AFTER the Battle of Five Armies, an elf prince journeys to the north of Middle Earth in search of the mysterious Strider. But to also escape the grief of a 'love unspoken' as well as the oppressive regime of his father, King Thranduil. There among the Dúnedain, Legolas finds friendship, adventure, a sense of humor and a female ranger who is not quite what she seems. Is he fated to forever love another unrequited? And what of the broken relationship with his father, will the prince's choices drive a deeper wedge between them? A classic love story, filled with adventure and intrigue, but ALSO a journey into the unwritten years of the beginning of an epic friendship with Aragorn; all set prior to 'The Lord of the Rings'. *Feb 2018: 2nd in The Middle Earth Awards* *June 2018: 2nd in Arkenstone (The Hobbit) category, The Tolkien Awards* *July 2018: Official Featured Wattpad Fanfiction* *Jan 2019: #3 in Romance Hotlist (181k stories) -0-0-0-0-0- I may have nicknamed this story 'Pride and Prejudice for Elves', our silver-haired princeling has several centuries of repression he needs to work through, as well lighten up - before he can become the elf that we know and love in LOTR! The story is COMPLETE! All votes and comments greatly appreciated. I'd be absolutely thrilled to have you join me on this journey of self-discovery in Middle Earth. The best writing in this story belongs to @GreenScholarTales, who kindly allowed me to weave my romance into her story, 'Starting Anew.' Please go and see her other works and her original series on Wattpad, The Book of Terrus. The beautiful painting on the cover was kindly loaned by the highly talented Irishmellow, see her awesome work at https://irishmellow.deviantart.com/ Copyright: Tolkien owns all the familiar characters, Jackson & Co. own Tauriel and the starting premise, Green Scholar owns several significant events and almost all of the rangers ... but one, Wren, she is all mine!

A shadow lies on Thranduil and his forest, and only a power stronger than the darkness of old can save them. Grief and loss have turned him into a king with a heart of ice, and if he is ever to find redemption, the chains of guilt and remorse holding him captive, must be broken. But he is running out of time, and if he fails, the Woodland Realm with fall with him. When Anna, a mere human, finds herself at his mercy and he mysteriously chooses to keep her alive, she is faced with a choice: heal his broken heart or find her way home; a decision that might tear her apart or make her whole again. A tale of bittersweet love, sacrifice, and the search for absolution. ---------- Thranduil x OC set during the Hobbit timeline Angsty romance with a fair amount of drama and an eventual happy ending. Completed with approx. 218k words ------------ Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Tolkien's Middle-earth. I do not make any money with this. This is purely for entertainment. The original characters (OC), as well as the plot, are mine!

A girl from the 21st century, Jannidriel Smith came to Middle-earth for saving it to the Dark Lord, Sauron and to rewrite the prophecy written in this world. What would happen if this girl will meet the great elvenking who's heart had grown cold. Can she melt the elvenkings heart? Will they be friends, enemies or lover? Will she accomplish her mission?

❝ a mermaid belongs to the sea. she cannot stay on land without the guarantee of her death. ❞ ❝ yes, but her heart belongs here. ❞ ↳ gandalf the grey to queen marella ╔═══ -ˋˏ *.·:·.⟐.·:·.* ˎˊ- ═══╗ she belonged to the sea. he belonged to the trees. but they belonged to each other. ╚═══ -ˋˏ *.·:·.⟐.·:·.* ˎˊ- ═══╝ - in which vera adelaide is brought to the land of middle earth, with the determination to protect her people from extinction and endangerment - in which a princess belonging to the sea, meets someone who would sway her entire world, and change everything her life had laid out of her - in which she must decide whether her fate is decided for her, or if her destiny is in her own hands [ HIGHEST RANKS ] ↳ 𝟒 in hobbits ↳ 𝟏 in two ↳ 𝟔 in lordoftherings ↳ 𝟏 in towers ↳ 𝟑 in thelordoftherings ↳ 𝟗 in elf ↳ 𝟖 in aragorn ↳ 𝟐 in legolasfanfiction part of the 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 status; finished as of 6.08.2021 owner; @hiraeth_sr

