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( The story is about Legolas protecting Estel for the first time. Legolas takes it that Lord Elrond is bias against him, but actually, Lord Elrond loves all of them equally. But Legolas and Estel have been captured, can both be saved? Will Legolas forgive Lord Elrond? )
Legolas shoves Estel away from him. " Why? " Estel questions. Legolas looks away and he tugs himself in his bed. He turns away from Estel, and cries secretly. Estel did nothing, he breathed in deeply and walked out of the room, shutting the door, leaving no gap, no light.
They just had a tough day, Lord Elrond had reprimanded them for playing around too much, too often. The young prince had been good friends with Estel since young, playing together, finding orcs, etc.. Being boys, they loved to fight and act like real warriors in a battle. But Legolas is an elf, Estel is a mortal. That was the only difference between the two. Being an immortal, Legolas was tasked to protect Estel. Legolas did it willingly, but when he fails, he blames himself. He closes his heart, his mind, from the world, from the rest.
The next morning, Legolas woke up early to prepare breakfast for Lord Elrond, Estel and the brothers. He sat down with them for breakfast. " Legolas and Estel, today you will follow the guards and other elves for Orc hunting round Rivendell. " Lord Elrond demands. Legolas kept mum, and after some time, he says," okay...". They set off early and Legolas walks briskly to the stable. Estel and him have yet to talk since yesterday. Legolas looks at Estel and asks, " you ready? " Estel nods. " let's go then! " Legolas replies and they rode in front of the other elves.
On the road, it was quiet, dead quiet, till it send shivers down their spines. Estel tries to lighten the mood and tension, unaware of the danger lying ahead of them. " Legolas, can you teach me french? I heard from Ada that you know French, " Estel asks curiously. Legolas stops and stares at Estel. He took a deep breath and continues riding, not replying Estel. Estel seemed disappointed. Without turning back, Legolas knew the little one was upset that he had been ignored. Legolas gives a tiny grin and shouts out to him, " No problem, but let's hunt for orcs now! " Before Legolas could hear Estel reply, his sharp elf ears sense some rustling among the bushes. " Stay together! " Legolas orders.
The next moment, he hears the screaming of elves. He turns back and see the orcs attacking them from behind. Legolas rides back, taking Estel hands, asking him to ride close to him. It was the first time, they had a counter attack. Legolas takes out his bow and arrow, aiming at one of the orcs. The arrow hit its target. Bull's eye!
Many elves were unprepared and this time round, the orcs came strong and fierce. They were heavily weaponed, with great and strong armour. Legolas and Estel got down their horses to save their friends, killing orcs one after another, without any sweat. Estel who thought that it was over, they had killed all the orcs, was wrong. Legolas's sharp eyes saw an arrow coming towards Estel from behind. Legolas shouts out to him, asking him to get out of the way. Estel was shocked, but did as what he was told. The arrow pierced right into Legolas's arm. Legolas dropped his sword.
A larger pack of orcs stormed towards them. Those unhurt elves stood close to Legolas and Estel. Legolas assured Estel that he was fine. Legolas picked up his sword and braced himself for the attack though the injury hurt him badly. He looked at his wound, which was bleeding, then looks at Estel, smiling at him and giving him a pat on his shoulder.
Things aren't that fortunate all the time. They were clearly outnumbered this time round. Both Estel and Legolas were unconscious and injured in the attack. The Orc leader wanted his friends to capture those two, and use them as bargaining chips, or perhaps for some fun and entertainment.