Hello again. I don't own anything and never will. Whatever is in * these * means that persons P.o.v. also, I am cutting out quite a bit of the looooong journey. I would have to write like 600 chapters to include everything. If you don't like that please tell me. Also flames are more than welcome, since it means that people are reading.. once again, my mother is amazing at writing romance scenes. My other story has some romance in the third chapter, and I wrote that. be afraid, be very afraid.
I can't wait for Easter it is a fun holiday. Lol.
Chapter 16
*Legolas*
I stormed through the woods angrier than I had ever been before. I let out a frustrated groan and drew my long knife, and began to chop an old dead stump. Once I was slightly better feeling I imagined it like Faramir's head. Hmmm. Wow I do feel better. Now I had the whole trip with Faramir. Lovely.
*Ariel *
The next morning I awoke, and got ready as quietly as I could Arwen was up next and then Legolas. He sent me a sad look and I looked down. We were ready fairly quickly and not many words were said between anyone. When we were all ready, I walked over to Legolas and placed a hand on his shoulder and whispered, "Legolas, I… am so sorry. Please don't remain angry at me."
His dark brown eyes met my own and he shook his head. "Not right now." He uttered quietly. "Don't talk to me right now." He pulled away and mounted. I drew in a deep breath and mounted Flame. It was going to be a long day.
"We have only 2 days until we get to the mines of Moria." Claimed Gandalf. I grinned and we quickened our pace. Almost an hour later I frowned.
"Arwen, something does not seem right." I said. She nodded. "Yes I know. I know not what it is but an evil lurks near. Be on guard."
When the loud cries erupted from around us and Merry and Pippin yelled in fear and backed up their horses. Over 20 orcs surrounded us. Merry and Pippin backed their panicking horses up and behind a large tree. Gandalf dismounted and stood before them to protect them. I jumped off Flame, who I hoped could protect herself, and drew my sword. It was then I noticed that all of my friends had drawn their swords as well. I didn't have any more time to think, since a large orc gave a tremendous yell and slashed at me.
I dove and stabbed him in the back. Soon another one came at me and I fought for dear life. Sweat was beginning to form on my forehead, and my hair was blowing in my face. I dodged a blow and felt a sharp sting in my left arm. "You stabbed me!" I glared at the creature. He stopped in confusion. I slew him immediately and shook my head at the stupidity of the creatures. The cut on my arm was shallow but it stung. Another orc dove at me and then it fell down. I stopped and realized that an arrow had shot it. I grinned slightly and then realized that that was all of the orcs.
"Is everyone all right?" I asked. When everyone nodded I smiled. "What are we going to do with-" I was cut off when my body jarred with the impact of an arrow hitting me in the chest. I gave a sharp cry and my sword dropped from my numb hands. Arwen drew her bow in a fluid movement and shot the orc that had shot me. My vision wavered and white-hot pain seeped through my body. My legs gave out and out of the corner of my eye I saw Legolas run over to me. He caught me in his arms, and I keeled over to fall in to his arms.
Merry and Pip were still behind Gandalf, since he wouldn't let them through. Gandalf knew that there was nothing that he could do that was not already being done. Arwen pushed through to me and un-strapped the canteen from her belt. Faramir knelt beside me and grabbed my hand. "Gimli, go and fill up everyone's water bags." Arwen ordered. "Faramir, go and find some Alethlas-the kings foil." A shudder racked my body and Legolas held me closer.
Arwen began to gently probe the wound, noticing that it was almost all of the way through my body. I gasped in pain. "Ariel, hold on, I have to get it out." She whispered. "Legolas hold her so she's sitting up." Tears made their way down my face and she took a hold of the arrow. I wish I had been unconscious for Arwen pushed the arrow through to the other side of my body, cut off the tip and pulled the shaft back through. I cried out in pain and my body arched. Legolas pushed me down gently and pressed a cloth to the wound in my back pulling me against him and moved so he was on his butt. "Ariel, shh. Try to remain still." He whispered. He held me cradled in his arms so my head rested on his shoulder and began to whisper to me in elvish. Arwen unstopped the water, and began to pour it over the wound.
"It burns!" I yelped trying to wriggle away, but Legolas was holding to tight. Legolas and Arwen paled when I said this. Legolas shook his head in something, disbelief, anger, or maybe he was trying to get his hair from his eyes. I don't know. "Legolas give me your knife." Arwen ordered. He handed it to her and she began to cut off my shirt. Gimli ran back and dropped all of the full bottles by us. He then backed up and turned away. Faramir came next with his hands full of the plant. He handed it to Arwen and knelt beside me again.
I was totally unaware of the tears falling down my face, only the excruciating pain. "Is she going to be all right?" asked Faramir. Legolas looked grimly at the other man. "I don't know." He whispered in fear. His brown eyes flickered up to the tall man, and then back down to me.
"The arrow, it was poisoned. It would kill a Man immediately, but since she is now an elf, it will take longer to reach its full effect. We have to get her to Moria. We are only a day or two away. Legolas, after I bandage her take her there. It is the only chance she has." Arwen said.
