Bleed for Me
By Siren
Hey guys! Here's the next chapter, and I'm working on the next chapter of 'Back Again', and I'm also working on my summer reading. (Faints.) Thank you all for your reviews and I will DEFINITELY spell Elladan and Elrohir right this time. Thanks Aislin! And yes, I thought the Freddy movie was scary when I first saw it. Did the 7 year old see the edited version, 'cause if she didn't than she's brave. 0.0 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I can't sleep at all tonight.
I know I should be tired. After all, I've been riding for a week now with only short breaks. But when it comes time to sleep, I feel wide-awake. Why is it that I could sleep peacefully at Rivendell but I can't in the wild? Maybe it's because I'm not used to sleeping in the woods or fields. I saw the movies. I know what goes bump in the night in Middle Earth. Even if Sauron was defeated, there were still orcs and Uruk-Hai around. Even knowing that Legolas was near, I'm still uneasy. I'd feel better if I had a flamethrower or something with me.
Oh well. Looking up at the sky, I try to find some constellations. After a few minutes, it becomes clear to me that this sky is completely alien to me. I snort at the thought of Mulder and Scully from the 'X-Files' landing in Middle Earth. "Yes, I knew the truth was out there and after nine years, I finally found it!" Or at least that's what Mulder would say. Scully would probably try to find some logical explanation before coming to terms with the supernatural.
Letting out a deep sigh, I lie down in the tall grass of the field we're camping in. Looking up at the sky from the grass, I'm suddenly reminded of Disney's 'The Lion King'. Poor Simba. How come in most of the Disney movies at least one parent is dead? What did Walt Disney have against his parents? Seriously, when they thaw that guy out, I want some answers. Feeling restless, I take out the journal and open it up to a new page. I take out the quill and bottle of ink and start writing.
Elladan and Elrohir,
Hey guys. You guessed it, another sleepless night. I'm not sure what to write in here. Nothing really interesting happened in the past few days. I tried to teach them 'knock-knock' jokes, but they just ended up ignoring me and muttering in elvish. You know, I never realized how rude elves could be until now. Everyone's asleep I think. At least Hodoer and Astaider are. Legolas is probably keeping watch. He should just let me do that since I can't seem to sleep.
We'll be arriving in Gondor in a day or so. I've never met royalty before except for Legolas. (Hums.) You know what's boring? Downloading movies. It can take HOURS. But since I don't have my computer with me, I guess I'll just be bored. And you guys have no idea what I'm talking about anyway. You're probably both asleep in big comfy beds, planning your next prank. Darn, the clouds are starting to dim the moonlight and I can't see what I'm writing. I'll write more tomorrow.
-Siren
I put the supplies away, and draw my knees to my chest. Resting my chin on the tops of my knees, I can't help but wonder how things are back home. How are my parents? My sisters? How much time has passed there?
"I'm not looking for someone to talk to
I've got my friend; I'm more than okay
I've got more than a girl could wish for
I live my dreams but it's not all they say
Still I believe (I'm missing) missing something real
I need someone who really sees me."
I sing out the Corrs' song, trying to remember the lyrics and melodies. The last thing I want to do is wake up the elves with an off-key voice. I can see it now: Legolas and the others will place their hands over their ears and shout 'WILL SOMEONE PLEASE STOP THAT DAMNED NOISE! IT SOUNDS LIKE A DYING ORC!" Yup, that's how it'll go.
" (Don't wanna wake) Don't wanna wake up alone anymore
Still believing you'll walk through my door
All I need is to know it's for sure
Than I'll give all the love in the world."
Against my will, my mind drifts to Avarier. I wonder where he is now. He was supposed to be returning to Gondor, but I haven't seen him since that day in Rivendell. I still can't imagine why he would attack an elf, but I know he must have his reasons. Continuing my soft singing, I take the bottle of whiskey out of my pack. I unscrew the top and take a swig of it. It's a nice night to get piss ass drunk.
"Love's for a lifetime; not for a moment
So how could I throw it away
Yeah I'm only human
And nights grow colder
With no one to love me that way
Yeah I need someone who really sees me."
