Dear Peeps, hey I bet some of you were wondering why I said that my fic would be getting weirder. Well you really are going to have to start to expand your thinking, cause I know now in the story. (I'll give you a sneak peek) cause you should know, (If that made sense) Eowyn hates Legolas and wants to be with Aragorn, Aragorn is confused and thinks Legolas is looking for something else. Haldir is still in love with Legolas (That will all get explained in further chapters) anyways it gets weird when a new character comes into the story like uh in this chapter lol. Then there is a huge fight for love and attention and evil scheming angsty plans yes I am evil I know. That's what I meant by weird. But anyhow onto the story and thanks for the great reviews Katherine and Moro.
Close your Eyes Chapter 4
The gentle woodland was filled with the sound of afternoon birds, squalling happily building nests made of simple things. Its gentle nature never touched by any.
"So how is the human treating you then?" Haldir asked with a mocking tone, Legolas rolled his ocean eyes as he pulled his tattered tunic over his head, shaking his hair out from under his collar. "Well I'm waiting. Tell me the details." Legolas looked at Haldir as he picked up his boots. Aragorn had hurried over to the horses and pretended nothing has happened. Haldir laughed, "You have changed Legolas you never used to hide things from me." Legolas grinned, "What is there to share that would not make you jealous my friend?" Haldir crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. "Jealous of that bronzed human? I highly doubt that." Legolas laughed, "You can admit that you feel upstaged. Do you not? Are you satisfied alone?" Haldir's face went more serious, as he knelt next to the fair haired prince.
"Do you believe in this love Legolas? He will not live forever. Not like us, we are immortal… why torture yourself knowing he will fade like a forgotten dream." Legolas face hardened at Haldir's words and he turned away from him. Haldir felt the discomfort he caused Legolas and laid his hand on the prince's shoulder to apologize, but Legolas pulled away. "Legolas I did not mean to chastise your feelings." Legolas stared at Haldir with a blank expression. Haldir looked deep into Legolas' eyes like deep aqua pools of unforgotten dreams, his own violet eyes could not compare to the emotion that emanated from the young elves soul.
Legolas held up his arm deep healing gashes shone brightly around his wrist, "This was for you Haldir, this was to save you… But I could not do it and I feel as though when the non existent scar pricks me I'll be forever reminded that I could do nothing to heal the pain it brought into my heart." Haldir didn't look at Legolas as the sorrowed prince rose and went to Aragorn. 'What feeling is this?' Haldir thought, 'Is this grief? Is this sympathy? What has happened to you Legolas?'
Deep behind the stone walls of the keep, the king spoke with the men that had been dismissed by worm tongue, they were planning whether to stay in Helm's deep and rebuild the age old fortress or to travel to a new place, traveling would be risky in case of another ambush like the last they had endured.
Theoden was interrupted as the door to the main chamber opened abruptly, Gandalf walked in followed by a man Theoden had never seen. "My lord Theoden, this is captain Faramir his people have traveled here to seek shelter and refuge from the war of Sauron." Theoden stood to come to face with Faramir, his face resembled Aragorn's but his nature seemed to be less inviting. "Very well, Captain Faramir your people are welcome here." Faramir bowed very slightly, exchanging a glance with an angry faced Eowyn.
The low wind whispered among the grass that blew like a green ocean, the tree's seemed to bend towards the elves as they strode back to Helm's deep.
Aragorn rode briskly ahead; he was confused by Legolas' feelings and Haldir's unknown knowledge of Legolas. He turned his horse and watched Legolas ride slowly with Haldir near the bottom of the hill. He waved his leave and rode down to the keep. "Why is it that you suddenly left Legolas?" Haldir asked, Legolas smiled staring ahead not looking at Haldir, "After you spoke with her lady ship Galadriel I had not seen you until your fellowship came to my ladies forest, where had you gone?" Legolas averted his eyes towards Haldir then looked ahead again. "I am a prince Haldir, my people needed me to help rule our small capital, you of all people should understand my circumstances." Haldir sighed and looked ahead, "I suppose that is true."
Aragorn made his way through the fortress, with a quick pace. Eowyn watched him as he rounded the corner and made his way up towards the highest tower of the keep. The day had fleeted from him and he welcomed the on coming evening. Faramir traveled up to the walls; he stared out at the slow setting orange sun. His eyes fixed on two riders slowly making their way into Helm's deep. Legolas looked up at Faramir as he felt uneasy by the foreign human's eyes. Faramir's mouth parted slightly at the sight of the elves. He had never seen one until now, Elves like those that filled the stories and minds of only children. And they were beautiful with gold flowing hair and ocean soft eyes. He shook loose the feeling as Legolas and Haldir entered the gates.
(Later that Evening)
Eowyn prepared a room for one of the travelers that would be staying within the keep. Theoden entered then, "My dear child, you have been silent and bothered for days now. What troubles you?" Eowyn smiled a fake forced smile, "I have been in thought my lord. My brother has returned, and my life has ever changed these days, do not trouble yourself with me I am not bothered." Theoden kissed the angered maiden's forehead and took his leave. Eowyn's eyes narrowed as she set down a lantern on the dusted end of a table. As she turned she met the unsuspecting gaze of violet eyes. "Can I help you?" she said in an odd harsh tone, Haldir turned his head slightly as he stared at the woman his hair looked a shimmering white in the dim lit room, yet he presented himself with the utmost beauty, and Eowyn refused to admit she was attracted by his beauty. She groaned and turned back to what she was doing.
"You prepare this room for Aragorn?" Haldir said, Eowyn slowly turned, holding a down filled pillow in her hand. "What of it?" she asked plain faced. Haldir smiled smugly as he entered the room. "You crave for him don't you?" Eowyn turned away as Haldir's gaze seemed to mesmerize her, "You shield maiden, do you believe no one sees the way your eyes linger upon him when he enters the room? I have seen you and your spiteful venomous eyes upon his lover praying for a bitter end to their engagement." Eowyn closed her eyes as Haldir circled her.
"You cannot have him, you never will. The ever elusive man is captivated by the fair elf." Eowyn let her eyes snap open to stare at Haldir, "What business do you have to tell me how I feel?" she asked harshly, Haldir laughed slightly, "I have never been as bold as I am now human, but I share your envy." Eowyn's eyes widened in surprise, "You are also attracted to his lordship Aragorn?" she asked with shock in her voice. Haldir laughed, "You are a silly woman, no human would ever be suitable for me, it is he who I desire most it is Legolas who captures my stare." Eowyn bit her thumb; the very name of the elf she despised made her heart flare with jealousy.
"Why do you tell me these things elf? Aren't you an ally to his lordship? Why would you share such things with me?" Haldir crossed his arms and stared at Eowyn. "Because you will not tell human girl. I know this as I have seen your ways and whims. You care not what I say you only care that you feel as that Aragorn belongs to you, but he never will. Not as long as Legolas hold his love." Eowyn watched Haldir leave the room, 'Why did he tell me these things?' Eowyn pondered, 'Could he really want the elf for himself? And if this is true how will this save my efforts?'
