(-)Chapter 14(-)
Aragorn shot awake so suddenly that his weary body leapt up into a sitting position, everything remained black, and silent. He groaned suddenly and fell back against something that was hard yet soft at the same time. The scent of the woods was immediately forthcoming and he smiled for two reasons, about the fact that another of his senses had returned, and that he recognized the elf behind him.
He shifted slightly and smiled in thinly veiled amusement at the protective arms that circled him, the pain still coursed through his body but now that he had been moving it was fading quickly.
He lifted one arm weakly to grip the elf's hand and he smiled, "'m okay Legolas."
The elf simply tightened his grip on the human in response. Legolas leaned his forehead against the back of the mans head.
Aragorn went still for a moment before cocking his head to the side slightly, "You okay?"
The elf shifted shaking his head slightly with a sigh, "I'm sorry," he murmured.
Aragorn frowned, he'd felt the faint vibrations and given the length he almost immediately knew what the elf had said and he painfully lifted his body away from the elf and slowly managed to turn himself so he would be facing the elf.
Legolas started nad reached over to pull the human back, knowing full well he shouldn't be up and about all ready.
Aragorn swatted the elf's hands away, his blank gaze staring through the elf.
"Legolas. Stop."
The elf blinked in shock at the sudden word, nay command, for it seemed to be exactly that.
Aragorn reached out and gripped the elf's shoulders, quickly sliding his hands down so he gripped his wrists, "Enough of this 'Las. You're going to kill yourself this way. I felt the difference in your heartbeat elf, and don't think I don't know what I'm talking about. I've seen enough elves fade to know the symtoms."
Legolas stared at him wide-eyed, he himself hadn't even realized what was happening.
The human suddenly pulled the elf into a tight hug, despite the sharp, stabbing pain that suddenly jerked through his body from his wounds.
The elf looked shocked at first before smiling slightly.
Aragorn pushed him back, aware that his eyes were tearing, "Legolas... I... you..." the human cut off suddenly, and quickly drew one arm about his mid-section.
Legolas' eyes widened as the human's skin began taking on a green tone. He quickly leapt off the bed and grabbed a pail out of the bathroom.
The man expelled the contents of his stomach, any food that had been there from before he had died. He groaned then and fell face-forward on the bed.
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Aragorn awoke a few hours later, his room was empty and he sighed. He frowned suddenly and carefully swung his legs over the edge of his bed and slowly pushed himself to his feet, he swayed but managed to catch his balance. He shifted his weight carefully and promptly lost his balance and would have hit the floor were he not caught. Seemingly his room had not been as empty as he'd thought.
He smiled innocently, recognizing the soft robes and the scent of new parchment and pine, while hiding a wince at the sudden pressure on his wounds.
Elrond frowned and sighed, gently pressing his son back onto his bed. He lay him on his back and methodically began checking his bandages.
Aragorn allowed the elf to look him over before sitting up again and leaning against the headboard. He yawned and rubbed his eyes, then paused and frowned slightly and started rubbing them again. Instead of black he was now seeing a blurred grey. He blinked quickly and rubbed them again, continuing to do this until they'd cleared and he stared at the elf sitting at the end of his bed, watching him curiously.
The human leaned back and forced his ears to pop, he winced and blinked at the sudden barrage of sound that suddenly flooded him.
"Well," he winced at his voice and cleared his throat before repeating himself, "well, I wish I had tried that sooner."
Elrond just tilted his head to the side to check his reaction.
Aragorn smiled, before frowning suddenly, "Ada... where is Legolas?"
"I believe he had gone to his room to think."
The human went to try getting up but at a nasty look from his father sighed, "Can you get him for me? I need to speak with him."
Elrond smiled and nodded before leaving the room.
A moment later Legolas slowly entered the room, blinking in surprise when he found the human watching him.
"Estel?"
Aragorn smiled slightly, "Everything seems to be working again, if that's what you were going to ask."
The elf nodded worriedly.
"Legolas I'm sorry I... lost control... a few hours ago."
"It was not your fault," the elf said, then paused and repeated the wording in his head.
Aragorn had a triumphant grin plastered to his face. He slowly pushed himself back to lean against the headboard and motioned to the enormous chair beside him.
Legolas slumped into the chair and stared at the man, who returned his gaze easily, "Sneaky human."
"Stubborn elf," Aragorn laughed slightly before wincing which, oddly, only caused him to laugh more.
He suddenly turned his gaze up to the elf, "So... what do you say we get out of here while everyone's busy."
The elf groaned, "Estel..."
"What? You knew it was coming."
"I did, but I had thought you would know the answer."
Aragorn just smiled.
Legolas shook his head and sighed, "You're still in pain, you likely wont even be able to stand."
"One can try."
Legolas groaned again and leaned back in his chair, knowing this would continue until the human was allowed to leave his room. He settled himself purposefully.
-Looks like I'm going to be here a while.-
The End
A/N
Elven Kitten: Hello everyone. I'm sorry this chapter was so short, but I had to end this. I recently became aware of the possibilty that the UN was considering putting a stop to religion and it made me think. The Bible clearly states that at the end, the world leaders and religion would turn against each other. Obviously, this is happening, until now they've gone hand-in-hand, which I've found to be highly hypocritical, when you think about it.
I AM a religious person. Upon hearing of this, I realized that I've been straying to far from the safe boundaries given to mankind. It worries me as well, to know that soon, we could be in for some difficult times.
I'm curious to see if, while basically banning religion, they will put a stop to all those (Forgive me but) stupid holidays such as Christmas and Easter and such as well, after all, they're all (Supposedly, but with confused origins) religious holidays, are they not?
I can see serious shows of hypocrisy later on...
Either way, this has made me see things more clearly. I've obviously not been paying enough attention to my beliefs. In order to do so I'll be cutting many things out of my life as I see fit. Fanfiction will be one of these things so, goodbye to you all.
You've all been great, supporting people and I thank you all for that. I do hope you'll understand my decision, after all, you're not losing much anyways.
So thank you again, and farewell.
-Megan