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Ok. I know what you're thinking... "Isn't she supposed to be going on holiday?" Yeah, well... Today is Friday, isn't it? Well, I thought *yesterday* was Friday. Because my mum told me so... stupid parents... -_- So anyway, I'm hoping to get another chapter on each of my stories for all me beloved reviewers before I really *do* go on holiday!
Ah, my favorite pastime! Answering reviews...
Arayelle Lynn (Raye- Glad you think its great!
Elf-Girl- Oh boy... ^_^
Lady Lenna- You feel bad for him? Awww... you're rooting for me? ^_^ YAY!
Legolas's fanatical fan girl- I learnt my Elvish at a site called I suggest that you go check it out coz it's a great site! ^_^
Jack Sparrow- You *want* Legolas to die?! o.O ... I like you!
nevfacwen- I like your name! ^_^ Thanks for the compliment, here's an update for you!
Lady Lenna- Here's an update, just for you, right before the holiday... ahhh... ^_^
Ebony Falcon- Nice to know that! Thanks, I won't worry... ^_^
Lirenel- HERE I AM WITH AN UPDATE! ^_^ Ok?
On with this happy widdle tale then... =D
~*~*~*~
Saurar. Gandalf could simply just not believe it. How could the Shadow Lord return to the realm of the living? It was just not possible... but it had happened, and now one of his friends was suffering the consequences. As he strode into the room, he felt the evil presence immediately.
Legolas was asleep in bed, and Gandalf noticed that he indeed had his eyes closed. Aragorn had thought that it was due to exhaustion, but the old wizard knew better. If Legolas had indeed been reduced to a half-mortal, as they feared, then he would naturally take on the sleeping habits of a mortal.
"Elrond, I am afraid that this is beyond even your skill. It can only be subdued for a short time by the most powerful of magic," he said.
He stepped softly, as he had no wish to waken the Elf, and took a look at him. The scene was pitiful, the archer's skin was pale and cold, a fine line of sweat beading his brow. There were dark rings under his eyes, and his teeth were clenched as though he was fighting an unseen threat.
"That's right lad," thought Gandalf. "Fight it. It will aid the spell."
He raised his staff and let the light from it glow softly over Legolas' pale features. He whispered an ancient spell in a voice so faint that it would have taken the very keenest of Elven hearing to hear it.
He felt nothing but pure relief as the look of fear and pain dissolved from the Elf's face, and even more when his eyes flickered for a moment and then opened, managing a small smile. Aragorn felt a smile creep across his face, for he knew that, for now at least, everything was going to be as normal as they could hope for...
~*~*~*~
"Will he be alright?" asked Tathiel.
Elrond smiled. "Yes, he'll be fine. Our friend Gandalf has used a small charm that will stop Saurar from hurting him," he paused. True, he was suddenly talking to the youngster like she was a young child; she was more intelligent than that. Elrond decided to tell her the truth. "Well, for now at least. He's woken up, would you like to see him? The others are already talking to him."
Tathiel felt a smile spread across her face for the first time in days. "Yes, my lord."
Elrond put a comforting hand on the young elf's shoulder as she pushed open the door, and was delighted to see her brother sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Legolas!" she cried, and ran over to the bed, giving him an extra big hug. He winced, but a smile broke through.
"Careful Tathiel, I'm still a bit sore." he grinned. Tathiel immediately let go.
"Sorry," she muttered. There was a bombardment of questions upon the Elf, as the hobbits asked how on earth he'd managed to get hurt, and who was this 'Saurar' they'd heard so much about, and basically; what happened?
"If you all don't mind, I'd like to be by myself for a little while." said Legolas rapidly, sounding quite panicked. He swiftly made his way out of the door, but as he turned the corner, those left in the room heard a crashing noise like glass on a stone floor, and a mumbled apology, followed by prompt footfalls as a certain Elf ran out into the courtyard.
"A clumsy Elf?" Sam thought aloud. "Well, there's an unusual thing for an immortal to do."
Tathiel's gaze immediately hit the floor.
"I think there is something that you must know, my dear hobbits," said Aragorn, and he began to retell, yet again, the nightmare that had been playing over the last few days...
~*~*~*~
Aragorn wandered up to a tree in the courtyard. He stopped when he heard a soft singing from above him.
