Blood thirsty: Okay. You can stone me now. I'm ready to be killed.
Legolas: What? Why? What did I miss?
Blood thirsty: Well, first thing. I can't spell temptation… stupid P. Second, I REALLY NEED A BETA READER!… Amy? Hehehe, uh… I'm not very good at these kinda things but… would you be my beta reader? I was hoping I could rely on my own eyes… and Microsoft word… but I guess not…
Legolas: Ouch, that must have been a real ego-bruiser.
Blood thirsty: Shut up. I will try to do this on my own… for this chapter anyway, and hope that Amy will be gracious enough to… well… be my beta reader…
Muses: * watching ego shrink *
Blood thirsty: There… that wasn't so bad…
Legolas: Mmmhmmm… riiight, now on with the story.
Blood thirsty: Firstly, that review by Song kinda sparked something in my mind, but I do have an idea for that. I will get to it. Trust me on that one. He ain't going to get off with a slap on his wrist…
Legolas: I'm not?
King Thranduil wanted nothing more than to have strong glass of wine. His mind was plagued by many thoughts. Mostly on Legolas. 'Is he alright?' Came into his head more than once; though another thought had him even more worried. The whole kingdom was now in an uproar. Mostly a grieving family, and his eldest son. He knew he should be paying attention to what his son had to say, but found it to be long, annoying, but most of all true.
"…it would be a crime to let this go unp-father? Are you even listening to me?" His eldest son demanded. Thranduil nodded, and waved his hand as a sign to continue.
" As I was saying, it would be a crime to let murder of a maiden go unpunished." Thranduil wondered if his son was doing this out of justice, or just pure malice.
" The only reason you give this second thought is because he is your son! Not only is he your son, but he is Legolas! Your youngest and most precious son!" An elf yelled. It was the mother of the deceased maiden. She still had tears streaming down her face.
" If I didn't know my son as well as I do, I would put him to trial. But I do know him, and I know he would never do that. Ever." Thranduil stated.
" If he would never do that, then why is my daughter dead?!" The mother cried. Thranduil knew Legolas would never do that intentionally, but he did do it, and had to be brought to justice.
" I will get him myself, though I will need guards." Thranduil said. He really didn't like leaving his kingdom under the watch of any other elf, but he didn't want anyone else dealing with Legolas. There was many disputes going on. It had been known that all elves that killed their own kin were to be either shunned, branded as low as an orc, or even execution itself. A life for a life. The entire grieving family would have it no other way then execution, and to his dismay, his son wanted that as well. Thranduil wanted to fight for Legolas' life, but he did do a crime, and he must pay for it. He spoke the words that would break his heart, and betray his youngest son.
" We shall depart at dawn."
It was about an hour after another attack from the shadow. Legolas had gone into another seizure. It was more furious and intense then the last one. He had nearly choked on his tongue; it was Gandalf that really saved the elf's life. Legolas finally began to stir.
" Legolas, tell me what happened." Gandalf commanded. Behind him stood Aragorn and Arwen; though Legolas had not even fully awoken. Gandalf waited for about a minute more, until he repeated his question. Legolas murmured an answer.
" I-I can't really remember. Though I did see two figures. One was a woman, the other a man. I'm not sure if they were elves or mortals." Legolas drew in a sharp breath. The seizure had caused him more than a few bruises. He moaned and turned over.
" Legolas, please, do not sleep yet. We have some good news for you." Aragorn roused Legolas by speaking softly and gently shaking him. Legolas turned over yet again, a bit annoyed.
" I do believe, in a few days, Gimli will be joining us. Then, when you've recovered from this, you can keep your oath, and go visit the glittering caves, and the forest of Fangorn." Legolas let a small smile play on his face, before turning over and falling into a deep slumber. Though it still scared Arwen that he now slept with his eyes closed.
" As soon as Gimli joins us, we will be able to help Legolas. For now, we will have to have faith in his strength." Gandalf whispered. Aragorn shook his head sadly at his friend.
Gimli was travelling with a messenger from Gondor. He had said something about Legolas, and a shadow creature, and he was ready to leave. It had been nearly a day since his departure from his home; though his mind did not acknowledge that. The only thing the dwarf could think about was his elven friend. Was he alright? What had happened? It appeared that the messenger didn't know either, for he was silent.
" You are sure you know nothing of my friends condition?" Gimli ventured, having noticed that whenever he asked, he would look annoyed, and snap at him.
