Disclaimer: Don't own anything.
Please, please review. Thanks again for all your reviews, they meant a lot to a new writer like myself =)
A/N: Sorry for the confusion, but there will be one more chapter and an epilogue after this one. I decided to split this one off from the final chapter as it stands better on its own, even though it is short. The epilogue is being written at my beta's suggestion to describe some things...
A/N: Takes place immediately after the last before the take off on journey. It will contain adult sexual content, so be warned. If you don't want to read that, you can skip to the last section.
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Chapter 12: Love and Misunderstanding
There was to be a magnificent feast after the election of the Fellowship. It was not really a joyous occasion, but Lord Elrond hoped to raise the hearts of their allies and take their minds off the impending darkness for the time being. The Lord of Rivendell predicted that everyone would have their share of pain and hardships before this war against Sauron was over.
Aragorn, in particular, did not see any cause for celebration. His heart was still bleeding from Shadow's death. But as the heir to the throne of Gondor, he must attend. There were still a few hours before nightfall and the beginning of the banquet. The Man found himself wandering back to the guest room where Shadow laid to see his love again.
He was surprised at the disordered state of the room when he walked it. His surprise was quickly replaced by rage when he realized someone had taken his beloved away. He turned and began to stalk out of the room to find his foster father to demand an answer. He was so absorbed in his anger that he did not watched where he was walking and ran directly into another smaller figure who was entering the room. The force of the collision shook Aragorn out of his rage; it was far less kind to the slighter being, who was knocked onto the floor.
Aragorn looked at the floor to find the beautiful golden Elf from the council in front of him. He extended a hand and helped the Elf up.
"Thanks. But please watch where you are going next time," the Elf spoke, shaking his head condescendingly.
That was an insult to the ears of an already peeved, stressed and grieving Aragorn, who quickly asked in his most menacing tone, "What are you doing here? This room is taken."
Legolas laughed. The Elf was delighted that Aragorn seemed to be unaffected by his beauty. He originally had wanted to tell Estel the truth right away. But something held him back. He knew that the hearts of Men were fickle. Though Aragorn's loved him enough to break his curse, he wanted to see if the Man would actually stay faithful to him. If he was going to give Immortality to Aragorn, he needed to know the Man would not leave him for the next beautiful creature that came along. He felt horrible for making Estel suffer longer than necessary, but after Arameius, he could not afford to be careless about his responsibilities as the Star of Earendil.
"I believed that Lord Elrond had given this room to me. I should be the one asking what you are doing here," answered Legolas testily.
If Ada [Father] gave this room to him today, where is Shadow? The answer that propped into his mind turned his expression into one that even dragons would fear. He grabbed the Elf by the collar and shoved him against the wall very hard and yelled, "What have you done with Shadow?"
Legolas winced at the force of his head hitting the wall. For a few moments, all he could see was sparks of light interspersing a strange darkness. That had never happened to him before. But then, as the star of Earendil, he was born with the power and knowledge to defend himself; so he had never been thrown against a wall before either.
Aragorn tightened his grip on the Elf's neck and repeated his question. This time in a soft dangerous hiss. Legolas could feel shivers down his spine as he heard the icy fury in the Man's voice; not the mention Aragorn's hands were beginning to interfere with his normal breathing. The Elf did not have an answer to his love's question, unless he told the truth, which he did not want to do yet. He looked for a way out but was unhappy to find that this time, the ranger had him glued to the wall very well.
My hands are free, but that won't do any good since he is stronger. My legs are trapped this time, so kicking is out of the question. And I don't want to use magic... right, I could try that....
At that thought, Legolas put on his most brilliant, seductive smile and whispered in his sweetest voice that he could muster under those conditions, "I don't know what you are talking about. I arrived late and this was the first time I came into this room."
Aragorn's anger dissipated instantaneously at the smile. When the Golden Elf spoke, he began chastising himself for jumping to conclusions and hurting the exquisite being. He let go of Legolas and apologized, "I am sorry. Shadow was my mentor, he meant the world to me."
"Was? What happened?" gently probed Legolas, wanting to hear more of what Estel thought.
"He died." It was all Aragorn could say; even saying that caused so much pain that he had to fight very hard to keep the moisture in his eyes from overflowing.
