Author ~ Halo Son
Rating ~ R
Disclaimer ~ How many times must I say I don't own Lord of the Rings?!
Author's Note ~ Here's the second story in my first LOTR trilogy (and probably not my last *hint hint* ^_~ ). The characters Trelan, Raniean, Celboril and Moranuen are made up characters belonging to Cassia and Sio and they gave me permission to use them in my story, so DO NOT steal them!
Summary ~ The sequel to 'Falling Into Silence'. It is exactly a year since the fall of Neron and the supposed 'death' of Aragorn. However during that time, Legolas has never given up the possibility that Aragorn may still be alive and has endlessly searched for him, without success. Then one night in Rivendell, Elladan is wounded and almost killed and it looks as though it was intentional. When Legolas begins to investigate, he discovers, much to his horror, that the evil responsible is from the depths of Mordor itself and a familiar darkness has a new and deadly weapon in its clutches, a weapon that Legolas could never bring himself to destroy.
WARNING ~ This story contains acts of torture, violence and two accounts of implied rape. Nothing is handled in a graphic manner, however if you do not like these kinds of stories then please DO NOT read this fic.
Extra Note ~ I'm glad you all like your Elrond plushies ^-^ I'm sure that I'll find some reason to give more LOTR plushies in the next story, but I shall warn you that you'll need to cuddle up with your Elrond plushies when you read the final story. Anyway, sadly this is the last part of Darkness Haunting. I'm sooooooooooo happy that you've all enjoyed it (well stuck with it at least, lol!). Coming next will be…well just wait until u get to the bottom ^_~ Oh yeah, another little mention from the Mellon Chronicles in this chappie.
The Lord Of The Rings
Darkness Haunting
Chapter 9-Once More Into Darkness
Aragorn watched with a small smile as Legolas approached him and sat beside him on the warm grass.
"How fare my brothers?"
"No change I'm afraid Aragorn." Legolas replied. "Elladan still lies in the sleeping world and Elrohir refuses to leave his side."
Aragorn sighed heavily, "It has been 3 days Legolas."
Legolas nodded mutely, "More time may pass before he awakens. From what Elrohir told me, he was close to death. Even when he does awaken it will take more time for him to fully recover." He sighed as heavily as Aragorn before. "It will take much time for us all to heal."
There was an odd silence before Aragorn spoke.
"I am glad Elladan forced me to explain what Muerte had done." He glanced at Legolas. "I cannot run or hide from the fears of what has past. I must face them, or I will doom myself to the shadow of fear itself and I will not allow that."
The elf prince smiled at the man's courage and placed a hand on his shoulder, giving it a small but reassuring squeeze.
"And I will be here to help you face them my friend."
Aragorn smiled gratefully then stared at the rippling reflection of himself and Legolas in the crystal clear water of the Bruinen river.
"Elladan fears that which he cannot control." He spoke quietly, as if to himself. "When things happen that he knows he cannot prevent it is instinctive to him to place blame on his shoulders. More than anything he fears that he will soon no longer be able to protect me from life."
Legolas looked thoughtfully at the human then replied, "Nay, that is not what he fears most Aragorn. What Elladan fears most is that someday he will no longer be able to protect you from death."
"For I am mortal and my fate is sealed within the circles of this world where as you elves are not."
"That is almost true my friend." The elf prince looked into the silver eyes of his human companion. "It is true we elves are immortal and disease nor time can age us to death, but wherever you go Strider a part of me will always follow, even in death."
Aragorn smiled at this and replied, "As a part of me will live forever with you, wherever you may go."
The man and elf prince smiled and fell into a peaceful silence.
As birds chirped to each other and flew across the river upon the small breeze, Aragorn let out a heavy sigh, closing his eyes. Legolas looked across at him.
"Something more trouble you."
"Legolas…I will not rest or recover easy knowing he is still out there." Aragorn looked grimly in the elf's eyes. "He will come for me."
Legolas blinked in surprise at the man, but Aragorn continued, "He knows who I am Legolas, how could he not?" He bit his bottom lip. "I am threat so long as he lives. He may come for me or he may call upon me and I fear that darkness inside of me. It has always been there, but he awoke it and he no doubt will try again."
"What are you suggesting Strider?" Legolas asked, knowing full well that the ranger was planning something.
