Chapter 2
By Crystal
Author's Notes:
*We all know who this belongs to... ^^;;*
Legolas looked at me with tenderness I had not thought possible, concern and worry marred his face as he cupped my face with his left hand and brushed the tears away with the back of his right hand then with both hands, he drew my face close. Before kissing me, he whispered, "Amin vesta tolothon nad na edh..." (I promise I will come back to you...) "Amin mela lle." (I love you.) He said as he muttered against my lips, then backed up an inch, his breath still on my lips, "Avo nallo, melamin." (Do not cry, my love.)
"N'uuma lembuva amin... Amin anta lle. Lle rangwa? Amin il'coie avaena lle... Lle caeluva a' tuluva n'alaquel a' amin." (Don't leave me... I need you. Do you understand? I cannot live without you... You have to come back to me.) I said, as I finally looked away, his eyes too intense for me to handle. The emotions that shone in his eyes for me... I bit my lips.
"En ie'amin, Jessica." (Look at me, Jessica.) I looked at him and understanding was clear in eyes, "Amin rangwa." (I understand.) Every possible emotion showed on his face, every possible emotion that I had wanted my love to show for me was there. Love, admiration, adoration, concern, worry...
It was then I woke up, gasping. I looked around me, the blue glow from outside radiating in my room. I wiped the sweat off my forehead as I felt my heard slow down into a normal rate. It was not unusual for me to wake up like this... Not unusual at all. I would always have dreams about the times we were together, the times we kissed and embraced.
I bit my lips, once again aching for his arms to be around me, those arms that gave me security and warmth. I wanted to see his smile, so I would remember that there would always be something good in the harsh world... I wanted to feel his touch, so I would know he was always next to me. I wanted to be held against his chest, to be cherished again. I wanted to be kissed, so I would forget the bitter truth...
Slowly, I got out of bed and walked out of my room in my nightgown, smiling softly as I saw the outlines of Alan and Iris' sleeping bodies on my living room couches. Iris laid sprawled on the loveseat while Alan was on the single couch. With the practice I had gotten from Aragorn, I walked towards the window of the living room, barely making a single noise.
The sound of raindrops continuously hit against the window, the soft snores of both Alan and Iris coming from my back. I touched the glass softly, and all of a sudden, a song sprang out of my lips, sang softly...
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Every night in my dreams,
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on.
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on.
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on.
Once more, you opened the door
And you're here in my heart and,
My heart will go on and on.
Love can touch just one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone.
Love was when I loved you
One true time to hold onto
In my life we'll always go on.
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on.
Once more, you opened the door
And you're here in my heart and,
My heart will go on and on.
Love can touch just one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone.
Love was when I loved you
One true time to hold onto
In my life we'll always go on.
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on.
Once more, you opened the door
And you're here in my heart and,
My heart will go on and on.
You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on.
We'll stay, forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on.
As I sang the last verse, a tear rolled down. "Amin merna lle sinome, melamin... Amin mela lle." (I wish you were here, my love... I love you.) I whispered quietly.
So deep in thoughts I was that I did not hear a pair of footsteps approach and it was too late, until I felt a hand on my shoulder. My eyes widened as I turned around quickly, cursing myself that I did not bring my weapon.
"It's only me," A male voice said quietly.
"Alan?" I said, the fear disappearing as I realized it was Alan's face I was staring at, "Do not scare me like that, Alan." I said after a short moment of silence.
"I'm sorry," he said sincerely, "I thought you would hear me walk to you, since you're usually very alert."
I forced a smile at him, "I am, usually." Then sighed and muttered under my breath, "but not when I'm thinking about him..."
I felt a hand wipe away the tear that I had forgotten, then his eyes met mine, "Under normal circumstances, I would have asked you to stop crying..." He paused, "But you... It has been far too long. Far too long since you have trusted and let anyone near you. It has been far too long since you have let anyone see your tears. Jess," He said, concern clear in his voice, "You don't always have to be strong... It's okay to be weak sometimes. Cry. I am here. I'll be strong for you for once."
For the first time in my life since I have returned to Earth, I felt welcomed. I felt loved... I bit my lips again, trying to stop the tears that were about to flow out of my eyes. As I let out a shaky breath, I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him, giving him an embrace as I sobbed on his shoulder. I immediately felt his arms around me, and was surprised to find his embrace to be so familiar...
