Here is chapter four, I hope you enjoy it. I would like to apologize for any grammar errors, spelling errors, misspelled names, and any extra or missing words. Some of the characters are a little oc. I do not own Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Even though I am a day late I would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day!
Marcaunon's P.O.V.
I smiled as we neared my home. I rode behind Legolas. My brothers have braided my hair for me that morning. We left after making sure Legolas, Elrohir and I were fit to travel. Thranduil promised to let Godric know we were leaving.
Aragorn rode beside us telling me stories of what he done over the years. He was quite the troublemaker. We all suddenly tensed when a shadow flew over us. We climbed off the horses. I had my sword out and was ready to fight. Thranduil had given me one for my own protection.
Out of nowhere, a pure white baby lion hit me. "Shinka, you're okay. I was so worried about you sweetie." I said sheathing my sword and picking here up. "You guys this is one of my familiars Shinka. She is a magical lion. Where's Buckbeak Shinka?" I asked her, she cocked her head to the side before she licked my nose.
"He's right here, leave me behind you guys are so nice." Came Godric's voice as he landed next to us. I let Buckbeak nuzzle me; I wrapped my arms around him.
"Thank you my dear friend. I was so worried about them." I told him, he smiled and climbed off Beaky.
"Of course if you don't mind Legolas I will be riding behind you. I am sure Harry wishes to ride his other familiar. Shinka will most likely ride in his lap." He told him, he nodded and let Godric climb on behind him as I climbed onto Buckbeak and Shinka jumped into my lap.
"I'll explain later boys. Now let us get home. I will surprise father." I said as we continued. I pulled my hood up as we entered the boundaries. The other formed a group around me so they knew I was a friendly.
Once we got up to the courtyard, more elves I recognized showed up. I sent Buckbeak off. "Let him fly my friend. When he comes back to do not approach him but come and find me please. I do not wish any one getting hurt." I told the head of the stables. He nodded and I caught up to my brothers.
"I am going to ada's chambers see you later." I told them quietly sneaking down the halls like the pro, I was. Before I reached my father's room I slipped on my invisibly cloak and followed my fathers best friend in. I moved to a dark corner of the room and removed both cloaks quietly stuffing in the rucksack Hagrid gave me for my 17th birthday.
"What do you think your son would say to you now if he saw you like this Elrond?" His best friend asked him, I stepped foreword then. I was dressed accordingly because of Thranduil.
"I would ask you to leave." I told his best friend, he smiled and left. "Then I would say, I am home Ada, I love you, and please forgive me for not listening to you and going out after dark." I told my thunderstruck father.
Next thing I knew I was pulled into a bone-crushing hug. I could feel my father's tears as his entire body shook as he cried. "I love you to my son and welcome home. Of course I forgive you my son." He said holding me tightly, I smiled and relaxed in my fathers hold and hugged him back.
"I missed you Ada. Now I believe we have a dinner to attend and then tomorrow when everyone one of importance is there I will explain what happened." I told him, he smiled and hugged me again.
"That sounds fine my son. Happy birthday by the way. Please tell me though who found you?" He asked me, I smiled as I pulled us to our feet. "Oh, how you've grown." He said, I smiled and moved to the door.
"You can come back in now. Technically, I found Legolas but because I found Legolas, I regained my memory and became my true self. So Legolas found me." I told him as his best friend came in.
"Of course Legolas found you. You two became inseparable after you met." My father said as he brushed some of Shinka's fur off my tunic.
"One it is great to have you back Lord Marcaunon and two everyone is assembled in the great hall for the feast my lord. Even Lord Godric is there." He told us, I smiled and brushed a few escaped strands out of my face.
"Alright thank you. We will be there in a moment. I need to fix my sons hair." My father to him undoing my braid.
"Ada I believe I have asked you this question before but can't I just cut my hair off?" I asked him, he smiled and laughed.
"It would not be suggested my son. But I can teach you to braid it back." He said as he ran a brush through my hair. I smiled and as my father showed me how to braid my hair back properly. "Now come on the people eagerly await for me to be depressed but not tonight. Now I have my son back. Oh Arewen will be so happy." My father replied to me.
I smiled as I thought of my sister's reaction as we headed towards the great hall. "How are we doing this Ada?" I asked him, he looked at me, and smiled.
Just wait for a moment while I step out to speak and then come out." He told me before he walked into the Great Hall. "First I would like to thank every one as I do every year. I am grateful for the safe return of my sons Elrohir and Elladan, not mention Aragorn, and the safe return of Prince Legolas of the Mirkwood Realm. Also, welcome back after being gone for so long Lord Godric. Now normally we celebrate this day each year as a sad day but not this year. For this year my son Marcaunon has returned home." My father announced I stepped into the great hall. I suddenly found myself with arms full of my older sister.
"Ai Tior your home. Happy Birthday dear brother. Oh what do we have here a baby lion." My sister said, I turned and saw Shinka. I also saw the tense figures of the guards.
