Thanks to my reviewers again! 12 reviews!!!!!!! Double-digits.......finally!
A_Silly_Girl: I've never read anything about the ages of the elves except about Legolas, and that he is 2,931 years old. But Elladan and Elrohir are elves, right? And I haven't read anything on their ages. I just sort of guessed that they were older because......well just because. Thanks for pointing that out, though; I'll do some reading......If I am wrong, then just pretend that "young one" is Legolas's nickname.
lil*bee: Thanks for your compliments. I'll try my best to get my chapters up, but I have practices every night, matches about twice a week on average, piano lessons every Thursday, singing lessons every other night, Christmas shopping to finish, . I'm literally swamped. But during Christmas Holiday all that is on hold so I will have more time.....thank God. I hope the upcoming chapters are more "angsty". I'll try to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Lutris: Glad you like that part with Gimli. I'd be glad to help you. I had the same problem.....it's actually really stupid that the comp screws up like this......grrrr. My e-mail is drummer@imcnet.net Feel free to e-mail me.
Bill-the-Pony: Yep, you're right about the horse. Palamino's are my favorites!!!! They're so pretty! I'm excited about TTT too. Did you see it? I must say Gimli and Legolas will be at each others' throats often in the next chapters.
Author's Note: I saw LOTR: The Two Towers last night. It was wonderful! For those who haven't seen it and are Legolas fans, this will be your favourite! There's more Elvish spoken by Legolas, and more Legolasness (like my new word????) overall. Lots of battle scenes also. It's worth it!!!!
Now, Chapter four!
Chapter Four
The Easterlings gathered around them, their teeth bared, their weapons drawn.
Legolas's eyes darted from side to side, ready for the moment when the Orcs would
strike. His bow was out, his arrow pointed at an unknown spot in the crowd of Orcs.
There must have been at least fifty.
One Orcs eyes turned to Legolas.
"Elf...." He snarled, the accent of the Black Tongue thick in his words.
Legolas knew he would be targeted more than the others. The Orcs' hate of
Elves was well known by him.
Just in that second, the Orcs charged. Legolas let loose the arrow that he had
strung. It went directly into the Orcs head. Almost as fast as it fell, its spot was
replaced by another Orc. It fought Legolas, and after a strenuous battle was awarded
by being slit in two.
Gimli was struggling to defend himself from the oncoming Orcs. He dodged an
arrow which brushed his ear and only seconds after that blocked a blow to the head.
Aragorn was trying to help Gimli, but they were coming at them too hard. Out of the
corner of his eye, Legolas noticed the horses, scared but still close enough for them to
run to.
~To the horses!~ Legolas yelled in Elvish, so the Orcs would not understand. Aragorn comprehended and grabbed Gimli by the arm. Gimli, obviously not understanding Elvish, was shocked and attempted to fight back.
"Come on, you stubborn dwarf!" Aragorn screamed at Gimli. That, for the time being at least, convinced Gimli to stop struggling.
The Orcs were surprised at their quarry's maneuver and were slowed down by this. As for that, Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn reached their horses safely.
*"Norolim, Laurëroch, norolim!" Legolas instructed, and Laurëroch heeded.
They were now speeding away, the Orcs near but tedious from their lack of mounts. The horses did not falter, to the pleasure of their riders. As the horses sped away, the Orcs drew futher and further apart from their adversaries. When all seemed safe, the group stopped to rest.
"I think we've lost them." Aragorn said, nearly out of breath. "Quite a welcome for you, Gimli?"
"Blasted Mirkwood. Welcome indeed....."
"I am sorry to say that this is only the beginning. We must be on our guards at all times." Legolas said, almost sadly.
"Does everyone fare well?"
"I am fine." Gimli said, looking himself over.
"And I the same." Legolas said. "What now, Aragorn? Do we rest and risk getting caught or continue on with little sleep?"
Aragorn hesitated.
"We rest. The Orcs will most likely be doing the same. If we travel on, we have the same risk of finding danger as staying here. It would be best if we were well rested before facing the peril of Mirkwood."
"I will take watch again." Legolas said.
