Title: For Gondor or Friendship
Disclaimer: I do not own or have rights to any LOTR stuff, That honor goes to Tolken and whomever has right to his works.
Summary: Legolas chose to remain at his friend's side, Aragorn is now the King of Gondor, when leftover minions of the Dark Lord attack he must choose between the life of his friend and the lives of his people.
Warnings: This is a torture fic (NON-SLASH) Not the first few chapters but toward the middle it will be torture and angst heavy. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
@Red Tigress: Thanxs so much for your review, I appreciate it and it's nice to meet a fellow Torture the Elf and Ranger fan
@Luntetuurewen: Good Looking on the grammar errors! I got it figured out how the kidnapping will take place, it's written out and everything and ur right it will be sneaky. Yes I have seen ROTK. KICK ASS MOVIE!!! I went the day it came out and the day after with a few friends but it was 3 hours and 30 minutes well spent as well as $10 well spent. I can't wait for the extended version on DVD. Thanks for your review
@Wynter Thanks for the review! Yeah I saw ROTK already.twice.I agree it was the best of the trilogy. More action, good ending too and sooooo much Leggy action. I had the best seat in the house too (right in the middle, first aisle form the walkway) so I was in seventh heaven!
TO everyone else who reviewed thank you so much (fit of giggles.regains composure) Thanxs again!!!
Without further rambling. on with the next chapter.
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Legolas, Aragorn and the Gondorian soldiers made their way to the building where the army was to regroup. The building was one of the few left standing following the attack. Aramel, one of the captains of the army was hunched over a long table surveying the map of Gondor and it 's outer rim. He bowed when the king entered.
Aragorn and the man exchanged looks. Aramel, like his king was stressed by the situation. "I know naught what to do my lord. The Haradrim seem to know our every move, yet we have no way of knowing where they *may* strike next." The captain ran a hand through his sweat dampened hair and sighed heavily at his helplessness.
"I know Aramel I know" Aragorn put a hand on the man's shoulder.
"Is it possible that we have a traitor in our midst?" He whispered to the king, though it was still heard by some of the men close by. Some of their gazes turned to Legolas
The elf heard what was said and he could feel the stares directed at him. He tensed as he felt eyes burning into his back. Too many times did suspicion fall on him for the strange occurrences that happened in Gondor, he was somewhat used to it. That didn't mean it did not anger him. Men knew he was a good friend to the king ,a brother in ways, but they remained wary of him, watching his every move waiting for him to show the slightest signs wrongdoing.
Aragorn took note of the stares the elf was receiving and quickly moved to quell it."Do not jump to such conclusions. It is a possibility but let us not focus on that just yet. Now is not the time for distrust among comrades" Aragorn moved around the table to get a better look at the map. Leoglas moved beside him, pushing through the men." I believe we should attack the Haradrims head on. That may be the only way to weaken their major power points."
"Yet there is still the matter of protecting the people of Gondor". Aramel added
"Yes that is true. By my order every surrounding town and village is to emptied. All the people are to be brought to Minas Tirith for protection. Extra men will be sent to ensure Osgiliath remains protected.
Yes m'lord.
"I want double watch on every shift from now on." He turned to the elf " Legolas I want you to patrol with me tonight.Aragorn said."and I want the elves in Ithilien to be on guard also. I fear we will need all the help we can get and their skills will be a great help to us".
Legolas nodded in agreement he turned to leave, not comfortable with sharing what he wanted to say to the ranger in the presence of certain company.
"Dilem send word to Minas Tirith of our plans."
M'lord about the elf. Aramel started but stopped when Aragorn looked at him
Aramel don't. I have known Legolas since before you were born, he is my friend and he would never betray me. I know you remain wary of him yet I cannot fathom why."
"My heart says he would not harm our people, but my mind pushes something different"
"Trust me Aramel, Legolas would give his life for me and I for him." Aragorn said in a tone that left no room for argument
That is what I fear.Aramel thought to himself
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Legolas surveyed the area before him. A shadow was growing in his mind but he put it off as just nerves due to the current situation.
"Mellon-nin. what troubles you?" Aragorn asked though he was sure he already knew. "All this time and the men are still afraid of me. I see their distrust of me in their eyes. It bothers me more than I would like
"Give them time. After all it took a while for you to warm up to me. You did not like me a first but soon you came round and look at us now. Who would have thought an elf and human the best of friends"
"Something I regret to this day. When I think of all the trouble that you have got me into over the years." He shook his head Legolas said trying his best to cover his mirth
"Excuse me but if I remember correctly I also got you out of trouble countless times as well". Aragorn threw in that last point trying to get the elf to laugh.
"You have a somewhat distorted memory then" Legolas laughed. That pleased him because that is what he was aiming for. He did not like to see his friend in such a state. Legolas was not one to despair.
" Now for our night of patrol I say we cover as much of the area as we can. I have no reason to believe they will attack twice in one night but."
"But better safe than sorry"
"Yes my friend better safe than sorry. The men are heading out to gather the people and take them to Minas Tirith" Aragorn said rubbing his tired eyes.
"Well let us be off then," Legolas said. "The faster we cover ground, the sooner you can take rest ". Aragorn look over at the elf. "I do not wish to have a grumpy human on my hands"
TBC.
I'm just trying to set up some plot points but fear not action is just round the corner.Reviews please!!
