What if Thranduils wife never really died? What if fate changed its plan and gave him a more deserving life?
The story takes place before the war happens in Middle Earth when Galadriel and Celeborn have a third child named Neriah, they were invited...
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When we stopped in front of the castle, Haldir jumped off his horse and held his and my rope.
I smiled at him and removed the hood from my head, as I landed on the ground and walked beside my parents
I looked up and examined the castle, it was beautiful, with trees and mountains surrounding the castle, and yet the sub managed to light the kingdom.
" Neriah, come "
I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Ada's voice, I removed my cloak like everyone did as Vena took it, I thanked her and walked beside my parents again.
An elf walked out from the castle and lowered his head to show some respect
" Lady Galadriel, Lord Celeborn. I'm here to lead you inside the castle where King Orepher and the other guests await for you " He says.
He was just a normal elf like us, with long and silky hair a handsome features.
He looked at me for a quiet second before turning around, we followed him as the large gates of the castle opened.
When we arrived inside, there were already many guests, mostly elves celebrating the King's birthday.
I let my parents greet the king as I saw a table with cups of wine, I grabbed one and took a sip, looking around and noticed that everyone looked formal today
" Ahh and this must be Neriah, the last time I heard from you, you were still young. My, you've grown into a beautiful lady! " I heard a man's voice speaking to me
I turned to the side and saw my parents with King Orepher himself
He wore his robe and crown, made from wood and diamond with a unique design.
He was older than I thought, the King used a came to hold his support and his voice was low
But I smiled and bowed in front of the king.
" Happy birthday, my king... Your kingdom is lovelier than I expected " I said in Elvish with my soft voice as my eyes roamed inside the castle as the king chuckles
" thank you, my dear. Have you met my son, Thranduil yet? " King Orepher asks, making my cheeks turn pink as I chuckle and shake my head
" Well if I saw him, I'll make sure I'll introduce you to him " The king continues as Ada laughs at him.
Other guests arrived and the king talked to his friends. While I stayed in the corner, drinking my cup of wine.
I was looking for Haldir but I couldn't find him somewhere inside the castle
Until my eyes landed on a tall elf, with long white hair, wearing a blue and white robe, he was charming.
My breath hitched in my throat as I saw two other girls in front of him, looking up at him in a flirty way while the man smirks at them while sharing a conversation and drinking his wine.
He has a black yet thick eyebrow, beautiful blue eyes, and selfish ears. Wearing a silver headpiece with a diamond in it, I didn't realize I'd been staring at him for quite a long.
Then I think he noticed it, he looks up and our faces met for the first time
My heart skipped a beat, the man stared at me with something in his eyes and his smirk fell on his face. I broke our eye contact when I finally heard Haldir's voice near me.
" there you are! I was looking for you " I said and faced him as Haldir chuckled and grabbed a cup of wine, looking down at me
" I was taming your horse before I left them with the caretakers " He replies.
When I looked back at the man who was standing across the room from us, luckily he wasn't looking
" Uh- Haldir, who is he? " I asked quietly and pointed to him.
" Prince Thranduil, the king's oldest and only son, the heir of Mirkwood " Haldir replies
and part of me went surmised when finding out that he is none other but Prince Thranduil
Just by looking at him, now I know why many women call him charming, I heard a few stories about Thranduil, but never really expected his look
I tore my gaze away from him when elves started cheering when the music started to play in slow. I looked back at Haldir with a smirk on my face and gave him my cup
"You're seriously gonna dance? " He asks while chuckling as I shrug my shoulder
" why not? " I replied and made my way to the center of the room where elves formed into a circle space for the dances.
I stood in the line of women, facing the males as the music begin
As we continued dancing in the center, I smiled at the elf in front of me before we exchanged partners next through the dance.
We twirl through the music and suddenly I bump into someone's chest
his large hand placed right into my waist while the other is into my hand. I looked up and it was Prince Thranduil, smirking down at me
I felt my breathe hitch as the elves around us clapped their hands
" Princess Neriah of Lothlorien, am I correct? " His smooth yet deep voice asks as none of us break eye contact.
Thranduil was a tall elf and everything about him on the outside seems perfect.
I couldn't blame anyone who could not stop staring at the prince
" my prince," I said and lowered my head in front of him to show respect.
I heard him let out a small chuckle before feeling his hand make its way to my chin, making me look up at him again
"your eyes... They're beautiful " He breathed out.
Causing my cheeks to turn red while still feeling his other hand placed on my waist that I nearly forgot that we were still in the center of the room.
" do you mean it? " I asked in a teasing way as Thranduil let out a laugh.
And by seeing his smile, my heart pounded harder inside my chest
" Will you believe me if I told you, you're the most beautiful girl in this room? "
