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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"Aragorn!!" a female voice cut through the night air. "Aragorn!" It sounded again. The three companions exchanged cautious looks when a hooded figure ran into the small clearing. The intruder stopped short when they realized that there was an arrow pointed at their unprotected chest.

"Aragorn..." the tresspasser began once they caught their breath. The voice was definately feminine but Aragorn just could not place it.

"I'm sorry," he ventured. "But, do I know you?" He asked, still a bit wary of the unexpected visitor.

"This is no time for formalities, Aragorn. There is a band of orcs a few miles back, we need to hide." The sound of heavy running and grunts were heard on the wind. "We need to move." The four of them moved quickly into the surrounding wood, after putting out the fire, of course. Legolas took his place behind a tree his bow still out just in case something went wrong. He looked around, seeing where everyone was situated. Aragorn was facing him and Gimli was diagonal across from him. ^Where is the woman?^ he thought as he caught sight of her. She was a few feet away from him, directly to his right, also behind a tree. Her hood had fallen away revealing a soft, yet determined face. On her back hung a quiver full of arrows and two black handled blades. In her hands, she was holding her bow which, coincidentally, appeared to be elven. ^Odd,^ thought the Prince, ^She does not look elven.^ Before he could ponder this thought, the orcs made their appearence. For what seemed like an eternity, the orcs were heard lumbering along unaware of the four pairs of eyes watching them intently. Only when the last twig had snapped did anyone dare move a muscle. They made their way back into the small clearing.

"Now," Gimli began, unaware of the look on Aragorn's face. "Tell us who ye be." He was surprised when Aragorn walked past and embraced the young woman. Gimli looked at Legolas with a raised eyebrow (well, it would be raised if you could see it).

"What are you doing here?" Aragorn asked the woman.

"I am following you, what does it look like I am doing?" she quipped. "Besides, your elf- friend knew I was there, just did not realize it." She chance a look at Legolas and found him staring at her. "I think introductions should be made." she told Aragorn indicating the looks by both Gimli and Legolas.

"Oh, yes. Legolas, Gimli, I would like you to meet my sister, Alea."

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Notes: Not as long as the others, sorry! Don't forget to read and review.

And a huge thanks to lil*bee and Moose. You two were my first reviewers! Thank-you, hope you enjoy the rest of the story

~Muses Fury