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wonder what he would have said about all the fan fiction. =)
A/N: I had terrible writer's block. I knew where I wanted to go with the story but just couldn't get there. I was finally inspired last night! Whew.
Chapter 11 – Legolas Wakes Up
Leaning back into his chair, Malficent smiled wickedly with satisfaction. It had taken him weeks to locate Gandalf's champion, but he had succeeded. He couldn't wait to get his hands on the elf and the manuscripts in his possession. Malficent could feel victory in his bones.
He had thought to go and retrieve the manuscripts himself, but after a short attempt into the other world he realized his magic would not work there. Instead the elf would have to return to Middle Earth. He would send a small troop of orcs that night to alarm the elf and his friends into thinking they must return to Middle Earth for their own safety. Laughing at his own genius, he got up to make ready his orcs.
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As soon as Roxy had stepped out of the car, Georn ran over to her and swept her into his arms and kissed her soundly. Alania looked at them sheepishly, and couldn't help but feel a combination of happiness for her friend and a little envy at her luck. There was nothing more she would have enjoyed than to have Legolas do the same with her. Risking a glance his way, she was startled at the intensity of his gaze.
The days the women were gone had felt much longer to Legolas. He felt a pang of regret and something else he couldn't place as he watched the car drive off. After the first few hours of restlessness, he confided in Georn. They spent a long time discussing the women, the mission and the fact that they both felt trouble brewing. They knew that staying in this world was quickly becoming dangerous and that they needed to return to Middle Earth soon. Georn told Legolas that the women would have to come with them. If it wasn't safe for them to stay, then it wasn't safe for the women as they were associated with them now. Further, Georn admitted his love for Roxy and that he intended to spend the rest of his life with her, he didn't care if it were in Middle Earth or in this world. Legolas had not really been surprised. He was happy that his friend had met his match, and it was obvious both would move heaven and earth for the other.
As the days went by, Legolas found himself thinking more and more about Alania. His thoughts flitted from concern for her safety to wondering what she was doing at that very moment to how it felt to kiss her to smiling about all their arguments. He realized he missed her. Georn had laughed at him when he admitted his feelings and told him "Elf, for someone who has over 3,000 years of wisdom, you haven't learned anything about love." Legolas shook his head in disagreement. He did not love Alania. He cared for her and wanted to bed her, but that was not love. Georn shrugged and said "Legolas, you are the most thick-headed of all the elves. I hope that when you do realize your feelings for her it won't be too late."
Legolas had heard the car approaching long before they saw it. His relief and joy at their return was evident to Georn, but Georn said nothing. Georn knew that no amount of logic or insistence would make Legolas more aware of the nature of his emotions towards Alania. The elf was in a tenuous situation. He was responsible for the security of the manuscripts, and, in essence, the safety of all Middle Earth. This was a heavy burden to bear for anyone, even one as strong as Legolas. Falling in love with someone who may be killed for a mission he was responsible for made everything more complicated. Georn knew that Legolas was doing his best to ignore his emotions because there was a real possibility that both Roxy and Alania could be killed. He knew that Legolas believed Alania's death would be easier to deal with if he had no feelings for her. He believed that if his friend did not act upon his feelings and something did happen to Alania he would regret the missed opportunity for eternity.
Georn stopped thinking about Legolas's problems as soon as the car was in sight. All he could focus on was having Roxy in his arms. He couldn't believe how much he missed her. Had he been paying attention to Legolas he would have been pleasantly surprised to see recognition on the elf's face.
Seeing Alania after four days made Legolas's heart leap. Her hair was wind blown and she looked somewhat fatigued and haggard, but Legolas thought she was a vision. She had an easy smile at seeing her home and watching Roxy and Georn greet each other. When she turned the smile upon Legolas the true extent of his feelings for him hit him like a freight train. He loved this woman. From that moment Legolas had every intention of keeping her near him as long as he could. They stood staring at each other for some time.
