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Haldir Speaks-

               Eomer and I withdrew from the palace and into a dark shade within the tree grove. He ruffled my hair gently as I kissed him hungrily. His arm slipped to my waist as my own trailed around his shoulder. As his tongue moved down my neck I felt his hands going to undo my tunic.

               "Stop… not here…" I whispered as I felt a pair of eyes upon us. Eomer nodded as his hands slipped from me. I could tell he has not taken his eyes away. I loved him so, but I did not know where we were ever going to go after this. So much has happened lately….

               "Haldir…" Eomer whispered, "… If you make for the havens… I will go with you as far as I can… I don't want to leave you, ever…" My heart lightened considerably to hear this but it grew heavy again as I saw a shadow standing over us. Eomer's hand slipped to his sword and we waited for the shadow to approach.

               "… Come…we have not much time…" A golden haired figure stepped out of the darkness. I was relieved to see that it was Glorfindel. His face was grave with distress and he motioned me to follow. "You too Eomer, you must not be anywhere near the palace when morning arrives… they will come after you next."

               "I don't understand…" Eomer protested but Glorfindel frowned.

               "There is no time to explain… just follow me."

               We quickly ran after him as he took off. I had little idea where he was going and I knew that Eomer was just as confused. "Wait…" I said suddenly, "Legolas… what about him, is he all right?"

               "He is for the time being…" Glorfindel said swiftly, "Let us hasten."

Aragorn Speaks-

               I slowly began to draw my sword from its hilt, as the men grew closer. Legolas's breathing was growing shallow and I noticed how he was beginning to tense up. As soon as a hand came close to us, I drew my sword and he lay dead upon the ground with in seconds. Yet I had to let go of the blond elf in the process.

               I looked up only to see Legolas struggling against a pair of arms that were trying to hold him down. I swung around in anger and nearly lashed at the man, if not for fear of hurting my beloved. I cursed at myself for being so careless, yet it was different, having Legolas needing my protection. I loved him no less but it broke my heart.

               To my surprise, the pretty elf grasped a sharp stone and struck the man hard upon his shoulder, causing the pursuer to let go of him and he quickly darted out of the way. I brought my sword swishing down upon the figure and he fell over dead. "Are you all right?" I whispered as I offered my love a hand.

               "I'm fine…" Legolas assured me. He brushed the strands of golden hair from his eyes and looked up. I grasped his gentle, slender hand in my own and breathed in relief.

               "I'm sorry…." He whispered as we drew away into the shades.

               "What for?" I whispered as I brought a hand up to his silky hair, stroking it lovingly. His eyes sparkled for a moment and he smiled weakly at me.

               "This is all my fault…"

               "… What… no…" I said firmly as his eyes faltered. He shook his magnificent head as he laid a hand upon mine.

               "I was too careless…. if they had not found out about this…"

               "Shhh… it's no one's fault… especially not yours." I assured my lover. He smiled broadly and grasped my hand firmly.

               "Then you do not regret it?" He said, still a little unsure.

               "No, of course not." I answered him quickly. I realized that this was the first time that I had answered a question like this without hesitation. How I had taken the beautiful elf for granted…

               "What happened?" A sharp voice came to us; I was relieved to see that it was Glorfindel.

               "These men, they came after us."

               "Curse it!" Glorfindel snapped, "Then they already know…"

               Eomer looked to me, still a little suspicious but he remained silent. Haldir embraced Legolas, checking the bruises upon the elven beauty. He turned to me as well, but not in suspicion as much as surprise.

               "Go on…tell them who you are, Estel." Glorfindel gestured for me to speak.

Legolas Speaks-

               I yawned slightly as we Aragorn began to tell the same story he had told me. I believe it now, although I still could not understand what he could do to help us. I looked towards him as he spoke of his errand. I knew that he would have to leave soon as the errand was done. I did not know what to think, only that I loved him, but yet… he was too good to live in this world, and surely he deserved something better than a broken figure such as myself.

               "Legolas?" Haldir whispered as he caught the empty look in my eyes.

               "… Oh, I'm sorry…" I said quickly, "I'm just… a little tired."

               "Are you sure?" Aragorn paused to look at me.

               "Of course." I replied in embarrassment.

               Glorfindel studied me for a moment before continuing, "Estel, you know what you have to do… I suggest you do it sooner, rather than later. Tomorrow night, sneak into the palace, the guards shall be easy practice. Eomer and I will aid you in this…"

               "It is better that you too stay safe during all this…" He looked to Haldir and me. I said nothing.

               "But…" Haldir began to protest but Glorfindel silenced him with a look.

               I looked to Aragorn and cursed silently at my own uselessness. If only there was anything I could do to help him. I had brought him so much trouble yet there was nothing I could do to help him. I looked to Haldir and I knew that he was thinking the exact same thing.

Eomer Speaks-

               All through the day we rested near the darker end of the river discussing what to do the fallowing night. I had to try hard to bring myself to trust this man yet the manner in which he did everything made me trust him a lot more.

               I watched as my lovely elf began to rinse his hands in the still part of the river.

               "I wonder…" He said softly.

               "What is it?" I asked as I moved closer to him.

               "I always dreamed of what it would have been like if I had not been captured…" Haldir said softly as he placed a hand on top of my own, "I would still be living careless days in the forests…"

               "You miss it, don't you?" I said, a pain of sadness in my voice.

               "… I do… more than anything…" He replied as he looked down, "Yet… meeting you… and being with you makes me feel just as happy… if not happier." My heart soared as I heard those words and I would have embraced him had he not been standing so close to the water.

               "… You will soon live those days again…" I assured him.

               "…If all goes well, I suppose I will." Haldir replied lightly, "But… I fear that I would miss you too much to know."

               We watched each other for a while and in meeting my eyes, he slipped slightly yet before he hit the ground I caught him in my arms. He grinned mischievously as he clasped a hand upon mine and gave me a long kiss. Suddenly I felt myself pulled down as I fell into a puddle of muddy water.

               I looked up to see my beloved laughing softly as he turned to me. "Sorry…" He said grinning, "I could not help it…" He reached out a hand but I quickly pulled him down beside me. He gave me a fake look of hurt. I smirked and slipped my arms around his tiny waist.

               Mud splashed over both of us as we indulged in each other's company. My hand went over to brush his silvery blond hair from his eyes and he smiled sweetly, like he always did.

               I will not deny that I desired him, but after everything he has gone through I will wait, an eternity if it takes, until he is ready.

Aragorn Speaks-

               I fingered my sword as I looked towards the palace that was almost out of sight. I was ready… the time has come. I gave Legolas one last kiss and hug… the night would come… and I was sure it would linger until the deed is done.