"Do not worry my friends. She is my familiar, she is a very special lion and she has magically tied herself to my life force. She will not hurt anyone unless she feels you are threatening me or I ask it of her. Isn't that right girl?" I asked her bending down and opening my arms. Everyone cooed as she bounded into my arms.
"Her name is Shinka what does that mean?" My father asked me as he walked foreword.
"Her name means sacred flame. Shinka this is my Ada and my sister Arewen, You be nice to them and protect them if you need to. Yes you're my pretty trouble maker." I told her, before I passed her over to my Ada he gently pet her, she licked his face and we all laughed. I took her back and set her on the floor.
"Well she defiantly is a curious little one isn't she? Why don't we take our seats now and you can warn me about any other animals you may have." He told me. We nodded and followed him to our seats. Mine was of course next to Legolas.
"Are you okay?" I asked him, he seemed rigid and all fidgety. This is one thing he never is. He nodded smiled at me.
Legolas's P.O.V.
"Are you okay?" Marcaunon asked me looking concerned. Of course, I was not okay. I was sitting in-between Aragorn and Marcaunon. I knew I was in love with Aragorn, but now I just cannot get that kiss out of my head. I am not falling for my best friend. I have already fallen for Aragorn and he is in love with Arewen who loves him back. Now with my luck Marcaunon loves somebody else. Therefore, I nodded, smiled at him and continued to eat.
I watched as Marcaunon carried on conversations with everyone for the rest of the night. "It's weird to have him back is it not?" A voice asked from my side. I looked up and saw Lord Elrond.
"Yes it is my lord. I have missed him very much as I am sure you have as well. I am still alive thanks to him." I told him he smiled in fondness.
"Yes but I still wish to thank you for helping him regain his memories and helping him come home." Lord Elrond told me, I smiled up at him. "You're his closest friend you know and I know that no matter how much I fight against it he will still be going on this up coming quest. Will you keep an eye on him for me?" He asked me, I looked at Marcaunon again, noticing the movements of a warrior in his grace.
"I do not think you have a need to worry but yes I will my lord. I believe Lord Godric is planning on joining the quest as well" I told him, he smiled and looked around him.
"I figured as much. I should go entertain my guests. Please have fun. Oh, look there goes Aragorn and Marcaunon. I wonder what there talking about. They look rather serious. I wonder how close they really are already." Lord Elrond pointed out. I looked over and realized they were leaving the great hall and it looked like they were in the middle of a serious conversation.
"Yes well we had time to catch up besides they both seemed very intent to carry on this argument they started while I was still sleeping this morning." I explained to him, from the look on his face, he seemed to be gaining an idea. It was the same look Marcaunon always wore when he got some crazy idea we usaully got into trouble for.
"You don't think there falling for each other do you?" He asked me, I immediately felt jealousy well up in me but for whom.
"I do not think so my Lord. I am sure if you are aware of this but Aragorn Fancies Arewen and she Fancies him back." I told him, he looked down at me with a gentle smile.
"I know they hold feelings together but I do not think it wise for Arewen to stay. Most elves are leaving the land you know. I intend to send Arewen with my people and then I do not intend to cross until after the war." Lord Elrond told me, I knew what he spoke of but I did not intend to cross at all.
"I believe my father does as well but he is giving our people the choice seeing that I am not crossing so there will still be a leader here." I explained to him, he looked shocked and nodded.
"That is wise. I may do the same. I know the twins intend to cross when I do but I do not know if Marcaunon intends to cross or not." He told me, I nodded and looked back at where I last saw Marcaunon and realized he was not there anymore but dancing with a she-elf and Aragorn and Arewen were sneaking off to be alone. I felt hurt and loneliness grow in my heart at the sight of both of them.
"Well if you'll excuse me my lord but I think I'll retire for the night. I am still tired from all of my recent travels." I told him standing up.
"Of course your in the same room your always in. I take it you and Marcaunon still share the same bed?" He asked me I smiled and nodded. He laughed and shook his head. "You are not elf lings any more. Nevertheless, I sincerely doubt either of you care. Sleep well Legolas and stop with the whole my lord thing I see you as a son you know that." He told me, I smiled once again trying to conceal my hurt.
"Thank you Elrond. Please enjoy the rest of your night." I took one last look at Marcaunon as the dance finished, he kissed her on the cheek and whispered something in here ear and led her from the room.
I walked out of the room hurrying to my room. I could feel the tears threatening to spill over. Why must I feel this way? I did not before he left. Now after that kiss, not to mention his abilities and he is quite handsome. He is still a kindhearted fool as well. I thought as I rushed past servants and other elves.
I sighed and slipped into the library instead of heading to bed. I was to awake to even think about sleeping right now. I walked to the back corner where I usaully hid out from every one. I found my favorite book, opened it up, and began to read.
It was a fairytale, one of those the prince saves the princess stories. I sighed and put the book back it was making me feel worse than before. I sighed and thumped my head against the wall. Why me? I questioned myself.
