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new day dawns and new things to come

Her son was in her arms for the first time since he was weened! She held him and he was real. She was free from the abuse she had everyday. Though she was with strangers she had never felt more safe.

To her slightly paranoid self it seemed odd to feel safe around those you didnt know. Though she felt it all the same. Legolas glanced back every now and then checking to see that she was awake.

He was handsome as far as elves went. His father was more of a wild beauty; a creature of the wild. Legolas's mother she guessed was the same. She held a certain unearthly wild beauty. Legolas was simply evanescent with light and kindness.

Unlike humans who thought all elves were beautiful she noted the varying differences in them. Perhaps it was because she was an elf. Or half way at least.

Shaking her head she simply revealed in the night sky above her. The cool night breeze against her face. It was as if she was experiencing it all over again for the first time. It had been so long since she had been outside. She had long yearned deep in her secret heart to be outside.

She had pushed it away in order to stay sane and to keep herself in line so as not to anger him. She had done it all for her son. Now he was here in her arms and it was a feeling she couldn't find the words to explain.

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Meanwhile

Thranduil conversed silently with his wife his daughter still sleeping gently in his arms. Loriel aquised to his request not to fly with the little one. He feared she would catch cold. Loriel always laughed at his worries. But ultimately agreed to ease his worries.

'He likes her love! Did you see how he looked at her!'

'Yes I saw that she has had many troubles during her short life. Rape, mental abuse , constant fear for her child,and beatings are the least of it. I worry that she is too broken and hardened to heal. And she has no great blood line '

'Thranduil!? What an awful thing to say!' she reprimanded him.

'What I speak only as a father looking out for his son and kingdom. I meant the lady no offense.'

'That's right you didn't. It matters not the blood in her viens it all runs the same. It is the love she may develop for our son and he for her one day that you should concern your self with. Pompus king'

'Very well love I apologize. It was a reckless thought but to a king a logical one. You.must understand.' he explained.

'I do and I apologize to being rash with my words. I just want you to get to know the girl for who she is and not what is in her bloodline'

'I have endeavoured to try before. I will endeavour once more little one.'

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Legolas converses with Gimli as the lady looked about here and there. She seemed truly transformed from the woman he had seemingly that hellish place. He was glad to see her happier even if it was fleeting.

"So I think it will be a good idea to journey to Mirkwood and then on to the lonely mountain."  Gimli said unknowingly.

"Yes I am sure it is fine with all of us. Father?" he called to his left.

"Yes and the lady is welcome to join us in our home as well. Perhaps we can not only offer her time and independence but also a purpose if she finds something to her interest." He said cooly though it seemed he had an awful head ache.

"Forgive me my lord but I will not be a burden to you and your families kindness. I will find work and pay for my stay." she said suddenly coming from her study of the night sky.

"My daughter much enjoys your singing. If you wish you could look after her and keep my wife company and help ease what burdens she has." he said.

"That is fine with me so long as it is alright wig all of you." she said brushing her sons dark hair away from his face as he slept.

"And schooling will be provided for your son. And well as training to protect himself if he so desires. He will have a bright future ahead of him my lady." Thranduil continued.

"Truly my lord that is wonderful beyond words. I don't know how I can ever repay you. I will endeavor to work for you as hard as I can." tears filled her voice as she averted her eyes off to the side.

Legolas smiled sadly at the wonderment in her voice. He would be sure that she recueced tutoring as well. She surely couldn't have received any. He would make sure to see to their welfare.

He looked ahead to find a fire going with Loriel waiting anxiously by the flame. He smiled his mother was at times impatient and fiery. He had no doubt she had bid his father to be kind to the lady.

'I don't even know her name. A new dawn and new opportunities await.'