Hi again. Wow, you have all been so kind about this story and I was overwhelmed by the amount of reviews I have been getting. I really didn't think I would get this many. I know I said my aim was 100 but I never actually expected to get that far. Thank you all so much. Here is my next chapter and I hope you all enjoy it as much as the previous ones. Sorry it is only short. I have also answered some of your reviews at the end of this chapter. I hope I've done everyone but I apologise if I missed anyone out. There were a lot to do seeing as I haven't answered any since just after chapter 3.

Tears of Joy

Aragorn and Novavar sat at the bottom of the bed watching Legolas carefully.

"What poison was it?" Novavar asked eventually breaking the silence. "Did the old man know straight away?" She waned to know everything. She didn't know why but she wanted know what had caused all this suffering.

"The poison is known as Worra-Natas in orcish, or ThaƩd in Elvish." Aragorn recalled the names that the old man had spoken of. "It took him a while to match these up with Legolas symptoms but he remembered in the end. The cure is called Sevael. A very powerful type of leaf."

Novavar felt happy now she knew what it was but she didn't know why. They still had to wait to see if Legolas would be ok. It could be a long wait.

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Legolas had given in to the darkness. He no longer wanted to fight. He gave up trying to gasp for air. He wanted it all to end now.

Suddenly, Legolas felt light. He felt as though he had been lifted upwards. His body relaxed slightly and his breathing became easier. His head cleared and he could at last think clearly. The pain was still immense in his body it was no longer over powering. He felt better somehow.

What was happening? He had given up fighting. Had death beaten him? Was that it? He wondered if he had died and this truly was death. But then he heard Novavar's voice. He couldn't make out what she was saying; her words were blurred and they ran into each other. She sounded very far away but she was here. He could hear her.

Maybe he was getting better. Maybe he had won the fight over death. Legolas relaxed. Whatever had happened he wasn't as scared as he had been. He knew his friends were close by and he trusted them to watch over him. Legolas fell asleep and at last he could sleep peacefully without the pain haunting his dreams.

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Novavar and Aragorn had been sat watching Legolas for several hours now. He had continued to struggle for air for quite some time but then he had relaxed. His body loosed and he breathed more easily.

"He's getting better!" Novavar sounded excited. "The cure worked. He's going to be ok."

She hugged Aragorn. Elrond entered the room when he heard the talking and excitement. He looked at Legolas and his face relaxed.

"He seems to be getting better." He stated. "But lets not get too excited just yet. He still has a long way to go. It may be a while before he is back on his feet. He will be very weak for a long time yet but at least he seems to be growing stronger now." Elrond left the room.

Novavar and Aragorn were delighted with the one piece of good news they had had in weeks. This meant that Legolas was getting better. They knew that it would be a while yet before he was truly well again but this was great news. Aragorn had made it. He had saved Legolas, saved his best friend.

Aragorn and Novavar sat down the bed next to each other once again but this time they didn't have the heavy feeling weighing over them that Legolas may never wake up. They knew he would. He had overcome the worst part and he would be strong enough to get better.

It was several hours before Legolas stirred. Novavar and Aragorn had been talking about all the great and exciting things they were going to do after Legolas had recovered. They wanted to spend as much time together as friends as possible. They noticed that Legolas was opening is eyes. Novavar took Legolas hand in his and stroked his soft hair. She spoke to him softly in elvish; telling him that everything was going to be ok.

"Don't worry Legolas you are going to be all right now. You are strong and we are here for you. Just rest and don't worry, you will be ok." She whispered.

She was crying now, but these were tears of joy and not of fear. She was so happy that Legolas was going to be ok and vowed that when he stronger she would tell him how she felt.

Here are some responses to your reviews. I hope I haven't missed anyone out but if I have I'm sorry. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed.

Michelle Frodo: (See I knew you had a gap in your name really) I'm glad to see you are liking this story. I know you don't read Legolas ones so Thank you for reading this one for me. Please don't stop yet and keep your lovely reviews coming as they do make me very happy. You have a fab way with words.

Arwen undomiel: Ok, so you haven't been very consistent with your reviews but I'll forgive you. Just! Hehe. I do appreciate your reviews and they mean a lot to me so thank you. I know you've 'gone off' Legolas FanFic at the moment but I hope you still continue to read mine!!! *Puppy eyes*

~Amariel~: I can see you are a fan of this story and you never fail to review, which really does make me feel very special. I look forward to getting your reviews every chapter as you have read this from the start and at each update I just hope that I haven't messed up the whole story and I dread a bad review from you lol. Anyway, I hope you continue to read and I hope I don't disappoint. Oh, and please don't be angry with me if I hurt Legolas! Please?!? *Said in a pleading ready to cry voice* Thank you. PS. In your review of chapter; yes you spelt sake right and impatient is spelt well...like I just spelt it. You do not suck at spelling by the way!

orion: Your review made me smile. I will keep updating and you will see more as long as you keep reviewing. I'm glad you like this story enough to create a little chant for it. Go you!

