I have mentioned it in a previous chapter so I decided to write it out. What happens when Legolas goes to Lord Elrond's council and then consequently goes on the quest? What happens when a certain red haired elf wants to go with him?
Lord Elrond had called a meeting in Rivendell. Thranduil had decided to send Legolas and a dew other elves to go in his stead. Legolas was getting ready for the journey to Imladris when Tauriel came to his door.
"May I come in?"
"llie a." Legolas had just finished stocking up the arrows in his quiver and was sharpening his swords.
"Are you ready to leave Legolas?" she asked as she sat down on his bed. Earlier she had asked King Thranduil if she could accompany Legolas and the other elves to Rivendell and back; he very reluctantly agreed to let her go. She had prepared instantly, her swords were sharpened and she had restocked her arrows; she was ready to go.
"Yes melleth, you are coming with us?" he asked noting that she too had her swords and bow ready.
"Of course, you think I would just let you go to Imladris without me?" she smirked. He laughed as he strapped his quiver on and sheathed his blades. He took her hand in his and they walked down to the stables where their horses had been made ready for them. There were four elves going to represent Thranduil. Legolas, Tauriel and two others. They rode out swiftly and silently. The roads weren't clear of orcs and goblins and they didn't want to draw much attention. They would rest every two days, to try and gain ground. They would be a lot safer once they were past the mountains and into the wilderness again.
They arrived in Rivendell twelve days after their departure. For elves like them who spent their time in the woods Rivendell was a grand sight. They had a warm welcome once they reached the gate, their horses got taken to the stables and they got given rooms. Legolas and Tauriel walked through Rivendell, past the waterfall and through the trees enjoying the nature around them. "Why do you think Lord Elrond has called this meeting?"
"I don't know, my father didn't say anything, he just asked that I be here. It must be important because lord Elrond hasn't just called the elves. There will be men and dwarves here as well." Legolas brushed the hair out of her face and ran his thumb over her cheeks gently "I'm glad you came."
"I guess we'll find out later on." Tauriel shivered at his touch. "I'm glad I came too. I wasn't about to let you leave without me." She leaned up and kissed him softly, he smiled against her lips as he kissed her back.
A few minutes later a messenger came and told Legolas and Tauriel that they were needed at the council. As they sat down Tauriel looked around, the council was divided into races; the elves on one side, then dwarves then men. There was also Gandalf who was sat next to a halfling. She turned her head slightly "Legolas, who is that sat next to Gandalf?" she asked quietly.
"I have heard that his name is Frodo Baggins. Why he is here at the council I do not know."
Everyone became silent as Lord Elrond rose from his seat. "Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle Earth stands upon the brink of destruction, none can escape it. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to the threat of this one doom. Bring forth the ring Frodo."
The young hobbit stood from his seat and placed a small gold ring on the stand in the centre. Everyone began whispering and murmuring to each other, she looked at Legolas but he seemed to be in deep thought as he looked at the ring. Then a man stood up and talked about how the people at Gondor were suffering due to attacks from the orcs of Mordor. She was surprised when he asked to be given the ring, how could a man think he could control such a power and ask for something like that so easily? He was quickly put in his place by a ranger a few seats next to him. Tauriel recognized the ranger; he was a friend of Legolas, Aragorn he said his name was. The next thing she knew, Legolas had stood up and was telling the man of Aragorn's lineage.
"Havodad Legolas." Aragorn said calmly.
Tauriel lay a hand on Legolas' arm as he sat down again. He looked at her with a small smile on his face.
"You have only one choice, the ring must be destroyed."
"Well then what are we waiting for?" The dwarf lord swung his hammer and struck it down on the ring. But the ring didn't even move, it was the opposite. His hammer got smashed to pieces.
[a/n: You all know how the council scene goes and I don't want to waste time re-writing the whole thing.]
"I will take it! I will take the ring to Mordor. Though I do not know the way." Frodo exclaimed.
"I will help you bear this burden Frodo Baggins, for as long as it is yours to bear."
"If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."
"And you have my bow."
Those words didn't register with Tauriel for a moment. She looked in despair as Legolas walked out to the hobbit. She nearly reached out and pulled him back. She would have to talk to him afterwards. As soon as Lord Elrond told them the meeting was over she didn't even wait for Legolas, she just turned and walked off in a hurry.
"Tauriel, Tauriel wait!" Legolas ran in front of her and put his hands on her shoulder's to stop her from walking any further. "Tauriel, you have to understand-"
"Understand what? That you have volunteered to go on a quest that you might not come back from! Tell me how I am supposed to understand that." She took a shaky breath, "tell me how Legolas."
"Tauriel, you are acting as if you will never see me again. This quest will take no more than a decade. I will see you again I promise." He took her hand in his and kissed the ring on her finger.
An elf came up to him, "Legolas, the fellowship requests your presence."
Legolas kissed her forehead lightly before going away to see the others.
Tauriel had tears in her eyes but she refused to let them slip down her face. She wandered through Rivendell as she tried not to think about how she might not see Legolas for another decade; a decade isn't long for an elf but it was the fact that they would be apart.
She was so caught up in her own misery that she didn't see the elf she almost bumped into. "My lord Elrond, I am so sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going. I- I-..."
"Walk with me child." He asked softly as he acknowledged her apology. "Your mind is troubled, you wish for the prince Legolas to stay with his people." He took her hand in his and looked at the ring "this is the reason, is it not. You are married to the prince?"
"I do wish for him to stay my lord. I wish for him to be safe." Tauriel smiled slightly, "not married, at least not yet. Many elves have spoken about your talents of foresight my lord. Can you foresee Legolas returning?"
"I can see Legolas overcoming evil. However if he does return he will not be the same elf he once was. Pay heed to that should you see him on his journey. Blood and war change many people even elves; though they do not often admit it. But Legolas has a strong heart, I have faith that he will endure and you should too my Lady."
Tauriel bowed "thank you my lord, your words of wisdom have comforted my heart. I will take my leave."
The fellowship were to leave in the morning, so everyone got sleep tonight. Tauriel and Legolas had not spoken to each other since he had agreed to go on the quest. The next time she saw him was when they were saying farewell to the nine.
Legolas walked up to Tauriel as the rest of the company started leaving. "I will return I promise you melleth. I promised I wouldn't leave you and I will not. Will you wait for me?"
Tauriel placed her hands either side of his face, "usstan orn. I promise I will wait for you in the forests of Greenwood. Promise you won't forget me and above all do not forget who you are Legolas. Because what makes you who you are is very precious and I will not see it destroyed at the end of this."
"I promise melamin. I will carry your promise with me always." Legolas grabbed her face gently and kissed her passionately; not caring about the others around them. He kissed her as if it would be the last time he would see her. "Farewell Tauriel."
"May the grace of the Valar protect you my prince." She whispered softly as hot tears streamed down her face. Legolas looked at her once more before he turned and went through the gate following the others.
So I hope you liked it. I know Legolas and Tauriel seemed ooc in this and I wish they hadn't been. But it was how I decided to write it. I apologize that my chapters aren't in chronological order, I write these chapters as I think of them. Xx
Uustan orn = I will