All right--this is meant as a break from Bonds Reborn, but don't worry, I'll still work on it. This is a how Legolas met Aragorn story. (One of many I know) Here goes----AU-- NO Ring!! Thoughts italics, Elvish **blah** (this is a trial chapter to see how it's received
Disclaimer: Tolkien's toys, not mine, earning nothing from this!!
Hands Of A Healer
Chapter 1--Loneliness
Legolas stood at the window, gazing out at the forest that bordered the small town of Kylen. He was debating the wisdom of sneaking outside. He was nervous about doing so; Uncle Jerrin would have his ears if he got caught. The young Elf sighed pensively. He couldn't understand why he couldn't go outside much. He always was stuck inside and the door was locked so he couldn't leave the room. He leaned his forehead against the cool glass. His sapphire blue eyes were wistful as he shoved a lock of gold hair behind one delicately pointed ear. I'm only five hundred and I'm all ready bored with life, he mused sadly.
A key rattled in the lock and the door opened. **Come Legolas, there's some one here who needs your services,** Jerrin said.
"Yes uncle," Legolas agreed meekly and followed the older Elf down the stairs. A Human woman sat on a chair holding a crying girl.
Legolas went to the child and knelt beside her. It was obvious her left arm was broken. "What happened?" he asked.
"She fell down the stairs. Can you help her? Please?" the woman asked.
"It cost--" Jerrin began.
"Nothing," Legolas interrupted, ignoring the murderous look his uncle gave him. He laid his hands on the child's arm and concentrated. Blue light surrounded his hands and the break healed as if it had never been. "There, it's done," he said, smiling at the child.
The pain gone, the child had stopped crying right away and was giggling. "Thank you so much, it is good to have a healer here," the woman said.
"You are welcome, lady," Legolas said politely.
The woman gave the older Elf a slight bow then hurried from the house, closing the door behind her.
Jerrin turned as Legolas stood. **Go back upstairs, boy--NOW!!** he ordered.
**But I've been up there since breakfast that was five hours ago and when's lunch?** Legolas protested.
**You aren't getting any!! I warned you about defying me!! Get upstairs before I take a strap to you!!** Jerrin bellowed.
Legolas fled back to his small room, tears stinging his eyes. He closed the door behind him and flung himself on his bed and wept in loneliness. Eventually he fell asleep.
So what you guys think? Shall I continue? R/R please?
