Disclaimer: Disclaimer: I do not own any Lotr characters or anything else. But I do own Seregwen.

A/N: I am so sorry for the long delay. I've had writers block and it hasn't been easy to write this story. And please enjoy!
Chapter IV: The ways of a Blood Maiden.

The Fellowship made there way toward the gap of Rohan and past Isengard. There was no longer a threat in Isengard so that path would serve them the best. Then they would travel to Minas Triths. Once there Aragorn could scrounge up a few good men to aid them in their battle. At the moment the company was not far from Edoras.

Legolas strode across a patch of springy green grass. His step was so light that no footprint was left after he stepped. It was almost dawn and the sky was turning from dark blue to a deep red. He advanced on further ignoring the signs in the sky. When Legolas reached the top of a small tor he noticed a black clothed figure just at the bottom of the tor. He froze in that spot and watched the shape crouch next to the body of a dead stag. The body slowly picked the animal up into its arms and carried it to it final resting place. Legolas knew he had stayed too long when the shape looked towards him.

"I underestimated your elven senses, Legolas. This is the second time I have been caught by you," Seregwen said with a sheepish smile. Legolas realized that he had been holding his breath and finally let out his breath.

"Is it a custom of your people to bury your kill?" Legolas asked inching down the hill toward her. The flame inside of Seregwen grew with anger.

"My people may seem to have no heart, but I have respect for the creatures I kill," Seregwen spat evilly and met him at the bottom of hill. She faced him with the flame clear in her eyes. Without another words she stomped off to where the company slept. At that moment Legolas realized that he had done enough to offend Seregwen. He quickly ran to meet up with her and explain himself. Just as he reached the top of the hill Seregwen was waiting for him. She had a faint sum grin across her face.

"Seregwen, I did not know that I was insulting you. I am just very curious of the way of your kin." Seregwen sighed and once again approached him again.

"If you really wanted to know I would have surely told you if had asked," she answered smugly. Legolas sneered at her response. For being half-elf she was very rude. Just as Legolas opened his mouth for his retort, the sound of hobbits voices came over the next hill. The rest of the company had awakened. Seregwen took this chance to flea out of the elf's sight. Legolas called to the voices and then looked back to where Seregwen stood. But nothing was there expect a small worn spot in the soft grass and a tiny gold necklace. Legolas swooped down to examine it more closely. He had never seen one like it before. On the back side of it the words: 'Blood maiden' were inscribed roughly. Yet again the company called to him, but it was hard for him to leave his ponderings unsolved.

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Seregwen watched the elf lightly step with a slow pace behind the company attentively. She thought back to the one she had given her heart all those years ago. He wasn't an elf but a man. Now a days she thought herself a fool do give her heart to a man who had enough power to break it. She had tried to give the elf hints as to how she felt but did he know nothing of her race? That day when Seregwen had pricked the skin of his neck and tasted the sweet sticky substance within him. She could help but to almost swoon for a moment. His blood was like any other Seregwen had ever tasted in four thousand years of existence. It was like a wine that has to be sipped bit by bit.

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Legolas quicken his pace and made his way toward Aragorn. He was in the front next to Gandalf. When Gandalf noticed that Legolas was making his way to them he abruptly stopped speaking and let Aragorn and Legolas converse alone. Legolas wondered if the wizard knew what he had come for. You can never tell with one as old as that one.

"Aragorn, tell me, what do you know about vampires?" Legolas asked bluntly. He had caught Aragorn completely off guard.

"Why do you ask, my friend?" he question right back wondering if this conversation had anything to do with Seregwen. Legolas seemed to falter in his answer.

"I asked purely out of curiosity. Now answer my question," Legolas returned spitefully. Aragorn knew he was being quite serious and searched for the words to begin his explanation.

"Vampires, as you know, live for the hunt of blood, but only at the dark of night. They loath the sun and moon. Like elves, vampires, search their lives for the right mate. They choose their mates by tasting their blood from a small prick on the neck," he said pointing to the side of his neck. Legolas tried to hide his own wound on his neck. Without another word Legolas lessened his pace and dropped back to the end of the company. Once he was out of hearing distance, Gandalf emerged next to Aragorn. Gandalf noticed the concern in his eyes.

"What is on your mind, Aragorn," the wizard asked placing a hand on his shoulder.

"I've known Seregwen all my life and she has never been so attracted in an elf." Gandalf couldn't keep from smiling. He knew exactly what Aragorn was speaking of: 'The untold love of an elf and a vampire'. He chuckled at the thought.

"Yes, our friend, the elf is becoming very curious as well." Aragorn tried to quell his happiness for his long time friend. For a ways more the two laughed and joked like old times forgetting what their objective: Mordor.

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Later the next day as the sun ducked under the horizon Seregwen stepped from the darkness to join the company next to a blazing fire. Merry and Pippin huddled next to Seregwen as they conversed about tales of courage and valor. Unknown to her senses Legolas was watched her intently. Her glowing face was fully exposed in the firelight. Her deep green eyes sparkled with every smile and laugh. Seregwen's cheeks soon were a deep red from the laughter and heat of the fire. Legolas found himself studying her almost flawless figure.

Once the company had fallen asleep Seregwen slipped hungrily into the shadows of the forest. Little did she know she wasn't the only entity in the forest. The trees silhouettes cast ghastly shapes in every direction. Nothing moved, nothing sounded and nothing was brave enough to breathe. Seregwen gingerly stepped over dead leaves and twigs to avoid disturbing the sleeping world. As she lifted her head to view her surroundings something glistening caught her eye 'Legolas' she thought immediately

The elf strode proud and tall with his eyes wide open in the darkness. His flaxen hair slowly blew through a small breeze. He was coming right for Seregwen and never faltered as he walked. Seregwen felt like a deer being hunted with no way out. She was defenseless looking into his icy glare. Legolas had put her into some kind of reverie to weaken her senses.

When he was but a few inches in front of Seregwen, Legolas stopped. He lifted a hand to her face and tenderly cupped her cheek. With his thumb Legolas caressed the pale flesh. She quickly let her eyelids fall shut. With his free hand Legolas wrapped his arm around Sergwen's waist and pulled her close until their hips ground together. Seregwen absently ran her fingers through his golden hair. Their minds, bodies, and souls seemed to melt into one beautiful myriad of light and darkness. But as soon as it had begun Seregwen pulled away from Legolas's grasp. Her eyes were deep and looked as if they were angered by his actions.

"I-I must go. This is not meant to be." She stammered uneasily. Her words cut deep into Legolas' soul. Seregwen bound out of sight before he had the chance to even give back her necklace. All of her words and actions stained his mind like poison. Seregwen had led him on and in the end she left him discarded like an old dish rag. Legolas' rage boiled up inside him as he clenched the pendant of the necklace until it left an imprint on his palm. He regretted ever agreeing to come along with the Fellowship. Had he known what the minx of a vampire would do he would turn down Elrond's offer. Her games had gone far enough.

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A/N: Again sorry for the long delay. Hoped you enjoyed this chappie!