Disclaimer: I'm lazy, so NOT MINE!!!!!!!
Title: From Ancient Grudge
Rating: PG-13
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NOTE!!!:: For all of you who supported me [you know who you are and what I'm talking about ;)] I want to thank you all…you don't know how much it means to have you take the time to do that!! I really appreciated it! I couldn't let it go without saying something! *sob* Thank you all!!! =)
ANOTHER NOTE!!!:: Sorry this is up a little late, but studying for a test…(anyone wanna know what a choledochoduodenostomy is?? Me neither…) ::Tithen Min::
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CHAPTER 25
As the weary party of Elves neared Imladris, Legolas came out of his withdrawn state, blinking at the harsh light of the sun in his eyes. He felt strong arms around his waist and he realised he was on Aragorn's horse. He turned slightly, "Aragorn?"
The Ranger nearly dropped the Elf at the sudden movement from the formerly still figure of his friend. "Legolas!" he cried happily, slowing his horse, "Are you well, my friend?"
Legolas shrugged indifferently, "As can be expected. Where are we?"
Elladan and Elrohir pulled their horses up on either side of Aragorn, "Worry not, little brother," Elrohir addressed Legolas, "we are nearly home."
They started moving faster again, approaching the gates of Imladris.
It felt good to be home. Many Elves were waiting for them as the party entered the courtyard and a great cheer went up as the prince was sighted. Legolas felt a little overwhelmed.
They dismounted and Legolas looked around. "Where is my father?" he asked quietly.
Aragorn hesitated and Legolas grew instantly suspicious. He realised that he could not see any Mirkood Elves in their party. He turned outraged eyes on Aragorn and the twins, immediately figuring out what had transpired.
He turned and gave a shrill whistle, calling Arod to him. Arod sped towards them and Legolas leaped onto his back without slowing the great warhorse and they sped off into the woods at a full gallop.
"What is that crazy Elf doing?" Gimli demanded.
Aragorn watched the prince leave. "He is going after his father."
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Legolas did not look back as he stormed out of Imladris. He was fuming, he could not believe they had left his father behind after everything. He was very worried. The king had only a party of injured Elves for company and there were doubtless still Orcs roaming the woods looking for an easy meal.
A chill went down Legolas' spine and he leaned forward over Arod's neck. "Norolim, Arod!" he whispered urgently and Arod responded, surging forward.
They flew through the trees in the direction of the camp where they had spent the last two nights. He knew his father was in trouble and before the camp was in sight, Legolas strung his bow, an arrow ready in his hand.
Sounds of clashing metal were coming from the direction of the campsite. He muttered a string of Dwarvish curses as he got within sight of the camp. The Orcs were back.
Swift as the wind, he notched his arrow and let it fly. It sank deep into the neck of an Orc who was attacking an injured warrior. He let several more arrows fly before riding through the camp and jumping from Arod's back, tackling two Orcs at once.
Legolas finally spotted his father and his stomach lurched. The king was hemmed in by two Orcs and he was obviously in no condition to fight them. Legolas stood once more and notched another arrow, sending it into the back of the Orc nearest his father.
Thranduil looked up sharply, startled, as the Orc fell, immediately recognising the markings and fletchings of his son's arrows.
As Legolas felled the other Orc, his father's eyes found his own and he smiled reassuringly before dropping his bow and unsheathing his knives, whirling to meet an Orc trying to sneak up behind him. Thranduil watched him fight, marvelling at the warrior his son had become.
As Legolas blocked a particularly strong strike of a scimitar on his twin blades, he winced as the welts on his back were strained and the king felt guilt wash over him. His son had saved his life, come back for him again and all Thranduil could think about was how much he had hurt Legolas. He closed his eyes in shame.
He did not see the Orc that advanced on him.
Legolas spun around and paled, "Ada!" he cried, leaping forward and pushing his father down, barely missing the strike of the scimitar. It raked across his cheek and he turned and separated the Orc from it's head with it's own scimitar before the creature even knew it had been disarmed.
The remaining Orcs turned and scattered, fleeing into the trees.
"That must have been their leader." Legolas mused, offering an arm to his father to help him up.
Thranduil smiled despite the situation. "Or maybe they were just terrified of the Elf who could kill an enemy with it's own weapon." he paused, "Thank you, my son. You are truly worthy to be the Captain of my forces, and more than worthy of the title of Crown Prince of Eryn Lasgalen." he added proudly.
Legolas bowed his head and blushed fiercely. His father had never allowed him be called that before.
"You did not have to come back for me, Legolas."
The prince raised his head. "Yes I did." he smiled suddenly, "You have a promise to fulfil. And so do I."
The king reached out and gently wiped the blood from the gash on Legolas' cheek. "Let us go and thank Lord Elrond for his hospitality. Then we shall see about these promises."
