Disclaimer: I own none of Tolkeins' Characters! Although, some are very hot and I wish I could own one for at least an hour! Well, here it goes, my very first fanfic. I own Amaril, Aust, Amastacia, Thokk, Imsh, and Vina.

Sorry that the last chapter was slow. Bad news, I think that this chapter will also be slow. On the brighter side though, I have some activity about to arise. It may not come until chapter ten. What mischief is Legolas getting into now? The next chapters should come soon. Enjoy!

Miss V and Minka.Thanks for your support and reviews! Also, thanks to the rest of ya'll that gave me reviews.although few, but to me that is many!

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To Save A Friend!

Chapter Eighth:

Recovering

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Vina entered her room once she was back from the three-hour walk around Rivendell she had just experienced with Lord Elrond. Her mind was running in circles. She was very unsure of who to believe. Vina knew she wanted to believe Lord Elrond, but what she had been told for all of those years prevented her from changing her mind. She eventually decided to sleep on it, hoping her dreams would answer her questions.



Aragorn re-entered the same room he left only a few hours before. He had been out walking the whole time, trying to decide how best to help his friend. He pulled a chair up next to the bed and sat down, trying to make himself as comfortable as possible. He gently lifted his friend's hand into his own as a reassurance of his decision. Aragorn decided he was not leaving Legolas' side until he knew Legolas would be all right. They had known each other for years. Legolas helped teach Aragorn all he learned as he was growing up. They were crazy to think that they could willingly pull him away from the person that needed him most. He laid his head down on the bed and eventually went into a light sleep, still holding his best friend's hand.



Gimli and Gandalf sat at breakfast, talking calmly of the last few days and of all the things that had happened. Elrond joined their conversation halfway through the meal and began filling them in on Vina and Legolas. He told them Legolas was doing exceptionally well. His physical wounds were almost all the way healed, with the exception of his eyes. His emotional wounds, however, would never fully heal, but as time passed they would lessen. Gimli asked if he could visit his friend today and was pleased with the answer. They finished their conversation and again split directions. Elrond had things that needed his attention; Gandalf went off in the direction of the library, mumbling about looking for something; and Gimli went off in the direction of the healing rooms.



Aragorn awoke quickly when he felt his hand being squeezed. He sat up and was happy to see his friend awake. He debated asking if Legolas wanted to talk, but decided that it was best to wait for the Elven Prince to bring it up. He instead started the conversation with, "We have sent word to your dad. I believe he is already on his way here."

"That is good. It would be nice to see him! I am sorry about last night Estel! I did not mean to.to.to act as if I had lost my sanity." Legolas responded.

"Don't worry about it. Actually, I am sorry. I did not mean to upset you so! I do not know what I did, but I will try not to do it again!"

"No, you don't understand. My despair while I was there."He got a far off look on his face but continued to speak. "He would force me to look at him.so he could get inside my head."

"I am truly sorry my friend. I did not know!"

"It is okay," Legolas answered back.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Aragorn questioned.

"Yes and no. I do because I know that it will help me, but no because of the pain it will bring. Aragorn, I thought that I was going to--" He was interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Come in." Aragorn shouted to the knocker.

Gimli slowly opened the door and entered, trying not to upset the balance of the room.

"Hello Legolas. How are you feeling today my friend? It is great to see you again!" Gimli said in a hushed voice, as if not wanting to disturb the air.

"It is nice to hear your voice, my friend! There were times when I believed I would never hear it again. I only wish I could look upon you face and red hair again! How are YOU doing?"

"You should not ask me how I am doing when you are the one in the healing room. But to appease you, I am doing quiet well, now that we have brought you back. Gandalf says to tell you hello. He said he will check in on you later, but of course, there is something he wants to see about in the library." Gimli finished a little breathless as he spat it out as quickly as possible.

Legolas now had a small smile upon his face. "That sounds like Gandalf! For your information Master Dwarf, Elrond says I will be put in my old room today. He tells me I no longer need to be around the healers all the time and that I should try and return to normal activity. I believe that you are all just worrying way to much!" Legolas replied modestly.

"Hello Gimli. Nice to see you too!" Aragorn put in after the two were done talking.

"Sorry Strider. I was worried for my friend. I did not mean to ignore you!"

"It is okay Gimli. I only jest with you. Please do not take offense!"

"I do not Strider. Here. I brought you an apple." On cue he brought a green apple from his pocket and tossed it to Strider.

