Elessar he met as a young man, in the company of Mithrandir. The man had come to Thuranduil's halls at the side of the Istari, but he spoke little and merely stood silently while Mithrandir spoke with his father. Loath was the king of Mirkwood to send his son on a journey to the depths of Dol Guldur, where evil yet dwelt in force. Yet Legolas Greenleaf's heart was kindled, and naught that his father could say would dissuade him, so reluctantly the boon was given.
On the road Legolas learned more of the man. Little he spoke, save to ask Mithrandir some question of lore or danger. And Mithrandir readily answered everything the man had to ask. Yet Legolas was largely impressed by the man's valor and skill, for though he was one of the Edain, he fought as bravely as any of the Eldar. And when he fought, he wielded a sword with a broken blade. This strange weapon seemed familiar to Legolas, and yet he could not put his finger on why.
It was only while they were searching the pits of Dol Guldur, separated from Mithrandir and wandering in deep darkness, that the man Elessar unfolded his secrets to the elf. Much marveled Legolas to behold the king of men, last heir of Elros, in such guise. Much more marveled he to learn of the man's great love for Arwen, Evenstar of her people. Great though Elessar might be among the Edain, Legolas Greenleaf doubted even he could win the daughter of Elrond Half-Elven.
Then the great evil of the Necromancer fell upon them, and they were beset on all side by foes. Long and hard fought Legolas Greenleaf and Aragorn Elessar against the creatures of Dol Guldur. And Legolas doubted no more.
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Many Meetings and Partings
FanfictionLegolas Greenleaf describes, in a series of short one-shots, how he met each member of the Fellowship.