"I cannot remain here while he still lives." The human stood up, Legolas quickly joined him.
"You cannot go to him!" Legolas' tone was that of shock.
"Nay I must, if only to see through his death." Aragorn's eyes narrowed as they filled with a locked up fury. "And I will not allow him to live with the suffering he has caused."
"You speak of vengeance Aragorn." Legolas spoke with shaky breath. "It will solve nothing."
"Perhaps, but in any case I cannot stay here while he lives. I am an omen to my home and that and those I love. If he should come or call upon me, I dread I may cause to destroy it."
Legolas could see in Aragorn's eyes that it would be futile to attempt to persuade the human out of this decision and he shook his head.
"Stubborn human. Then allow me to come with you." The elf prince raised a hand to stave off protest from the man. "I will not allow you to go alone and you know I will follow you even if you tell me I cannot come."
"Now who's the stubborn one? Very well Legolas, but I shall not leave until Elladan has awoken." He smiled. "Thank you my friend."
Hurrying footfalls alerted the man and elf to an approaching friend and they saw Moranuen running to them, a smile decorated his face.
"Estel! Legolas! You must return quickly!" Moranuen replied, still grinning while catching his breath. "Elladan has woken up!"
Aragorn and Legolas looked at each and with smiles as big almost as big as their faces, the quickly followed Moranuen.
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Slowly his eyes began to open.
He could see light all around him and his hissed under his breath from it.
He could hear several voices and blinked his eyes hard so his vision could get used to the light and bring everything into focus.
Gradually he saw the face of his twin brother staring down at him with a joyous smile worn on his lips. Elladan couldn't help but smile himself.
"I'm so glad your alright Elladan." Elrohir whispered, kissing his twin brother's forehead softly. "You scared me."
"I'm sorry Elrohir." Elladan replied quietly. "But do not fear now. I will be alright."
"I know."
It was at that choice moment that Moranuen entered the room followed by Aragorn, Legolas, Celboril and Lord Elrond. Aragorn grinned in delight and practically flung himself at his elven brother, wrapping his arms around Elladan's neck.
Elrohir couldn't stifle a laugh as neither Legolas, Moranuen or Celboril could not. Elladan seemed a little surprised but smiled and pulled Aragorn back just so he could look into the human's eyes.
"I am very much relieved you are alright Elladan." Aragorn said quietly.
Elladan nodded and pulled his human brother back into a hug. Like with Elrohir he was sure he had pushed Aragorn away, but it appeared not to be the case.
Aragorn then lightly whacked Elladan's shoulder.
"Hey!" Elladan yelped, giving his twin brother a dark glare when they started snickering. "What was that for?"
"Do NOT do that again brother." Aragorn said darkly, though his eyes twinkled with mirth. "Or I will be forced to hurt you."
"I think you've done enough of that have you not Estel?" Moranuen teased, electing a cuff upside the head from Legolas.
"This time it will be of my own free will and I won't hold back on you." Aragorn grinned.
"You need learn a little more respect dear brother." Elladan matched Aragorn's smirk. "Or will I have to take you to the hills?"
"Why? You know I'll beat you."
"Oh no, here we go again." Elrohir shook his head as Legolas and Moranuen laughed loudly.
"Oh the valar give me strength." Elrond muttered under his breath. "I need not ask you how you are my son, for you are perfectly fine and already back to yourself."
"Aren't I always?" Elladan tried to look as innocent as possible but this only sent Aragorn into a fit of laughter.
"Yes and that is what concerns me." Elrond mumbled before leaving the room.
Though a smile graced his face as he heard the cheery and much welcomed laughter of the younger ones drift through the halls.
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A further two days passed by happily.
Finally, Rivendell seemed to be returning to how it used to be over a year ago.
Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir walked down the halls heading for dinner after having just returned from a successful hunting trip.
"It was not my fault the horse bolted!" Elladan mumbles darkly. "The deer spooked it!"
Legolas feel into another round of laughter while Elrohir put a hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Please brother, do not make us laugh even harder. For whatever reason the horse got spooked it worked in our favour."
"Yes, yours and Legolas' while I have suffered aches and bruises."
"Tis nothing that will not heal." Legolas grinned. "You have suffered much worse."
Elladan rolled his eyes and shook his head as they entered the Great hall of Fire.
