Hi everyone. I am completely on a high at the moment. I won't bore you all with why just yet, I'll let you read the chapter first then I'll tell you. I hope you enjoy it. This is slightly longer so that's good I hope. Here goes...

Chapter 6: Tears of Blood

Legolas drifted in and out of consciousness for quite a while. The pain wouldn't leave him. Neither would the memory of the dream he had had. His eyes were half-open when the door opened. Light spread over him and he closed his eyes still further until they could adjust to the light.

He didn't have time to wait for that. A hand came down grabbing his tied hands and pulling him up. He didn't fight them. He was too tired. Whether he fought or not it wouldn't make a difference; the same would still happen.

He was dragged, as usual, to exactly where Gayatil wanted him. This time though he wasn't as worried about what was to come. He was too tired to be worried. Legolas was taken to a small room, similar to his cell. It was very dimly lit and when they arrived, Gayatil was already there. He was sat in one corner on a very old wooden chair. It didn't look very safe and looked as though it might collapse if he moved suddenly. He didn't stir as Legolas was half dragged and half carried into the room.

The guard carrying him was joined by a second just inside the doorway. They already knew what Gayatil wanted and took Legolas to the centre of the room. His feet, still tied together, only just support his wait as the ropes around his wrists were cut and his hands were re-tied above his head. Legolas hadn't really paid attention to what was happening. It was as if he was in a daze. He now realised though that this was a very painful position. The skin on his back was being stretched as were the scars and cuts so that they were reopening slightly. He also realised that more pain was on its way.

There were two elves standing beside Gayatil. They were tall and handsome looking, as were most of the Black Elves that Legolas had seen so far. One of them had long blonde hair whilst the others was long and dark. Altogether there were now six elves in the room, including Legolas and he was beginning to feel his stomach tighten with nerves. His dazed state was wearing off and he was fully aware of what was going to happen.

"Ok Legolas," Gayatil spoke, slowly standing up from the old chair. "You are beginning to bore me now. We will not run out of ways to torture you, and if we do we can start again so if I were you I would just tell me now and get it over with."

"You are not me though are you?" Legolas looked up, somehow finding new strength in his hatred. "I would never treat others so badly as you do. No wonder Araduial left."

The blow shocked Legolas. A stinging slap caused his head to be jolted sideways. He didn't show the pain though, he only turned back to Gayatil with a small grin on his face. This only angered Gayatil further.

"You will be wishing you were me by the time I've finished with you." His face came very close to Legolas as he spoke. "And when I get Araduial back she's going to wish she never left. She'll realise her mistake and I will make you watch while it dawns on her."

Legolas was instantly reminded of his dream and looked back at Gayatil with a deep disgust. "That will never happen because you will not break me."

Gayatil's face relaxed as he took a step back. As he did so the two Elves that had been standing by his side moved inwards. They had long, circular pieces of wood in their hands. One of the guards moved to a small handle on the wall and as he turned it Legolas was raised a foot or so above the ground. He was now a head above the other elves who made a small circle around him.

Gayatil took hold of another piece of wood and he walked around to the back of Legolas. As he walked he dragged the piece of wood over Legolas skin and when it reached his back he felt it tearing at his already sore skin. It was several seconds before Legolas felt anything else.

The blow came down on Legolas' back with such force that it caused him to swing forward. His back exploded with pain and at first he was sure that it must be broken. As the swinging stopped and slowly came to a stop again another blow sent him spinning. This one had been to his right hip.

Legolas closed his eyes. He urged himself not to scream and clenched his teeth together in order to achieve this. He stifled a yell and waited until the pain calmed down slightly. After the first few blows Legolas felt as though he couldn't take anymore. The five elves below him were raining blows all over his body. They sent him spinning in all directions. Several times Legolas had almost screamed out with the pain but pure determination made him swallow the scream as it rose in his throat.

The pain engulfed him once more as another blow came down on chest. The breath was forced from his lungs. A dark shadow passed before his eyes. As more blows came down on him he slowly drifted in and out of consciousness.

As Legolas slowly gained consciousness again he realised that the beatings had stopped. His body was exploding with pain. His back and chest felt tight, his legs were bleeding and open with cuts and bruises and his shoulders were burning with the weight of his body resting on them. He opened his eyes to see that the only eves left in the room were Gayatil and the two guards. Gayatil walked up to him.

"So, you finally decided to join us again did you?" He laughed as he thought of the pain Legolas must be in. "Look at the state of you. You are full of hideous cuts which, when the eventually heal, will leave ugly scars. Even if Araduial saw you now she wouldn't want you back."

Legolas stared back at him. The look in his eyes showed exactly how he felt. He had begun to shake.

"So are you going to tell me where she is yet?" Gayatil seemed more impatient now than before.

"I told you." Legolas managed to speak. "Never!"

"Never say never!" Gayatil spoke with a slight smirk. He turned to walk away but turned back after only two steps. He placed his hand at the side of Legolas face, its back facing his cheek. Smiling as he did it, he pulled his hand away and slapped Legolas, with all the force he could muster across his face. The nail on his hand caught Legolas cheek and caused a scratch to appear right across his fair skin. Legolas spun around on the rope and closed his eyes as the door slammed shut behind Gayatil and his guards.

Legolas could do nothing but stay until he was released. He was fed up of waiting. Once again he was left in the dark. His body engulfed in pain, his head was swimming with the mental torture of it all.

Coolio02: Ok, so I've heard from several people that this chapter was confusing. He hasn't actually found Araduial just yet. Sorry if I confused people. I hope this chapter was better.

mousegal: Anyway, glad to see you only reviewed twice this time lol. You'll have to wait and see if Legolas if going to be alright. I'm not giving anything away.

Anastasia Who: Awww! You all make me feel so mean for doing this to Legolas. I'm sorry. I hope you are enjoying the story though and I'm glad to see you keep coming back for more. Thank you.

Michelle Frodo: Sorry for the confusing stuff. I hope this chapter was better. And they love each other just as much. You'll see what Araduial does in the end. Legolas is much braver than she is.

arwen undomiel3: Glad to see you decided to review again. I don't hear much from you lately. Also glad to see you are liking my 'On my own' fic. There is another chapter coming soon so keep a look out.

~Amariel~: Woohoo! You didn't loose interest and you posted another chapter. Glad to see your obsession returned. Please keep reviewing and please keep posting your chapters. They are good.

loveofthering: Wow! I have a new fan. Thank you so much for reviewing every chapter for me. Each review means a lot and I hope you come back for more.

Thank you to everyone for reviewing. And now I just have to tell you why I am so high. I can't not tell you.

Anyway, this weekend me and Michelle Frodo drove all the way down to Milton Keynes (from Manchester) to a LOTR convention. It was amazing. Sean Astin, Dominic Monoghan, Andy Serkis and Elijah Wood were all there. We didn't have time to meat Andy but we got a big hug and an autograph from Sean and another autograph from Dom. Elijah was just too popular and we didn't have time meet him but he was sat next to Dom when we met him and we were soooooo close. He is so much better looking in real life.

That's 3 (4 if you count Elijah) from the Fellowship we've met now because we also met John Rhys-Davies last year. I am so hyper I just had tot ell you all. I'm going now and sorry for boring you.

Thank you for reading my story.

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