Disclaimer: Lord of the Rings does not belong to me. I wish it did though, maybe I'd make enough money so I didn't have to have a cruddy job and could afford to buy my textbooks for this semester.
Notes: The beginning of the story takes place at the end of the movie. So it's at the very beginning of The Two Towers, if you're interested. Also, this story is *slash*, which means there are relationships between two men, specifically Aragorn and Legolas. If you don't like that sort of thing, then leave now. Any flames will be MST'd and laughed at by my friends and I ^_^
Prologue
~Aragorn's POV~
"Let's hunt some Orc," I heard myself say as I turned to leave. Would they follow? I waited and was rewarded with a shout from Gimli. He was not the company I sought, though Gimli was a good friend. No, I was holding out for a sign of assent from the elf. If he didn't come, I thought, I wouldn't be able to pull off this insane rescue attempt. No, I couldn't...and, truth be told, I didn't want to. Legolas is a good friend and traveling companion, I always feel at ease when he is near.
~Legolas's POV~
He waits for me to answer. I know this and yet, I say nothing. I want to come with him and the dwarf, if only for the sakes of Meriadoc and Peregrin. But I'm afraid to. Yes, me. The proud elf, the Prince of Mirkwood, is frightened. Not because of the perils we are to face or the fact that Gandalf is no longer here to guide us. No, it is not that at all. I am afraid that I might be alone with him. I am afraid of what may happen. And yet...I can't help but wish for it.
I do not deny that I have desired the man they call Strider for some time now. Ever since he fell into my arms, while we were navigating through the deep mines of Moria, I have known that mere companionship with this dark beauty will never be enough. And yet, I despair. For this love I would give freely will never be returned. Aragorn has sworn himself to Arwen. Even if I were not opposed to breaking up relationships, I could not bear to bring heartbreak upon the granddaughter of Galadriel. Even so, I can not bear to be apart from him. I have made my decision. I will go with the dwarf and the man I dream of every single night under the pale moonlight. I may not be able to tell him of my feelings, but I shall do all that is in my power to protect him from harm.
Well, there's the first chapter. I know it's incredibly short, but there's more to come, if it's received well enough ^_^ As always, comments would be appreciated!