~Bird songs~

by Ola

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A/N~ lol. Thank you "trusty and reliable" reviewer =) Legolas isn't exactly angry, but he is in a pinch because on the one hand, he has to obey the law, being a model to everyone else and all, but on the other, he doesn't want to hurt alex unnecessarily. Sorry if it caused a bit of a confusion. I hope this chapter will explain things a little.

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Part 5~

            Legolas was in deep thoughts and only noticed Alex again when she was fully asleep, but he instantly understood what was going on.

"Alrovir! You didn't!"

"It was necessary…my lord."

"It is not the time for your usual sarcasm, Alrovir."

"Nay, you are right Legolas. But both of you had some good points in your…discussion," he said, referring to the little argument between the other two. "We have to bring her back to Rivendell. It is only right. She was hurt because of us, and we cannot heal her with our skills."

"Oh," said Mirime with sarcasm, "so first you point your arrow at her and try to kill her, and then you want to bring her into the enclave, where few humans have come to and left with their lives!"

"Stop arguing you two," Legolas finally put an end to their bickering. "If we leave her here, she might call whoever brought her here for help. We do not want more people here than necessary. Also, also, did you not hear what she told us about the object of her study?"

For a moment, Legolas looked at them, letting his words sink in. "She will find what they are. And if not her then someone else…We will bring her to Rivendell, then we will see what can be done about it."

After a moment, his companions nodded.

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            I awoke to darkness. No, not complete darkness. The moon was a thin crescent, and cast a silvery, cold light, which allowed me to see, although barely. The three men sat together, talking in hushed tones, their dark silhouettes casting long shadows on the forest floor. They looked strange, almost as if their pale skin was glowing under the moon, and I wondered if I did too. Suddenly they turned around; whether because they heard me move in the blankets or saw me, I don't know. The one I thought to be Legolas (I wasn't sure since in the semi-darkness they all looked alike) said "Lady Alex, we would bring you to Rivendell, for true healing, if you but accept to come with us." His words were softly spoken, and yet they held authority.

"What is Rivendell?...and where is it? There is no city around here for hundreds of miles." I caught one of the other two smiling.

"Rivendell, also called The Last Homely Home is…a place of peace and rest. It is a place where our people live in tranquility, unconcerned about the world, since the world does not know of its existence. If we depart now, we will arrive ere the night ends."

I didn't really know what to do. I had no idea where I was now, my leg had started hurting again, and I was sure that it wasn't good for my bones to be protruding out of my skin for much longer. On the other hand, I had no idea who those guys were. But then, why would they go to all that trouble of carrying me around and making up weird stories? I sighed and accepted their proposal. What had I to lose? That nagging little voice in my head again replied: plenty.

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A/N~ keep reviewing and telling me things so I can ameliorate this story please!

~ola~