[Lord of the Rings] Green Leaf's Blessing

Not since Legolas had gone to the North had he been at home so long as this time.Time seemed to go backwards, and he was the little elf from long, long ago, taking his father's arm to the dining room every morning, whispering "Good night, Your Majesty the King" in front of his father's room door every night.Thranduil began to allow him to participate in the political meeting. The young elf was full of curiosity and fun in the face of all new things. He would put forward his opinions without thinking. But it is endless smile.

On the day when the father and son went hunting together, Legolas discovered that his father's mount had been replaced by a strong and graceful big-horned deer.

"Have you forgotten, son?" Thranduil said softly with a smile, "You used to pester me tirelessly, asking me to accompany you to ride a deer to the forest... Your deer has grown up long ago, of course you When he was gone, it already recognized your father as its master."

Legolas looked at the big horned deer suddenly, then stretched out his hand to touch its head, and said with a smile: "I think it still remembers me, Ada, I can tell from its eyes."

"Of course it remembers you." Thranduil stretched out his hand to smooth his son's slightly disheveled blond hair. "It misses you as much as I do."

More often, Legolas spent his time and energy in the small forest that belonged to him. Every time he went home, he would take time to visit those trees and flowers. For him, the sound of the wind there was the most special. Because those are motherly tender whispers and blessings.Since his father brought that little him here for the first time, for so many years, no matter whether he is happy, sad, hesitant, hesitant or harboring any other emotions, he will come alone, wander in the forest, close his eyes. He closed his eyes and listened to the wind... Nana's gentle voice seemed to really exist, comforting him when he was sad, and helping him to strengthen his determination when he hesitated.

Legolas also asked Nana that question silently in his heart, and on the eve of his 50th birthday, when he came to this green forest again accompanied by his father, he asked it for the first time.

"Ada..."

The soft voice brushed his cheeks like a breeze, causing Thranduil to stop in his tracks, and looked back at his son who hesitated to speak.The fact that the title has not changed does not mean that the person in front of him has not changed. The lively and cheerful voice has gradually settled into a deep and soft voice, and there is more deliberation and hesitation that would not exist when he was young.

Thranduil didn't make a sound, just looked at his son quietly.

"Ada," the light green figure stepped forward lightly, gently holding one of his father's hands, "over the years, have I ever disappointed you? I know I'm always too willful, and I also know that when I don't How much you'll miss me when you're home... Ada, will you blame me for my decisions?"

Time flies, the sweet and lovely face has grown into a beautiful and elegant face, the only thing that has not changed may be the star-like tenderness and innocence in the light blue eyes.Thranduil sighed slightly, caressing his son's face.

"Silly boy, how could I be disappointed in you? You have grown up now, a qualified warrior, a beloved elf prince, and even a good son worthy of his father's pride. How can I be sad —when I see the happy smile still on your face?"

Legolas looked up at his father, with a half-understanding look on his face, but when he saw the affirmative look in his father's eyes, a smile immediately bloomed on his lips.The young prince is majestic in front of outsiders, but he is always a relaxed, happy and innocent child in front of his father. He leans forward, puts his arms gently on his father's shoulders, and keeps laughing from his soft lips. burst out.

For a father, the happiest thing in the process of his child growing up is this scene that has never changed. Thranduil pampered his son's blond hair and said with a smile: "Tomorrow will be It's your coming of age, Legolas, if someone sees your childish appearance, our prince will make a fool of himself."

"What's the matter?" Legolas shook his father's shoulder slightly coquettishly, "There is no one else here, only Nana is watching us, Ada, our whole family is here."

The son's words touched the emotion in his heart. Thranduil looked up at the forest, watching the traces of the breeze... Was she really watching?Is she really listening?If it is true, he also has a question in his heart that he wants to ask her...

Am I really a qualified good father?

Fifty years ago, he fought bloody battles and survived the catastrophe. If it hadn't been for the appearance of Legolas, he probably would not have been able to persuade himself to replace the hope in life with the responsibility of the throne.However, for Legolas, his arrival seems to be timely and right, but it can also be said to be wrong and sad, because he lost his mother at birth, which is very unfair and cruel to a child of.So Thranduil also felt helpless when he was pleasantly surprised. How should he love this child, and how can his love for him heal the pain in his son's heart due to some predestined absences?

From the very beginning, he understood that Legolas was not only able to hurt those distant dark forces that might still be in the making, but also himself, the only closest relative of Little Green Leaf in the world of Arda.So he doesn't allow any selfish excuses in the name of love to become a fetter in his son's life. Legolas only needs to understand how much his father values ​​his happiness. Tasks and trips worry about the fact that you can't sleep at night.

Hugging his son lightly in response, Thranduil knew that in the near future, the elf in his arms would go away from him again, so he couldn't help selfishly praying to Vala to let this moment last longer.His child smiled softly, so carefree, so innocent and moving.

His favorite little green leaf, his silly child, the source of all his happiness... As long as this kind of laughter still exists, it is enough for a father to silently do everything for his children in the past, present and future , are the secrets of the father who precipitated with love.

This kind of love, deeper than the sea ruled by Ulmo, quieter than the deepest forest under the horn of Orome, does not need any words, does not need any proof, as if the innate instinct and oath, let him give willingly All efforts and costs.It appears indifferent in front of the monarch’s love for the people and the country or the soul-stirring lover’s love that is sung in the ballad, but the greatest monarch may also be tempted to fall, and the most touching love may also disappear inexorably at the moment of test. There is no trace, only this plain but profound love will last forever, and will never be shaken by any slightest change in the world of Arda.

