After the Battle of the Five Armies, Legolas sets off on his own to find the Ranger known as 'Strider'. But darkness and danger are growing in Middle Earth, and hope is hard to come by.

Origins story. The King faced a dragon to save his people, but the cost was almost his own life. Whilst recovering, the care of the Realm has fallen to his reluctant son, who is struggling with the weight of responsibility. Disclaimer: do not own the characters or names in this belong to JRR Tolkien and, where applicable, to Peter Jackson/Warner Brothers and team. **Over 30,000 views on fanfiction.net**