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AN: Ookee Pokee, this is probably the first chapter that I will refer to…um…sexual things, but it's not gonna be anything major. Just little references here and there. Things will get a little more extreme in the following chapters, but I swear to the Lord, nothing will be graphic. So please don't run away screaming. (That means you too, Louis) LOL. And I will make a point to tell you all that everything I write is part of the plot. You'll see when the story comes to a certain point, but that might not be soon. Just bare with me! You guys are all very very great and I love you all!
******Chapter 13*******
That afternoon, the slaves were lined up and led to the mess hall for the third and last meal of the day. Legolas still had seen nothing of Eredor, and it worried him. Eredor had spoken to Legolas about being sold, and although it was very unlikely, as Eredor was one of Curdolin's best fighters (something Eredor didn't like to brag about, mind you), but Legolas still had reason to worry.
The guards paraded the prisoners down the halls, stopping at each cell to pick up yet another slave and add him to the line. Legolas watched with patience as the line grew in front of him. He was always put in back, were the rear guard could keep an eye on him. Eredor was usually two or three people in front of him.
But not today.
The guards stopped by the last cell, and Eredor stepped out. The guards had clamped the irons around his wrists and ankles before Legolas noticed him. Legolas allowed himself to smile. He had missed his friend greatly. He rattled his chains a bit to get Eredor's attention.
Eredor (and several others) looked over his shoulder to see who made the noise. When he saw the elf, his face burst out into a smile. Legolas smiled back, but the line began to move, and Eredor turned back towards the front.
The slaves were led to the mess hall and separated from each other. Immediately Eredor rushed towards Legolas, as well as he could with chains around his feet.
Legolas grinned as his friend approached him, expecting just a happy greeting. But Eredor had more in mind. He flung his arms around the elf—chains and all—and embraced him. Legolas was surprised to say the least, but he returned the hug after only a moments hesitation.
"By the Powers, Legolas!" Eredor cried. "You have no idea of how relieving it is to see you!"
Legolas winced as Eredor's grip tightened. "Actually, I believe I do." He gasped.
Eredor sensed the elf's discomfort and let him go. "No you don't." He challenged. "Your like a brother to me, Legolas."
Legolas was momentarily shocked. "I am?"
"Course you are." Eredor said cheerfully. His smile faded as he surveyed Legolas's condition. "What happened to your shirt?"
Legolas shrugged. "It was torn to pieces." He said, as if it didn't matter that much.
"Did you have a fight with a whip?" Eredor laughed, gesturing towards the slash marks that marred his friend's body.
Legolas looked down at himself. He did look terrible. But he shook his head. "No, I had a fight with a man who had a whip."
"When? Yesterday?" Eredor questioned. "Those look fresh."
"No. Today." Legolas answered.
"Today?" Eredor asked, confused. "They put you in the ring yesterday and today?"
Legolas nodded modestly.
Eredor observed Legolas more, and noticed his bound leg wound. "That's what you received yesterday, huh?"
"Yes."
"Wolf?"
"Warg."
"A warg?"
"Yes." Legolas repeated.
Eredor was impressed. "You are extremely lucky if that's all you've got after fighting a warg."
Legolas shrugged again. "I've done it before. It was the killing of humans that unnerved me."
Eredor's face fell. "I-I hope you didn't watch me yesterday." He looked up at the elf hopefully. "You didn't, did you?"
Legolas frowned and nodded. Eredor sighed.
"I'm sorry you had to see that, Legolas. It wasn't as clean as I wanted it to be." He apologized.
"Don't apologize." Legolas replied. "It teaches me much."
Eredor nodded and then a small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. "Well, let's get some food, shall we?"
The food today wasn't as terrible as usual, for it was the leftovers of what Curdolin's guests hadn't eaten yesterday. Legolas merely grabbed a few choice things and sat at the table, but Eredor came back with his arms almost overflowing with food.
"I eat a lot." He explained.
As they gorged themselves on the only slightly spoiled food, Legolas kept the conversation going.
"Where were you yesterday afternoon, Eredor?" He asked. "And this morning?"
"In my cell." Eredor answered between bites of a large cooked bird's leg. "They gave me the day off. That 's what happens when you fight well, Legolas. You get a reward."
"I haven't received a reward." Legolas said, rather angerly.
"You will." Eredor said, taking a sip of a bowl of soup he had bought back to the table. "Maybe tonight."
"What will they reward me with?" Legolas asked, curiousity getting the better of them.
Eredor waved his hands. "There are lots of ways they reward you. Good food, a blanket, a day off, a girl…"
Legolas nearly gagged on his soup. "A girl?"
Eredor looked at him strangely. "Yes. A girl. Why?"
"What would you do with a girl?" Legolas asked, the first question he'd ever asked Eredor that was obviously stupid.
Eredor set down his bird's leg and lowered his voice. "Do I really have to explain that to you Legolas?"
