Legolas gasped in shock as the stranger's face was finally revealed. The man laughed mockingly and asked, "What, didn't you miss me?"
"But how? Mecklar?" asked Legolas in shock, "You're dead! I was there, I saw you fall off the cliff. No one could have survived that, not even an elf!" he said, thinking back to that fateful day nearly 3 years ago.

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They stood on the ledge, with Strider's body lying between them. "Give it up Mecklar! It's over now," shouted Legolas as he slowly wasked towards the man.
"Never!" screamed Mecklar as he charged towards the elf in a frontal assult. Their blades met with a loud ringing clash. The battle went on for what seemed like an eternity, but in reality only lasted a few moments. Suddenly Mecklar lost his footing and tumbled over the cliff. Legolas quickly dropped his sword and ran to the ledge.He looked down and saw Mecklar hanging on to the side, and quickly held out his hand. Mecklar ignored it, and no matter what Legolas tried, he could not get him to accept his help. Finally Mecklar lost his hold on the mountain side and fell to hes doom. Or so Legolas had thought, for he had never seen the man again until today,

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"Well obviously, I survived," replied Mecklar, his voice full of scorn. "Now are you going to come peacefully, or do I have to hurt your friend even more than he already is?"
Legolas hesitated, There was only one man, surely Legolas could quickly overpower him. As if reading his thoughts, Mecklar smirked and said, "I wouldn't try anything if I were you. My men have you completely surrounded."

Legolas cursed himself for his inattentiveness. They were well and truly surrounded. Legolas made his chice then and there. He would not risk Estel. He would simply cooperate with them until he could make his escape with Estel.
Mecklar read the decision in his eyes and nodded in smug satisfaction. "Wise decision master elf. Follow me, and don't even think about trying anything, or your precious ranger friend will be the one that suffers for it,"
Legolas nodded silently, picked up his friend and followed after the man tht had the power to ruin both their lives. He could only hope that help would come soon. After all, they were due to meet Halidar in three days time. Surely the other elf would come looking for them when they failed to show at the rondevu point. It was out of his hands now, he could only hope that everything would turn out all right in the end.
Author's Note: Well here's the next chapter. Let me know what you think.