Morning brings peace

Aragorn hadn't realized that he slept long until the birds starting singing outside. He snapped his head up. Legolas was asleep peacefully. His convulsion attack had stopped an hour and a half after it started. Aragorn stood, glancing back at Legolas once more, and walked to the balcony. The air felt fresh as it caressed his skin and the bird's songs were heavenly music to his ears. Today would be a day that Legolas would love. He glanced inside at his sleeping friend and looked back at the gardens.

"Those flowers re-grew fast after the twin's horse accident. Wouldn't you say?" A sleepy voice came from inside. Aragorn turned, a bit startled, and saw his friend awake. "Yeah, they did. How do you feel?" Aragorn said, rushing in to his friend's side. "I've been better..." The Elf's voice trailed off. Aragorn smiled at that. "I want to go outside, Aragorn. " Legolas said, stretching his arms. Aragorn's smile faded slowly. "Don't underestimate how you feel now with how you will feel if you get up." Aragorn said.

Legolas rolled his eyes. "It may help me if I go outside and see nature, Aragorn." Legolas said. "Are you sure you're up to it?" Aragorn asked. "Are you sure you want me better?" Legolas smiled. It was Aragorn's time to roll his eyes. "Yes, but I---" He started. "How long have you known me?! I was being sarcastic." Legolas interrupted. He felt a sharp lightning-bolt of pain run though his chest, but he put it aside.

"I am going whether you want me to or not and whether you help me or not." Legolas said, sitting up and sliding to the end of the bed. Aragorn rushed to his side and helped Legolas to the balcony. He helped his friend to the reclining balcony chair (A/N: like the ones at the pools...) and brought out a pillow and blanket. "Comfortable?" Aragorn asked, not a trace of sarcasm in his voice. Legolas nodded. "Thank you, mellon nin." The Elf said and closed his eyes. He wasn't asleep, he was focused on nature...and listening to the trees talk.

"They are speaking to me. They worry for me. They know of what disease I have." Legolas said. "Who? The trees?" Aragorn asked. Legolas nodded. "Yes." He said. "They say that they have seen not many Elves with this disease. They worry." Legolas said. "I worry too." Aragorn said, putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.