MEETINGS AND COUNSEL: DRABBLING THE AFTERMATH OF THE COUNCIL OF ELROND

by Wayfarer
(closetwayfarer at yahoo dot com)

Bidden

Summary
Immediately after the Council, Gandalf finds Legolas.

At the council's end, Gandalf found Legolas. 'How fares the Woodland realm?'

'Shadows stirring, trees slumbering,' Legolas said. '---- As it always has.'

Gandalf considered him. 'What are Thranduil’s orders?' He guided Legolas toward the Hall.

'My errand is twofold, Mithrandir,' said Legolas. '"Give what aid you can," my father bad me.'

Nodding, Gandalf said, 'Thranduil is wise. Yet, the counsel of Elrond must needs be heard ere any decisions are made. I fear you may have to abide the ponderings of the Wise.' Legolas frowned. He smiled, 'Be glad, for maybe you need not endure a winter Hithaeglir crossing.'