Searching for Answers (Present)

[Mattheapar]

Mattheapar has not ventured into the forests of Mirkwood for quite some time. Ever since he was crowned king, he has been busy with the affairs of the kingdom and has not had time to travel about as he used to. Part of his misses that wandering life, but the other part of him enjoys being in control. He has not changed much since losing Isilwen; his heart is still cold, not allowing anyone into it, for fear of losing them as well. But he has finally recovered enough to begin searching for answers to his beloved's fate. So far he has learned who was responsible - Menel. They have met and fought many times, and once Mattheapar thought he had defeated her, but she keeps returning. He is sure he has not seen the end of that wretched being. But he has not learned much more than this. He wants to know why she was offered no protection from Mirkwood, or why they were allowing an evil elf to live among them in the first place. Questions...questions that need to be answered.

As he walks through the forests of Mirkwood, he remembers of the last time he was here. He wanders if eleryn still lives in these lands and if Legolas has finally found his girl. As he is thinking of these things, he hears elvish voices nearby. One of them is the voice of Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood and he believes another to be the voice of eleryn. The other he cannot place. He begins to walk towards the voices and eventually sees them in the distance.

Mattheapar(&): "Hello, my friends. (bows) It has been years since we last met. But I will talk more later. It appears I have become lost. Can you lead me to the palace? I wish to talk with Lord Thranduil."

[eleryn]

Eleryn sees Mattheapar appear and bows.

"Good day m'lord." she says, remembering that he is the King of Rivendell now. Then she realized what he had asked, and suddenly the memories came flooding back to her, causing a slight pain in her heart for a second. She looked first at Legolas, then down at the ground.

Perhaps the new King hasn't heard the news... she thinks to herself, cautiously looking back at Legolas.

[PrinceLegolas]

Legolas looks down and hopes eleryn will explain , so as he is not forced to. Mattheapar will just have to talk to him.

[PrinceLegolas]

Before anyone else can speak, Legolas turns and walks away, not trying to be rude but not wanting to have to explain, or ever hear the explanation for his father's death. He retreats to his quarters and collapses on his bed, staring at the ceiling.

[eleryn]

Eleryn watches him leave, then looks back at Mattheapar.

"I am sorry about that, you see, the King was killed. Legolas doesn't like to talk about it..." she said, looking back at where he had disapeared.

"But you know what losing someone close is like, so I am sure you understand." she said, looking back.

[eleryn]

"Menel killed him." she said after a pause. "She is always here, trying to bring Mirkwood to it's knees." she said, looking down.

"Perhaps we should go to the palace. That is where Legolas will be. Just don't mention his father and I am sure that we can help you with whatever you need." Eleryn said, gesturing for Matttheapar to follow her.

[PrinceLegolas]

Legolas walks back into the throne room, seating himself on the throne of the steward, leaving his father's throne untouched until he ascends. He waits for eleryn and the king to arrive do discuss what matters lie ahead.

[Menel]

Kementari walked out from behind a few trees dressed in a silver top and black pants. Her chestnut hair hung in her face, covering her burn scars. The woods were peaceful again, which she loved. She wasn't too far from the Great Hall, but she didn't want to attend to business matters today. Though, as much as she didn't want to, she had to. With a heavy sigh she walked towards the Hall, caressing the leaves with her hand.

After a few steps she heard a few voices not far. She looked over and saw Eleryn with Lord Mattheapar. She knew not why he was there, but could probably guess why. Pausing for a moment, she studied each of their faces, and didn't feel it was right to listen in to their conversation. She let her hands fall to her sides as she started to slowly walk again, but still in sight of the two elves.