Legolas could not keep his love for the Man hidden any longer. He lifted his hand and began to stroke Aragorn's face lovingly. "Aragorn, I..."
The Man jumped at the contact. He found himself reacting to Legolas, his manhood beginning to rise with need. As soon as he noticed that, he leapt back even further and cried out, "No. I will not do this. I love Shadow. I will not betray him like this. You are just another pretty face, I will not...."
Legolas smiled; he had heard what he wanted to hear. He leant forward and kissed the Man, pouring his heart into it.
Aragorn was stunned for a second as the Elf kissed him. Legolas' touch felt so familiar, so tender and loving, almost just like Shadow. Without thinking, he had moved to pin the Elf back against the wall and broke the kiss. One of his hands caressed the golden tresses, balling some in his fist and brought them to his nose. As he inhaled the Elf's sweet scent, it registered in his hazy mind that Legolas smelled of orchids and honey, the same way his love did. He stared for a moment longer into the exquisite azure eyes which shone with love and desire before he answered his lips demands to taste the sweet Elf again.
The Man first laid a gentle kiss on the Legolas' deliciously pink lips. Wanting more, one of his large strong hand cupped Legolas' head to tilt it further upwards to deepen the kiss. The elf could feel Aragorn's tongue against his lips, demanding entry; instead of backing away as he would have done 5000 years ago, he opened his mouth for his beloved.
Electricity arced through his entire body as Aragorn's tongue swept in, thrusting and probing, as if trying to get a better taste of him. Curiosity began to mount in the Elf, wondering what Estel would taste like. Tentatively, Legolas moved his tongue and brushed against the Man's. Aragorn tensed as he sighed with pleasure from the touch. The Elf, now emboldened by the effects of his touch began to imitate Aragorn's movement and returned the kiss in kind. The Man growled and deepened the kiss further, their tongues chasing each other until they were forced to break apart from the lack of breath.
The break of contact did not last for long for Legolas barely had enough time to regain his breath before Aragron kissed him again. The Man's other hand had wandered down the Elf's side and settled on his behind. Aragorn began to squeeze the round cheek gently at the rhythm of the trusts of his tongue. Legolas moaned, as the movement started him out of his love- induced temporary insanity.
What are you doing? You know you cannot do this without proper binding vows!!
Legolas tried to shove at the Man to make him stop, but Aragorn was too absorbed in his desire too to notice. Instead, he began kissing and teasing the Elf's sensitive pointy ear as he grinded his erection against Legolas.
His mouth free, Legolas whimpered, "No, please stop," as he continued to struggle against Aragorn. But that too seemed to fall on deaf ears.
Hot shameful tears were now flooding the Elf's eyes as he thought, It is not supposed to be this way.
But before he had to consider using his magic to stop Aragorn, the Man who just finished tending to one ear and was about to move on to the next, noticed the tears. Legolas' words and struggles registered in his mind and Aragorn released the Elf and jumped back. He stared at the crying Golden Elf and was so ashamed of himself that he turned and fled without another word.
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Aragorn ran until his legs would carry him no further. He did not know where he was, or did he care. He lay motionless on the floor, eyes closed as venomous words of accusation burnt through his mind.
You betrayed Shadow. No, not just that, you almost forced yourself on Legolas because he reminded you of Shadow. All they have ever done to you is be kind to you and love you. You repay them by betraying them both. You are worst than weak ....
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Legolas found his love lying on the garden floor. It had not been difficult to track Aragorn; in his haste, the Man had left a bigger trail than an Orcs army's for the Elf mage to follow. He watched Aragorn for a moment and realized he had seen that look on his former apprentice's face many times; Estel was reprimanding himself. He never got the chance to tell Aragorn the truth; that he was Shadow and the Star of Earendil. He wondered if the Man would be angry with him for deceiving him for so long. But there was one way to find out. He approached Aragorn, his heart beating so fast that he felt it might explode.
"Aragorn," called out Legolas gently, interrupting the Man's mental tirade.
Aragorn looked up in surprise to find the golden Elf standing beside him. The way Legolas interrupted his thoughts reminded the Man yet again of his mentor.
