Thank you all so much for reading this far. It means a lot to me. Here's another chapter for you all.
Chapter 8: Getting Impatient
Legolas awoke to whispers. They were coming from outside his cell. He couldn't make out what they were saying but he could recognise that it was Gayatil's voice. He knew it wouldn't be long before he was in his cell, or his guards were in here for him.
This time it was Gayatil. He flung the door open so that it rebounded against the wall and started to close again. The yellow light surrounding him flooded into the room. He marched up to where Legolas was curled and dropped down in front of him.
"I am getting very impatient now Legolas." His voice was full of meaning. "I have sent out a group of my best elves to look for Araduial. They have been ordered to search every whole and hiding place until they find her. And they will find her. If you tell me where she is we will find her sooner. The sooner we get her the less angry I will be and less likely I am to take that anger out on Araduial. Do you get what I'm saying Legolas? You wouldn't want me to hurt her now would you?"
He took a step back and looked down at Legolas. He didn't answer.
"I believe you saw one of my guards punishing that Elf this morning am I right?" Gayatil changed the subject slightly.
"Punishing? You killed her." Legolas spat back at him.
"And she deserved it. She tried to escape and paid for it with her life." Gayatil now had a wide smirk across his face. "Would you have tried to help her if you had been able Legolas? Would you have saved her?"
Legolas looked up Gayatil. Of course he would have tried but he hadn't been able to and Gayatil knew that. Legolas knew that there was more coming.
"Well how about Ecargiel? If you like I will give you a second chance. To rid you of your helpless feeling this morning you can save Ecargiel's life instead." Gayatil looked pleased with himself. He walked out of the room and appeared seconds later pushing a pretty looking young elf. Her hands were tied behind her back and she was forced onto the floor in front of Legolas.
"Ecargiel here has been bad. She tried to help that Elf escape this morning. And therefore she must reach the same fate. But I will give her a chance Legolas. I will let her go if you tell me where Araduial is." He stopped for a second before continuing. "Come on Legolas. She is counting on you."
Legolas couldn't believe what he was hearing. He couldn't tell Gayatil what he wanted but if he didn't this young Elf was going to die. He was torn between saving the life of the one he loved and saving this young girls life. Of course Araduial was more important to him and he would always choose her over everyone else, but he couldn't just give the death sentence to this girl who sat in front of him.
She was looking deep into his eyes and he could sense her fear. Her eyes showed hatred for Gayatil and fear for her life She may hate it here but she didn't want to die yet. When Legolas didn't speak Gayatil continued.
"So, you are undecided? Shall I help you with your decision?" Gayatil had now taken out a small knife and was walking in circles around Ecargiel. Ecargiel was wearing a long wavy dress that had no sleeves; it was also very dirty and ragged in places. Gayatil placed the knife next to the skin on Ecargiel's arm. He slowly dragged it upwards causing a long red bloodied cut to appear immediately. She winced. "Do you really want me to put this poor young girl through this? This is your doing Legolas. You can save her."
"No, you are the one doing this, not me." Legolas tried to rid himself of the guilt.
"No Legolas, this is you." Gayatil repeated the process on the girl's other arm. "Tell me where Araduial is and no one has to be harmed."
"Except Araduial." Legolas spoke. "Araduial will be forced to stay here. Miss-treated by you and your kind. I won't be saving anyone."
Gayatil was getting angry again. "Then you will sit here and watch as she dies." He hit her hard across the face sending her forward onto the cold floor. "You will watch her suffer. Watch the pain she has to go through. Watch as she draws her last breath."
Gayatil kicked her hard in the side. She whimpered with the pain.
"OK, I will tell you where Araduial is. First you must let Ecargiel go." Legolas spoke quietly into the darkness.
"No, I will let her go when Araduial is back here. And you cannot try to trick us into something that won't work." Gayatil's voice had a hint of excitement.
"If I tell you where she is and you get her here you will not let Ecargiel go." Legolas was determined. "You let her go first."
Gayatil stood thinking for a short while before he spoke again. "Ok," he said at last. "I will let her go. But everyone will pay if you try and trick us."
Legolas nodded gently as Gayatil untied the roped from Ecargiel's hands. She shyly stood up and ran from the room.
"Now tell me where she is Legolas."
"There is a small hut, high amongst the trees of the western side of Mirkwood." Legolas described in great length the place where Araduial would be. His voice shook with nerves as he spoke.
Gayatil closed the door loudly as he hurried from the room. Legolas sat back and tears began to fall from his eyes.
Anastasia Who: I'm glad to see your still here and reviewing. Thank you. And I'm sorry about Legolas. There are only two more chapters left after this now so you'll find out how it all ends soon enough. Not long now.
ElvenRanger13: Yes I met Dom. It was soooooo cool. Anyway, thanks for reading and hope you return for more.
arwen undomiel3: Yeah I just wanna hug him. So tightly! But I can't. He's only a fictional character and I have to keep telling myself that. Anyway, only two more chapters after this now so you'll see how it all ends son. Please keep reviewing.
loveofthering: Only two more chapters now so not long to wait. I hope the ending doesn't disappoint though it might not be what we're all hoping for. Please keep returning to find out and thank you so much for reviewing.
Angel of death: Don't worry about not reviewing. All that maters it that you're here now. I hope you are enjoying this and glad I convinced you into reading Leggy torture for a change.
Michelle Frodo: Ok Ok. I'll be in charge of this torture agency if it keeps you happy. And I just don't want to loose all my reviewers 'cos they think I'm going on about meeting Dom and Sean (though it was soooooo much fun). Anyway, only two chappie left after this so big ending coming up.
Mousegal: Thank you. Glad you like it. Not long 'till the end now so hold tight. I hope you enjoy it.
~Amariel~: Aww poor you. Glad you are still friends though. Anyway, I hope you are still enjoying this story (because you didn't actually say so in your review) but there are only 2 more chapters left after this so not long until the end now. Thank you for reviewing. I love your very funny reviews.