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Tolkien. I only use them and put them back when I've finished.
Legolas4me: Wow, thank you so much. I love it when I get reviews like that. I hope you keep reading.
SO: Well, thanks for the review. Ok the girl is not a major part of the story, she was just there to show that even though Legolas was hurt he still helped people, including Aragorn. She won't be appearing again but was important to that chapter. She wasn't a "really powerful being" just an ordinary girl who Legolas and Aragorn saved, after all they are the heroes. I don't know what's confusing you about Legolas' feelings, if you mean about Aragorn, he's in love with him. No doubt (wait until later you'll see.) I hope this has cleared up some of the confusion.
A/N: Please just hit that button and send me a review. You're the reason I write. And for my own 'pleasure' of course.
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Ch 6 Relief
At this Aragorn too felt relieved, he knew that neither he nor Legolas could stand up to another gang of Orcs. Legolas pushed himself up and stood tall. He didn't want to appear weak in front of Elladan and Elrohir. Aragorn stood straight and walked forwards as though nothing had happened, although he couldn't hear the footsteps of Legolas behind him he knew the Prince was doing the same.
After a few seconds Elladan and Elrohir came into Aragorn's sight. They looked at Aragorn in surprise for some reason they had not heard them coming. Aragorn looked at them, they were smiling happily as usual, nothing ever seemed to dampen their spirits. Their smiles remained even though they clearly saw the state the two travellers were in. The twins reached them and immediately Elladan threw his arms around Aragorn who tried to resist leaning all his weight against his brother. Elladan was promptly replaced by Elrohir. Aragorn waited for a moment before pulling away from the twin's grip.
"You are late Estel." Elladan smiled.
"Yes, we ran into some trouble, a band of Orcs. We thought it best to remain in the woods. Prince Legolas was injured and we ran into another band of Orcs and freed a young girl. We had to get back here. I wish for father to help him."
Legolas held his head high as he saw the twins looking at his bloodstained tunic. He was grateful when Aragorn interrupted their staring. The twins agreed to escort them back to Rivendell.
Legolas couldn't help but notice the uncomfortable silence that went with the short walk to the gates of Rivendell. Legolas knew that the twins didn't like the fact that Thranduil's son was in Rivendell.
When they reached the gates the guards stood to attention and opened the gates for the party. Legolas tried to hide the pain in his eyes. Aragorn admired the Elf's endurance but slowed to be at his side in case he should no longer be able to keep up the act, still Aragorn couldn't believe how strong he looked. He walked with ease and grace and ignored the looks he got when people noticed the blood on his green tunic.
They walked through Rivendell until they reached the House of Elrond. He was standing at the top of the steps waiting for Aragorn. Despite the fact that he was meant to be supporting Legolas, Aragorn couldn't resist running up the steps to greet his father. He threw his arms around his father who returned the embrace. Legolas walked up the steps unaided and slowly but on his own. Elladan and Elrohir stood at the bottom of the steps and when Elrond nodded to them they left to attend their duties. When they were gone Elrond exchanged some quiet words with his son. Neither seemed to remember that Legolas was there. Aragorn finally turned to see Legolas struggling up the steps. Elrond noticed this too and shot a worried glance towards his son. Legolas tripped on a step and fell. Aragorn rushed down the steps and was instantly at Legolas' side.
Aragorn helped the pale Elf to his feet. For the first time Legolas leaned against him. Elrond soon joined them and placed his powerful hand on Legolas' forehead. Legolas said nothing but when Elrond removed his hand Legolas fell against Aragorn who grabbed him and quickly had him in his arms. He held the Elf, admiring his beauty despite his condition. He carried him up the stairs to the houses of healing.
When Legolas was placed on the bed Elrond bent down and slowly lifted his tunic. He was confronted with the bandage Aragorn had applied which was now soaked in blood. Elrond gently took it off and gently touched the wound, he felt the sleeping Legolas recoil slightly. Elrond examined the rest of Legolas' body saying nothing to the eagerly awaiting Aragorn who was obviously worried about his lover.
Elrond had never approved of them being more than childhood friends. Aragorn had never listened to him and over time Elrond had come to ignore their relationship although Elrond had been cold, but not impolite, to the man his son loved.
Aragorn watched Elrond look over Legolas' body. Even though he knew how serious this was he couldn't help but think how amazing Legolas was. Aragorn found himself completely entranced by the beautiful form of the sleeping Elf. Elrond saw this, he also saw the tiredness and worry in Aragorn's eyes. Suddenly the worry was gone and all he saw was enchantment.
