Disclaimer: I own nothing!!!!!!! IT'S NOT MINE!!! YOU CAN HAVE IT!! I don't want it "sob"
Ahem, the characters belong to J.R.R.Tolkein, even though he's dead…. So I don't know how that works, but hey! The plot is mine.
A/N: Rated M because it's probably not suitable for children or teens below the age of 16 because it has strong adult themes. Please review, I'm open to advice, comments, ideas, but if you don't want to read Slash, don't flame it
"Sooooo, tell me about yourself" Aragorn said
"There's really not much to tell, if you just want basics" laughed Legolas, "I'd prefer not to bore you for the rest of your life telling you about my immortality. Let's see, Thranduil of the Greenwood is my father, known to men as Mirkwood. My official title is Prince Legolas Greenleaf, though I much prefer just Legolas" he took a deep breath to hit upon the important point "I'm not married, or betrothed. I guess I just haven't met the right… one" he selected his words carefully, with the skill of any courtier.
"I'm here as an embassy from my father. Apart from that there is not much more to tell" he laughed again, "Now tell me how you came here Aragorn"
"Aragorn, that name is still a strangeness to me. For many years I was Estel, hope. Only at the start of March, when I came to my 20th year was I told my real name and heritage. I am the heir of Elendil, Elrond is my foster father.
"And Arwen?"
"I was introduced to Arwen not long after I was told about my kin. It was not six months ago. My Lord Elrond is a man whom I cannot read. Sometimes I do not believe he wants his daughter restrained by a man, and sometimes I believe he wishes me to her" Aragorn gestured evasively, "I do not think that I can handle a relationship with Arwen, I do not think I am ready for a political marriage."
"I understand"
"You do?" his eyes searched Aragorn's face
"Yes, many a time has my father or his counsellors approached me about one Lady or another, but I want love and compassion, not someone else lands. I can lands find for myself and should inherit lands one day when my father crosses the seas back to Valinor"
"I know exactly how you feel" said Aragorn, "That's something we both have in common. We don't want to be tied down and committed to someone who we cannot love"
"It feels like betrayal"
"Yes, that's exactly how I feel"
They smiled softly at each other, both caught up in each other that they did not notice the shadow of elves watching them on Elrond's orders, or the elf on horseback riding to the Woodland Realm.
A/N: This was a really hard chapter to write because I had to say things that Legolas and Aragorn could say carefully so they don't put each other off. More updates coming, apology for not updating – I was in Scotland
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