-1Sorry for the wait, no time between school and band to do much else. Well, here is the next chapter! R&R, please!
3. The Capture
Legolas walked briskly to the stables, wiping tears from his eyes. He had never been so emotional before. Why had Aragorn called him a fool? He only wanted to help Pippin. Upon entering the stables, he was shocked to find Eowyn moaning on the ground. "My lady!" he exclaimed, rushing to her aid. He knelt down beside her and took her arm.
"No, Legolas, it's a trap!" she exclaimed in a hoarse whisper.
"What?" Legolas asked. Before he had time to react, a large, hard boot caught him in the chest and knocked him sideways. He gasped for air as he collided with the ground. Looking up, he saw a pair of ugly, red eyes glaring down at him.
"What's this, little elfy?" the orc sneered. "Come to rescue you're little friend, heh?"
Legolas tried to sit, but moaned and fell back. The pain in his chest was tremendous, his emotions had weakened his body. "Wh-what have you done…with him?" he demanded, clutching his chest.
"The orc snickered, reveling in the elf's pain. "Wouldn't you like to know." He kicked Legolas once again, this time in the stomach. He grinned wickedly when Legolas yelped and doubled over on the floor. "Or perhaps you would like to join him."
Legolas struggled for air as the pain in his torso flared. He cast one last glance towards Eowyn before the orc grabbed him by the hair and dragged him from the barn. Once outside the barn, he spotted three more orcs huddled around a shaking, half-conscious Pippin. Pippin! I pray to Valar he is not badly injured! He was viciously dragged over and thrown down next to Pippin.
"Lookie what we got now, boys," the orc who had Legolas snickered. "An elf and a half-ling, Master Sarumon will be most pleased." He bent down next to Legolas and poked him hard in the ribs. "I believe this one here is the Prince of Mirkwood!"
Legolas scowled. "I demand that you release us!"
The orcs laughed. One grabbed Legolas by the throat and jerked him upwards. "The only place you're going is to Isengard, scum!" He dragged Legolas to his feet and pushed him forward. "It will be more fun to make you and your little friend walk!"
Legolas winced as another orc yanked Pippin to his feet and shoved him towards him. The hobbit tumbled into Legolas's arms and struggled to stay on his feet. He looked up wearily at Legolas. "Legolas," he whispered painfully.
"Be brave, mellon-nin," Legolas whispered, supporting Pippin as the orcs pushed them forward. "Everything will be fine, I'll protect you." He clutched Pippin's arm tightly as they were forced into the dark hills.
TBC
That's the end of another short chapter, I know. I promise they are getting longer, this next one is definitely longer. Thanks to all you for reading, and don't forget to review!