"Oh for God's sake, will you just kiss her already?! The tension between the two of you is killing me!" exclaimed Roxy in frustration.
Alania turned beet red and turned away from Legolas. She felt him, rather than heard him, approach her and found herself frozen to the ground with her back to him. She knew something had happened while they were away and there was a part of her that was nervous as well as excited about it. She felt him tenderly play with a lock of her hair as he leaned close to her and whispered in her ear "Welcome home, melamin."
Breathlessly Alania whispered back "What does that mean?"
"I will tell you later" whispered Legolas with a smile. "Was your trip a success?"
"Yes, the manuscripts are right here" and Alania reached into the backseat and returned them to Legolas.
Neither Legolas nor Georn questioned the women further, although the two did raise their brows when the women lugged the trunk into the house.
As the women carried the trunk to Alania's room, Alania reminded Roxy that if they asked either of them about the trip they would say to ask the other woman. If they got cornered together about it they would brush it off as best they could. Alania rechecked the locks and combination and headed to a hidden panel in her study to hide the manuscript copies and CD. The only person who knew about this panel was Roxy, and the only other person who would ever be told was Gandalf when they met him.
While the women were inside, Georn turned to Legolas and asked "So are you asking or am I?"
"I have already asked if the trip was successful, to which Alania replied in the affirmative. Alania swore to bring the manuscripts back and she did. Both of them are back safely. I do not think we should question them further. Alania is under the impression that I do not trust her even though it is not true. I will not further compound this idea by prodding about their trip. She will tell us when and if she feels she should" replied Legolas.
That night, after Georn had made an experimental dinner that pleasantly surprised all of them, Roxy and Georn disappeared to their room. Legolas and Alania quietly shared the responsibility for cleaning the kitchen. The silence made Alania terribly uncomfortable. She was used to arguing or joking or sharing a conversation with Legolas. Silence was new and she wasn't sure what to do with herself. Finally unable to take it any longer, she excused herself and went outside for a walk.
Legolas followed her shortly and when she stopped he approached her. Silently taking her hand in his, he brought it up to his lips and kissed her hand. "I have been a fool, melamin. Forgive me" he said.
"Forgive you for what Legolas?" she asked.
"Wasting time" he replied. He smiled down at her and noticing her confusion said "I know I have been giving you a difficult time. I did not realize my feelings until today. There will not be a distance between us any longer."
Looking up into his eyes, Alania saw passion and desire. With her heart beating wildly, she gave in to her desire to touch him. She reached up and gently stroked the side of face down to his jaw. Smiling when he made no move to pull away as he would have in the past, she whispered "I missed you."
Legolas pulled her closer to him. With one hand he tilted her face up and leaned down to kiss her. It was a light meeting of their lips. Quiet and filled with promises of things to come. Pulling his head away for a moment to look at her, he wondered to himself how it was possible that he had been so blind to his desire. Not wanting to dwell on the past any longer, he kissed her again. This time he allowed the kiss to linger and intensify.
All the passion and longing both of them had kept in check exploded in that kiss. Clinging and pulling to each other, their mouths opened and their tongues met. Curling her fingers in his hair, Alania heard herself moan into his mouth. Her knees felt weak and she would have slipped to the ground had Legolas not been holding her. Legolas heard her moan and felt himself grow hard in reaction. Never had he wanted someone as much as he wanted Alania. Pulling her hips against his hardness, he plundered her mouth.
Gasping for breath, he kissed and nibbled her lips and traced her jaw with tiny kisses. Licking her earlobe and moving to her neck, he traced the side of her body with a hand to the underside of a breast. Gently cupping it, he brushed his thumb against her nipple and felt it harden. He watched her gasp and lean her head back in passion. She ground her hips against him in response. Growling with desire Legolas murmured "I want you Alania."
He pulled her head towards his for another kiss, but before their lips could meet again an arrow hit the tree they were leaning against.
