Thank you Daisymall13 for the name of the female elf…. Go read her story it's awesome!!!

Also may I point out in this I have based this after the War of the Ring and Thranduil has sailed.

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Merlin stared in shock at the elf in front of him, who simply sat and watched his reaction.

"You can't be an elf." He blurted out. The elf frowned.

"Why is that?" she asked.

"The King, several hundred years ago wiped out most of the elves. The stories say that the elves began a war against Camelot, but lost. After that the race of elves died out." Merlin explained. The elf shook her head.

"He chased us from his lands, but he did not destroy us. We sailed to a new land where we rebuilt and reunited with our race. The war never happened; your King simply attacked our settlement one night and destroyed all he could before we escaped." She explained before glancing back at her companions.

"Please Merlin, my brother is seriously injured. We need your help to save him. You live with a healer, am I correct?" Merlin frowned.

"I do but how do you know so much about me? And who are you all?" he suddenly demanded whipping his head around to look at the other two beings, who continued to ignore him.

"You may call me Belelia, the man Strider and my brother Legolas. Strider asked around for information, it's amazing what men will say for a drink." A grunt cut her off and she looked up to see Strider glaring at her, but in a friendly way. Merlin nodded his head.

"What happened to your brother?"

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Three days earlier…..

"Aragorn I doubt this man will make a truce with you. After all, you are close friends with a wizard and elves, he doesn't know where Gondor is and your companions are part of a Royal Elven family. Besides, he probably won't believe you are both Kings!" Belelia complained as she followed her brother and friend through the thick forest, the guards close behind.

"Speak for yourself Mellon Nin, he probably won't recognize you as a princess. Besides, he is a good man and..." Aragorn was cut off when Legolas raised his hands in a gesture of silence.

"What is it Mellon Nin?" he asked quietly.

"I hear yrch, a large group. It explains where they all disappeared to. I suggest we split up, we cannot take them on." Legolas replied, pulling his bow from his back. Aragorn nodded.

"Split into groups of eight, make for Camelot, we shall meet up there." he ordered quietly. Silently the men obeyed before silently disappearing into the forest. Three of the men and two elven warriors remained with the Kings and Princess, awaiting orders. Silently Aragorn pointed to the trees, an obvious sign to climb up one. Quickly everyone obeyed, Belelia and Legolas however remained on the ground disguising the bags they had with them and hiding the horses. Just before the orcs arrived, both elves climbed a tree.

'

"I tell ya I heard elves around here, along with some humans as well." A large orc said to no one in particular. The others nodded.

"Yer we heard ya, we heard ya. They probably climbed the trees." Another said, looking up into the trees. It was at that unfortunate moment that the wind blew and the leaves hiding Aragorn from view were blown back, revealing him to the orcs. Several of them cried out and pointed up at him, drawing their weapons.

"He won't be the only one, look for the others!" One of the orcs demanded. Realizing there was no escape; Legolas cursed and drew his bow. As an orc appeared at the foot of his tree, he shot an arrow clean through its head. One of the orcs cried out in surprise.

"They got archers with 'em!" he cried pulling out his bow and aiming into the tree. Whether it was a lucky shot or the orc saw him, Legolas was shocked when an arrow thumped into his shoulder, throwing him out of the tree to and onto his back on the hard forest floor, his leg twisted awkwardly beneath him. The orc cried out in triumph as the elf hit the ground but was silenced when an arrow pierced his windpipe, shot by the princess. Aragorn cursed as his friend fell from the tree and in a split second decision he jumped out of the tree and ran at the orcs. His men quickly joined him on the ground, while the elves kept shooting from the trees.

Meanwhile Legolas tried to climb to his feet, but an excruciating pain shot through his leg. Hissing in pain he clutched his left knee, mentally cursing his luck. A loud cry made him look up and he was surprised to see an orc fall down dead barely a meter away from him. Glancing up, he saw his sister standing in a tree directly across from him. Nodding his thanks, he turned his attention back to the orcs, trying to ignore the pain in his knee and shoulder.

'

Soon the battle was over, the remaining orcs retreating. As they disappeared into the surrounding forest, Aragorn ran over to his friend. As he stopped, Belelia dropped out of the tree she had been covering Legolas from.

"Trust you to be shot mellon nin." He commented as he dropped to his knees. Legolas glared at him but stayed quiet. Aragorn studied his shoulder for a moment before sighing.

"Any other injuries?" he asked as he opened his pack.

"He's dislocated his knee as well. With his luck we should be happy that is all." Belelia replied for Legolas, as she gently ran a hand over his knee. Aragorn nodded.

"We should put his knee back in first. Hold him." Aragorn ordered and his men moved forward to hold the elf down. As his knee suddenly popped back into place, Legolas couldn't help but cry out.

