A/N: I do not own LOTR was much as I wish I did. Anybody you don't know probably belongs to me. Thanks so much for all the great reviews! Please guys, I really want to reach the 100 mark with this, think you can help me? I hope so! Ok enjoy! - Naur

Healing Guardian

Chapter 10

Brothers Forever

Legolas sighed and he put his drawing pad away, he really wished Estel would come to sit with him or that Elrond would let him out of bed. Ever since the moment a week ago, when he had pretended to be asleep Estel had made it clear that he didn't want to see or talk to him but Legolas did want to see him. Elladan and Elrohir came in a few minutes later bringing his lunch and some company. They noticed he wasn't eating as much as he should and were worried.

"Legolas…you really need to eat more than that…" They told him. Legolas looked up at them with a small smile.

"You know…if it wasn't for you I may have sunk into grief a long time ago since it seems my reason for living doesn't want anything to do with me anymore," He said quietly and looked back at the tray in his lap. The twins eyes widened when they heard this but knew Legolas wouldn't joke about something like that and at the moment he looked so sad, they could have sworn they saw tears swimming in his eyes. Before Legolas looked back up they were already gone, running to the garden where they knew Estel was. Once in the garden they found him and grabbed him by the arms causing him to cry out in surprise.

"El! Ro! What in blazes do you think you are doing?" He exclaimed as the drug him towards Legolas's room.

"You are going with us and you are going to talk to Legolas. He gave up a lot for you and yet you have ignored him ever since he woke up! Sorry bro but if it was I and Legolas had done for us what he did for you, we would be on our hands and knees doing anything he asked," Elladan explained. When Estel heard this he panicked and started to struggle but everything he did was no good in his brother's strong grasp. They threw him into the room and closed the door before he could say anything. He stood cursing them under his breath when he felt eyes on him; he looked up and met Legolas's blue eyes.

"Estel…" Legolas said.

*****

"Legolas I know you told me that there was nothing to feel guilty for but I do…if it wasn't for me…this wouldn't have happened to you," Estel whispered not looking at Legolas. Right now this was last place he wanted to be, he knew Legolas had been asking to see him but somewhere deep down he knew this could never be forgiven.

"Estel…Aragorn look at me!" He demanded. Estel's head snapped up just like he knew it would, Legolas never used his real name. "There is nothing you could have done. The decision was mine and mine alone, as much as you may think I do regret what happened but I do not regret for what reason it happened. You know my vow and I will never go back on that," Legolas explained.

Estel stood there shock written on his face. How could Legolas read him so well? Seeing he wasn't going to say anything Legolas reached under his pillow and pulled out one of his white daggers.

"Fine…if you will not believe me I will show you," He said and using the dagger he made a thin slit across the inside of his palm. Blood slowly started to flow from the open wound and Legolas did nothing to stop it, he just calmly watched Estel.

"Legolas! What are you thinking!" He exclaimed grabbing a bandage that lay on the table but before he could press it against the wound Legolas's hand grabbed his wrist. Estel flinched, blood quickly gathered and dripped off his arm, he tried to pull away but Legolas had a strong grip he hated the feeling of having his friend's blood on him. Legolas turned Estel hand over and made a slit just like his, the twins and Elrond watched in horror. What was Legolas doing? Elladan took a step forward but Elrond held an arm out in front of him stopping him before he could do anything. Elladan looked at him questioningly but the look on his father's face told him that he wanted to see what Legolas had in mind. Legolas took his hand away from Estel's wrist and moved it to his hand.

"If you remember Estel, I told you two weeks ago the vow I had sworn to you and myself. If you do not I will tell you again. I, Legolas son of Thranduil of the Mirkwood realm, pledged myself to protect you, Estel, with everything I have. I vowed to protect you with my sword and my bow, my life, my heart and my soul. By mixing our blood we will now be connected in a way only blood brothers can be. If you are in danger I will know and if I am you will know, this bonding also lets each of us know our emotions. From this day on you will never be alone. From this day on we are no longer of two bloods, two races or two families. Our blood is the same and you are my brother. I will never allow anything to happen to you," Legolas explained. With that said he pressed their hands together their blood mixing. After a good five minutes Elrond cleared his throat causing the two to look up.

"Let's wrap those hands," He said. Of course each of their minds were asking questions that they couldn't so they just let it go. Estel looked at Legolas one last time and then left the room, Legolas's eyes followed him and he sighed sadly.

"Give him time Legolas…just give him time, he will understand," Elrohir whispered putting a hand on his shoulder. Legolas looked up and gave him a little smile.

