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Loyalties to the one true King

Anna-Maria was walking over to Legolas to ask what he had learned of Jack. She did not expect him to collapse on the deck with a fever.

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Darkness. That was the only way to explain it. He was alone in a dark cold world of nothingness.

Legolas the last Prince of Elves felt as numb as his heart after the deaths of his friends. That was the metaphor that came to mind in this black solitude.

His heart was racing yet, there was no enemy to be found. What was this sensation?

Fear?

Yes. This was the fear of being alone.

"Is that all you fear Prince Legolas? To be alone."

This voice he heard was unmistakable. This voice full of wisdom and power belonged only to one woman. It was the voice of lady Gadriel.

Legolas was shocked but hid it with simple confusion. "Lady Gadriel, why is it that you are here?" He was taken back at the calmness of his own voice.

A small smile graced her lips. "I have come to deliver you from the fate of the cursed chest that has befallen one of my last children.

You put yourself in danger to save the son of a dear friend. Why did you do such a thing to a man you do not trust?"

Legolas looked her in the eyes with great passion in his voice. "My Lady, The man is a pirate and a good man. He saved my life when there was no rime or reason to do such a thing when he could not benefit.

Yet, he prefers to be a cunning pirate with a forked tongue. I am not but a useful tool that makes for good company. He never claimed to be a faithful friend yet, I am taken back by his actions when he tries to bend my goals to benefit him. I have become a willing fool."

Gadriel frowned at his words. "Legolas you are not a fool. You see the way he sets the pieces and you allow yourself to play. You are loyal to him. There is no shame in your actions. You must only trust him and let the pieces fall ware they may.

Give him his forefather's sword along with Aragorn's elfin name and take back your true name. The world of men is dim. The light grows weaker by the day. But, not all hope is lost.

Take the orb and lock it behind the door of the forbidden. That is your quest. To get to the door you must enlist the aid of the king of men. After all, you could not hide the truth forever.

The door was made to lock away the secrets of evil. Only a kindhearted king can prove himself worthy to use it. This quest will have many tasks that will not be easy. You and Arwen's child are the last of the first born. You will be the ones to decide the fate of this world."

Legolas had an expression of calm understanding that this was his path.

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Anna-Maria had taken Legolas to his room after his fall. She told the captain and crew of Will's failing health. They were all worried for the young ex-blacksmith.

Anna knowing his secret stayed by his side should he reveal any hidden truths in his fevered condition. The ship sailed with no destination in mind any longer.

Anna had mentioned to Jack that to find a good doctor was pointless due to the fact they were pirates and that any medical attention in Tortuga would be a waste of time and effort.

This way Legolas's secret was safe at the moment. Anna had gone to take a break as Jack watched his dear friend toss and turn in his sleep.

Beaded sweat ran down the side of the pale lad's face. His heavy breathes made him sound as if gasping for air. Jack felt powerless as he looked at the grim site before him.

"I never should have had the lad touch the chest." Jack saw Will mumble in his sleep. Carefully Jack leaned in to hear the boy's dream or nightmare.

One word was all that escaped his lips. This single word sent warning bells off in Jack's head. He could not place the name that sounded so familiar.

After all, who did he know named Estel?

A.N. (I'm sorry to say that to plan out the rest of the next update and to get the juices flowing not to mention study for finals this weak I will be taking a small brake but, look forward to updating in the future. send comments and ideas in your reviews... thank you for the support you have given me on my first cross story. I might start a new story and could take longer in updating this one please understand and again a deep thank you to all my readers)