A/N Well, I'm going to start slow and easy, like I said. Would you still review upon the idears I had?? Please?
Luv Jane
1. Safe and Sound
A soft whimper came from the human when Legolas shifted, turning his head to the strong man's chest. Legolas wasn't really awake though, he just liked to snuggle up to the warmth the human's body spread. He needed the warmth, he still hadn't adjusted to this new life-style he was forced to live.
Asleep also, Aragorn moved his arms around the elf, hugging him closer, sharing his own warmth. It had become such a habit, he even did it asleep.
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It had been about seven months now, Legolas' recovery was going slowly and this time the reason was as clear as it could be, though much harder to live with...for the elf. Legolas had lost his healing ability to the sickness which had claimed him. His warmth had returned, indeed, though like it was of a human, not the warmth of an elf. The King had found himself shivering still, but he knew he had to learn to live with it. His immortality had not left though, to the relieve of all the elves and especially Aragorn.
Legolas lived day by day, slowly recovering, in body and spirit. Aragorn was there always, by his side, ignoring his duties as a king for a while. He had spoken to his people in the early days of Legolas' recovery, in which he had still been unconsiouss. He had told them he had urgent business in Rivendell, where Aragorn and Legolas now lived. He appointed Gandalf to lead Gondor for a while, Gandalf gladly excepted it, "For as long as necessery Son of Arathorn, heal Legolas with your own soul, he will need you" the wizard had answerd upon his request.
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Aragorn opened his eyes and saw the light of dawn shining peacefully through their window. He then moved his vision to the sleeping elf next to him, "He's so much more human now..." Aragorn thought, not knowing to be happy or sad about it. "He can get sick, though faster as some humans. He feels warmth within him, equal to the warmth a human would feel. And he sleeps with his eyes closed..." Aragorn sighed as he rested his head against his pillow once more. He tightend his grip around the elf in his arms and was just glad of the fact he still had Legolas with him.
"Hmmmmm....awake already my love" the elf murmerd. Aragorn losend his grip and smiled warmly at the archer's face, "Indeed my heart, how is it you are fairing this morning?"
"Fairly well I must say, though I would feel lots better when........no..never mind" a small smile went unnoticed by Aragorn. "What? What would make you feel better love?" Aragorn moved his fingers, lifting the elf's chin up slow and gentle. "Nothing dearest, it is nothing" Legolas lowered his gaze once more. "Speak my love, tell me what makes you feel better" Aragorn was getting slightly inpatient until he noticed the small smile curled upon the elven lips. "You little teaser" Aragorn said, holding Legolas tightly as to wrestle him, yet he did so gently.
In a moment Legolas had released himself from the man's grip and had him pinned down to the bed, the elf's body upon the man's. "Being so gently to a worthy opponent may prove your downfall" Legolas grinned.
The man laughed merrily about his lover's actions, "So you punish me for going easy on you....Then I will take your advise". It only took Aragorn mere seconds before pinning his lover down the other way around.
Legolas' face cringed for a moment, still feeling little pain in his body, but laughed afterwards. He lifted his face, ready to kiss his lover, but Aragorn's face was just a few inches to far away. Aragorn smiled at the archer's efforts, yet made no attempt to help him.
"C'mon Aragorn, what would make me feel better is only a simple kiss from you" the elf made his most sorrowfull face and much to his pleasure, Aragorn fell for it.
The man lowered his face slowly, licking his lips softly. Legolas forgot all his teasing thoughts and was hypnotized by the man's lips. He did not even notice it when Aragorn had released his hands, as they were making their way to the elf's face.
"I love you Aragorn..." Legolas only said before the soft and gentle lips of his lover fell upon him.....
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"Welcome Mitrandir, what news do you bring from Gondor?" Elrond invited the old Istari into his home. "No news from Gondor my friend, all is peacefull in the land of men" Gandalf smiled, "How is it you are fairing then?". "Quite well, it seems like all has fallen into it's place, a huge puzzle complete" The old lord of Rivendell answerd. "Almost completed" Gandalf added to the wize lord's words. "Indeed, you speak truly my old wizard friend, when the two kings will reunite together to rule their lands together, all will be well, although I worry about the reaction of the people of Gondor" Elrond spoke wisely, "indeed the men perhaps would not understand about a male/male relationship, perhaps they would dissaprove of it... Then again, they know Aragorn to be a wise and good ruler, they would not abandon him in his caue or decisions" Gandalf soothed the elf's worries. "Indeed Gandalf, you are right, Aragorn has been a good ruler and the people know that" Elrond nodded and a smile lit his features. "I believe you could be delighted with a good meal and a comfortable bed after your long journey from Gondor". Gandalf nodded, indeed he felt weary, traveling for so long.
"Come my friend, I will show you your quarters, then I will accompagnie you in a good meal" Elrond spoke as he gently patted the wizard on his shoulder.
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"C'mon then Aragorn, you promised!" Legolas called out from under the waterfall. "But Legolas..." Aragorn pleaded, "I don't feel like swimming at all". "No, you promised to take me for a swim, since you won't let me go alone, you'l have to join me" the human could hear Legolas laugh from onder the water. "The water's great" he added. "Well, if I leave you alone right now, then I would not be obligated to enter that cold water now would I?" The ranger asked. "You forget Aragorn, I feel warm and cold the same way humans do now" a hint of sadness could be heard in the elf's voice. "But if you insist on staying aside and to leave, I will not stop you in any way".
