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Chapter 43--Price Of Honor
Legolas was dragged to the King's tent and thrust inside. He stumbled and fell to his knees. He looked up to see Arathorn staring at him. "What do you want?" he asked.
"The truth, elf," Arathorn said.
"I have all ready told you and you do not believe me. No matter what I say you will believe I am lying so why waste time?" Legolas said wearily.
Arathorn stared at him then laughed. "You are right, why waste time. We are returning to Minas Tirith the day after tomorrow. The six of you will be my guests," he said.
"No doubt lodged in your dungeon," Legolas muttered bitterly.
"Indeed, but you can save yourself that fate by becoming my consort. I will shower you with any luxuries you desire," Arathorn said--touching Legolas' cheek.
Disgust filled him and Legolas yanked away. "You think I would sell myself to you for luxuries?!! I will rot in the dungeon first!!" he snarled.
"You have no say. I will have you willing or not, but perhaps a demonstration of how bad it could be is in order. Dalec!" he snapped.
A huge man stepped into view. He was easily six feet tall and over two hundred pounds. He was dark haired with brown eyes, but he moved gracefully.
"Meet Dalec, you will soon know him better then you would like. He is a bit rough and I fear this will be painful, but that is your problem. Dalec, you may proceed, but do not kill him," Arathorn said.
Dalec smiled and moved towards Legolas, undoing his breeches. "Gladly sire, this will be most enjoyable," he said.
Legolas paled when he realized what was about to happen. He struggled futilely against his bonds as he was pushed to the ground, but he couldn't get loose.
Merrin winced as an agonized scream tore the air. He had seen Dalec enter the King's tent before the Elf had bee brought there and he knew all to well what was happening. It was then he made his decision. He hurried off. He had a lot to do.
Arathorn watched the ordeal until it was over. Dalec rose, refastening his breeches. "Take him back," Arathorn ordered.
Aragorn winced when he saw Legolas' condition. It was obvious that he had been brutally raped. The Elf's eyes were open, but empty. Aragorn knew he'd had went into a trance to escape what had happened. He could do nothing to help and could only hope Legolas would survive..
Hours passed and it became dark. Aragorn jerked in surprise when he felt the bands on his wrists being cut. "Who--" he began.
"Quiet, it is me, Merrin. He has went to far this time. I have your horses and gear in back of the tent," he said. "You must flee before the guard wakes. I hit him over the head."
The minute Aragorn was free he went to Legolas. He was relieved to find the Elf was still alive. Merrin freed the others.
"Quick, you must hurry," Merrin said.
Qui gently wrapped Legolas in a blanket and lifted him into his arms. They followed Merrin outside.
"You should come with us, Merrin. Arathorn will be furious," Boromir said.
"No, I will stay and face the consequences as an honorable soldier should, now go," Merrin said. He watched as they rode off into the darkness.
Twenty minutes later Merrin was arrested and charged with treason. There was a search, but it was no use in the dark. Merrin went to his death with a smile, satisfied that his honor was intact.
Legolas woke from his instinctive healer's trance to daylight and found himself laying on a pallet of soft blankets with Aragorn sitting next to him. "Where are we?" he asked hoarsely.
"Free, it is just about dusk. You have been unconcious for two days," Aragorn said.
Memories flooded through Legolas' mind and he began to tremble. He stared up at Aragorn, unable to speak.
Syri came up. "It is over, you have to come to terms with what happened. It will take a long time, but it will get better. Do not let that bastard win by allowing what he did to destroy you," she said. Her eyes were filled with understanding.
Legolas stared into her eyes and realized she spoke from experience, she knew exactly what he was going through. "I will, but it is hard to bear," he whispered. Exhausted by both his ordeal and the healing trance, Legolas fell asleep…..
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