Author's Note: Hey, I wanna thank those people who gave reviews. I have not read the books, but am reading the first one. I know this story doesn't really follow the books. It's really not suppose to. It's just a story about Legolas. So, please continue reading.







Wrapped in Fear



Erin was still ranting about the orcs as they traveled, and everyone couldn't help but laugh at her jokes. Night was coming on quick and Erin was wired. She didn't feel like resting, she felt as if for some reason, everything was like it should be. Sure, she was now an elf, her boyfriend was an elf, so was her sister. And her sister loved a human. There was a stinky dwarf with them, and four little hobbits, but she thought it should be that way.

Everyone watched as Erin made a fire. She was the only one who wasn't tired after the days walk. Legolas laid back and winced, he had a cut on his back that he hadn't told anyone about. One orc had slashed him from behind while fighting for Erin.

"Legolas..." Her voice flooded his ears.

"Hhhmm?" He looked up.

She knelt beside him, "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, just a scratch." He reassured her.

She studied him a moment longer. Then she sat, and leaned against him. He wrapped his arm around her and they watched the stars dance with the moon in the sky above.

Suddenly something made Arwen's ears perk. She cast a look around the surrounding shadows and saw what she feared most.

"Everyone go near the fire...now." She whispered.

They all did as they were told. Legolas then noticed it too, and Erin soon learned also. Legolas tightened his grip around her waist. He did that whenever he sensed danger.

"What is it?" Gimli asked.

"It's an orc. But worse, it's known as an orc oracle. The blimey bastards can cast spells..." Aragorn said.

"How do you know?" Legolas looked at him.

"I have a great sense of smell. They stink." Aragorn answered.

Erin's eyes widened. She looked into the shadows, her elf sight catching onto this creature.

"Legolas, it draws closer..." Mumbled Arwen.

"I know dear Princess." Legolas replied.

'Dear??' Erin looked at him weirdly. Aragorn glanced sideways at Arwen.

Erin shook her head, burrying the feelings of jealousy rising in her. Legolas and Arwen were only friends. Only.

"I am sorry my lady." Legolas whispered.

Erin nodded and kissed him softly. The orc oracle attacked. No one was ready for it and it lashed out at Erin. The claws raked just above her chest and she fell hard. The monster launched itself atop her and swung wildly. Legolas tackled it from the side and they rolled a few feet. Legolas landed on the bottom and threw his right arm up to block the furious swings. His left hand dove to his waist where his knife was. He stabbed the orc in the stomach and shoved it off of him. He didn't care if that monster was dead or not. He had to get to Erin.

"Are you ok?" He asked.

She had her hand on her chest, the blood seeping through her fingers. Legolas lifted her hand, four large claw marks were imbedded there.

"Oh Erin..." Legolas frowned, tears coming quickly to his eyes.

"I'm ok Legolas.." She tried to sit up, but just laid back down.

Arwen came over and started bandaging the cuts. Legolas watched helplessly. He held her hand and just sat there. She was going through to much. Legolas could tell she was wrapped in fear.

"We should keep watch, I'll take first watch..the rest of you try to get some sleep." Aragorn said loudly.

"Ok." Was everyone's reply.

Legolas carried Erin over the fire and laid her onto a blanket, he curled up beside her and pulled her close to his body. It hit him then like a tidal wave. He was in love with Erin. He couldn't fight it, and he didn't want to. He loved Erin.

Knowing she was asleep he whispered, "I love you Erin."

"I love you too Legolas." Came her voice.

Legolas jerked up and looked down at her, "Do you?"

"Oh yes. I've been fighting these feelings since I first saw you." Erin replied softly.

"The same for me my dear maiden..." Legolas was tender as he kissed her.

The two drifted away, and Legolas slept for the first time.





The fellowship arrived the next day in Lothlorien, and Galadriel was happy to see them. Gimli was extremely fond of the elf woman and immediately began talking to her. Galadriel had some of her healers look at Erin's wound also.

"She is already beginning to heal.." One informed the others.

'I know what you fear Erin...' A voice ignited in her head like flames.