Thinking about the lyrics, one sentence strikes me: 'Yeah I'm only human'. I've been in Middle Earth for almost a month or so now, and I've been surrounded by mostly elves. At first I didn't mind, I liked being around them. But now that I think about it, I realize I'm barely more than a child to them. The elves are all so beautiful and timeless, and I'm just a really weird teenage human. I've only been in one serious relationship (which ended quite badly), and I bet that my fellow elves have been in countless. They have all of eternity to grow and mature and discover themselves. As a human, I only have the moment. Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem fair.
" (Don't wanna wake) and I won't wake up alone anymore
Still believing you'll walk through my door
You'll reach for me and I'll know it's for sure
Than I'll give all the love in the world
Don't wanna wake up alone anymore."
I finish my song and take another swig from the bottle, utterly depressed.
"That was beautiful."
I start at the soft voice, than relax a bit. "Go away. I'm trying to get nice and drunk," I say and lift the bottle to my lips. Legolas takes it away and takes a sip of it. He grimaces at the strong taste and hands it back. "You're not a whiskey drinker are you?" I ask. He shakes his head and I smirk. "Sucks for you," I say and take another drink. I hear the elf settle next to me and feel his gaze on my face. "What brings out such a sad tune in you?" he asks softly. I shrug, feeling a buzz start to form in my head. "Nothing. Everything," I answer.
I put the bottle down and try to think of something to pass the time. "Hey Legolas, do you know how to play 'truth or dare'?" I look over at the elf and he shakes his head. "I have not heard of this game. Is it fun?" Oh if only he knew the crap I got into playing that game. I usually never back down from a dare. "It can be. Alright, I'll ask 'truth or dare'. If you pick truth, I get to ask you a question and you have to answer it honestly. If you pick dare, than I dare you to do something and you have to do it. Understand?" Legolas nods and I grin.
"Okay, I'll go first. Truth or dare?" Legolas thinks for a moment than answers "truth." Wimp. "Okay...when did you get your first kiss?" The elf blushes a bit. "When I was 300, I met a she-elf named Sabra. She was unlike any elf that I had ever met. She was intelligent, witty, rebellious..." he trailed off a little, his eyes becoming distant, getting lost in the memories. "I followed her home one day, set upon asking her to a ball my father was hosting. I walked up to her, and tried to speak, but the words got stuck in my throat. So I stood there, lips moving like a fish and she started giggling. Feeling very embarrassed, I just decided to go for it. I gave her a quick kiss, turned around and ran home."
I leaned forward, sitting Indian-style. "So what happened after that?" Legolas smiled secretively, and shook his head. "You asked about the kiss, not about the events following it." Damn, he was clever. "My turn," he announced. "Truth or dare?" Well, since he said truth, I'm gonna give the same answer. "Truth." He grins. "When did you get YOUR first kiss?" I pale and he chuckles. Damn him. "You are so evil," I growl. He simply grins innocently and waits for my answer.
"I was fourteen and the guy I was dating was fifteen. He was the only guy that I ever felt comfortable around and we really clicked. Anyway, we were on our second date, and we were at a baseball field. (A.N.-This is a true story, I'm ashamed to say. *blushes*) Just think of it as a normal field. Anyway, I had sprayed some insect-repellant on me and some of it got on my lips. I kept rubbing at my lips to get it off until they actually went numb. I told him about my little dilemma, and he offered to get the feeling back. And he kissed me."
I look down, blushing fiercely. "It was a really nice kiss. Just a firm peck on the lips." I catch Legolas's wide grin and fight to make the blush fade. "Anyway, it's my turn now. Truth or dare?"
"Dare."
YES! Grinning a cat-like grin, I lean forward. "I dare you to give the first she-elf that approaches you a big kiss on the lips. With tongue," I add. He pales and opens his mouth to protest but I cut him off. "Nuh-uh, a dare's a dare. You agreed to the rules," I say with a triumphant grin. The elf in front of me pouts but doesn't argue. "Truth or dare?" he asks. "Dare." He thinks for a moment, than grins. "I dare you to kiss the first male that approaches you tomorrow morning." Oh, this elf is GOOD. I grin and nod. "No problem."
"Okay, one more round and than we'll go back to sleep. Truth or dare?" I ask. Legolas thinks for a moment. "Truth."
