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I updated "Gilded Cage" after tenshiamanda informed me that I spelled Legolas' father's name wrong. I am so ashamed of myself.
Annakas : Thanks for your reviews. That was really helpful. At your suggestion, I am changing everything to past tense. It is easier and more natural for me also; I was only using present because of this whole "literary present" thing I was taught in school. Hope things are now better =)
Set a couple hours after the last chapter. At dusk, because it's romantic =)
Thoughts are denoted in . Please, please review.
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Chapter 5: Unfamiliar feelings
Under the dying light of the sun, Haldir found Legolas in a glade south of their camp. He stopped a small distance from his friend and asked, "It took me five hours to find you. Everyone is worried. What was that about back at the camp? What are you hiding from me?"
Legolas jumped at Haldir's voice, as he was so absorbed in his investigation that he did not even hear his friend's approach. "Last night, a man was trying to kill our friend; I shot and killed him, but now his body is gone. I studied the tracks in this area and it seems that he rose sometime in the night and left on his own strength. His tracks continue south for a while before disappearing entirely. It is either that my aim is a lot worse than I reckon or that the dead can walk."
Sensing Legolas' frustration, Haldir closed the distance between them and put a comforting hand on his friend's shoulder. To his surprise, Legolas turned and leaned into him, burying his perfect face in Haldir's chest. Haldir has never seen Legolas like this, so young and vulnerable. He knew how his prince loathes showing weakness in front of others. Whatever was bothering Legolas must be very serious. Haldir hesitated for a moment longer before moving to hold the young prince in a gentle embrace. "Legolas, what is wrong?"
"I do not know, Haldir, but I think I am losing my mind. I sense and know things; but I cannot explain how I come by that knowledge. Last night, I was drawn to the glade to rescue that stranger; and for no apparent reason, I am attracted to him. Now, a man seems to have came back from the dead." Legolas whispered against Haldir's chest.
Tears were threatening to come; Legolas has never felt so confused and helpless in his entire life, not even when his father told him of his powers. Suddenly, he remembered his oath that night to not let Haldir down ever again. I am such a fool. How can I make Haldir proud when I act like this every time I face adversity? He must think I am such a failure now. He disengaged himself from Haldir's gentle embrace and lifted his head to meets his friend's concerned gaze.
"I am sorry to have worried you, my friend. Changes are occurring around me and inside me that I do not understand. But all my life, I have wished for adventure, so now I will accept whatever Valar gives me with courage and pride, as befitting of a Prince of Mirkwood." . and your friend, Haldir. Legolas mentally added. With that declaration, Legolas turned and walked away, wishing he truly felt as brave as he has sounded.
Unbeknownst to the two elven friends, a pair of dark eyes were watching them in the shadows with a predatory gaze.
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Lucien found himself heading towards the glade where he had fought Lazarus. His chest still pain him, as Lazarus' blow struck his most vulnerable spot: the scar from the wound that 'killed' him over a millennium ago. He did, however, feel well enough to seek out the golden elf; the one who had turned his world on its head. He knew, without a doubt, that the elf saved his life; but then, his life would not have needed saving if the elf's presence had not distracted him in the first place. The truth was, Lucien cannot decide whether to be happy or angry at the elf's suddenly intrusion into his life. That was until he saw them.
Lucien growled when he saw Legolas leaned into Haldir. He could barely stop himself from charging at the older elf when Haldir embraced Legolas. Jealousy raged in him; as he was still unaccustomed to having emotions, he was helpless to control it. Lifemate or not, Legolas brought him colors and emotions. Lucien would not let anyone take his golden elf away. Tonight, he would claim this elf as his own. Hidden in the growing darkness, Lucien followed the two elves back to camp. Tonight..
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Please, please review. I am begging here!!
I updated "Gilded Cage" after tenshiamanda informed me that I spelled Legolas' father's name wrong. I am so ashamed of myself.
Annakas : Thanks for your reviews. That was really helpful. At your suggestion, I am changing everything to past tense. It is easier and more natural for me also; I was only using present because of this whole "literary present" thing I was taught in school. Hope things are now better =)
Set a couple hours after the last chapter. At dusk, because it's romantic =)
Thoughts are denoted in . Please, please review.
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Chapter 5: Unfamiliar feelings
Under the dying light of the sun, Haldir found Legolas in a glade south of their camp. He stopped a small distance from his friend and asked, "It took me five hours to find you. Everyone is worried. What was that about back at the camp? What are you hiding from me?"
Legolas jumped at Haldir's voice, as he was so absorbed in his investigation that he did not even hear his friend's approach. "Last night, a man was trying to kill our friend; I shot and killed him, but now his body is gone. I studied the tracks in this area and it seems that he rose sometime in the night and left on his own strength. His tracks continue south for a while before disappearing entirely. It is either that my aim is a lot worse than I reckon or that the dead can walk."
Sensing Legolas' frustration, Haldir closed the distance between them and put a comforting hand on his friend's shoulder. To his surprise, Legolas turned and leaned into him, burying his perfect face in Haldir's chest. Haldir has never seen Legolas like this, so young and vulnerable. He knew how his prince loathes showing weakness in front of others. Whatever was bothering Legolas must be very serious. Haldir hesitated for a moment longer before moving to hold the young prince in a gentle embrace. "Legolas, what is wrong?"
"I do not know, Haldir, but I think I am losing my mind. I sense and know things; but I cannot explain how I come by that knowledge. Last night, I was drawn to the glade to rescue that stranger; and for no apparent reason, I am attracted to him. Now, a man seems to have came back from the dead." Legolas whispered against Haldir's chest.
Tears were threatening to come; Legolas has never felt so confused and helpless in his entire life, not even when his father told him of his powers. Suddenly, he remembered his oath that night to not let Haldir down ever again. I am such a fool. How can I make Haldir proud when I act like this every time I face adversity? He must think I am such a failure now. He disengaged himself from Haldir's gentle embrace and lifted his head to meets his friend's concerned gaze.
"I am sorry to have worried you, my friend. Changes are occurring around me and inside me that I do not understand. But all my life, I have wished for adventure, so now I will accept whatever Valar gives me with courage and pride, as befitting of a Prince of Mirkwood." . and your friend, Haldir. Legolas mentally added. With that declaration, Legolas turned and walked away, wishing he truly felt as brave as he has sounded.
Unbeknownst to the two elven friends, a pair of dark eyes were watching them in the shadows with a predatory gaze.
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Lucien found himself heading towards the glade where he had fought Lazarus. His chest still pain him, as Lazarus' blow struck his most vulnerable spot: the scar from the wound that 'killed' him over a millennium ago. He did, however, feel well enough to seek out the golden elf; the one who had turned his world on its head. He knew, without a doubt, that the elf saved his life; but then, his life would not have needed saving if the elf's presence had not distracted him in the first place. The truth was, Lucien cannot decide whether to be happy or angry at the elf's suddenly intrusion into his life. That was until he saw them.
Lucien growled when he saw Legolas leaned into Haldir. He could barely stop himself from charging at the older elf when Haldir embraced Legolas. Jealousy raged in him; as he was still unaccustomed to having emotions, he was helpless to control it. Lifemate or not, Legolas brought him colors and emotions. Lucien would not let anyone take his golden elf away. Tonight, he would claim this elf as his own. Hidden in the growing darkness, Lucien followed the two elves back to camp. Tonight..
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