Legolas Speaks-
I closed my eyes for moments and seemingly drifted for a few moments. Aragorn was still holding me when I woke up and Glorfindel had come back. The elf held a key in his hand and began to unravel my chains. He never ceased to amaze me, what would any of us ever do without him? I gazed at him in gratitude and he reluctantly smiled back, something else was definitely bothering him.
My eyes trailed to the handsome man who was holding me, and wondered for a moment if all this had been a dream and I would soon wake up to the way it was before. But I would willingly go through the pain over again…
My mind lightened for a few moments as he lifted me from the cold ground and bolted towards the stairs. But when I snapped back I was being carried toward the woods.
"How do you feel?" A soft voice whispered as a gentle touch came to stroke my forehead.
"Like I've fallen off a cliff and was lifted before I reached bottom…" I forced a smile, "But…" I was not ready to point out that all out war will wage against him when they find out that he was helping me. I had never believed that any man could be so kind… not even Eomer.
We stopped when we reached a small clearing and Aragorn set me down. He smiled me for a moment and tucked a lock of my hair behind my ears. "Rest love…" He said gently, "It will be fine." I smiled back and tried to drift away but the pain that was numbed by my dizziness was coming back. I watched as Aragorn spoke in a low voice with Glorfindel. When did he learn elvish?
Aragorn Speaks-
"When did you learn to speak our tongue?" Legolas whispered as I slipped my arms around him, "I remember you referring to it as… rubbish?"
"I take it back…. All of it…." I said softly as he leaned upon me. It felt so good… I had no more doubts about how much I loved him now. I felt as him slip his arms around my neck and the kisses streak down my cheek. My own arms slipped toward his waist and pulled his body against mine.
"Not now…" Glorfindel murmured as his eyes fell upon them, "We need to figure out what to do."
Legolas and I reluctantly pulled apart and I nodded. My arm was still around the blond elf and his head rested upon my shoulder. Glorfindel shook his head and turned toward the clearing.
"… It will be a while till they realize that Legolas is gone… till morning at least," He went on to say, "I think it is better that he and Haldir get as far from here as possible…"
"I am not leaving…" Legolas replied as he looked to me sweetly. The color was returning to his face again making him look radiant. Despite the warnings in my heart, I did want him away from me for a second.
"Legolas…" Glorfindel snapped in warning but he could see that anything he can say would be in vain. "Love struck…" He muttered under his breath as he rolled his eyes.
I kissed my beautiful elf softly upon the top of his head. He smiled fully, making his whole figure look ethereal. I did not know what to say for a moment as I looked to him. So mesmerizing…
"Why do you look at me so?" He whispered catching my eyes, "I am fine now…"
"… I have never seen such beauty…"
Glorfindel had given up on trying to speak to us. "I must speak to Haldir and Eomer," He informed us, "It is better to strengthen our numbers."
"You cannot go back alone…" I began to say but he only laughed.
"Estel… you obviously do not know me at all…"
Haldir Speaks-
"Leave me be… you already had your way…" I whispered as he backed me against the wall again. I hated him so, but I knew there was nothing I could do about the way he assaulted me.
"…What… your human doesn't want you anymore because you sold yourself for his sake?"
"… How dare you!" I snapped in my anger but restrained from doing anything I would regret.
"… Hit a soft spot…"
"…."
"Where is that friend of yours…."
"What?" I muttered trying to edge away. His weight was nearly drifting over me now.
"… That really pretty one…"
I looked at him in both anger and disbelief at his stupidity and cruelty.
"I don't know what you're talking about…." I murmured but my mind was racing… where was Legolas? Was he all right?
"… Oh never mind I remember now…"
"Where is he?" I blurted out in my panicked state.
"He's going to be sold." The wicked man looked to me in taunt and fake pity.
"You…." I stuttered in my anger as I nearly lashed out towards him had he not pinned me against the wall.
"…I what?"
"… You bastard…"
His eyes blazed as he shoved me against the ground and tried to strike me. I fought back with my elbow hitting him hard against his ribs but he only faltered a little before he had a hold of both of my arms. I did not seem to have a chance. But I was not going to let him win this time….
Before he could have a good hold on me, a knife came slicing towards him and as I realized what was happening he had fallen over, dead. I did not know what to do just then, be scared, horrified, or relieved…
I just sat up and backed away…
"Eomer…" I breathed in relief as he hugged me tightly. His strong arms swallowed me into his embrace and I could very well feel him trembling. But it was over now…
Aragorn Speaks-
"People are approaching…" Legolas suddenly sat up in horror; I noticed that his eyes darted from side to side, watching the world around him. I frowned to see that he was trembling and his face was flushed with anxiety. I decided that I will not let these elves in live like this, always stressed in constant fear.
"… Are you sure?" I asked as I sat up as well, my arm still trailed around him.
"We have to get out of here… now…" He said, as he stood up, still a little shaky from the pain. I quickly wrapped an arm around his waist to help him stand. We slid into a dark corner of the forest, hoping that they will pass.
Voices penetrated us both loud and clear. "Where is that damn elf…" One voice was saying.
"… He could not have gotten anywhere without help… there is no way he could have broken those chains…"
"… Damn thing… middle of the night…"
"It will be worth it when we find him… no one will know if we have a little fun with the little whore…."
I clenched my teeth in anger as I looked to my lover. Legolas's face was deathly pale and his expression grew even more painful as he heard those words. I felt him cling to me tighter with shaking hands.
How dare they speak this way…. How dare they threaten my beloved like this? Who did they think they were? I would have them lying dead on the ground with in seconds… but I dare not risk more of them coming here. Legolas cannot very well run in his condition.
"I would like a taste of that pretty thing…"
I was so angry that I was about yell something back but the gentle blond head that lay upon my shoulders reminded me to stay silent. I could not even imagine, in my wildest dreams, how much he has suffered from these bastards. How could his soul still remain so bright and innocent? It just made me admire him so much more…
Legolas Speaks-
I had to admit that I was genuinely scared. I was scared for Aragorn and I was scared what these men will do to me if they found me. But I was determined to die rather than let them have their way.
A sudden blaze of pain hit me like lightning and I had to press my hand over my mouth to keep me from crying out. My side burned as if someone was striking me with hot iron. I pressed my lips together as the pain surged through me, and I nearly passed out again. What was happening to me? This sort of pain had never affected me like this before… and I have been struck and tortured most of my life…
I looked up to see Aragorn's eyes glazed with worry. "I'm fine…" I mouthed to him as his grip around my waist tightened. He did not seem convinced.
"Who's there!" A call came and we quickly withdrew into the darkest of the shades as the voices grew louder.
Eomer Speaks-
Haldir and I walked silently for a while both reluctant to say anything. I was at a loss of what to say… I knew he had sacrificed himself for me and he was ashamed of it. I did not deserve his love… and I knew it. But how could I just let him go?
He suddenly grasped my arm and looked to me. His eyes were still shining with pain and misery but as I glanced over him… a heavenly light seemed to surround him. He kissed me hard with both passion, hurt, and love and I responded, holding him close to me. I did not care who was watching anymore…
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