"How is the girl?" Inquired Legolas.

"Oh, she is doing well. She will be in to visit you later. I must take my leave now for I must send word to my home of when I shall return." Gimli answered his friend.

"Thank you for coming to see my Gimli. I will talk to you later." Legolas responded.

"Bye Gimli." Strider put in.

"By all!" At that Gimli excited the room, leaving the two to finish their talk.

"Now, what were you saying Legolas?"

"I was saying.something. Let us not talk about that now; I am just happy to be alive and recovering. Has Elrond said anything to you about my eyes? I so wish to walk in the garden this evening and see all the wondrous colors put here. " Legolas said with remorse.

"It may not be much comfort, but I will take you for a walk in the garden this evening, if you wish. We can invite your new friend along with us!" Aragorn finished with enthusiasm.

"That sounds good. I will be here, as if I have anywhere else to go."

They both had a slight chuckle at the last comment. Aragorn held his friend's hand as Legolas readjusted himself in his bed and fell back into a dreamless sleep. After Aragorn was sure his friend was truly asleep, he quietly exited the room.



Aragorn knocked on the door to inform Vina that it was time to go. She quickly answered the door. -{My, she looks beautiful today! That long green flowing velvet dress brings out here eyes. No wonder my friend is starting to fall for this heavenly creature.}- He left her waiting outside while he went in to help Legolas finish getting dressed.

"I have dressed myself for hundreds of years! How can I not do it now!" Screamed a very frustrated elf.

"Clam down Legolas. You have recently been through a lot and have no eyes to assist you. I can understand what you are feeling but calm down and let me help." Comforted Strider.

Legolas did as he was told and allowed his friend to help him . They exited the room with Legolas holding on to Striders left arm. Vina's mouth dropped as she saw how lovely the elf creature truly was without the bruises, dirt, and blood. She quickly closed her mouth at the look that Strider gave her. It was like a half smile, as if he knew something she did not.

They entered the garden and began to head towards the rose section. Vina's favorite flower was the rose. Legolas was between his two friends, behind a step and being pulled gently. Legolas knew they were there before they reached it. He could not only smell the different flowers but he knew there color by smell as well. He remembered walking through here as a child and remembering each smell the different colored roses gave off. He thought he would surprise his friends this way, too.

"Wow, those violet roses are really blooming!" Legolas commented as they entered the section with the light purple colored roses were.

Vina and Strider looked at each other stunned.

"How." was all she could spit out.

"Oh, stop worrying you two. I know the smell of the different colors. I just decided I would give you a scare. By the sudden intake of your breaths, I would say it worked." He began to laugh lightheartedly.

Strider thought it was a wonderful sound. They finished their walk and headed back to escort Vina to her room. They said there goodbyes and the two men headed off in the direction of Legolas' old room, where he would now be staying.

They turned onto his hallway and ran smack dab into two other people. The sudden blow knocked Legolas down as he did not have his sight to judge the blow and therefor could not recover from it before he hit the ground. Everyone present started to apologize, regardless of the fact no one was at fault.

"I was looking for you!" Came a very distraught voice.

Strider stood back after helping Legolas to his feet.

"Father!" Came the reply from a now ecstatic Legolas.

The two talked for a moment and anyone could tell that they both were overjoyed to be in the others' company.

"Legolas, someone else has come to see you as well! He was worried about you and I offered for him to come with me. He could not refuse." Legolas' father replied.

"Who?" Legolas asked cautiously.

"Aramil has come to see you." His father answered.

All of the blood rushed out of Legolas' pale face. He was beginning to look ill. Aragorn noticed this and stepped back into the picture. I am sorry my King, but he needs to return to his room now. He has just been on a long walk and needs his rest. I believe that Lord Elrond wishes to speak with you. " Strider began to pull the grateful Legolas away from the meeting spot.



Legolas was now lying back in bed. "Thank you for saving me Estel!"

"It is no problem, but could you do me a favor?" Aragorn asked.

"Yes?" Was his reply.

"Will you please tell me why you went more pale than usual when you heard who was with your father!" Aragorn said more demanding than asking.

"That is a long story my friend and I do not know if you wish to know the answer."

"Please Legolas, you should know by now I will always be there for you!"

Legolas told his long story of Aramil and the abuse he endured. When he finished his story, he fell back to sleep. Before drifting off he noted to himself with a slight smirk, -{For being an elf, I sleep far to often.}-