"What happened between you and Sabra after the kiss?" His face falls, and I immediately feel guilty. "She found another," he says after a moment. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up any bad memories." He shrugs and takes the whiskey bottle from my hands. After taking a swig of it, he looks at me. "Truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever been in love?" he asks. I don't know how to answer that. "It depends on your definition of love. Most adults believe that you can't possibly understand love at the age of sixteen." Legolas tilts his head. "But you disagree?" I shrug and look away. "It doesn't matter. The past is the past and you can't change it." He frowns a little and wags his finger. "You didn't answer my question." I sigh and roll my eyes. "In that case, yes I've been in love. Happy?" He nods and leans back.
"I'm going to bed," I say and stand up. "Quel kaima," the elf says softly. "You too," I reply and retreat to my sleeping roll. I lie down and close my eyes. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Siren."
Someone's nudging me and I don't like it. "Go AWAY."
"Siren, we're leaving."
I sigh and open my eyes. Dawn is rising, so I get up and start packing. I notice Hodoer walk over to Legolas and my eyes widen. She says something to him, and I grin. "Legolas, remember our dare?" I call out, reminding him. His eyes widen and he looks over at me. "We had a deal!" Legolas looks down at Hodoer, than tilts his head, kisses her fully and licks her bottom lip. Astaider and I whistle and clap, and Hodoer shoves him away. "YOU SEX FIEND!" She yells.
"She made me do it," he says and points at me. "Hey, don't put the blame on me!" I yell back. "YOU'RE BOTH SICK!" she shouts and grabs her bags. I pick up mine, and put it on Telcoer. He whinnies softly, munching on some grass. "Siren, remember our deal?" I look over at him, frowning. "Yeah and no males have approached me." Duh, stupid elf. Legolas grins and lifts an eyebrow. "Telcoer is a male."
Oh he's got to be kidding me.
"You can't possibly be serious." He nods, the grin never leaving his face. Rolling my eyes I give Telcoer a quick peck on the nose. "HA!" I say. Legolas just chuckles and continues packing.
"Men." -.-
"I heard that." ^_^
"You were supposed to." -.-
"I heard that too." ^_^
"Oh just shut up Legolas." -.-;;;
2 Be Continued
The song is "All the Love in the World" by the Corrs.
By Siren
Hey guys! Here's the next chapter, and I'm working on the next chapter of 'Back Again', and I'm also working on my summer reading. (Faints.) Thank you all for your reviews and I will DEFINITELY spell Elladan and Elrohir right this time. Thanks Aislin! And yes, I thought the Freddy movie was scary when I first saw it. Did the 7 year old see the edited version, 'cause if she didn't than she's brave. 0.0 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I can't sleep at all tonight.
I know I should be tired. After all, I've been riding for a week now with only short breaks. But when it comes time to sleep, I feel wide-awake. Why is it that I could sleep peacefully at Rivendell but I can't in the wild? Maybe it's because I'm not used to sleeping in the woods or fields. I saw the movies. I know what goes bump in the night in Middle Earth. Even if Sauron was defeated, there were still orcs and Uruk-Hai around. Even knowing that Legolas was near, I'm still uneasy. I'd feel better if I had a flamethrower or something with me.
Oh well. Looking up at the sky, I try to find some constellations. After a few minutes, it becomes clear to me that this sky is completely alien to me. I snort at the thought of Mulder and Scully from the 'X-Files' landing in Middle Earth. "Yes, I knew the truth was out there and after nine years, I finally found it!" Or at least that's what Mulder would say. Scully would probably try to find some logical explanation before coming to terms with the supernatural.
Letting out a deep sigh, I lie down in the tall grass of the field we're camping in. Looking up at the sky from the grass, I'm suddenly reminded of Disney's 'The Lion King'. Poor Simba. How come in most of the Disney movies at least one parent is dead? What did Walt Disney have against his parents? Seriously, when they thaw that guy out, I want some answers. Feeling restless, I take out the journal and open it up to a new page. I take out the quill and bottle of ink and start writing.
Elladan and Elrohir,
Hey guys. You guessed it, another sleepless night. I'm not sure what to write in here. Nothing really interesting happened in the past few days. I tried to teach them 'knock-knock' jokes, but they just ended up ignoring me and muttering in elvish. You know, I never realized how rude elves could be until now. Everyone's asleep I think. At least Hodoer and Astaider are. Legolas is probably keeping watch. He should just let me do that since I can't seem to sleep.
