Don't worry, no sappy romance, just a mild crush--I promise. Don't lynch the writer!!!
Chapter 43--Allies Arrive
Legolas worked hard that day and at dusk he was distracted from his task by a commotion outside. He excused himself and went outside to see what was going on with Qui right behind.
Aragorn, Syri and Boromir were back with around two hundred troops. Elrohir and Elladan were with them as well. Relieved they were back, Legolas hurried forward to greet them. After greetings were exchanged Legolas turned toward the castle. "I will fetch my father," he said.
"No need, Legolas. I am here," Thranduil said from behind him. He moved up beside Legolas, putting an affectionate arm around his shoulders. "I offer welcome and thanks to my Lorien and Rivendell kin. Your help is much appreciated," he said.
Haldir stepped forward and bowed. "Our thanks, King of Mirkwood. I am Haldir of Lorien, my Lord and Lady send their regards," he said.
After welcoming Elladan and Elrohir Thranduil asked the three of them to come to a war council along with Aragorn, Qui, Syri and Boromir. "The healers will need your presence, little one. You should get back to them," Thranduil said. He gave Legolas a gentle push.
"Yes father," Legolas agreed. He watched the group move away and sighed then headed back to the hall of healing.
You seem a bit gloomy, sun child," a voice said from behind him.
Legolas started. "How do you do that? I have never seen anyone sneak up on an elf so easily," he said.
Mei Ling laughed and came up beside him. "It comes with the training I have had. I will try not to startle you again," she said.
"Thank you," Legolas said and started walking again.
Mei Ling followed. "You wanted to go with them to the meeting and being shoved aside upset you," she said.
"I have my own tasks and they are not at the council," Legolas said.
"You will fight in the coming battle, will you not?" Mei asked.
"No, I will be with the healers though I can fight," Legolas said.
"So you are a healer? That is an important and valuable skill," Mei said. "It also is a great responsibility for one to carry."
"I carry it willingly," Legolas said.
Just then an Elf burst through the trees. "Healer, thank the valor I have found you. My companion needs help!!" he cried.
Legolas followed with Mei Ling close behind. They reached a clearing where an Elf laid in a widening pool of blood. A bear laid dead a few feet away with three arrows in it.
"It mauled him badly before I was able to bring it down," the Elf said.
Legolas knelt by the dying Elf, ignoring the blood that soaked into his clothes.
Mei Ling looked at the Elf and shook her head. The Elf was fatally wounded she could tell. The wounds were gaping and some revealed bone. No healer could save him. She was completely shocked by what happened next.
Legolas laid his hands on the worst wound and they glowed blue. His head fell back and his entire body stiffened.
Before Mei's eyes the wound began to close and heal. She couldn't believe it. She watched in shock as he tended one then another. After it was done he slumped wearily. Mei Ling moved to his side quickly.
"Go back and get help to bring him back to the healers. He will live, but he needs their care," Legolas said.
The Elf nodded and dashed off. Legolas tried to stand and nearly fell, barely conscious. Mei Ling was fast enough to catch him. There is more to you then I guessed, sun child, she mused. You have a rare and priceless gift that others would kill for. She stood quietly, supporting him while they waited for help to arrive.
The Elf returned with three healers who carried a litter. The still unconscious Elf was lifted onto it and carried off.
One healer paused. "Do you need help bringing Prince Legolas back?" he asked.
"No, I have him. I will follow you," Mei said. She lifted Legolas into her arms, startled by how light he was.
Once they were back Mei Ling laid Legolas on one of the pallets. He was all ready deeply asleep.
A healer looked him over and nodded. "He will be fine. He just overdid it. He needs to rest," he said and moved away.
Mei Ling sat down next to the pallet. She would stay with him until he awoke…
So what you think of that? Mei Ling knows Legolas' secret now….R/R please!!