"It does not appear as though Estel as come yet." He commented.
"I'll get him." Elrohir said, darted off back down the hallway.
Elladan turned to Legolas and smiled.
"It is good to laugh again."
"Yes, that it is Elladan. I have longed for it greatly."
Elladan opened his mouth to reply when a startled cry diverted their attention. A few moments later Elrohir ran back to them with an expression of horror.
"Estel! He is not here! He's gone!"
"What?!" Elladan and Legolas yelled at the same time.
"His quiver, bow and sword have gone too!" Elrohir added.
"Oh no…oh the valar no…" Legolas muttered under his breath. He knew what this meant.
"What do you mean Legolas?" Elladan almost snapped. "What do you know?"
"I know where Estel has gone." He replied quietly, his heart racing inside his chest. "He's gone to kill the demon."
THE END…ALMOST…
COMING SOON…
THE CALL OF VENGEANCE
Summary ~ The sequel to 'Darkness Haunting.' Just when things start to become calm again, Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir are thrown into the deep end when they discover Aragorn has disappeared from Rivendell. Fearing the human has gone to find the demon, Muerte, and kill him once and for all for vengeance, Legolas hurries to find him with Elladan and Elrohir close behind. But as they get closer to the shadow of the demon, could the call of vengeance become too strong for any of them to resist?
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"Zorro!" She cried in obvious delight.
The dark haired young man ran over to Avellana and embraced her warmly, gazing all over her to make sure she was all right.
"Dear sister, I am glad to see you are not hurt." He said with a smile before it was lost as he looked upon Aragorn. "Who is this?"
Avellana swallowed hard. How could she tell him this was the man who had led the attack that had killed their parents?
"Zorro…please understand…he is…"
Suddenly Zorro leaped up on his feet and drawing his sword. When his eyes had looked upon the face of the ranger he knew instantly who it was. He could never forget his face.
"Him!" The words were spat from his mouth. "Elmorn!"
"Zorro wait!" Avellana pleaded, holding up her hands.
"Get back Avellana." Zorro replied. "It is time our parents have their vengeance."
He then pressed the tip of his blade to Aragorn's throat.
Rating ~ R
Disclaimer ~ How many times must I say I don't own Lord of the Rings?!
Author's Note ~ Here's the second story in my first LOTR trilogy (and probably not my last *hint hint* ^_~ ). The characters Trelan, Raniean, Celboril and Moranuen are made up characters belonging to Cassia and Sio and they gave me permission to use them in my story, so DO NOT steal them!
Summary ~ The sequel to 'Falling Into Silence'. It is exactly a year since the fall of Neron and the supposed 'death' of Aragorn. However during that time, Legolas has never given up the possibility that Aragorn may still be alive and has endlessly searched for him, without success. Then one night in Rivendell, Elladan is wounded and almost killed and it looks as though it was intentional. When Legolas begins to investigate, he discovers, much to his horror, that the evil responsible is from the depths of Mordor itself and a familiar darkness has a new and deadly weapon in its clutches, a weapon that Legolas could never bring himself to destroy.
WARNING ~ This story contains acts of torture, violence and two accounts of implied rape. Nothing is handled in a graphic manner, however if you do not like these kinds of stories then please DO NOT read this fic.
Extra Note ~ I'm glad you all like your Elrond plushies ^-^ I'm sure that I'll find some reason to give more LOTR plushies in the next story, but I shall warn you that you'll need to cuddle up with your Elrond plushies when you read the final story. Anyway, sadly this is the last part of Darkness Haunting. I'm sooooooooooo happy that you've all enjoyed it (well stuck with it at least, lol!). Coming next will be…well just wait until u get to the bottom ^_~ Oh yeah, another little mention from the Mellon Chronicles in this chappie.
The Lord Of The Rings
Darkness Haunting
Chapter 9-Once More Into Darkness
Aragorn watched with a small smile as Legolas approached him and sat beside him on the warm grass.
"How fare my brothers?"
"No change I'm afraid Aragorn." Legolas replied. "Elladan still lies in the sleeping world and Elrohir refuses to leave his side."
Aragorn sighed heavily, "It has been 3 days Legolas."
