Part 6
Aragorn lie on his bed deep in thought.
What am I going to do? Legolas was my first lover and I am still in love with him. Yet I cannot admit this to Eowyn, not even to save a relationship I cherish so dearly. I am a weak man; I can't even speak words without concern for I fear the damage they may do.
Aragorn was still thinking when Legolas entered his chamber. Taking this advantage the Elf crept silently up to his bed and straddled Aragorn bringing the man back to reality.
"Ah, my good Legolas," breathed Aragorn.
A hint of a smile played across the blond elf's lips. Legolas leant forwards and placed a kiss on Aragorn's lips. Before the man could react Legolas sat back up. He rocked his hips slowly feeling the man beneath him, and watched Aragorn close his eyes and moan happily. Again, Legolas smiled knowing the power he had over Aragorn.
"Your face shows mischief my dear Legolas, where do your plans of this encounter lead?"
"I have no plans," replied the Elf simply.
Aragorn grinned and pulled Legolas towards him, Aragorn kissed the Elf deeply. Legolas stretched out on Aragorn so every inch them was in contact. His nimble fingers made quick work of the fastenings on Aragorn's top and soon his chest was exposed allowing Legolas to run his hands over the mans skin. Aragorn reached up for Legolas's tunic but his hands were stopped.
"Have you spoken to Eowyn?" asked Legolas.
Aragorn took a deep breath and looked away from the Elf.
"Legolas, I…" he began.
"Aragorn," interrupted Legolas, "It is a simple enough question. Have you or have you not spoke to the Lady Eowyn?"
Aragorn shook his head, as Legolas climbed off him.
"Why not?"
"I can't," reasoned Aragorn sitting up, "It will hurt her so much. I cannot place this upon her."
"But you can lie to me. You can say you love me and will do anything for me yet…"
"Legolas, I'm sorry," said Aragorn.
"If you truly love me you will tell her," Legolas said his face blank, "For if she is not told by the time this war begins, I will leave straight after," A tear slipped from his eye, "I will not say goodbye," he finished.
"Legolas, I…" began the man.
"I have nothing to say to you until she knows," replied the Elf, with that Legolas left.
"Legolas," cried Aragorn, "Legolas wait."
What have I done?
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"Eowyn," called Aragorn, as he noticed the Lady hurry down the steps of Helms Deep. Eowyn stopped at the sound of his voice.
"Aragorn," she cries throwing herself into his arms, "Aragorn, it is terrible. People are saying this will be our last day that we will all die."
"Lady," said Aragorn holding her away form him, "I thought you were not afraid of death."
"I am not afraid of death, what I fear is the thought of losing you."
"Eowyn, I…"
"Sssshhhh," she hushed him with a finger to his lips.
Eowyn slid her fingers through Aragorn's hair. She leant forwards and brushed her lips against his.
Legolas stepped into the room unnoticed by either Aragorn or Eowyn. He saw Eowyn kiss Aragorn and a tear slid down his face.
He has failed me. It is true then, Aragorn is full of lies and deceit, not a true word comes from his tongue. He does not love me.
Legolas turned to leave when he heard Aragorn step away.
"No, Eowyn," he said placing his hands on her shoulder.
"But I thought you felt for me, as I do for you."
"I care for you very much Lady Eowyn, yet my heart belongs to another."
Eowyn stroked her finger over the pendant around Aragorn's neck.
"The Lady of Rivendell, the one who gave you this?"
"No my Lady, another."
Legolas chose this moment to step forwards and slip his hand into Aragorn's.
"Legolas," breathed Aragorn, "My Elven Prince."
Eowyn bowed her head.
"Lady?" questioned Legolas.
"I'm fine; my grief will leave me soon. I am happy for you both. You may depart."
"As you wish," said Legolas.
Turning away he waited for Aragorn, the man looked at Lady Eowyn and then to the Elf he smiled and together they left hand in hand.
Eowyn simply watched.
FINI