"Legolas?" he called softly. The singing stopped abruptly, and Legolas poked his head out from the branches.
"Yes?" asked the Elf, sounding quite annoyed. Aragorn sighed. "Can I talk to you please?"
It was now Legolas' turn to sigh. "I suppose," As Aragorn climbed up to join his friend, Legolas continued.
"The word 'privacy' never really meant much to you, did it?" Aragorn looked at his friend, not sure if this was a joke or meant seriously. When he saw Legolas grinning, he decided it was the former.
"Very funny," he laughed. His expression changed to seriousness again. "Are you alright?" he asked. Legolas sighed and turned away.
"Do you know what it's like Aragorn? To be honest, I don't know how you mortals can live!"
Aragorn was confused. "I don't understand." He sat down beside his friend.
"The stars," continued Legolas. "They don't sing anymore. And the trees no longer whisper comfort to me; they just stand, silent and still, holding all their secrets to themselves. They've deserted me Aragorn. They no longer care." He turned his head to look at the man, and Aragorn saw tears streaming down the Elf's eyes.
Aragorn felt nothing but shock at his friend's words. "Legolas, I swear, they have not abandoned you. They still sing words of hope and encouragement to you, the stars and the trees," he paused and put a reassuring hand on his friend's shoulder.
"You just can't hear them, that's all. I promise you, if there is any way to regain what you have lost, we will find it. To that I pledge." Aragorn sighed inwardly. "If I knew a way..." he thought.
"There is a way we could get it back," said a voice behind them. The two friends turned to see Gandalf. Eru knows how he got there, but somehow he had managed to follow them up the tree. This reminded Aragorn that looks could be very deceiving.
"We will meet with the others tomorrow to discuss it." Then as quickly as he appeared, he was gone.
"I'll leave you here." said Aragorn, and slipped down from the branches, leaving Legolas to his own thoughts about the future...
~*~*~*~
Please leave your obligatory review at the blue/purple button. Thank you for reading Star-Stallion's chapter, we hope you'll come again soon...
Anyway, now I've gotten over the airport thing...
I PROMISE to update when I get back! For now, go read some other fics of mine if you like...
R+R! =)
Ok. I know what you're thinking... "Isn't she supposed to be going on holiday?" Yeah, well... Today is Friday, isn't it? Well, I thought *yesterday* was Friday. Because my mum told me so... stupid parents... -_- So anyway, I'm hoping to get another chapter on each of my stories for all me beloved reviewers before I really *do* go on holiday!
Ah, my favorite pastime! Answering reviews...
Arayelle Lynn (Raye- Glad you think its great!
Elf-Girl- Oh boy... ^_^
Lady Lenna- You feel bad for him? Awww... you're rooting for me? ^_^ YAY!
Legolas's fanatical fan girl- I learnt my Elvish at a site called I suggest that you go check it out coz it's a great site! ^_^
Jack Sparrow- You *want* Legolas to die?! o.O ... I like you!
nevfacwen- I like your name! ^_^ Thanks for the compliment, here's an update for you!
Lady Lenna- Here's an update, just for you, right before the holiday... ahhh... ^_^
Ebony Falcon- Nice to know that! Thanks, I won't worry... ^_^
Lirenel- HERE I AM WITH AN UPDATE! ^_^ Ok?
On with this happy widdle tale then... =D
~*~*~*~
Saurar. Gandalf could simply just not believe it. How could the Shadow Lord return to the realm of the living? It was just not possible... but it had happened, and now one of his friends was suffering the consequences. As he strode into the room, he felt the evil presence immediately.
Legolas was asleep in bed, and Gandalf noticed that he indeed had his eyes closed. Aragorn had thought that it was due to exhaustion, but the old wizard knew better. If Legolas had indeed been reduced to a half-mortal, as they feared, then he would naturally take on the sleeping habits of a mortal.
"Elrond, I am afraid that this is beyond even your skill. It can only be subdued for a short time by the most powerful of magic," he said.
He stepped softly, as he had no wish to waken the Elf, and took a look at him. The scene was pitiful, the archer's skin was pale and cold, a fine line of sweat beading his brow. There were dark rings under his eyes, and his teeth were clenched as though he was fighting an unseen threat.
"That's right lad," thought Gandalf. "Fight it. It will aid the spell."
