Legolas x Reader Training for The King pt.2

    The next day was non-stop training. You could barley sleep the previous night because of how excited you were. Well that was a big mistake. You attempted lots of things. Archery, knife throwing, hand-to-hand combat with Talia. You could say it went well with other activities than others. And all Legolas would do was to stand and stare at you or tell you to do it again or even that you weren't good enough. Great motivation. 
    "First Fight." He called and everyone stopped what they were doing. You gulped. The advisor leaned over into his ear probably telling who he wanted to see get beaten up. Legolas took one glance at you then back to his advisor.
    " Heaven help me. Please?" You begged in your thoughts. 
    "(Y/n) and Amara please step fourth." He had to say it. Out of all the elves here, it just had to be you. You walked nervously up to him and another female elf that looked like nothing but skin and bones. She would be easy. Right?
    "To the fighting courtyard everyone. You two walk with me." He stepped down from the bench and started walking to the courtyard. Others started to follow you and the other elf. Knots grew in your stomach with every step you took. You managed to glance back at Talia once who gave you a weak smile. He lead you to the courtyard and ordered the two of you onto what looked like a big concrete slab and begin fighting. 
    You swallowed your fear and got into a fighting stand. Just like you and Talia practiced. For 10 minutes. Amara did the same and the two of you started circling each other like wolves claiming territory.
    "Today would be nice." Legolas said with his arms crossed. Amara stuck first and you dodged and ran to the other side still in a fighting position. You threw a punch but she grabbed your arm and twisted it in a way you didn't know it could be twisted and it hurt. You let out a small cry. You kicked at her until she let go and you were going to kick Her but she just grabbed your ankle and spun you in the air then hit the ground.
    "C'mon (Y/n)! She's nothing but skin and bone!" Talia called. You got back up and charged at her. Just like you would with your brother, You started punching at her gut with groans coming out of her. She kneed you in the stomach and got you to the ground again with a blow to the face. 
    "Enough." Legolas ordered. Amara backed off and you got up slowly from the pain. " Tell me what happened." You looked up at Legolas with a bloody lip.
    "I didn't win..." You half whispered. He smirked at you.
    "Wrong! You were weak and didn't strategize. Get her out of my sight." He ordered. Talia and another male elf came and helped you up and get to the healers room.

    "Man I didn't think he could be such a jerk." Talia said as the healer put stuff on your lip.
    "He was right though. I am weak-"
    "No!No!No!" Talia cut you off. "You just need more practice. Then you'll kick butt." You smiled at her. 
    "It was quite entertaining though. Everyone was rooting for you." The male elf said who had helped you to the healers. Talia raised an eyebrow at him.
    "Is that suppose to make her feel better or are you just being like Prince jerk-face?" Talia snapped. He laughed.
    "Only telling her what happened on the sidelines."
    "Asshole."
    "Nice to meet you too."
    "Guys enough." You finally butt in. "What is your name?"
    "Arahaelon. It means Noble and Wise." He replied. Talia snorted. 
    "Well dinner will be soon and I am starving. So let's go!" Talia helped you up and the three of you walked to the mess hall. On the way, Elves were rushing back and fourth everywhere.
    "Did someone die?" Talia asked. Then one wounded elf after another were being taken to the healer.
    "Good thing we left." Arahaelon whispered. You nodded.

    Dinner was full of laughter from Arahaelon and some of his friends. Talia would make fun of him and make you laugh harder. You regained yourself when you felt someone touch your shoulder making you jump. You turned around to be facing Legolas.
    "How are you feeling?" He asked his hand still on your shoulder.
    "F-fine. Why?" You replied.
    "Yeah why would you care? Half an hour ago you could care-less about her." Talia scolded. Talia really likes speaking her mind doesn't she.
    "Just making sure we don't want to be sending anyone home already. Especially one who could learn to fight better." He replied to her. He patted your shoulder and left.
    "What was that all about?" Arahaelon asked.
    "I think, he likes you (Y/n)." Estelon, another new friend added to your group who was friends with Arahaelon. You felt your face heating up.
    "No. He was a jerk anyway."

    The four of you walked around Mirkwood until it was time for bed. You and Talia settled down for bed until you could hear her snoring a little. 

    Way before anyone would be up which would be in a few hours, you got up and put your clothing on. You slipped out of your room and race-walked to the training yard.
    First you started with the punching bags. Beating them hard with anger coming out of each blow. You were going to become stronger and kick the next asshole's ass who told you otherwise.

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    Legolas watched (Y/n) from above on the roof of the palace. Every movement she made he knew she would get stronger. And he wanted to help her with that too.