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A/N: I had terrible writer's block. I knew where I wanted to go with the story but just couldn't get there. I was finally inspired last night! Whew.
Chapter 11 – Legolas Wakes Up
Leaning back into his chair, Malficent smiled wickedly with satisfaction. It had taken him weeks to locate Gandalf's champion, but he had succeeded. He couldn't wait to get his hands on the elf and the manuscripts in his possession. Malficent could feel victory in his bones.
He had thought to go and retrieve the manuscripts himself, but after a short attempt into the other world he realized his magic would not work there. Instead the elf would have to return to Middle Earth. He would send a small troop of orcs that night to alarm the elf and his friends into thinking they must return to Middle Earth for their own safety. Laughing at his own genius, he got up to make ready his orcs.
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As soon as Roxy had stepped out of the car, Georn ran over to her and swept her into his arms and kissed her soundly. Alania looked at them sheepishly, and couldn't help but feel a combination of happiness for her friend and a little envy at her luck. There was nothing more she would have enjoyed than to have Legolas do the same with her. Risking a glance his way, she was startled at the intensity of his gaze.
The days the women were gone had felt much longer to Legolas. He felt a pang of regret and something else he couldn't place as he watched the car drive off. After the first few hours of restlessness, he confided in Georn. They spent a long time discussing the women, the mission and the fact that they both felt trouble brewing. They knew that staying in this world was quickly becoming dangerous and that they needed to return to Middle Earth soon. Georn told Legolas that the women would have to come with them. If it wasn't safe for them to stay, then it wasn't safe for the women as they were associated with them now. Further, Georn admitted his love for Roxy and that he intended to spend the rest of his life with her, he didn't care if it were in Middle Earth or in this world. Legolas had not really been surprised. He was happy that his friend had met his match, and it was obvious both would move heaven and earth for the other.
As the days went by, Legolas found himself thinking more and more about Alania. His thoughts flitted from concern for her safety to wondering what she was doing at that very moment to how it felt to kiss her to smiling about all their arguments. He realized he missed her. Georn had laughed at him when he admitted his feelings and told him "Elf, for someone who has over 3,000 years of wisdom, you haven't learned anything about love." Legolas shook his head in disagreement. He did not love Alania. He cared for her and wanted to bed her, but that was not love. Georn shrugged and said "Legolas, you are the most thick-headed of all the elves. I hope that when you do realize your feelings for her it won't be too late."
Legolas had heard the car approaching long before they saw it. His relief and joy at their return was evident to Georn, but Georn said nothing. Georn knew that no amount of logic or insistence would make Legolas more aware of the nature of his emotions towards Alania. The elf was in a tenuous situation. He was responsible for the security of the manuscripts, and, in essence, the safety of all Middle Earth. This was a heavy burden to bear for anyone, even one as strong as Legolas. Falling in love with someone who may be killed for a mission he was responsible for made everything more complicated. Georn knew that Legolas was doing his best to ignore his emotions because there was a real possibility that both Roxy and Alania could be killed. He knew that Legolas believed Alania's death would be easier to deal with if he had no feelings for her. He believed that if his friend did not act upon his feelings and something did happen to Alania he would regret the missed opportunity for eternity.
Georn stopped thinking about Legolas's problems as soon as the car was in sight. All he could focus on was having Roxy in his arms. He couldn't believe how much he missed her. Had he been paying attention to Legolas he would have been pleasantly surprised to see recognition on the elf's face.
Seeing Alania after four days made Legolas's heart leap. Her hair was wind blown and she looked somewhat fatigued and haggard, but Legolas thought she was a vision. She had an easy smile at seeing her home and watching Roxy and Georn greet each other. When she turned the smile upon Legolas the true extent of his feelings for him hit him like a freight train. He loved this woman. From that moment Legolas had every intention of keeping her near him as long as he could. They stood staring at each other for some time.