This must stop now. Legolas deserves much better than this. Such a gorgeous being deserves someone who will love him with his whole heart; definitely not someone like me, who is attracted to him just because he resembles Shadow.
However, the Man could sense Legolas would not leave him alone if he told the truth. The Elf was the stubborn type, as evident from the fact that he came after Aragorn despite what had just occurred. The Man hated to do this, but he must lie.
"I am sorry, Legolas. I do not know what had gotten into me; it would not happen again. I am betrothed to Arwen and we plan to wed as soon as I become King of Gondor."
Legolas stared in shock at the Man he loved. Betrothed... how can this be? The Man loved him ....
Suddenly, he understood. Despite the feelings Aragorn had for him, they could not be together. Aragorn was Isildur's heir and he would need a wife who could give him children. That was something that Legolas could never do. The star of Earendil might be the most powerful mage in Middle Earth, but even he could not change the fact that he was male. The truth no longer mattered. He knew what he must do. After he saw the Quest through, he would never see Aragorn again. He would then fight his grief as hard as he could and when the time comes, he would fade.
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Guesto-chan: I really appreciate your offer of being my beta as well, but this fiction is already read and beta-ed except for the epilogue which isn't really written yet =) Thanks for the offer though.
Lord Angelus: Sorry didn't put Haldir into Fellowship. I like the Guardian lots and thought it would not do him justice to introduce him so late in the story. He will be important in my other fictions though =)
Grace: At this moment there is no sequel planned for this fiction. I like the ending and would rather leave it as is for now since I cannot think of where this story will go if I continue. I do not want to drag on the story too long.
Natalie: Yes, there is at least one other A/L I will write for sure soon, but after Light in the Grey is done, which should not be too long from now provided that me and my beta was not too busy. I have another evil AU plot bunny in head dying to get out, but I am fighting it hard. Prince of Dreams decided to be naughty and gave me plot holes, while threatening to become a two part saga.... Not to mention this bunny is really really nasty, kind of like the one in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Am very afraid no one would want to read it. If little Prince decided to play nice after all, I would write a default chapter to outline universe and see what response I get.
Please, please review. Thanks again for all your reviews, they meant a lot to a new writer like myself =)
A/N: Sorry for the confusion, but there will be one more chapter and an epilogue after this one. I decided to split this one off from the final chapter as it stands better on its own, even though it is short. The epilogue is being written at my beta's suggestion to describe some things...
A/N: Takes place immediately after the last before the take off on journey. It will contain adult sexual content, so be warned. If you don't want to read that, you can skip to the last section.
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Chapter 12: Love and Misunderstanding
There was to be a magnificent feast after the election of the Fellowship. It was not really a joyous occasion, but Lord Elrond hoped to raise the hearts of their allies and take their minds off the impending darkness for the time being. The Lord of Rivendell predicted that everyone would have their share of pain and hardships before this war against Sauron was over.
Aragorn, in particular, did not see any cause for celebration. His heart was still bleeding from Shadow's death. But as the heir to the throne of Gondor, he must attend. There were still a few hours before nightfall and the beginning of the banquet. The Man found himself wandering back to the guest room where Shadow laid to see his love again.
He was surprised at the disordered state of the room when he walked it. His surprise was quickly replaced by rage when he realized someone had taken his beloved away. He turned and began to stalk out of the room to find his foster father to demand an answer. He was so absorbed in his anger that he did not watched where he was walking and ran directly into another smaller figure who was entering the room. The force of the collision shook Aragorn out of his rage; it was far less kind to the slighter being, who was knocked onto the floor.
Aragorn looked at the floor to find the beautiful golden Elf from the council in front of him. He extended a hand and helped the Elf up.
"Thanks. But please watch where you are going next time," the Elf spoke, shaking his head condescendingly.
That was an insult to the ears of an already peeved, stressed and grieving Aragorn, who quickly asked in his most menacing tone, "What are you doing here? This room is taken."
