So…here's where we left off. I guess Leggy is a bit OOC in this story, especially this chapter, but never mind! He's always Out Of Character in my stories anyway! You guys don't seem to mind. ^_^
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~Lainfaer~
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sunni07 - *gets de-fib machine ready* You're sure you're not going to have a heart attack? All they did was sleep in the same bed, doesn't mean they actually DID anything…
Er….
Well, maybe…
Anyway…
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Chapter 11: Reunited.
"Aragorn!"
"Aragorn!"
"Aragorn!"
The call echoed across the now half-empty plain, stained with the blood of men and Orcs. Legolas, Amy, and Gimli looked around for their friend, but could find no sign.
"Aragorn!" Legolas yelled again. He spied an Orc spluttering with laughter and grabbed it by the neck.
"Tell us what happened and I will ease your passing," Gimli told him, axe at the creatures' throat.
"He's…dead," the Orc gurgled. "He took a little tumble off the cliff." Amy and Théoden ran to the edge.
"You lie!" Legolas hissed.
The Orc gasped one last time and opened his hand. Legolas looked down, and carefully peeled the Evenstar out of its grasp. He gripped it tight and joined the other two at the top of the cliff.
The river raged along down below. There was nothing to show that Aragorn had fallen down there. No body. Nothing.
"Get the wounded on horses," he heard Théoden tell his Captain. "Leave the dead."
His head snapped round to glare at the King.
"Come," he said, placing a hand comfortingly on the Elf's shoulder, then walking off.
Legolas just stared back down at the river, the Evenstar in his hand. Amy and Gimli stood either side of him, following his gaze.
They made their way to Helms Deep, and there began to prepare for the upcoming battle. But their hearts were heavy with grief for their fallen comrade, and no matter how hard he tried, Legolas couldn't get his head around the fact that his best friend was dead.
As he was looking out across the valley, head in his hands, Amy stepped silently up to him, slipping her arm through his. He made no movement to show he had even noticed her arrive.
"Legolas," she said softly.
He didn't turn to her.
"Legolas, please look at me," she begged.
He turned slowly to face her, and she was horrified to see unshed tears shining in his eyes. He looked at the floor, and as he did, a single tear fell.
She flung her arms around him and held his body close to hers. There were hardly any people around that area, and so Legolas let the tears fall. This time, she was doing the comforting.
He cried silently, his shoulders trembling just a little. She kissed his head, rubbing his back as she did so, anything to try and soothe his breaking heart. True, she and Aragorn had never got on excellently, but over the past weeks, when it had only been the four of them, she had gradually began to like him, just a little. And she hoped he felt the same towards her.
After a while, Legolas stood and wiped his eyes.
"Better?" she asked softly.
He nodded. "Hannon lle melamin."
"I'm always here if you need me."
"I know." He smiled and embraced her again.
"All right you two love sick idiots, that's enough of that." They jumped apart at the sound of Gimlis' voice. Legolas prayed silently to the Valar that there were no tearstains.
Gimli grinned. "How long?" he asked softly.
"What do you mean?" Legolas asked.
"I mean, how long have you two been together?"
Both were silent, each looking at the other. Gimli laughed. "You really think we hadn't noticed? Me and Aragorn aren't blind you know!"
They laughed. "Since Lothlórien," Amy answered.
"I thought as much. I'm happy for you."
Amy was blushing furiously by now, and Gimli grinned at her. "No need to be embarrassed Amy."
"I'm not, it's just…"
"I need a drink," Legolas said quickly. He grabbed Amy's hand, and pulled her quickly back inside the Keep.
Gimli grinned to himself, and slowly followed them inside.
"Legs, slow down!" Amy protested as he pulled her hurriedly through the crowd. "There's no need to rush!"
He pulled her through an open door and shut it behind them.
"What are you doing?" she asked, gasping for air.
"Amy, if Gimli has noticed, then surely other people have!"
"It doesn't matter, does it?"
"We don't want the whole world knowing, not yet."
