I'm back! Just like I promised, so let's get onto the responses shall we?
JediknightBalthasar-
Yes Balthasar, I suppose you're right. Yes I highly agree with you, any one can shoot a gun, but to be able to use a bow or sword, you must practice. My knees are sore again, I bruised both of them a while ago, and now I can't kneel, and that didn't help out yesterday at the Band Craft Fair when I had to do a lot of kneeling.
I didn't know that, I knew it wasn't the best thing, but I didn't know water could prevent healing, it'll make the wounds clean. Does Corean have hypothermia? Maybe, not spoiling anything, not even for you Balthasar, one of my favorite reviewers :o)
Send him home where he will be safe? That probably is the best idea, but knowing Estel he won't have any of it, sort of like that black Knight in Quest for the Holy Grail who was willing to fight after he had been dismembered.
What Elrohir meant by Legolas was watching over him is that Elladan was weary because there could still be wolves out there as well as Orcs, and letting his younger brother go out there wounded wasn't an idea he had in mind, but Elrohir knew that Legolas would keep an eye on him. The twins and Legolas have known each other for a while, I haven't really stressed this, but it will come up in later chapters.
Is it because Estel is human? No, not at all. Elladan is overprotective of Estel, and he was upset at himself that he had not been there sooner to stop Estel from being hurt, and angry that Estel had ran away. He did not mean to say what he said. Elrohir got mad at Elladan because he knew it wasn't what he really meant and that he was just saying it out of frustration. Both of them are worried because he is hurt and that they don't want his to get hurt any further, but letting him come along is out of question, and sending him home will hurt him by making him think they don't trust him, so you can see where they are right now.
As for the rest of you, a lot of your questions were answered above in the previous paragraph. Also I read some of your guys stories, and I just want to say that if I do read your stories (you all know who you are) and if you updated in the past few days and I haven't reviewed, I just wanted to say that I have read them all, I just haven't reviewed, so don't worry, I am still there, I just didn't review cause I didn't have any time to. :o)
'When friends ask, there is no tomorrow . . . only now.' -Alexander Drey-
Chapter 8: Orcs
Moving silently through the trees Legolas searched the darkness with keen eyes. He knew Estel was somewhere nearby, but he hated to admit that the human had done well in hiding himself. Legolas dropped from the branch, allowing his legs to absorb the impact. Moving through the wooded area he called Estel's name softly, hoping that the young ranger would respond.
No response came as he had expected, but the sound of a light footfall directed his attention toward the base of hill. He could see the dark form sitting down, leaning against a nearby tree for support. Legolas quickly made his way over.
Estel rested his hand over the bandage that bound his cut, closing his eyes as he tried to soften his breathing. He was beginning to wish he had never left home in the first place.
"Are you all right?'"
Aragorn opened his eyes to see Legolas next to him, in a crouched position. Aragorn gave a sigh, looking away. For a moment he didn't respond, but finally he nodded. "It's just not fair," he said quietly.
"You know Elladan didn't mean what he said," Legolas said softly.
Aragorn stared off into the other direction, not responding.
"Don't you?" the Elf pressed.
Aragorn nodded softly. He knew his brother well enough. "I . . ."
He was cut off as Legolas leaned toward him suddenly, pushing him down to the ground along with him. Legolas held a finger up to his lips signaling him to be quiet. Aragorn started to protest but Legolas shook his head. It was then that he too heard it. The marching of several heavy feet crushing the forest floor. He glanced at Legolas who was watching the ridge closely.
He leaned over near the human. "Yrchs," he whispered, falling into his own tongue.
He glanced back up as they crossed overhead. He counted seven in all.
"Where are they going?" Aragorn asked softly. Besides him Legolas shook his head.
In moments the Orcs had passed by, Legolas stood up slowly, checking their surroundings. "We should warn the others," he said softly.
Aragorn nodded in agreement, struggling to his feet. The two made their way back their pace faster than what it normally was.
A slight twang in the air was all that alerted him, a split second was all the time given, and it wasn't even close to what he needed.
Legolas gasped in shock as an arrow bit into the back of his left shoulder, missing his heart by mere inches. Aragorn turned to see Legolas fall to his knees, the Elf trying to fight off the incredible pain. He took a step towards him, his senses alert, but one step later he found himself falling backwards as a strong arm yanked him off his feet.
Legolas heard the young human cry, and he turned to see the Orcs bound his hands forcefully behind his back. Reaching over his back he grasped the arrow and tried to remove it, but it was stuck deep into the bone. Staggering to his feet he reached for his swords, but realized with frustration that he had left them with the others. He cursed inwardly as he searched the ground for a stick or rock he could use, but found nothing.
He couldn't believe that these foul creatures had been able to sneak up on them, and it infuriated him. He was surprised yet again when an iron fist smashed into the back of his skull, dropping him to his knees. Spots exploded before his eyes as he tried to stay conscious. A short cry escaped his lips as his hands were yanked behind his back. He struggled weakly against his bonds before a final blow to his head dropped him into darkness.
TBC . . .
