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Summary: AU Legolas sacrifices himself to save Aragorn but he doesn't know someone else did the same thing.

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Consequences

Chapter 12

Pityon picked up Legolas, and he was glad that elves are light for he couldn't have carried anything heavier. "Stay with me lad" he said to the elf. He carried Legolas outside and went to the stables to fetch a horse. He picked his daughter's horse, for it was the only thing he had left of his family.

He put Legolas on the horse and mounted behind him. He wasn't sure where to go because he never left his city. But he had studied maps and he knew Rivendell was close, so they might know where he belongs.

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Gandalf and Kementari made their way into the palace. Gandalf carrying Elladan and Kementari supporting Aragorn.

Elrond had seen them arrive and his heart skipped a beat when he saw Elladan and Estel. He walked to the healing room because he knew that's where his sons would be brought. "Diego, go get some healing herbs, especially Athelas, and lots of it" Elrond ordered. "Yes milord" the healer answered and went to go do his job.

Like Elrond had predicted, his sons were carried in by two of his friends. "They are going to need a lot of work Lord Elrond especially Elladan" Kementari commented. "I want to thank you, both of you for bringing my sons home" Erond said. "It was our pleasure" the wizard answered for both of them. Kementari excused himself to allow the elders to work.

"I am afraid to ask" Elrond started. Gandalf knew what he was talking about so he began. "I am afraid Legolas could not be saved. We learned of his passing upon arrival to Thartel's home". When the lord of Imladris heard this man's name he visibly got more angry. "It was Thartel?" "Yes but do not worry, he will no longer be a bother, he stabbed himself."

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Pityon had been riding for a while, but then he saw the the Rivendell gates. He quickened his pace, for he knew this elf did not have much time. When he reached the gates the guards rapidly opened them , because they saw who rode with him. Legolas was well known in Rivendell.

"This elf needs help" Pityon said hoping he wouldn't be turned away. "Take them to Lord Elrond" one of the guards said to the other. The guard helped Pityon down, and lifted Legolas off. He then led them to the houses of healing.

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Elrond heard a knock on the door. "Come in" he shouted. He was very frustrated and didn't know if he could take any more.

He would have to, because the door opened and he saw Legolas. "Lay him down on the table" he ordered. Pityon was about to leave, but Elrond called him. "Wait outside, I would like to have a word with you later."

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Glorfindel and Thranduil were a little less than half way from Rivendell. They had been pushing their horses to the limit. Mirkwood's king was a little less that happy when he had heard of what had happened to his only son. They had left the day after Glorfindel arrived, to give him time to recover and eat something. Now they weren't stopping at all.

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It seemed like an eternity to have to wait. At least that's how it felt to Pityon. He had been pacing outside the door since Elrond had told him to wait outside for him.

"You should sit down" Kementari said to him, noticing that this man was worried. "I don't know you, but you brought Legolas back and for that I am grateful. He is my friend" "Thank you" Pityon replied "but I might have been to late. I just hope we find something out soon."

As if on cue the door opened and Gandalf called in the worried beings. "How are they, are they going to be okay?" Kementari asked. "Elladan, Elrohir, and Estel are going to make a fine recovery" answered Elrond. "And what about Legolas?" Pityon asked. There was a pause that seemed to last a lifetime. "I'm afraid he has lost to much blood, he will not make it. I give him 72 hours at the most." Elrond hated to be the bearer of bad news but they had to know the truth.

Kementari wiped away a tear that fell down his fair face. He then walked down the hall to his quarters. Pityon seemed shocked. "It can't be" he said. Elrond wondered how this old man had become so attached to the prince of Mirkwood. "Sir if I could have a word with you?" "Yes of course milord" he said.

Pityon told Elrond everything. He told him of his wife, and his daughter and how he found Legolas. "I failed him as well" he said and he sounded ashamed. "You did not fail him. Because of you he will get to see his father one last time. Because of you he will not have to die in a prison." Elrond knew he was not lying to this man. They would be in his debt.

"Because of you he will be happy in his death. He will not have to suffer in the darkness on his own. Because of you he will get to see the daylight again. You will be blessed for your actions. You could have been like your brother, but you were not. You did what is right and for that you will always be blessed."

During the next two days, Legolas awoke and everyday Elladan, Elrohir and Aragorn were always with him. They would never leave his side. Those 3 all felt better and only had scars of what had happened.

This day, Thranduil and Glorfindel returned. Elrond told both of them the events of the days that passed. Thranduil immediately demanded to be brought to Legolas. His wish was granted and Elrond led him to the houses of healing.

"Estel, Elladan, Elrohir could you please leave the room and come with me?" At first they were going to complain, but then they saw Thranduil and they obeyed.

"Hello my son" Thranduil said solemnly. "Hi ada" Legolas replied. "I am sorry" "for what Legolas". Legolas started to tear, but he continued. "I have to leave you, I am dying". His words also made Thranduil start to cry. "No your not, your going to be fine." Legolas smiled. "I could always tell when you were lying. But don't worry I'm not scared" "That's good, don't be" Thranduil said trying to be reassuring. .

Thranduil was holding Legolas' hand the whole time. "You accomplished great things my son" "Thank you Ada, I've always wanted to make you proud" The prince replied. "And you have, never doubt that". "At least I'll get to see Naneth (mother) again, I miss her a lot" Legolas said trying to be strong. "You tell her I said hi" Thranduil said, still weeping. "Namariere father" "Namariere Legolas" and with that Legolas' hand fell limp in the king's grasp.

Before going to Mirkwood for Legolas' funeral Galadrial went to Rivendell. She was worried about the condition that the twins had. After the death of Legolas she became extremely worried about them.

"I will give you the choice" the lady of light began. "You can keep the ability to speak without words and also keep the danger of perishing together. Which would mean being extra careful. Or I can use the gift given to me by the Valar take away that threat. But that would also mean loosing that ability."

Elladan and Elrohir thought about her proposal for a bit and they decided. They could live without the ability, if they could still do the things they loved. And it was so.

Two weeks later the prince's funeral was held. Everyone from Mirkwood, Rivendell and Lorien was in attendance. Legolas was well loved and nobody would forget him. The last words spoken about him were by Threanduil. "As my son passed" he then continued in the sacred language "Laurie lantar lassi" (golden leaves fell).

The ever loving End