"No." Legolas frowned, so Aragorn continued, "I insist. I have had more sleep than you. You need your rest as much as any one of us."
Legolas nodded in his consent. He lay down, with his head propped up by a small log, and fell into a dreamless sleep.
* * * * * *
He awoke to a very strange rumbling underneath him, and a feeling of forewarning. Something else was coming.....he could feel it. Aragorn was sleeping lightly in the tree, his foot dangling precariously. Gimli was doing his usual-snoring loudly. Since the apprehension was not growing stronger, Legolas decided to disregard it.
Dawn was breaking and the sun was rising over the horizon. The stars faded as the darkness was replaced with light, and Legolas felt a comfort he was unfamiliar with. Dawns always seemed to make Legolas more happy, but today was different...something was unusual about this day.
He knelt in front of the rising sun and bowed. He muttered an Elvish prayer and closed his eyes, taking in every moment.
~Legolas, it is time we set off.~
Without noticing, Aragorn had walked up behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder.
~I am coming, Aragorn.~
Legolas stood, brushed himself off, and began walking to his horse. He mounted Laurëroch and began to gallop off. Gimli, who obviously was now awake, was trying to keep up with Aragorn and Thintal. They traveled on, through the mists, ready to face whatever evils encountered them.
* * * * * *
"Do you hear that, Aragorn?" Legolas said, his eyes darting back and forth, nervously.
"Hear what?"
Legolas hesitated, until the sound befell again.
"It sounds like many heavy feet.......and they are heading this way."
Aragorn drew his sword.
"How close are they?"
"A mile, at the most. We must be wary."
They waited for what seemed like hours, ready for anything that would face them. After a few minutes, the rumbling was nearly intolerable. As they got closer, Legolas began to notice the type of footsteps.
~Wargs!~
*Norolim-I'm not sure if this is the accurate spelling. Correct me if I am wrong.
*Cliffy yet again. Yes, I know that I said I would put it up in 4 days, but I got behind. I promise to update faster, considering now it is the Christmas holiday. If I don't update till then, Merry Christmas to all! And a Happy New Year 2003 (but I'm sure I'll update by then)
A_Silly_Girl: I've never read anything about the ages of the elves except about Legolas, and that he is 2,931 years old. But Elladan and Elrohir are elves, right? And I haven't read anything on their ages. I just sort of guessed that they were older because......well just because. Thanks for pointing that out, though; I'll do some reading......If I am wrong, then just pretend that "young one" is Legolas's nickname.
lil*bee: Thanks for your compliments. I'll try my best to get my chapters up, but I have practices every night, matches about twice a week on average, piano lessons every Thursday, singing lessons every other night, Christmas shopping to finish, . I'm literally swamped. But during Christmas Holiday all that is on hold so I will have more time.....thank God. I hope the upcoming chapters are more "angsty". I'll try to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Lutris: Glad you like that part with Gimli. I'd be glad to help you. I had the same problem.....it's actually really stupid that the comp screws up like this......grrrr. My e-mail is drummer@imcnet.net Feel free to e-mail me.
Bill-the-Pony: Yep, you're right about the horse. Palamino's are my favorites!!!! They're so pretty! I'm excited about TTT too. Did you see it? I must say Gimli and Legolas will be at each others' throats often in the next chapters.
Author's Note: I saw LOTR: The Two Towers last night. It was wonderful! For those who haven't seen it and are Legolas fans, this will be your favourite! There's more Elvish spoken by Legolas, and more Legolasness (like my new word????) overall. Lots of battle scenes also. It's worth it!!!!
Now, Chapter four!
Chapter Four
The Easterlings gathered around them, their teeth bared, their weapons drawn.
Legolas's eyes darted from side to side, ready for the moment when the Orcs would
strike. His bow was out, his arrow pointed at an unknown spot in the crowd of Orcs.
There must have been at least fifty.
One Orcs eyes turned to Legolas.
"Elf...." He snarled, the accent of the Black Tongue thick in his words.
Legolas knew he would be targeted more than the others. The Orcs' hate of
Elves was well known by him.
