Disclaimer: All the unknown characters are mine! Legolas isn't! I wish! In all early chapters only Elvish is spoken unless noted. Elvish speech is in ' '. Common speech in " ". In future chapters slash, rape and possible torture etc.

Shadows of the past

Chapter 2 - The blue companions

'But Legolas, I told you I was coming with you!' Khimar pleaded.

'And I said, Silver song that you are needed at home. The journey which I am to embark is no place for innocent youths such as yourself.' Legolas replied using Khimar's Elven name.

'If you don't let me come, I'll just follow you!' Khimar exclaimed

'How do you expect to follow me once I have tied you to that tree?' He said as he smirked, and pointed to a grand old Rowen tree. Which had been there many a year.

'You wouldn't dare!' he replied edging back.

Legolas raised an eyebrow 'Wouldn't I?'

It was too late for an answer Legolas had swiftly grabbed Khimar's wrists, pushed him with his chest against a tree, took off his belt and began tying Khimar's hands around the trunk of the tree.

'Be careful of my wrist Legolas! It still hurts!' He warned. Legolas knew that Khimar's wrist was still injured so he gentle tied his hands together. He did not want to hurt the younger elf.

Legolas stepped back and smiled at his accomplishment.

'Wouldn't I?' He repeated.

'Very funny Legolas, now let me loose! You've made your point.'

'I should hope so.' Legolas answered.

Legolas couldn't hold back the laughter any longer; it burst out of him, as he looked upon the helpless Elf infront of him. Khimar was not amused.

Legolas lost his senses as he gasped for breath between laughter. Due to this he did not see or hear a tall man approach him from behind. Legolas felt a sharp blade across his throat.

'What's this, an Elven prince caught off his guard?' questioned a tall, rugged looking half Elf. Legolas fell silent.

'Lenwer!' Khimar cried 'Finally, help me out of here.'

'I see you have been up to your old tricks again Legolas. Do you find it funny?' Lenwer questioned.

'Old tricks?' Legolas turned and embraced the half Elf, and then he stood back.

'It is good to see you Lenwer.' Legolas cried overjoyed.

'And I you.'

'How long has it been! 111 - 112 years?'

'Aye 112 years.'

'The years have been good to you Lenwer.' Legolas looked hard at his friend. His dark mahogany coloured wisps of hair hung casually to his shoulders. He looked into the depths of Lenwer's deep blue eyes. Then his eyes drifted to the scar over his left brow. True Lenwer had not changed much, but his skin was a little darker and something was troubling him. Legolas could tell this from Lenwer's eyes.

But Legolas decided to ignore this and his eyes travelled to Lenwer's waist were hung loosely a sheathed sword. Across his chest a bow was slung along with a leather quiver attached loosely to his shoulders. The hem of his cloak was torn and muddy, his leggings a faded brown and his shirt a creamy white. Lenwer disliked wearing tunics as it made him feel uncomfortable.

Legolas returned his gaze to Lenwer's eyes, which voluntary looked straight back into Legolas'. There was something about those eyes, they pierced right through Legolas, they were full of depth and they spoke volumes to him.

No one really knew much about Lenwer, he was a half Elf, noble and wise, he was defiantly no youth. He was older than he looked. Whenever asked about his past he would look away and say 'I do not wish to talk about it!' sorrow would befall in his eyes, due to his pride he did not want anyone to know.

'Sorry to break up this staring contest but can you let me loose!' balled the youth.

'Very well Khimar, but remember next time you sneak up on me.' Legolas was cut short.

'I was NOT sneaking!' protested the youth. 'Only following.'

'Same thing!' Legolas replied getting angry.

Lenwer stepped forward and untied Khimar.

'So Legolas, Khimar is to come with us?' Lenwer grinned at Khimar.

'No he is NOT! He is too young.' Exclaimed Legolas.

'Now who's acting like a youth Legolas?'

Lenwer still with the belt in his hands stood staring vacantly at Legolas. Shimmering blue eyes met cobalt eyes stubbornly. Then his gaze turned to Khimar, and he winked at him. Khimar nodded.

At that moment Lenwer and Khimar pounced at Legolas and pushed him against the very same tree Khimar was tied to.

Lenwer tied the belt around Legolas' wrists; he did this gentle so as not to hurt the prince.

Legolas was not impressed.

Holding back the laughter Lenwer announced 'Come Khimar, let us be off, you and I can complete the quest on our own. For Legolas is too stubborn.'

Khimar and Lenwer turned and started to walk away.

'You know what I think. I think that you are a bad influence on Legolas.' Stated Khimar

'Why is that?' Questioned the half Elf.

'Because you're so stubborn!' Exclaimed Khimar.

'Very well, very well, Khimar can come!' sighed Legolas.

'Good!' replied Khimar and Lenwer in unison.

To be continued.