Luthor's Note: Hey guys! So, we're kind of full of ideas at this moment so here's the next chapter (kind of fast eh?) This is an A.U. and Aragorn is still immortal for us.
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Chapter 2:
Aragorn went to his chamber. He took his clothes off and went to the bathroom to clean himself. He no longer felt pain on his right arm. The herb given to him by that beautiful elf was really effective.
"Speaking of that beautiful elf, he must be from Mirkwood because he has golden hair. Mirkwood and Lothlorien elves are known for their golden hair while Rivendell elves are known for their hair as black as ebony."
Aragorn smiled at the thought of the beautiful elf. They may be both male but Middle has nothing against same sex union anyway so it's okay.
After bathing, Aragorn put on his official feast tunic and leggings and a cape with their family crest embroidered on it and got ready for the feast.
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As Legolas was preparing for the feast, he was thinking of the prince of Gondor and how he looked different. Yes, he may still be as dirty and messy as ever but it was an additional factor on his appearance. Overall, he doesn't look bad. Legolas also had a great time pretending he was a servant when Aragorn hadn't recognized him. Well, ten years must have been a real long time.
When he was ready for the feast, he went down smiling and thinking how this visit would be an eventful one.
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The feast begun with the introduction of the royalties but neither Legolas nor Aragorn was present. Nobody mind though, so the feast continued.
After few moments, the announcer got the attention of everybody by announcing that Prince Legolas, the prince of Mirkwood has arrived.
He was wearing a white tunic and leggings and a long white cape and every women as well as men, she-elves as well as elves, those from Rivendell, Lothlorien and even from their own kingdom, Mirkwood, were enthralled by his beauty. And it's no surprise, he after all, was the most beautiful, most exquisite, most mesmerizing, most admirable, most attractive, most charming, most elegant, most graceful and most gorgeous elf ever existed on Middle Earth.
"Ah, here comes my sole heir, Legolas," King Thranduil said cheerfully to the other royalties.
Legolas humbly bowed before his father and the other kings and gave a little smile to the others when he noticed Aragorn's absence. He didn't mind though, actually, he was glad of it.
Minutes later, the announcer got the attention of everybody, again, by announcing the arrival of the prince of Gondor.
Upon hearing this, Legolas (not wanting to let Aragorn know that he's the prince of Mirkwood) sneaked out of the great hall where the feast is taking place. He went to the palace's garden where some Ents lived and he conversed with them. (This is an A.U. fic remember. This took place sometime before the 'dark time'.)
After sometime, Legolas heard (with his elven senses) someone approaching. He immediately climbed up a tree and waited. Few more minutes, he saw Aragorn coming.
Aragorn sat on a rock not far from where Legolas was and started conversing with an Ent.
Legolas went down from the tree where he was hiding. Aragorn then saw him and smiled. Then Legolas bowed before Aragorn saying, "Your highness," As a greeting.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be inside the palace enjoying the feast?" Aragorn asked.
"Oh no, your highness, I don't actually have a high regard for feasts, I'm more comfortable here," Legolas answered.
"I see. Then you can accompany me here for a moment, I guess."
"Certainly, your highness."
Aragorn moved a little, leaving a space on the rock for Legolas to sit on. Then he motioned for him to sit beside him.
"No, your highness, I'd rather stand. It's rude to sit beside a prince," Legolas said.
"Don't be silly. Besides there's no one else here."
"The Ents…"
"…won't tell anyone," Aragorn said.
Legolas, still pretending to be a servant elf felt compelled so he sat gracefully beside Aragorn.
"What is your name?" Aragorn asked suddenly after a moment of silence.
"Green Leaf, your highness. My name is Green Leaf."
"Green Leaf eh? Unusual…" Aragorn replied.
"Yes, your highness, unusual it is. I don't want to be rude, your highness, but I think I have to go now. I still have to attend to the needs of the prince of Mirkwood."
"But I didn't see him inside. He must be somewhere else. You can stay here a little longer."
"Oh no, your highness, I can't. I'm really sorry," Legolas said then he hurriedly, but still gracefully, ran towards the palace.
Aragorn was left there thinking still of the beautiful elf.
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To be continued… or not.
August 11, 2003
Luthor's Note: Nothing much is happening…yet but we promise there's more to come.
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