Chapter 11: Emotions
Taking a step forward, Legolas stopped again because Lenae was now facing him with her arrow ready to be fired.
Quickly raising his hand in the air, Legolas called out ' I mean you no harm shadow '
' How do you know and see me elf? ' she gritted
Legolas began to slowly open his hand. Opening it just enough for her to see the pearl clutched in his hand.
' Mithrandir! ' she cried out when she saw the pearl, for it was only Gandalf who had that pearl. Remembering what had happened, her legs suddenly gave way.
Legolas made a step towards her.
' Stop! Do not take another step young prince or else it will be your last! ' Even though she was on the ground. Lenae was still ready to fire her arrow. But Legolas did not heed her threat, so he took another step.
' Ram en tessa '
As soon as Lenae finished casting the spell, an energy field surrounded Legolas preventing him form taking another step.
' Luck is with you young prince for I am not allowed to kill you. But you test my patience and I swear that next time you do it I will surely kill you! ' she said coldly, slowly getting up she staggeredly walked away.
' Tampa! ' (stop) he called out ' Lle tyava quen? ' (do you feel well) he hesitantly asked
Stopping she turned to face Legolas even though she did not want to, but he was a prince and in respect to his stature she should face him when talking. But this not mean that she cannot speak what is in her mind.
' Mani ume lle quena? ' (what did you say) she angrily asked for she only heard mumbles, the energy field was buffering his voice.
' Lle tyava que? ' he asked again
' Mankoi lle irma sint? ' (why do you want to know) she asked with a scowl
' I want to know because you don't look so well, because Mithrandir told me to take care of you and because . . . I care and worry about you ' he replied
' Mankoi? ' (why) she asked again this time she did not scowl
' Because I feel connected to you somehow. Because I know what you are feeling now cause I feel it too. Because after all you did for me and the fellowship I think its time for me to do something for you. '
His words bore into her heart, tears began to flow even though she tried hard to stop them from falling and then she crumpled into the ground. The energy field surrounding Legolas vanished, flooded with emotions Lenae could do nothing but curl into a ball and cry. With the energy field gone, Legolas rushed to her side. Cradling her in his arms he began to comfort her by singing. His voice was so soothing that it seemed to carry away all the hurt and pain she was feeling. She then slowly began to relax and gently fall asleep.
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Waking from her trance-like sleep, Lenae had to shut her eyes closed for the sunlight was glaring. Frowning slightly, she was confused. Its was already morning, she was lying on her bed when she clearly remembered that she was curled up on the ground with Legolas comforting her. When the information of the recent events sunk in, she quickly sat up.
' Quel amrun ' (good morning) a cheerful voice called out
Turning to face the source of the voice, she frowned. For she saw Legolas making his way towards her and in his hands was a plate of food.
' Malia ten vasa? ' (care for some food) he asked with a smile as he sat down beside her and placed the plate in front of her.
Attempting to stand from her seated position, Legolas held her down.
' Mani naa lle umien? ' (what are you doing) she snapped
' Stopping you from getting up, you are still not well my lady. You should rest ' was his reply
' Lady! ' she shouted ' How dare you insult me by calling me a lady! '
Legolas paled, he slowly scooted backwards. He could feel and see that she was extremely upset
' Amin hiraetha ' (I am sorry) he said softly ' Amin caela n'noa ( I have no idea) that it is an insult to call you a lady ' he stammered
Looking at him, her anger began to subside . . . How can she be angry with him when all he did was call her a lady. And besides it was a custom to call female elves of high rank ladies. And aside from that he also took care of her last night. Accepting the fact that she was wrong, Lenae could only think of one thing.
' Amin hiraetha ' she said softly and hung her head down
Smiling Legolas replied ' No need to be sorry for I am too was at fault. And since our first meeting did not fair well, I suggest we introduce ourselves properly and start anew. ' Standing up, he gave a bow ' Greetings, I am Legolas Greenleaf, son of Thranduil of Mirkwood '
Attempting to stand herself, Lenae's started to sway and began loosing her balance. Quickly coming to her side, Legolas helped her stand. Once regaining her balance and footing, she gave Legolas a bow.
' I am Lenae, captain of the shadow elves, protector of Valinor and of the fellowship '
Swaying again, Legolas helped her back down unto her bed.
' Is everything all right, you seem more ill today than last night? ' he asked. His voice filled with worry.
' I don not know prince Legolas of Mirkwood for I have never experienced this sickness before. But I think sufficient rest would be enough for me to heal for my race is gifted with the power of self-healing. ' she spoke wearily
' Please, try not to call me prince. . . . Legolas would suffice and if it is alright with you I would like to call you Lenae, no more formalities '
Lenae could only give a nod and a smile
' You should rest now for I sense that you are very tired' he said ' Tenna tul're . . . . Quel esta ' (until tomorrow . . rest well). Brushing away a hair that covered her eyes, he then left.
