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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"You have a sister?" Legolas asked Aragorn, hurt by the fact that he had never been told.

"Well, she is not technically my sister, by blood at least." Aragorn tried to explain. Alea took the hint and supplied the rest of the story.

"You see, when I was about twelve years old, Aragorn and his father found me in a forest. As they would not let me continue staying there, which I had been doing for about two years at the time, I was forced to come with them."

"Oh, okay," said Gimli. He and Legolas then went about gathering more logs to start the fire again as it was getting quite cold out.

"Alea, what is the real reason that you are here?" Aragorn asked, trying to figure his sister out.

"Honestly, I do not know." she replied. "I had a feeling that I needed to be somewhere, so I left the house and started wandering through the forests. It was as if my mind was telling me where to go, and then I stumbled across the three of you. I knew it was not the right time to reveal myself so I stayed as far back as possible without being seen. Of course, with you having and elf along it made that quite hard. Then, I was warned by the trees that a band of orcs were coming through. I figured that you three did not know, then I knew it was why I was 'called' out here in the first place." As she finished the story, Legolas and Gimli were gathered around listening to the tale, the fire restarted.

"So, when are you going back?" Gimli asked.

"I do not know. There is still something else that I need to do, I just do not know what yet." Alea responded, quite frustrated. They then sat by the fire, Alea and Aragorn talking to each other and Gimli and Legolas watching them.

Legolas took this time to actually look at Alea. She was of medium height and slender. Everything about her spoke of her grace and determination. Her skin was almost flawless except for a tiny white scar on her neck that probably would have gone unnoticed by anyone but an elf. Her long, raven black hair was swept from her face, yet concealing her ears. He also noticed that her pale pink lips were turned up at the corners in a soft smile. He looked up and caught sight of her eyes that were of such a deep blue that they seemed purple and full of mirth. ^She is actually quite beautiful,^ thought Legolas. ^For a mortal woman.^

"Legolas?" came Aragorn's voice, cutting through his thoughts.

"Yes?" he answered.

"Would you be against Alea traveling with us for a few days?"

"No, not completely." he said after a few moments of silent contemplation. Gimli looked livid but did not say anything.

"Okay, then it is settled." Aragorn said leaning against a nearby tree. "We should rest for the night we will set out in the morning."

As it worked out, Alea and Legolas took the first watch as neither were that tired. Alea was staring idly around taking in the sights around her. As it turned out Legolas was watching her as she realized when she looked at him. He blushed slightly and looked up at the stars.

"It is beautiful out here tonight." she whispered softly, not wanting to break the mood.

"Yes, it is, I must agree." When he looked at her a second time she could see the pain in his eyes. ^I wonder what is bothering him,^ she thought, ^I wish that I could do something to help him, he looks so sad.^ Then she realized that he had turned away and was holding his bow again. She gaped at it, not believing it to be true.

"It cannot be..."she trailed off.

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I hope you are still enjoying this story. Yes, it does have a point, somewhere. If you have any ideas that will make this story better I would like to hear them. Don't forget to read and review!!

~ Muses Fury