Disclaimer: reality check here people: I am NOT the genius J.R.R. Tolkien and, as unfortunate as it may be, I did not write Lord of the Rings and I do not own Legolas. *sigh*

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A/N: Remember: this story is slightly A/U 'cause I twisted around some of good ol' Tolkiens stuff. Heehee.

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Chapter 4- A Discussion

Legolas and Nyri sat near one of the campfires. Legolas had applied a healing salve to her bruises, and they were already fading. Now, they were simply talking.

"So, you are going to Rivendell?" Nyri asked.

"Yes. I am sure that you have heard that Men have been attacking Elves because of their healing powers. We are going there to assist the elves there," Legolas responded.

"Oh.I see. I had heard. I.I am sorry my men attacked you tonight. They would not listen to me. That has never happened before," Nyri said quietly.

"You have my forgiveness. It was not your fault. Do not feel guilty."

"Thank you."

"Nyri.those men.who-what are they?" "They.I am.we were.bandits." Nyri said, coloring slightly. She started into the fire, her beautiful face look drawn and sad. The flames illuminated her shockingly green eyes.

"Bandits? You hardly seem like a bandit to me, but then again, I haven't known you for very long."

She chuckled. "No, no you haven't. You might not like me very much once you get to know me. I'm very dangerous," Nyri said, grinning wickedly.

Legolas laughed.

They both sat for a while, just staring to the fire, watching the flames dance in the crisp night air.

"I will help you fight in Rivendell. I can, and I owe it to you. Not just for saving my life, but for the lives of the Elves my men killed tonight." Nyri said, breaking the silence.

"Nyri, there is no need. We have enough men. I do not want you to be hurt again. I will not allow you to get yourself killed."

Nyri's face was set, her eyes defiant. "I WILL fight for you. You cannot stop me. Though you may have caught me at my weakest tonight, I can yield a sword better than most men."

Legolas could not help but grin. "I have a feeling what you say is true. Very well, you may fight for us."

"Legolas! What is this? WHO is this??" a voice suddenly yelled from behind Legolas.

Legolas turned around to see Aragorn standing behind him. He had not heard his friend approaching.

"Aragon, this is Nyri. Nyri, Aragorn."

Legolas, with a little help from Nyri, proceeded to explain the situation to Aragorn, who simply nodded and grunted every once and a while. Finally, when they were done, Aragorn said, "Well, this certainly is interesting. Nyri, welcome. Legolas, it is nearly dawn."

Legolas looked up at the sky and nodded.

"We had better get started. I'm sorry you did not get a chance to rest, Nyri," Legolas said.

"I'm fine, don't worry. All I need is a horse and I'll be alright." Nyri responded.

"You CAN ride, can you not?" Aragorn asked.

"Of COURSE I can ride," Nyri said, "what do you take me for?"

"I did not mean it as an insult, Lady Nyri."

Nyri harrumphed, turned on her heel, and strode away, but not before throwing a quick grin at Legolas.

"I don't think she likes me," Aragorn said.

"What a pity. Go get her a horse," Legolas said, grinning.

Both men walked off chuckling, Legolas to get the Elves up, and Aragorn to fetch Nyri a horse.

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