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Authors note: Ok well this is definitely AU and my first LOTR fic. My chapters are really short I know but hey you can't get mad cause I already have a lot of the chapter done and I can have the next one up in a few days so nah! Of course Reviews always help me go faster...and who knows I might forget if you don't.

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Legolas watched with amusement as Gimli and Aragorn argued about their chosen path. A sudden chill seemed to rise in the air and the hair on the nape of his neck stood on end. Legolas shivered and glanced around with concern.

Gimli walked away grumbling and Legolas moved to Aragorn's side, "We should move on."

Aragorn gave him a glance, "No Legolas, we shall camp here. There are orcs along the Eastern Shore."

Legolas shook his head and turned away, "It is not the Eastern Shore that worries me." He said as he walked away.

Sam and Frodo watched Legolas walk by them with concern. Frodo looked at Sam, shaking his head and looking back at the sand at his feet.

Sam bit his lip and looked about uncertainly before standing and walking over to the preoccupied elf. He hesitated a long moment before gaining enough courage to tug on Legolas' tunic, "Umm, Mister Legolas sir, is everything alright?"

Legolas smiled down at Sam gently. He liked the shy Hobbit and he found the hobbit's nervousness around elves amusing.

He put a hand on Sam's shoulder reassuringly, "Yes Sam, but times have been hard and I only fear that they will get much worse."

Sam bit his lip, "Worse?"

Legolas sighed softly, "We are walking into the enemies lair and I do not doubt that He will do whatever is in his power to keep Frodo from destroying the ring."

Sam glanced at Frodo before looking at the ground, fear written clearly on his features. Legolas squeezed his shoulder slightly, "Don't worry, little one. No harm will come to you, I swear. I will protect you."

Sam simply looked up and smiled before walking back to sit next to Frodo.

Legolas watched them for a moment before returning to his self imposed watch of the surrounding forest. Another unnatural chill filled the air and Legolas prayed he would be able to keep his promise.



TBC

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