A/N: yayness! I'm back! Lol, you guys are gonna hate me for this chap, I
leave it with such a cliffhanger your gonna cry!...lol! I hope you like it
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Chapter 11
A Bit of Good, and Bad News
Darkness. Pain. Spinning round and round. Legolas, where was he? In all her spinning and pain, she could feel herself calling for him. Why wasn't he answering? So much darkness, where were the lights of Rivendell? Where was Legolas?
She called for him again and again, until she was screaming for him. The pain. It was so intense. Where was Legolas? She called and she screamed, but he didn't answer her. Tears, she was crying. It felt good. Pain it was all around her. As thick as the darkness. She cried out for Legolas one last time. A hand, she feels a hand on her, caressing her face. She feels the fear, but it passes swiftly as she knows the touch is comforting.
Ami jolted awake.
She was covered in sweat and she was panting hard. Tears were streaming down her face.
She looked up and there was Legolas. He was over her, concern was so strong in his beautiful face. He was caressing her, the touch she had felt.
She began to whimper, and Legolas drew her closer to him.
"Shhh mella, all is well." He said softly in her ear.
Ami began to cry harder as she held him closer, not wanting to let him go.
"What was it pen-neth? What has given you troubled sleep?" He whispered in her ear. Through all her sobs and gasps for air she made out one word.
"Pain."
Legolas let out a long sigh. He rubbed Ami's back and comforted her until her crying turned into sniffles, and she fell asleep.
Legolas stayed awake after that. He could not tell of the fear that had coursed through him when he had awakened to Nevethiriel screaming his name.
Why must she suffer so? This question went through his head many times that night.
Ami slept more peaceful from then on in the night. Being in Legolas' arms felt so good. She dreamt of them, together. Ami sighed in her sleep. What a wonderful Elf he was.
~*~*~*~
The days past slowly. Summer turned to autumn, and the leaves all around Rivendell turned into shades of red, yellow and orange. It was absolutely breathtaking.
On Ami's good days, Legolas would help her out of bed, and walk her around her garden.
Ami was upset at the fact that these days were rare. It seemed she got more tired everyday. And an occasional convulsion would happen. No one knew when though. Thus so Elrond would order someone to be by her side at all times. Of course, Legolas took up that order more then anyone. However, he would allow Natalia to care for her sometimes.
Natalia's and Nurtaur's love grew through her time spent with him upon his fathers death. They treasured each other. And Nurtaur told her often that he would have never made it through his father's death if it had not been for her.
On this very beautiful autumn day, Ami and Legolas were walking through the gardens. Ami was feeling surprisingly much better and felt like walking more then they usually did.
They were walking through Alyson when they spotted Natalia and Nurtaur sitting on a bench. The look on Natalia's face made Ami curious, and therefore there was no way she was going to listen to Legolas and leave them be. Natalia was smiling as big as she could, and it seemed as if she were going to cry.
"What be the reason for such a face Nev?" Ami smiled and Natalia turned in surprise.
"Oh, Neveth!" She glanced at Nurtaur and he nodded with a smile.
"The best to be the first to know and congratulate us would be our best friends." He said to her.
"Congratulate?" Legolas questioned with a smirk in Nurtaur's direction.
Natalia stood.
"Nurtaur has just asked for my hand!" She beamed.
"In marriage?!" Ami squealed.
"No in death. Of course in marriage!" Natalia laughed as Ami screamed and gave her a hug.
Nurtaur stood to give Legolas a hug.
"You stupid ass, you asked only for her hand? Well, have fun trying to mate with that!" Legolas teased earning a slap on the arm from Ami.
Nurtaur laughed and hugged his friend.
"This is such wonderful news indeed!" Ami smiled brightly at Natalia.
"Oh I know!" Natalia laughed as she gave Ami another hug.
"Who woulda thought that ruff tuff, you touch me and I'll kick your ass, Natalia is marrying one of the most gentle, and merry creatures ever told!" Ami whispered in her ear. Natalia's smile went from ear to ear.
"Miracles really do happen." She winked at Ami.
"You look well Neveth." Ami turned to Nurtaur and smiled.
"Tis one of my better days. Yet even now I feels as if I could swim a thousands seas!"
"Please don't, I fear your father would make me go with you." Legolas laughed as he leaned down and kissed Ami's cheek.
"I do say Legolas, you are anything but charming this morning."
"And you love me for it." He smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Ami sighed.
"Yes, I suppose I do." Natalia laughed.
"You two are acting much like the engaged couple instead of us." Ami and Legolas laughed.
The sound of many footsteps were heard behind them, and they all turned to see Guards running in the direction of Ami's garden.
Ami and Legolas exchanged glances and then headed off in that direction with Natalia and Nurtaur close behind them.
They entered the garden to find the guards going about the place, searching behind bushes and up trees.
