Today was Saturday. Legolas was overjoyed when his Ada told him that the tutor wasn't coming today. He hopped around squealing with delight until a stern glare from Thranduil put a stop to it. Although, after a moment, father and son both burst into laughter. It was a rare occasion that Thranduil, king of Mirkwood laughed, for he had seen much death and sorrow in his years.

When they stopped laughing, Thranduil spoke, "Legolas, I have a special day planned for you because of how well you did this week with the tutor. I am very proud of you, ion nin. So, just because of that, I planned a hunting trip for us to go on today."

Legolas broke out into a huge grin, "Really? No way! Thank you thank you thank you, Ada! This is so awesome!"

"Wait! There's more. I also invited Tauriel and her father to come with us."

Legolas' jaw dropped, and he ran to his father, "That's the best! Thanks, Ada! You're the best!"

Thranduil laughed, I'm glad you are happy, Legolas." Legolas smiled as he hugged Thranduil tightly. "All right now. Go get ready! They will meet us at the gate in ten minutes!" Thranduil shooed away his son. Legolas let go of Thranduil and bounced out of the room. Literally.

The king turned to his closet and began to change into his hunting clothes. He then grabbed his sword and bow and went to find Legolas. Legolas was already at the gate waiting, when Thranduil arrived. They stood there together as they waited for Tauriel and her father.

After just a few minutes, they walked up and bowed to the king and Legolas.

"My lord," Tauriel's father greeted, "thank you for allowing us to come with you. It is a great pleasure. Right, Tauriel?"

Tauriel answered, "Oh yes! Thank you, your highness! I'm so glad I can see prince Legolas again! It is gonna be so much fun!" Legolas grinned at Tauriel. Quickly, two elk were brought for the hunters. Thranduil and Tauriel's father each hoisted up their elflings and climbed on an elk behind them. Then, they set off.

The two elk and their riders set off through the gates of Mirkwood. They wove in and out through the forest, as quiet at a mouse. The four elves keen eyes searched about the forest, observing everything.

They hunted and hunted for many hours, but it was in vain for they did not see a single thing to hunt. Tauriel and Legolas started to become disappointed, and also bored. This hunting trip had not been any fun for them so far! They had been hoping to kill an orc or two, or maybe a spider, but of course they did not realize that there where not many of either where they were hunting. The two elk came to the edge of the forest, that opened up into a large meadow. The king and Tauriel's father stopped the elk right at the edge. There, hidden from view but having a perfect window into the meadow, they waited.

"Legolas..." Tranduil whispered, "Stop moving! You're going to scare away any animals that come by." Legolas stopped for a moment, but was getting very bored.

Finally, two large deer walked into the clearing. Right away, both adults shushed their children. Then, they helped them draw their bows. Legolas and Tauriel took aim, each at a different animal. Whoosh! Whoosh! They let their arrows fly. Both sailed through the air, and straight into each of the deer's heart! The deer bolted upright and started to run away, but then they fell down, dead.

"Good job!" Both fathers shouted. "Excellent shot!"

They rode over to the deer swiftly. Thranduil and Tauriel's father hopped down and tied a rope around the deer's feet and to the elk.

"All right, I think it time to go home now." Thranduil decided.

"Now?" Legolas whined, "But, Ada! We just got two deers! We need to keep hunting!"

"Legolas...I said no and no means NO. Now, don't whine. We are going to head home and that is final! Be thankful that you got two deer!"

"Okay..." they started to ride back towards Mirkwood, as they entered the forest again,the elk started to cross a stream that was there. The elk carrying Thranduil and Legolas slipped, and Legolas, being the smallest, fell off! Right into the stream! The elk recovered just as Thranduil jumped down to help his son.

"Legolas! Are you okay?" Thranduil lifted his son up and carried him across the stream. Legolas was soaking wet, but he smiled at his Ada.

"Ya...i'm okay. I'm just sopping wet!"

"You'll be fine, we are heading back now so we will get you warm clothes soon, ion nin." Thranduil started to lift his son up to place him back on the elk.

Legolas started to squirm, "No! I don't wanna go back on the elk! I don't wanna fall off again!" He started shaking.

Tauriel and her father watched silently as they waited for the royal family. "Legolas, I won't let you fall off again! You don't need to be scared!"

Legolas turned red, "I'm not scared! I just don't wanna go on it anymore! It's not safe!"

Thranduil sighed and set Legolas down. "Okay, you can walk."

"I can walk with him, your majesty, if you want..." Tauriel piped up shyly.

"Thank you, Tauriel! That is very kind of you!" Thranduil smiled as Tauriel climbed down with her father's help and walked over to Legolas.

"We will head back right now, your majesty." Tauriel bowed. "If you want, you can stay and hunt some more. I know the way back and I'm sure prince Legolas does too!"

"I don't know..." Thranduil looked at Tauriel's father. "What do you want to do? Is she capable of getting back?"

"Yes, my lord. She can do it. I think we should let them." Tauriel's father answered the king.

"Okay then. Off you go."

Tauriel and Legolas headed off back to Mirkwood while their fathers rode the other way. "This is gonna be fun! Like our own secret adventure! Right, Legolas?" Tauriel turned to Legolas.

"Ya, if only I wasn't so wet. Hey! What's that over there?" Legolas caught a glimpse of something white through the trees, "Lets go check it out!" He started running towards it. Tauriel followed closely behind, just as curious as Legolas was to discover something new.

Legolas stopped suddenly and looked down. Right in front of him, was a small baby rabbit! And it was injured! It's foot was covered in blood. When it saw the two elflings, it tried to run away, but it couldn't. It was a truly pitiful sight to see.

Slowly, Legolas crept up to it and tried to calm it down, "Shhh...its okay little bunny rabbit, I'm not gonna hurt you." Carefully, he reached down and picked the baby animal up.

Tauriel came up beside him, "What are you going to do with it?"

"I'm gonna take it home and care for it, that's what I'm gonna do."

"Will your ada let you?" Tauriel softly petted the bunny.

"I don't know..." Legolas admitted. They turned back in the direction of Mirkwood and began walking. "I better not tell him."

When they got back, it was very dark and their parents had not come back yet. Tauriel helped Legolas make a bed for the bunny in his closet and then she went home.

Legolas, very tired from his exciting day, pulled off his still damp clothes and changed into his pajamas. "Good night, little buddy." he talked to his rabbit, "Sleep good and don't worry cause I won't let any bad guys hurt you anymore."

Thank you @Ithiliel_sheerio, @AvengersFanFreak2012, and @reavenprincess for this wonderful idea! I was so overjoyed to get so many comments and ideas for stories! You guys are the BEST! Let me say it again...YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! I totally appreciate it! Oh, And I just wanted to let you guys know that NO animals or deer where harmed in the making of this chapter. Thanks so much again, mellon nins!

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