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A/N:
Yu: Glad you like it. I apologise if I'm making Thranduil too mean to Legolas, no actually I love it.
Wynjara: Thanks I so pleased you like it. The idea of Legolas and Aragorn getting married seems to be very popular and I love writing it.
Emily: I do try to update as regularly as I can because I know that it's awful when you don't get an update when you're expecting one so I hope I'm doing alright.
Thank you for all your comments. I really do appreciate them. On with the story and will Aragorn say "yes"???
Ch 17 A Most Magical Night
Aragorn's complete state of shock was quickly replaced by a look of love and amazement. He smiled brightly and pulled Legolas towards him and kissed him, he was no longer worried about the people watching him. He pulled away.
"I love you so much." He said gazing into Legolas' bright blue eyes. As he did he couldn't help but notice the pain hidden behind them. His face turned to worry and concern.
Legolas noticed this and reassured him. "Tonight is special, do not worry about me. Enjoy yourself. Come, your father is waiting, he had agreed to perform the ceremony."
Aragorn nodded and turned to face his father. Legolas took him by the hand and walked with him down the aisle. Surprisingly they got happy looks from all those in the seats. Most stood and bowed for the Prince and the adoptive son of their Lord. Aragorn noticed that Legolas was beginning to lean on him slightly but he was trying his best to stand tall even though he was obviously tired. Aragorn shot him a look but his face was proud, if not a little pale as he nodded his thanks to the people congratulating them. Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir were at the front and bowed and smiled as they walked past.
They reached the alter and knelt before Elrond. Legolas found this hard and both Aragorn and Elrond noticed and looked at each other. They also noticed the trembling, the rapid breathing and the pain that Legolas tried so hard to disguise. Legolas saw the concern on their faces and smiled before bowing his head. Elrond nodded and began the ceremony.
After a lot of talking from Elrond and a short speech from Legolas about Aragorn and their love for one another the ceremony was complete. Elrond gave them his blessing and informed all the guests that the party would be held under the stars. Legolas and Aragorn walked back down the aisle and smiled at the Elves that were clapping enthusiastically at the new union.
The tiredness was still very obvious on Legolas' pale face. Aragorn looked across at him to find him looking nervously about him. He gripped Aragorn's hand tightly and looked up at him desperately. Aragorn glanced questioningly at him. Before he could ask Legolas if he was alright he almost collapsed onto the floor but luckily Aragorn saw it coming and caught him and picked him up in his arms. Legolas leaned against him and thanked him when the Elves in the audience assumed that Aragorn carrying him was just another romantic gesture. Elrond, however, knew better. He rushed towards them trying to make it look like everything was alright.
Aragorn reached the entrance to the house and slammed the door behind him as he placed Legolas on the floor against the wall. He unbuttoned Legolas' collar and noticed how strained his breathing was. His eyes were filled with pain and panic.
"Aragorn, I can't breathe." He gasped grabbing at the man with frantic hands.
At that moment Elrond burst through the doors and ran towards Aragorn and Legolas who were sitting on the floor.
"Aragorn?" He said noticing the wild look in his son's eyes.
"He can't breathe Ada, help him." Aragorn begged.
"Go fetch some herbs. Aragorn, calm down. Now go." Aragorn nodded and ran down the hall to the storeroom.
Meanwhile Elrond was trying to calm Legolas down.
"Legolas, look at me. Look at me. Try to breathe slowly, calmly. It's alright."
"I can't."
"You can. Breathe."
"It hurts. Ada! It hurts."
"It's alright Legolas. I'm here, just calm down. Slowly breathe."
Legolas slowed his breathing but he still gasped whenever he felt a wave of pain go through him. Elrond kept a hand on his shoulder for support. Finally Legolas was calm. Aragorn came running around the corner with all the things he thought Elrond might need. He almost threw himself to the floor in front of Legolas and handed the medical things to Elrond who was still talking to Legolas.
"Legolas, this will help you breathe better. I'm going to give you something for the pain and it'll help you sleep." Elrond crushed some herbs together "Then we should get you back to your rooms. You need to rest."
"No." Legolas shouted. "I want to be out there with Aragorn."
"Legolas the poison is doing this to you. It won't help if you don't rest. These herbs will make you drowsy."
"I don't care, tonight is my wedding night. I don't want to sleep through it all." Legolas shouted. "If that means that I don't get the herbs then I won't have them." He started to stand up but collapsed back to the ground grasping his poisoned wound in pain. Elrond and Aragorn eased him back down.
"Legolas please." Elrod begged.
