Title: The Light in the Dark

Summary: see chapter one

Disclaimer: see chapter one also

A/N: No beta she has gone AWOL forever it seems All reviews welcome all flames will be burned to keep me warm.

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Chapter 5

Inside Estel moaned as he tried to roll over, dragging his contorted limb with him. His eyes opened and he was drawn to the light around Legolas. The elf seemed to be in a trance, staring off into space, but Estel knew that he was indeed merely sleeping As Estel went to take in a deep breath the thick air made him cough. That cough turned into an all out choking fit.

"Slowly Estel, take small deep breaths." Legolas instructed the boy. Estel did as he was told and soon he could once again breathe freely. "The air grows thicker, full of dust with even the smallest of breaths. We must strive to get out of here." Legolas said a look of worry creasing his brow.

Estel put his hand out and Legolas placed one of the oranges in it. "Here mellon nin, eat this and gather some strength. I think you will need it."

Estel nodded his head in understanding and began to eat. He was done in no time, having been ravenous with hunger. Legolas pulled the boy up until he was standing, but Estel cried out when the elf released his grasp and his weight was put on his broken leg. Rather quickly he crumbled back to the floor clutching his leg. He continued to scream as he held the mangled limb. Legolas dropped swiftly to the floor to comfort Estel, but could not contain the gasp when he saw his leg.

"Estel I am so sorry. I did not think, please forgive me."

Estel couldn't do or say anything but cry and hold his leg. He knew he must seem so weak to his friend, but right now the pain was too intense. Estel would rather have cut his leg off then and there rather than feel it.

"You sit there I will try to move some of this rock." Legolas said, ignoring the pain in his own head. Slowly at first he removed the rubble, but as the hours passed he was losing hope. The pile beside him had increased and yet he seemed no closer to becoming free. His frustration grew along with the searing pain in his head, when out of the corner of his eye he caught a movement. Estel had crawled over to the wall and was digging at the wall of earth.

"Estel you should rest," he admonished.

"You are one to talk. I see that you are tired and yet you continue on. I am fine." the boy replied even though the tears were still fresh on his cheeks. Legolas smiled down at him and continued to dig.

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Outside day had turned to night, but the two that were trapped only knew the darkness. The elf worked furiously at the debris. He wanted out; he was tired and his breath had become ragged. Sweat trickled down his back soaking his tunic, yet he continued. Even after Estel stopped, his hands cramping, Legolas worked on. A sense of comfort overcame the elf. He didn't know where it was coming from but his tired body welcomed it. His body slid to the floor and a shriek echoed in the room.

"Legolas! Mellon nin awake! Do not leave me, not now, please." Estel pleaded over the fallen elf. Legolas did not answer. He was floating. Here there was no darkness, no pain. Estel sobbed as he held his friend. "Why Valar, why? I need him, he is like my brother. Please someone help me."

and that ends that chapter

untill next time!