Captive

Disclaimer: Not mine, all Tolkein's.

Rating: R
Genre: Drama,Angst,Action Adventure,Friendship
Warning: violence and character suffering
Summary: The Fellowship gets captured by Saruman's Uruk Hai at Amon Hen, who intends to bring them to Isengard. They keep those who aren't hobbits alive against Saruman's orders because they want some fun, but they need to get rid of them before they reach Isengard. Will the Fellowship be able to escape before it's too late?

A/N: A cool little fic I think..I haven't worked on it in a while and I'm about to start a few new ones so sorry if I don't update this quickly. Btw, this is AU in the sense that all of the fellowship is captured together and Boromir doesn't die. ( YAY!!! ^_^ ) For now, it's probably safe to say this is PG to PG-13 but it'll be R later for torture and such. Anyway, reviews are much appreciated!

Chapter 1

" ....I can feel it ", Legolas whispered to Aragorn, trying to convince him to leave, for he felt an evil presence nearby.

Before the ranger could answer, Merry inquired as to the whereabouts of Frodo. And all discovered that the Ringbearer was gone. Aragorn told everyone to set in search of the hobbit at once, and the eight split up and began to look.

Legolas wandered alone, his eyes straying to the leaves on the ground and then to the trees surrounding him. He watched how the light played on the foliage and noticed the different shades of green, all beautiful to him. Legolas could not help but fall entranced, he loved the wood and nature in general. The Elf had always felt very much at peace when in solitude and under the boughs of a tree.
But his pleasant wanderings were soon interrupted. Orcs appeared, scattering across the land obviously seeking the others. Legolas drew his bow and notched an arrow on it, shooting the first Orc that charged at him. He continued to shoot and kill, but more replaced those who had fallen. There were too many of them, he knew. If only he had enough time to lower his bow and leap up into a tree.
Legolas' head jerked to one side as he heard the far off screams of Merry and Pippin. Only a few Orcs surrounded him now. He decided to put aside his bow and draw his knives. The Elf worked them through his enemies, slaying them with the twirls of his long white knives to fast for the eye. But just as he killed one, another crept up behind him, grabbing him forcefully by his long golden hair. Legolas hissed in pain, as the beast kept his head tilted back. The Orc growled low in its throat as it stared down into the Elf's eyes with wicked slits filled with loathing.
Suddenly, the Orc jerked a bit forward before letting go and falling dead. Aragorn had flung a knife at the back of its head and killed it. The ranger rushed forth and caught Legolas as the Elf stumbled back when the Orc let go of him.

" Are you all right? " Aragorn questioned as he helped the Elf back on his feet.

" Indeed ", Legolas replied as he straightened and brushed himself off. " Thank you."

Aragorn only nodded and the two took off in search of their other companions.They rushed into more combat where Gimli and Boromir fought.

" Well, it's about time ", said Boromir as he killed the Orc he was dueling with.

" Forgive us, but we had something ugly to deal with ", Aragorn told him.

" Gimli, watch it ", Legolas warned, as an Orc made to strike the Dwarf from behind.

Gimli swerved around and struck the creature with his ax quiet forcefully.

" We must find the hobbits ", said Aragorn as he fought.

" Well, of course, but we are a bit preoccupied at the moment ", Boromir said.

An Orc made to swipe it's jagged sword through the Elf's neck, but Legolas ducked. The beast growled angrily and kicked him to the ground. Legolas fell on to his back and one knife flew from his hand. The Orc placed on foot on the Elf's chest, pinning him, and aimed a loaded crossbow at his face.

" Aragorn, the Elf ", Gimli cried.

The ranger's eyes grew wide as he saw his best friend about to be disposed of in a less than dignified manner. He dashed to the aid of the Elf prince, throwing himself at the foul beast that threatened Legolas' life. He slew it hastily and Legolas gave him a nod as he brushed himself off and continued fighting.
One of the Uruk Hai, their leader, aimed an arrow at a distracted Boromir, ready to kill the man. Legolas shot it first, much to the annoyance of the Orc. Boromir looked up and realized what would've taken place if it had not been for the Elf. The two exchanged nods of thanks. That was the second time Legolas had saved Boromir's neck, the man really owed him now. But Legolas had vanished now and the others were being scattered as well. They killed the last of them until none were left standing and their bodies were piled unceremoniously together. Boromir caught up again with Aragorn and Gimli, but now they had to find Legolas. Aragorn wordlessly hoped nothing had befallen the fair Elf. On the contrary. When they found the prince of Mirkwood, he was deeply engaged in combat with the last of the Uruk Hai. They did not go to his rescue, being fully aware that Legolas was basically an unofficial assassin and very much capable of taking care of himself. The Elf did not take any notice of his companions who stood there watching at the marvel of Legolas Thranduilion armed with his pair of white knives. His face was bruised, but otherwise he was unharmed. And with a flash of swift steel, the Orc fell to the ground, decapitated. Legolas stood looking down at his victim, panting. And then he was snapped out of his reverie by the clapping of hands. His head jerked up to see Boromir, Gimli, and Aragorn all smiling whimsically as they applauded his performance.

" The Valar save anyone who finds himself an enemy of Legolas ", said Boromir before laughing.

Legolas only grinned sheepishly and stared at the ground, feeling the color rise in his face.

" That was quite a show, Master Elf ", admitted Gimli.

" Praise from a Dwarf, wait until I tell Father ", Legolas remarked as he leapt down to the ground before his comrades.

Aragorn laughed. " I'd love to see you father's face when he discovers his son has befriended a Dwarf ", he said. And Legolas laughed melodically as well, something he rarely did among the Fellowship. " That will be a site to see ", he agreed with his old Human friend.

" Now to find the little ones ", said Boromir, referring to the hobbits. They all nodded and flew off.