"No." He shouted. Elrond looked over to Aragorn who nodded that Aragorn should do as Legolas wanted as nothing would change his mind.
"Alright but as soon as the party's over I want you to rest. Promise me." Elrond looked sternly at Legolas.
"I promise." Legolas said.
"I don't know how long this will last. It might make you feel tired. I can't make this go away."
"Alright. Thank you." Legolas said taking the herb tea Elrond had handed him. "For everything." Elrond nodded and got up. He held out his hand to Legolas who took it gratefully. Elrond and Aragorn helped the tired Legolas up.
"We'll be out in a minute." Aragorn said. Elrond turned and left leaving Legolas and Aragorn alone.
"Are you sure you don't want to go and lay down? Maybe you'll feel better afterwards." Aragorn asked doing Legolas' open collar up.
"I already told you, this is our special night I want to be here with you." Legolas said straightening and looking firmly at his partner.
"If that's what you want." Aragorn sighed. He kissed Legolas and smiled knowing he would never change his mind.
They walked slowly out to the garden and began greeting and thanking the guests who were enthusiastically thanking them for the party and congratulating them on their marriage. Aragorn spotted Elrond doing the same but occasionally looking around him to check on Legolas who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself. However, neither Aragorn or Elrond missed the pain in the Prince's eyes, something he couldn't hide from them.
After a few hours of partying and storytelling and singing the party was beginning to die down. Many of the younger Elves and the servants had already left. Still there were many people left and Legolas and Aragorn had spent most of the night talking to the Elves wanting to know everything about their relationship. Legolas had also listened to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen bragging about how they had managed to keep Aragorn busy for so long and Legolas had to respect them for completing the difficult task so well.
It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that Aragorn and Legolas got to actually speak to each other without being surrounded completely by other people. The band had slowed the music to a romantic piece and the remaining Elves had forced the newly wed couple to join the slow romantic dance.
Legolas had eagerly agreed, glad that he could finally spend some time with his husband. They began to dance and at first said nothing, neither wanting to spoil the perfect moment. Legolas just leaned against Aragorn, listened to the music and slowly danced. For a moment Aragorn thought that maybe Legolas had fallen asleep against him but he was corrected when Legolas finally spoke.
"I have enjoyed tonight so much. Have you?"
"Of course. I just can't believe that you arranged all this." He held Legolas tighter. "And without me knowing." He grinned.
"Unfortunately I can take no credit for it. Lord Elrond arranged it all with the help of the servants, and your brothers and sister kept you away from the gardens."
"They did a good job. Tonight was."
"..Magical." Legolas finished his sentence and Aragorn nodded in agreement.
"Every second I spend with you is magical." Aragorn whispered.
"I thought we should get married under the stars. I know you love them." Legolas looked up to the starlit sky and smiled. It was as if they were shining brightly just for the happy couple that night.
"Yes but you are the one that loves them most. You would sleep out here if you could."
"I was born to sleep under the stars. Unlike some." Legolas hit out playfully at Aragorn who just kissed him softly.
They continued the slow dance and only later did they realise that they were the only ones left on the dance floor and that the band had already finished playing, and yet they continued their dance.
"I wish Ada could have been here. I will have to inform him, it is my duty as his son." Legolas sighed.
"Let us not worry about your father tonight. We will send word soon."
"I wouldn't like to be that messenger." Legolas laughed, leaning his head against Aragorn's chest. "You know how angry he will be when he hears about this."
"Right now I don't care about Thranduil all I care about is that we're happy." Legolas nodded against him, Aragorn could feel the weak Legolas leaning against him more.
"Shall we go? There's no one else here anyway and the sun will be coming up soon." Aragorn said pulling away from Legolas but keeping a hand on his arm. He seemed unsteady and pale and most of all tired. Aragorn put his arm around Legolas' shoulders and the Elf leaned against him. Aragorn took hold of his arm with the other hand whilst keeping an arm around Legolas' shoulder.
They walked slowly towards the house. Legolas was trying to pick up his pace but the pain in his wound and the dizziness in his head was almost overpowering, he was certain he would have fallen if Aragorn hadn't been there to help him. Aragorn opened the door and Legolas and him walked tiredly through. Surprisingly a servant was stood there looking like he wanted to help Legolas and Aragorn. Aragorn slowly lead Legolas down the corridor towards their room. Before they turned the corner Aragorn turned around to look at the servant.
"Please go and wake my father, tell him to come to Legolas' room as soon as he can. Tell him it's urgent." Aragorn almost whispered, the servant nodded and turned to get Elrond as instructed. Aragorn was surprised when Legolas said nothing but continued to look to the floor as Aragorn helped him to his room.