Just in that second, the Orcs charged. Legolas let loose the arrow that he had
strung. It went directly into the Orcs head. Almost as fast as it fell, its spot was
replaced by another Orc. It fought Legolas, and after a strenuous battle was awarded
by being slit in two.
Gimli was struggling to defend himself from the oncoming Orcs. He dodged an
arrow which brushed his ear and only seconds after that blocked a blow to the head.
Aragorn was trying to help Gimli, but they were coming at them too hard. Out of the
corner of his eye, Legolas noticed the horses, scared but still close enough for them to
run to.
~To the horses!~ Legolas yelled in Elvish, so the Orcs would not understand. Aragorn comprehended and grabbed Gimli by the arm. Gimli, obviously not understanding Elvish, was shocked and attempted to fight back.
"Come on, you stubborn dwarf!" Aragorn screamed at Gimli. That, for the time being at least, convinced Gimli to stop struggling.
The Orcs were surprised at their quarry's maneuver and were slowed down by this. As for that, Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn reached their horses safely.
*"Norolim, Laurëroch, norolim!" Legolas instructed, and Laurëroch heeded.
They were now speeding away, the Orcs near but tedious from their lack of mounts. The horses did not falter, to the pleasure of their riders. As the horses sped away, the Orcs drew futher and further apart from their adversaries. When all seemed safe, the group stopped to rest.
"I think we've lost them." Aragorn said, nearly out of breath. "Quite a welcome for you, Gimli?"
"Blasted Mirkwood. Welcome indeed....."
"I am sorry to say that this is only the beginning. We must be on our guards at all times." Legolas said, almost sadly.
"Does everyone fare well?"
"I am fine." Gimli said, looking himself over.
"And I the same." Legolas said. "What now, Aragorn? Do we rest and risk getting caught or continue on with little sleep?"
Aragorn hesitated.
"We rest. The Orcs will most likely be doing the same. If we travel on, we have the same risk of finding danger as staying here. It would be best if we were well rested before facing the peril of Mirkwood."
"I will take watch again." Legolas said.
"No." Legolas frowned, so Aragorn continued, "I insist. I have had more sleep than you. You need your rest as much as any one of us."
Legolas nodded in his consent. He lay down, with his head propped up by a small log, and fell into a dreamless sleep.
* * * * * *
He awoke to a very strange rumbling underneath him, and a feeling of forewarning. Something else was coming.....he could feel it. Aragorn was sleeping lightly in the tree, his foot dangling precariously. Gimli was doing his usual-snoring loudly. Since the apprehension was not growing stronger, Legolas decided to disregard it.
Dawn was breaking and the sun was rising over the horizon. The stars faded as the darkness was replaced with light, and Legolas felt a comfort he was unfamiliar with. Dawns always seemed to make Legolas more happy, but today was different...something was unusual about this day.
He knelt in front of the rising sun and bowed. He muttered an Elvish prayer and closed his eyes, taking in every moment.
~Legolas, it is time we set off.~
Without noticing, Aragorn had walked up behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder.
~I am coming, Aragorn.~
Legolas stood, brushed himself off, and began walking to his horse. He mounted Laurëroch and began to gallop off. Gimli, who obviously was now awake, was trying to keep up with Aragorn and Thintal. They traveled on, through the mists, ready to face whatever evils encountered them.
* * * * * *
"Do you hear that, Aragorn?" Legolas said, his eyes darting back and forth, nervously.
"Hear what?"
Legolas hesitated, until the sound befell again.
"It sounds like many heavy feet.......and they are heading this way."
Aragorn drew his sword.
"How close are they?"
"A mile, at the most. We must be wary."
They waited for what seemed like hours, ready for anything that would face them. After a few minutes, the rumbling was nearly intolerable. As they got closer, Legolas began to notice the type of footsteps.
~Wargs!~
*Norolim-I'm not sure if this is the accurate spelling. Correct me if I am wrong.
*Cliffy yet again. Yes, I know that I said I would put it up in 4 days, but I got behind. I promise to update faster, considering now it is the Christmas holiday. If I don't update till then, Merry Christmas to all! And a Happy New Year 2003 (but I'm sure I'll update by then)