I didn't like the last chapter.A little to..not me,for my liking.
So I understand the lack of reviews.
Now I don't want to end this story.
I really like writing it.
But I have to do it...
I'm **going** to do it..
I'm going to end it all!
*cries*
here...read this while I cry.. :'(
(The man is a human, (power hungry of course..) who killed Leonae's siblings for his stupid ceremony thing. Killing her will complete the sacrifice and raise and army!!!....Gee....*that's* original..)
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"I'll Follow You After Death."
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Legolas woke,feeling that a chill on his shoulder had replaced the comfortable warmth of Leonae which was there before. His tired,and now worried,eyes searched the darkness before him. Her bow still lay against the wall along with the arrows. When he finally managed to define the tones on the darkened snow.There were definitely light footprints.
"Aragorn," he hissed, gently placing a hand on his friend's shoulder,"Aragorn," he repeated after receiving no response. This time the ranger blinked, as if still in sleep.
"We shall set out later in the morning,when the sun is up. There is no point in rousing us so early." The figure turned slightly and closed his eyes again.
"No Aragorn. Where is Leonae?"
"Leonae?" he repeated, "Forgive me, I did not see her."
Aragorn sat up quickly and silently,"She did not mention leaving."
"The fire is well lit,there is no need for more wood. There is no reason to leave."
"We should stop this talk and move to search for her." The human stood up, all signs of his weariness vanishing as he began to walk a little way from camp, careful not to wake the smaller beings. Help from them all would alert whatever lurked in the forest to pinpoint their position by the none too subtle footsteps. Legolas immediately followed. As they neared the bottom of the mountain the snow was not so thick, and the man could walk without sinking too far. He followed the elf who tracked the prints.
"It goes deep into the forest,the tracks become hard to follow through the leaves," he observed,"she had no purpose in coming this far." The elf was not anxious and slightly infuriated that her movement had gone undetected.
"I do not think it was purely by her own will my friend," replied the ranger in a grave tone.
"Hush," said the suddenly alert elf.
They both froze and were still for a number of moments. Now the noise came closer so that Aragorn could hear it. Suddenly,they both spun round and found a small creature bounding toward them. Of course,with out a second look they recognized the small Took who,once by their side,shot them an indignant look.
"Why did you not wake me? I can understand that the rest are weary,but you should know that you cannot leave me while you take a stroll," he looked about him, "where is Leonae?"
"What possible reason would we have for coming out here?" asked Aragorn, "do you not register that we are searching for her? Let us continue," he hissed in the forest's silence, unable to humor Pippin and his question.
"Then I'm coming too."
"Yes,very well, but let us away now. I am uncertain that we shall find her well."
They wondered blindly now through the thickening forest. All traces of footprints had been lost in the mess of fallen leaves that littered the ground. It was too dark by far to decipher any color and little did they know they they now trod on leaves spattered with the she elf's blood. If Legolas' senses were as keen as they once were he would have heard distant breathing and mumbling as they neared the the clearing.
It was noted by Aragorn that Pippin was now silent,his footsteps as light as his own. Perhaps now he understood what trouble his friend could be in. The elf stepped further onwards,straining to pick out any noises which were not in rhythm to the forest's song. Finally he came to an abrupt halt. He seemed to concentrate on everything about him. Aragorn and the hobbit gazed intently at him,wondering if he had found was he was looking for.
"Come," he said turning only for a brief moment to catch his comrades' eyes. Again they set off. The elf moved as light and quickly as the air itself,with the other two close behind him. They were doing everything possible to remain undetected except holding their very breaths.
Legolas stopped at a tree by a clearing,where the moon seemed too horrified to show it's light. When Aragorn came to a spot nearby all blood drained from his face,he was only just in time to grip firmly on the elf's arm to stop him from entering the scene of such a horrifying sacrifice.
"Running in shall not help her. We must come to some arrangement," he looked at the now frustrated Prince of Mirkwood. Legolas had come with only his dagger in his haste,(don't attack me for it. It's a plot device.)the ranger noticed this and used it the advantage of his plan.
"Your dagger is not of use for this Legolas. I shall leave it to you to retrieve Leonae while I shall try to distract him."
