My Little Greenleaf ~ Little Legolas - Chapter 25: Chapter 25

"I need to save my Ada. And I will."
When Legolas uttered those words to himself, he had no idea of what that would mean. And no one, truly no one could prepare him for what was in store.
Sometimes, for creatures to grow and change, they must first be broken. Only from losing things will they understand what they have. In life, it is easy to forget what we have and only think about what we want. Only once we lose the things we have will we finally know how much they meant to us. The only problem is, it's usually too late.
"I am scared but I can't back down now. If I don't help Ada, something terrible will happen." Legolas encouraged himself. He swiftly pulled on his clothes and grabbed his bow. Then, he tied his small dagger onto his belt.
Once he was ready, he crept out into the dimly lit hallway. It was still dark so he assumed it was early in the morning.
As he walked towards the gates, Legolas realized something. How would he convince the guards to let him out?
He racked his brain for a solution and smiled when one came. With his plan in mind, he began running quietly again.
When he came upon a corner, he froze. Two voices echoed from around the corner. Legolas leaned against the wall and listened.
"-has not gone according to plan. I was sent back to gather more elves."
"What do you mean?"
"There are more than we originally thought. We are being overrun."
"Is the king okay?"
"Yes, he's fine. We have been very fortunate on our losses, but I need to go now." At this, the voices quieted and Legolas heard the footsteps come his way.
Oh dear...
He quickly tried to think of an excuse or way to get away. Before he could, they came around the corner. The two elves stopped when they sighted the prince.
"Prince Legolas? What are you doing here?" It was Melhonin...Uh oh.
"I...I...um..." Legolas stuttered.
"Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Melhonin arched his eyebrow skeptically.
Legolas finally came up with an idea. He put out his arms in front of him and closed his eyes. Masterfully, he began 'snoring' loudly.
Melhonin, not amused, repeated his question, "Prince Legolas, why are you not in bed?"
"Zzzz...Cause...zzz...I'm...zzz...sleep...zzz...walk-zzz-ing...zzz..." Legolas slightly peeked at Melhonin.
Melhonin stifled a laugh and decided to play along, "Oh...I had better be quiet so as not to wake him up..." He gently steered Legolas around and led him back to his room.
When he was tucked back in bed and Melhonin had been gone for a while, the elfling opened his eyes and snuck back out of the room.
After a careful journey to his exit, Legolas exhaled. He had made it.
A long time ago, his Ada had showed him a secret entrance and exit out of the palace. Now, he wouldn't need to sneak around the guards.
He pushed against the hidden door and it opened without a creak. Legolas closed it behind him and crept along in the dark. He kept his hand on the wall to not fall or lose his way.
Slowly, the elf prince made his way through the tunnel. He started to fear that there was no exit at all when a distant light appeared. Legolas sighed in relief.
Coming out of the dark walkway and into the forest, Legolas looked around. He desperately tried to remember which way he had gone when he had chased Ithildae into the woods.
"I think this is the way..." He turned to the right.
After walking for what seemed like forever, faint lights started to become visible through the dense woods. Legolas gulped and pulled out his bow, loading it. "I will be brave...for Ada."
He walked closer and climbed up a tree. The noise hit him like a slap in the face. It was gruesome, oh so gruesome. Screams, grunts, shouts, and cries of pain filled his ears. For once, Legolas wished his hearing wasn't as well tuned.
Trying to brace himself, he peered over some branches and into the battle field. It laid before the doors of Dol Guldor, the scary fortress he had been taken to. The ground before it was awful. Full of blood and bodies of orcs and elves. For a second, he whole body shook with fear. What was he doing? This was not a place for him at all.
No. Legolas, stop. Remember your mission. He reminded himself.
He looked around for his Ada desperately. Just find Ada and save him. Then you can go home.
After looking with no sight of Thranduil, Legolas sighed. "Ada...where are you?" He whispered.
Legolas, go to the left of the old fortress. A voice spoke to him in his head.
"Nana? Mom?" Legolas asked, startled.
Yes, it is me. I will help you find him. Now, go where I tell you.
"Oh...okay." Legolas climbed down the tree.
Go around the edge of the battle, sweetie. You must avoid it. Legolas obeyed and followed her instructions.
He crept along to the left of the battle while staying out of sight. With every scream, Legolas shuddered yet kept going.
When he arrived, the elfling looked around. It was a small clearing overlooking a cliff that was almost completely hidden from the battle field.
There, in the middle of it, was his Ada. Thranduil, completely focused on fighting, slashed his swords and several orcs around him. Legolas was just about to call out to his Ada when something terrible occurred.
Legolas gasped as an Orc arrow whizzed through the air and slammed into Thranduil's shoulder.
"Ada...!" Legolas shrieked.