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Authors note: This story will involve some erm... elf torture. Please don't hate me but I just thought I'd warn you before you all read it. Please enjoy.

Summary: When Legolas lover hides a deep secret it can only lead to pain and aguish for Legolas.

A secret untold

Chapter 1: The past returns

Araduial turned over in the beautiful Elven covers to face the open window. The sun shone brightly through the clear glass, leaving strips of light dancing across the bed. She felt Legolas stir beside her and turned back to face him. The sun highlighted his blonde hair and perfect jaw line. Araduial kissed him softly on the cheek.

"Good morning." Her voice was soft and gentle and Legolas loved to lie and listen to her talk. She folded back the covers of the bed and walked to find some clothes as Legolas slowly opened his eyes.

"I think I will go for a brief walk this morning before breakfast." She came back to the bed to kiss a now awake Legolas. He smiled up at her.

Legolas and Araduial had been together for 2 years now. Legolas had met her through a close friend of his, as Araduial hadn't been living in Mirkwood long. Legolas had never felt this way about anyone before and he loved Araduial with all his heart. He would do anything for her.

"Have a nice time and I will see you at breakfast." Legolas watched as she walked from the room. She had a way of making him smile though he wasn't sure why. Smiling still, he decided he had better get ready for breakfast.

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Araduial enjoyed walking through the trees of Mirkwood; especially early in the morning as the sun was beginning to rise above them. This morning it was particularly bright and the floor was highlighted with golden beams of light.

Almost one hour had passed and it was almost time for her to be heading back. As she turned around she heard a rustling behind a nearby tree. Wondering who or what it could be this early in the day she walked up to it and slowly around to the other side. There was nothing there. Thinking that it must be the breeze she began to head back again but once more a shadow caught her eye as it darted between two trees, this time a little further away. Slightly unnerved but thinking that it must a frightened animal she ignored it and made her way inside.

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It had been several weeks now and Araduial hadn't seen or heard anymore mysterious shadows in the trees. She had completely forgotten about that morning. She was safe here in Mirkwood and trusted the Elves that lived around her to protect her and her loved ones.

It was getting late one evening and Legolas and Araduial stood on their balcony watching the sun setting over the trees tops. It gave off a beautiful red glow and Araduial loved to sit here and share this view with Legolas.

It was whilst they were watching the setting sun that Araduial noticed something unfamiliar amongst the trees. A shadow was slowly lurking beneath the tree canopy and Araduial recognised something about it. She watched how it moved, very familiarly, but she couldn't think where she knew it from or who it was.

Trying to forget the shadow she gazed back at the disappearing sun and clutched Legolas' hand in hers. He smiled and her and once again she felt safe.

During the next few days, Araduial couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched. Whenever she was out on her own she saw shadows and heard rustling coming from some nearby place. Several times she had been reminded of the same shadow and yet still she couldn't remember who it was.

It was late one night and Araduial lay staring blankly at the ceiling in the darkness of the room. She had been feeling uneasy about the shadows and noises but she hadn't told anyone about it. Not even Legolas. She had been reminded of her past whenever she thought about it but still couldn't think of who the shadow was. It was lying awake this one night that it dawned on her. She instantly remembered who the shadow was.

Araduial's heart quickened in her chest as she thought about it. He had found her. They had come back for. For years she had managed to forget about her past hoping that finally she was free. She was wrong and she had to tell Legolas. She would talk to him first thing in the morning. It would be hard and he might not understand but he should know.

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