A/N: I do not own LOTR or any of the characters, I'm to poor for that. Thanks to all for all the wonderful reviews! I so pleased this is catching peoples eye! My apologizes for the long wait between updates, I first got wrapped up in my other story Healing Guardian but now that it is finished it is just writer's block that I must work through, which brings me to the next thing. Big thanks to my beta Gwyn who puts up with my endless questions and long waits between chapters! You help me more then you will ever know! Remember ***** scene changes & ~~~~~ flashbacks. Ok please enjoy! – Naur
2A/N: This takes place over…well in the beginning it is looking a few months back when Gandalf came to Mirkwood (which is to be explained!) Everything else is in the time frame of one/two days. Hope this helps!
Under the Early Sun
Chapter 5
Lindamir!
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Thranduil and Lindamir watched as Legolas walked out of the room. Mithrandir had asked a great favor of him, he had been given the opportunity to say he did not want it but he had accepted and now there was a great weight upon his shoulders. Mithrandir had left moments before not wanting to tarry, he said he had felt eyes upon him as of late and did not wish to bring anymore darkness to Mirkwood. Lindamir made a motion to follow his Prince knowing it was his duty as his protector and friend to be there for him.
"Lindamir…a moment if you will," Thranduil beckoned. Lindamir turned surprised, he had never heard that tone coming from his king.
"Yes my lord?" He questioned.
"This will be very hard for him and you know my son he will not show it until he can not stand to hide it anymore. A rough and dangerous road lies before him…if you wish for someone else to be at his side I will understand," Thranduil explained. Lindamir could only smile at his king.
"Your highness, I have been at his side since the day he was born. I have been with him through his first archery, swimming, riding and tree climbing lesson as well as his first patrol and battle. I have watched over him up until now and I will continue to do so until my day has come. I am afraid that I would not…could not leave him when he needs me the most. Now if you will excuse me…I think Legolas may need me," Lindamir answered giving a small bow and turning to go after his prince.
"Lindamir, hannon le," Thranduil whispered. Lindamir heard him but he said nothing as he walked out the door to find Legolas.
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"I think Legolas may need me…" The words he had said rang in his mind. Lindamir had known that by accepting the favor Mithrandir asked Legolas would need him and he knew he could count on himself to be there for him. Now they were engaged in a deadly brawl with some orcs they had encountered on their way to Imladris, at the rate they were going they would be defeated and everything Mithrandir had asked of Legolas would have been in vain. He would not allow that to happen!
Lindamir fired another arrow that felled the orc attacking his second in command. Eldadur gave him a grateful smile and went back to fighting as hard as ever. He smiled fighting just as hard, Lindamir was very proud of his patrol, they were good soldiers…and good friends. Turning he took to his sword and fought until he heard a cry. The cry sent shivers down his spine and felt as if it had stabbed him right in his very soul. Spinning around pain soared through his heart as he watched Eldadur fall a dark blade sticking out of his chest. They were being fought back, this had to end…something had to be done or none of them would make it out alive. No that couldn't happen, Legolas had to protect Narya and it was his job to protect Legolas, Legolas had to get out of there alive, he had to get to Imladris. "Cunn Legolas!" He yelled.
Legolas spun as he heard his name being called, Lindamir willed him to fight so they could be together and as if hearing his thoughts Legolas did just that. As they had in training together they moved as one, to a onlooker it may have been seen as I beautiful but deadly dance of life and death, and then there it was! Legolas had an opening! Three more orcs that he could easily take care of and he would be free! The third orc fell but Legolas kept fighting, Lindamir sighed. Legolas had never been one to leave his friends when they were in danger but this would have to be the one time he did. As the other elves gathered around them protecting them from the onslaught of orcs Lindamir turned and pulled Legolas into a strong hug.
"You must keep the fire safe…now Noro!" He whispered in Legolas's ear and then pushed him away before giving a shrill whistle. Tareth came galloping from out of the woods to rescue her master and hopefully bid him safe passage to Imladris. She charged through the orcs quickly only getting minor cuts before coming to them. Lindamir pushed Legolas up onto the horse and gave him a smile before smacking Tareth on the rump making her take off. Legolas looked back at him and his heart wanted to break at the emotion that filled his prince's eyes. He let out a scream of rage fighting any orc that dared tried to follow Legolas. With one last look in the direction he had sent them in Lindamir saw Legolas quickly disappearing in the forest. "Tenna' ento lye omenta."