"It'll be fine. Gimli knows when to keep his mouth shut." She could just imagine the look on Legolas' face at that comment. It was far too dark in there to see him.
"Honestly. Gimli is a good Dwarf. He won't tell anyone if we don't want him to."
"Well I'm glad you have faith in him."
Amy smiled to herself. If that Dwarf did say anything, he would seriously pay for it.
She reached out in the darkness for Legolas' hand, and he took it, pulling her in towards him. They shared a passionate embrace in that darkness, both locked in their own thoughts.
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Later that day, Amy and Legolas were helping the Rohirrim sort out things to take into the caves should the need come upon them. Éowyn was counting baskets of food, Amy was checking the stocks of blankets and clothes, and Legolas was looking through the weaponry. He went to take a sword over to the other side of the hallway they were in, when he spotted someone walking towards the Kings' main hall. He almost dropped the sword.
Aragorn, dripping wet, exhausted-looking, covered in wounds, was heading his way. He passed the sword to a nearby man, and waited, a small smirk upon his fair face. Aragorn didn't notice the Elf till he nearly ploughed straight into him.
"Lle ab dollen."
Aragorn grinned.
"You look terrible," Legolas concluded, looking the Man up and down.
Aragorn just grinned again.
Amy, noticing that Legolas had not yet returned, looked to see where he had got to. She saw who he was talking to, and uttered a small scream, covering her mouth with her hand. Éowyn looked at her, puzzled, then followed her gaze. Both women were still, not able to move or talk.
Amy ran over first and stood next to Legolas, her hands on her hips. "After all the worry you have put us through, after everything we thought had happened to you…you're laughing?" She glared at him, causing him to laugh harder. She glanced at the Evenstar in his hand and smiled.
"Where is the King?" he asked, regaining his composure.
They all entered the hall, and Théoden looked as shocked as anyone to actually see the Ranger still alive. They talked for a while, and Aragorn gave them news of his discovery of the ten thousand Uruk-Hai marching towards Helm Deep. Plans were immediately formed to get the women and children into the caves as soon as possible.
"I don't care what you say, you are going into those caves whether you like it or not."
"Legolas, I am not a child, I can fight!"
"Not this time. This time, you are going to stay safe."
"Legolas, I…"
"No arguments Amy. I do not want you in any danger."
She pouted, folding her arms across her chest. Legolas just laughed. "That isn't going to work Amy. Come on, into the caves."
"But I don't like caves! I…get…claustrophobic!" she protested as Legolas began leading her in the direction all the women and children were heading in.
"They're huge, don't worry. Keep Éowyn company. If she finds out you were allowed to fight and she wasn't…well, I'll let you imagine the consequences that will have."
Amy had to laugh at that. She could picture the look on Éowyns' face if she stayed to fight.
"Very well, but I tell you this now. If we win this battle, and I come out and find you hurt, you are in serious trouble, got it?"
"Of course my Lady. I perfectly understand. But I will not get hurt, I promise you."
"Don't make promises that you cannot definitely keep. It isn't fair."
"Just trust me Amy. I will not get hurt. I've got Gimli and Aragorn to keep an eye on me."
"Oh wow, that makes me feel so much better!"
He laughed. "Come on melamin."
Before she went in, they shared a passionate kiss. All who saw felt happiness flood their hearts. Éowyn waited patiently for her new friend as she said good-bye to her love.
"Be careful," she begged in a whisper, leaning her forehead against his.
"Promise." He kissed her once more, stroked her cheek, then he was gone, melting into the crowd.
Amy let Éowyn lead her into the safety of the huge caves. But her heart was aching, as she had never felt it ache before. Out of the whole time she had been in Middle-Earth, this was the time she needed Natalie the most.
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Hope that was ok. Like I said, with Leggy crying, he was a bit OOC. I tried to make it fit in as well as I could. Tell me what you thought in a review. Cheers me dears! ^_^
~Lainfaer~
P.S. Sequel to 'Living A Lie' is now up! Yay! ^_^