A/N: Okay. I started over. This is the first chapter of my first story. If it's bad, I'm sorry. This is not a Mary Sue, because there is no girl involved gasps I know. It's not like me, but I think it'll change my writing for the better. Though…the character is a female, but not a person. It's OC in a way. Have at it.
Opening his eyes, the elf came back to reality. The cool breeze was flowing through the marble hall, creating a comfortable atmosphere. He realized he was in Gondor, a peace-filled city, and the horrors of war no longer. Turning away from the window, facing the stressed King, who was dealing with paperwork on expanding Gondor's borders into Mordor and making the evil place, less evil and more on the side of good. There was no enemy so life was going smoothly for the families and people of Middle Earth.
"Estel, take a break, you've been at this paperwork for ages." The elf joked, waving a hand in front of his friend's face as if trying to get him to focus.
"I would love to mellon nin but I just can't. Life happens you know. As do my duties." He smiled at his disappointed friend. He waited at least ten seconds before setting his pen down.
"And no one said that duties
can't extend to riding."
A smile appeared on the elf's
face. That always worked with him. Aragorn was so soft.
"That's what I thought. We can come up with an excuse anyway. We always seem to be able to do that." He walked with his friend down the hall. The large throne room doors swung open, revealing the rush of air that went past the two, a sign of relief on the King's face.
"Its nice out. I'm glad I got out of there." He turned left, towards the stables. The elf followed with delight of the outdoors. Elves just can't stay cooped up forever.
"Same. I love staying with you and Arwen Aragorn, but sometimes I feel like a stabled horse. Needing to fulfill my need of the outdoors and nature."
"I understand." He opened and quickly shut the door to the stable. Brego and Arod whinnied at the sight of their masters. The elf patted the white stallion's nose softly while whispering encouraging words in elvish to the horse.
"I still cannot understand how elves are so in tune with nature. I would love to know how."
"It's just our nature. The world around us has to be respected, and I believe all animals care somewhat about their environment." Legolas didn't bother to tack Arod, as many elves didn't.
"Unfortunately humans and many others don't take that into consideration. I wish more races were more like elves." Aragorn put his hand on his friend's shoulder before they mounted and rode down the seven levels of Minas Tirith.
Before they left the gates, a guard came up to the two.
"My Lord, where do you wish to leave to?"
Aragorn thought for a second before answering.
"Doing a routine check on all the outskirts of the small villages and cities. Just to be sure of danger."
"Ah. Well, proceed, good day your Majesty." He moved and the two friends exited the city. They trotted slowly across the plains, engaged in conversation.
"I cannot believe there was a war here. It seems like so long ago now."
"It was a quick clean up as well. I feel like so little died but it was just spread out. The grief was outstanding." Legolas shook his head at the many graves lined up around the outside of the fields. "I'm just glad they were very loyal to you."
Aragorn put his head down in remembrance of the honorable few. How was he fortunate to have survived? He was the one they wanted. It didn't matter now, all of Middle Earth was at peace. For now.
TBC
A/N: I know. It wasn't very long. I don't care. A chapter is a chapter in my book. Well how about that huh? Legolas visiting, gotta cause something! XD Here are the elvish references:
Mellon Nin My Friend