Legolas laughed. The Elf was delighted that Aragorn seemed to be unaffected by his beauty. He originally had wanted to tell Estel the truth right away. But something held him back. He knew that the hearts of Men were fickle. Though Aragorn's loved him enough to break his curse, he wanted to see if the Man would actually stay faithful to him. If he was going to give Immortality to Aragorn, he needed to know the Man would not leave him for the next beautiful creature that came along. He felt horrible for making Estel suffer longer than necessary, but after Arameius, he could not afford to be careless about his responsibilities as the Star of Earendil.
"I believed that Lord Elrond had given this room to me. I should be the one asking what you are doing here," answered Legolas testily.
If Ada [Father] gave this room to him today, where is Shadow? The answer that propped into his mind turned his expression into one that even dragons would fear. He grabbed the Elf by the collar and shoved him against the wall very hard and yelled, "What have you done with Shadow?"
Legolas winced at the force of his head hitting the wall. For a few moments, all he could see was sparks of light interspersing a strange darkness. That had never happened to him before. But then, as the star of Earendil, he was born with the power and knowledge to defend himself; so he had never been thrown against a wall before either.
Aragorn tightened his grip on the Elf's neck and repeated his question. This time in a soft dangerous hiss. Legolas could feel shivers down his spine as he heard the icy fury in the Man's voice; not the mention Aragorn's hands were beginning to interfere with his normal breathing. The Elf did not have an answer to his love's question, unless he told the truth, which he did not want to do yet. He looked for a way out but was unhappy to find that this time, the ranger had him glued to the wall very well.
My hands are free, but that won't do any good since he is stronger. My legs are trapped this time, so kicking is out of the question. And I don't want to use magic... right, I could try that....
At that thought, Legolas put on his most brilliant, seductive smile and whispered in his sweetest voice that he could muster under those conditions, "I don't know what you are talking about. I arrived late and this was the first time I came into this room."
Aragorn's anger dissipated instantaneously at the smile. When the Golden Elf spoke, he began chastising himself for jumping to conclusions and hurting the exquisite being. He let go of Legolas and apologized, "I am sorry. Shadow was my mentor, he meant the world to me."
"Was? What happened?" gently probed Legolas, wanting to hear more of what Estel thought.
"He died." It was all Aragorn could say; even saying that caused so much pain that he had to fight very hard to keep the moisture in his eyes from overflowing.
Legolas could not keep his love for the Man hidden any longer. He lifted his hand and began to stroke Aragorn's face lovingly. "Aragorn, I..."
The Man jumped at the contact. He found himself reacting to Legolas, his manhood beginning to rise with need. As soon as he noticed that, he leapt back even further and cried out, "No. I will not do this. I love Shadow. I will not betray him like this. You are just another pretty face, I will not...."
Legolas smiled; he had heard what he wanted to hear. He leant forward and kissed the Man, pouring his heart into it.
Aragorn was stunned for a second as the Elf kissed him. Legolas' touch felt so familiar, so tender and loving, almost just like Shadow. Without thinking, he had moved to pin the Elf back against the wall and broke the kiss. One of his hands caressed the golden tresses, balling some in his fist and brought them to his nose. As he inhaled the Elf's sweet scent, it registered in his hazy mind that Legolas smelled of orchids and honey, the same way his love did. He stared for a moment longer into the exquisite azure eyes which shone with love and desire before he answered his lips demands to taste the sweet Elf again.
The Man first laid a gentle kiss on the Legolas' deliciously pink lips. Wanting more, one of his large strong hand cupped Legolas' head to tilt it further upwards to deepen the kiss. The elf could feel Aragorn's tongue against his lips, demanding entry; instead of backing away as he would have done 5000 years ago, he opened his mouth for his beloved.
Electricity arced through his entire body as Aragorn's tongue swept in, thrusting and probing, as if trying to get a better taste of him. Curiosity began to mount in the Elf, wondering what Estel would taste like. Tentatively, Legolas moved his tongue and brushed against the Man's. Aragorn tensed as he sighed with pleasure from the touch. The Elf, now emboldened by the effects of his touch began to imitate Aragorn's movement and returned the kiss in kind. The Man growled and deepened the kiss further, their tongues chasing each other until they were forced to break apart from the lack of breath.