Short chapter sorry! I'll try to have the next part up soon.
JediknightBalthasar-
Yes Balthasar, I suppose you're right. Yes I highly agree with you, any one can shoot a gun, but to be able to use a bow or sword, you must practice. My knees are sore again, I bruised both of them a while ago, and now I can't kneel, and that didn't help out yesterday at the Band Craft Fair when I had to do a lot of kneeling.
I didn't know that, I knew it wasn't the best thing, but I didn't know water could prevent healing, it'll make the wounds clean. Does Corean have hypothermia? Maybe, not spoiling anything, not even for you Balthasar, one of my favorite reviewers :o)
Send him home where he will be safe? That probably is the best idea, but knowing Estel he won't have any of it, sort of like that black Knight in Quest for the Holy Grail who was willing to fight after he had been dismembered.
What Elrohir meant by Legolas was watching over him is that Elladan was weary because there could still be wolves out there as well as Orcs, and letting his younger brother go out there wounded wasn't an idea he had in mind, but Elrohir knew that Legolas would keep an eye on him. The twins and Legolas have known each other for a while, I haven't really stressed this, but it will come up in later chapters.
Is it because Estel is human? No, not at all. Elladan is overprotective of Estel, and he was upset at himself that he had not been there sooner to stop Estel from being hurt, and angry that Estel had ran away. He did not mean to say what he said. Elrohir got mad at Elladan because he knew it wasn't what he really meant and that he was just saying it out of frustration. Both of them are worried because he is hurt and that they don't want his to get hurt any further, but letting him come along is out of question, and sending him home will hurt him by making him think they don't trust him, so you can see where they are right now.
As for the rest of you, a lot of your questions were answered above in the previous paragraph. Also I read some of your guys stories, and I just want to say that if I do read your stories (you all know who you are) and if you updated in the past few days and I haven't reviewed, I just wanted to say that I have read them all, I just haven't reviewed, so don't worry, I am still there, I just didn't review cause I didn't have any time to. :o)
'When friends ask, there is no tomorrow . . . only now.' -Alexander Drey-
Chapter 8: Orcs
Moving silently through the trees Legolas searched the darkness with keen eyes. He knew Estel was somewhere nearby, but he hated to admit that the human had done well in hiding himself. Legolas dropped from the branch, allowing his legs to absorb the impact. Moving through the wooded area he called Estel's name softly, hoping that the young ranger would respond.
No response came as he had expected, but the sound of a light footfall directed his attention toward the base of hill. He could see the dark form sitting down, leaning against a nearby tree for support. Legolas quickly made his way over.
Estel rested his hand over the bandage that bound his cut, closing his eyes as he tried to soften his breathing. He was beginning to wish he had never left home in the first place.
"Are you all right?'"
Aragorn opened his eyes to see Legolas next to him, in a crouched position. Aragorn gave a sigh, looking away. For a moment he didn't respond, but finally he nodded. "It's just not fair," he said quietly.
"You know Elladan didn't mean what he said," Legolas said softly.
Aragorn stared off into the other direction, not responding.
"Don't you?" the Elf pressed.
Aragorn nodded softly. He knew his brother well enough. "I . . ."
He was cut off as Legolas leaned toward him suddenly, pushing him down to the ground along with him. Legolas held a finger up to his lips signaling him to be quiet. Aragorn started to protest but Legolas shook his head. It was then that he too heard it. The marching of several heavy feet crushing the forest floor. He glanced at Legolas who was watching the ridge closely.
He leaned over near the human. "Yrchs," he whispered, falling into his own tongue.
He glanced back up as they crossed overhead. He counted seven in all.
"Where are they going?" Aragorn asked softly. Besides him Legolas shook his head.
In moments the Orcs had passed by, Legolas stood up slowly, checking their surroundings. "We should warn the others," he said softly.
Aragorn nodded in agreement, struggling to his feet. The two made their way back their pace faster than what it normally was.
A slight twang in the air was all that alerted him, a split second was all the time given, and it wasn't even close to what he needed.
Legolas gasped in shock as an arrow bit into the back of his left shoulder, missing his heart by mere inches. Aragorn turned to see Legolas fall to his knees, the Elf trying to fight off the incredible pain. He took a step towards him, his senses alert, but one step later he found himself falling backwards as a strong arm yanked him off his feet.
Legolas heard the young human cry, and he turned to see the Orcs bound his hands forcefully behind his back. Reaching over his back he grasped the arrow and tried to remove it, but it was stuck deep into the bone. Staggering to his feet he reached for his swords, but realized with frustration that he had left them with the others. He cursed inwardly as he searched the ground for a stick or rock he could use, but found nothing.
He couldn't believe that these foul creatures had been able to sneak up on them, and it infuriated him. He was surprised yet again when an iron fist smashed into the back of his skull, dropping him to his knees. Spots exploded before his eyes as he tried to stay conscious. A short cry escaped his lips as his hands were yanked behind his back. He struggled weakly against his bonds before a final blow to his head dropped him into darkness.
TBC . . .
Short chapter sorry! I'll try to have the next part up soon.