Title: Why

Summary: see chapter 1

Disclaimer: I do not own them so do not sue me for then you will be the proud owner of NOTHING

A/N; Thanks to my beta All reviwes are welcome all flames will be used to torture someone in my next fic

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Now that being said on with the fic!

Chapter 4

Legolas felt the world around him trying to turn to darkness. "I must fight this, I must not let Estel down." He was brought back to reality as a small whimper was heard from Estel. One of the orcs now stood over him tossing the whip from hand to hand. With an evil smile he brought it sown on Estel. Estel, already weakened, cried out. This only seemed to provoke him into a frenzy. The orc laughed as the whip struck Estel over and over. As he tired of this game he took the bloody knife which laid next to Estel.

"I will now kill you boy and enjoy it too I might add."

Legolas' head snapped up at these words. With strength he did not know he possessed he broke free from his captures and ran at the orc. He snapped the orc's neck before he knew what had happened. The sudden burst of energy was now spent and Legolas fell to his knees. The orcs were furious and now were headed toward the two.

"Why, Legolas? "Why give up your immortal life for me?"

"Because Estel.…"

Legolas' words were cut short as the orcs stared down at the two. The obvious leader gave the signal and all around their were cheers.

"Let the elf have his wish. Beat them both and leave the boy. We will take the elf to master. He will be pleased to receive the Prince of Mirkwood."

Elladan had watched all the events unfold. He no longer could wait for help. He rushed the group of orcs. His fury made his sword sing as orc after orc fell. All too son though he was surrounded. He stood tall ready to take as many as he could before he fell. Elladan raised his sword and prepared to fight for his life.

His ears caught something. A battle cry was heard and Elrond stepped out from the trees. A father's blind fury seemed to drive him as he gave the call and fifty elves sprung from behind him. He ran sword held high and took off the head of the first orc to cross his path. One by one the elves of Imladris slew the orcs. As the last one fell Elrond stood sword dripping in blood. All his thoughts immediately went to the two who laid in a heap upon the ground.

"Elladan, what happened to them?" he said softly, turning them over.

"Legolas gave himself for Estel. He told them he was the Prince of Mirkwood."

Elrond looked at him with disbelief. Never was he to reveal who he was to such foul creatures. Sauron would love nothing more than to get his hands on a prince of elves.

"Why..why would he do this?"

"I do not know, father." Elladan said.

Elrond looked from the prince to Estel and prayed they would live long enough to tell them all. He quickly scooped up Estel as Glorfindel grabbed up Legolas. He then took off in a run back home.

SOrry so short but I warned ya in the beginning.

Only two chapters left!

Sorry it was a good place to end the chappie!