The break of contact did not last for long for Legolas barely had enough time to regain his breath before Aragron kissed him again. The Man's other hand had wandered down the Elf's side and settled on his behind. Aragorn began to squeeze the round cheek gently at the rhythm of the trusts of his tongue. Legolas moaned, as the movement started him out of his love- induced temporary insanity.
What are you doing? You know you cannot do this without proper binding vows!!
Legolas tried to shove at the Man to make him stop, but Aragorn was too absorbed in his desire too to notice. Instead, he began kissing and teasing the Elf's sensitive pointy ear as he grinded his erection against Legolas.
His mouth free, Legolas whimpered, "No, please stop," as he continued to struggle against Aragorn. But that too seemed to fall on deaf ears.
Hot shameful tears were now flooding the Elf's eyes as he thought, It is not supposed to be this way.
But before he had to consider using his magic to stop Aragorn, the Man who just finished tending to one ear and was about to move on to the next, noticed the tears. Legolas' words and struggles registered in his mind and Aragorn released the Elf and jumped back. He stared at the crying Golden Elf and was so ashamed of himself that he turned and fled without another word.
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Aragorn ran until his legs would carry him no further. He did not know where he was, or did he care. He lay motionless on the floor, eyes closed as venomous words of accusation burnt through his mind.
You betrayed Shadow. No, not just that, you almost forced yourself on Legolas because he reminded you of Shadow. All they have ever done to you is be kind to you and love you. You repay them by betraying them both. You are worst than weak ....
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Legolas found his love lying on the garden floor. It had not been difficult to track Aragorn; in his haste, the Man had left a bigger trail than an Orcs army's for the Elf mage to follow. He watched Aragorn for a moment and realized he had seen that look on his former apprentice's face many times; Estel was reprimanding himself. He never got the chance to tell Aragorn the truth; that he was Shadow and the Star of Earendil. He wondered if the Man would be angry with him for deceiving him for so long. But there was one way to find out. He approached Aragorn, his heart beating so fast that he felt it might explode.
"Aragorn," called out Legolas gently, interrupting the Man's mental tirade.
Aragorn looked up in surprise to find the golden Elf standing beside him. The way Legolas interrupted his thoughts reminded the Man yet again of his mentor.
This must stop now. Legolas deserves much better than this. Such a gorgeous being deserves someone who will love him with his whole heart; definitely not someone like me, who is attracted to him just because he resembles Shadow.
However, the Man could sense Legolas would not leave him alone if he told the truth. The Elf was the stubborn type, as evident from the fact that he came after Aragorn despite what had just occurred. The Man hated to do this, but he must lie.
"I am sorry, Legolas. I do not know what had gotten into me; it would not happen again. I am betrothed to Arwen and we plan to wed as soon as I become King of Gondor."
Legolas stared in shock at the Man he loved. Betrothed... how can this be? The Man loved him ....
Suddenly, he understood. Despite the feelings Aragorn had for him, they could not be together. Aragorn was Isildur's heir and he would need a wife who could give him children. That was something that Legolas could never do. The star of Earendil might be the most powerful mage in Middle Earth, but even he could not change the fact that he was male. The truth no longer mattered. He knew what he must do. After he saw the Quest through, he would never see Aragorn again. He would then fight his grief as hard as he could and when the time comes, he would fade.
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Guesto-chan: I really appreciate your offer of being my beta as well, but this fiction is already read and beta-ed except for the epilogue which isn't really written yet =) Thanks for the offer though.
Lord Angelus: Sorry didn't put Haldir into Fellowship. I like the Guardian lots and thought it would not do him justice to introduce him so late in the story. He will be important in my other fictions though =)
Grace: At this moment there is no sequel planned for this fiction. I like the ending and would rather leave it as is for now since I cannot think of where this story will go if I continue. I do not want to drag on the story too long.
Natalie: Yes, there is at least one other A/L I will write for sure soon, but after Light in the Grey is done, which should not be too long from now provided that me and my beta was not too busy. I have another evil AU plot bunny in head dying to get out, but I am fighting it hard. Prince of Dreams decided to be naughty and gave me plot holes, while threatening to become a two part saga.... Not to mention this bunny is really really nasty, kind of like the one in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Am very afraid no one would want to read it. If little Prince decided to play nice after all, I would write a default chapter to outline universe and see what response I get.