A part of me really wanted to knock that elleth on her rear end! She had some nerve, next time I don't know if I will be able to stop myself from fighting her. Even though if I injured her I would hear it from both Legolas and his father. I continue to walk the halls when I find a small area by a window and decide to sit down and read my book. There wasn't much for me to do here in truth. I wish I could practice something besides reading but here I sit.

As I lean my head back against the wall I can sense someone watching me. I immediately sit up and look around to see blue eyes out of the corner of the hall. As the figure walks up to me I can see it is the King. Why is he always watching me?

"Something bothering you Belowin?" he asks me with a concerned tone.

What? Why is he all the sudden being so nice to me? A few minutes ago I felt like he was going to have me killed.

"Nothing of consequence my King." I tell him as I put my book down.

"Since we are to be family soon you may call me Thranduil." he says as he walks a few steps closer to me. "I assume you miss your friends from back home? Family as well?"

"Not many friends back home, my uncle always had me doing something to occupy my time. As for my family I don't remember much about my father and my mother has since passed." I say as I stand up.

"No family left but your uncle. You feel as though you do not have a companion to talk to here?" he asks me as he walks to my side.

"I assume that I could consult Legolas but I do not know. A part of me feels as if I should not burden him with my problems." I tell him as I look up at him.

"Then you may burden me, it is rare I leave the palace as much as Legolas does. Perhaps it will do you well to have a confidant?" He says as he looks at me.

"Forgive me but are you asking to be my friend?" I say then stop and turn back the other way. "Forgive me I spoke too forward."

"Friends, I do not have many of those let alone a elleth friend. You wouldn't deny your king your friendship would you?" Thranduil asks me.

I look up at him confused. Is he trying to trick me or something. This has to be a trick I have never seen him be this kind though Legolas did say his father was different away from others.

"I would not deny you that, My king. Do you have any matters you wish to discuss with me?" I ask him as I keep my eyes focused on him.

"I heard Legolas say that Tauriel challenged you but you declined?" he says as he looks at me curious.

"If I would have fought her it would have only caused trouble. You may have even lost an elf from your army." I respond to him.

"You have a fighting spirit Belowin, willing to take on whatever challenged is presented to you." he says as we start to walk the hall together.

"I do believe that has what brought me here as well My King." I reply.

"Thranduil, that is the name I was given. King is my title as soon yours will be Princess." he says as he focuses forward.

"Forgive me but I have never pictured myself as a princess. I do not know if I will live up to everyone's expectations." I tell him with full honesty.

"You will learn just as others have before you Belowin. Your uncle will return in two weeks time for your wedding. I hope you will grow accustomed to Legolas and I by then." he says as he turns down another hall but I do not follow him.

Why of all people would the King want to be my friend? This didn't make any sense. I keep walking forward when I see someone hiding behind a pillar. I walk up to confront them and find Tauriel.

"What do you want?" I ask her as she jumps about ten feet in the air.

"Spending a little time with the King now?" she questions me.

"Am I not allowed to speak with him? " I ask her.

"He asked you to call him by his first name. That does not happen often. Here you think you can come in and do whatever you please?" she says as she tries to corner me.

"I have done no such thing! You dare accuse me of such a thing?!" I yell at her.

"You do not deserve Legolas or the King's attention." she tells me as she goes to poke me.

"Enough Tauriel!" we hear a loud ellon voice behind us.

I look behind her and am surprised to see the King and Legolas behind her. She slowly turns around to see them.

"What do you think you are doing?" Legolas asks her.

"I was merely talking to the future princess." she says with a sly smile.

Yeah talking sure. That was not talking that was accusing me of something I had not done!

"From your words it quite sounded like an accusation? Is there something you wish to accuse Belowin of?" The King asks very coldly.

"No of course not my King. I will return to my post." she says as she turns and leaves us.

"Legolas I told you to end whatever was between you and Tauriel. Did you not listen to me?" The King questions his son.

I turn to walk away when I feel an arm stop me. I look back and see Legolas has his hand on my shoulder.

"I did father, she knows that there is nothing between us and that I have chosen Belowin." Legolas says pulling me to his side.

"Very well, Belowin if there are any more instances like this one inform Legolas or myself and the situation will be handled properly." Thranduil says as he walks away from us.

"I grow tired of whatever games she is trying to play with me." I tell Legolas.

"Do not worry, I believe my father will have words with her." Legolas says trying to comfort me.

"Have you not talked to her for it seems you have not. She acts as if I were to steal you away from her. She will not believe anyone but you." I tell him being completely serious.

"I have spoken to her, she ignores me and my decision she has said she will not accept it." Legolas tells me.

"Fine, if she wants to be that way then she can. I can not force her to accept it." I say as I turn to walk away.

"Belowin, she will not make me change my decision." he tells me reaching for my hand.

I let him take his hand in mine. Our connection seems to grow and our feelings become stronger the more we are around one another.