A/N: I as you better well know do not own LOTR and never will. Same for the lyrics. I'm so glad you guys are liking this series, just so you know…one more chapter and it's done. The next chapter is, Brothers Under the Sun. I have already written another songfic to this song but since it seems to fit and because it was suggested I decided to add it in. Oh yes! For those of you reading Healing Guardian, I have gotten some great ideas for chapter 10 so it will be a couple more weeks before it comes out maybe sooner if we have more snow days or no homework. Alright enough of my blabbering…enjoy! - Naur
Sound the Bugle Now
Legolas lay on the bed his skin chilled from the nothing that was on it. An orange glow lit the room as the fall sun set slowly disappearing. He sighed and closed his eyes, a soft sound played in his mind. A tune his brother used to play for him before he fell asleep. He was so glad that when they had left Imladris that the people there would remember him as a strong warrior prince, not this weakling he had become. Shundu knew every well had he raped Legolas he would have passed from grief quickly but he didn't want that so he did over things. Legolas was ashamed of his mind and his body, soon his time would be up…perhaps the next day.
"I'm so sorry Estel…" He whispered tears falling from his eyes.
Sound the bugle now - play it just for me
As the seasons change - remember how I used to be
Now I can't go on - I can't even start
I've got nothing left - just an empty heart
Estel broke into a room of the main house looking for his friend. What he saw made his heart clench, Legolas lay tied to the bed his inner glow almost gone and his eyes closed. He rushed to his friend's side and gently shook his shoulder. There was a groan but finally Legolas opened his eyes just a bit.
"Legolas…thank Elbereth you're still alive. Come now, let me help you, we're getting out of here," Estel whispered gently pulling him up.
"No…Estel…it is to late…I am fading. Please just take my body back to Imladris or leave me lying here…" Legolas said tears falling from his eyes.
"No! I will not leave you! And you won't leave me!" Estel cried pulling his friend to him.
I'm a soldier - wounded so I must give up the fight
There's nothing more for me - lead me away...
Or leave me lying here
Estel pushed Legolas up onto the horse he'd stolen during the attack some group had done on Shundu's camp. He had not seen Shundu or any of his men since the attack had started, the ones that had attacked had freed him and all the other prisoners, in exchange for his and Legolas's freedom he had fought beside them killing all of Shundu's men he could.
He was scared…Legolas's skin was cold to the touch and his eyes closed. Estel searched his brain trying to think of anything that Elrond had told him that could help them now.
"If ever you get lost, follow the light of the setting sun and light of Eärendil, it will always lead you back home. Never forget that Estel…" He words rang out suddenly as he rode behind Legolas.
"Legolas…if you can hear me. Follow the light, please just follow the light," He whispered. Legolas heard his words but in his mind he didn't want to wake up, he didn't want to go on.
Sound the bugle now - tell them I don't care
There's not a road I know - that leads to anywhere
Without a light feat that I will - stumble in the dark
Lay right down - decide not to go on
He was leaning against a warm body with warm arms circled around him keeping him from falling off they horse that they were riding. For many hours he had heard Estel talking to him trying to keep him awake but when he didn't answer he stopped talking so much. Now he heard a voice but it wasn't that of Estel's.
"Legolas…Legolas, here me my son," The voice said.
"Naneth?" He whispered.
"Yes ion nin, listen to me…you must not give up. You will be needed, none of us want to see you here yet ion nin," She told him with a smile.
"Naneth…I…I failed…" He cried leaning into her warm presence.
"You did not fail, remember who you are ion nin, you are a prince of Mirkwood, a brave and skilled warrior, remember who you are. If you let go…you will not have anything left, neither will your father or brother," She explained gently stroking his hair. Estel heard Legolas mumbling but took it as a good sign since he hadn't gotten anything else out of him since they had escaped.
Then from on high - somewhere in the distance
There's a voice that calls - remember who your are
If you lose yourself - your courage soon will follow
Screeches went up into the night as Estel rode with Legolas in front of him and he looked around wildly trying to control the horse that veered left and right nervously.
"Estel…" Came Legolas's hoarse whisper. More cries, closer now.
"Legolas, there are orcs near by. I will try to avoid them but I fear they are to close and have caught our scent. If they find us…I will need you to fight," Estel said into his ear.
"I…I can't…" Legolas replied his voice shaking.
"Las…you're a soldier, you can fight. Those men did things yes but you are stronger than that to let something that small defeat you. We're free; we're away from them now. I killed them for what they did to you. Isn't that worth fighting for?" Estel questioned, he heard heavy footfalls and the trees groaning as the orcs came closer. Legolas debated Estel's words and a fire lit in his eyes just as the orcs broke through the trees on their left side.
So be strong tonight - remember who you are
Ya you're a soldier now - fighting in a battle
To be free once more -Ya that's worth fighting for
TBC…Next chapter: Brothers Under the Sun
Elvish Translations
Naneth – Mother
Ion nin – My son
Review Thanks
wadeva – This series being mainly songfic is to leave much to the imagination. But think lots of torture…beautiful sweet torture…both mental & physical.
tmelange – Hope this was soon enough for ya! Very pleased that you like! Keep reviewing!
ElvenRanger13 – Well what do you think? Think torture…yeah I already did that once in a review, I won't repeat myself. Keep reviewing mellon nin!
Luntetuurewen Ilfirin – So glad you like…once again! Thanks so much for your reviews! They give me something to write for!
Lady Aqawondel – Was this soon enough? This song has given me the hardest time! I don't know why but…I was pulling my hair out writing it, I do know that.
Lady Laswen – I am honored! The songs describe you to?! Wow! The one in this chapter is by far my fave of the movie, it's just so touching!
naur rhaug – Thank you for the review & the suggestion. I did decide to use it but with some reserve, you see I already wrote a fic to it, but you are right! It does fit!
