Hey. Thank you all SO much for the excehere's chapter two. I know I know,
you're all gonna kill me for not bringing Aragorn back yet, but I can't
figure out how I'm gonna go about it yet. But I wrote this short chapter
and just wanted to post it. *ducks flying objects* SORRY!
Oh! And I know the idea of Legolas singing James Taylor is a bit far- fetched. but I love the song. Heh.
^_^
Ok that's all. Hope ya like!
~cat~
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You're Not Alone
By: Cat
Rating: PG
Feedback: silvanlaegolas@hotmail.com
Spoilers: Just for The Two Towers movie
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, realms, etc of this story. It all belongs to Tolkien. And I guess some of it goes to Peter Jackson and Co. since a few of the scenes (and dialogue) used is stuff that happened only in the movie and not the books. Gah. At any rate, suffice to say I don't own a damn thing. But I'm not earning anything either, so it's all good!!
Summary: Chapter Two. Legolas and the others arrive and the Hornburg, and the elf tries to deal with the loss of Aragorn
Author's Note: This story is dedicated to a very dear friend of mine who is always there for me and helps me no matter what. That alone is what drives this story from now on. Much love and thanks to Jess!
Additional Disclaimer: "Fire and Rain" belongs to James Taylor, not me.
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CHAPTER TWO- Arrival at Helm's Deep
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The remaining journey to Helm's Deep had been uneventful. Legolas and Gimli rode together in silence. When they arrived at the great fortress they were met with countless refugees and soldiers. Words of thanks were being thrown about, but Legolas couldn't hear them. He dismounted Arod swiftly and gracefully, and then helped Gimli down as well.
He looked around him and for a brief moment his eyes met those of Eowyn. The unvoiced question in them forced Legolas to hold back a sob that threatened to escape his throat. He turned away, unable to look into her eyes any longer. He felt, more than heard or saw, Gimli go forward to tell her of Aragorn's death. He was thankful for that. The elf was sure had the task been left to him, he would not have been able to carry it out. At least not without losing the already fragile grasp he had on his emotions.
Legolas suddenly felt a poweful longing to be amongst his own people. He noticed for the first time that, aside from Gimli, he was completely surrounded by men, in what he considered to be no more than a glorified cave built into the side of the mountain. Having decided he just needed to be alone for a while, Legolas squeezed through the hoarde of people in search of someplace quiet and away from the turmoil and disorder of the Hornburg.
In the main opening of the fortress he found a small hallway that everyone seemed to overlook. Curiously he ventured into it and found that it led to a door and, ultimately, to a small ledge on the side of the wall. He took a deep breath and sat down on the hard rock. Yes, this was what he needed. To be by himself and out in the air where he could feel and see the nature around him. even if it was mostly stone.
Legolas leaned back and rested his head against the wall. He finally let go of his emotions and felt tears begin to streak down his face. He turned his eyes towards the sky and caught a glimpse of a few birds roaming the air abover them. He smiled sadly as he realized not even being outside was making feel any better. His heart desperately missed the ranger he had grown so close to during their time together. He didn't know how he was fight the war he knew was approaching. He felt he had not the energy to even stand up. His thoughts betrayed him, and all at once all he could see was the grinning face of the hideous creature that he assumed had killed his friend, and caused him all this pain.
A sob that he could no longer stifle escaped his lips. He softly began singing, barely more than a whisper.
"Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I just won't make it any other way
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again."
Legolas stopped when he heard his name being called. He listened intently for a moment, heard it again, and this time recognition dawned on his features. Gimli. He sighed and got slowly to his feet. Lost in his thoughts, he had nearly forgotten completely about Gimli and the others, and their predicament.
Although the time alone had been brief, it had been enough for him to get a better handle on his feelings. He turned and opened the door and walked back into the sanctuary of the fortress in search of the dwarf. He had a feeling he knew why Gimli was looking for him. He was worried. He smiled slightly at that. He found Gimli not too far off and soundlessly walked up behind him. He placed a hand on the dwarf's shoulder, and chuckled at the jump it iliceted from him.
"I did not hear you coming, Master elf." Gimli's voice held a hint of mirth, but his face was grave.
"I am sorry, Gimli. I did not mean to frighten you. Why is it that you were calling?"
"King Theoden wishes to speak with us. He sent me to find you."
