Thanks again for all the great reviews, I must say that I love reviews more than anything…. Well not more than Legolas. Lol well I just finished writing some more so I decided to post it up. I hope I'm not posting too slowly. I know what its like to have to wait and wait and wait for posts. Once you get into a story its hard to drop it. I know I'm into my own story trying to fix all the weird conflicts I've made lol. I find music is inspiring for writing. I have been writing since yesterday morning up till now.. its is 6:30 in the morning right now. (I am dying) lol anyways I won't bother you with trivial things lol. Read on! ^.~
Close your Eyes Chapter 9
(Next Morning)
The sun shone through the stone window, a ray of white light shone onto Legolas, Aragorn looked down at him, he was indescribably beautiful. The night was kind and let the poor elf sleep it must have been days since he had, when Aragorn had awoke though he had found Legolas was clinging to him and he had some task of getting his arm away from him but when he did he sat there admiring the elf's beauty, Legolas was curled up like a cat would be, his small frame was etched like and hour glass under the blanket. And his hair smelled of a sweet apple mist. His face looked so peaceful; Aragorn could not imagine why Legolas would be so sad. 'What was it that bothered him?' perhaps Haldir knew, but had not the heart to tell him. Aragorn decided he would wait until his love was ready to tell him, and in the mean time be there for Legolas.
The morning was warm and Haldir welcomed it, he had been awake for hours. Trying to decide upon his words, he wanted to tell Legolas how he felt, but somehow he knew that his friend would not be able to return his love. Aragorn seemed meant for Legolas, he made him happy. Haldir had noticed that Legolas seemed to only be happy when Aragorn was around. "I love you Haldir, I love you and Estel both." Haldir shook his head and rubbed his eyes, he watched the sun as it came slowly out of hiding from the tall tree's that looked only like shadowed silhouettes in the distance.
Aragorn turned as he heard a sound in the hallway. Sounded like talking, but it wasn't in an inviting tone. Aragorn walked over to the door and stood trying to hear, "I don't agree with your terms my lady." It was Faramir's voice, Aragorn held in his breath. "I don't care about that Faramir, I can do this myself I don't need your help." Faramir had groaned then, "Eowyn you said you wanted my help and I am giving it to you." Eowyn hushed Faramir's voice, "Your help will come later." She said between her teeth, Aragorn pulled back as he heard foot steps rushing away.
He looked back at Legolas, who stirred only a little but a faint smile was eminent on his fair pale face. Aragorn could only wonder what things had gone on through the night.
Theoden sat with Gandalf in the main hall; mothers and their children were eating bread and thick soup with limp vegetables. Gimli paced about, "Master dwarf if you pace anymore the ground will wear down beneath you and give way. Now sit down and stop worrying!" Gandalf said, Gimli looked over at Gandalf, throwing his arms in the air. "Gandalf those three have been acting strangely and I intend to find out what is going on!" the dwarf protested, Gandalf bit the end of his pipe slightly, as thick circles rose from its smooth bowl. "Who are you speaking of?" Gandalf asked pretending he was oblivious, "Aragorn! Aragorn and those stubborn elves!" Gimli said, as he continued to pace.
Gandalf exchanged a glance with Theoden; Gimli stopped pacing as the main door opened. Eowyn stopped as the three looked up at her, she smiled meekly and entered the room, and Faramir was right behind her. Theoden looked at Gandalf then, who held the same puzzled look, Gimli was oblivious and continued to pace. "Maybe there's something in the water?" Gimli said, he stopped. "No no the water tastes fine." He continued to think aloud as everyone else ignored him.
Legolas eyes opened slightly but he closed them again as the early daylight invaded his eyes, he was suddenly aware that Aragorn wasn't lying next to him. Though it didn't bother him he just laid there limp and tired. The room smelled warm like pine almost, the ray of light that shone through the room had bits of dust that flew through it, though everyone knows you can never see dust if the light doesn't shine just so. Legolas sighed, pulling the feathered blanket over his head. Aragorn opened the door then, and laughed a little as all he saw was the top of Legolas' blonde head and one of his pointed ears poking out.