***Book III of the 'To Live Again' Series*** It is the year 3441 of the Second Age of Arda, it has been seven years since the Siege began on Barad-Dur, and now in the ruined ashes of the blood soaked plains of Mordor, the Alliance claim a narrow victory....but at what cost? Thranduil's legacy remains safely tucked away in the great eaves of Greenwood - his forest realm - that he has sacrificed all of himself to defend. His true mate, and bonded love, Clara, and his two beautiful children are left in a state of limbo, their futures entirely uncertain. But Clara, a Vivified immortal with a spirit that shines brightest into the darkest of places, will not let go of her husband so easily. Determined to resurrect the hope of a nation, and restore a broken warrior to a legendary ElvenKing - she fights in every way she knows how. It is all a waiting game now...waiting between worlds. ***WINNER of the Inkitt TOP TEN IN FANDOM AWARD 2015*** ***Note - I would strongly recommend reading previous books I & II of the series, to familiarise yourself with the legacy story arc*** Disclaimer: All recognisable characters names and places belong to the esteemed Professor JRR Tolkien. All other original characters, story arcs, additional lore, is of my own creation, and belong entirely to me. Please seek permission to use or reference this work. Cover Design by SineadRobyn

***BOOK II of the To Live Again Saga*** Clara has overcome much to finally find her happily ever after...but when is anything happily ever after in Middle Earth? Thranduil and Clara are content, very much in love, and looking forward to their future under the eaves of the great forest. But the fate of Arda requires much more off the pair than they could have ever anticipated. When the life of their family, and all they hold dear is put in great peril - the Prince and his strange little Princess must force themselves to make difficult decisions. Decisions that could separate them forever. ***Note: I would strongly advise you read Book I: To Live Again - as it explains much about Clara's unexpected arrival & journey*** **TOP TEN in FANDOM Winner2015** *Cover Design by the talented SineadRobyn* Disclaimer: All recognisable characters, places, and terminology belongs to Professor Tolkien and his incredible legacy which I am merely borrowing. Clara, her story, and my OCs belong to me.

The Elvenking Elarinya has a shared past with the King of the Woodland realm, but it's a past that will come back to haunt them both as she once and for all returns to The Woodland Realm almost two millenniums after having left Thranduil behind in Lindon. Her reason behind leaving will be revealed soon enough as she struggles to look beyond what once was and now is reality. Thranduil is no longer the man she knew, nor loved. The prince she fell in love with and who loved her as well, has been though many thing. And the responsibilities now pressed upon his shoulders may have changed him for good. Elarinya is forced to let go of the past, her feelings, and her wishes as she returns. But her inner turmoil brings forth old feelings in them both as she slowly realizes, perhaps she should have moved on as well and left for the undying lands. Was she too naïve in returning? Join Elarinya as she begins to understand what it is she has set in motion by returning to Greenwood. Follow her story of love, hate, and the most dangerous thing of all-jealousy.

Book I of the 'To Live Again' Saga In the modern world Clara Riley experiences a life changing event...death! Usually this means the end of living, but this quirky art student gets the shock of her life when she wakes up in Greenwood the Great...when she should be dead...and not in a fictional world? Meanwhile in the Second Age of Arda - an Elven Prince returns from fateful battles horrendously scarred, both inside and out. But not all of Prince Thranduil's scars are battle worn - his heart has long since abandoned any hope of redemption. But not all hope is lost, at least not in the eyes of a young elfling. Legolas is determined to reach his Ada, and he is especially sure his new friend Clara can assist...after all he did pray to the great Illuvatar to send him some help! *AU - new spin on 'girl-falls-into-ME' genre* **Part of the Official Wattpad LOTR fanfic Reading List & Fic Recs** **Part of the Official-Visible Reading List for Wattpad** ***TOP TEN in FANDOM Winner2015*** ***RBLS Popular Choice Winner2016***

Legolas/OC Romance/Adventure. Even after the Ring's destruction, evil still lurks in Middle Earth. Legolas uncovers an ancient threat, one that could spell the doom of men and elves. Legolas promised Aragorn he'd start an elven colony in Gondor...only leadership was never Legolas' forte. He's recruiting elves from his realm and Lothlorien, but not all of them are gung-ho Legolas fans! In fact, some of them are downright resentful. He's struggling to make things work before they even reach the colony. And if he weren't having enough problems, he and his scouts encounter something truly terrible...all on the way to Building Ithilien. Cover Art Credit: "Elven Archer" by John Alvin.

Love has the power to heal the deepest wounds. #ElvenKingsNeedLoveToo Set during Lord of the Rings. Thranduil/OC Thranduil's not afraid to do whatever necessary to push back the darkness threatening his forest. The hands of the king have the power to heal, but will it be enough to save his kingdom...and himself? This story will have romance, adventure, friendship, angst, and a lot of dwarves generally misbehaving. Written by an author who has read ALL the books and seen the movies. Story will follow book canon, not necessarily some of the things that PJ added to the movies. Beautiful cover art by the talented Kimberly80 on deviantart.