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Lindamir watched as elf after elf fell to the blades of the orcs finally with only five of them left he yelled for them to retreat to the trees. They did so and were quickly camouflaged in their branches. Orcs screeched on the ground below them angry for losing the still alive elves that they could have played with. He waited until they had run off to give the order to slowly make their make through the trees as far as they could go. As they climbed he took into count who was wounded and where, nothing could be done about it right now but as their leader it was his job to know and take care of them. Most had minor cuts everywhere but even those if ignored for to long could become something worse. Just as he thought they were safe black arrows shot through the trees hitting two of his remaining warriors. They fell to the ground already dead but it didn't stop the orcs from tearing them apart. Lindamir sighed, they had been found. Time to fight again…or hide. He gave the other three elves a look that said find some place safe in the trees and hide until it is safe. They nodded and climbed higher, the trees had heard their distress and were doing their best to trip and impale the orcs with their roots when they fell.
Part of him wanted to go and hide with the other three but no he had to find and make sure Legolas had gotten away safely. Quickly while the orcs were distracted he ran through the trees branches making good time. It was a good half an hour to hour before he heard the orcs again but this time a different group with different prey. He heard a whiney and knew what his heart feared…it was Legolas the orcs had found to play with.
Jumping down at the back of the group attacking his prince Lindamir drew his sword and a dagger from his boot slashing and slicing at the orcs from behind. Most didn't even know what had happened before the fell to the forest floor dead. As their companions started to fall the orcs realized something or someone was killing them besides the one they had surround so they turned from him to the other one. Legolas saw this opportunity and took it, he didn't know what had drawn the orcs attention from him but he was glad for it.
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Lindamir cried out as a dark blade met its mark slicing into his arm. The orcs cried in delight as the smell of fresh elven blood met their senses. His body cried for him to stop fighting but then that would give the orcs what they wanted and he would not let that happen! With a scream of rage he thrust forward again with his sword and was greeted with the horrible but blissful sound of a dying orc.
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The last three orcs looked at each other and then at the elf before them, one last look to each other and they took off through the trees. Never had so many of them been defeated and killed by one elf and a injured one at that! Lindamir sighed as he leaned against a tree for support finally able to let down his guard just a bit.
"Finish them my friends…" He whispered. The trees groaned and he smiled hearing the dying shrieks of those last three orcs. "I need to go to Imladris…but I am so tired…Legolas…" With that last thought he bit back a cry as he pushed himself off the tree and slowly made his way towards the house of Elrond. He would not rest until he had reached the welcoming gates of Imladris…
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"Did you see the Prince? He looked horrible…" Faeron said to his friend just outside the main gates of Imladris.
"I did. My only question is what happened? Sure he has come to Imladris injured many times before but never to this extent. I heard that Lord Elrond and Elrohir have not left his side since they took him inside," Aradol answered.
"I heard the same, I hope…" Faeron started but then some movement caught his eye. He looked to the road where he saw a being limping towards the gates holding his arm with the other. Much like Legolas had been he to was covered in black and red blood. He stopped a few feet from them swayed slightly; they could hear his pained gasps. "Who…" Faeron started.
"I know you, you are one of Legolas's guard…" Aradol whispered. Lindamir just stared at them blindly, he was in too much pain to really hear what these elves were saying to him, and all he wanted to know was if Legolas had made it to Imladris well. Another stab of pain shock through him and with a groan he fell to his knees before giving into the darkness and falling to the ground. Faeron and Aradol stared at the body before quickly running to him and picking him up, being mindful of his wounds.
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Legolas's fever was very high now, Elrond was very worried by this his talking in his sleep didn't help much. Most of what Legolas said was merely mumbles and didn't make any since. He was just about to replace the cloth on Legolas's forehead when Legolas's eyes snapped open. Elrond was surprised and even fell on the side of the bed where he had been sitting when Legolas suddenly sat up his eyes wild.
"Lindamir!" He screamed before falling back in pain.
Elvish Translations
Tenna' ento lye omenta – Until we meet again
Noro! – Go!
Hannon le – Thank you
Cunn Legolas! – Prince Legolas
Review Thanks
Immortal Sadness & Arwen Slayer – Indeed I hate her, Aragorn is to good for her lol. Sorry this took so long, didn't get a chance to stay up late and write until recently. This was all mainly written around 2 am. Thanks for the review!
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