"My son, why don't you go and rest? Legolas will be well looked after I can assure you."
He smiled at Aragorn to prove that he would not just abandon the love of his son's life. Aragorn was not sure whether he should just leave Legolas but the look in his father's eye told him it was alright. Elrond nodded as if to confirm what Aragorn was thinking. Before he left Aragorn leaned over to Legolas and kissed him gently on the forehead. Elrond watched him with fascination. It amazed him that his foster son could show such affection for someone who his father disapproved of. Elrond was aware that Aragorn was comfortable with his relationship with Legolas even though most of Rivendell were against it, including himself. This never seemed to affect his decision even when Arwen had argued with Aragorn about it. He had not been deterred.
"I will look after him Aragorn." Elrond said when he saw the look of concern in Aragorn's eyes. Aragorn slowly nodded before staring right into Elrond's eyes as if to check that his father was telling him the truth. For the first time he saw that there was actually concern in Elrond's eyes about Legolas. This reassured him but also frightened him. Elrond was a very skilled healer and Aragorn had rarely seen his father concerned about a patient, especially one he didn't like.
Even though he didn't want to leave Legolas Aragorn forced himself to walk out the door. He closed it slowly behind him, getting one last look at the beautiful Elf. He closed the door fully and leaned back against the cold wall behind him. He closed his eyes and listened to the silence. It was the first time since that night that he had been able to relax even though his mind kept going back to Legolas. He had come so close to losing him and it scared him when he thought about what he would have done without his love. He tried to push the thoughts to the back of his mind.
He thought he heard a sound and reluctantly opened his eyes. At his side was Elladan. He was looking at Aragorn, face filled with concern.
"Are you alright brother?" He asked gently.
"Yes, it has been a long few days, I am merely tired."
"No doubt you journey was tiring. Allow me to escort you to your room I will take a look at your wounds. You neglect yourself Estel." He smiled grimly.
Aragorn just nodded. He didn't want his brother fussing over him but he also knew that Elladan would not give up until he got his way. They walked down the hall in silence. Aragorn could feel Elladan watching him. He tried his best to hide his feelings but he was aware that he could hide nothing from his brother.
They reached Aragorn's room and went inside. Immediately Aragorn sat down heavily on the bed. He sighed and could have almost fallen asleep right there. He felt his eyelids growing heavy. He felt Elladan gently touch his arm and realised that he had almost fallen asleep.
"I should look at your wounds and then you can get some sleep."
Aragorn nodded and allowed Elladan to put a bandage around his arm.
"I know you're worried about Legolas but I think you should think of yourself for a while and rest."
"Will you wake me if anything changes with him? Please brother." Elladan nodded in response. "Thank you." Aragorn said as he lay back on the bed and closed his eyes. Elladan knew the man was asleep. He watched Aragorn sleep for a while before leaving the room and closing the door silently behind him.
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Meanwhile in Elrond's healing room Legolas was still asleep, several people had just begun to move away after clearing up Legolas. He was now laying undressed and cleaned up with a thin blanket over him. Elrond had to put a bandage on the wound, whilst he was doing that he was racking his brain trying to figure out what poison was in Legolas' body. As he was thinking about this Elladan walked silently in and stood still next to his father.
"Is Estel alright?" Elrond asked not taking his eyes off the sleeping form of Legolas.
"He is sleeping. He had a small wound on his arm but there is no poison, he will be fine. What about Legolas?"
"I am not sure ion nin, he is clearly not well. The poison in his blood is affecting him in some way but I am not sure what it is or how to treat it."
"That is not good father. You know how dangerous Orc poison can be. Few recover and those who do usually live to regret it." Elladan sighed and Elrond merely nodded.
He knew his son was right and although he didn't like Legolas or approve of his relationship with his son he couldn't help but feel sorry for the young Elf. He felt Elladan staring at him. Elrond got up and walked towards the door and caught the attention of his son who was still looking at Legolas with curiosity. He caught his father's signal and moved away towards the door. They left silently and walked down the hall talking about what may have happened to Legolas.
When Elrond and Elladan had left Legolas' room a servant went into his room to look after the Prince of Mirkwood just as Elrond had instructed. He would watch over him whilst Elrond was away. He actually quite liked the job; to watch over such a fair Elf was the best job in Rivendell. He settled himself into a chair by the bedside and watched the Prince sleep. Occasionally Legolas let out a deep breath, which sometimes converted into a small whimper.
