[Lord of the Rings] Green Leaf's Blessing

In the age when darkness returned to the earth, people no longer used bright and beautiful words to describe things, just as they gradually forgot the beauty of the vast green forest. When the shadows invaded their hearts, the corresponding names were given to this area again. Land: Mirkwood.

And when they had to choose to walk through this forest that they thought was extremely dangerous, the bursts of beautiful singing that fell into their ears were more shocking than the darkness and shadows: the people of Thranduil still have Happy singing.

They also seem to have joy itself, and even the dark caves and dense forests of the north grow warmer and brighter with their joy every year.Every forest elf has the responsibility to protect his own homeland, and has the same right to enjoy happiness. Even the patrols stationed on the border of the kingdom can light a bonfire in such cold and humid weather, while keeping warm from the simple The party draws happiness, and as the barbecue on the rack sizzles in the fire, the light and joyful singing also permeates.

The leader of this team is Eman, who was concentrating on his piece of barbecue until he heard the sound and raised his head.

"Get out of the way for His Highness the Prince!" He deliberately shouted in an exaggerated voice, and waved at the approaching green figure.

"No need," Legolas has long been accustomed to this kind of welcome from his friends, and walked over very calmly, "This is not a palace, there is no need for red tape, just move your ass so that I can go quickly Just go to my unfortunate friend and tell him some good news."

Eman suddenly stopped talking, but the eyes he stared at Legolas became visibly eager and excited.

"A healthy little boy," Legolas sat next to his friend and patted him on the shoulder, both comforting and congratulating, "almost as beautiful as his Nana."

"That's not fair," said Emman, laughing, and punching Legolas. "Aren't I a part of the child? Still, I thank you, my friend, for letting me almost see mine." The appearance of the child—thank you Vala for giving me this precious gift!"

"Anomir is waiting for you to go back and name your son, she is such a strong woman," Legolas sighed, "You should be by her side, I have already asked Adar to transfer you back— —”

"When the previous captain leaves due to injury and I'm still very much needed here? No, Legolas, my love and responsibility can't just be left to my family."

"But you will have a vacation soon," Legolas said with a smile. "The purpose of my coming here is not just to tell you the news. Winter is not far away. I am going to seize the opportunity to gather people to fight against the spiders on the border." Let the swarms launch an attack, lest they will hide countless spider eggs in the depths of the snow in the near future, and give us a fierce attack in the coming year... After the mission is over, I will escort you back in person! Don't worry, I have given another The captains of the two places sent letters, and they will come to help—”

"I'm afraid it's too late," Eman said suddenly, and his excited and happy smile gradually disappeared. "It will take three days at the earliest for them to arrive, and I have already decided to attack tomorrow."

"Why?" Legolas couldn't suppress the surprise in his voice, but he quickly regained his composure because he knew that his friend would not take risks for no reason.

"I have been sending spies lurking near the spider colony's territory. This is a dangerous and very rewarding job, and my people have just brought back the latest news-I am afraid there will be a large number of new spiders in the next spring. Come welcome us, they reproduce faster than we can imagine, and those spider eggs have begun to change color - you know what that means, Legolas, they will not wait until three days later to be ours Exterminate, and the number of those eggs is too much, I can't take the risk of letting them hatch."

"I have no way to deny your decision." Legolas looked worried, "However... our number is too small, if there is no reinforcements..."

"In fact, we happen to have one," Eman showed a mysterious smile, "most of the people here were lucky enough to witness his one against ten skills not long ago."

"Who?" Legolas looked up in confusion, and the elves around him immediately moved aside understandingly, fully revealing the previous figure surrounded by the crowd.

A man, such a message immediately popped up in Legolas' mind, and the person who was being watched also looked at him silently, politely but without showing any weakness.Judging by human standards, this man can be said to be very young, but even though he was sitting, Legolas could still see the strength and speed hidden under those broad and strong shoulders that was not inferior to the elves.The flames flickered between them, but the expression in those gray eyes was always as unmoving as a mountain, and as deep and mysterious as the sea.

"This is Aragorn," Eman said after his first gaze had made a deep impression on Legolas, "it's probably hard for you to imagine that he can speak elven fluently, and he even has an elven name, but he I prefer we call him Aragorn."

"Nice to meet you, Aragorn. I am Legolas, Prince Greenleaf of Mirkwood." He nodded, paused for a moment, and turned to look at his friend again. "You mean to let him join us? No, Ayman, he is not a man of the forest, and we cannot ask a foreigner to wade in our own perils, even in the mere goodness of our hearts."

"I voluntarily," Aragorn said before Eman, "Master Eman did not ask me for anything, I asked for it on my own initiative."

"Why, young man? Why involve yourself in quarrels that should have nothing to do with you?"

"That's not the case," Aragorn said with a soft smile, one hand unconsciously resting on the sword at his waist, "I am a ranger from the north, and I am looking for every opportunity to grow myself. For special reasons, I grew up In a peaceful and stable environment, but after I knew that my true destiny should be determined in the wider north, I embarked on this difficult road without hesitation. My people do not recognize me, and do not even welcome me. They didn't see me as a Ranger yet - and I can't blame them for that because I was too young and inexperienced."

"You're too modest, my friend," Eman said with a smile. "Don't doubt his ability, Legolas, when I caught him on border patrol a few days ago entangled with some spiders, he looked a little bit wielding a sword." Unlike a novice, he doesn't even need our help."

Legolas sighed, "I have no doubts..."

"But I doubt it!" Aragorn suddenly raised his head excitedly, parted his lips and wanted to say something, but realized that he had lost his composure and stopped. Instead, he stood up slowly and saluted the two elf generals.

"I'm sorry, but if you don't mind, I want to go to the lake by myself."

"The meat is almost ready, Aragorn, won't you stay and dine with us?"

"No need," Aragorn refused Eman's request to stay, "I have Lambas enough."

Watching his back leaving quickly, Legolas sighed softly again: "This young man has a unique quality that distinguishes him from ordinary rangers. We can't know that kind of quality now. , and even confused himself."

Since they had to set off early the next morning, the soldiers extinguished the bonfire and climbed up the big tree to prepare for rest shortly after enjoying the food.Aragorn never came back. Although Eman said that this situation was normal, Legolas was still a little worried and decided to go to the lake to have a look.

He had heard the singing first.The voice of a human man is not as melodious and graceful as that of an elf, but it has a unique deep rhyme and depth... The song he is singing is a famous song that the elves have sung for thousands of years. Legolas has heard countless singers with beautiful voices I've sung it, but I don't think it's as beautiful as the person in front of me—maybe because this song is not just a legend that is too old for him.

When Legolas stopped quietly behind him, the young man turned his head for an instant—Eman was right, he did have the qualities of a good fighter, even if he was intoxicated by his own singing.

Aragorn was silent for a while, and said: "Are you still determined to reject my request, Your Highness?"

"No," Legolas smiled mildly, "your decision is yours, and you need not ask anyone else, Aragorn."

The young ranger was startled, and then gave a slight return smile: "Thank you, I thought you came because you wanted me to withdraw from tomorrow's operation."

"I came to tell you to go back to rest. It's very late."

"Thank you for your concern," Aragorn stared at the star-filled lake again, "I will go back after singing this song."

Legolas didn't leave, and Aragorn didn't mind, and began to sing again from the previously interrupted part with the prince's quiet company beside him.During the singing, his gaze seemed to penetrate everything, falling into the dust and depth of time.

When the last coda ended, Legolas was still in a certain vibration, as if the song hadn't really ended.Then, because of some kind of touch, he spoke slowly: "This song will always end, but I feel that the story of Belen and Lucian will never end."