[A Wattpad FEATURED story!] She's been King Thranduil's close friend for a long time. But when a shocking rumor about his past comes to light, it shakes her entire world. How well does she really know him? With the threat of war and an uncertain future for the Woodland Realm, her comfortable life is changing forever, and so are her feelings for her friend. A story about second chances with eventual romance. Set during the events of the Lord of the Rings. Thranduil/OC Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Tolkien except for my characters. A/N: It was before Christmas 2014 when I first watched BBC's Emma with Romola Garai (wonderful, by the way - watch it if you haven't). A few days later I went to see The Hobbit BOTFA on its opening night. It was during a car trip from a family Christmas party when I came up with idea for this story. And while it doesn't follow the Jane Austen classic completely (Thranduil is no Mr. Knightley!), it was certainly inspired by it. I enjoyed the challenge. Check out the FB page for the story: facebook.com/StarsofVardafanpage/ (thanks to @MaggieShivers for creating it and running it!)

Tormented by the memories of the past, the King of Mirkwood have turned his heart into icy cold stone. The memories he have when he lost everyone dear to him, his father, his wife, and lastly his CHILDHOOD FRIEND. Whom he didn't saw for thousands of years, that was taken by the evil that is attempting to weaken their kingdom, he agonized the memories, the happy and sad ones. But what if that childhood friend of him have been protecting, watching over him and have stayed always by his side along those thousand years? (Top Rank Attained: #3 in Thranduil Stories) DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction, written because the author has an abiding love for the works of J R R Tolkien and Peter Jackson. The characters, settings, places, and languages used in this work are the property of the Tolkien, except for certain original characters and plot added to create this fanfiction who belong to the author of the said work. The author will not receive any money or other remuneration for presenting the work on this archive site. The work is the intellectual property of the author, is available solely for the enjoyment readers, and may not be copied or redistributed by any means without the explicit written consent of the author.

Y/N stumbles upon a door that once she goes through she comes across a young elven man, little does she know this man is a young prince Thranduil.

"You see, yes I loved your mother, but she wasn't my choice, she was my parents choice not mine. I married her right after your grandfather died, because it was his soul dying wish. Of course, I fell in love with her over time, and then when I lost her I was heart broken, but it's not the kind of feeling I feel now. I was angry and resentful because she died and I had no one. I felt I was all alone in this world. I was lonely, I admit that, and continued to be through the years. I wore my loneliness behind a mask for many years. But then I met her I felt something new, something I never really felt for your mother. But what made it even more special this time was that, she was my choice."

Arya, Merry and Pippin has been taken Frodo and Sam has left to finish the mission Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn are on a hunt to save their friends *** Amidst all of this, the darkness in Arya is growing, taking control, swallowing her in its power. So the only question now is; will she make it out of this alive?

It has been over seven decades since Arya left everything she knew behind. Friends, foes, Legolas. Now, an old enemy is threatening Middle Earth, and there is no time to spare. Struggling with her missing past, and with trying to cope with abilities she is still discovering is not how she imagined meeting the elven prince again. Whilst battling darkness and the enemy that wants to take control over her mind, she has to face Legolas, and pick up the pieces that his confession left her heart in pieces all that time ago. * * * * * Book Two about Arya and our beloved characters from Tolkien's marvelous universe. Though this book can be read on its own, it will make much more sense if you read the first one, called The Darkling. ©All rights to this story with the exception of Arya and scenes that do not belong in the original books/films belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson.

"You talk too much elf-boy," Arya muttered, her voice hoarse from all the screaming she had done due to the pain of her injuries. Legolas scrunched up his nose in disdain of the nickname, but a smile soon found his way onto his face. "I am not a boy." Her eyes opened then, and her familiar hazel eyes met his striking blue ones. A small smile made itself present on her face as she looked at him, a twinkle of mischief evident in her eyes. "No. You are not." ¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨ Arya woke up some years ago with a grey-haired wizard leaning over her. She had no memories, no indications that told her who or what she was. With the outer appearances of an elf, but eyes that flash orange and strange symbols that appear on her skin - no one seems able to tell her anything about her past. She joined the quest of Thorin's dwarven company to have something to do, and she quickly became a part of their group. After a long and arduous journey but still a far away from the mountain they stumble into trouble. And whom is there to save her, but a certain Mirkwood prince with long blond hair and a pair of startling blue eyes. With one of them bursting with light, and the other filled with darkness their story will be anything but easy. Feelings, however, are hard to suppress, and with a war brewing on the horizon they might not have a lot of time. Read on if: You would like to figure out what Arya is. You would like to see one of Tolkiens beloved characters discover love. You love dwarves, elves, hobbits and wizards You love Middle-Earth You just want to read it for the heck of it You do not have anything better to do ...Just please do it? Please and thank you.

*WATTYS 2015 WINNER* A woman has been living with the corsairs for centuries, she could only see the outside world through a window. But when given an opportunity to escape and bring back a stolen treasure to Thranduil, her adventure begins by going to Mirkwood, now known as Eryn Lasgalen. Little did she know that the Great Forest will be her new home. Post War of the Ring AU story. I only own the original characters, and the plot I created. The rest belonged to the great JRR Tolkien. Cover by @IamRosieH ***Officially included in Wattpad @Fanfic J.R.R. Tolkien Universe Reading List*** ***@LOTRFanFicRec Featured Story for June 2015***

Charlotte Wright is living in the modern world when a stranger mysteriously appears on her lawn. Rated M to be on the safe side.