"What is the meaning of this?" Ami asked and the guards turned to face her. A handsome Elf stepped forward and bowed to her.
"Forgive us lady Nevethiriel, but we have had reports of a sighting here, and were ordered to search."
"A sighting? A sighting of what?" Ami placed her hands on her hips.
"Of Malfanion my lady. He has been reported being seen throughout the realm for the past week-"
"Still your tongue Veborion!" Legolas spoke a little too late, and the guard known as Veborion snapped his mouth closed.
Ami felt the colour drain from her face. A week? And she had not been informed.
She cast a look at Legolas that made him cringe.
"Legolas Greenleaf. Explain yourself at once!" She demanded. Legolas sighed.
"Neveth, Malfanion has gotten through the main gates somehow. He has been sighted here and there, and has avoided being captured."
"And yet you failed to inform me that my life was possibly in danger?" Ami's anger was evident and Natalia gave a look to Nutaur telling him how much trouble Legolas was in. Nutaur silently prayed for his friend's safety.
"Your life was never in danger Neveth! I have been by your side every second of every day since I heard of it. I would never let any harm come to you, you know this-"
"Legolas, why was this kept from me? I trust your protection, but if it is so great, why did you not tell me? Do you not trust me?"
"Nay! Neveth melamin, twas not my decision to keep this from you. It was ordered by your father. When he heard he was frightened that you knowing Malfanion was lose in Rivendell would cause fear to you, therefore putting your health in danger, he ordered not a word to be uttered to you. He wished not to do this behind your back, but to protect you. He told me only so that I would keep a closer watch on you. Believe me Neveth, your safety was all that was thought of in this decision."
Ami sighed. She all of a sudden felt two inches tall. How could she be so harsh and falsely accuse Legolas like that? What kind of a girlfriend was she?
"Forgive me Legolas. I should have held my tongue and listened to you before going off like that. Forgive me please." Ami felt the tears well in her eyes and she silently cursed herself for not being able to hide them.
"Oh Neveth, you have nothing to apologize for. Your actions are well deserved. Do not punish yourself for them pen-neth." Legolas held her face in both his hands. Ami smiled and he returned it before he leaned down and gently kissed her lips.
"Ahem." They both turned to see all the guards with Natalia and Nutaur watching them.
Ami blushed, and Legolas' ear tips turned red.
Legolas cleared his throat.
"Well, any progress?" He asked Veborion.
"Nay my lord, though we find many signs of his comings and goings."
"Like where?"
"Just the other day we found his tracks down by the river. He seemed to be standing there for a while behind the brush."
Legolas shot Ami a look and she returned it.
"How long ago was it that his feet had dwelt there?" Legolas asked.
"Twas the day before the last we found them. They seemed to had been left there earlier in the morning on that day."
"Oh Elbereth." Ami breathed.
Her and Legolas had been there the morning before last. Ami wanted to bathe in the cool, clear water to relieve some of the tension. Legolas had gone and stood on the bank. He wasn't about to let her go alone, and of course, he didn't want to deny the privilege of watching her bathe.
But at least his right to watch was given to him, unlike the snake Malfanion is.
"Well, continue then on your search, we will ask no more of you." Veborion bowed low and went about ordering the search to continue.
Legolas turned to Ami. Her gaze was downcast. He reached over and lifted her chin to look at him. The impact of her eyes shocked him, they always did. It was very rare for an Elf to carry such life and that color. The brightness and sharpness of her green eyes made him feel week when they set their gaze upon him.
"I all of a sudden feel tired Legolas." She reported, breaking him out of his trance.
He smiled at her. "Of course mella." They both said their good-bye's to Natalia and Nurtaur, and then Legolas gently lifted Ami, and carried her back to her chambers. Where he watched her sleep. He felt so much anger fill him when the thoughts of Malfanion watching Neveth as she bathed coursed through his mind. His Neveth. No other was supposed to have the right to look upon her in such a way. That privilege was his alone. He made a promise to himself that if given the chance, he would rip the eyes from Malfanion's face and use them for his archery targets.
He let out a heavy sigh and glanced at Ami. She seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and he was thankful for that.
He stood from the seat he was sitting in by her bedside, and walked over to her. He gently pulled the covers up over her a little more, then leaned down and kissed her lips softly.
"Sleep well melamin." He said softly and then took his seat again. There he fell asleep, not willingly, but he had all of a sudden felt this drowsiness come upon him. And he could not keep his eyes open. What the hell? This had never happened to him before, he was usually able to fight his drowsiness and stay awake, but it was as if he were put under a spell. A spell? Realization hit him hard, and fear shot through him as he couldn't fight it anymore, and he fell asleep.
Dun dun dun! Lol poor Legolas, I wonder who coulda put the spell on him! ::snickers:: ok well, here is da translations! Now review like mad ppl!