Disclaimer: I do not own or have rights to any LOTR stuff, That honor goes to Tolken and whomever has right to his works.
Summary: Legolas chose to remain at his friend's side, Aragorn is now the King of Gondor, when leftover minions of the Dark Lord attack he must choose between the life of his friend and the lives of his people.
Warnings: This is a torture fic (NON-SLASH) Not the first few chapters but toward the middle it will be torture and angst heavy. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
@Red Tigress: Thanxs so much for your review, I appreciate it and it's nice to meet a fellow Torture the Elf and Ranger fan
@Luntetuurewen: Good Looking on the grammar errors! I got it figured out how the kidnapping will take place, it's written out and everything and ur right it will be sneaky. Yes I have seen ROTK. KICK ASS MOVIE!!! I went the day it came out and the day after with a few friends but it was 3 hours and 30 minutes well spent as well as $10 well spent. I can't wait for the extended version on DVD. Thanks for your review
@Wynter Thanks for the review! Yeah I saw ROTK already.twice.I agree it was the best of the trilogy. More action, good ending too and sooooo much Leggy action. I had the best seat in the house too (right in the middle, first aisle form the walkway) so I was in seventh heaven!
TO everyone else who reviewed thank you so much (fit of giggles.regains composure) Thanxs again!!!
Without further rambling. on with the next chapter.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chapter 2: Strategy
Legolas, Aragorn and the Gondorian soldiers made their way to the building where the army was to regroup. The building was one of the few left standing following the attack. Aramel, one of the captains of the army was hunched over a long table surveying the map of Gondor and it 's outer rim. He bowed when the king entered.
Aragorn and the man exchanged looks. Aramel, like his king was stressed by the situation. "I know naught what to do my lord. The Haradrim seem to know our every move, yet we have no way of knowing where they *may* strike next." The captain ran a hand through his sweat dampened hair and sighed heavily at his helplessness.
"I know Aramel I know" Aragorn put a hand on the man's shoulder.
"Is it possible that we have a traitor in our midst?" He whispered to the king, though it was still heard by some of the men close by. Some of their gazes turned to Legolas
The elf heard what was said and he could feel the stares directed at him. He tensed as he felt eyes burning into his back. Too many times did suspicion fall on him for the strange occurrences that happened in Gondor, he was somewhat used to it. That didn't mean it did not anger him. Men knew he was a good friend to the king ,a brother in ways, but they remained wary of him, watching his every move waiting for him to show the slightest signs wrongdoing.
Aragorn took note of the stares the elf was receiving and quickly moved to quell it."Do not jump to such conclusions. It is a possibility but let us not focus on that just yet. Now is not the time for distrust among comrades" Aragorn moved around the table to get a better look at the map. Leoglas moved beside him, pushing through the men." I believe we should attack the Haradrims head on. That may be the only way to weaken their major power points."
"Yet there is still the matter of protecting the people of Gondor". Aramel added
"Yes that is true. By my order every surrounding town and village is to emptied. All the people are to be brought to Minas Tirith for protection. Extra men will be sent to ensure Osgiliath remains protected.
Yes m'lord.
"I want double watch on every shift from now on." He turned to the elf " Legolas I want you to patrol with me tonight.Aragorn said."and I want the elves in Ithilien to be on guard also. I fear we will need all the help we can get and their skills will be a great help to us".
Legolas nodded in agreement he turned to leave, not comfortable with sharing what he wanted to say to the ranger in the presence of certain company.
"Dilem send word to Minas Tirith of our plans."
M'lord about the elf. Aramel started but stopped when Aragorn looked at him
Aramel don't. I have known Legolas since before you were born, he is my friend and he would never betray me. I know you remain wary of him yet I cannot fathom why."
"My heart says he would not harm our people, but my mind pushes something different"
"Trust me Aramel, Legolas would give his life for me and I for him." Aragorn said in a tone that left no room for argument
That is what I fear.Aramel thought to himself
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Legolas surveyed the area before him. A shadow was growing in his mind but he put it off as just nerves due to the current situation.
"Mellon-nin. what troubles you?" Aragorn asked though he was sure he already knew. "All this time and the men are still afraid of me. I see their distrust of me in their eyes. It bothers me more than I would like
"Give them time. After all it took a while for you to warm up to me. You did not like me a first but soon you came round and look at us now. Who would have thought an elf and human the best of friends"
"Something I regret to this day. When I think of all the trouble that you have got me into over the years." He shook his head Legolas said trying his best to cover his mirth
"Excuse me but if I remember correctly I also got you out of trouble countless times as well". Aragorn threw in that last point trying to get the elf to laugh.
"You have a somewhat distorted memory then" Legolas laughed. That pleased him because that is what he was aiming for. He did not like to see his friend in such a state. Legolas was not one to despair.
" Now for our night of patrol I say we cover as much of the area as we can. I have no reason to believe they will attack twice in one night but."
"But better safe than sorry"
"Yes my friend better safe than sorry. The men are heading out to gather the people and take them to Minas Tirith" Aragorn said rubbing his tired eyes.
"Well let us be off then," Legolas said. "The faster we cover ground, the sooner you can take rest ". Aragorn look over at the elf. "I do not wish to have a grumpy human on my hands"
TBC.
I'm just trying to set up some plot points but fear not action is just round the corner.Reviews please!!