"Lend me your sword and I shall kill him myself," the elf frowned.
"You know I cannot do that. He would hear my attempt to carry her away,I am not as fleet as you shall be." The elf knew when Aragorn had a plan of action and walked a short way in his stressed situation,fearing the scene in the clearing,as the human turned to the smaller being.
"Run back to the camp,wake the others,get them to a place nearby,and take anything of burden from Legolas' horse,he shall require speed if we are to have hope."
"Aragorn?" asked the hobbit,"why do you not allow him to kill the beast? He is as brave a fighter as you." He whispered.
"If we cannot save her Pip,she would rather have him by her side than any human or hobbit." By this point it was clear that the young Took was passed worried. He could not speak to reply,but merely nodded,his eyes threatening to spill tears. He then set of back to the camp as fast as his short legs would carry him.
Legolas could hear the she-elf and man talking in the darkened clearing. Her voice was becoming weaker and it seemed that he could feel her fade. He would have to wait for the rangers words,it would be a foolish elf who ran into a situation such as this without so much as a plan.
"We must move my friend," said Aragorn urgently,"I fear that waiting for a cunning plan would be folly. I shall battle with him,tend to her as best you can,the rest shall bring the horses. Do not wait for me." The elf nodded and they both made their way to the clearing.
Blood was spilled over her white skin. The cloaked figure hunched over her as a vulture would a carcass. Before finding out what the shape was doing,Aragorn gave Legolas a meaningful look and ran from his place in a vicious attack in the dark man,he knocked him to the ground but,being an honorable warrior allowed him to stand and with in seconds a fight raged between the two. The elf could now clearly see the handle if a dagger protruding from the limp form of the maiden. As soon as the beasts back was turned he darted from his place of hiding and lifted Leonae,being careful of the wounds and dagger,and carried her through the forest as far as he dared,so that the rest of the company could find him. He lay her by a tree,removing his cape and tearing it,to allow him to first dress the wounds on her ankles. She showed no signs of life but for her faint breathing.
The strips of cape were tied firmly around her bitten ankles after he had used the melted snow to clear the wounds. Her face was so still now,not in sleep but in fading,and with her Legolas' hopes faded too. Though her legs were not bleeding as badly as they had before,blood poured violently from where the dagger was. He gave the weapon a furtive glance,as if looking at it the wrong way would drive it deeper into the still elf. With a mix of duty and desperation he moved toward her stomach,the remains of his torn cape really to be pressed onto the open gash.He placed his hand on the handle of the offending knife. He braced himself,inhaling deeply,but before he could pull it out he felt a cold hand on his.
"Legolas?" quivered a quiet voice.
"Yes," he nodded,tears beginning to sting his eyes,tears of relief to hear her voice,"try to be still,we will be able to ride to Rivendell in a short time."
"Leave me be Legolas."She said,an icy crystal ran down he cheek. The Prince's heart sank in a mixture of shock and dismay.
"Leave you? I do not understand. If we journey to Rivendell,Lord Elrond can heal you.You shall have made it where the others of your city did not."
"Living shall cause me ever more pain than this death. Leave me be," the fresh tears slid freely down he face,though she was pleading for death her heart was breaking as she lay.
"I shall not. I forbid you to leave," he felt the salt sadness glide from his eyes too now,though she could not see them through the darkness,"why will you not accept my help?" The prince felt somehow helpless.
"My heart," she said,nothing in her mind could stop her from admitting to the truth."it refuses to let me stop loving you...While my head only tells me of your honor and status." Her eyes began to flutter,it became hard to focus.Legolas was filled with a strange,yet empty happiness. He leant forward,embracing her protectively.
"I would sacrifice all that I have in Middle Earth to feel but a moment of your love,"he whispered against her neck,his warm breath sending shivers across her body,"if you refuse to live I shall follow you after death." A new joy and the determination to live grew within her as she released Legolas' hand.
The dagger was not as long as he had thought,it slipped neatly from her body. The elf looked up to find that her eyes were once again closed,but his worries turned to the blood pouring from the wound he quickly pressed the rag of cape onto it and held her while listening for sound of hobbit (or dwarf) feet.
