The sequel to forbidden Love

Legolas Speaks

               I laughed as I we both collapsed against the soft comfort of the spring grass. My long locks fluttered around me as my lover slipped his arms around my waist pulling me closer to him. Nearly half a year has passed when we found each other again. Everything since then has been like a dream. The long reality of my loneliness at the havens was forgotten m now. I was content and Estel and I are together again.

               "I think I win…"He whispered as his lips found my own and his free hand went to finger my hair. I leaned against him willingly, never wanting him to leave my side.

                "You win? I reached the clearing long before I could even hear you approaching!" I protested as my own arms slipped around his shoulders.

               "Ah, but I said the edge of the clearing… and if I am not mistaken, my beautiful… I was there first." He smiled at the look on my face as arms lifted my completely into his embrace.

               "Cheater." I pretended to frown but laid my face upon his chest.

               We stayed for a while in each other's arms. It was strange, looking into his deep gray eyes. I could never figure out whether he was truly content. I had turned him down when we came close to joining our bodies. I know it is nothing but childish behavior but I did not know if I could... the incident that stripped me of my purity still lingered on my mind. I still fear that he may judge me upon that. I loved him so, and I had long been afraid that he may become bored with me and move on. He had always seemed too good to be mine.

               "You are getting quite good with that." He gestured toward my bow as we sat down to make camp. I smiled thoughtfully at the comment. Since I have been stripped of my magic, it just seemed appropriate to learn to defend myself in other ways.

               "Thanks… I had a good teacher…"I replied complimenting him in return. I unrolled our blankets as he set up camp. "I'll fetch some water and firewood now," I informed him, "Dusk is approaching and I want to be back before it gets completely dark."

               "Be careful." Aragorn called as he looked around for rocks.

               "I will." I assured him as I strapped on my quiver and bow just in case. I did not think that there is any immediate danger around these places; at least, I have seen none.

               I picked up as much dry wood as quickly as I possibly could and placed them under my right arm. I then approached the stream and filled up the water we needed.

Aragorn Speaks-

               I never believed that I would be able to have him in my arms again but we are together and after all this time it still amazes me. The day I saw Legolas's perfect blond hair shimmering in the light, believing that either I had died or he was an angel. The pain was behind us now, and we are together. Just the way it was meant to be.

               "Estel… there are others…" A harmonious voice disrupted my thoughts as I looked up towards my pretty elf making the fire.

               "Others?" I repeated as his sapphire eyes glistened.             

               "I saw footprints by the stream… they did not look human to me." The blond beauty nodded, "We should keep an eye out."

               I nodded in agreement and offered to take the first watch for the night. "Mmmmm…Estel…not now…I'm tired… " Legolas moaned softly as I kissed him hard and letting him lean towards me.

"Sleep…fairest…" The pretty elf rested in my lap, his hair brushed against my skin as he tossed a little bit before falling asleep. I watched as his glinting eyes grew vacant and his breathing slowed.

               I loved him so much… yet we have not yet made love. So many times we came close to yet I sensed his tenseness and fear… I did not wish to rush him. I was perfectly content just holding him near and having him with me.

               I had nearly dozed off when war cries echoed around me and the elf in my arms awoke with a start. Legolas breathed deeply as he brushed his golden locks from his face and turned to me.

               "Shall we go see?" He said anxiously, "It sounds like there is someone who needs of quick assistance." I nodded as I picked up my sword. Legolas darted ahead of me his eyes focused on the light in the distance.

               "There are many goblins..." He muttered as his hands trailed to his bow, "and a man, a man that needs help."

               "Careful…" I grasped his wrist, for this was the first time that he was fight in battle this way, without his magic. It was much different from hunting. Legolas nodded and gave my hand a squeeze before setting an arrow upon his bow.

              My eyes focused on the man that was trying to hold back the enemy alone. I sympathized and quickly came to his aid. My lover drove off most of the creatures in the distance as we fought of the remaining ones. The stranger beside me took a blow to his ribs and nearly fell as another spear penetrated him. I quickly slain his foes and lifted his body towards safety. It was not as easy as I had hoped, for he was a strong man.

               Once I set him down, my gaze fell on Legolas who was close to being pinned by a massive creature twice his size. His weapons lay forgotten a few feet away. I quickly picked up the bow and pierced his foe with an arrow. My lover was able to regain his balance and slay the beast.

               "Are you alright?" I breathed as I hugged him. The blond beauty nodded as a slight blush crept to his cheeks. I could tell that he was embarrassed by what just happened.

               "Is he…" Legolas whispered as his slender hand went to lift the bulk man.

Legolas Speaks-

               My breath nearly went away when my eyes met those of the man lying before me. The same man that had tried to force me into marriage by poisoning my lover and I. I looked up at Aragorn, if I tell him about it… he would slay the man for sure. He had not noticed… obviously.

               But I was sure that the one I loved would not do so until the wounded man is well. He had more dignity than that. As I began to tend his injuries my hands trembled violently. Painful memories came flooding back in a flash-

He came to me in the night… placing his arms around my waist pulled me to the wall. His hands traced every bit of my body… I nearly cried… but he did not take me. If he had done so… I probably would not be here today. I had never told Aragorn about this…and I do not intend to.

"Please…."

"Are you not enjoying this as much as I am?"

"… I… I can't… why are you doing this?"

"…There is no need to ask if you cannot see the measure of your own beauty…"

"…I will die if you do… I promise you…"

"If you die… there would be no one to save your lover from the same fate… the difference is the pain he will feel…."

"No! Let him go… please…"

He did not want me dead so he did not do what he set out to. I knew that if I had not spoken the words, he would have more than willingly.

               "Oh Valar…" I whispered as my trembling hands faltered and tears were slipping from my face. No… I can't cry now… this is ridiculous. It happened too long ago… how can it still haunt me like this?"

               "What's wrong…"Aragorn whispered taking my hand into his.

               "Nothing… I… can you hand me some bandages in my bag?" I said softly turning away from him so he would not see the tear streaks upon my face. He reluctantly nodded as I took the chance to wipe my eyes.

I am so afraid to save the man but I can't just leave him like this. Even through the torture and suffering he put us through… he still saved my life. I could not forget that. My mother had always taught me benevolence, although I have discarded it for many years. We would leave him as soon as he is well, I decided firmly.

               I hid his face from view, shading it with the hood of his cloak. I hated keeping secrets from my lover but it was the best I could do under the circumstances. I bandaged his wounds and cleaned the blood off his body and face. Aragorn rekindled the fire and handed me some water from his flask.

               "Thank you." I whispered letting him hold me as I came to sit beside him.  

               "He is lucky to have a gorgeous savior such as you."

               I smiled at him as I immersed myself in the warmth of his body.

Boromir Speaks-

               I opened my eyes to the light as I saw an two figures whispering to each other through the dawn. I gasped to see the beautiful elf that has been the depth of my guilt and despair for all these years. Legolas, the exquisite elven beauty that I was lucky enough to behold but I took advantage of his feelings for my own lustful desires.

               I could not help but cringe as I saw the man holding the pretty figure tightly in his arms. They deserved each other… one so brave, strong, and noble, the other so beautiful, kind, and mesmerizing.

               I closed my eyes and pretended to be still asleep as the sharp yet kind elven eyes floated towards me. Why did they save me? Did they not recognize me? Yes, that had to be it. There is no other way.

Aragorn Speaks

               I sensed my lover's pain as I held him….something was wrong. He seems close to tears. I cannot remember last I saw him this way. Whatever it is… it has something to do with the stranger.