In the heart of the cursed Mirkwood Forest, Legolas, the prince of the woodland realm, is haunted by an inexplicable feeling of being watched. Unbeknownst to him, his every move is shadowed by a female elf (I am not going to reveal the name), the enigmatic and fiercely skilled general of the Mirkwood army, who has vowed to protect her prince and her king - Thranduil.
Legolas, however, remains unaware of her presence. Every midnight, she cloaks herself in secrecy and ventures out to meet him, masking her identity. Under the cover of darkness, she observes him carefully.
Amidst the looming threats of darkness creeping into Mirkwood, the unlikely bond between Legolas and the general becomes both a source of strength and vulnerability. When news of the One Ring's existence and its devastating power reaches the woodland realm, Legolas, along with a fellowship of brave companions, embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the Ring and save Middle-earth from the clutches of darkness.
In a tale of hidden identities, midnight meetings, and unspoken emotions, "Shadows of Mirkwood" explores the profound connection between two souls destined to protect their realm and, in the process, find solace in each other's arms. As they face the ultimate quest to destroy the Ring, their love becomes a beacon of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Will their love withstand the challenges of secrecy, duty, and the temptation of the Ring, or will the shadows that brought them together also tear them apart?
After the horrible incident in the fortress of Gundabad, Turwaithiel returns to Rivendell as a different person. Her night is filled with horrible dreams and she had grown distant from everyone she loved. Her guilt threatened to swallow her whole but she was determined to fight against it, with the help of her friend and mentor, Mantheniel, she had started to learn how to fight. So that she may one day fight her own battles, and find her worth.
Now, driven by her need and determination she is determined to find her own destiny and forge her own path but she could never will herself to forget the prince she has left behind.
She made herself believe it's for the best. He need not suffer more because of her.
However, a certain elf prince was determined to prove her wrong.
[This is book 2, but I believe it can stand on its own. But if you are curious about Mantheniel, you may read the first book here : https://www.wattpad.com/106057852-dragon-fire-thranduil-fan-fiction-wattys2015]
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