Legolas nodded mutely, "More time may pass before he awakens. From what Elrohir told me, he was close to death. Even when he does awaken it will take more time for him to fully recover." He sighed as heavily as Aragorn before. "It will take much time for us all to heal."
There was an odd silence before Aragorn spoke.
"I am glad Elladan forced me to explain what Muerte had done." He glanced at Legolas. "I cannot run or hide from the fears of what has past. I must face them, or I will doom myself to the shadow of fear itself and I will not allow that."
The elf prince smiled at the man's courage and placed a hand on his shoulder, giving it a small but reassuring squeeze.
"And I will be here to help you face them my friend."
Aragorn smiled gratefully then stared at the rippling reflection of himself and Legolas in the crystal clear water of the Bruinen river.
"Elladan fears that which he cannot control." He spoke quietly, as if to himself. "When things happen that he knows he cannot prevent it is instinctive to him to place blame on his shoulders. More than anything he fears that he will soon no longer be able to protect me from life."
Legolas looked thoughtfully at the human then replied, "Nay, that is not what he fears most Aragorn. What Elladan fears most is that someday he will no longer be able to protect you from death."
"For I am mortal and my fate is sealed within the circles of this world where as you elves are not."
"That is almost true my friend." The elf prince looked into the silver eyes of his human companion. "It is true we elves are immortal and disease nor time can age us to death, but wherever you go Strider a part of me will always follow, even in death."
Aragorn smiled at this and replied, "As a part of me will live forever with you, wherever you may go."
The man and elf prince smiled and fell into a peaceful silence.
As birds chirped to each other and flew across the river upon the small breeze, Aragorn let out a heavy sigh, closing his eyes. Legolas looked across at him.
"Something more trouble you."
"Legolas…I will not rest or recover easy knowing he is still out there." Aragorn looked grimly in the elf's eyes. "He will come for me."
Legolas blinked in surprise at the man, but Aragorn continued, "He knows who I am Legolas, how could he not?" He bit his bottom lip. "I am threat so long as he lives. He may come for me or he may call upon me and I fear that darkness inside of me. It has always been there, but he awoke it and he no doubt will try again."
"What are you suggesting Strider?" Legolas asked, knowing full well that the ranger was planning something.
"I cannot remain here while he still lives." The human stood up, Legolas quickly joined him.
"You cannot go to him!" Legolas' tone was that of shock.
"Nay I must, if only to see through his death." Aragorn's eyes narrowed as they filled with a locked up fury. "And I will not allow him to live with the suffering he has caused."
"You speak of vengeance Aragorn." Legolas spoke with shaky breath. "It will solve nothing."
"Perhaps, but in any case I cannot stay here while he lives. I am an omen to my home and that and those I love. If he should come or call upon me, I dread I may cause to destroy it."
Legolas could see in Aragorn's eyes that it would be futile to attempt to persuade the human out of this decision and he shook his head.
"Stubborn human. Then allow me to come with you." The elf prince raised a hand to stave off protest from the man. "I will not allow you to go alone and you know I will follow you even if you tell me I cannot come."
"Now who's the stubborn one? Very well Legolas, but I shall not leave until Elladan has awoken." He smiled. "Thank you my friend."
Hurrying footfalls alerted the man and elf to an approaching friend and they saw Moranuen running to them, a smile decorated his face.
"Estel! Legolas! You must return quickly!" Moranuen replied, still grinning while catching his breath. "Elladan has woken up!"
Aragorn and Legolas looked at each and with smiles as big almost as big as their faces, the quickly followed Moranuen.
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Slowly his eyes began to open.
He could see light all around him and his hissed under his breath from it.
He could hear several voices and blinked his eyes hard so his vision could get used to the light and bring everything into focus.
Gradually he saw the face of his twin brother staring down at him with a joyous smile worn on his lips. Elladan couldn't help but smile himself.
"I'm so glad your alright Elladan." Elrohir whispered, kissing his twin brother's forehead softly. "You scared me."
"I'm sorry Elrohir." Elladan replied quietly. "But do not fear now. I will be alright."
"I know."
It was at that choice moment that Moranuen entered the room followed by Aragorn, Legolas, Celboril and Lord Elrond. Aragorn grinned in delight and practically flung himself at his elven brother, wrapping his arms around Elladan's neck.