VladmirsAngel: I am glad you are liking this story too and, yes it is sad for elves to be so ill but I promise that when I've finished this story I will return Legolas safely to the world of FanFic. The antidote should work! I'm afraid you'll have to read on to find out though.

Eternally Mine: Ok calm down. I will update as quickly as I can but these things can take time sometimes. I wouldn't want to ruin this whole story for everyone so I'm afraid you will have to be patient. Thank you for your review though, it kinda make me speed up with the next chapter.

Legolas4me: I'm afraid that I haven't planned for Thranduil to be in this story. I doubt he will be but it is a good idea. I hadn't really thought about him wanting to visit Legolas actually (because I'm stupid like that). I hope that the lack of Thranduil doesn't stop you from reading more and thank you for all the reviews you have sent me.

Legolas' best friend: I'm sorry for hurting 'your' Legolas. You can have him back when I have finished as long as I can borrow him occasionally for my stories *looks pleadingly* Thank you for reviewing.

Jen: Another person who always comes back for each chapter. I can't believe there are people out there that never fail to review. You all mean a lot to me and Thank you so much. I hope I don't disappoint you.

Kelly L. K: I'm glad you are liking this story and I hope you continue to read it.

LadyofMirkwood: Erm...well I'm not going to tell you what happens to Legolas but I'm sorry if you hate me for hurting him.

Mysterious Jedi: I'm glad you like this story and also pleased that like my takes. I did have them all on this site but they were taken down. I'm not angry. Nope, honestly! Anyway, I hope you continue to read.

Lamoo: Aww! Another Legolas fan. I too love Legolas and hate it when he dies in stories but I do like writing about him...well... not being well! To find out what happens I'm afraid you will just have to read on.

Lessien Helyanwe: My internet was back up pretty quickly. You made me smile when you said that people would miss me. Several people said that and I was very touched. Thank you all.

elvencherry07: You really think my writing is 'pretty good'? Aww. Thank you. I'm glad you like this plot and I hope I don't disappoint you with future chapters. I can't believe you check everyday for this story! That means a lot to me and I'm sorry if I'm a bit slow at updating sometimes.

michaela: Ok, you asked me to warn if Legolas was going to me with Novavar. Well I do have to warn you that she will be for a short time! Ok, I'm not giving away too much but you did ask for a warning. I hope that's ok?!? Thank you for reviewing.

Tonianne: I will answer your questions now. Legolas is in Rivendell because he has been staying there with Novavar and Aragorn for a while. He went home to visit Mirkwood for a short time but then came back. I don't really know when this story takes place (I'm not very good at things like that. I don't plan when I just write.) It could be either I suppose. Anyway, I hope my answers suffice and I hop you continue to read.

tigrlily88: Yes Legolas is getting better. For now! Mwahahaha! Sorry. I hope you continue to read and then you will find out if Legolas gets better or not. Sorry for my little outburst just then.

Erenriel the Elven Canuck: Wow! Did I really make you cry? I'm glad you are enjoying this but please don't get into to trouble with your parents and then I won't feel bad. Next time cry quietly lol! Thank you for your review.

Silmarwen89: I'm sorry for the typos. I tend to type too quick. Glad you are liking it though and I hope you are pleased with the ending. Won't be too long now.

Katrina of Darkness: You sat and read the whole of this story for me?!? Wow that's so touching. I'm glad you are liking this and thank you for putting it on your fav. list. It means a lot to me especially as it is the only LOTR fic on there amongst your collection or the Matrix fics. Thank you.

Angel of death: Love the name! I'll forgive you for not reviewing lol. As long as you are reading and enjoying that's good. I have trouble reviewing quite a lot and I know it can be annoying.

Phew! I think that's everyone. If I missed anyone out I'm sorry. I tried my best. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter and I will be updating much quicker from now on as I'm aiming to get this story finished before I go on holiday so I don't keep you all waiting too long. That only gives me three weeks so I best a get a move on. My next update will probably be towards the end of this week. Keep a look out and I hope you all continue to review and they mean such a lot to me. Thank you so much.