The dwarf's voice trailed off and though he was doing all in his power to hide the grief and concern in his face and voice, the emotions were not lost on the elf. Legolas simply smiled and nodded, and the two walked towards the central hall to speak with the king.
Oh! And I know the idea of Legolas singing James Taylor is a bit far- fetched. but I love the song. Heh.
^_^
Ok that's all. Hope ya like!
~cat~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You're Not Alone
By: Cat
Rating: PG
Feedback: silvanlaegolas@hotmail.com
Spoilers: Just for The Two Towers movie
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, realms, etc of this story. It all belongs to Tolkien. And I guess some of it goes to Peter Jackson and Co. since a few of the scenes (and dialogue) used is stuff that happened only in the movie and not the books. Gah. At any rate, suffice to say I don't own a damn thing. But I'm not earning anything either, so it's all good!!
Summary: Chapter Two. Legolas and the others arrive and the Hornburg, and the elf tries to deal with the loss of Aragorn
Author's Note: This story is dedicated to a very dear friend of mine who is always there for me and helps me no matter what. That alone is what drives this story from now on. Much love and thanks to Jess!
Additional Disclaimer: "Fire and Rain" belongs to James Taylor, not me.
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CHAPTER TWO- Arrival at Helm's Deep
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The remaining journey to Helm's Deep had been uneventful. Legolas and Gimli rode together in silence. When they arrived at the great fortress they were met with countless refugees and soldiers. Words of thanks were being thrown about, but Legolas couldn't hear them. He dismounted Arod swiftly and gracefully, and then helped Gimli down as well.
He looked around him and for a brief moment his eyes met those of Eowyn. The unvoiced question in them forced Legolas to hold back a sob that threatened to escape his throat. He turned away, unable to look into her eyes any longer. He felt, more than heard or saw, Gimli go forward to tell her of Aragorn's death. He was thankful for that. The elf was sure had the task been left to him, he would not have been able to carry it out. At least not without losing the already fragile grasp he had on his emotions.
Legolas suddenly felt a poweful longing to be amongst his own people. He noticed for the first time that, aside from Gimli, he was completely surrounded by men, in what he considered to be no more than a glorified cave built into the side of the mountain. Having decided he just needed to be alone for a while, Legolas squeezed through the hoarde of people in search of someplace quiet and away from the turmoil and disorder of the Hornburg.
In the main opening of the fortress he found a small hallway that everyone seemed to overlook. Curiously he ventured into it and found that it led to a door and, ultimately, to a small ledge on the side of the wall. He took a deep breath and sat down on the hard rock. Yes, this was what he needed. To be by himself and out in the air where he could feel and see the nature around him. even if it was mostly stone.
Legolas leaned back and rested his head against the wall. He finally let go of his emotions and felt tears begin to streak down his face. He turned his eyes towards the sky and caught a glimpse of a few birds roaming the air abover them. He smiled sadly as he realized not even being outside was making feel any better. His heart desperately missed the ranger he had grown so close to during their time together. He didn't know how he was fight the war he knew was approaching. He felt he had not the energy to even stand up. His thoughts betrayed him, and all at once all he could see was the grinning face of the hideous creature that he assumed had killed his friend, and caused him all this pain.
A sob that he could no longer stifle escaped his lips. He softly began singing, barely more than a whisper.
"Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I just won't make it any other way
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again."
Legolas stopped when he heard his name being called. He listened intently for a moment, heard it again, and this time recognition dawned on his features. Gimli. He sighed and got slowly to his feet. Lost in his thoughts, he had nearly forgotten completely about Gimli and the others, and their predicament.
Although the time alone had been brief, it had been enough for him to get a better handle on his feelings. He turned and opened the door and walked back into the sanctuary of the fortress in search of the dwarf. He had a feeling he knew why Gimli was looking for him. He was worried. He smiled slightly at that. He found Gimli not too far off and soundlessly walked up behind him. He placed a hand on the dwarf's shoulder, and chuckled at the jump it iliceted from him.
"I did not hear you coming, Master elf." Gimli's voice held a hint of mirth, but his face was grave.
"I am sorry, Gimli. I did not mean to frighten you. Why is it that you were calling?"
"King Theoden wishes to speak with us. He sent me to find you."
The dwarf's voice trailed off and though he was doing all in his power to hide the grief and concern in his face and voice, the emotions were not lost on the elf. Legolas simply smiled and nodded, and the two walked towards the central hall to speak with the king.