Legolas was about to answer when the guards began shouting for the prisoners to finish up. He watched as Eredor downed the rest of his soup and then took some choice pieces of food and hit them within his tunic. Legolas wished he could do the same, but he no longer had a tunic.
The guard ushered the prisoners into the line, hooked them to one another, and then escorted them back to each of there cells. There was to be no training after tonight, for Curdolin's guests were leaving tomorrow, and there would be no more 'games.'
Legolas was looking forward to a good night's sleep.
********Personal thingy*********
AN: I know, I know, that was way too short, but the next chapter will be longer. I think. Now to respond to my wonderful reviewers! (That's you, folks!)
Nicole: Thank you! More chapters coming right up! *gives you cookie*
Starknight: Oh yes, I did, I did indeed! Who wouldn't enjoy a shirtless Legolas? He'll have a lot more issues by the time I'm done with him. Poor Legolas. A schitzo Legolas? Um…oohkay…yeah, that would be interesting! But that's not gonna happen. Not now anyway. I know! I don't want school to come! School is evil! But you're right, I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. Thank you, girl! *gives you cookie*
Anolinde: Thank you so much! Yes, Legolas is a poor thing, isn't he? He'll live. But that's the only spoiler I'll give you. Thank you again! *give you cookie*
Truffles: Yay! I'm back! I'm glad you think that the gore was necessary, cuz it really kinda was, it's nice to have someone review who isn't um…grossed out by it. Thank you! As for the choir crisis, I will continue to write, I just might not be able to do it as often. Right now I'm trying to get a lot of chapters typed up so later all I have to do is upload them. But thank you! *gives you cookie*
Andmetwen: Butt plugs! *laughs* That's funny! But yeah, some men are butt plugs. There was this guy once who I was in a musical with, and he was supposed to be my love interest, and I had this huge crush on him, but he didn't like me so over the course of two months, working with each other for at least two hours after school, he only said like ten words to me. Yeah, he was a jerk. And I still have a crush on him, but it's only cuz he looks like he could be Orlando Bloom's younger brother.
Leggy's a murderer! Well, not exactly, it was more in self defense, and someone had to die. But his mind is tricking him into believing that. He's kind of tomenting himself about this. I didn't have him kill the other guy in those other ways because a) I didn't think of it, and b) It's more dramatic this way.
Thank you! Eredor will be along! As you can see, he's just fine. *gives you cookie*
Nikki: Tra la la lilly! Cool! Thank you for wishing my vacation good! Yes, the gore, had to do it, hon. Sorry. I would advise you not to read the fight scenes if they made you uncomfortable, but if you did that you'd probably be very confused by now. I have to admit, the arm thing was gory…with the hook dripping with blood and tissue…*shudders*…yeah, ew. Sorry again, but thanks! Oh la la! Shirtless Leggy! *pops out champene* Let's party y'all! *gives you cookie*
breeNbloom: Yeah, I remember you! Thanks for returning! *gives you cookie* You were expecting more gore? Darn, I try to write so that no one knows what's gonna happen next, but I guess this time I slipped. Oops. Don't stop saying you like my fic! It makes me feel important! I don't mind, really! Thank you!
XxDarkgoddessxX: Hey other person! I'm back! *returns hug gladly* Thank you! *dances with you* Don't worry, I can't spell Haliuya either. LOL.
Is that so? Do you know Egyptian or something? I never would have figured that all out! You are smart! As for her calling me sadistic, whatever. It's better than being called other things. To tell you the truth, I didn't even know what the word sadistic meant when she wrote it! That's how blonde I am! So I looked it up in the dictionary and it said something like "getting [sexual] pleasure from causing harm to another" and I'm like "Whoa! That's not me!" Seriously, I'm just trying to write a good dramatic fanfic.
You missed me? How sweet! *gives you hug* Yeah, a lot of my favorite authors have been gone recently too. But recently one of them finally updated after like two months. She scared me! I thought she died or something. But she had good reason to put off her story—get this—Johnny Depp was filming his next movie in her town. I would give my right arm for him to come to my town! Could I possibly recommend her story to you? It's called Journey to Life and it is excellent. It's in my Favorites Stories on my Bio page. It's rated R though, and deals with such things as (ahem) rape (not graphic, it's just part of what happened to one of the characters) and stuff, but that doesn't bother me, and I read it, and it is sooo good. Legomance though. But absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough good things about it! You should check it out!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Legolas dancing to the "I'm too sexy" Song and ripping of his clothing! *throws in the money* Take it all off baby!
No, no! Not beer! Beer tastes terrible! (Well, I've never tasted it but something that smells that bad can't possibly taste good.) Bring cream soda! I love cream soda with a passion! And whipped cream! And strawberries! Share the love (and the fruit)!
As for that picture, well, I couldn't get it to load the first time, but my computer was screwy then, so maybe later it will work! I can't wait to see it! Seeya, chica! *gives you cookie*
~Roseblade22
PS: "Weddings? I love weddings! Drinks all around!" –Jack Sparrow, "Pirates of the Caribbean. I LOVE THAT LINE!