Legolas4me: Wow, thank you so much. I love it when I get reviews like that. I hope you keep reading.
SO: Well, thanks for the review. Ok the girl is not a major part of the story, she was just there to show that even though Legolas was hurt he still helped people, including Aragorn. She won't be appearing again but was important to that chapter. She wasn't a "really powerful being" just an ordinary girl who Legolas and Aragorn saved, after all they are the heroes. I don't know what's confusing you about Legolas' feelings, if you mean about Aragorn, he's in love with him. No doubt (wait until later you'll see.) I hope this has cleared up some of the confusion.
A/N: Please just hit that button and send me a review. You're the reason I write. And for my own 'pleasure' of course.
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Ch 6 Relief
At this Aragorn too felt relieved, he knew that neither he nor Legolas could stand up to another gang of Orcs. Legolas pushed himself up and stood tall. He didn't want to appear weak in front of Elladan and Elrohir. Aragorn stood straight and walked forwards as though nothing had happened, although he couldn't hear the footsteps of Legolas behind him he knew the Prince was doing the same.
After a few seconds Elladan and Elrohir came into Aragorn's sight. They looked at Aragorn in surprise for some reason they had not heard them coming. Aragorn looked at them, they were smiling happily as usual, nothing ever seemed to dampen their spirits. Their smiles remained even though they clearly saw the state the two travellers were in. The twins reached them and immediately Elladan threw his arms around Aragorn who tried to resist leaning all his weight against his brother. Elladan was promptly replaced by Elrohir. Aragorn waited for a moment before pulling away from the twin's grip.
"You are late Estel." Elladan smiled.
"Yes, we ran into some trouble, a band of Orcs. We thought it best to remain in the woods. Prince Legolas was injured and we ran into another band of Orcs and freed a young girl. We had to get back here. I wish for father to help him."
Legolas held his head high as he saw the twins looking at his bloodstained tunic. He was grateful when Aragorn interrupted their staring. The twins agreed to escort them back to Rivendell.
Legolas couldn't help but notice the uncomfortable silence that went with the short walk to the gates of Rivendell. Legolas knew that the twins didn't like the fact that Thranduil's son was in Rivendell.
When they reached the gates the guards stood to attention and opened the gates for the party. Legolas tried to hide the pain in his eyes. Aragorn admired the Elf's endurance but slowed to be at his side in case he should no longer be able to keep up the act, still Aragorn couldn't believe how strong he looked. He walked with ease and grace and ignored the looks he got when people noticed the blood on his green tunic.
They walked through Rivendell until they reached the House of Elrond. He was standing at the top of the steps waiting for Aragorn. Despite the fact that he was meant to be supporting Legolas, Aragorn couldn't resist running up the steps to greet his father. He threw his arms around his father who returned the embrace. Legolas walked up the steps unaided and slowly but on his own. Elladan and Elrohir stood at the bottom of the steps and when Elrond nodded to them they left to attend their duties. When they were gone Elrond exchanged some quiet words with his son. Neither seemed to remember that Legolas was there. Aragorn finally turned to see Legolas struggling up the steps. Elrond noticed this too and shot a worried glance towards his son. Legolas tripped on a step and fell. Aragorn rushed down the steps and was instantly at Legolas' side.
Aragorn helped the pale Elf to his feet. For the first time Legolas leaned against him. Elrond soon joined them and placed his powerful hand on Legolas' forehead. Legolas said nothing but when Elrond removed his hand Legolas fell against Aragorn who grabbed him and quickly had him in his arms. He held the Elf, admiring his beauty despite his condition. He carried him up the stairs to the houses of healing.
When Legolas was placed on the bed Elrond bent down and slowly lifted his tunic. He was confronted with the bandage Aragorn had applied which was now soaked in blood. Elrond gently took it off and gently touched the wound, he felt the sleeping Legolas recoil slightly. Elrond examined the rest of Legolas' body saying nothing to the eagerly awaiting Aragorn who was obviously worried about his lover.
Elrond had never approved of them being more than childhood friends. Aragorn had never listened to him and over time Elrond had come to ignore their relationship although Elrond had been cold, but not impolite, to the man his son loved.
Aragorn watched Elrond look over Legolas' body. Even though he knew how serious this was he couldn't help but think how amazing Legolas was. Aragorn found himself completely entranced by the beautiful form of the sleeping Elf. Elrond saw this, he also saw the tiredness and worry in Aragorn's eyes. Suddenly the worry was gone and all he saw was enchantment.