When they finally came he saw the familiar face of Samwise Gamgee. The hobbit was clearly out of breath but still kept the pace until at the elf's side.
"Your.. horse is ..not far," he panted,looking at Legolas who was trying his best the hold the cloth secure,"I think we should get going. The rest are unburdening the animal," he said,handing over his own cape to be tied around the maiden's waist.
"Thank you Sam," the elf tied the knot securely and the tears kept on coming. She lay in his arms,barely breathing,as he carried and followed Sam.
Merry and Frodo were unloading the horse while Pippin and Gimli spread the baggage equally between the others. Pippin turned,and as he did it was plain to see that he had not stopped crying since he woke the others. The hobbit bowed his head and continued his task. Legolas knew exactly how the young hobbit felt,though for him it was magnified several thousand times- tearing at his heart.
Aragorn was sitting near by them,attending to a wound of his own. He had only a minor slash across the arm and he immediately went over the the approaching Legolas. He gave him a look between horror and sympathy.
"Is she alive?" the prince nodded and made his way to the horse,the ranger followed.
"Ride quickly,the snow thins from here. You should be in Rivendell before the sun has fully risen. Be careful my friend,we shall follow." He held Leonae for a moment while Legolas mounted. Pippin came from one of the horses and placed a hand on Leonae's bandaged foot,looking up at her with eyes full of sorrow. Aragorn gave the hobbit a furtive glance and told Legolas to go-so he did.
The horse flew down the mountain side as if aware of the situation. They headed to Rivendell,where Leonae would be healed by Lord Elrond and forever treasured by Legolas.
Or would she? For something awaited Leonae in the city,something which could tear the heart from the Prince of Mirkwood.
The end.
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Sniff sniff....I smell a sequel. Whaddya think? Should I do it?
Last chapter of My 1st story!
Didn't wanna end it but I got other things to write...MORE STORIES!!!!!
Can ya feel the cheeseyness?! Huh?! XP
I know for the last two or so chapters there haven't been a lot of reviews,but as an extra special favor could you please make a special effort to review? That'd be great!
("Spanner in the Works" is returning soooon!!! so look out! Mwahahahahah!)
So I understand the lack of reviews.
Now I don't want to end this story.
I really like writing it.
But I have to do it...
I'm **going** to do it..
I'm going to end it all!
*cries*
here...read this while I cry.. :'(
(The man is a human, (power hungry of course..) who killed Leonae's siblings for his stupid ceremony thing. Killing her will complete the sacrifice and raise and army!!!....Gee....*that's* original..)
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"I'll Follow You After Death."
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Legolas woke,feeling that a chill on his shoulder had replaced the comfortable warmth of Leonae which was there before. His tired,and now worried,eyes searched the darkness before him. Her bow still lay against the wall along with the arrows. When he finally managed to define the tones on the darkened snow.There were definitely light footprints.
"Aragorn," he hissed, gently placing a hand on his friend's shoulder,"Aragorn," he repeated after receiving no response. This time the ranger blinked, as if still in sleep.
"We shall set out later in the morning,when the sun is up. There is no point in rousing us so early." The figure turned slightly and closed his eyes again.
"No Aragorn. Where is Leonae?"
"Leonae?" he repeated, "Forgive me, I did not see her."
Aragorn sat up quickly and silently,"She did not mention leaving."
"The fire is well lit,there is no need for more wood. There is no reason to leave."
"We should stop this talk and move to search for her." The human stood up, all signs of his weariness vanishing as he began to walk a little way from camp, careful not to wake the smaller beings. Help from them all would alert whatever lurked in the forest to pinpoint their position by the none too subtle footsteps. Legolas immediately followed. As they neared the bottom of the mountain the snow was not so thick, and the man could walk without sinking too far. He followed the elf who tracked the prints.
"It goes deep into the forest,the tracks become hard to follow through the leaves," he observed,"she had no purpose in coming this far." The elf was not anxious and slightly infuriated that her movement had gone undetected.
"I do not think it was purely by her own will my friend," replied the ranger in a grave tone.
"Hush," said the suddenly alert elf.
