A special gift and an unexpected discovery (Legolas fanfic)

Chapter 8

Val pov
L- what are you doing here?
V- what am I doing here? I live here now.
L- why did you run away?
V- I didn't want to talk to anyone right now.
L- I don't think that's it, you don't either.
V- how can you tell me what I'm thinking!
L- look! I'm sorry I left you alone.
V- you think that's what this is about?
L- wha else is there?
V- oh I don't know, the fact that the King of Agmaur can still get into my head!
L- what? But you escaped!
V- why didn't he ever kill me? Why am I so important?
L- I don't know but I guess he would keep tabs on you and that's why you are hiding in elven cities, so he can't find you.

I turn away once more and walk toward the path into the trees but he stops me once more.

V- what is it you want from me?
L- I don't want anything but remember who got you out.
V- how could I forget?

Then a female guard with red hair came and told him that he was requested to a meeting. he excused himself and I continued down the path. I eventually made it up to my room and sat on the edge of the balcony. I looked around the beautiful city but I knew sooner or later I would not be able to hide any longer. the edge of the balcony could reach a nice sturdy branch so I started to climb until I could see above the trees an into the moonlight. I started down when close enough I saw someone had entered my room. I cautiously hid in the cover of trees. I saw a servant deliver a letter and put it on my bed and once gone I climbed back through and picked up the letter. I opened it to read it.

Dear Val,
I am sorry that I could not tell you this in person but I heard that Legolas would be arriving in Lorien soon if he is not already there. I would like to think about also the duties you have as Lady of Rivendell. He is the only prince left but I am not forcing you to do this. just try I get to know him. also a pressing matter has arisen in the north in the misty mountains. a giant has been recruiting orcs and goblins but I do not know of their first target. You must leave lorien soon. Travel to Mirkwood, you should be safe there but you must tell king that I sent you and about the first idea but not that you could endanger mirkwood. I love my dear.
Elrond.

I dropped the letter and it floated to the floor and I put my head in my hands. I felt tears run down my face and onto my dress. Once I recollected myself I decided to join everyone else at dinner. upon arriving I sat to the right of Celeborn who was right of Lady Galadriel. Legolas sat in front of me and the female guard sat at his side but the other important people sat at the rest of the table. we are dinner and I actually started to talk to Legolas and get to know him better.

L- ah val, this is Tauriel, captain of the guard.
V- hello, it is a pleasure to meet you.
T- same to you. Legolas I must go back to our camp, excuse me.
L- you are free to go, and thank you.
V- must be a very important job, captain of the guard.
L- yes, always out on missions and accompanying officials such as myself.
V- ah that's right. prince Legolas of mirkwood. such a big title. I like regular Legolas better.
L- then only think of me as legolas, a friend who wants to help you.
V- deal, Legolas

I said the last part emphasizing legolas.

L- would you like to walk around?
V- sure lets go.

We walked around under the trees and took in the beauty of it all. we laughed and joked around at each other. I felt like I was really getting to know him and suddenly my thoughts came to the letter that my father sent. by now or sure, he had sent one to Thranduil. he took me back to my room and I opened the door and half way walked in before running back kiss him on the cheek and thank him.

Time skip(two days later)

I haven't left my room in two days and the maids have left food that I have barely touched. I refused to face anyone right now. I keep reading the same letter over and over again but obviously the words never change unfortunately.

Though a rider came in this morning and I got a new letter that I would rather ignore. finally, I give in and open the green envelope.

Lady val,
I am king thranduil of mirkwood and I have heard about how you first encountered my son. I think that it would be best for my kingdom and yours if we joined together. there was originally plans of an arranged marriage but then you disappeared. I would like to talk to you in person. if you could please accompany my son when he sets off on the 22nd, I would be forever thankful.
Thranduil

I opened the door and saw the first maid asking what day it was.

Maid- it is the 22nd my dear.

I rushed down stairs, letter in hand an right into Haldir.

H- your in a rush.
V- sorry, can't stop

I ran by still talking to him. I found my grandmother and showed her the letter.

G- very well then I will inform Legolas for try will depart at high noon and I would pack light.
V- ok thank you my lady.

I rushed once more passing Haldir up to my room and got my things together which included my armor which I was wearing and my original outfit, the skirt and blue top. I traveled down to the training area and picked up extra weapons. I made it down to the stables with my hair in a braid and all armored up.

L- val? What are you doing?
V- your father sent a letter saying to come with you to meet him. and something is going on in the misty mountains that I have to get away from.
L- I'm happy you are accompanying us to my home.

I mounted my horse and I rode out with them. it would take four days to get to mirkwood and we would stop after two days to camp. that was the plan.

Time skip(two days later)

Non stop riding is very difficult and the others must have noticed for they kept asking if I needed to stop but I told them the same thing. no. though we just stopped and we have two more days to go, but we set up camp and Legolas and tauriel were taking first watch so I had my spot on the ground and I slowly fell asleep.

I opened my eyes to see a windowless room and one door which was open and a silhouette in the door way. It spoke and I know that rasping voice anywhere. It was the king of Agmaur.

K- well, you made a mistake leaving Lorien, for I could have attacked you at any point but I wanted to see if you would actually leave.
V- What is so important about me?
K- you will find out soon enough. oh and remember to stay near water.

With that note he took out the poison blade and stabbed my leg which felt like it was on fire. I woke up and saw Legolas above me.

V- ahhhhhh!

I screamed probably alerting anyone we were here. I jolted around as if possessed and had no control over my actions. I felt Legolas put his hands over my legs and I screamed louder. he got the message an lifted up my pant leg, and saw a pierced hole and black venom spreading from the wound. I grabbed his arm and pulled him toward me and whispered to him. "water, water, water, please."
On those words he jumped up and grabbed a bucket of water. I dipped my hands in it and just waited. he said stay close to water and I am assuming that it meant that it was the only way to save myself. just then a guard burst in.

Guard- my lord there is a small pack of orcs about 20 sir.
L- can you Handel them?
Guard- of course sir.

All guards were outside attacking the orcs when finally a small globe of water formed in my hand and floated over to my wound. it made a thin layer and then it was gone. the only thing left was a scar for its existence.