After what seemed like an eternity they reached Legolas' room. Aragorn took Legolas' tunic off as the Elf sat down on the bed. Legolas pulled his legs onto the bed and laid down. Aragorn pulled Legolas' boots off and covered him with a sheet. He went to the dresser with the herbs and healing equipment on and quickly soaked a flannel in cold water and walked back over to the bed. When he placed the flannel on Legolas' forehead the Elf began to shake slightly at the coldness and Aragorn had to use all his will power not to remove it. It might make Legolas feel worse but he knew he had to cool Legolas' fever. The cries from Legolas were heart breaking and Aragorn wished he could do something but he forced himself to wait for his father, he would know what to do.
Aragorn sat down next to Legolas on the bed and held his hand tightly. He whispered soft Elvish to him, hoping to calm him. He tried to clear the tears from his eyes without allowing them to fall but it was no use, to hear his husband crying out in pain was almost too much for Aragorn. He willed Elrond to hurry. It seemed like a long time before his father finally opened the door and swept into the room. He went straight towards them with a worried look on his face.
"I put a cold flannel on him to keep him cool but it seems to have made him worse." Aragorn said desperately, Elrond could hardly hear the words, they were so rushed and filled with pain.
"You did the right thing Estel." Elrond reassured him as he started examining Legolas.
"I.he was so weak. I only just got him back here, then he collapsed on the bed. Ada, please don't let him die. Please help him." Aragorn pleaded looking wildly at his father.
"I will do my best but I'm going to need you to stay calm. Go wake your brothers, I may need their help. Take a few deep breaths before you return. Legolas needs you to be strong. You are no good to him like this." Aragorn nodded and ran out of the room to fetch his brothers who he prayed were simply in their rooms so he wouldn't have to search all of Imladris for them. He raced to their rooms and dregged them from their beds telling them quickly what happened although that didn't help them a lot. He spoke so quickly they couldn't understand what he was saying. They just allowed themselves to be lead through the halls.
Meanwhile Elrond was mixing herbs together in hope of at least making Legolas more comfortable. The Elf was twisting in the bed and shaking uncontrollably. He shouted Aragorn's name occasionally although most things he said made little sense.
A/N:
Yu: Glad you like it. I apologise if I'm making Thranduil too mean to Legolas, no actually I love it.
Wynjara: Thanks I so pleased you like it. The idea of Legolas and Aragorn getting married seems to be very popular and I love writing it.
Emily: I do try to update as regularly as I can because I know that it's awful when you don't get an update when you're expecting one so I hope I'm doing alright.
Thank you for all your comments. I really do appreciate them. On with the story and will Aragorn say "yes"???
Ch 17 A Most Magical Night
Aragorn's complete state of shock was quickly replaced by a look of love and amazement. He smiled brightly and pulled Legolas towards him and kissed him, he was no longer worried about the people watching him. He pulled away.
"I love you so much." He said gazing into Legolas' bright blue eyes. As he did he couldn't help but notice the pain hidden behind them. His face turned to worry and concern.
Legolas noticed this and reassured him. "Tonight is special, do not worry about me. Enjoy yourself. Come, your father is waiting, he had agreed to perform the ceremony."
Aragorn nodded and turned to face his father. Legolas took him by the hand and walked with him down the aisle. Surprisingly they got happy looks from all those in the seats. Most stood and bowed for the Prince and the adoptive son of their Lord. Aragorn noticed that Legolas was beginning to lean on him slightly but he was trying his best to stand tall even though he was obviously tired. Aragorn shot him a look but his face was proud, if not a little pale as he nodded his thanks to the people congratulating them. Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir were at the front and bowed and smiled as they walked past.
They reached the alter and knelt before Elrond. Legolas found this hard and both Aragorn and Elrond noticed and looked at each other. They also noticed the trembling, the rapid breathing and the pain that Legolas tried so hard to disguise. Legolas saw the concern on their faces and smiled before bowing his head. Elrond nodded and began the ceremony.
After a lot of talking from Elrond and a short speech from Legolas about Aragorn and their love for one another the ceremony was complete. Elrond gave them his blessing and informed all the guests that the party would be held under the stars. Legolas and Aragorn walked back down the aisle and smiled at the Elves that were clapping enthusiastically at the new union.