The elves love the starlight forever, so all important celebrations will not start until after sunset.However, since early in the morning, representatives of various tribes have arrived at the palace one after another, sending blessings and gifts to His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Prince.When Legolas saw his friends again, even Kahes, the young Prince of the Green Forest was so excited that he almost forgot his manners. Fortunately, his father was always by his side to remind him silently with his eyes.

Even the calm Thranduil was slightly taken aback when Elaidan and Eloheh came on behalf of Imratri.Although he and the twins' father, Elrond, were allies in the Battle of the Last Alliance, they did not have much friendship. They only treated each other politely and indifferently. Apart from maintaining the occasional necessary political correspondence and exchange of information, Mlatri had no closer contact.Of course, Legolas was very happy about the generous and polite gesture of the Lord of the Forest Valley, Elrond. He soon chatted with the black-haired twins. The twins talked about the beauty of the Forest Valley and the completely different life of another group of elves. Both descriptions of habits aroused great interest in the young prince.

When the last rays of the setting sun dissipated, the forest elves sang one after another, announcing the beginning of the prince's coming-of-age ceremony—from all indications, there would be no other guests at this time, but it happened in Legola When Si was holding his father's arm and was about to walk towards the high platform, a tall gray figure appeared from the end of the crowd. At first, he was unattractive, but with every movement of his steps and the shining of stars, he became more and more eye-catching. Finally, everyone saw him. Of course, there are still very few people who can know him at this moment.

"Mithrandil!" Elaidan whispered, as if addressing an old friend, "I didn't expect to see you here!"

The old man in gray robe stepped forward and saluted the king and prince.After accepting his blessing, Thranduil narrowed his eyes and looked at the old man in front of him: "So you are the gray-robed wizard who always walks among the elves. I have heard some rumors about you in the past." , although the only rumors are confusing. I really wonder what brought you to the Great Greenwood."

Not long after the beginning of the third era, when Sauron was depressed and peaceful, few people noticed the traces of this mysterious gray-robed wizard except the always keen elves.And even all the elves present, including the acquainted Lingu twins, couldn't predict how this wise old man would affect the future of Middle-earth in a few years. At this moment, this Myslandi Er was still penniless, but there was an aura faintly exuding under the plain gray robe, which made everyone respect him, even Thranduil.

"It is true that I seldom set foot in this land under your rule, Your Majesty the Great Greenwood King, but a wizard is always used to seizing the opportunity and coming when he says it. I heard that there is a man named 'Hope' The birth of the prince, tonight will usher in the day of adulthood, and I happen to have something that can be regarded as a gift, and I hope he will not dislike it."

When Legolas heard him mentioning himself, he couldn't help but took a step forward. At the same time, Mythrandil approached him with a smile, took out a small thing from his sleeve, and put it on the into the open palm of Legolas.

It was a seed, a seemingly ordinary seed, but when Legolas moved his hand under the moonlight, the seed gave off a faint light-colored brilliance, as if it had landed in the green forest. The sunshine in the sky is like the starlight at the beginning of the night.

Looking up to meet a pair of deep eyes, the young prince was amazed at the wisdom, profundity, perseverance, and sensitivity he could find in them... and everything else that he couldn't fully understand because he was too young.This mysterious self-proclaimed wizard appeared in the form of an old human being, but it was absolutely impossible for him to be an ordinary mortal.

"The seed of what plant is this?" Legolas asked softly, with admiration for wizards, friendliness, and importance for the gift in his voice.

"I can't tell you that, Your Highness," the gray-robed wizard said with a mysterious smile, "it comes from the land I came from afar, and it may have mysterious magic that is unknown—but you need to explore it yourself Discover."

His words were like guessing riddles, but Legolas was not unhappy. Instead, he looked at the little seed with more interest, and finally put it away carefully like a treasure.

"Prince Greenleaf sincerely thank you for your gift, Mithrandil."

In response to the sincere smile returned by His Royal Highness, the gray-robed wizard just nodded his head lightly, and then silently stepped aside.At that time, the elves of the Great Green Forest didn't know what kind of identity and mission this tall but old wizard had, and how his sudden appearance here would affect the future of the Great Green Forest.

They were simply absorbed in the moment of bliss—the wood elves played music, sang, danced again, and the interrupted ritual continued.

In the beautiful soft singing, Legolas walked forward slowly, and the starlight in the sky seemed to be falling on him at this moment, adding a softness and fascination to his beauty and elegance. The edge of the silver dress is plated with a strange shimmering halo, and the neckline and cuffs of the dress are embroidered with beech branches and leaves with gold thread, which makes the skin on the neck and wrists whiter and smoother.A crystal clear emerald green leaf brooch was lightly buckled on his chest, fixing the cloak that was dragging behind him like water, and there was no special decoration on Legolas. The blond hair was loosely spread over his shoulders, and the breeze gently brushed those soft strands, outlining the perfect arc of his eyebrows, cheeks and chin.

And those eyes, those light blue eyes that seem to carry the light of immortal stars, any creature in the world of Arda—as long as he still believes in kindness and hope, can find all the past, present, and past of Vala in those clear and beautiful eyes. Even the blessings bestowed on this world in the future.

"Thoron's horn resounds through the land,

The green forest answered the call and woke up from sleep,

With dreams in mind, we come from afar,

From now on, I promise to never leave again..."