Legolas Speaks-
As we parted from the woods, we came across a little town. Dusk was rapidly approaching. Judging from the things Aragorn told me, this was only a piece of the world I was to witness. Yet I am afraid. So many men casting me looks that seem unreadable to me, and so many others who just throw dirty ones. I am sure that I have little charm and even less cunningness, but I was willing to accept this world, for I could never go back to that cursed home.
We made our way through the sea of people and I could not help but feel awkward at the glances that were fed to me. "Why do they stare?" I said to Aragorn softly, but he only smiled.
"Because of your beauty…" He replied gently. I frowned for I knew that he must have been making fun. Yet I said nothing more of it.
"Aragorn, we will have the whole town watching if we do not stop somewhere…" Elladan or Elrohir (I could not tell) had whispered in his ear, loud enough so I could hear as well. Though I do not know if that was on purpose. I noticed that they both hid their faces under their hood, their ears in particular.
The handsome man beside me merely nodded. His eyes flickered to me for a moment and he smiled. He lifted my hood, carefully tucking my golden hair away and hiding my ears as well. "Come on…" He whispered as he led us into a nearby inn. I walked a step behind them, still intrigued with the houses I saw and disliking the stares I was still receiving.
"Two rooms…" Aragorn said softly to the man who leaned over the table. I flinched slightly as his beady eyes came over to glance at me.
"As you wish." He said finally tearing his eyes away from me.
Men were strange… or so I decided. Or perhaps I was just strange, but I did not stare people in such a way and I knew much less than they did. But I suppose there were exceptions. There were kind men, like Aragorn, and unkind men like… Conabar.
We climbed the creaking stairs onto the second floor into the two rooms on the end of the hall. Elladan and Elrohir took one while and Aragorn and I took the other. I sat down upon my bed and gazed out the window.
"What do you think of all this?" Aragorn said as he laid a hand upon mine.
"… I am not sure…" I replied, "There are definitely enough things to see, yet…"
Aragorn Speaks-
I knew why Legolas seemed so troubled. The truth be known, I would be very annoyed if I were him. Elves are not commonly seen in these parts, and these men liked to indulge themselves in anything new. But I do doubt they have ever seen a creature as beautiful as he was. Even I have never seen such exquisite innocence, and I have been around the gorgeous people all my life. His naïve ways somehow made him the more attractive to me.
I watched as he let his hood fall and his sheet of golden hair fell down his back. I saw something that I did not see before upon his neck.
"What is it Aragorn?" He whispered as he caught my eye.
"… There is a flower shaped mark upon your neck…" I said softly.
"… I know." He replied with a bit of a frown.
I was shocked to see the mark, for it was a royal family birthmark, although I did not really remember out of which family. All I knew was that he had a heritage… and it was definitely nothing of small proportions.
"Does it trouble you?" He said nervously.
"No…" I replied quickly, "… not at all." I was not going tell him anything until I was sure of it. There was no sense in troubling him about anything that may not even be.
"Are you sure? I swear that it…"
"Yes… I am sure."
Elladan Speaks-
I sipped upon my water as the two men sitting no more than a few feet away began to speak. It was not like me to always eavesdrop but the tone in which they spoke sparked my interest.
"Is that fellow gone?"
"Which fellow?"
"That tall fellow always wearing a dark cloak, I do not like the sight of him."
"That one, yes, he left just this morning. What did he want anyway?"
"… He came here looking for a blond elf, I told him that no elves ever come around here but I don't think that convinced him."
"Weird foreigners, chasing them elves…"
I frowned as I heard this. He was obviously referring to our blond elf, and I knew that it must have been Conabar. Strange, he arrived ahead of us. Looking for us no doubt. But of course, he did know the way a lot better than we did.
I began to tell my brother all I heard as he returned to sit beside me.
"I would not worry too much, it is a big world, and chances are, we shan't see him again. Even if we shall, he would not be able to take on all three of us."
"Yes, but we must be careful."
Legolas Speaks-
The night had settled itself upon the small town. I could not sleep, as usual, so I went out for a night stroll. I loved the calm air and the bright stars, and especially the moon. How bright it looked upon the skies. It seems to dwarf every other light seen in the evening.
I was aware that a shadow was approaching where I stood. I turned out of the corner of my eye, waiting. I saw that it was not Aragorn (I had hoped it was), nor was it the man I so feared.
"What are you doing standing here, all alone?"
I stared at the man before me. I decided that I did not like him. So strange he looked, with messy brown hair and green eyes. "Only enjoying the beauty of the night."
"… Are you now?" He said as he looked at me, "I love the night air as well."
I did not say anything else. I only waited for him to leave. But he stood there, as silent and still as a stone.
"You have beautiful eyes…" He whispered gently.
"You are too kind." I whispered, wishing dearly that he would just move away.
"And the most lovely hair…" He continued.
"Thank you…" I added, wondering where this was going.
"Listen, why do you not come to my room, we can sit and talk about the lovely night… and …."
"I really don't think that is a good idea." I whispered, "I am tired and I wish to retire."
"Then I shall walk you."
"I think I can find it on my own." I whispered as I quickly walked away. He stared after me, for I could feel his eyes following my steps.
"Perhaps tomorrow then."
"Perhaps." I murmured. Even I was not as stupid as to follow him. I had my instincts, although I tried to swallow most of them when I had lived with Conabar. He seemed to have made them disappear.
Aragorn Speaks-
"Where have you been?" I whispered as Legolas pushed open the door to our room. He frowned slightly as he turned to me.
"… I was just going for a walk…"
"Are you all right?" I said quickly. I had been quite worried since I had found the note pinned to the corner of the wall by a small dagger. It was from that man Conabar… saying that he was going take Legolas back to claim, and that he would give me mercy if I backed off. How I hate him, how dare he call Legolas his? How dare he even come back after what he's done to the elf?
"Why wouldn't I be?" Legolas said in a suspicious tone. I handed him the letter for I had not wanted to hide anything from him. I could see his face pale intensely as he read it, and his sapphire eyes widened in horror. A few pieces of his golden blond hair slipped from behind his pointed ears.
"Perhaps…" He began in a nervous voice, "Perhaps we should part ways…"
"I am not leaving you all alone to deal with him…"
"… But he is capable of more than you could know…. You only caught him off guard last time… and this time…" Legolas said as panic was written across his face. I took his hand gently in an attempt to calm him.
"I am capable of more than you know as well…" I whispered as I took him into my arms.
"I did not mean it that way… you have already rescued me once and I just worry that you might…" The blond elf blushed furiously as he grew tense in my arms. I quickly let go when I sensed he was not comfortable. I needed to control myself; he needs a friend right now.
"You need not worry about me…" I whispered as I cupped a hand on his cheek. He nodded slightly.
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