One More Moment in time for the Royal Wedding: Oropher speaks to Thranduil early in the morning on the day he will marry Êlúriel. It is very beautiful father and son moment.
A moment--man to man--between Thranduil and his soon-to-be father-in-law, Nendúril, father of Êlúriel. He learns part of a sad tale that Êlúriel tells him over time.
**Exclusive**: This tale is part of the “as yet untitled” stand-alone book that is related to The Kingdom of the Woodland Realm Trilogy.
Thorin: I want peace and quiet on this journey so don’t start talking about anything not pertaining to the task at hand.
Kíli: What does that mean?
Fíli: Uncle means for you to keep quiet. You don’t talk about anything interesting.
Kíli: I do, too, Fíli. You don’t talk about anything interesting.
Thorin: Why don’t you both keep quiet? That way neither one of you has to say anything.
Kíli: What if I have to go to the bathroom or I need to ask a question?
Fíli: No one cares if you have to go to the bathroom, Kíli.
Kíli: Well, what if I want to ask a question, Fíli? I have lots of questions. I have one now. What are we going today?
Fíli: How would Uncle know? This journey was unexpected.
Kíli: How can we go on an unexpected journey, Fíli? You have to know what to expect in order to know where you’re going.
Thorin: Why did I bring you two with me?
Fíli: Mother said we needed to get out more.
Kíli: She also said it was your turn to deal with us. What does that mean, Uncle?
Thorin: It’s like there is no escaping you two.
“The stars are witness to this love and they have begun to tell it. Your fight will not be with Nimeithel, for I know she would love Êlúriel. Your fight will be with Oropher. If your will is as strong as this love, you will win, Thranduil.”--Elranduil to Thranduil (The Kingdom of the Woodland Realm: Book II The Saga of Thranduil by J.M.Miller) Chapter IV: Love in Eryn Galen (Pt. II)