'Pen-neth' = Little one (I will prolly for now on use the Elvish way of saying it, since I finally found it ::smiles:: )
Chapter 11
A Bit of Good, and Bad News
Darkness. Pain. Spinning round and round. Legolas, where was he? In all her spinning and pain, she could feel herself calling for him. Why wasn't he answering? So much darkness, where were the lights of Rivendell? Where was Legolas?
She called for him again and again, until she was screaming for him. The pain. It was so intense. Where was Legolas? She called and she screamed, but he didn't answer her. Tears, she was crying. It felt good. Pain it was all around her. As thick as the darkness. She cried out for Legolas one last time. A hand, she feels a hand on her, caressing her face. She feels the fear, but it passes swiftly as she knows the touch is comforting.
Ami jolted awake.
She was covered in sweat and she was panting hard. Tears were streaming down her face.
She looked up and there was Legolas. He was over her, concern was so strong in his beautiful face. He was caressing her, the touch she had felt.
She began to whimper, and Legolas drew her closer to him.
"Shhh mella, all is well." He said softly in her ear.
Ami began to cry harder as she held him closer, not wanting to let him go.
"What was it pen-neth? What has given you troubled sleep?" He whispered in her ear. Through all her sobs and gasps for air she made out one word.
"Pain."
Legolas let out a long sigh. He rubbed Ami's back and comforted her until her crying turned into sniffles, and she fell asleep.
Legolas stayed awake after that. He could not tell of the fear that had coursed through him when he had awakened to Nevethiriel screaming his name.
Why must she suffer so? This question went through his head many times that night.
Ami slept more peaceful from then on in the night. Being in Legolas' arms felt so good. She dreamt of them, together. Ami sighed in her sleep. What a wonderful Elf he was.
~*~*~*~
The days past slowly. Summer turned to autumn, and the leaves all around Rivendell turned into shades of red, yellow and orange. It was absolutely breathtaking.
On Ami's good days, Legolas would help her out of bed, and walk her around her garden.
Ami was upset at the fact that these days were rare. It seemed she got more tired everyday. And an occasional convulsion would happen. No one knew when though. Thus so Elrond would order someone to be by her side at all times. Of course, Legolas took up that order more then anyone. However, he would allow Natalia to care for her sometimes.
Natalia's and Nurtaur's love grew through her time spent with him upon his fathers death. They treasured each other. And Nurtaur told her often that he would have never made it through his father's death if it had not been for her.
On this very beautiful autumn day, Ami and Legolas were walking through the gardens. Ami was feeling surprisingly much better and felt like walking more then they usually did.
They were walking through Alyson when they spotted Natalia and Nurtaur sitting on a bench. The look on Natalia's face made Ami curious, and therefore there was no way she was going to listen to Legolas and leave them be. Natalia was smiling as big as she could, and it seemed as if she were going to cry.
"What be the reason for such a face Nev?" Ami smiled and Natalia turned in surprise.
"Oh, Neveth!" She glanced at Nurtaur and he nodded with a smile.
"The best to be the first to know and congratulate us would be our best friends." He said to her.
"Congratulate?" Legolas questioned with a smirk in Nurtaur's direction.
Natalia stood.
"Nurtaur has just asked for my hand!" She beamed.
"In marriage?!" Ami squealed.
"No in death. Of course in marriage!" Natalia laughed as Ami screamed and gave her a hug.
Nurtaur stood to give Legolas a hug.
"You stupid ass, you asked only for her hand? Well, have fun trying to mate with that!" Legolas teased earning a slap on the arm from Ami.
Nurtaur laughed and hugged his friend.
"This is such wonderful news indeed!" Ami smiled brightly at Natalia.
"Oh I know!" Natalia laughed as she gave Ami another hug.
"Who woulda thought that ruff tuff, you touch me and I'll kick your ass, Natalia is marrying one of the most gentle, and merry creatures ever told!" Ami whispered in her ear. Natalia's smile went from ear to ear.
"Miracles really do happen." She winked at Ami.
"You look well Neveth." Ami turned to Nurtaur and smiled.
"Tis one of my better days. Yet even now I feels as if I could swim a thousands seas!"
"Please don't, I fear your father would make me go with you." Legolas laughed as he leaned down and kissed Ami's cheek.
"I do say Legolas, you are anything but charming this morning."
"And you love me for it." He smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Ami sighed.
"Yes, I suppose I do." Natalia laughed.
"You two are acting much like the engaged couple instead of us." Ami and Legolas laughed.
The sound of many footsteps were heard behind them, and they all turned to see Guards running in the direction of Ami's garden.
Ami and Legolas exchanged glances and then headed off in that direction with Natalia and Nurtaur close behind them.
They entered the garden to find the guards going about the place, searching behind bushes and up trees.
"What is the meaning of this?" Ami asked and the guards turned to face her. A handsome Elf stepped forward and bowed to her.
