The same night she was moved into the palace. Her quarters were alongside the prince's and the king's room. She had an actual room and place to lay her head at night.
Somewhere she could retire in familiar surroundings.
Kaeàna smiled as she packed what few of her belongings she had away in her room.
She may be a servant to the royal family but it could be worse. She was at least a high ranking one. Kaeàna unbraided her long hair and let the wild mass down.
Today had been rather eventful and she didn't quite know how to handle it.
A small knock sounded on her door. She walked to the door pulling it open. A smiling Legolas stood at her door. Kaeàna knelt to ground to see him eye to eye.
"What are you doing here little one?"
"Ada sent me to tell you that you need to get ready for dinner. He wants to introduce you to everyone."
Kaeàna groaned inwardly she just wanted to crawl in her bed.
"Of course. I will see you in a few minutes. Do you think you can show me?"
Legolas nodded excitedly.
She grinned back at the excited elfling.
"You wait here okay?"
Ka shut the door and found a new set of clothes. She hoped it wasn't a formal affair.
Her red blouse was covered in a tight leather vest that was nearly impenetrable. She wore her pants tucked into her knee high riding boots.
Ka left her hair down, to tired to care.
She pulled the door open and saw Legolas planted against the wall.
He bounded up and grabbed her hand.
"Eager are we?"
Legolas grinned again and led her down a hall.
"Are you sure you know where you are going?"
"Yes."
"Alright then." Kaeàna followed the child who persistently tugged on her hand.
The came to a set of doors that guards watched over.
"Greetings Prince Legolas, who is your lovely friend?"
"Ka. She is my guardian. She's my friend too."
The brown haired elf smiled at them.
"Welcome to Mirkwood, Ka."
The large doors opened and Legolas led them hastily to a table.
"Slow down would you?"
"I just want to get to Ada so he can see that you're here."
He led her through the winding crowd of people with drinks in their hands. Yes, it was a formal affair and she was in her fighting attire.
Kaeàna felt irritation crawl under her skin.
She caught sight of the king in his fine silver robes when she was stopped by a male elf.
"Refill this would you?"
Ka stoped, "I beg your pardon?"
He arched his eyebrow. "Don't act insolent, you obviously are a servant dressed like that-"
"You are mistaken, sir." She hissed, Legolas stoped to watch.
"Do not back talk me, low life."
"Watch your tone with me. Elf." Her nostrils flared.
"I am Lord Fallon of-"
She pointed a finger at the elf scum.
"I don't care if you are damned royalty of the island go fuck yourself ville. I am the guardian to the royal family and a fae. I will not take your tone, boy."
She recoiled realising that her secret had just been thrown out there and she just shit talked a Lord. Oh fantastic.
His face was turning a red, he opened his mouth when he was interrupted.
"That is quite enough Fallon. I believe you should retire for the night."
The cool voice rolled through the air with an unmistakable authority.
Fallon was now red from embarrassment, he ducked his head and quickly retreated.
Thranduil slowly came into view as he stepped in front of her.
"You have quite the temper, Fae Kaeàna. I would not like to be on the receiving end of such sharp daggers."
"My apologies your majesty."
Legolas tugged on his father's robe.
"Ada, Kaeàna said bad words, does that mean I can say fuck too?"
Both Ka and Thranduil balked.
"No!" The both shouted in unison.