The Legend of Heroes (Series 1, Book 5) Morals

Chapter 104: The Elven King; Escaping the Woodland Realm

October 26th, 2962
3:02pm

    Captured. Link and his fellow companions have been arrested by the Elves who dwell within Mirkwood. Here is where they will meet the arrogant leader of the Woodland Realm. Led by Legolas, and the younger female elf, Tauriel, they bring them to the disguised fortress within the wood. Link looks at the outside of the building and admires the elven structure that creates the pillars. They cross a stone marble bridge that leads to the rose gold doors. Two guards were standing by and once they saw Legolas approaching, they had walked to the gates and opened them.
    Once they had walked inside, they had seen the large open space that was behind those doors. Vast space, full of many flora such as tree bark, flowers of all assorted colors and species. Endless varieties. Arno and Link looked at each other as they were being walked to the dungeons, and both facial expressions they had portrayed what they would say: They need to get out.

    They eventually had reached the dungeons and each of the elven guards had placed each dwarf in a cell, and placed Arno and Ryuga in a cell together. "(Cell door shuts) Damn! Now we are stuck in here." Arno said in an aggravated tone. Ryuga looked over to him, "Don't forget, this is what is supposed to happen. I couldn't change this even if i wanted to. Its all up to Thorin and Link now. For they are about to meet the King." He explained. We pan over to Link and Thorin, as they were being brought to the king of the Woodland Elves, Thranduil. The two were escorted by guards and were in cuffs, being escorted along the wooden spiral walkway leading up to the throne of the Elven King. Once they were at the top, the guards bowed before the long silver haired elf that was relaxing in his wooden throne, with large deer antlers surrounding the sides. Link bowed before him as well to show his kindness, then he rose up. Thorin only looked at Link in a annoyed facial expression. "Thorin, Son of Thrain, Son of Thror. You have come so far and wide, to search for a way back home to Erebor. Yet, you have come into my realm with but very little provisions? (Stands up from his throne and walks around Link and Thorin) Even traveling with another elf? That is very interesting now isn't it." Thranduil stated. "Speak what you must elf, your voice brings me to deaf ears." Thorin had mocked the elven King, who only gave a small smirk. "Your Highness, I do must apologize for my comrade. He has been very cranky as of late. Allow me to speak on his behalf." Link had offered, and Thorin lifted his own foot up and stomped down on Link's, who tries to hold in the pain. "I will allow such kinship to be shown. Tell me, elf. What is this pilgrimage to Erebor really about?" Thranduil asked him. Link was breathing slowly, then the pain went away. "We are going to Erebor for we have some personal business to attend to. Nothing that of your grace could concern about." Link replied, and Thorin was smiling a bit. As for Thranduil however, he continued to pester with questions. "It seems that for you, elf, you know nothing of my court. When I ask for you to tell me something, I truly desire that secrecy to be broken. Now I ask again, tell me what it is that you are going to Erebor?" He questioned him again.  Link stepped forward and locked eye contact with Thranduil. "I have sworn an oath to Thorin Oakenshield, not to say anything about our quest. But I will tell you this, King Thranduil, you have no knowledge of whom I am. Meaning, either you free us to go to the Lonely Mountain, or I will make sure that your reign will end with your head on a pike. Understand me, Your Highness?" Link stated in a sudden angered tone. Thranduil stepped backward and only smiled. "Threatening me will make you all be executed. Since I have no idea of who you are, and actually had the guts to threaten me, I will stay the execution. But instead you will be in my dungeons for the rest of your days! These questions were just me making sure if you would tell me what I already know! (Walks closer inward to Link) I know what you seek within the Mountain, the Arkenstone. But I too have gems in that treasure horde of your grandfather, white gems of pure  starlight. This quest of yours will only claim your life in the end, Thorin Oakenshield. That is why I offer my help to you. I could make sure that you regain that throne of yours, and rule once more. That is if you accept it. (Thorin turns away and walks to the edge of the platform) From one king, to another. " Thranduil explained to them. Then Thorin spoke out, "I will never trust Thranduil! The great King, to honor his word til the end of days will be upon us! (Turns around and points at Thranduil) You! Who lack all honor! I have seen how your treat your friends! We came to you once, starving, homeless, seeking your help! Then you turned your back, you turned away from the suffering of my people! The Inferno that destroyed us! (Shouts in dwarvish)" Thorin had shouted. Then, Thranduil comes closer to him. Then speaks, "Do not talk of me about Dragon Fire! I know its wrath and ruin. (His left cheek begins to reveal a scar) I have faced the great serpents of the north! (Pulls away and his cheek heals back to normal) I have warned your grandfather of what his greed would summon, but be would not listen. (Turns away from Thorin and walks up the steps to his throne, then looks back at Thorin.) You are just like him. (Guards grab both Thorin and Link, they begin to struggle) Stay here if you will and rot. A hundred years is a mere blink in a life of an elf. I am patient, I can wait." Thranduil stated as he sat back down in his throne, and watched his guards take Link and Thorin away.