"Forgive us lady Nevethiriel, but we have had reports of a sighting here, and were ordered to search."
"A sighting? A sighting of what?" Ami placed her hands on her hips.
"Of Malfanion my lady. He has been reported being seen throughout the realm for the past week-"
"Still your tongue Veborion!" Legolas spoke a little too late, and the guard known as Veborion snapped his mouth closed.
Ami felt the colour drain from her face. A week? And she had not been informed.
She cast a look at Legolas that made him cringe.
"Legolas Greenleaf. Explain yourself at once!" She demanded. Legolas sighed.
"Neveth, Malfanion has gotten through the main gates somehow. He has been sighted here and there, and has avoided being captured."
"And yet you failed to inform me that my life was possibly in danger?" Ami's anger was evident and Natalia gave a look to Nutaur telling him how much trouble Legolas was in. Nutaur silently prayed for his friend's safety.
"Your life was never in danger Neveth! I have been by your side every second of every day since I heard of it. I would never let any harm come to you, you know this-"
"Legolas, why was this kept from me? I trust your protection, but if it is so great, why did you not tell me? Do you not trust me?"
"Nay! Neveth melamin, twas not my decision to keep this from you. It was ordered by your father. When he heard he was frightened that you knowing Malfanion was lose in Rivendell would cause fear to you, therefore putting your health in danger, he ordered not a word to be uttered to you. He wished not to do this behind your back, but to protect you. He told me only so that I would keep a closer watch on you. Believe me Neveth, your safety was all that was thought of in this decision."
Ami sighed. She all of a sudden felt two inches tall. How could she be so harsh and falsely accuse Legolas like that? What kind of a girlfriend was she?
"Forgive me Legolas. I should have held my tongue and listened to you before going off like that. Forgive me please." Ami felt the tears well in her eyes and she silently cursed herself for not being able to hide them.
"Oh Neveth, you have nothing to apologize for. Your actions are well deserved. Do not punish yourself for them pen-neth." Legolas held her face in both his hands. Ami smiled and he returned it before he leaned down and gently kissed her lips.
"Ahem." They both turned to see all the guards with Natalia and Nutaur watching them.
Ami blushed, and Legolas' ear tips turned red.
Legolas cleared his throat.
"Well, any progress?" He asked Veborion.
"Nay my lord, though we find many signs of his comings and goings."
"Like where?"
"Just the other day we found his tracks down by the river. He seemed to be standing there for a while behind the brush."
Legolas shot Ami a look and she returned it.
"How long ago was it that his feet had dwelt there?" Legolas asked.
"Twas the day before the last we found them. They seemed to had been left there earlier in the morning on that day."
"Oh Elbereth." Ami breathed.
Her and Legolas had been there the morning before last. Ami wanted to bathe in the cool, clear water to relieve some of the tension. Legolas had gone and stood on the bank. He wasn't about to let her go alone, and of course, he didn't want to deny the privilege of watching her bathe.
But at least his right to watch was given to him, unlike the snake Malfanion is.
"Well, continue then on your search, we will ask no more of you." Veborion bowed low and went about ordering the search to continue.
Legolas turned to Ami. Her gaze was downcast. He reached over and lifted her chin to look at him. The impact of her eyes shocked him, they always did. It was very rare for an Elf to carry such life and that color. The brightness and sharpness of her green eyes made him feel week when they set their gaze upon him.
"I all of a sudden feel tired Legolas." She reported, breaking him out of his trance.
He smiled at her. "Of course mella." They both said their good-bye's to Natalia and Nurtaur, and then Legolas gently lifted Ami, and carried her back to her chambers. Where he watched her sleep. He felt so much anger fill him when the thoughts of Malfanion watching Neveth as she bathed coursed through his mind. His Neveth. No other was supposed to have the right to look upon her in such a way. That privilege was his alone. He made a promise to himself that if given the chance, he would rip the eyes from Malfanion's face and use them for his archery targets.
He let out a heavy sigh and glanced at Ami. She seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and he was thankful for that.
He stood from the seat he was sitting in by her bedside, and walked over to her. He gently pulled the covers up over her a little more, then leaned down and kissed her lips softly.
"Sleep well melamin." He said softly and then took his seat again. There he fell asleep, not willingly, but he had all of a sudden felt this drowsiness come upon him. And he could not keep his eyes open. What the hell? This had never happened to him before, he was usually able to fight his drowsiness and stay awake, but it was as if he were put under a spell. A spell? Realization hit him hard, and fear shot through him as he couldn't fight it anymore, and he fell asleep.
Dun dun dun! Lol poor Legolas, I wonder who coulda put the spell on him! ::snickers:: ok well, here is da translations! Now review like mad ppl!
'Pen-neth' = Little one (I will prolly for now on use the Elvish way of saying it, since I finally found it ::smiles:: )