"My son, why don't you go and rest? Legolas will be well looked after I can assure you."
He smiled at Aragorn to prove that he would not just abandon the love of his son's life. Aragorn was not sure whether he should just leave Legolas but the look in his father's eye told him it was alright. Elrond nodded as if to confirm what Aragorn was thinking. Before he left Aragorn leaned over to Legolas and kissed him gently on the forehead. Elrond watched him with fascination. It amazed him that his foster son could show such affection for someone who his father disapproved of. Elrond was aware that Aragorn was comfortable with his relationship with Legolas even though most of Rivendell were against it, including himself. This never seemed to affect his decision even when Arwen had argued with Aragorn about it. He had not been deterred.
"I will look after him Aragorn." Elrond said when he saw the look of concern in Aragorn's eyes. Aragorn slowly nodded before staring right into Elrond's eyes as if to check that his father was telling him the truth. For the first time he saw that there was actually concern in Elrond's eyes about Legolas. This reassured him but also frightened him. Elrond was a very skilled healer and Aragorn had rarely seen his father concerned about a patient, especially one he didn't like.
Even though he didn't want to leave Legolas Aragorn forced himself to walk out the door. He closed it slowly behind him, getting one last look at the beautiful Elf. He closed the door fully and leaned back against the cold wall behind him. He closed his eyes and listened to the silence. It was the first time since that night that he had been able to relax even though his mind kept going back to Legolas. He had come so close to losing him and it scared him when he thought about what he would have done without his love. He tried to push the thoughts to the back of his mind.
He thought he heard a sound and reluctantly opened his eyes. At his side was Elladan. He was looking at Aragorn, face filled with concern.
"Are you alright brother?" He asked gently.
"Yes, it has been a long few days, I am merely tired."
"No doubt you journey was tiring. Allow me to escort you to your room I will take a look at your wounds. You neglect yourself Estel." He smiled grimly.
Aragorn just nodded. He didn't want his brother fussing over him but he also knew that Elladan would not give up until he got his way. They walked down the hall in silence. Aragorn could feel Elladan watching him. He tried his best to hide his feelings but he was aware that he could hide nothing from his brother.
They reached Aragorn's room and went inside. Immediately Aragorn sat down heavily on the bed. He sighed and could have almost fallen asleep right there. He felt his eyelids growing heavy. He felt Elladan gently touch his arm and realised that he had almost fallen asleep.
"I should look at your wounds and then you can get some sleep."
Aragorn nodded and allowed Elladan to put a bandage around his arm.
"I know you're worried about Legolas but I think you should think of yourself for a while and rest."
"Will you wake me if anything changes with him? Please brother." Elladan nodded in response. "Thank you." Aragorn said as he lay back on the bed and closed his eyes. Elladan knew the man was asleep. He watched Aragorn sleep for a while before leaving the room and closing the door silently behind him.
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Meanwhile in Elrond's healing room Legolas was still asleep, several people had just begun to move away after clearing up Legolas. He was now laying undressed and cleaned up with a thin blanket over him. Elrond had to put a bandage on the wound, whilst he was doing that he was racking his brain trying to figure out what poison was in Legolas' body. As he was thinking about this Elladan walked silently in and stood still next to his father.
"Is Estel alright?" Elrond asked not taking his eyes off the sleeping form of Legolas.
"He is sleeping. He had a small wound on his arm but there is no poison, he will be fine. What about Legolas?"
"I am not sure ion nin, he is clearly not well. The poison in his blood is affecting him in some way but I am not sure what it is or how to treat it."
"That is not good father. You know how dangerous Orc poison can be. Few recover and those who do usually live to regret it." Elladan sighed and Elrond merely nodded.
He knew his son was right and although he didn't like Legolas or approve of his relationship with his son he couldn't help but feel sorry for the young Elf. He felt Elladan staring at him. Elrond got up and walked towards the door and caught the attention of his son who was still looking at Legolas with curiosity. He caught his father's signal and moved away towards the door. They left silently and walked down the hall talking about what may have happened to Legolas.
When Elrond and Elladan had left Legolas' room a servant went into his room to look after the Prince of Mirkwood just as Elrond had instructed. He would watch over him whilst Elrond was away. He actually quite liked the job; to watch over such a fair Elf was the best job in Rivendell. He settled himself into a chair by the bedside and watched the Prince sleep. Occasionally Legolas let out a deep breath, which sometimes converted into a small whimper.