Haldir Speaks-
"I'm alright now." I assured him as I straightened up, curling my arm around my side. Eomer looked into my eyes, as if studying me. He then let his hand drift to mine.
"We should head back before you get any worse. I have no herbs to treat you here and I certainly do not want you to perish." Eomer said softly as he ran his fingers through my hair. Outside the rain was pouring down and lightning struck mercilessly against the trees in the distance. The fire burned low in the shallow cave where we sought shelter. In the flame I could only see the profile of his handsome face and his faded blond hair.
"Eomer… can I ask you something?" I said softly, it had been on my mind, troubling me for a while now. I looked into his eyes, my heart racing slightly.
"Anything." He said as he smiled at me.
"Why did you ask me to come with you?" I said softly. Had he really wanted the company of any elf, why not another? Was it only because I was young? But why not Legolas?
"I can't really say…" He said reluctantly, not wanting to face me, "Something about you…it seemed so right. Just being here with you, I mean."
"I see." I whispered. I laced my fingers around his, for I had not meant to make him feel uncomfortable. "I would have thought… that you would rather have someone else. I had been rather rude to you. I'm sorry."
"No… I can understand. These men…they have no right to hurt you or any of the elves."
"I have never heard anyone say that." I muttered as I leaned against him, letting him hold me. He did so willingly although touching me as if I was still a little doll he was afraid to break. My body seemed to fit so perfectly with his even though we have only known each other for a little time.
"Now you have."
I looked into his eyes and pondered for a second that if we would ever be like this again when we arrive back at the palace. I began to wonder if this was even real. If I give myself to him, it would be letting go of everything I had ever believed. "Then why do you associate with those who see us as nothing but objects?"
"I have made vows that cannot be broken, t'is my honor."
"You think they will bring you honor?" I whispered softly. It was strange, almost as if I was trying to find fault in him.
"No, yet I have sworn to do my duty, I cannot ignore that."
Eomer Speaks-
The blond elf in my arms stirred slightly. I could see that he was a little angry but he still looked towards me with a calm face. I could understand why he was so upset. I could only imagine what he goes through on a regular basis. The taunts, the physical abuse, the harassment…. I can hardly believe that they take it.
"I think the storm has calmed a bit…" The pretty elf said, changing the subject. He then turned to me and smiled, "Come, let us speak of lighter things…"
"Indeed," I nodded in agreement.
"Tell me about your travels, they must be exciting."
Aragorn Speaks-
I looked down at the elf beneath me as I began to dress myself. He was pretty to behold, even with the bruises and cuts on his body. I wondered for a moment if I regret forcing the beauty to lie down for me. No, I did not. I had bound his slender limbs. I must say he put up a bit of a fight, but I could sense that he desired me. I would not have taken him otherwise. I turned over the limp body as a pair of vacant blue eyes was revealed to me.
A soft moan escaped the luscious lips when the eyes fell back into consciousness. I unbound him and the blond elf tried to sit up. He coughed hard as he looked at me. I read both hatred and self loathing. It had taken me a while to get him here…
He muttered something in elvish that I did not hear before he tried to stand up. He steps were unstable but I made no motion to help him.
I knew that he wouldn't do anything to me. I had threatened to kill his friend if he even tried to run away. And in the corner of my mind, I was sure that he did want me.
Legolas Speaks-
My eyes faltered slightly as I looked down. For the first time I had considered suicide. Trembling, I looked over towards the dimly lit cabin and sighed. For a few days, seconds it seemed, I was actually content. But what does it matter now...
I had become Lord Aragorn's personal whore. I hate him, yet I cannot help but admit that every time he draws near I am filled with quiet desire. Had I truly sunk that low? I do not know how I had let this happen. A part of me almost wanted him, and I loathe myself for it… He had me cornered and I was to take this or die.
If I was to end my life I could do it now... there was nothing stopping me. But did I really want to die? I wanted at least to see Haldir again, to thank him. I owe him that. Was I putting his life in danger if I kill myself? I looked down at the little knife in my hand and pressed in at my wrist, watching the blood drip down. It felt good, for the first time I was not thinking about what I had done.
"Enjoying that?" A voice behind me suddenly spoke. I jumped at the noise and stabbed myself hard, dropping the knife.
"Glorfindel?" I said softly.
"Are you alright?"
"Why wouldn't I be…" I said gently, "I mean…I…"
He sat down beside me and took my wrist into his hands. He began binding the bandages around it and when he finally let go, the bleeding had stopped.
"Thank you." I stammered. I was surprised when he turned his bright eyes to me, and held my hand.
"It's going to be ok."
"I don't want this…" I whispered more to myself than to him, "I can't take this…"
"I promise you that...you will find something worth living for."
Eomer Speaks-
Haldir and I rode upon the same horse after a while. When we arrived at the castle two days later, he was steadily growing worse. I took him up to my room, thankful that we were not attracting any attention since it was night time.
I draped his body over the bed and started down the stairs. As I started looking through the medicine cabinets and dried crushed herbs, I turned to see a figure standing behind me.
"Do you ever sleep my lord?" I said coolly.
"Rarely… what do you think you are doing?"
"Taking herbs…"
"You do not look sick to me."
"T'is not for me."
"Then who is for? Surely not that elf…"
Decided to make it more PG13 than R… there you go.