Boromir...
And it was then I let out the tears freely, knowing that he truly did care about me and I had no reason to not trust him. "Oh Valar..." I whispered quietly.
How long we have stood there with him patting my back reassuringly and how long I stood there sobbing on his shoulder, I did not know nor did I care to. When I looked up, I felt my lips twitch upwards, "Thank you, Alan..."
He smiled, "Now is there anything you wish to tell me?"
I looked at the peaceful Iris that was still sleeping on the loveseat, "If you believe me, if you think that I am not making up stories and that I am not insane, I will tell you. But do you promise to believe in everything that I say, Alan?"
"Yes."
I blinked tears away, thankful I had such a wonderful friend... It was fortunate that Alan and I were still friends after the break-up... "Let us talk in my room. I do not wish to disturb Iris." He nodded quietly and followed me into my room.
When he sat down on my messy bed, I went to my closet and took the box out. I brought it out of the closet and laid it on the bed, "What is this?" I mentioned with my hands for him to open it and he did, "A letter, a card and a turtleneck. What is this, Jess?"
"The turtleneck... It was when the earthquake one year ago happened and I happen to be wearing this turtleneck. The card was the one I had gotten yesterday and the letter... I had written it. It was on March the third, the year 3019... In this world, 2003." I looked at him, "You do not believe me, do you?"
"The year 3019? So you have traveled into the future?"
I laughed without humor, "No..." I said quietly, "If I had time traveled, it was mostly into the past... Where mystical creatures still lived. Read the letter... Perhaps then, you will understand."
As he unfolded the letter, he read the sentence, a frown coming to his face again. He lifted his head up, "Legolas?"
"Keep reading."
A few moments passed in silence as I looked at Alan's facial expressions. From a frown to awe, to shock, to disbelief... "What does 'melamin' stand for? And the last three paragraphs?" He asked, his voice still laced with disbelief.
I did not blame him. But I did explain him the Elvish. "'Melamin' means 'my love'. The last three paragraphs..." I paused as I took the letter from his hands and read it in Elvish, then looked at him, "It means 'My Prince, my heart shall weep... until it sees thee again... I love you, Legolas... Forever. Until we meet again, my love... Farewell, love of my life.'"
"You loved him?"
A ghostly smile appeared on my face as I looked at Alan, "I loved him... And I still, at this second, love him." I paused, letting the stuff I had said sink into Alan's brain. "I think you would like to hear this story from the beginning, do you not?" He nodded.
"All right... I am aware you have read the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. So I will not explain that much about it. When darkness claimed me on Earth, I woke up in Middle-Earth... In the arms of the son of Denethor, Boromir... He was just riding to Rivendell. I fell unconscious again and awoke in Rivendell, only to shock the elves and men there with my colorful language." I felt a smile come to my face and I heard Alan snicker.
"I still had a potty mouth then. I was summoned to the Council and Lord Elrond had convinced me to join in the Fellowship after the Council. I met with the rest of the Fellowship, I met Arwen, and I met Bilbo and a few others... And I became friends with pretty much all of them, except Legolas. Soon enough, we were to part. The journey was the same, except... One thing changed. When I was thinking about you one night, I had hummed Enya's 'May It Be' and Legolas had even asked me to sing it, so sing I did... And it was then our friendship began to bloom. He had promised me to teach me Elvish and in return, for a short time, I had taught him French."
"If I was not found speaking with Boromir, then I was found speaking with Legolas. And somewhere along the journey, I had taken a liking to him. He was the one who comforted me when I was scared in the Mines of Moria, he was the one who held me and whispered Elvish in my ear, calming me down. It was him that comforted me when the death of Gandalf affected me... He had always been there for me. And I had told him, when we arrived at Lothlórien that I have never felt that way about any guy and that I thought I possibly loved him. He told me he was willing to see what he was feeling for me was love."
"The relationship between us bloomed, but as it did, the friendship between all the Fellowship and mine bloomed. Although I must admit I didn't get to know the Hobbits as well as I hoped... I got to meet Haldir, I got to understand him... I left Lórien thinking he was a brother to me... As the death of Boromir drew close, wait. Sorry, I've missed a part. Before, Galadriel and Gandalf had both told me to listen to my heart. So as the death of Boromir drew close, when he was fighting with Frodo about the One Ring, I jumped on him, leaving Frodo to run away. Boromir's sane came back after a few seconds and it was then we heard Orcs and Uruk-Hais coming towards us. We fought, and I saved Boromir." I paused, taking a deep breath.