He nodded and blackness swamped my vision. My eyes fluttered closed and faintly I heard someone saying frantically, "No! Don't close your eyes!" Apparently they had a mind of their own, because they shut, and for a while I was rid of the pain…
When I awoke next, I was in a dark room, with only the burning embers of the fire to let me see. I reached a hand up to feel the wound and realized that I had been dressed in different clothes. The wound was still there, only less painful. Carefully I moved back the covers and realized. 'These must be the mines of Moria, how did I get here?'
Gently I swung my legs off the side of the bed and immediately closed my eyes to fend off the dizziness. Quietly I called out in to the darkness. "Halloo? Is anyone there?" When no one answered I sighed. Carefully I tested my legs and put a little weight on them. Finding that I could stand, barely I stumbled over to the door. I opened the door and ran smack into Legolas.
"Ariel!" he gasped as I hit him. Quickly he grabbed me and pulled me to him. My hands were on his chest and I was painfully aware that I was on the verge of fainting.
"Hello, Legolas…" I gasped out before I sagged against him.
*Legolas*
I caught her limp body and scooped her up. Her breathing was shallow, and I cursed myself for leaving her alone. She was not well enough to be up. He pallor was pale and her light dusting of freckles stood out against it. Her head lolled against my shoulder and I set her down gently on the bed. Her eyelashes flickered open and focused on me. "Ariel, what in the name of Eru (God) possessed you to get out of bed? You are not well. You should be resting, not gallivanting around Moria!" I winced internally as I realized how sharp I sounded- even to myself.
Her eyes dropped down to her feet. "Ariel, I am sorry, I was so worried about you. I didn't mean to snap at you. You were wounded and I didn't expect you to be out of bed, nor do I wish you to be." I sat on the bed beside her on the bed and stroked her face. I was surprised when she didn't move away. I looked into her eyes and realized something. I was going to kiss her.
I leaned forward and brushed a kiss on her cheek. When she didn't pull away, I moved to her lips. A shock went through me and I reached a hand up to tangle in her hair.
* Ariel *
Everything faded away and warmth flooded my veins. Legolas gently nibbled on my lower lip, causing me to open my mouth in a gasp, letting his tongue in. He deepened the kiss, and I moaned against his lips. We pulled back breathing heavily. I saw Legolas's eyes, so close to mine, dark with passion. He pulled me back to him with a low moan, his hands sliding themselves underneath my nightgown that had bunched around my waist. I could feel his hands on my skin, making me feel like I was on fire. My hands moved up to his ears, gently touching them, feeling how sensitive they were. He stiffened. I traced my fingertips around the pointed tip of his ear and heard him let out a low growl in his throat.
* Legolas *
I felt her gentle fingers on my ears, which caused me to almost lose control and take her in the bed, there and then. I slid my hands underneath her nightgown, feeling the smooth skin of her back underneath my fingers and I pulled her close. Then I felt the bandage and reality struck me. She wasn't nearly well enough to do what I had in mind. I pulled back very reluctantly.
* Ariel*
Legolas pulled away and smiled. "I have wanted to do that for so long." He whispered. The corners of my lips twitched. He stood up and smoothed the hair away from my face. "Mela (Love), I have to go for a while. Thorin the Dwarf Lord has requested my presence at a meeting, and I fear I must attend. I will be back as soon as I can, and then we can talk." I nodded and watched him leave.
Not too much later guess who came through the door.
Um should I end the chapter there?? Na- I wouldn't do that to you guys. Well, yeah I would, just not now.
Yes. Faramir walked in and I noticed that he was troubled about something. "Hi." I said. He smiled at me and walked over.
"Ariel, I need to talk to you." He began. I raised an eyebrow and invited him to continue. "I have been thinking, and well, there are some major differences in us. You are an elf, and I am man, thus, you are immortal and will live forever. Provided you never pull a stunt like this again." He muttered under his breath. "Also, I believe that there is another man, more equipped to protect you, and stay with you, more so than I." He stopped and gauged my reaction.
"Faramir, I… I understand and as much as I hate to admit it, I agree. There is a woman out there waiting for you, that you will be so much more happy with than me." I smiled at him and noted that he looked relieved. "We are still friends though, right?"
"Always and forever." He promised. "Now I do not have to worry about that dratted elf sticking me in the back with one of his long knives." He added with a smirk. I rolled my eyes. " What elf?" I asked feigning innocence. "He wouldn't do that."
'At least I hope not…' I winced as I thought about it.
Faramir smiled at me and kissed my cheek. "You should rest. Everyone else is here and well. Merry and Pippin have been the most worried of all us bumbling fools. It took all of us to convince them that you were in fact all right." He smiled at me and bid me goodbye. I fell asleep almost a minute later.
Terra nova testing is over!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!! Well I probably did dismal but oh well. Not really, I am very intelligent. *Yeaaaahh * I really need reviews, when I get three more I will pop out another chapter. Blackmail I know, oh well. Sides it is only 3…
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