The tiredness was still very obvious on Legolas' pale face. Aragorn looked across at him to find him looking nervously about him. He gripped Aragorn's hand tightly and looked up at him desperately. Aragorn glanced questioningly at him. Before he could ask Legolas if he was alright he almost collapsed onto the floor but luckily Aragorn saw it coming and caught him and picked him up in his arms. Legolas leaned against him and thanked him when the Elves in the audience assumed that Aragorn carrying him was just another romantic gesture. Elrond, however, knew better. He rushed towards them trying to make it look like everything was alright.
Aragorn reached the entrance to the house and slammed the door behind him as he placed Legolas on the floor against the wall. He unbuttoned Legolas' collar and noticed how strained his breathing was. His eyes were filled with pain and panic.
"Aragorn, I can't breathe." He gasped grabbing at the man with frantic hands.
At that moment Elrond burst through the doors and ran towards Aragorn and Legolas who were sitting on the floor.
"Aragorn?" He said noticing the wild look in his son's eyes.
"He can't breathe Ada, help him." Aragorn begged.
"Go fetch some herbs. Aragorn, calm down. Now go." Aragorn nodded and ran down the hall to the storeroom.
Meanwhile Elrond was trying to calm Legolas down.
"Legolas, look at me. Look at me. Try to breathe slowly, calmly. It's alright."
"I can't."
"You can. Breathe."
"It hurts. Ada! It hurts."
"It's alright Legolas. I'm here, just calm down. Slowly breathe."
Legolas slowed his breathing but he still gasped whenever he felt a wave of pain go through him. Elrond kept a hand on his shoulder for support. Finally Legolas was calm. Aragorn came running around the corner with all the things he thought Elrond might need. He almost threw himself to the floor in front of Legolas and handed the medical things to Elrond who was still talking to Legolas.
"Legolas, this will help you breathe better. I'm going to give you something for the pain and it'll help you sleep." Elrond crushed some herbs together "Then we should get you back to your rooms. You need to rest."
"No." Legolas shouted. "I want to be out there with Aragorn."
"Legolas the poison is doing this to you. It won't help if you don't rest. These herbs will make you drowsy."
"I don't care, tonight is my wedding night. I don't want to sleep through it all." Legolas shouted. "If that means that I don't get the herbs then I won't have them." He started to stand up but collapsed back to the ground grasping his poisoned wound in pain. Elrond and Aragorn eased him back down.
"Legolas please." Elrod begged.
"No." He shouted. Elrond looked over to Aragorn who nodded that Aragorn should do as Legolas wanted as nothing would change his mind.
"Alright but as soon as the party's over I want you to rest. Promise me." Elrond looked sternly at Legolas.
"I promise." Legolas said.
"I don't know how long this will last. It might make you feel tired. I can't make this go away."
"Alright. Thank you." Legolas said taking the herb tea Elrond had handed him. "For everything." Elrond nodded and got up. He held out his hand to Legolas who took it gratefully. Elrond and Aragorn helped the tired Legolas up.
"We'll be out in a minute." Aragorn said. Elrond turned and left leaving Legolas and Aragorn alone.
"Are you sure you don't want to go and lay down? Maybe you'll feel better afterwards." Aragorn asked doing Legolas' open collar up.
"I already told you, this is our special night I want to be here with you." Legolas said straightening and looking firmly at his partner.
"If that's what you want." Aragorn sighed. He kissed Legolas and smiled knowing he would never change his mind.
They walked slowly out to the garden and began greeting and thanking the guests who were enthusiastically thanking them for the party and congratulating them on their marriage. Aragorn spotted Elrond doing the same but occasionally looking around him to check on Legolas who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself. However, neither Aragorn or Elrond missed the pain in the Prince's eyes, something he couldn't hide from them.
After a few hours of partying and storytelling and singing the party was beginning to die down. Many of the younger Elves and the servants had already left. Still there were many people left and Legolas and Aragorn had spent most of the night talking to the Elves wanting to know everything about their relationship. Legolas had also listened to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen bragging about how they had managed to keep Aragorn busy for so long and Legolas had to respect them for completing the difficult task so well.
It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that Aragorn and Legolas got to actually speak to each other without being surrounded completely by other people. The band had slowed the music to a romantic piece and the remaining Elves had forced the newly wed couple to join the slow romantic dance.
Legolas had eagerly agreed, glad that he could finally spend some time with his husband. They began to dance and at first said nothing, neither wanting to spoil the perfect moment. Legolas just leaned against Aragorn, listened to the music and slowly danced. For a moment Aragorn thought that maybe Legolas had fallen asleep against him but he was corrected when Legolas finally spoke.
"I have enjoyed tonight so much. Have you?"