We'll be arriving in Gondor in a day or so. I've never met royalty before except for Legolas. (Hums.) You know what's boring? Downloading movies. It can take HOURS. But since I don't have my computer with me, I guess I'll just be bored. And you guys have no idea what I'm talking about anyway. You're probably both asleep in big comfy beds, planning your next prank. Darn, the clouds are starting to dim the moonlight and I can't see what I'm writing. I'll write more tomorrow.
-Siren
I put the supplies away, and draw my knees to my chest. Resting my chin on the tops of my knees, I can't help but wonder how things are back home. How are my parents? My sisters? How much time has passed there?
"I'm not looking for someone to talk to
I've got my friend; I'm more than okay
I've got more than a girl could wish for
I live my dreams but it's not all they say
Still I believe (I'm missing) missing something real
I need someone who really sees me."
I sing out the Corrs' song, trying to remember the lyrics and melodies. The last thing I want to do is wake up the elves with an off-key voice. I can see it now: Legolas and the others will place their hands over their ears and shout 'WILL SOMEONE PLEASE STOP THAT DAMNED NOISE! IT SOUNDS LIKE A DYING ORC!" Yup, that's how it'll go.
" (Don't wanna wake) Don't wanna wake up alone anymore
Still believing you'll walk through my door
All I need is to know it's for sure
Than I'll give all the love in the world."
Against my will, my mind drifts to Avarier. I wonder where he is now. He was supposed to be returning to Gondor, but I haven't seen him since that day in Rivendell. I still can't imagine why he would attack an elf, but I know he must have his reasons. Continuing my soft singing, I take the bottle of whiskey out of my pack. I unscrew the top and take a swig of it. It's a nice night to get piss ass drunk.
"Love's for a lifetime; not for a moment
So how could I throw it away
Yeah I'm only human
And nights grow colder
With no one to love me that way
Yeah I need someone who really sees me."
Thinking about the lyrics, one sentence strikes me: 'Yeah I'm only human'. I've been in Middle Earth for almost a month or so now, and I've been surrounded by mostly elves. At first I didn't mind, I liked being around them. But now that I think about it, I realize I'm barely more than a child to them. The elves are all so beautiful and timeless, and I'm just a really weird teenage human. I've only been in one serious relationship (which ended quite badly), and I bet that my fellow elves have been in countless. They have all of eternity to grow and mature and discover themselves. As a human, I only have the moment. Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem fair.
" (Don't wanna wake) and I won't wake up alone anymore
Still believing you'll walk through my door
You'll reach for me and I'll know it's for sure
Than I'll give all the love in the world
Don't wanna wake up alone anymore."
I finish my song and take another swig from the bottle, utterly depressed.
"That was beautiful."
I start at the soft voice, than relax a bit. "Go away. I'm trying to get nice and drunk," I say and lift the bottle to my lips. Legolas takes it away and takes a sip of it. He grimaces at the strong taste and hands it back. "You're not a whiskey drinker are you?" I ask. He shakes his head and I smirk. "Sucks for you," I say and take another drink. I hear the elf settle next to me and feel his gaze on my face. "What brings out such a sad tune in you?" he asks softly. I shrug, feeling a buzz start to form in my head. "Nothing. Everything," I answer.
I put the bottle down and try to think of something to pass the time. "Hey Legolas, do you know how to play 'truth or dare'?" I look over at the elf and he shakes his head. "I have not heard of this game. Is it fun?" Oh if only he knew the crap I got into playing that game. I usually never back down from a dare. "It can be. Alright, I'll ask 'truth or dare'. If you pick truth, I get to ask you a question and you have to answer it honestly. If you pick dare, than I dare you to do something and you have to do it. Understand?" Legolas nods and I grin.
"Okay, I'll go first. Truth or dare?" Legolas thinks for a moment than answers "truth." Wimp. "Okay...when did you get your first kiss?" The elf blushes a bit. "When I was 300, I met a she-elf named Sabra. She was unlike any elf that I had ever met. She was intelligent, witty, rebellious..." he trailed off a little, his eyes becoming distant, getting lost in the memories. "I followed her home one day, set upon asking her to a ball my father was hosting. I walked up to her, and tried to speak, but the words got stuck in my throat. So I stood there, lips moving like a fish and she started giggling. Feeling very embarrassed, I just decided to go for it. I gave her a quick kiss, turned around and ran home."
