I do not own the song, it belongs to Jaci Velasquez.
Chapter 38
The Longest Night
We went to Edoras after I had learned that Eowyn had taken Legolas there. I ran up the steps and into the Golden Hall. My uncle looked at me.
"He is dying."
Alejandro ran to where he was and I went after him. He started to heal Legolas and when he finished Legolas' eyes remained close. I looked at my brother.
"I healed his wounds, but his body will have to do the rest. He's strong though. And when he wakes up I'm gonna beat the shit out of him."
I narrowed my eyes. He left and I walked forward. I knelt beside the edge of the bed. I took off his shirt and found his wounds had indeed been healed, but he still looked weak and tired. I covered him with a think blanket and pulled up a chair. I took his hand and brought it to my lips.
"Can you hear me Legolas?" I whispered.
He did not respond and I closed my eyes.
"I am so sorry. I should have been there watching your back."
I opened my eyes and saw the tree of life pendant shining on his chest. I held it in my hand and smiled a bit.
"I know you will come back to me. And I will be right here when you wake up."
I leaned forward and kissed his lips before closing my eyes.
I woke up when I felt Legolas writhe in pain.
"Shhh-hhh! Legolas! It is okay! I am right here."
He calmed down and took low, shallow breaths. I put my hand over his heart and the other hand on his face. He opened his eyes and they focused on me.
"E-Elena." He said.
I smiled.
"Yes, I am here." I said gently.
He covered the hand that was on his face with his own.
"Is he safe? Your brother is he safe?"
"Yes, he is safe. He healed your wounds, but he was unable to do so right away. Your body will have to heal itself the rest of the way."
He nodded and I poured him some water. I lifted his head so he could drink it. I set it on a side table and he put his hand on my hip.
"Come here."
I moved to the edge of the bed, I could only sit there because it was not big enough for both of us. I sat him up and moved back so he could lie his head on my lap. I stroked his hair and tried keep his mind off his pain.
Cover my eyes,
Cover my ears
Tell me these words are a lie
It cannot be true
That I am losing you
The sun cannot fall from the sky
Can you hear heaven cry
The tears of an angel
Tears of angel
The tears of an angel
Every now and then he was catch his breath in pain. He was now running a fever and I did not know what to do to help him. I was not a healer, I was the one who caused pain. And now that one I loved more than my own life was in pain and I could not stop it. I held back my tears, I needed to be strong for him.
"I will be over soon. This pain will be gone soon." I said.
He did not say anything but he squeezed my hand.
"Do you know what I love about you Legolas? I love your eyes, the way they shine like two clear pools of blue. I love your smile that makes it seem as though nothing in the world can destroy our happiness. I love your laugh that sounds like the music of angels. You perfect body and your strength that makes me feel safe and protected. I love your voice, the way it soothes my very soul and makes me feel that everything will be alright in the end." I took his hand. "Your warm and gentle hands. How it feels when you touch me and stroke my skin." I touched his lips and felt him smile. "I love your soft, warm lips and how they feel against mine when you kiss me." I put my hand over his heart. "But most of all I love what I cannot see. Your heart, you kind and loving heart. Your courage, how you would risk everything to protect other people. Your strong and relentless spirit. I love everything about you Legolas." I whispered.
He reached up and stroked my face. He opened his eyes and looked into mine.
"I love your beautiful face, the was created by the Valar to be so beautiful and fair." He entwined our fingers again. "Your delicate but deadly hands and how gentle they can be when you are with me." he touched my lips. "You soft, full lips and how they feel upon my skin. Your beautiful long hair that is softer than the finest silks. Your flawless skin that has been kissed by the sun. That beautiful language you speak and how it sounds with your sweet voice. I love the feeling of your arms around me and I love every tattoo and scar upon your skin. I love your heart, and how it beats stronger than anyone else's. Your strength that comes from the love you have for your family and for me. I love your personality and your fiery temper. Everything that makes you who you are, I love. I love you so much Elena."
I smiled and kissed him gently. When I pulled away he smiled a bit.
"Sing for me? In your language?"
"En Espanol?"
He nodded. I smiled and remembered a song Lisa taught me.
Que triste es despertar
Y ver la realidad
Ver ques es mentira lo que sentias
Saber que es el final
Que triste es ver caer
Esa pared que ayer
Me resguardaba y no me dejabe ver lo que hacias
Como se cura una herida
Cuando perdonar es tan deficil
Y cuando olvidar no se consigue?
Como enfrentarse a la vida,
Con el corazon echo pedazos
Cuando la desilusion te queriba el mundo
Y pega golpe bajo?
Nunca imagine llorar tu engano.
En medio del dolor
Mi fuerza fue mi fe.
Y en mi lamento
Buscando aliento.
Mira hacia el cielo y pregunte….
Como se cura una herida
Cuando perdonar es tan deficil
Y cuando olvidar no se consigue?
Como enfrentarse a la vida,
Con el corazon echo pedazos
Cuando la desilusion te quierba el mundo
Y pega golpe bajo?
Nuca imagine llorar…
Tu engano me enseno que no hay nada seguro,
Que solo se puede contar con Diosa.
Como se cura una herida
Cuando perdonar es tan deficil
Y cunado olvidar no se consigue?
Como enfrentarse a la vida,
Con el corazon echo pedazos
Cuando la desilusion te queriba el mundo
Y pega golpe bajo?
Nunca imagine llorar….
Tu engano.
He smiled and closed his eyes. I kissed his forehead and let my lips linger.
"Sleep my love. I will be right here when you wake up. Sweet dreams." I whispered.
He fell off into a deep sleep and I smiled at his peaceful looking face.
"Amin mela lle Legolas."