[Lord of the Rings] Green Leaf's Blessing

"You're lighting a fire, Thranduil."

In the originally quiet study room, Fino's sudden accusation was particularly harsh.

"And you're making a fuss, Fino."

Thranduil was sitting on the armchair behind the desk as usual, the upright and majestic sitting posture of the past was now replaced by leaning slightly on the back of the chair, with one hand quietly pressing on his chest, but he couldn't completely conceal his tone Weakness in.

This is not the first time such disputes have occurred.In the era when the dark forces are gradually rising, the forest elves still respect and believe in their king, convinced that he can give them the greatest protection-but they don't know what the price behind it is.Only Fino, who has always been by his side, witnessed what happened from the beginning to the end—the ring that links the fate of the king and the forest.

Some precedents, once set, are doomed.Many years ago, out of the eagerness to save his son, Thranduil used the power of the magic contract inherited from the ring for the first time without much consideration.The lord of the dense forest should live and coexist with the forest. In times of peace, they coexist, but in times of war, they may die together—this is what Fino is most worried about.With the gradual deterioration of the situation over the years, Thranduil used magic more and more frequently. He would feel weak due to pouring his power into the forest, and he would also get the backlash from the injured forest on his body and mind. harm.And every time he pretended to be calm and indifferent after exhausting his efforts, it would only make his friends who cared about him even more angry.

"If I tell Legolas about this, do you think he will make a fuss like you said?"

Immediately, sharp eyes were thrown at Fino like a knife, fast and accurate, and Fino stared back at his old friend, his king, not to be outdone.The harm caused by this kind of contract cannot be alleviated by ordinary drugs and medical skills, so there is no need to let more people know, such as those doctors.Of course, Thranduil had to admit that he didn't want more people to know, especially Legolas.

Fino's face softened, but the voice that blurted out was still tough.

"If you continue to let your body deteriorate, I will not guarantee that Legolas will never know the truth - and even more truths."

"I'll throw you to the spiders first."

"Ah, if my heroic sacrifice spared you an act of self-mutilation, I would gladly die, Your Majesty—and so do your Silvan warriors, and you should place us in your service status instead of desperately trying to protect everyone. Even Legolas, Thranduil, you can't protect him forever—"

"shut up!"

"Isn't it? In order to save him, he almost died at the hands of a giant spider. Do you think that's what he wanted?"

"Enough, get out!"

The stubborn Fino showed a "get out of here" expression, then turned around and strode towards the door.When he forcefully opened the door, a round figure instantly bumped into his leg.

At that moment, the elf seemed not fully aware of his situation, but instinctively stretched out his hand towards the toy ball that slid in through the crack of the door, until the heaviness in the air seemed to shake him too, making him timidly Raising his head, his green eyes looked at Fino, and then at Thranduil who was further away.

"Come here, Tessier." Thranduil said softly, spreading his arms.

The elf still hesitated.During the period of his growth, he had been in many warm embraces, but it seemed that he was the only one except for the aloof king.Previously, he was only playing, and didn't notice that he had unknowingly approached the king's study, which he shouldn't have set foot in.

After being silent for a while, Fino leaned over and patted Tessier's head, and said softly, "Go, Tessier."

Only then did he step forward timidly, he was still a little embarrassed, but at the same time as he approached, his two little hands unconsciously held the hem of the blond elf king's clothes.

Thranduil hugged the elf and kissed his forehead tenderly.Such a scene seemed familiar, and Thranduil sighed in his heart when he saw the elf, who had completely let go of his guard and relaxed, clung to his neck intimately.

When Legolas finished his mission and returned from the border, Tessier was the first to greet him in front of the palace—the elf's laughter was like the clearest bird song in spring, when he threw himself into Legolas completely When she was in his arms, the warmth immediately eliminated all the dusty marks on the elf's body.

"But I haven't seen you for a few months, you seem to have gained a lot of weight, Tessier—are the maids treating you too well?"

"Be nice to me without you," the elf's soft hair gently rubbed against Legolas' cheek, "I miss you so much, Uncle Green Leaf."

"Have you been obedient and obedient during this time?"

Such a familiar question - when Legolas blurted out without thinking, a small voice sighed in his heart with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"I am obedient, Uncle Green Leaf," the elf restlessly reached the back of Legolas' head, and touched the arrow tail protruding from the quiver. "Will you teach me how to archery?"

"Of course - but not now, you're too young, Tessier."

"Then when can I learn?"

"Wait until you're as tall as a bow." Legolas smiled narrowly, and his father had said these words thousands of years ago.

"Then I have to work harder and eat more, and grow taller quickly," the elf kicked playfully in his arms, "You promised to teach me yourself, so you can't break your promise, Uncle Luye."

"Of course, as long as you are always so good."

"I've always listened to you. Everyone praised me for being a good boy—including His Majesty the King. His embrace is as warm as yours, Uncle Luye."

"Ah, I know this better than anyone else." Legolas lightly tapped the tip of the elf's nose, but the elf's smile suddenly stopped because of thinking about the problem.

"But it's weird..."

"strangeness?"

"Well, it's very strange... I was outside the door that day, and I heard them say a lot of strange things..." The elf frowned and recalled seriously.

A sense of uneasiness suddenly surged into Legolas' heart. He didn't ask any more questions, but made a slight sideways listening posture, and patiently waited for Tessier to speak again.