I leaned forward, sitting Indian-style. "So what happened after that?" Legolas smiled secretively, and shook his head. "You asked about the kiss, not about the events following it." Damn, he was clever. "My turn," he announced. "Truth or dare?" Well, since he said truth, I'm gonna give the same answer. "Truth." He grins. "When did you get YOUR first kiss?" I pale and he chuckles. Damn him. "You are so evil," I growl. He simply grins innocently and waits for my answer.
"I was fourteen and the guy I was dating was fifteen. He was the only guy that I ever felt comfortable around and we really clicked. Anyway, we were on our second date, and we were at a baseball field. (A.N.-This is a true story, I'm ashamed to say. *blushes*) Just think of it as a normal field. Anyway, I had sprayed some insect-repellant on me and some of it got on my lips. I kept rubbing at my lips to get it off until they actually went numb. I told him about my little dilemma, and he offered to get the feeling back. And he kissed me."
I look down, blushing fiercely. "It was a really nice kiss. Just a firm peck on the lips." I catch Legolas's wide grin and fight to make the blush fade. "Anyway, it's my turn now. Truth or dare?"
"Dare."
YES! Grinning a cat-like grin, I lean forward. "I dare you to give the first she-elf that approaches you a big kiss on the lips. With tongue," I add. He pales and opens his mouth to protest but I cut him off. "Nuh-uh, a dare's a dare. You agreed to the rules," I say with a triumphant grin. The elf in front of me pouts but doesn't argue. "Truth or dare?" he asks. "Dare." He thinks for a moment, than grins. "I dare you to kiss the first male that approaches you tomorrow morning." Oh, this elf is GOOD. I grin and nod. "No problem."
"Okay, one more round and than we'll go back to sleep. Truth or dare?" I ask. Legolas thinks for a moment. "Truth."
"What happened between you and Sabra after the kiss?" His face falls, and I immediately feel guilty. "She found another," he says after a moment. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up any bad memories." He shrugs and takes the whiskey bottle from my hands. After taking a swig of it, he looks at me. "Truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever been in love?" he asks. I don't know how to answer that. "It depends on your definition of love. Most adults believe that you can't possibly understand love at the age of sixteen." Legolas tilts his head. "But you disagree?" I shrug and look away. "It doesn't matter. The past is the past and you can't change it." He frowns a little and wags his finger. "You didn't answer my question." I sigh and roll my eyes. "In that case, yes I've been in love. Happy?" He nods and leans back.
"I'm going to bed," I say and stand up. "Quel kaima," the elf says softly. "You too," I reply and retreat to my sleeping roll. I lie down and close my eyes. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Siren."
Someone's nudging me and I don't like it. "Go AWAY."
"Siren, we're leaving."
I sigh and open my eyes. Dawn is rising, so I get up and start packing. I notice Hodoer walk over to Legolas and my eyes widen. She says something to him, and I grin. "Legolas, remember our dare?" I call out, reminding him. His eyes widen and he looks over at me. "We had a deal!" Legolas looks down at Hodoer, than tilts his head, kisses her fully and licks her bottom lip. Astaider and I whistle and clap, and Hodoer shoves him away. "YOU SEX FIEND!" She yells.
"She made me do it," he says and points at me. "Hey, don't put the blame on me!" I yell back. "YOU'RE BOTH SICK!" she shouts and grabs her bags. I pick up mine, and put it on Telcoer. He whinnies softly, munching on some grass. "Siren, remember our deal?" I look over at him, frowning. "Yeah and no males have approached me." Duh, stupid elf. Legolas grins and lifts an eyebrow. "Telcoer is a male."
Oh he's got to be kidding me.
"You can't possibly be serious." He nods, the grin never leaving his face. Rolling my eyes I give Telcoer a quick peck on the nose. "HA!" I say. Legolas just chuckles and continues packing.
"Men." -.-
"I heard that." ^_^
"You were supposed to." -.-
"I heard that too." ^_^
"Oh just shut up Legolas." -.-;;;
2 Be Continued
The song is "All the Love in the World" by the Corrs.