"Hey Legolas what are you doing hiding back here?" Arewen asked me, she smiled and moved a piece of hair from my face. She knew of my feeling for Aragorn but I had already told her that because he returns her feeling I would not pursue him.
"Wondering why its people in your family I am drawn to." I told her truthfully, she sighed and sat next to me.
"You want to tell me what's going on?" She asked me, I sighed and shook my head smiling at her. I stood up stretching I heard my back pop.
"It's nothing I am just holding confusing feeling for Marcaunon and I do not know what to do. I just thought maybe if I thought about it for a few minutes the answer would be clear but it is not. Maybe I should just go to bed like I originally planned to." I said rambling, she smiled and somebody whapped me over the back of the head. I turned and glared at Aragorn feeling relief that is was not Marcaunon.
"You're stupid for an elf. You know that right?" He asked me as he forced me to sit down before he sat down next to me.
"I am not being tag teamed on I am definitely going to bed now. Good night to both of you I shall see you at breakfast." I told them standing back up. Aragorn tugged me back down. The sat on either side of me to hold me down.
"Tell him how you feel trust me it will get you some where." Aragorn told me, I glared at him, and he glared back at me.
"I will tell him when I am good and ready to and I have decided how I feel until then I would like to drop this topic." I told them standing up again firmly closing the topic.
"Alright fine we won't bother you my friend but if you ever want to talk we are always willing to listen." Arewen told me as she stood and kissed me on the forehead as if she would to a little brother. Aragorn nodded and pulled me into a one armed hug.
"Thank you for trying to help guys. I shall see at breakfast than. Good night." I told them returning there gestures. I turned and fled the library heading towards my room. I sighed and realized something. Did I really love Aragorn the way I thought I did or was it more lust?
I sighed and opened my bedroom and found nightclothes laid out for Marcaunon and me. I grabbed my mine and quickly changed deciding that I would wash my hair and take a bath in the morning. I moved Marcaunon's nightclothes to a nearby chair and slipped into my side of the bed. I fell asleep almost instantly not realizing just how emotionally drained I was.
Aragorn's P.O.V.
I watched my friends retreating form with worry. I had never seen Legolas like this except for on this day every year. I knew he had feeling for me but all that seemed to change when Marcaunon appeared. I remember the argument we had this morning.
Flashback!
I walked down to the house of healing to see if Marcaunon and Legolas had yet awakened. I walked in and saw Marcaunon was not laying in bed with Legolas anymore but staring out the window.
"Good morning Aragorn. How did you sleep?" He asked me when he saw me keeping his voice down.
"I slept fine Marcaunon why don't we move this conversation else where so we do not disturb Legolas." I told him he nodded and stood. He bent down and made sure Legolas was comfortable before walking over to me. "You care deeply for Legolas I assume." I said to him as we began to move through the town. The people greeted Marcaunon happily.
"Yes he is my brother in all but blood. We have been inseparable since we met if you ignore the time I have been away. Legolas and I have always tried to be there for each other but now… I don't know to be honest." He replied to me, I looked at him in shock.
"What's going on now? I know you two have been apart for a long time but shouldn't let that change anything." I told him, he sighed and blushed a little like Legolas did when was around me.
"I don't know it's just that my feelings might be more than friends now. Anyways could you please tell me how Ada wants this quest to go?" He asked me obviously wanting to change the topic.
"Well someone needs to take the ring to mount doom where it was forged. We believe it is they only thing keeping Saruman alive. If it is destroyed it should destroy Saruman and his armies." I explained to him. He nodded and looked strait ahead but looked as if he was planning something. "I will not let you be ring bearer and you will not be joining this quest. You have been gone for so many years, you do not have the proper training and I will not have the time to watch over you." I told him, he glared at me darkly.
"Just because I have not been at home does not mean that I am out of practice and I can fight with magic just as well with a blade. Do not worry or doubt me Aragorn." Marcaunon said to me glaring at me. Why is it every one of the elves I get close to have glares that can instill pure terror in most men?
"I am not the only one who would worry, your brothers, your sister, and your father, and not to mention Legolas." I told him knowing I would strike a nerve there.
"They may worry but they will trust me to look after myself and Legolas will be with us and he needs to worry more about himself than me. I am a warrior Aragorn and Legolas and my family no knows this." He told me his eyes flashing dangerously.
"I know what?" Legolas asked from behind us we spun around and Marcaunon's face immediately softened.
"It's nothing my dear friend. Tell me how is your wound? I should probably check it before we leave." He told him leading him back to the house of healing. "Aragorn we will finish our conversation later." He told me before they disappeared around the corner.
End of Flashback!
I sighed and followed Arewen outside. I must get those two to realize their feeling for each other. "We can see they love each other but they cannot. Aragorn while you are on your quest will you see if you can get them to realize their feeling for each other?" Arewen asked me, I nodded and kissed her.
"I will my love but let's talk about it tomorrow. I leave again the day after tomorrow." I told her as we walked through the gardens. Legolas and Marcaunon will just have to wait.