Elrohir couldn't stifle a laugh as neither Legolas, Moranuen or Celboril could not. Elladan seemed a little surprised but smiled and pulled Aragorn back just so he could look into the human's eyes.
"I am very much relieved you are alright Elladan." Aragorn said quietly.
Elladan nodded and pulled his human brother back into a hug. Like with Elrohir he was sure he had pushed Aragorn away, but it appeared not to be the case.
Aragorn then lightly whacked Elladan's shoulder.
"Hey!" Elladan yelped, giving his twin brother a dark glare when they started snickering. "What was that for?"
"Do NOT do that again brother." Aragorn said darkly, though his eyes twinkled with mirth. "Or I will be forced to hurt you."
"I think you've done enough of that have you not Estel?" Moranuen teased, electing a cuff upside the head from Legolas.
"This time it will be of my own free will and I won't hold back on you." Aragorn grinned.
"You need learn a little more respect dear brother." Elladan matched Aragorn's smirk. "Or will I have to take you to the hills?"
"Why? You know I'll beat you."
"Oh no, here we go again." Elrohir shook his head as Legolas and Moranuen laughed loudly.
"Oh the valar give me strength." Elrond muttered under his breath. "I need not ask you how you are my son, for you are perfectly fine and already back to yourself."
"Aren't I always?" Elladan tried to look as innocent as possible but this only sent Aragorn into a fit of laughter.
"Yes and that is what concerns me." Elrond mumbled before leaving the room.
Though a smile graced his face as he heard the cheery and much welcomed laughter of the younger ones drift through the halls.
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A further two days passed by happily.
Finally, Rivendell seemed to be returning to how it used to be over a year ago.
Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir walked down the halls heading for dinner after having just returned from a successful hunting trip.
"It was not my fault the horse bolted!" Elladan mumbles darkly. "The deer spooked it!"
Legolas feel into another round of laughter while Elrohir put a hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Please brother, do not make us laugh even harder. For whatever reason the horse got spooked it worked in our favour."
"Yes, yours and Legolas' while I have suffered aches and bruises."
"Tis nothing that will not heal." Legolas grinned. "You have suffered much worse."
Elladan rolled his eyes and shook his head as they entered the Great hall of Fire.
"It does not appear as though Estel as come yet." He commented.
"I'll get him." Elrohir said, darted off back down the hallway.
Elladan turned to Legolas and smiled.
"It is good to laugh again."
"Yes, that it is Elladan. I have longed for it greatly."
Elladan opened his mouth to reply when a startled cry diverted their attention. A few moments later Elrohir ran back to them with an expression of horror.
"Estel! He is not here! He's gone!"
"What?!" Elladan and Legolas yelled at the same time.
"His quiver, bow and sword have gone too!" Elrohir added.
"Oh no…oh the valar no…" Legolas muttered under his breath. He knew what this meant.
"What do you mean Legolas?" Elladan almost snapped. "What do you know?"
"I know where Estel has gone." He replied quietly, his heart racing inside his chest. "He's gone to kill the demon."
THE END…ALMOST…
COMING SOON…
THE CALL OF VENGEANCE
Summary ~ The sequel to 'Darkness Haunting.' Just when things start to become calm again, Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir are thrown into the deep end when they discover Aragorn has disappeared from Rivendell. Fearing the human has gone to find the demon, Muerte, and kill him once and for all for vengeance, Legolas hurries to find him with Elladan and Elrohir close behind. But as they get closer to the shadow of the demon, could the call of vengeance become too strong for any of them to resist?
PREVIEW
"Zorro!" She cried in obvious delight.
The dark haired young man ran over to Avellana and embraced her warmly, gazing all over her to make sure she was all right.
"Dear sister, I am glad to see you are not hurt." He said with a smile before it was lost as he looked upon Aragorn. "Who is this?"
Avellana swallowed hard. How could she tell him this was the man who had led the attack that had killed their parents?
"Zorro…please understand…he is…"
Suddenly Zorro leaped up on his feet and drawing his sword. When his eyes had looked upon the face of the ranger he knew instantly who it was. He could never forget his face.
"Him!" The words were spat from his mouth. "Elmorn!"
"Zorro wait!" Avellana pleaded, holding up her hands.
"Get back Avellana." Zorro replied. "It is time our parents have their vengeance."
He then pressed the tip of his blade to Aragorn's throat.