"Owww!!" She screamed.

Legolas rushed to her side, "What is wrong?"

"Something inside my head burns!" Tears formed in her eyes.

Galadriel stared at the young Princess in wonderment. Only one other person had ever done that when she had entered their mind. That person, or elve, was Varnea, Queen of the Elves.

"Your journey must go on, I urge you to continue after a days rest." Galadriel decided.

She didn't want danger to come to Lothlorien. As fond as she was of the fellowship, she loved her home more. And Mendacole's army was well on the way.

"Princess Erin, may I see you alone?" Galadriel requested.

The young girl was wobbily as she followed Galadriel into a secret area.

"Look into the water..." Galadriel ordered her softly.

"What will I see?" Erin asked.

"Not even the wiset can say..." Galadriel murmured, "Look."

Erin leaned over and glanced into the water. Flashes of white surged everywhere, and she saw Legolas. He was standing tall, blood was dried on his face, and he was in battle. He was yelling her name. Over and over. Then she saw Elrond, he was crying and saying her name. Then she saw Legolas' dead body.

"No!" She screamed and stepped back.

"Do not tell anyone what you saw." Galadriel disappeared.

Erin walked into her sleeping quarters quietly. Legolas was sleeping and Erin started to giggle.

"Now that he has the habbit, he'll never give it up.." She mumbled to herself.

She crawled into the bed next to him and snuggled up to him. He almost immediately wrapped his arms around her, like it was an instinct. His soft, warm breath was on her neck, and she fell asleep faster.





Galadriel supplied the fellowship with needed goods, and was happy to send them off again.

"We should go to some unhabited woods or something..." Frodo mentioned as they walked through the end of Lothlorien.

"There's no such thing Frodo. There's always something lurking in the shadows." Gimli scanned the area.

"Yes. Gimli is right." Aragorn concluded, "We should just keep traveling, it will be hard for Mendacole to follow if we seperate."

"No.." Erin whispered, "We cannot, it would put us in more danger. He has enough men to send after all of us. We have a fighting chance together at least."

"You grow wiser every day.." Arwen smiled.

"Hey, where's Gandalf?" Sam looked up.

"He left the night of Erin's attack by the orc oracle, said he had business to take care of.." Arwen said quickly.

Erin stopped walking. Arwen had been acting very strange. First she became jealous of Erin when they called her 'Daughter of the Elves'. Then she seemed to catch Legolas' attention and would tell him things she should have told Aragorn.

"What is wrong?" Legolas whispered.

"I have a feeling that our dear Arwen isn't what she appears to be." Erin said in his ear.

Legolas looked at Arwen. She had also sent of a weird vibe to him. She was acting quite different then usual.

"I knew it wasn't just me." Legolas mumbled.

"Shall we call her on it?" Erin asked.

"Yes." Legolas decided instantly.

"Who are you?" Erin was first to say it.

Everyone stopped and looked at her.

"Who are you talking about?" Pippin asked.

"Arwen. She isn't really Arwen." Legolas replied.

Arwen played innocent, "What are you talking about?"

"You're not the real Arwen. I can feel it." Legolas said. (Author's note: Remember that in the movie? *I can feel it* Whoop-whoop Go Legolas!).

The appearence of Arwen began to change. An elf male appeared instead.It was an evil looking creature.

"Jinkens!" Aragorn hissed.

The elf male, Jinkens, punched Aragorn. Legoals drew his bow and Gimli pulled his axe out. The four little hobbits tugged at their swords. Erin watched horror stricken.

"Fight to the death Legolas. If I win, I get the girl. And if you win, you shall have Arwen back." Jinkens growled.

"Legolas don't!" Erin yelled.

"I accept." Legolas turned to Erin, "I will be alright," then added in a smaller voice, "I love you."

"I love you too..." Erin cried.

Silent tears poured down her cheeks.

"Then it begins." Jinkens flew at Legolas.



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HAHAHAHA! Cliff hanger! Sorry it's so short, I got lazy and tired, and every thing else fits in the next chapter. please review.