"Oh for God's sake, will you just kiss her already?! The tension between the two of you is killing me!" exclaimed Roxy in frustration.
Alania turned beet red and turned away from Legolas. She felt him, rather than heard him, approach her and found herself frozen to the ground with her back to him. She knew something had happened while they were away and there was a part of her that was nervous as well as excited about it. She felt him tenderly play with a lock of her hair as he leaned close to her and whispered in her ear "Welcome home, melamin."
Breathlessly Alania whispered back "What does that mean?"
"I will tell you later" whispered Legolas with a smile. "Was your trip a success?"
"Yes, the manuscripts are right here" and Alania reached into the backseat and returned them to Legolas.
Neither Legolas nor Georn questioned the women further, although the two did raise their brows when the women lugged the trunk into the house.
As the women carried the trunk to Alania's room, Alania reminded Roxy that if they asked either of them about the trip they would say to ask the other woman. If they got cornered together about it they would brush it off as best they could. Alania rechecked the locks and combination and headed to a hidden panel in her study to hide the manuscript copies and CD. The only person who knew about this panel was Roxy, and the only other person who would ever be told was Gandalf when they met him.
While the women were inside, Georn turned to Legolas and asked "So are you asking or am I?"
"I have already asked if the trip was successful, to which Alania replied in the affirmative. Alania swore to bring the manuscripts back and she did. Both of them are back safely. I do not think we should question them further. Alania is under the impression that I do not trust her even though it is not true. I will not further compound this idea by prodding about their trip. She will tell us when and if she feels she should" replied Legolas.
That night, after Georn had made an experimental dinner that pleasantly surprised all of them, Roxy and Georn disappeared to their room. Legolas and Alania quietly shared the responsibility for cleaning the kitchen. The silence made Alania terribly uncomfortable. She was used to arguing or joking or sharing a conversation with Legolas. Silence was new and she wasn't sure what to do with herself. Finally unable to take it any longer, she excused herself and went outside for a walk.
Legolas followed her shortly and when she stopped he approached her. Silently taking her hand in his, he brought it up to his lips and kissed her hand. "I have been a fool, melamin. Forgive me" he said.
"Forgive you for what Legolas?" she asked.
"Wasting time" he replied. He smiled down at her and noticing her confusion said "I know I have been giving you a difficult time. I did not realize my feelings until today. There will not be a distance between us any longer."
Looking up into his eyes, Alania saw passion and desire. With her heart beating wildly, she gave in to her desire to touch him. She reached up and gently stroked the side of face down to his jaw. Smiling when he made no move to pull away as he would have in the past, she whispered "I missed you."
Legolas pulled her closer to him. With one hand he tilted her face up and leaned down to kiss her. It was a light meeting of their lips. Quiet and filled with promises of things to come. Pulling his head away for a moment to look at her, he wondered to himself how it was possible that he had been so blind to his desire. Not wanting to dwell on the past any longer, he kissed her again. This time he allowed the kiss to linger and intensify.
All the passion and longing both of them had kept in check exploded in that kiss. Clinging and pulling to each other, their mouths opened and their tongues met. Curling her fingers in his hair, Alania heard herself moan into his mouth. Her knees felt weak and she would have slipped to the ground had Legolas not been holding her. Legolas heard her moan and felt himself grow hard in reaction. Never had he wanted someone as much as he wanted Alania. Pulling her hips against his hardness, he plundered her mouth.
Gasping for breath, he kissed and nibbled her lips and traced her jaw with tiny kisses. Licking her earlobe and moving to her neck, he traced the side of her body with a hand to the underside of a breast. Gently cupping it, he brushed his thumb against her nipple and felt it harden. He watched her gasp and lean her head back in passion. She ground her hips against him in response. Growling with desire Legolas murmured "I want you Alania."
He pulled her head towards his for another kiss, but before their lips could meet again an arrow hit the tree they were leaning against.
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