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The sky was a brilliant mix of purples and blues as the sun set over Imladris.

A lone figure stood tall and straight on the balcony as she soaked up the suns last warm rays.

Her posture was one of confidence, yet it betrayed her. Her mind was a wreck and her heart was breaking. A shadow passed over her face and replaced the suns comforting rays with fear and terror.

A door opened on the other side of the room as Legolas emerged from the bathroom, wearing only a towel around his waist. His blonde hair now hung in tendrils, dripping down his back and his chest. His eyes watched the figure on the balcony. Feelings of protectiveness and determination filled him.

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I left the bathroom after bathing to see Thalia stood out on the balcony, her back towards me. She had changed into a pair of black leggings and a red velvet tunic that fitted her form perfectly. Her hair had been left down for the moment, wisps of hair blew softly in the wind. I could feel the tension coming from her in waves. She had no need to worry. We would not let anything happen to her.

She turned around slowly. Her eyes were red rimmed from her tears and her face pale. My gaze travelled down to her hands which were trembling fiercely. A wave of emotions passed through our bond, it happened so quickly that I could barely discern any individual feelings. She began biting her bottom lip as it too began to tremble, her eyes became glassy as tears got the better of her.

I did the only thing that I could, I opened my arms to her. She let out a strangled sob and ran into them. I stood stroking her hair and cradling her to me, I almost shuddered as I felt her warm tears made their way down my bare chest.

She sniffed and broke away from me, looking up at me with a forced smile.

"Come on you- you have to get dressed, we have to meet Haldir" she said, her voice still slightly hoarse. I rolled my eyes at her and kissed the tip of her nose, making her giggle quietly.

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I felt so safe in his arms, but we had to get ready. I wanted to meet Haldir early so that we could go through all of the details. I was on the verge of throwing up I was so nervous. I could feel a headache starting to make an appearance and my eyes were stinging- I did not need this right now!

I watched Legolas as he turned round to get a tunic and breeches out of the wardrobe. His muscles rippled deliciously whenever he moved. 'shut up! You're about to face the one man that you most terrified of and you're thinking about sex!'

I laughed out loud and quickly covered my mouth with my hand to hide my wicked grin when Legolas turned around. He looked at me like I was mad, but there was a twinkle in his eye that I didn't trust. I began to edge away from him as a predatory look crossed his face. Before I knew it he had thrown down his clothes and picked me up. I was now hanging down over his shoulder, admiring the view.

"You know you've got a really great backside don't you love?!" I asked him cheekily. He growled in response. I shouldn't have said that, the next thing I knew I was being tossed onto the bed and was once again pinned underneath him.

"This has become quite a habit" I wasn't complaining, on the contrary, I rather liked seeing this side of him.

He looked at me with a cheeky grin as he began undoing my tunic. His calloused hand caressed my stomach as he undid each clasp, slowly working his way up.

"Legolas. Love, you have to let me up. We have to m..." I was cut off as his lips captured one of my nipples. He glanced at me, a somewhat triumphant looks on his face. His tongue flicked my nipple and all thoughts of making him stop were forgotten.

My eyes flew open as he stopped and got off the bed, flashing me an evil grin as he dropped his towel and put on his breeches. I must have looked a right idiot, my mouth open and my eyes wide, just staring at him with my shirt wide open. He turned around and put on his tunic while chuckling to himself. I couldn't resist. I picked up a pillow and launched it at him. He stopped laughing as it hit the back of his head. He turned to look at me and raised an eyebrow.

"Now, now love. No playing. We have to meet Haldir soon. And unless you want Haldir to see everything, I suggest that you fasten your shirt"

"Ugh- you know sometimes Greenleaf!" I shouted as I got off the bed and fastened my shirt.

I stopped what I was doing and watched him braid his hair. He was so beautiful. He turned and smiled at me whilst finishing his braid.

"What?" he asked

"Nothing"

He snorted softly and shook his head.

"What! What was that for?"

"You are lying"

"I am not"

"Yes you are"

"Yes I am" I caved, it doesn't take much.

He told me to sit down on the bed with him and explain.

I wasn't sure how to explain my feelings. All the feelings of fear and hate, the pain and the guilt were coming back with a vengeance. My stomach threatened to rebel and my hands started shake. Legolas tightened his grip on my hands. I smiled at him. I tried to make it a sincere smile, but it didn't work. He just looked more worried.

"I'm scared. I'm so scared, I don't trust him. What if he knows. What if he thinks of something different or if he get you or Haldir or what i..."

I was cut off as Legolas put his finger on my lips to shut me up. He frowned and sighed heavily as he put my hand between his.

"Thalia. I know you are scared. I can feel it. but nothing will happen. We will be close by. Trust us, we will let nothing harm you. And remember, I'm with you"

He lifted his hand and rested it above my heart. I felt much better. It was amazing how he could do that with just a few words. He's much better than yoga.

I hugged him tightly, "I love you Legolas"

"I love you too. You must remember that you are not the same person that you were before you came here. You are a strong young elf. You have faced many battles since you arrived. And you have my full confidence. You can do this. You can face him. You can face him with the knowledge that he does not control you as he once did. You are strong and you can do this".

I pulled back and looked at him. He believed all of those words. He believed in me. I can do this.

I smiled and nodded.

"Alright- what are we waiting for? Lets go!"

He laughed at my enthusiasm as he strapped his quiver to his back. He handed me my dagger. I took it, reluctantly. I hated it, but it was necessary, and if I left it I'd never hear the end of it.

We walked hand in hand to the gardens. We stayed silent and alert as we walked. We met Haldir at the fountain outside our wing of the house. We hugged each other quickly and said our good lucks.

I left walking a little faster than I would have liked. But eventually I reached the gardens. I stopped and took a few deep breaths to calm myself, before talking the path that I usually walked.

Normally, this would calm me. But tonight, the dark was creeping me out, and my mind already playing tricks on me. I was scaring myself. The moonlight shone thought the trees, making creepy shadows on the floor and the slightest sound made me jump.

I heard a rustling behind me and slowly turned around. It was a person, that much I could tell but who it was, I didn't know.

"Hello again, my little slut"