DISCLAIMER: All characters, places and situations in this piece of fiction would not be in existence without the genius of J.R.R Tolkien. There is no money being made of this piece of imagination

TIMELINE: A long time ago in Eryn Galen...

SPOILERS: None

SYNOPSIS: Father and son bonding moment

AUTHOR'S NOTES: I didn't think I'd have a second chapter for this and if it wasn't for *midnight 13731* I probably wouldn't have bothered putting this up, even though I did write it as a companion piece. It was something I did for me! So if you like it please thank *midnight 13731*

Probably not the best grammar, syntax or description... though I have posted worse (funnily enough it's got the most reviews!) :P

Here goes!

Thranduil's Treasure

'Silly, Ada' Legolas said gently pulling his father's face close, so that their noses were touching 'I will always come back to you.'

A small smile came to the kings lips and he brushed a stray lock of golden hair from his son's face. Someday his son would seek his adventures beyond their home. The thought frightened Thranduil more than anything.

'I hope you'll remember you said that when you're older ion-nin' he said seriously.

His son leaned back slightly his eyebrows furrowed as though he was considering the seriousness of his words. Then, Legolas leaned forward and placed a soft, wet kiss Thranduil's nose before leaning back and looking at his father with the same thoughtful expression.

Thranduil smiled and his son's face brightened, clearly delighted that he had somehow restored his father's good spirits. Then he kissed his father on the cheek for good measure before raising his arms and saying 'Up'.

The king picked the elfling up by the waist he tossed him gently three times before bringing him down for a short embrace. The elfling giggled delightedly, pleased to have his father's full attention. Then suddenly Legolas' attention was caught elsewhere. Thranduil looked up and realized that his son had seen Thorontur. Legolas' stood on his father's lap.

'Do you have to go?' he asked reaching for his father's ears again, the look of disappointment on the elflings face almost made him laugh.

'No' he replied, pressing a kiss to Legolas' nose. 'But I think Nana would like you to bathe then rest'

Legolas frowned and buried his head in his father's hair in silent rebellion. Thranduil laughed.

'Come now tithen las' he whispered standing up. 'We will play again tomorrow'

'No we won't' came his son's muffled reply and his arms wrapped tighter around his father. Thranduil sighed. He had broken more than a few promises to his son in the last two weeks.

'Yes we will tithen las' he said resolutely, gently pulling his son away from him and noting his yawn. 'Tomorrow, I will take you riding and we will go look for rocks in the waterfall'

His son's face brightened.

'Can I talk to the trees?'

Thranduil laughed.

'You can talk to as many trees you like.'

Legolas lifted his head from his father's shoulder, bit his lip thoughtfully then said.

'Ok but...'

Legolas leaned into Thranduil's ear and whispered loudly.

Thranduil saw Thorontur smile. He had heard too. Thorontur came towards them.

'My Lord Thorontur' Thranduil said with a smile on his face. 'My son and I would like to invite you to ride with us tomorrow'

Thorontur smiled.

'Thank you for the invitation, my prince' Thorontur said. Legolas buried his head in the crook of his father's neck again 'But I don't think I can come'

He saw the little prince nod his head shyly in acknowledgement.

'Come now tithen caun' Thranduil whispered. 'You must rest so that we can go to the waterfalls tomorrow'

'And the caves' he added.

'I did not say we can go to the caves ion-nin'

Legolas' eyes widened pleadingly.

The king sighed.

'If you are good, and rest as soon as Nana tells you we will pass by the caves'

Legolas nodded enthusiastically, wrapped his arms around Thranduil's neck and rested his head on his shoulder. Within minutes he was asleep.

Thorontur smiled at his king his eyes sparkling with amusement.

'Hush you!' the king said with equal amusement. 'It is no trouble to pass by the caves'

'I'm certain that child could convince you to let him visit the gates of Mordor if he so wished'

'Mordor?' The king chuckled, rubbing his son's back soothingly. 'Don't be ridiculous, Thorontur'

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