A True Heart *Ch. 1* by LadyPunk
„Mertose!” Thranduil yelled at his oldest son for not paying attention, again. Mertose’s blonde head slowly lifted up from his arms.
“Yes father?” he said disinterestedly. His father sighed.
“Mertose will you not listen to our discussion; let alone me?” he said gesturing to his advisors, then himself. Mertose rolled his eyes; he hated listening to there boring discussions about how they could improve the market and government.
“Sorry father,” he said, trying to sound as sincere as he could. “What was it you said?” He sat up, his dark blue shirt with green leaves embroidered on the cuffs and dark purple vest over it now visible.
“I asked you for your opinion about the trade between us and Rohan. It seems our horse count has been lower than usual.” Mertose wanted to groan but held it in. ‘What here these silly advisors putting into my father’s head now?’ he asked himself, then said:
“The trade has been fine, father. I don’t see why you’re so upset with a few less horse. If that’s even true!” he sneered at the advisors, “And besides, we elves are much more quiet on the ground,” he stated, sitting back and watching his father. Thranduil was quiet for a while, till he finally nodded.
“You know, I think you’re right,” he smiled, “Now, see, this is why you should listen to us; so we don’t make frivolous decisions.” Oh! How Mertose wanted to disagree, but he didn’t fell like arguing. Instead he gave a half-hearted smile and asked.
“Umm… father… uh, Legolas and I had planned to go hunting today… um … could I be excused?” Mertose stared at his father hoping he believed him. Thranduil nodded and waved him away, then busied himself with papers. Mertose sighed with relief, and quickly got up and out of the congested room.
He took a deep breath then quickly went out of the palace. He decided to go find his brother anyway, and knew exactly where he was, the training grounds. So off he went his observation being right. Legolas was helping a younger elf with his bow as Mertose went up to greet his little brother. Without looking at Mertose, Legolas said:
“I see you’ve escaped father once again,” he smiled as he lifted up the elbow of his pupil before he let his arrow go.
“I’m running out of excuses, unfortunately,” Mertose sighed as he watched the arrow hit almost the center of the target.
“Better,” Legolas said to his companion, “Remember to keep that elbow up. Keep practicing I’ll be back later.” He then turned to his big brother, and they began to walk away from the training grounds, and more towards the woods. “Be careful brother, or father will catch on,” he smirked. Mertose laughed.
“Lets hope not. And how come you never have to come?” he asked a bit annoyed.
“Because, I’m the younger one and I’m not as smart as my older brother!” Legolas laughed ruffling Mertose’s hair. Mertose just growled, pushing him away. “So, what did you talk about? Lord Rilten and his lovely daughter from Rivendell coming to stay with us?” Legolas teased, emphasizing the part about Rilten’s daughter.
“Ugh, I forgot all about them. You obviously know father is going to push her in my direction!” Legolas chuckled, and Mertose punched him in the arm, “It’s not funny just wait till your turn!”
“I will but until then I’ll enjoy torturing you!” Legolas began to run since Mertose started to chase him. Mertose soon caught up with him and tackled him to the ground. After awhile of yelling, kicking, and punching, Mertose finally got his younger brother in a headlock.
“Do you give up?” he panted, holding Legolas tight as he squirmed. Unfortunately he never got to answer because the next sound they heard was…
“Mertose!! Legolas!!” Thranduil’s voice boomed through the trees and into the younger elves’ ears.
The two quickly stood up, Mertose giving Legolas a look of ‘will finish this later’. Their father soon appeared, a smile gracing his face.
“There you are! How’s the hunting going?” Mertose’s eyes grew wide as Legolas’s grew confused.
“What are- oof!” Legolas was quickly cut off as his brother’s elbow collided with his ribs.
“Haven’t found too much yet,” Mertose said in a cheesy voice, “but it’s… uh… good exercise!” He gave a glare to Legolas urging him to play along. Legolas finally smiled and nodded.
“Good, well I just came out to inform you of supper so don’t take much longer!” Thranduil smiled then turned on his heels and walked back inside. Mertose sighed, and then glanced at his brother who was glaring at him.
“What?” his big brother asked innocently.
“Next time you make an excuse, don’t put me in it!” Legolas exclaimed. Mertose just laughed earning him a good punch in the arm, which nearly knocked him off his feet. He began to run and was quickly followed by his baby brother, both laughing all the way!
51 Comments
It seems good and I like the summary of the story, but hopefully it will get better as more chapters are made.
Great story. post more soon. It sounds promising.
I love your story and I really hope you write more soon.Keep up the good work!!