He raised his staff and let the light from it glow softly over Legolas' pale features. He whispered an ancient spell in a voice so faint that it would have taken the very keenest of Elven hearing to hear it.
He felt nothing but pure relief as the look of fear and pain dissolved from the Elf's face, and even more when his eyes flickered for a moment and then opened, managing a small smile. Aragorn felt a smile creep across his face, for he knew that, for now at least, everything was going to be as normal as they could hope for...
~*~*~*~
"Will he be alright?" asked Tathiel.
Elrond smiled. "Yes, he'll be fine. Our friend Gandalf has used a small charm that will stop Saurar from hurting him," he paused. True, he was suddenly talking to the youngster like she was a young child; she was more intelligent than that. Elrond decided to tell her the truth. "Well, for now at least. He's woken up, would you like to see him? The others are already talking to him."
Tathiel felt a smile spread across her face for the first time in days. "Yes, my lord."
Elrond put a comforting hand on the young elf's shoulder as she pushed open the door, and was delighted to see her brother sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Legolas!" she cried, and ran over to the bed, giving him an extra big hug. He winced, but a smile broke through.
"Careful Tathiel, I'm still a bit sore." he grinned. Tathiel immediately let go.
"Sorry," she muttered. There was a bombardment of questions upon the Elf, as the hobbits asked how on earth he'd managed to get hurt, and who was this 'Saurar' they'd heard so much about, and basically; what happened?
"If you all don't mind, I'd like to be by myself for a little while." said Legolas rapidly, sounding quite panicked. He swiftly made his way out of the door, but as he turned the corner, those left in the room heard a crashing noise like glass on a stone floor, and a mumbled apology, followed by prompt footfalls as a certain Elf ran out into the courtyard.
"A clumsy Elf?" Sam thought aloud. "Well, there's an unusual thing for an immortal to do."
Tathiel's gaze immediately hit the floor.
"I think there is something that you must know, my dear hobbits," said Aragorn, and he began to retell, yet again, the nightmare that had been playing over the last few days...
~*~*~*~
Aragorn wandered up to a tree in the courtyard. He stopped when he heard a soft singing from above him.
"Legolas?" he called softly. The singing stopped abruptly, and Legolas poked his head out from the branches.
"Yes?" asked the Elf, sounding quite annoyed. Aragorn sighed. "Can I talk to you please?"
It was now Legolas' turn to sigh. "I suppose," As Aragorn climbed up to join his friend, Legolas continued.
"The word 'privacy' never really meant much to you, did it?" Aragorn looked at his friend, not sure if this was a joke or meant seriously. When he saw Legolas grinning, he decided it was the former.
"Very funny," he laughed. His expression changed to seriousness again. "Are you alright?" he asked. Legolas sighed and turned away.
"Do you know what it's like Aragorn? To be honest, I don't know how you mortals can live!"
Aragorn was confused. "I don't understand." He sat down beside his friend.
"The stars," continued Legolas. "They don't sing anymore. And the trees no longer whisper comfort to me; they just stand, silent and still, holding all their secrets to themselves. They've deserted me Aragorn. They no longer care." He turned his head to look at the man, and Aragorn saw tears streaming down the Elf's eyes.
Aragorn felt nothing but shock at his friend's words. "Legolas, I swear, they have not abandoned you. They still sing words of hope and encouragement to you, the stars and the trees," he paused and put a reassuring hand on his friend's shoulder.
"You just can't hear them, that's all. I promise you, if there is any way to regain what you have lost, we will find it. To that I pledge." Aragorn sighed inwardly. "If I knew a way..." he thought.
"There is a way we could get it back," said a voice behind them. The two friends turned to see Gandalf. Eru knows how he got there, but somehow he had managed to follow them up the tree. This reminded Aragorn that looks could be very deceiving.
"We will meet with the others tomorrow to discuss it." Then as quickly as he appeared, he was gone.
"I'll leave you here." said Aragorn, and slipped down from the branches, leaving Legolas to his own thoughts about the future...
~*~*~*~
Please leave your obligatory review at the blue/purple button. Thank you for reading Star-Stallion's chapter, we hope you'll come again soon...
Anyway, now I've gotten over the airport thing...
I PROMISE to update when I get back! For now, go read some other fics of mine if you like...
R+R! =)