Legolas' Found Treasure

"There it is." Legolas said the next evening as they both sat upon

his horse, which stood on a small hill. They looked down at the

valley and at the magical place that nestled there. Rivendell.



Narya sighed happily, feeling secure with Legolas' arms around her.

Her bottom was feeling better now, thank goodness since it had been a

long ride! "It's so beautiful." She said softly, her eyes taking in

everything.



"It is." Legolas agreed, feeling her happiness. "Wait until we are

in the house of Elrond. The feeling one gets is beyond imagination."



"Are there a lot of Elves here?" She asked as they continued towards

Rivendell.



"There are a good deal of them." He told her as he guided his horse

down the hill carefully. "But it is not as full as it used to be."



Narya nodded. "And here we shall be married?" She asked, her eyes

sparkling with happiness.



"We will be. By Elrond himself, which shall be a great honor."



She smiled leaned against Legolas' muscular chest and sighed happily

again. "I have never felt so good." She whispered.



"I am glad baby." He gently kissed the top of her head, feeling very

good himself.



They made it down the hill slowly, and Narya watched as they passed

through a large arched gate, and soon they were right in Rivendell,

in the courtyard of Elrond's house. They must have been spotted long

before they reached Rivendell, for there were many Elves waiting for

them, including Elrond himself.



Narya gulped and leaned a little more against Legolas. She was

secretly rather afraid of large crowds, having not been around many

people during her upbringing. She gave a soft whimper, then tried to

hide it. "Do not be afraid little one." Legolas whispered to her.

He could feel her apprehension and heard her whimper. "No one with

harm you here." Narya said nothing, only swallowed hard.



Legolas smiled at the group as he brought the horse to a stop and got

down. He turned and gently helped Narya down, who still looked

scared. She held his hand rather tightly, her eyes filled with

anxiety, as she walked slowly beside Legolas. She knew he'd protect

her, but she was still nervous. He could feel her tension, almost

like it radiated off her, and he hoped once she sow now nice everyone

was, she would calm down.



He walked her slowly to the group before them, and spoke

first. "Greetings, Lord Elrond." He said to the noble Elf and bowed

slightly. "Thank you for meeting us." Narya, feeling liked she

should do something, attempted to curtsey before Lord Elrond, but

instead ended up tumbling right over backwards, almost pulling

Legolas down with her. Her face flamed red as laughter and chuckles

were heard. They were not being mean, they merely found it amusing,

not realizing how badly they were making her feel.



"Narya, are you alright baby?" Legolas asked as he helped her

straighten up. He knew how horrified she was, and felt for her. She

nodded, and as soon as he helped her off the ground she hid behind

him, mortified. Such a display would have brought hell at her old

home, and she wondered if she would get in trouble here.



"Do not be frightened, love." Legolas told her as he attempted to

get her hand and guide her back to his side. "No one is angry at

you. Come, greet Lord Elrond. He wishes to meet you."



Narya let him maneuver her to where she was standing beside him

again, her head mostly down, looking upon her bare feet. "He—he—

hello L—Lord Ell—rond." She stuttered from her nervousness.



"Greetings d."d." Elrond said, his deep voice strong and

powerful. "Welcome to Rivendell. I hope you enjoy your stay."

Narya said nothing, and continued to stare at her feet. She was

still horrified at what she had done. "Will you not let me look upon

your face?" Elrond asked into the silence. Narya shook her head no,

which made Elrond smile kindly. He reached out to tilt her head up.



As one finger touched her chin, something in Nary snapped, and she

screamed and jumped behind Legolas, shaking slightly. Elrond looked

stunned, his hand still extended for a moment, before he lowered it.

He gave Legolas a questioning look. "Legolas, is she....?" Elrond's

voice trailed off, not sure how to finish.



"Tetched?" Glorfindel finished the sentence, trying to gently

inquire whether or not Narya was off in her head.



"No." Legolas assured him quickly. \...s...she has had a hard life

and is not used to people."



"Who is she?" Elrond asked. "Where did you find her?" Narya

remained hidden behind Legolas, one hand squeezing his nearly to

death, her eyes closed.



"It is a very long story, my Lord." Legolas replied. "Perhaps we

can get her settled in a room, maybe get her something to eat. I am

sure she needs some rest as well. While she is being taken care of,

you and I can sit, and I will tell you everything. If you will allow

it, my Lord."



Elrond nodded. "Of course. Come inside, I'll have a maid tend to

her, draw her a bath and find her some proper clothing." A teasing

smile played across his lips, which Legolas barely caught. The Elf-

Lord found it amusing that he was now protector of a young,

frightened Elf maiden, who was clad in naught but a long shirt!

Legolas' shirt, no doubt. "And see to anything else she needs." He

added, and beckoned everyone inside.



Legolas nodded his thanks and turned to Narya. "Come baby. We will

go inside and get you comfortable, okay?" Narya nodded, peeking a

look at everyone, still clutching his hand tightly. Everyone went

inside, watching the scared girl quietly.