Wow, neat story so far!!! One question: who is Lord Rilten??? Any association with Lord Elrond??? Please update soon!
I love it! PLEASE continue! I’d hate to see such a good story get left unfinished. Keep up the good work!
Lord Rilten is one of the more respected healers in Rivendell, and is a good friend of Elrond, and of Thranduil. I’m gald you like my story, more will be added soon!
WOW!!!I really like your story.Please write more soon.
GREAT STORY, POST MORE SOON!! Can’t wait to see how he gets himself out of the hole that is quickly being dug.
I really enjoy this story, but it’s a little unclear to me weither Legolas or Mertose is the older brother.
Come on, update, it is a wonderful story! Post More SOON!!
More, more! I’m hooked now, I really want to know what happens next, and who the mysterious person in the cellar is, and whether the lovely lady is really as dull as our Hero thinks she is… Please carry on the good work!
You want reviews, I’ll give you reviews: POST MORE POST MORE POST MORE!!!!! Before long I’ll need to start over so I can remember what is going on……POST MORE!!
Ooooooooooohhhhhhh……. update! Pleeeease!!!
yay, it finally updated. Post more soon.
lol~that was cute. you should keep posting, your story keeps getting better and better.
Awesome! Write more please! Cheers, mellon nin!
Great story. Post more soon.
Ooooooooh! The suspense!! Update soon pleeeeaaaasse!!!
Dang, my reviews sound like a broken record or a computer giving it’s praise, but my vocab is limited. Keep posting and I’ll keep reading and giving my boring reviews…..ok, so this is my second review since the last update……
Ohh, so mischievious!! Post more soon.
very interesting and well written, i cant wait for you to continue writing the next parts to the story! It is the kind of story that pulls you into it without tearing your head off with it! Good job!
Post more soon.
Excellent! I really like it and look forward to the next chappie! Cheers, mellon!
Great story, keep posting. Could you do me a favor and name your chappies different things, more than chap. 1, chap 2, etc. it’s kinda hard to remember the last chapter I have read, and it’s tough to go through several chapters to find the right one. thanks, keep posting.
I enjoyed this! Especially the relationship between Thranduil & Mertose!
Wow. That’s the only thing I can think of saying right now. Wonderful story; it has everything, the plot, romance, scenery..Keep it up, I’m eagerly awaiting the next chapter!
awww……keep posting.
wow…usually i can’t stand romance, but your story is good…. i like your writeing style. hope you continue this story ^_^
This is such a great story, please keep writing.
aww…come on…..what kind of cliffie is that??? post more soon please. I love how your story is starting to get a little bit more depth to it. Keep posting.
wow! that was a great story! i can’t wait for more to come out! thnak you for writing this!!! -Eyowen
I think this story is very good,exept you should write more chapters it is the best story out of ALL of them.
AWSOME!!! Pleeeeease write more!
oooh! i love your story! you know, you should make Mertose run away so he doesnt have to marry Kitballwen and secretly marries Vicara! (dude that would be awesome!)
~me
Thank you, thank you, thank you for finally writing chp. 13. I can’t wait for the next one!
I really like this new chapters,pleeeeeeease hurry up with Ch.14
I really really enjoy this fic. I can’t wait for the next chapter. Please continue soon or I might just die of eagerness… If that’s possible…
Thank you, thank, thank you for finally writing chp. 14. I was beginning to think you weren’t going to. I can’t wait for chp. 15, so exciting!
*Gasp*
Write more!! I can’t wait…
What happens?
OMGoodness! Keep going! Great! what happens? :O…hurry up! XD
This is one of the most amazin stories I have ever read..I can’t wait for chapter 15!!! I hope to be as good as you someday!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I NEED MORE!!!!!!!! (Gr8 story ;))
OMG!I think im in love with the writer(lol)it’s amazing!every single thing!well now,will he be able to marry his true love or will be married to that wicked witch?I can’t wait for the next chapter!
PLZZZZ hurry with chapter 16!!!!!!! I LOOVVVVVEEE this story!!!!!
hey! keep going! I can´t wait to find out what´s next, lol!!!
I LOOOOVE this story!!! Please, write more!!!
Curse all those projects ;p
OHHH ….Plz write more!!!!
OMG DAT WUZ AWESUM!!
I LUVED IT! well gud!
Ahhh! That was wonderful!! I Loved it!
Very good! Nice and long! It ended a bit abruptly, but you did very well!
Wow! Thanks for finishing it! I loved it! Please write another story. Your fan,
-Eyowen