DINNER

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    Verena's whole body shook as she was ushered into the palace by the maids. She was wearing a very pretty dark blue dress, and she had only a simple braid in her beautiful hair

 She was wearing a very pretty dark blue dress, and she had only a simple braid in her beautiful hair

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As he entered the dining room, she saw Thranduil and his father talking together. Verena felt even more nervous, because there was only herself, Thranduil, and the Elvenking Oropher in the room.

She gives curtsy to both of them

"Aah Verena, my child" King Oropher greeted warmly "come, little one"

Verena walked slowly, Oropher took Verena's hand, and he gave Oropher a deep curtsy.

"Now I understand why my son chose you. You are the perfect girl" Oropher complimented

"Thank you, Your Highness. You compliment me so much, I'm just an ordinary girl"

"Sit down, my child"  King Oropher offered

They all sat down, and the food began to be served

"So, Verena. How are your parents?" King Oropher asked

"They're good, but it's been quite a struggle in Lindon since several ports have been closed. And Númenor has cut off trade ties," Verena replied

"That's what I was just talking about with Thranduil. These Numenoreans.... I don't know what got into them to believe in Sauron. For the sake of the cursed Valar they are" King Oropher said angrily

Verena smiled

"And by the way, Verena. Have you told them about the wedding plans yet?"

Verena nodded "I wrote them a few days ago. Maybe they will arrive tomorrow" Verena answered

Suddenly Feren rushed in

"What's wrong, Feren?" King Oropher asked

"Forgive my impudence, Aran Nin, but you are urgently needed in the council room. it's urgent" Feren said

Thranduil and King Oropher looked at each other "Tell them I'll be right there" Oropher replied

Feren nodded and left the room

"Excuse me, I have to go. You both go on without me" Oropher stood up, but Thranduil held his hand

"Adar, is there something urgent?" Thranduil asked, worried

"I can handle it. You keep Verena company, show her around after this" With that King Oropher hurriedly left the room Verena and Thranduil looked at each other with worried eyes.
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       Thranduil took Verena to his chamber

"This is your room?" she asked

"And soon it will be ours" Thranduil answered

Verena sits on Thranduil's bed, she sees a sketchbook on his bed "what is this?"

"THERE NOTHING!" Thranduil wants to take the book

Verena quickly stood up and opened the book.And how surprised she was when she saw the book was full of paintings of her face. "You painted it?"

Thranduil hugged Verena from behind "do you like it?"

"I look ugly. I'm embarrassed"

"No. You're perfect." Thranduil buried his head in Verena's neck

Suddenly there was a knock on the door

"Who?" Thranduil asked

"It's Gallion" He replied

"Gallion? What's wrong?"

"Apologize, Ernil nin. I was ordered to take Lady Verena home, and you were told to meet Aran Nin as soon as possible in his private chamber"

Thranduil and Verena looked at each other, they were both worried

"What is it?" Verena asked

"I'm afraid, I don't have the right to answer"

"Fine. You go and meet your father. I'll go back and rest" Verena rubbed Thranduil's face

Thranduil nodded.
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   Thranduil entered his father's chamber, and he saw Oropher holding a letter in his hand, and his face showed concern.

"Do you summoned me, Adar?"

"Ion, come in" Oropher invited

"What is it?" Thranduil asked

"Numenor. They all perish under the power of the Valar"

Thranduil glared "what happened?!"

"Valar drowned all the cities of Númenor, and now Sauron has flown and declared war on the Eldar. Gil Galad needs us"

"But, Adar. What about my wedding?!"

Oropher sighed "if you can't wait, ask her to marry you in two days and after that we meet in lindon. Ask Verena if she will"

Thranduil confused "adar...." He slumped in his father's chair

Oropher approached his son "forgive me, we are on the verge of war. I have no other choice" Oropher hugged Thranduil's head tightly "let's finish this. And live in peace together after this"

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