Against All Odds by Gilrean
Disclaimer: All lord of the Rings Characters, Places, Events, Races, ECT. Belong to Tolkien and not to me.
Warning- A/L Slash and rape in later chapters. Do not like it. Do not read it. Simple as that.
Rated R for rape, violence, and some lemony stuff in later chapters
Story takes place After RotK. Arwen conveniently never existed and so Aragorn is the unmarried King of Gondor.
Chapter 1
"Milord, you have a visitor."
"Hmm?" The King of Gondor from the book he had been reading. "Well, who is it?"
"Prince Legolas of Mirkwood, sire. Shall I send him in?"
"Yes, yes, of course. Send him in."
The servant left the throne room and entered again moments with a blonde haired elven prince.
Aragorn rose to greet his friend. "Legolas," he said smiling as he embraced the elf. "It is good to see you again mellon nín. How was your adventure with Gimli?"
Aragorn led the way to a table with a few chairs. Servants came and brought a tankard of ale for each of them.
"Oh it had its ups and downs." Legolas replied smiling as he sat down.
Aragorn laughed. "I can imagine. So what brings you so far from home, my friend?"
"Do I need a reason to visit an old friend?" Legolas said still smiling. Then he became serious. "Actually I had come to ask a favor of you."
"A favor? And what kind of a favor might that be?" Aragorn said curiously.
"Well we have been having some problems with strands of orcs on our borders lately. There have been too much for us to handle alone. I had come to ask for your help." Legolas explained.
"Well of course we will help but I am curious as to why you have not asked Rivendell or Lothlorien first as they are both closer to your borders than Gondor."
"We have sent messengers to both kingdoms but our messengers have not returned. I believe that whoever is sending the orcs does not wish for the kingdoms of the elves to unite."
"What do you mean 'whoever if sending the orcs?' You think that someone is behind the attacks?" Aragorn asked clearly surprised.
"Yes. I am nearly certain. The orcs are too organized to be acting on their own. We suspect that it is the doing of a rogue elf by the name of Maeglin. He had been sentenced to death years ago and escaped. Before he got away he swore he would have revenge on us on; on all elves."
"What was he sentenced for?"
"Oh, a multitude of things, all of which too gruesome to be mentioned." Legolas replied a disgusted look upon his face.
"But why would he choose orcs to attack with? I thought all elves hated orcs."
"Orcs were Elves once, you know. They were tortured and became orcs. I met Maeglin once and I can assure you that the torturing of elves into orcs would please him greatly. Besides, with what else could he attack? There are too few elves who would follow him and I doubt he could gain the support of men of any race."
"That is true. Well I will need some time to gather my men and make the city ready for my departure. I will have a room prepared for you and you are welcome to stay for as long as you wish."
"Really? Then you will help?" Legolas said.
"Of course Legolas. What would you have expected me to do, mellon nín?" Aragorn said with a smile.
"Hannon le Aragorn." Legolas replied his voice full of gratitude.
Elvish Translations
mellon nín – my friend
hannon le – I thank thee
Well there's the first chapter hope you all liked it. Read and Review! The faster you all review the more inclined to put up the next chapter I am.