Aragorn sighed, he did not want to leave, he loved to see his lover bathe. And he indeed forgot about Legolas' condition, if he said the water was great, it was now great according to human standards as well. Making a decision he stood from the place he sat, "You better watch out, I'm coming in" Aragorn spoke. On the other side of the waterfall a smile crept upon the elf's features, he had hoped Aragorn would join him, he loved to be around the man, to touch his skin and to be held, so all of his troubles would be blown away.
Aragorn quickly looked around and when he did not notice anyone else around, he undressed and joined the elf in the water. "Now come out of there my love, do not linger behind that waterfall" the man called out.
Without answering, Legolas dove through the wall of water gracefully, making almost no water splash when he touched the water. Aragorn watched in amazement as he saw Legolas dive into the water, coming up just inches in front of Aragorn's face.
The blond hair of the elf shone as if they were spon from pure gold, his face more angelic then ever before and Aragorn found himself staring open mouthed at the beauty before him.
"What is it Aragorn?" Legolas looked behind him, "What seems to be wrong?" his face turned back to the Ranger's. Aragorn could feel the elf's breath caress his skin, he felt a strange tingling in his body, as if the elf had never been so close. He was staring still, desiring the lips before him...
"Ara...." the human had caught the archer's lips in mid-sentence. It was a deep fiery kiss, one different from all the others they had experienced together. Legolas felt himself melt away in his lover's lips and opened his mouth slowly. Aragorn's tongue slit in, playing with the elf's ever so gentle and passionate. Arms held the other one's body, while hands were entangled in hair and caressing the other one's body.
The elf felt a comforting warmth enter his body, a warmth which had givin him hope in their last quest. Now he knew it's roots lay in the love Aragorn and he held for each other. Every time they would touch, kiss or make love, it would bloom and spread warmth within his body.
For minuts they were lost in each other's lips and touches, occasionally stopping to take breath.
"Huhum" the two stopped abrubtly at hearing someone grumble on the side. They turned their flushed faces aside and noticed the person finally. "I see things are going well between the two of you and I am glad to see so". "Gandalf! How long have you been here? How are you fairing?" Legolas said full of excitement, he had not seen the wizard in seven months now. "I am fairing quite well my elven king, now, shall we continue this conversasion over dinner when you are proparly dressed?" the wizard laughed silently.
Aragorn and Legolas' faces flushed, "Indeed my friend, dinner is served soon I presume". Gandalf nodded, "I offered to retrieve you, I hope you do not mind". "Not at all Gandalf, we will be up right away" Aragorn spoke as he smiled friendly. He had hoped to hear from Gandalf in person, in his letters he always wrote all was well in Gondor, but he longed to hear is old friends soothing words, he would be more at ease. The two lovers watched as Gandalf left the scenery. Aragorn made way to get dressed, but he was swirled back by the elf into a tight embrace. A kiss as placed upon his lips, "Do not forget I love you son of Arathorn".
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"Really Aragorn, all is well in Gondor, it is even quite boring....but it gives me the time to read the scrolls of magic and potions again. As head of the Istari, I am to know all of such." Gandalf grinned a little, knowing it had been quite a mistake to forget his lessons. Legolas laughed at the old man's words, "No blame can be placed upon you my friend, for you can save Middle-earth even without that knowledge".
"In that you speak truly King Greenleaf, now let us enjoy this meal" Elrond chimed in as other elves brought in the food.
After dinner Gandalf announced he went back to bed, for he was still weary and needed his rest, while Elrond went to his chambers to do his own private things. "Let us go outside to look upon the grace of the stars" Aragorn caught the elf's wrist and led him outside.
A couple of meters before their own door, which held access to the garden, Aragorn motioned for Legolas to lay down. Legolas did so and Aragorn joined him, "I am so glad you feel better my love". "I do too, but I mourn for what happend still" Legolas spoke sadly. "I understund my dearest, for it is not little to lose so many things all of a sudden".
"I understood she had been killed Aragorn, but she had still been alive, taught by Saruman and her whole knowledge of me excisted of lies. And I.....I never gave her a chance...I killed her indeed, like she had been saying all along" a tear fell from the elf's clear blue-green eyes. Aragorn turned in the grass and layed his eyes upon the fair elf as he wiped the tear away, "Do not feel like that Legolas, you did not kill Lea, you saved her. What you killed was the evil shadow which Saruman had placed above his innocent being, now she could pass on in peace" Aragorn had found the words he was looking for as was awarded when a smile lit the elf's features. "You are right my love, though it still hurts....as well as losing my healing ability and my warmth...". "I am sorry for forgetting this evening, I did not think before speaking, I apologize" Aragorn spoke truly, he had indeed not thought and regretted the words the instant the elf had pointed out his wrong. "I do not blame you Aragorn, for I forget too, we will learn to live with it" the elf smiled and caressed the man's face. "I could never be mad at you, you are my everything...my very life". Aragorn kissed the elf gently and layd himself back upon the soft grass. He did not need to speak of his affection for Legolas, the archer knew..
Legolas yawned widely as he and Aragorn layed in the grass still after a few more houres of talking, watching the stars in the clear night sky. "I see you are tired my love" Aragorn spoke, seating himself, "Let me accompagnie you to bed". Aragorn stretched out his hand and pulled the elf up. Legolas suddenly felt light-headed and swayed, but was caught by Aragorn, "Sorry" the elf whispered as he stood himself. Aragorn merily shook his head as the both made way to bed. "All is still not well....I hope he recovers more...." Aragorn thought.
A/N Well, that's the first chap! Hope ya liked it, review please. BTW review off the A/N before this chap as well, I still need idears!
Luv Jane