It could be an orc warband. Orcs have always been enemies of the elves, and they might see Legolas as a valuable captive either for ransom or to torture. Another possibility is a rogue wizard. Wizards who have turned to the dark side often seek powerful beings to experiment on, and Legolas, with his elven magic and skills, would be an interesting subject.
Orcs would be a likely kidnapper. They have a long - standing enmity with the elves, and Legolas being an important elf, would be a valuable captive. They could either want to torture him for information or use him as a bargaining chip with the elves.
He would probably try to reason with the dwarves. Legolas is not one to jump into a fight immediately. He might try to explain that there is no need for such hostility and that elves and dwarves can resolve their differences in a more civilized way. If reasoning fails, he would then start to look for ways to break free from his bonds and overpower his captors using his elvish agility and archery skills.
One idea could be that Legolas is kidnapped by an old enemy of the elves. This enemy might want to use Legolas as a bargaining chip to get some powerful elven artifact. Another plot could involve a powerful dark magic user who kidnaps Legolas to drain his life force which is believed to be very strong due to his elven heritage. A third option is that he is kidnapped by a group who mistakes him for someone else who has great value to them.
One possible plot twist could be that the kidnappers are not who they seem. Maybe they are being controlled by an ancient evil force that wants to use Legolas for some dark ritual. Another twist could be that Legolas is kidnapped as a decoy to draw out his friends, and then the real target is revealed later. For example, the kidnappers might be after a powerful elven artifact that Legolas's friends possess.
Some fanfictions may also explore their adventures in different lands. Maybe they travel to a far - off realm that has its own unique magic and creatures. Here, they have to adapt to new situations and rely on each other even more. Their combined abilities, Aragorn's strength and leadership and Legolas' archery skills and elven senses, would be crucial in these adventures.
In fanfiction, the idea of Legolas being too young for the quest can be a great plot device. It can create internal conflict within the character. He may feel self - doubt due to his age, but at the same time, he has a strong sense of duty. This internal struggle can drive the story forward. Also, other characters might initially underestimate him because of his youth, only to be proven wrong later in the quest.
One great Legolas and reader fanfiction is 'In the Woods with Legolas'. It has a really immersive setting where the reader gets to go on an adventure in Middle - earth with Legolas. The descriptions of the forest and the interactions with Legolas are very well - written.
One common theme is friendship. Their bond is often explored, like how they support each other in difficult situations. For example, in many fics, Aragorn might be in a tough leadership decision and Legolas offers his unique perspective. Another theme is loyalty. They are always loyal to each other and to their cause, and this is often a central aspect of the stories.
Love and romance also feature often. It could be a love story between female Legolas and an original character created by the author. Or it could be a reimagined version of a relationship that was hinted at in the original works. Her elven grace and beauty make her an interesting character for love - related plotlines in these fanfictions.