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Disclaimer: I do not own Legolas or Aragorn-
And I created Elondrir and Theomir for my purposes-
SO NO SUING…………
Anyways, thanx for the reviews guys, u know who u r
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Legolas woke up late the next morning,and rolled onto his side, only to
feel the excruciating pain of his injured shoulder and ribs flare up again.
He groaned weakly, and he felt gentle but firm hands move him onto his back, resting his head on the cloak again. He opened his eyes and saw Aragorn and Elondrid, his brother leaning over him.
"Legolas, are you okay?" Elondrir asked. Aragorn gently ran his hand over the Elf's shoulder, trying to think of the best way he could bind it. Legolas bit back
a wince of pain.
"Yes.....I think so...." he groaned, trying to catch his breath, pain evident in his
voice. He took in a deep breath, and then coughed weakly, bringing up small amounts of blood. Aragorn and Elondrir gently sat him up, cushioning his injured arm and shoulder. Aragorn wiped the blood away from his mouth.
"No, your not- we need to get you home- Aelon is worried sick about you,"
Legolas felt a pang of guilt when Aragorn said this- his wife and daughter ment everything to him and he would die if anything happened to either one of them.
"I can ride-,"Legolas groaned, anxious to get home, but Aragorn cut him off.
"Don't be stupid- you have a broken shoulder, a deep gash down your arm, and nearly all your ribs are broken. Thats not counting that you need rest, and you can barely get to your feet without help," he said sternly. Legolas hung his head in defeat.
"When do we leave then, my friend?" he asked.
"Soon, we will get the horses ready now. You ride with Theomir- he can keep the two of you out of trouble," Aragorn replied.
"Thankyou," Legolas said gratefuly, and watched as Aragorn started unwinding the bandages round his waist to check his wounds.
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The long journey back to Mirkwood was uneventful as far as Legolas
was concerned, it had been a job enough getting him up on the horse without
hurting his shoulder or arm- They had unintentionally hurt his injuries every time they moved him. Since he had awoken that morning he had been more conscious, and just gritted his teeth instead of showing how much pain he was in. The rugged horses stride jolted his broken shoulder and ribs at every step, making the ride a long, greulling procedure.
"Legolas, your shoulder is troubling you?" Theomir questioned, his voice concerned.
"No, Theomir it is fine," he replied. The horse stepped in a rut, and jolted more than usual, and he flinched.
"It is most certainly not,my brother," Theodin chuckled, "You don't have to lie- you flinch every time the horse moves- lean back, i can more than take your weight," he tightened his grip around his brothers waist and pulled him back a little before he could protest. "That better?" he inquired good naturedly. most of his youngest brothers weight was upon him now, but he still kept the two of them on the saddle-less horse. Legolas nodded- it had taken a great amount of pressure off his shoulder,and he was a little more comfortable.
"How far toMirkwood?" he asked in a tired voice.
"We're nearly there- . One of the elves accompanying us has gone to say we are approaching- " Theomir replied.
"Orcs climb trees- did you see them?," Legolas said suddenly, costing him precious breath.
"No, I did not, but Elondrir did- I wonder what brought this on-
it's not good if they are getting smarter than they are already,
that makes them more of a threat to us." he replied, his voice grim.
Suddenly Aragorn drew his horse even with Theomir's.
"We're approaching Mirkwood, Theomir. Legolas, are you faring well?"
he asked.
"I'll be fine," he said weakly, barely believing it himself.
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Aelon was nervously fidgeting in her quarters, her daughter fast asleep. She
couldn't help but imagine what had happened to her husband- they still hadn't returned and it was nearing sun-set. She lay down, on her bed, wrapping her arms round her sleeping daughter, and willed herself not to worry. ~he is strong, and smart- have some faith in him- he'll be just fine~
A knock at the door interupted her thoughts.
"Come in," she called to the person. They entered the room. It was Elondrir!
"We're back- Legolas is hurt, but he will be okay," he said, being almost cut off by a tight hug from Aelon. He rubbed her back soothingly. "Come on, i'll take you to see him." he continued.
"Thankyou..............Thankyou so much," She said, her voice was muffled by his shoulder. He gently pulled her away and lead her to a room in the palace.
She followed nervously, not sure she wanted to see how badly Legolas was hurt.
Elondrir sensed her nervousness and took her hand.
"It'll be okay," he said gently.
Damn, just been to the dentist, can't move my mouth, so I cant go on the
Phone. Therefore, I go on the net….heh heh heh more yet to come…..