They both froze and were still for a number of moments. Now the noise came closer so that Aragorn could hear it. Suddenly,they both spun round and found a small creature bounding toward them. Of course,with out a second look they recognized the small Took who,once by their side,shot them an indignant look.
"Why did you not wake me? I can understand that the rest are weary,but you should know that you cannot leave me while you take a stroll," he looked about him, "where is Leonae?"
"What possible reason would we have for coming out here?" asked Aragorn, "do you not register that we are searching for her? Let us continue," he hissed in the forest's silence, unable to humor Pippin and his question.
"Then I'm coming too."
"Yes,very well, but let us away now. I am uncertain that we shall find her well."
They wondered blindly now through the thickening forest. All traces of footprints had been lost in the mess of fallen leaves that littered the ground. It was too dark by far to decipher any color and little did they know they they now trod on leaves spattered with the she elf's blood. If Legolas' senses were as keen as they once were he would have heard distant breathing and mumbling as they neared the the clearing.
It was noted by Aragorn that Pippin was now silent,his footsteps as light as his own. Perhaps now he understood what trouble his friend could be in. The elf stepped further onwards,straining to pick out any noises which were not in rhythm to the forest's song. Finally he came to an abrupt halt. He seemed to concentrate on everything about him. Aragorn and the hobbit gazed intently at him,wondering if he had found was he was looking for.
"Come," he said turning only for a brief moment to catch his comrades' eyes. Again they set off. The elf moved as light and quickly as the air itself,with the other two close behind him. They were doing everything possible to remain undetected except holding their very breaths.
Legolas stopped at a tree by a clearing,where the moon seemed too horrified to show it's light. When Aragorn came to a spot nearby all blood drained from his face,he was only just in time to grip firmly on the elf's arm to stop him from entering the scene of such a horrifying sacrifice.
"Running in shall not help her. We must come to some arrangement," he looked at the now frustrated Prince of Mirkwood. Legolas had come with only his dagger in his haste,(don't attack me for it. It's a plot device.)the ranger noticed this and used it the advantage of his plan.
"Your dagger is not of use for this Legolas. I shall leave it to you to retrieve Leonae while I shall try to distract him."
"Lend me your sword and I shall kill him myself," the elf frowned.
"You know I cannot do that. He would hear my attempt to carry her away,I am not as fleet as you shall be." The elf knew when Aragorn had a plan of action and walked a short way in his stressed situation,fearing the scene in the clearing,as the human turned to the smaller being.
"Run back to the camp,wake the others,get them to a place nearby,and take anything of burden from Legolas' horse,he shall require speed if we are to have hope."
"Aragorn?" asked the hobbit,"why do you not allow him to kill the beast? He is as brave a fighter as you." He whispered.
"If we cannot save her Pip,she would rather have him by her side than any human or hobbit." By this point it was clear that the young Took was passed worried. He could not speak to reply,but merely nodded,his eyes threatening to spill tears. He then set of back to the camp as fast as his short legs would carry him.
Legolas could hear the she-elf and man talking in the darkened clearing. Her voice was becoming weaker and it seemed that he could feel her fade. He would have to wait for the rangers words,it would be a foolish elf who ran into a situation such as this without so much as a plan.
"We must move my friend," said Aragorn urgently,"I fear that waiting for a cunning plan would be folly. I shall battle with him,tend to her as best you can,the rest shall bring the horses. Do not wait for me." The elf nodded and they both made their way to the clearing.
Blood was spilled over her white skin. The cloaked figure hunched over her as a vulture would a carcass. Before finding out what the shape was doing,Aragorn gave Legolas a meaningful look and ran from his place in a vicious attack in the dark man,he knocked him to the ground but,being an honorable warrior allowed him to stand and with in seconds a fight raged between the two. The elf could now clearly see the handle if a dagger protruding from the limp form of the maiden. As soon as the beasts back was turned he darted from his place of hiding and lifted Leonae,being careful of the wounds and dagger,and carried her through the forest as far as he dared,so that the rest of the company could find him. He lay her by a tree,removing his cape and tearing it,to allow him to first dress the wounds on her ankles. She showed no signs of life but for her faint breathing.
