NG10

Chapter 10

Until We Meet Again

Legolas stood at the archery range holding his bow after firing an arrow. He watched as his bow shook because his arm would not stay still. Dropping his bow Legolas fell to his knees cradling his right arm with his left. He tried to move his fingers and succeeded but pain shot through his fingers and up his arm as he tried.

"Will it ever move without pain again?" He whispered.

Elrond stood on the balcony of his room looking out over the trees, his eyes landed on the golden figure shooting arrows at the archery range. His sharp eyesight could see of the bow shook and then as Legolas went to his knees. He didn't need to watch anymore to understand what was and had happened.

"Why did he not tell me sooner?" Elrond thought as he went to the archery range. He picked up a sword on his way, this would be the item he used to prove his suspicions.

Legolas heard light footsteps behind him and he quickly stood not wanting anyone to see him weak.

"Legolas, I saw you from my window. Why did you not tell me your arm was hurting you still?" Elrond questioned. Legolas turned his mask of indifference in place.

"What do you mean my lord? My arm is fine," Legolas replied. Elrond sighed, it was just like Legolas to hide what was hurting him.

"Alright, if your arm is not hurting you then I want you to lift this sword and hold it up until I tell you to put it down," Elrond told him holding the sword's pommel out to him. Legolas stared at him for a minute trying to figure out what he was getting at but Elrond met his stare with the same indifference. With a slight shrug Legolas geld out his left hand and started to take the sword. "No, with your right hand," Elrond said. Legolas once again stared, he knew that he couldn't hold the sword up for any long amount of time but maybe…maybe he could long enough to convince Lord Elrond that nothing was wrong.

Legolas took the sword into his right hand and brought it up straight so the it was held out from him pointed at Elrond, he tried to ignore the sharp pains that went through his arm. He stared straight into Elrond's eyes while holding the sword out waiting for Elrond to tell him when he could drop the sword…he just prayed it was soon.

Elrond stood watching as the tip of the sword started to become unsteady after only a few moments, gradually the rest of the sword started to shake. He could see the thin layer of sweat that broke out on Legolas's forehead. 7 minutes had passed…and with a sigh of frustration Legolas threw the sword to the side and dropped his eyes to the ground.

"Come and let me take a look at your arm," Elrond said quietly putting a hand on his left shoulder. Legolas nodded but didn't say anything and he didn't lift his eyes from the ground.

Elrond made Legolas sit on his bed as Legolas didn't want anyone else seeing him weak, as they would in the healing rooms.

"Take off your tunic," Elrond ordered gathering the herbs he might need. Legolas did so if but a bit slowly because he was only using his left hand. Holding that sword for a mere 7 minutes had made red-hot pain pulse in his right arm. He did not even bother to hide a grimace of pain when Elrond turned back to him. The healer's eyes widened when he saw the dark bruise that went from Legolas's shoulder halfway down his arm to his elbow. "Where does it hurt the most?" Elrond asked. Legolas used his left hand to lightly press against the juncture of his arm and shoulder, a hiss came from his lips from just the tiniest of pressure.

"It all hurts but that is the worst of it," He replied quietly. Elrond nodded and started his examination of the shoulder.

Strider sighed heavily, he had been looking for his best friend for about a half an hour with no luck. He had tried all of Legolas's favorite spots but he had not been in any of them. Finally he decided to go and ask his father, maybe he would know where Legolas was. The door was closed but he could have sworn he heard Elrond's voice on the inside so he knocked.

"Ada?" He asked after knocking. There was a pause of quiet and then Elrond calling for him to enter. Strider opened the door and stepped inside, his mouth was open to ask his questions but then he saw the person of his search slowly pulling his tunic back on.

"What did you want Estel?" Elrond questioned with a smile.

"Well I was looking for Legolas but it seems that I have found him. Is everything alright?" He inquired. It wasn't normal for Legolas and Elrond to just hang around in Elrond's rooms unless something was wrong.

"Everything is fine Estel, did you want me for something?" Legolas asked. He ignored the look Elrond gave him.

"Well…the twins and I must be heading back, their craving some new excitement and I must admit I am as well. We were wondering if you wanted to camp out with us this last night here," Strider said.

"I would love to mellon nin," Legolas replied with a smile.

2 days later…

Legolas stood with his father on the top step of the palace watching as Strider, the twins and Elrond packed up their horses for their journey back to Imladris. Once everything was ready they all turned back to Thranduil and Legolas.

"Although you went against my wishes by going after Legolas and Carnesîr, I must thank you for your actions. You not only saved one but two, without your actions we may very well have lost them," Thranduil told them. The twins and Strider bowed their heads and then looked up at Legolas.

"Yes, you saved my life…no matter how difficult it may have been, my thanks goes to you as well Lord Elrond…without you I would not be here," Legolas said. Elrond smiled at him and he smiled back.

"We both wish you a safe journey home, you are welcome in Mirkwood anytime," Thranduil replied. The twins and Strider bowed their heads and then mounted but Elrond walked up to Legolas.

"Legolas, if your arm starts to hurt you to where the pain is unbearable I want you to write me and I will come. If the pain is just I want you to use this on it. Please take care of yourself…this could become serious if you ignore it long enough," Elrond whispered into his ear while slipping him a pouch of medicine. Legolas nodded but said nothing. Elrond went to his horse and mounted.

"Tenna' ento lye omenta," Legolas said as they rode off.

A/N: Well another story finished! Whoo! I want to thank everyone who has reviewed this story; Alariel, Aranel of Mirkwood, Astalder27, Cherryfaerie, Coolio02, Deana, Eowyn, Gozilla, Gwyn, HalandLeg4ever, Irish QT, Jackie'sFriend, Joeel, Lady Aqawondel, Lady Lestat, LinZE, Lyn, Namarie an Lalaith, Slea, Someone Reading, Snow-Glory, Surfredia, Tithen Min, Tourniquetangel, Wadeva.

Elvish Translations

Tenna' ento lye omenta – Until we meet again

Mellon nin – My friend

Ada – Dad

Review Replies

Deana – Ow indeed. It shall play a part in the next one!

Cherryfaerie – I love to torture, we are now done with CATS thank goodness. screams I passed my Chemistry test! It's the first I've passed all year!

Coolio02 – Hope you liked it!

Joee1 – That it does, his arm is everything of course to an archer. We shall see what happens.

wadeva – You and me both! Hope you liked the last chapter!

Someone Reading – Stupid Legolas for being so stubborn! It's a long story so do not worry!