AN For something different this chapter is going to be from Aragorn's P.O.V. This chapter will still concern Legolas but I thought it would make more sense to see Legolas' – err – condition upon his discovery from a third person; and who better to use than our favourite greasy haired hero?! Have some fun and I hope you all laugh your bloody heads off.
Chapter 11: Yep! He's lost it!
Aragorn watched his friend warily. An Elf doesn't go from near fading to giddy with happiness in less than two days without something drastic having happened. Aragorn, heroic lord of the Dunedain, however, could not seem to find the courage to ask why he was so ecstatic. He simply didn't want to know. He kept telling himself that it wasn't his business and that whatever it was it was a good thing anyway. He had just about convinced himself too. Then Legolas bumped into/bowled over him in his haste to make it to the other end of the corridor and around the corner. At last Aragorn's curiosity/frustration got the better of him. "What in the name of Elbereth has gotten into you?" To his shock Legolas giggled and grinned like a fool. The crown prince of Mirkwood would never do such a thing. The poor fellow had finally gone mad.
"I finally found it Estel! I can finally reach her! It is a simple spell really, don't know why I never thought of it before. But that doesn't matter! All that matters is that I can finally be reunited with my beloved Tindomriel!" Legolas practically shouted, as if wanting the whole realm to hear. Yep, Aragorn thought bleakly, definitely gone mad. Aragorn grabbed his friend by the shoulders and shook him violently.
"Now you listen to me! She isn't coming back and you can't find her! She's GONE!! Why don't you realize that? She. Is. Never. Coming. Back." Aragorn said, emphasizing every word. Legolas merely shook his head and flashed his dearest friend a toothy grin.
"No I found it Estel! LOOK!!" Legolas said holding up a sheet of paper. Aragorn released his death grip and snatched the paper. His eyes grew wide as he read the hastily copied spell. "Uh-huh! Uh-huh! SEE! I told you!" Legolas laughed giddily. It's not possible! "Oh yes it is," Legolas said, as if reading his thoughts.
"Well if this is all there is to the spell then why hasn't she come back yet?" Aragorn wondered aloud.
"I'm not sure. I think she has amnesia or something. I have tried to reach her in her dreams but she said things like 'I don't know you' and 'Tell me your name'. She doesn't remember. That's why I have to go to her. I have to make her remember." Legolas explained.
"Well I wish you luck my friend," Aragorn said, putting a hand on Legolas' shoulder. Then he chuckled, "At least I know that you are sane. Well sane for you anyway. As sane as you Sylvan elves get anyway." They laughed. "How long will you be gone? The fellowship leaves in two months. Will that be enough time? Perhaps you should wait until after the quest is over before you go to her."
Legolas turned and gazed out the window. He seemed to be mulling over this possibility for it was several moments before he said anything. "No," he said finally, "I have waited too long. I don't think I can last much longer without her. I will have to do it in less than two months, I will bring her back before she fully remembers if I have to. I have to go to her but I understand my responsibilities to the fellowship. I am under oath after all."