"A warning would have been appreciated." He hissed as Aragorn grinned at him. Belelia sighed as she quickly mixed some pain killing herbs and water together. A few minutes later they were ready and she passed them to her brother, who drank the mixture quickly, grimacing as he swallowed.

"Hold him again." Aragorn instructed as he gripped the arrow in Legolas' shoulder. Once Belelia was in position, Aragorn quickly but carefully pulled the arrow out. Legolas reflexively pulled away, but firm hand held him still as Aragorn stemmed the bleeding. Belelia reached over and took the arrow from Aragorn, studying it for signs of poison. She cursed when she saw a lime green substance covered the arrow tip.

"Aragorn, there's poison on the arrow. I don't recognize it either." She said slowly looking at the man. Cursing, Aragorn took the arrow and studied it, only to come to the same conclusion as Belelia.

"We should make haste for Camelot. There's a healer there that we can trust." One of the men suddenly said. Aragorn looked at the young warrior.

"How can you be sure?" he demanded. The man shrugged.

"He protects a young boy with magic that lives with him; I doubt he will turn us in before we wish to speak with the king." He explained. Aragorn nodded slowly.

"We will talk with the boy first; he may be able to help us." He decided out loud, Belelia nodded before calling the horses over.

"Legolas will ride with you Aragorn, I cannot ride with two people." She insisted as she helped Aragorn pack up.

"I can hear you both. I can ride on my own." Legolas insisted sitting up slowly.

"No!" barked Aragorn and Belelia at the same time. Legolas sighed and rolled his eyes.

"Fine, I will ride with one of you." He grumbled. The others smiled and slowly began to help him up and onto Brego's back.

Present time

"Several minutes later he slipped into unconsciousness and has not woken since." Belelia explained (leaving the fact they were all royal out). Merlin nodded slowly.

"Do you have the arrow still? I can take it to Gaius and get him to create an antidote for you." He suggested looking at the injured elf. Belelia smiled grimly.

"We have the arrow, but we were hoping you could help us somehow, without going to Gaius." She replied as she stood, motioning for Merlin to follow her. As he stopped beside the elf, Merlin couldn't help but feel worried for the injured elf. Estel had uncovered the arrow wound and Merlin could clearly see the skin around the wound was a grayish purple, a very unnatural colour. The elf was also shivering. Belelia said something to Estel in another language, who motioned to a pack lying on a chair. She quickly opened it and drew an arrow out, before motioning for Merlin to follow her again, this time to the fireplace.

"Here is the arrow for you. Do you recognize the poison by any chance?" Merlin couldn't help but notice the hope that flickered in the female elves blue eyes. Taking the arrow from her outstretched hand he studied it.

"No I don't, but Gaius probably will. If not we will find out." He promised her. Belelia smiled softly.

"Go now Merlin, before Gaius sends someone to find you. Please don't tell anyone we are here though." She instructed. He nodded before turning and running out of the door. Belelia smiled as he left, before turning and walking to her brother and friend.

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Merlin ran through the streets, looking for the man he was supposed to be delivering his package to. Several minutes past until he literally ran into him as he exited the local tavern.

"Watch where you're going boy!" the man yelled. Merlin blushed.

"Sorry, Gaius said to give you this." He explained handing the man his package. The man however was staring at him strangely.

"What are you hiding?" he demanded as Merlin turned to leave. Merlin froze and glanced down. He was surprised to see the arrow he thought he had hidden from view was sticking out slightly. Pulling his coat over it, he turned around.

"Nothing, why?" he asked, feigning innocence. The man frowned but shook his head.

"No reason, I just thought… never mind." The man muttered. Merlin frowned as the man turned and reentered the tavern. Sighing in relief, he turned and began running back home.

'

As he ran through the village he saw a large group of soldiers making their way from house to house, obviously searching for something. As he stopped to watch, Arthur suddenly emerged from a house he had been searching. Seeing Merlin he stopped.

"Merlin what are you doing?" he asked his servant, who jumped in surprise.

"Nothing Sire, just enjoying the night!" he called out, watching as Arthur raised an eyebrow.

"OK then, I suppose you can't help us?" Arthur replied watching as Merlin slowly approached.

"With what?" Merlin asked as he stopped beside Arthur.

"We're looking for some people, elves actually. Two of them, and a human as well. They were spotted riding into Camelot a few hours ago. Have you seen them?" Merlin pretended to be surprised.

"Elves? Didn't they get wiped out during the war?" he inquired as Arthur rolled his eyes.

"Apparently not Merlin. How else would someone see them? Honestly Merlin you can be so dumb sometimes." Snapped Arthur angrily. Merlin shrugged before smiling.

"Sorry I can't help, but I have to deliver something for Gaius. Good luck though!" he grinned before turning and running back into the village. He had to warn Belelia before it was too late.


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