My Little Greenleaf ~ Little Legolas - Chapter 19: Chapter 19

As Legolas regained his energy, excitement, and joyfulness, everyone relaxed. All of Mirkwood (except for orcs and other bad things) had been worried for his recovery. Gradually, Thranduil left Legolas alone longer and went back to his duties as king. Even though Legolas did not have as much energy as usual, he regained more of it each day.
One early morning when legolas woke up, he climbed out of bed and picked up Ithildae, his rabbit. Groggily, he walked out into the hall and towards the dining room.
As he entered, Ithildae jumped out of his arms and scampered over to the table. Legolas climbed into a chair and sighed.
"Suilaid, my little leaf. (Greetings) Man mathach? (How do you feel) Did you sleep well?" A voice asked.
Legolas turned to the voice, "Oh, good morning, Ada." he smiled as he realized it was Thranduil. "I slept okay. Just a little sleepy. Im maer" (I'm okay)
Thranduil smiled at Legolas and went back to eating. "I will not be able to spend as much time with you today, Legolas. I have a considerable ammount of work to do."
"Okay..." Legolas grabbed a muffin and began munching on it.
"Will you be okay to be alone for a while?"
"Oh tancave. (Yes) But, I won't be alone. I have Ithildae to play with."
"Well okay then. Have fun."
When Legolas was done eating, he grabbed Ithildae and left. "What should we do, buddy?" Just then, Legolas yawned. "Ohh...boy...I'm sleepy. Why don't we go find a warm place and take a nap. Is that okay?" Legolas looked down at his pet.
Slowly, Legolas walked through the halls back to his room. Then, he grabbed a blanket off his bed and carried it and Ithildae out back to the hall. As he walked, tiny yawns escaped his mouth.
When he arrived at the door of the kitchen, he opened it and walked in. Surprisingly, it was empty accept for one elf that was washing dishes. She didn't seem to notice him so he ignored her and walked over to his favorite little hiding spot and cozy cabinet. After placing the blanket, Ithildae, and an apple that he snatched from the kitchen counter into the cabinet, he climbed in. The dark covered everything accept for cracks of light that sprang through the edges of the door when he shut it.
By then, Legolas had grown very sleepy. He was warm as he snuggled with Ithildae in his blanket. Slowly, his eyes drooped shut and he fell asleep.
Later, Thranduil took a break from his work. Calling a guard aside, he asked him, "Excuse me, do you know where my son is?"
"I'm sorry, my lord. I do not know where Prince Legolas is." The guard answered. Thranduil stood up and strode over to the doorway.
After looking in Legolas' bedroom, the dining room, and his room, Thranduil began to become worried. Where could he be? He started asking different elves if any of them had seen Legolas.
Finally, one had an answer for him, "I saw him walking with his rabbit towards the entrance of the palace." The elf explained. (The kitchen was near the entrance to the palace)
"Thank you." Thranduil replied. He continued going through the halls as his head filled with disastrous thoughts. Oh dear...what if Legolas went outside? What if he is hurt again, or captured. Panic began to pursue the king as he hurried back to the throne room.
He rushed into the room and called to his guards, "Go, call some more guards! My son has gone missing and I fear that he has been captured again! Hurry! Make haste!" The guards in the room hurried out to obey.
Before long, many elves were gathered into the room. All were armed and ready to search for the missing elfling. Thranduil sat tensely on his throne quieting everyone down. Shakily, he started to tell everyone what was going on. "Bertho! Lasto! (Be silent! Listen!) I must tell you all why I have called you here!"
Meanwhile, Legolas woke up from the sound of footsteps running through the halls. As weariness left him, he climbed out of the cabinet. "What's going on?" He asked the elf that was washing the dishes.
"I do not know, Prince Legolas. It seems like they are preparing for a battle."
"A battle!? Without me?! Why would Ada leave me out? I need to go get ready so they don't leave me behind! Would you watch Ithildae for me please?"
The elf smiled, "Of course." Legolas ran over to her and handed Ithildae over. Then, he bolted out the door and to his bedroom. Carefully, he avoided any elves. He didn't want anyone to tell him that he couldn't go until he asked his Ada.
Finally, he made it back to his room without being seen. As swiftly as he could, he grabbed his bow and arrows and small helmet.
When he made it to the throne room, he ran up to his ada and yelled above the chaos, "Ada! Ada! Don't leave me behind! I want to go to war too! Please?" He begged.
All eyes fell on him and a hushed silence fell over the room. Thranduil's jaw dropped, "Legolas...? Wha...what are you doing here?! I thought you were captured!"
"Captured? I'm not captured, I'm right here...why did you think I was captured?" Legolas looked confused.
Thranduil placed his hands on his hips and frowned, "Because I looked for you all over! I couldn't find you! Where were you then?"
Legolas looked down, "Oh...um...I took a nap in the kitchen. In my little cabinet."
Suddenly, Thranduil started laughing. Relief washed over the room and soon everyone had joined in. Legolas blushed brightly as he laughed along.
Thranduil took a deep breathe, "Thank you everyone for coming so swiftly, but as you can see, the emergency is false. You may all return to your duties." Everyone filed out of the room as Thranduil bent down and picked up his son. "Legolas, from now on I would like you to tell me if you are going to be somewhere that I might not be able to find you. Okay? I really was worried for you!"
Legolas tightly hugged his ada, "Tancave, Ada! (Yes daddy) I'm sorry."
"It's okay, Legolas. I am just relieved that you are safe."