"Are you really that exhausted Legolas? Won't you welcome this day with me?" Legolas groaned, "I welcome every day with amazing vigor Aragorn." Aragorn laughed, "If that is so than I shall have to wonder how you welcome the nights." Legolas eyes peeked out from under the cover. "And what does that mean?" Aragorn smiled coy. Legolas rolled his eyes, and laughed. "Breakfast is almost over Legolas will you not eat with me?" Legolas sighed, and Aragorn came over to the bedside and pulled the covers down. "Legolas? Will you eat with me?" Legolas shook his head, "I have my own food Aragorn. Théoden's people deserve their food more than I do." Aragorn smiled weakly. "Will you eat nothing?" Legolas smiled. "Happiness is an elf with Lambes bread." Aragorn laughed, "Fine then I will go, but I will be back later so don't run off on me again." Legolas raised his hand, "I promise I will not." He smiled at Aragorn who kissed his head and left.
Gandalf walked out through the huge hole in Helm's deep wall. The air was calm and cool and the sun shone brightly, perhaps trying to give the sense that all would be well in the world. Gandalf noticed that Haldir was sitting on a stone a ways away. "What troubles you now?" Gandalf said staring out at the battered land, Haldir looked up the rested his head on his hands once again. "Life is complicated." Haldir said, "It usually is." Gandalf stated with a smile on his face. "But everything always works out, even if doesn't work the way you wish it would." Haldir looked at Gandalf, covered in his white robes. He sighed. "Everything is going wrong for me." He said plainly. Gandalf laughed, "Oh you judge things too easily my friend. There are some things that you are not opening you eyes too. When you go back to them you may notice all is not what it appears to be."
Legolas had finally decided to get up, though he still didn't want to. He knew this day would bring something foul. Faramir still held his threat over his head, Aragorn was still confused and trying not to show it and Legolas also knew that Haldir had mixed feelings, he could see it. He felt it when he passed him in a room. Legolas sighed rustling his hair with his hands. And pulling his braids out they were knotted and messy from his constant tossing and turning. The golden sunlight made his hair almost appear to be white.
But he had not noticed, he tried not to let his problems cloud his mind. 'It would be better to sort through these things before going straight into them.' He thought. That seemed to be the smartest plan he had.
Eowyn glanced about Haldir's room, the elf was not around it seemed, she looked at his armor. It was still dirty and foul smelling. It lay down against his bed as if he discarded it to never use it again. Eowyn began to search through the drawers, she didn't know exactly what she was looking for but she had figured there would be something in his room she could use. Eowyn suddenly heard a noise she dreaded, there was a small bath room in this room and she had heard someone getting gout of water. She could never get out of the room in time; she tried to pretend she was making the bed then.
Haldir had decided to take a bath since apparently Gandalf said he smelled like he'd been rolling in dirt. But he had not expected to come face to face with Eowyn. Eowyn blushed full red as she stared at Haldir; Haldir's hair was wet and matted over his shoulders it shone with a glimmering glow in the afternoon light. His pale skin had a shine to it with the water that still clung to him. Eowyn was thankful he was wearing pants or she might have fainted. Haldir took up the drying cloth from an old chair nearby. "Did you need something lady Eowyn?" he said with an increase in his voice, he must have been embarrassed Eowyn thought.
"I was just making your bed uh Haldir." Haldir looked at her, water dripping off his yellow hair and sliding down his well formed body. Eowyn fanned her face with her hand, "My is it hot in this room or is it me?" she said trying to get rid of the redness in her face. Haldir smiled to himself, "What do you really need Eowyn?" hew asked, she coughed a little. "Uh nothing." She said with a squeaky voice, "I have to attend to other things." She said then rushing out of the room. Haldir rolled his eyes. "Women are so strange."