Alan looked shocked, "You saved Boromir? How? You knew no swords move and you didn't know how to battle either!"
I smiled, "Ah, yes... Both Aragorn and Boromir had trained me." I carried on with the story, "Anyhow, stuff happened between all of us and we went to save Pippin and Merry. All five of us: Gimli, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas and I. As the journey continued, when I thought it not possible, the relationship between all five of us grew even more. Both Aragorn and Boromir were my dearest brothers along with Haldir, Gimli was my little Father... Legolas was my love. Gandalf was revived and we headed towards Edoras, where I met the best friend I could ever hope for. The Shield Maiden of Rohan, Éowyn."
"We traveled to Helm's Deep and when Aragorn had fallen off the cliff, all of us were devastated. And it was then we knew how much we needed each other." My eyes twinkled, "And did I mention that Boromir has taken a liking to Éowyn?" I chuckled, "Perhaps not... But Aragorn returned, along with the news that ten thousand strong were heading this way. I knew I was to die during the quest, and I knew it was that certain day on March the third. I was depressed. I knew I had to fight in the war, for I knew I needed to save someone--"
"Haldir." Alan said.
I nodded, "Yes. Haldir. I argued with everyone and I wrote all of them a letter," I signaled to the one lying on the bed, "And they all knew I was going to battle. Women and children were locked in the caves. Every capable men or boy was to fight. You could not imagine the pain I felt when I had to help the little boys in their armors... Legolas did not believe we could win the war and I got mad at him for that. Later, he apologized because he despaired and it was then that Haldir came with Elves. Along with Boromir, Aragorn and Gimli, Legolas picked me up into his arms and tried to lock me into the caves, afraid of my life..."
"I had told him that if I were to stay in the caves, Haldir would die. We did not part well and he left me in the caves. Finally, it was Éowyn that had ordered the guards to let me out." I bit my lips, "And I saved Haldir from Death... With the price of my life."
I sighed, "So when I woke up..."
Alan was speechless, "Jess..."
"I know you do not believe a word I have just said, Alan... I do not blame you either. Sometimes, I believe I have lost my sanity too. But when I remember the kisses Legolas and I shared..." I said truthfully as I stopped, knowing if I continued on, it would not be fair to Alan.
He looked at me, "Jess, if you truly love him, then I will not go after you anymore... If you truly want me to leave you alone, I will." He sighed, "But let me tell you one thing. You can tell him this, if he hurts you, I will hurt him."
I smiled, a true smile, "Thank you..." Then the smile disappeared, "But even I am not sure if it is a dream or not."
He picked up the letter, "Perhaps time will tell..."
"Perhaps it will."
Suddenly frowning, Alan picked up a book from my bed table I had not even noticed I had. "Jess... How come I never knew you wrote in a journal?"
I frowned, "I never did... Unless I was in--" My eyes widened, "My journal... The one..." I almost choked, "the one I had from Middle-Earth."
Alan looked at me, his face serious, "I do not think it was anything close to a dream, Jess."
I took the journal from his hands slowly, feeling the soft material on my hands once again, "It seemed too real for a dream... But this can also be a dream."
"I doubt it, Jess... I doubt it." Alan reached over and embraced me and I returned it. The rain had stopped, the sun rose and that was how Iris had found us.
Our arms were around each other and I could hear the sharp gasp from Iris. Iris' lips twitched up, "I see you two have made up."
When I narrowed my eyes and was about to respond, Alan cut in, "Yes, we have made up... This is Jessica, my sister."
I blinked in surprise, then a smile formed on my lips. "Diola lle." I whispered to him, then said, "'Thank you' in Elvish."
He only grinned in return.
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Author's Notes: I got 44 reviews! By the way, this is definitely NOT the best chapter I've written. Most likely one of the worst ones... But I had to summarize the whole War of the Ring for Alan. I was about to skip it all, but I felt that it was necessary. I admit, it is pretty boring. But I promise you this, Legolas WILL be showing up in around two chapters. Maybe three, but no more than that. Thank you for all your support!
-Crystal
Sunday, August 31, 2003