Okay I'm back. I'm really sorry guys, I hope you can forgive me for not updating last weekend. I had homework and revision to get through. So in this one shot instead of Tauriel getting upset over Legolas leaving she wants to join him in the Fellowship. Hope you like it! (btw they're friends in this.)
Legolas, Tauriel and the company of elves that accompanied them had arrived in Rivendell after a long and somewhat tiring journey. They had been given their separate rooms and leave from lord Elrond to enjoy Rivendell's beauty as they waited for other's to arrive from different corners of Middle Earth. Tauriel had put her weapons down in her room and went to look around Rivendell. Imladris was a complete contrast to the forest of Mirkwood and it sort of appealed to her, it was calmer in the sense that the nature and the elves of Imladris were in tune; as most elves were with the Earth. Tauriel initially tensed up when she felt someone come up beside her, but she quickly relaxed when she saw that it was Legolas.
"There's no need to worry mellon, these borders are well guarded. No evil can breach the peacefulness of Imladris," He smiled reassuringly at her. He understood why she did tense up though. They had only got rid of the spiders in Mirkwood less than a century ago and now orcs and goblins were starting to cross into their lands. His father, king Thranduil had merely brushed it off as he did the first time. But Legolas had no time to make his father see his mistakes for he had been called by lord Elrond to attend the council in Rivendell.
"I know Legolas, but it doesn't stop me from worrying that something or someone is creeping up behind me."
Legolas nudged her playfully, "which is why I asked my father for permission for us to stay a while here after the council is finished. You could use a few days away from the forest."
Tauriel looked at him in surprise, "really? Y-Your father let us stay here. But what about the guard? Who is going to be there in my stead?"
"There are other elves that have the wit and skill to take over as captain of the guard for a few years."
Tauriel looked unsure but accepted it. Maybe it would do her some good to stay in Rivendell for a few years.
"My lord and lady, lord Elrond has called for you. The council will begin soon."
Legolas and Tauriel acknowledged his presence and set about going to the council room. There they saw a range of people. There elves, men, dwarves and even one of the Istari; Gandalf the Grey.
[little time skip; basically miss out most of the council speech.]
"You have my sword," Aragorn pledged.
Legolas saw the look on Tauriel's face, he knew she wanted to join the fellowship. To have another adventure, she looked for the thrill and excitement. Usually he could relate to her, but this was one journey he would not let her go on. So before she had the chance Legolas stood up and offered his assistance on the quest. "And you have my bow."
"And my axe."
Legolas looked doubtfully at the dwarf as he stood next to him, but he would have to learn to get along. Everyone had something to contribute towards getting this ring destroyed; even Gimli so Legolas would have to get along with him.
Tauriel could not believe what Legolas had just done; she knew he could be reckless at times but she didn't think he would be that reckless. Tauriel was about to stand and join him but he gave her a stern look so she stayed where she was, albeit very, very reluctantly. She waited until the council had finished and she followed Legolas back to his room. "What are you doing Legolas? What happened to staying here in Imladris? Was is just a lie? Let me come with you please mellon."
Legolas sighed and looked down at her, "Tauriel I don't expect you to understand but my father knew what the council was about and I knew what I might potentially have to do. I didn't plan for it to happen but it did and there's nothing I can do about it now." Legolas gently cupped her face in his hands "will you please do something for me?"
"It depends on what it is."
"Stay here and heal. Do not go back to Mirkwood until you're ready. When I see you again I want to see you as you were before the battle of the five armies. Not as you are now. Will you do this for me?"
Tauriel looked up into his baby blue eyes and nodded "I will, but in return do something for me Legolas. Come back, don't leave me on this Earth. I want to see you before the ships leave for the West."
Legolas softly kissed the top of her head, "I will. You will see me again I promise."
Tauriel caressed his face with one hand and he did the same friendly gesture in return before they parted ways.
Tauriel did as Legolas asked she stayed in Imladris for another three years, returning to Mirkwood on the fourth as she waited for Legolas' return.
So, what did you think? Leave some reviews please and thank you for reading it! I have a great idea for the next two chapters which I will be posting over the weekend. Thank you guys! Xx