*****

Elladan followed Estel to his bedroom, he found Estel hugging his pillow tears falling down his face.

"Estel?" He questioned sitting down beside him. Estel only put his head down into his pillow and cried harder. "Estel please tell me what is wrong and why you can't put all this behind you like Legolas has?" Elladan begged. After a few moments Estel sat up and faced him, tears still in his eyes.

"Legolas was raped, his purity was taken from him because of me…how can he so easily forgive me for something like that?" Estel questioned his tears falling again. Elladan's eyes softened as he finally understood what was troubling his little brother's mind.

"Estel, Legolas may have been raped but he is still pure, he did not truly give himself willingly. There is something about all elves that cannot be taken unless it is given, that something is only known by that elf and the one he gives it to but once you have it you will never let it go," Elladan explained. Estel stared at his hands thinking over what his brother had just told him. Could it be Legolas had given him that something that Elladan spoke of?

"Thank you Elladan…I think I have been every stupid, do you think Legolas will forgive me?" He questioned. Elladan took his bandaged hand and smiled.

"I think he already has," Elladan replied.

*****

Estel went to Legolas's room and slowly opened the door, something shiny caught his eye at the foot of Legolas's bed but when he looked there was nothing there. He sighed and looked around again feeling as if eyes were on him, but still there was nothing. Slowly he walked to Legolas's bedside and saw that his eyes were unfocused showing he was asleep. Estel smiled and looked at Legolas's bandaged hand, it was just the opposite from his. The bed shifted as he gently sat down on it and Legolas sighed but didn't awaken, Estel wondered why but then saw a glass on the bedside table and knew his ada had given him some sleeping potion.

"I owe you my life Legolas. You are a dear and true friend what would I ever do without you? I want your friendship, I believe there is a hard road ahead of me and I want you by my side the whole way. I'll see you when you wake up mellon nin," He whispered and then stood. He quickly placed a kiss to Legolas's forehead before leaving the room closing the door behind him. The figure Estel had sensed before made himself present again and smiled.

"A hard road indeed young highness," He whispered and then looked to the sleeping form on the bed. "And you will be there my brother, beside him the whole way." He eyes went to the window and using the gift he had attained when he had sailed he saw into and around Mordor. The nine and the evil ones minions were searching, they searched for the heir of Isildur. It would be awhile before they got this far but still his brother and Elrond needed to be warned. Knowing that he looked back at his brother and entered his dreams.

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"Legolas," Arodiel called. Legolas's form appeared before him and he smiled.

"Arodiel? Why are you visiting me?" Legolas questioned very confused.

"I would not have but I must tell you something very important. The evils of Sauron and his minions are gathering, they know Estel is alive but they want to change that. Sauron knows that if he lives there may be a chance that the race of men will rise against him. It will be awhile before they come to Imladris but Elrond and his sons as well as Estel and yourself will need to be ready for when that day comes. I will leave what must be done up to you and Elrond but do not tarry. Goodbye gwadoren," Arodiel explained and then faded.

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Legolas forced himself to awaken, he knew Elrond had given him that awful sleeping potion it fought back trying to keep him asleep but he fought harder. Before sleep could claim him again he threw the covers back and got out of bed. A dull wave of pain washed over him from not being able to get out of bed for a week but he pushed it aside and made way to his door. Opening it he looked around hoping no one was out and about, seeing that they weren't he went into the hallway slowly making his way to Elrond's office.

*****

Elrond looked up as the door to his office opened, he expected his sons or Glorfindel but they usually knocked, who he saw surprised him enough to stand.

"Legolas, what are you doing up? Even awake for that matter?" He questioned.

"With much difficulty Lord Elrond but I have something important to tell you," He started fighting against the effects of the sleeping potion again. Elrond smiled as he saw this and guided him to a chair.

"Whatever it is, couldn't it have awaited until the potion had worn off?" Elrond asked returning to his seat.

"I wish it could, my brother has just visited me in a dream. He did not bring good tidings," Legolas told him.

"Arodiel? A dream? What did he tell you?" Elrond said quietly, he had long since learned to trust his dreams and those of others. Legolas retold everything that had been said in the dream before his eyelids started to become to heavy for him to keep open. Elrond smiled seeing this and stood.

"Indeed this dream does not bring good tidings but for now you need your rest. We will discuss this later with the twins and see what they think should be done. Come let us get you back to bed where you can sleep the rest of the potion off," Elrond told him as they left his office. Legolas only yawned and sleepily nodded.

TBC…

Next chapter: Farewells (it's the last)

Elvish Translations

Gwadoren- My brother

Mellon nin – my friend

Ada - dad

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