Entwined(Thranduil Fanfic)

Chapter11

Here is Chapter 11!:)I really hope you guys like this chapter because things between Aranel and Thranduil are going to get a bit more interesting please make sure to leave a review! Thanks xo

"You're throwing a party while you have prisoners?" I whispered to him.

He ignored me and looked out at all the people. I had never seen the hall so full of life and laughter. Many men and women danced and chit chatted. Once Thranduil and I entered the room it seemed to get somewhat silent. I felt like everyone was staring at me.

"Ah, your highness, nice to see you again,"A man said, coming up to us and bowing.

Thranduil gave him a slight bow back.

"Aranel, this is Holor, a member of the council in the south," Thranduil said.

I bowed to him.

"Nice to meet you," I said.

"Your highness, it seems your taste has changed," Holor said.

I knew where this was going. Holor was judging me the whole time, thinking I wasn't up the Thranduil's standards. I was sick of it.

"No, he still eats the same food," I said smiling at Holor. "Have you ever tasted as good food as at this party?" I asked pulling Thranduil away.

He didn't seem phased that Holor's words bothered me. I didn't think everyone would be judging me. I looked up and imagined the stars in the sky. I wanted to go outside and stare at them, but I knew it would not be wise to leave Thranduil's side.

I saw Legolas standing in one area of the room, but just as I was about to wave to him, a guard whispered something in his ear, and he ran off.

Thranduil introduced me to a lot of elves, so I lost track of most of them. All the women he introduced me to completely dissed me and tried flirting with him. I figured all noble elves were like this, but I knew that was judging before I really knew them. I could see that Thranduil was an excellent party host, as we circulated around the room he seemed to put everyone in a good mood.

"Teacher!" I said as we walked towards her.

She bowed to us.

"Nice to see you your highness," She said staring at Thranduil.

"Yes, enjoy the party," He said and dragged us away rather quickly.

"Why did you do that?" I asked.

"Something about her is off. I am just beginning to sense it," He whispered to me.

I turned around to look back and saw her staring at me, with cold eyes. I released my arm from Thranduil's.

"I'm going outside," I told him.

He seemed too busy to care, so I left him and walked out onto a small balcony. I looked out at the stars, which I knew were soon going to disappear when the sun came up. They shined so bright I wanted to reach out and touch them. Suddenly, Holor stumbled onto the balcony. He seemed completely and utterly, drunk.

"You should sit down," I told him.

He walked closer to me.

"Don't worry about me, my queen," He said getting too close for comfort.

"Please, back away from me," I said.

"Why?" He asked getting ready to touch me.

I didn't want to embarrass Thranduil so I held myself back. Before I knew it I saw a boot trip Holor onto the ground. Thranduil stood next to me.

"You drunken fool. If you think for a moment you could talk or touch my wife, you'd be better off dead," Thranduil said angrier than I had ever seen him.

I was worried he was going to make himself sick by being so angry and talking so loud. Everyone noticed and was walking towards us. I saw Thranduil touch the hilt of his sword, but I placed my hand on his.

"Don't," I whispered in his ear.

Holor got up and immediately started begging and apologizing. I could feel the warm sun rising as heat warmed my back. Everyone stared in shock of what just happened and Thranduil placed his hand on my waist.

"I could've taken care of it myself," I said to him.

"A husband is supposed to protect his wife," He said.

I smiled and looked out at the river. The water bounced gently and I noticed a few barrels floating down stream. I tried to get a closer look and managed to see a few heads. I smiled and tried to keep my laughs in.

"What's so funny?" Thranduil asked.

I pointed out to the river.

"It seems your prisoners have escaped."

Thranduil turned around and looked annoyed, which wasn't the reaction I was expecting.

"You already knew that, didn't you?" I asked.

"I know everything," He said placing his hand on my shoulder.

"Guards, escort Holor from the party. Everyone else, please continue to enjoy," Thranduil said.

Everyone left the balcony and carried on like nothing happened.

"What about the dwarves?" I asked.

"Leave it to me," He said. "Enjoy the rest of the party."

"You'd better not leave me here with these people," I said.

"You're the queen, entertain them," He said.

"You're going to leave me alone with people I don't even know?" I asked.

"Yes, so try your best," Thranduil said walking away.

I grabbed Thranduil's arm. I turned to one of the guards.

"Please light more candles and go about the ceremony. Also, please bring out more wine, our guests seem to love drinking. The king and I have other matters to take care of, please apologize on our behalf," I said.

The guard bowed and Thranduil looked at me.

"Now you're starting to sound more like a queen," He said.

I smiled at him as we headed out and looked for Legolas.

"Thranduil, I don't think they'll be able to catch them," I said to him.

"Those dwarves won't be able to make it," Thranduil said.

A guard ran up to us with a look of utter fear.

"Your highness, orcs have appeared at the North gate."

"It seems we're not the only ones trying to stop them," Thranduil said.

We ran down the hallways and into our room. I saw Thranduil take his crown off and replace it with a traditional headdress.

"You're not going to…" I couldn't finish the sentence.

I saw Thranduil reaching to the back of his closet and pull out armor. I ran over to him.

"Don't try to stop me," He said.

I knew I wouldn't be able to so I helped him put on his armor.

"Be safe, I don't want to see you hurt," I said honestly.

"No one will put a scratch on me. Stay here and wait," He said.

"You know I can't do that," I said.

Thranduil sighed.

"I know."