Taking a step forward, Legolas stopped again because Lenae was now facing him with her arrow ready to be fired.
Quickly raising his hand in the air, Legolas called out ' I mean you no harm shadow '
' How do you know and see me elf? ' she gritted
Legolas began to slowly open his hand. Opening it just enough for her to see the pearl clutched in his hand.
' Mithrandir! ' she cried out when she saw the pearl, for it was only Gandalf who had that pearl. Remembering what had happened, her legs suddenly gave way.
Legolas made a step towards her.
' Stop! Do not take another step young prince or else it will be your last! ' Even though she was on the ground. Lenae was still ready to fire her arrow. But Legolas did not heed her threat, so he took another step.
' Ram en tessa '
As soon as Lenae finished casting the spell, an energy field surrounded Legolas preventing him form taking another step.
' Luck is with you young prince for I am not allowed to kill you. But you test my patience and I swear that next time you do it I will surely kill you! ' she said coldly, slowly getting up she staggeredly walked away.
' Tampa! ' (stop) he called out ' Lle tyava quen? ' (do you feel well) he hesitantly asked
Stopping she turned to face Legolas even though she did not want to, but he was a prince and in respect to his stature she should face him when talking. But this not mean that she cannot speak what is in her mind.
' Mani ume lle quena? ' (what did you say) she angrily asked for she only heard mumbles, the energy field was buffering his voice.
' Lle tyava que? ' he asked again
' Mankoi lle irma sint? ' (why do you want to know) she asked with a scowl
' I want to know because you don't look so well, because Mithrandir told me to take care of you and because . . . I care and worry about you ' he replied
' Mankoi? ' (why) she asked again this time she did not scowl
' Because I feel connected to you somehow. Because I know what you are feeling now cause I feel it too. Because after all you did for me and the fellowship I think its time for me to do something for you. '
His words bore into her heart, tears began to flow even though she tried hard to stop them from falling and then she crumpled into the ground. The energy field surrounding Legolas vanished, flooded with emotions Lenae could do nothing but curl into a ball and cry. With the energy field gone, Legolas rushed to her side. Cradling her in his arms he began to comfort her by singing. His voice was so soothing that it seemed to carry away all the hurt and pain she was feeling. She then slowly began to relax and gently fall asleep.
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Waking from her trance-like sleep, Lenae had to shut her eyes closed for the sunlight was glaring. Frowning slightly, she was confused. Its was already morning, she was lying on her bed when she clearly remembered that she was curled up on the ground with Legolas comforting her. When the information of the recent events sunk in, she quickly sat up.
' Quel amrun ' (good morning) a cheerful voice called out
Turning to face the source of the voice, she frowned. For she saw Legolas making his way towards her and in his hands was a plate of food.
' Malia ten vasa? ' (care for some food) he asked with a smile as he sat down beside her and placed the plate in front of her.
Attempting to stand from her seated position, Legolas held her down.
' Mani naa lle umien? ' (what are you doing) she snapped
' Stopping you from getting up, you are still not well my lady. You should rest ' was his reply
' Lady! ' she shouted ' How dare you insult me by calling me a lady! '
Legolas paled, he slowly scooted backwards. He could feel and see that she was extremely upset
' Amin hiraetha ' (I am sorry) he said softly ' Amin caela n'noa ( I have no idea) that it is an insult to call you a lady ' he stammered
Looking at him, her anger began to subside . . . How can she be angry with him when all he did was call her a lady. And besides it was a custom to call female elves of high rank ladies. And aside from that he also took care of her last night. Accepting the fact that she was wrong, Lenae could only think of one thing.
' Amin hiraetha ' she said softly and hung her head down
Smiling Legolas replied ' No need to be sorry for I am too was at fault. And since our first meeting did not fair well, I suggest we introduce ourselves properly and start anew. ' Standing up, he gave a bow ' Greetings, I am Legolas Greenleaf, son of Thranduil of Mirkwood '
Attempting to stand herself, Lenae's started to sway and began loosing her balance. Quickly coming to her side, Legolas helped her stand. Once regaining her balance and footing, she gave Legolas a bow.
' I am Lenae, captain of the shadow elves, protector of Valinor and of the fellowship '
Swaying again, Legolas helped her back down unto her bed.
' Is everything all right, you seem more ill today than last night? ' he asked. His voice filled with worry.
' I don not know prince Legolas of Mirkwood for I have never experienced this sickness before. But I think sufficient rest would be enough for me to heal for my race is gifted with the power of self-healing. ' she spoke wearily
' Please, try not to call me prince. . . . Legolas would suffice and if it is alright with you I would like to call you Lenae, no more formalities '
Lenae could only give a nod and a smile
' You should rest now for I sense that you are very tired' he said ' Tenna tul're . . . . Quel esta ' (until tomorrow . . rest well). Brushing away a hair that covered her eyes, he then left.