.

"Not too long ago. We just mounted off and headed straight into here" Adanion told her. "Mother sends her hellos and is still waiting for the letter you promised her. She has gotten rather impatient with you"

"She will understand, let's talk this over in the Dining Hall, Legolas, do you want to come?"

"No, thank you, I lost my appetite"

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