Legolas whistled for Arod, who promptly appeared from the trees. "Come, Ada. Get on Arod."
Thranduil looked incredulous. "What? But he is your--"
"You are injured. Get on." Thranduil sighed. Why did Legolas have to take after him?
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Review replies::
Cheysuli: WOW!! Now that is a happy dance!! How's your head?? *gives Elrond with ice pack+ Legolas with sympathetic pout in case Elrond doesn't float your boat(?!)* Your song's cool too! Aw poor you! Hope Elrond and Legolas help you get up off the floor and read this chapter and hope you liked it cos I wasn't sure about it!! Like?? =)
MoroTheWolfGod: Hehehe! Didn't expect that, did ya? Or did you?? I never know with you!! Still enjoying? =)
Eleclyn Starmaker: Aw you're so cute! Thank you again, it cheered me up amazingly!! Are you sure it was ok? I wasn't sure if I was being a little over enthusiastic with the old reactions there!! (I'm so Irish… OMG!) Yeah I got them both and I know all about stupid computers believe me! I won't let others get me down cos I know I've got lots of wonderful others who like it just as it is!! THANK YOU!!!!!! =)
Lefty: Aw that's so nice 'no one can make you feel inferior without your consent'…so true! I'll remember that in future!! Thank you!! ;) Gimli was a bit on the harsh side wasn't he, but we know he was only trying to act in Legolas' best interests! Maybe it's from reading Cassia and Sio's Mellon Chronicles, but I just couldn't leave Elrond and the twins out! They rule!! My plot twists confuse me!! I think I'll have to retire early… Thanks again for the encouragement and hope you liked this one!! =)
Shandrial: Aw I know I said it before, but thank you!!! You're so good for sticking with me even if you didn't like the way I was treating Thranduil!! Thanks for sticking up for me!! Yeah I read the next chapter! Did you get my review? Twas brilliant!!! But once again a cliffhanger…what am I gonna do with you??!! But I love cliffies too so it's ok! Did you like this chapter a little better? You may be odd, but I am too, so you know it's not just you!! Yeah I like the way you're working Thranduil into your story! Treat him well cos he deserves it after all I put him through!! Glad you're still enjoying and once again THANK YOU!!! =)
DXPrincess: I rock the casba?? No one's ever said that to me before!! I didn't wanna make it irreversible cos that'd just be cruel!! He did get better a little quickly though…have to work on that!! Thank you for your support by the way! It's so nice to see how much you enjoy the story…I just hope your faith is well placed…*cringe* =)
Legolasluver: He is a crazy Elf isn't he? But we love him!! Cool name by the way, I like your style!! I feel bad for him too, but I just can't stop writing!! Stupid fingers…Long ago learned to work on auto pilot when I'm half asleep and trying to write an essay on the finer points of infection control in the workplace… *sigh* Anyway that's enough of my life story!! On with the fic… ;)
bant: Aw stupid FF.net was it doing that to you as well?? I hate it when it does that!! Ooh you've written your summery?? Tell me!! I'm dying to hear! That's a good idea the name generator thing. It'd be so much easier than trying to make up names that don't mean anything *looks pointedly back over story*! I'll have to try that for my next story! ;) Look forward to seeing your story, tell me when you get it up!!
Andraste Emeraldpetal: Aw you just can't help feeling sorry for them!! Am I hallucinating or am I on your fav authors?? If I'm not hallucinating from lack of sleep…THANK YOU!! *blush* =) Hope you liked this one…I thought a reunion would be nice!! ;)
jambaby1963: Well this chapter kinda turned that on it's head!! Are you confused cos I am!! He is kinda like an Energiser Bunny isn't he?! *I feel one of Cheysuli's plot bunnies coming* ;) Hope this post was up when you looked!! Enjoy?? Hope so!
tamara: I took ages trying to figure out what to do…but I hope this works!! They do want him to be happy, but since he couldn't speak for himself they thought they were acting in his best interests by keeping him away from his father…*sigh* Mortals… ;)
Randomramblings: Chem test eh? I know the feeling!! Have to learn medical terms and abbreviations and some of the words are so long…and they're the ones that aren't abbreviated for some reason…!! Hope you're getting on okay!! Hope you enjoyed this one as well and don't study too hard!! ;)
Kit Cloudkicker: Yeah that's the one!! I love that phrase for some reason…really quirky or something!! ;) Hope you liked this one!!
Jessie-Greenleaf: I actually agree with your caffinated comments! He was a bit of a weakling earlier, but I hope he's doing a little better now! Chapter 24 was actually up, but stupid FF.net wouldn't let it work! Hope there were lots of chapters waiting for you! Is the story still going well? ;) I think firstly is a word, but I'm not known for my vocabulary skills…let's just say it is and blame it on the Dwarf!! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you still are!!