The elven party made excellent time on the rest of their journey. In no time, they were riding into the Golden Wood. Lothlórien.

Right away, elven scouts nimbly jumped down from the trees and surrounded the group. A tall elf walked up to the group as the others remained still. He bowed deeply before addressing King Thranduil.

"Welcome, my lord. We have been expecting you." He said formally.

Thranduil tilted his head in a greeting.

"Please follow us." The sentry requested and with that, turned and began to lead them deeper into the golden wood.

They traveled along the peaceful and quiet woods, making good time. After a short journey then, they had arrived at the inner woods and were brought before the Lady and Lord of the Woods.

Thranduil nodded his head respectfully towards Lady Galadriel and her husband Lord Celeborn as Legolas stood at his side.

"Welcome, King Thranduil, to Lothlórien. We are honored to have you here." Lady Galadriel said with a graceful smile. Her golden hair glistened in the fading light that cast small shadows all around them.

"Thank you, My Lady." Thranduil replied courteously. Then he turned to look down at Legolas who was clinging to his robes. "Say hello, Legolas."

Legolas shyly peeked around Thranduil's robes and looked up at Galadriel, "Hi." He finally said.

Thranduil barely contained a chuckle, "There is no reason to be shy, ion nin. The lady will not hurt you." He said, trying to keep his voice level.

Galadriel's smile deepened and she bent down to Legolas' level, "My my, you have grown so fast since I last saw you, little one."

Legolas' eyes widened, "I have?" He asked curiously.

"Oh yes." Galadriel's eyes twinkled, "You are growing up so fast, elfling."

"But I always feel like I'm so little." Legolas grumbled, instantly feeling less shy.

Galadriel laughed, her voice clear and musical, "Don't be in a hurry to grow up. You have forever to be old, but you will only be an elfling for so long."

"Listen to her words, Legolas." Thranduil cut in.

"Aw man, but I want to be older so I can do grown up things." Legolas grumbled looking down at his feet. 

"You will soon enough, young one. Soon enough." Galadriel said whimsically, "Now, why don't you follow Maladrįm here and he will get you something to eat."

At that, Legolas' eyes lit up and he nodded enthusiastically, "Tancave! (yes) Please, I'm very hungry." Legolas looked up at Thranduil, "Can I go, Ada?" (Daddy)

"Yes, you may go." Thranduil waved his hand indifferently.

Galadriel pointed to Maladrįm who smiled at Legolas.

"Thank you, my lady!" Legolas smiled cheekily at Galadriel before hurrying away with Maladrįm.

Once they reached the kitchen's that were located nearer to the first floor, Maladrįm set about finding something for them to eat and spoke to Legolas as he did it.

"So, what are your favorite hobbies, Prince Legolas?" Maladrįm asked, focusing on his task before him.

Legolas peered up at the counter to see what Maladrįm was doing. "Well I like shooting my bow and reading...what 'bout you?"

Maladrįm nodded, "Those are good hobbies. I do not have much time for hobbies, but I do enjoy archery as well. Ah, there we go." Maladrįm added to himself as he finished preparing an elvish sandwich. He handed it to Legolas, "It isn't anything fancy, but I'm not much of a cook."

Legolas grabbed the sandwich gratefully and took a bite, "Yummy! Thank you, I like sandwiches." He took another bite and another before it was all gone. Then, he proceeded to lick his fingers, one at a time.

Maladrįm chuckled. "Would you like something to drink?" he asked.

"Hmm, do you have milk?" Legolas asked just as he finished licking his fingers.

Maladrįm looked around the cooking area before returning to him, "Here you are." He handed Legolas a small mug filled with cool, white liquid.

Legolas brought it to his lips and guzzled it quickly, "Thank again...what was your name? I forgot."

"Maladrįm." The kind elf responded, thoroughly enjoying his time with the peculiar Prince.

"Okay, thanks, Maladrįm."

"You are quite welcome. Are you ready to go now?"

"Where are we going?" Legolas asked, setting the mug down on a counter.

"To your room. Your father and my Lady and Lord have much to discuss. I'm to tuck you in bed." Maladrįm explained.

"Oh really?" Legolas asked, disappointed. He only wanted his ads to tuck him in.

Maladrįm held out his hand and Legolas quickly grabbed it. They walked along the quiet forest floor and soon Maladrįm heard a yawn. He glanced to see Legolas rubbing his eyes, a universal sign for sleepiness.

After helping Legolas get ready for bed, Maladrįm tucked him into the large and cushy bed before leaving.

Once Maladrįm was long gone, Legolas pulled off the covers and slowly climbed off the bed. He quietly peeked out the door before slipping or of the room. He had set his mind on something and wouldn't stop until he got it. He wanted his Ada to tuck him in bed and that's just what he was determined to do.

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