The strips of cape were tied firmly around her bitten ankles after he had used the melted snow to clear the wounds. Her face was so still now,not in sleep but in fading,and with her Legolas' hopes faded too. Though her legs were not bleeding as badly as they had before,blood poured violently from where the dagger was. He gave the weapon a furtive glance,as if looking at it the wrong way would drive it deeper into the still elf. With a mix of duty and desperation he moved toward her stomach,the remains of his torn cape really to be pressed onto the open gash.He placed his hand on the handle of the offending knife. He braced himself,inhaling deeply,but before he could pull it out he felt a cold hand on his.
"Legolas?" quivered a quiet voice.
"Yes," he nodded,tears beginning to sting his eyes,tears of relief to hear her voice,"try to be still,we will be able to ride to Rivendell in a short time."
"Leave me be Legolas."She said,an icy crystal ran down he cheek. The Prince's heart sank in a mixture of shock and dismay.
"Leave you? I do not understand. If we journey to Rivendell,Lord Elrond can heal you.You shall have made it where the others of your city did not."
"Living shall cause me ever more pain than this death. Leave me be," the fresh tears slid freely down he face,though she was pleading for death her heart was breaking as she lay.
"I shall not. I forbid you to leave," he felt the salt sadness glide from his eyes too now,though she could not see them through the darkness,"why will you not accept my help?" The prince felt somehow helpless.
"My heart," she said,nothing in her mind could stop her from admitting to the truth."it refuses to let me stop loving you...While my head only tells me of your honor and status." Her eyes began to flutter,it became hard to focus.Legolas was filled with a strange,yet empty happiness. He leant forward,embracing her protectively.
"I would sacrifice all that I have in Middle Earth to feel but a moment of your love,"he whispered against her neck,his warm breath sending shivers across her body,"if you refuse to live I shall follow you after death." A new joy and the determination to live grew within her as she released Legolas' hand.
The dagger was not as long as he had thought,it slipped neatly from her body. The elf looked up to find that her eyes were once again closed,but his worries turned to the blood pouring from the wound he quickly pressed the rag of cape onto it and held her while listening for sound of hobbit (or dwarf) feet.
When they finally came he saw the familiar face of Samwise Gamgee. The hobbit was clearly out of breath but still kept the pace until at the elf's side.
"Your.. horse is ..not far," he panted,looking at Legolas who was trying his best the hold the cloth secure,"I think we should get going. The rest are unburdening the animal," he said,handing over his own cape to be tied around the maiden's waist.
"Thank you Sam," the elf tied the knot securely and the tears kept on coming. She lay in his arms,barely breathing,as he carried and followed Sam.
Merry and Frodo were unloading the horse while Pippin and Gimli spread the baggage equally between the others. Pippin turned,and as he did it was plain to see that he had not stopped crying since he woke the others. The hobbit bowed his head and continued his task. Legolas knew exactly how the young hobbit felt,though for him it was magnified several thousand times- tearing at his heart.
Aragorn was sitting near by them,attending to a wound of his own. He had only a minor slash across the arm and he immediately went over the the approaching Legolas. He gave him a look between horror and sympathy.
"Is she alive?" the prince nodded and made his way to the horse,the ranger followed.
"Ride quickly,the snow thins from here. You should be in Rivendell before the sun has fully risen. Be careful my friend,we shall follow." He held Leonae for a moment while Legolas mounted. Pippin came from one of the horses and placed a hand on Leonae's bandaged foot,looking up at her with eyes full of sorrow. Aragorn gave the hobbit a furtive glance and told Legolas to go-so he did.
The horse flew down the mountain side as if aware of the situation. They headed to Rivendell,where Leonae would be healed by Lord Elrond and forever treasured by Legolas.
Or would she? For something awaited Leonae in the city,something which could tear the heart from the Prince of Mirkwood.
The end.
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Sniff sniff....I smell a sequel. Whaddya think? Should I do it?
Last chapter of My 1st story!
Didn't wanna end it but I got other things to write...MORE STORIES!!!!!
Can ya feel the cheeseyness?! Huh?! XP
I know for the last two or so chapters there haven't been a lot of reviews,but as an extra special favor could you please make a special effort to review? That'd be great!
("Spanner in the Works" is returning soooon!!! so look out! Mwahahahahah!)