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Summary: AU Legolas sacrifices himself to save Aragorn but he doesn't know someone else did the same thing.
Consequences
Chapter 3
"Its been three days and he still has not returned" Aragorn was almost in tears as he talked to his friend. Legolas wasn't sure how to comfort his comrade for he had never experienced anything like this. He had no brothers or sisters so the twins and Aragorn were the closest thing to siblings that he had. "I'm sure we'll find him". "Thank-you was Aragorns reply. This was hard for Legolas considering what Thartel had told him.
Flashback
"I want you to leave on bad terms" Thartel said. "Why?" the fair-haired price had asked. "because then its all the more hard for Aragorn to accept your death."
End of flashback
Legolas was still unsure of why Thartel was so keen on hurting Aragorn physically or mentally. All he was sure of is he would not let this Thartel lay one finger on his friend for many years. They had met when Aragorn was just a mere child even in the eyes of men. Legolas knew he had to commence a fight between them so he could leave as soon as possible. That evil man would be expecting him any time now. He just wasn't sure how he could do it. He was thinking on just leaving without telling, that was a sure fire way to get Aragorn mad at him. "No I can't do that Thartel said he wanted me to leave on bad terms not meet again on bad terms" he thought to himself. "I know" he said in his head as he came across an idea.
"Poor Elrohir" he began "he must be the most worried, Elrond is his Ada but you know how brothers are. A shocked look crossed Aragorn's tear covered face. He thought Legolas knew this was a sore spot for him. He had been told by many elves who didn't like him that he could never be a part of Lord Elrond's family. But he knew Legolas knew this. "I was raised as his brother also" Aragorn said. "I know you were but…you weren't born as one". It made Legolas hurt to say these cruel words to one of his best friends. Aragorn always asked him if the twins and Elrond could accept him as part of their family why couldn't everyone else. Aragorn stood up sadness and anger covering his face. Legolas also raised himself from the ground to meet his friends gaze. "Why would you say that and now of all times?" Aragorn demanded. "Mellon nin……" "Don't call me your friend" the Dunedin snapped at his long time ally in pranks, jokes and just good times. "I didn't mean anything by it" Legolas continued "your making to big of a deal out of it." "To big a deal… you of all people should know by now that saying that type of thing hurts me more than anything and yet you still say it. What's wrong with you?" "What's wrong with me" Legolas questioned "I'm not the one going into hysterics over a meaningless comment." The elf prince was doing all he could so he wouldn't run over to the young man and apologizing for his harsh words. "Don't talk to me" Aragorn relented. He turned around and ran into his fathers home. Legolas then informed Lord Elrond that he was taking leave and returning to Mirkwood. "But why Legolas" Elrond asked. "I had a fight with Aragorn and I believe it would be best if I go. I would love to stay and help find Elladan but I don't think that's a great idea." "I understand Legolas, make sure you be careful." "I will".
Legolas mounted his horse Tinilly and began to ride. He now let the tears fall from his hurting eyes. He wished he could tell Aragorn he didn't mean what he had said. But he knew he couldn't. He had to save the person he had hurt so much. The prince knew it was for Aragorn's good and he would know this in time.