Hi again. I apologise for the delay in posting this chapter. I seem to have gotten very behind in my updating of stories lately. I have been so busy with moving house and revising for exams. Anyway, here is the next chapter and I hope you all like it.
Legolas remained the same throughout the night. No one knew whether this was good news or bad. They all dreaded hearing news of his deterioration but also hated hearing that he wasn't improving any.
It had been almost a week now since the attack. They were rapidly running out of time and needed to find a cure quickly. Elrond had a cycle going in the library. There were elves there all day everyday looking through books. The amount of books left to look through was growing smaller though and no one was any closer to finding the answer.
Aragorn was getting more worried by the day. Although he tried to hide it and stay positive everyone could tell that he was deeply worried about his close friend. It was only natural.
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The day came when the last book in the library had been read. It was now two whole weeks since the attack and the Lord had ran out of places to search. He came to tell Aragorn the bad news.
"But you haven't found the answer yet. That can't be all the books!" Aragorn didn't want to believe him.
"I'm sorry Aragorn but we tried our best." Elrond's eyes were deep with sorrow for the Prince.
"That can't be it." Aragorn refuse to give in. Novavar came up behind him and placed a hand on his arm.
"Aragorn," Her voice was soft and gentle, she was trying to hold back the tears. "It is not Lord Elrond's fault. He tried his best. All we can do now is make Legolas comfortable."
Elrond left the room with his head bowed. He was ashamed that he had not been able to help.
Novavar lay on the bed next to Legolas. She buried her face in his hair and cried like she had never cried before. She felt sick. She would loose the person she loved the most and he had never known how she felt. Aragorn sat behind her with a hand on her shoulder.
It was sometime before either of them moved. Then at last Novavar jumped up making Aragorn start.
"I have it!" She cried. "I know who can help Legolas." She had a small grin on her face.
"Novavar, we have tried everything." Aragorn didn't want to get too excited. "What else is there left?"
"That old man. The one that lives on the borders of Rivendell. He knows everything there is to know about poisons and has every cure imaginable." She was now sat in front of Aragorn holding his hand and looking deep into his yes. "You have to go there. It is Legolas' last hope. You are a swift rider and can make it there and back in no time. You must go now."
Aragorn suddenly realised that she was right. Why hadn't they thought of this before? He jumped up and ran from the room. Novavar followed. On their way down the corridor they passed Elrond. He immediately thought the worst at their sudden speed. Then he realised that they didn't look upset. He followed them down the corridor and received a very quick but understandable explanation.
He ran off into one of the side rooms and then met Aragorn and Novavar in the stable amongst the horses. He handed Aragorn his cloak and a few belongings he would need.
"You really should take someone with you!" Elrond protested. "But I know you wouldn't want that and you are probably quicker alone. Remember not to be too hasty!" It was no good trying to persuade Aragorn to take someone with him. He wouldn't and Elrond knew that.
"Be careful Aragorn but please hurry." Novavar kissed him lightly on the cheek. "You are Legolas' last hope. You have to do this for him"
Aragorn mounted his horse and was off without a second thought. It would take a few days to reach the old man and then he would have to ride back again. He only hoped he could make it in time. Legolas was running out of time and Aragorn would never forgive himself if he let Legolas down.
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Novavar went back to Legolas bed. She was glad she had remembered the old man but wished she had thought of it earlier. Aragorn might not make it back in time. What would she do then?
She took her usual place on the bed next to Legolas. She stroked his face and felt his soft skin. He had cooled down quite a bit now but was still shaking. She loved Legolas with all her heart and would give anything for him to wake up and tell her everything was going to be ok. Would he ever do that? She had to remain positive.
Elrond entered the room. He had come to check that Legolas hadn't deteriorated and that he was as comfy as possible. It was getting late and Elrond headed back to his room telling Novavar that if she needed anything she could send for him at any time and she really should get some sleep. With that he left, telling her that Aragorn would make it and everything would be ok.
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