Hi again. Thank you all so much for your reviews. You have wowed me with your response so far but please don't stop now. Here's the next chapter but so sorry that it isn't as long as usual. I promise the next one will be better.

Chapter 5: Dreams and Reality

Legolas was standing in a long thin room. His hands were tied behind his back but they were also tied to a hook of some kind on the wall. He couldn't move. The door in front of him opened. Gayatil walked in. Behind him followed his two guards. They were dragging something, someone, with them. That person was thrown down at the feet of Gayatil in the centre of the room, a short distance from where Legolas was tied. Gayatil took hold of their head and turned the to face Legolas. It was Araduial. Her hands were tied behind her back.

"Look who we've found Legolas!" Gayatil taunted. "See we didn't need you after all. We found her anyway."

He couldn't believe what he was seeing. Araduial sat only a few steps in front of him. He face was scared and pale and she had a small cut above her right eye. She looked deeply at him before turning away, a look of shame appearing on her face.

In front Legolas, Gayatil began to hit Araduial. She tried to move backwards but couldn't. He hit her several times on the face. Her lips began to bleed and the tears from her eyes mixed with the blood on her cheek. Eventually she fell forward onto the ground. Gayatil turned her over so that lay on her side, facing Legolas. Her hands were behind her back and he proceeded to kick and hit her.

Legolas looked at her face. She gave away nothing. Had she been found or had she given herself up? He could not tell. She was scared and her eyes showed it. Legolas tried desperately to get away from the wall. He pulled with all the strength he could find but it only made the ropes tighter. He couldn't escape. He couldn't help her.

Legolas tried to shout to Gayatil but no words would come from his mouth. Gayatil was enjoying what he was doing. He took no pity on Araduial. Legolas could cope with him doing that to him but not her. Legolas could never forgive him for doing anything to hurt Araduial.

Legolas closed his eyes. He didn't want to watch. He couldn't watch. He heard Araduial's small whimpers. Then he heard banging. His eyes refused to open to look at what was going on. Then he felt as though he was floating. The banging grew louder and the whimpers grew quieter, as if they were getting further away. He opened his eyes to look.

The Prince was back in his small room. The darkness surrounded him once more. Pain rushed into his back and cheek, which reminded him of what had happened. What had really happened. It had all been a dream. Araduial was far away, safe. She wouldn't give herself up.

The banging entered Legolas thoughts once more. It was coming from outside the room. He didn't know what it was and he didn't care. He didn't care about anything anymore. All he could care about was Araduial and the pain that had once again begun to grow as he gained consciousness.

He was still lying on the floor, his cheek burning, his back stinging and his chest still throbbing from the lack of oxygen he had received earlier. He didn't know how much more of this he could take. He had vowed never to tell Gayatil where Araduial and he would keep his promise but he still didn't think he could last much longer.

Legolas was tired, sore and scared. He tried to sit up but his hands were still bound tightly behind his back and he couldn't move. Rolling onto his side was also impossible as his back was still too sore and his legs refused to obey what he wanted. Legolas gave up. He rested back down against the floor. He would just have to stay here until they came back for him again. And it wouldn't be long before they were back.

Anastasia Who: I do love Legolas but he makes such a perfect character to write about in plots such as these. He is very strong and people love him so much that they really warm to the storyline. Glad you are liking it though I hope you continue reading. Thank you so much for all the reviews you have been bombarding me with. I can't believe you actually sat and read everything I have written. Thank you so much.

Angel of death : Yes I know, I'm sorry about hurting Legolas but I do love him. Honestly. I hope you find the plot as good as you have found the others. Thank you for reviewing everything for me. I'm glad you are enjoying this so far.

mousegal: Did you review twice? I'm guessing this was a mistake and not through too much enthusiasm! hehe. Anyway, I'm glad you are liking this but I'm afraid you will have to put up with the Leggy torture for just a little longer. And as I keep telling everyone, I'll return him good as new when I've finished playing.

Michelle Frodo: Ok where to start? Yes I was being sarcastic. But Thank you nonetheless. And Araduial has a very good reason to be frightened. She suffered years of torture from these elves already. She is petrified and doesn't want to go back. And by going to get Legolas friends wouldn't help much because Gayatil won't give up that easily. Anyway, you'll see what happens (but I think you already know). Oh, and I know you don't like seeing people tortured (I think) but I'm glad you are liking how I write it. I hope you continue to read. And stop pointing out my mistakes. Lol, only joking.

~Amariel~ : I'm not sure about the holding breathe thing but we'll just over look that fact shall we? Good. And yes, Legolas is acting strange. I hope he comes back to read more. And I hope you join him. Thank you for your very amusing reviews. They are greatly cherished every chapter.

Coolio: Aww, I'm sorry for hurting Leggy. He's strong though and he's doing it for the one he loves. I hope the torture doesn't but you off the story (though that's pretty much all it is). Thank you for reviewing.

Thank you to everyone who has read this story and please keep the reviews coming. They help me to keep writing. Sorry for the short chapter. It will be longer next time.

Bye for now

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