"Of course. I just can't believe that you arranged all this." He held Legolas tighter. "And without me knowing." He grinned.
"Unfortunately I can take no credit for it. Lord Elrond arranged it all with the help of the servants, and your brothers and sister kept you away from the gardens."
"They did a good job. Tonight was."
"..Magical." Legolas finished his sentence and Aragorn nodded in agreement.
"Every second I spend with you is magical." Aragorn whispered.
"I thought we should get married under the stars. I know you love them." Legolas looked up to the starlit sky and smiled. It was as if they were shining brightly just for the happy couple that night.
"Yes but you are the one that loves them most. You would sleep out here if you could."
"I was born to sleep under the stars. Unlike some." Legolas hit out playfully at Aragorn who just kissed him softly.
They continued the slow dance and only later did they realise that they were the only ones left on the dance floor and that the band had already finished playing, and yet they continued their dance.
"I wish Ada could have been here. I will have to inform him, it is my duty as his son." Legolas sighed.
"Let us not worry about your father tonight. We will send word soon."
"I wouldn't like to be that messenger." Legolas laughed, leaning his head against Aragorn's chest. "You know how angry he will be when he hears about this."
"Right now I don't care about Thranduil all I care about is that we're happy." Legolas nodded against him, Aragorn could feel the weak Legolas leaning against him more.
"Shall we go? There's no one else here anyway and the sun will be coming up soon." Aragorn said pulling away from Legolas but keeping a hand on his arm. He seemed unsteady and pale and most of all tired. Aragorn put his arm around Legolas' shoulders and the Elf leaned against him. Aragorn took hold of his arm with the other hand whilst keeping an arm around Legolas' shoulder.
They walked slowly towards the house. Legolas was trying to pick up his pace but the pain in his wound and the dizziness in his head was almost overpowering, he was certain he would have fallen if Aragorn hadn't been there to help him. Aragorn opened the door and Legolas and him walked tiredly through. Surprisingly a servant was stood there looking like he wanted to help Legolas and Aragorn. Aragorn slowly lead Legolas down the corridor towards their room. Before they turned the corner Aragorn turned around to look at the servant.
"Please go and wake my father, tell him to come to Legolas' room as soon as he can. Tell him it's urgent." Aragorn almost whispered, the servant nodded and turned to get Elrond as instructed. Aragorn was surprised when Legolas said nothing but continued to look to the floor as Aragorn helped him to his room.
After what seemed like an eternity they reached Legolas' room. Aragorn took Legolas' tunic off as the Elf sat down on the bed. Legolas pulled his legs onto the bed and laid down. Aragorn pulled Legolas' boots off and covered him with a sheet. He went to the dresser with the herbs and healing equipment on and quickly soaked a flannel in cold water and walked back over to the bed. When he placed the flannel on Legolas' forehead the Elf began to shake slightly at the coldness and Aragorn had to use all his will power not to remove it. It might make Legolas feel worse but he knew he had to cool Legolas' fever. The cries from Legolas were heart breaking and Aragorn wished he could do something but he forced himself to wait for his father, he would know what to do.
Aragorn sat down next to Legolas on the bed and held his hand tightly. He whispered soft Elvish to him, hoping to calm him. He tried to clear the tears from his eyes without allowing them to fall but it was no use, to hear his husband crying out in pain was almost too much for Aragorn. He willed Elrond to hurry. It seemed like a long time before his father finally opened the door and swept into the room. He went straight towards them with a worried look on his face.
"I put a cold flannel on him to keep him cool but it seems to have made him worse." Aragorn said desperately, Elrond could hardly hear the words, they were so rushed and filled with pain.
"You did the right thing Estel." Elrond reassured him as he started examining Legolas.
"I.he was so weak. I only just got him back here, then he collapsed on the bed. Ada, please don't let him die. Please help him." Aragorn pleaded looking wildly at his father.
"I will do my best but I'm going to need you to stay calm. Go wake your brothers, I may need their help. Take a few deep breaths before you return. Legolas needs you to be strong. You are no good to him like this." Aragorn nodded and ran out of the room to fetch his brothers who he prayed were simply in their rooms so he wouldn't have to search all of Imladris for them. He raced to their rooms and dregged them from their beds telling them quickly what happened although that didn't help them a lot. He spoke so quickly they couldn't understand what he was saying. They just allowed themselves to be lead through the halls.
Meanwhile Elrond was mixing herbs together in hope of at least making Legolas more comfortable. The Elf was twisting in the bed and shaking uncontrollably. He shouted Aragorn's name occasionally although most things he said made little sense.