Memory Lost
by: Muses Fury

Disclaimer: Surprise! I do not own Lord of the Rings or any of the familiar characters. *end of surprise*

Summary: How will Legolas handle it when his past comes back to haunt him? What happens to his other companions. (Not slash)

Author's Note: This is my first fanfic that I have posted... Flames are expected but don't be too harsh. Read and review!

Other notes: *-means flashback, ^-means thoughts... now on with the story...

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* "Lorelei! This is not funny anymore! Lorelei!" screamed a young prince Legolas, frantically searching for his lost friend. "Lorelei! Come out now!" he added. "Lorelei, please come out..." he added his voice dropping to just above a whisper. ^Where can she be?^ he thought beginning to fear the worst.

"Legolas!" came another voice through the wood.

"Ada! Ada! I cannot find Lorelei, we were playing hide-and-seek and she disappeared." he explained, as his father, King Thranduil appereared in the clearing.

"Legolas, calm down. They are searching for her." he said indicating some other elves that were also there. The leader of the search party motioned for his father to join them.

"I will be right back, I am sure they have news." he said comfortingly as he walked away. Legolas watched as the elf handed the King a torn piece of cloth and walked away.

"Father, what is wrong?" asked Legolas, worried at the guards actions.

"Legolas, do you know who this belongs to?" he asked coming up once again to his young son.

"Yes, I looks like the material that Lorelei was wearing... Where is she?" he asked not wanting to succumb to the gnawing growing in his stomach. "Is...Is she okay?"

"Legolas, Lorelei is... Lorelei is dead." said the King. "I am sorry." He added as he put a hand on his son's shoulder.

"How?" Legolas asked, numb from shock.

"She was outnumbered by orcs... she did not have a chance. I know she was a good friend of yours. I am sorry, my son." Legolas looked to his father, the tears streaming down his face as the pain hit full-force.*

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"NO!!!" screamed a much older Legolas, causing Aragorn and Gimli to start. In an instant, they were by his side.

"What happened?"asked Legolas shakily, slowly coming to his senses.

"You were asleep and then all of a sudden you were screaming." answered Aragorn, his worry evident. Gimli muttered something like "elves are going to get us all killed one of these days..." He kept quiet when Aragorn shot him a look that could have sent even Sauron running for the hills.

"Legolas, are you okay?" Aragorn asked after Gimli walked away. For a long moment, Legolas didn't answer.

"I am fine." he answered finally. He then grabbed his bow and headed into the surrounding woods.

"What's wrong with him?" Gimli asked as he watched the elf walk off.

"I don't know, he's never acted like this before." Aragorn responded, turning towards the dwarf.

"I'm sure he'll be okay. Is there anything besides lambas bread to eat?" he asked, trying to change the subject. He stopped trying after yet another "look".

"I'm going to look for him." Aragorn said. He turned and also headed into the forest, unsure of what he was going to find. Just as Aragorn was about to give up trying to find his elven friend, he spotted him sitting under a tree staring at the stars with his knees pulled to his chest.

"Mellonamin, Mani naa ta?" Aragorn asked softly whilst sitting down. Legolas didn't answer but continued to stare at the night sky.

"Legolas, please?"In response, Legolas turned towards Aragorn, once again feigning nonchalance.

"It is nothing, just a memory lost." Legolas stood and headed back to camp. Aragorn sighed deeply and followed his distressed friend wondering what he could do to help.

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End chapter one. I hope you have enjoyed it.

Notes: Ada- father; "Mellonamin, Mani naa ta?"- My friend, What is it? Oh... don't forget to read and review. Anyway, that is enough of my ramblings...oh one more thing! if anyone is brave enough, I need a beta... you can e-mail me at BonanJ@aol.com... I would appreciate the help! Anyway, Ta Ta For now!

~ Muses Fury