" I have told you all I know of your friends condition! Now let us travel in peace!" Gimli grunted and glared at him, but knew that was all in vein.
Four days since he had last had a shadow attack. It had been four long, tedious, and aggravating days of waiting for Gimli. Finally he had arrived though. It had been days since Legolas had shown so much enthusiasm. They had talked for hours, though the topic of the shadow had never appeared. Gimli had been informed before he saw Legolas, and he wanted to make their talk as comfortable as possible.
Their conversation ended as Gandalf and Aragorn rushed in.
" Legolas! Your father, and other royal guards from Mirkwood are here. Though for what purposes, they did not speak of." Aragorn said, sounding some what baffled. Legolas had a very good idea on what they were there for.
" My judgement, no doubt." Legolas muttered. His eyes were downcast. " I have taken a life from Middle Earth, and I shall pay for it." Legolas whispered hoarsely.
" But we are able to help you! They know not of what lingers in your very soul! We will work something out! There must be a way." Aragorn said stubbornly. Legolas wanted to thank Aragorn, and Gandalf, and Arwen, though he was not sure he wanted to live anymore. It was his hands, his blade that had killed her. He would have to live with that truth for the rest of his life. He trembled at that thought.
' What is my judgement? Will I get to live another day? Will I want to live another day? Will my own kin shun me? Will they look down on me like scum? Or will they take my very life away?' These thoughts rushed through his mind like water from a broken dam. He stood up, ready to face his kin, until Gandalf held his hand up.
" You will stay here, in company of Arwen. Aragorn and I shall try and change their judgement; whatever that may be." The Istar commanded. Legolas could only nod dumbly. This was going to be a very long night.
Legolas: Uh, okay, that's an odd place to leave it off at.
Blood thirsty: Yeah, I know, but still, if I continued any longer, I wouldn't been able to stop. And yes, it is spelled Valar, but me being the dumbass I am, I went with the one in spell check. I realize at first I spelled the title wrong. I knew it looked odd, and my 'eyes of a hawk' must have been asleep. I probably have LOTS of errors in this one, which is why I cannot see why Amy thinks I'm such a talented author. And yes, I could use a beta reader! Amy? Would you be so kind? Please?! But if you don't want to, I completely understand.
Legolas: whoa… that took guts. Something I didn't know you had.
Blood thirsty: Ah bite me. Shout outs!
Anime " Thanks for the review! I hope you're not too mad at me…
Amy " you are a wonderful reviewer! I swear! That one review, for my first story is what kept me on Ffnet. And I'm so glad I still have you with me! I appreciate all the little tips you give me, but I just don't seem to be able to write! It's fricken annoying!
I also hope my little ' Judgement' on Legolas went well, cause if it didn't, I would really like it if you told me, so that I could re-write this whole piece of crap fic. I'm already getting new ideas, and I would REALLY like feed back from my fav reviewer! You are THE best! Thanks so much! You make a bitter soul happy!
P.S. When I wrote the first chapter… my thoughts kinda ran towards Miranda too! *shudders *
Engwaalkarwen " I'm glad you find this intriguing! And don't worry, in case you haven't noticed… I can't spell either… ^.^;
Ruth " Glad you like! Thanks for your input!
AJ Matthews " I'm surprised that an author with your status on ffnet would even want to read a story by a dopey little amateur like me! Thanks for the review! :D
Song " I really took that review as a good idea, I just hope it's good enough, but like I said, tell me if it sucks, and I'll re-write the whole pile of crap.
Laureacale " Yeah! You reviewed! Yay! Thanks! You really made my day! I'm glad you like it! It's 'spiffy', and creepy is what I was going for! :D:D:D:D thanks a bunch!
Dawnshadow " Please! You can call me a stupid, dumbass author that should get off ffnet, but please, NEVER EVER think that I'd write a mary sue! *shudders * wrongness… hehehe, though the thought of possessing Legolas sounds fun…
Legolas: HEY!
Blood thirsty: Shut up! This is shout outs moron!
Anyhoo, I appreciate the review!
ME " Uh… did that " Me? Um no." Mean you don't want me to stop, or you don't want me to continue?
Blood thirsty: Done! Now I can go to bed. Surprise surprise. It's one on the morning yet again.
Legolas: Maybe that's why your story sucks.
Blood thirsty: That's not cool. Now sleep or I'll have to bring out the morphine again.