Brothers In Arms Chapter 15

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Legolas kept his wall well constructed and reinforced, despite all that Edain tried. In the end, Edain, could only help a little in releasing the pain that was hurting Legolas.

Thranduil, was working hard on making up for the lost ground during the difficult months. Summer was almost to an end and soon the elves in the wood would welcome in the autumn.

Resim now Legolas' personal bodyguard had decided to train him again. With a large warning from both Edain and Laomir not to push Legolas too far, Resim began the task of getting Legolas back into shape should he ever re join a patrol.

While it had been a long time since Legolas had last practiced with the seasoned warrior, it seemed his muscles and arms did not forget. Despite a number of mornings with very painful muscles, the young elf was as good an archer as he had been during his time as a cadet warrior.

However, Legolas, refused to be moved in any request to train with a blade. Despite the numerous requests of Resim, Thranduil and even Edain the young elf would not even look to the area where the blades were found. Edain had often tried to broach this problem with Legolas during their morning sessions, however, all he received was a frosty glare and a change of subject.

Weeks later a group of men were brought before Thranduil it was not unusual, Thranduil always gave help to those who needed it. They were invited to the noon meal and to any supplies that they required. Asfloth and Turian were sent away with all the young elves to camp close to the palace and pick the berries and learn of the herbs and flowers in the wood at this time of the year.

Thranduil, was escorting the men out of the hall and to the door of the palace. He had enjoyed the conversation with the men. As usual they were an interesting bunch with a variety of tales and adventures, though Thranduil, was not sure how many of them were true.

"My Lord, thank you for your hospitality."

Thranduil smiled at the men as they looked out over the forest. "It was my pleasure. . ."

At that moment Legolas ran through the door and almost knocked down his uncle. "Legolas! How many times do I have to tell you not to burst through that door. You have also missed the noon meal and I want you to meet our guests who are just passing through. . . "

Thranduil stopped as he noticed that Legolas was frozen looking into the eyes of one of the men with a rainbow of emotions that surprised Thranduil. The man in question looked strangely like he had seen a ghost.

A moment later an enraged Legolas charged at him clawing and punching the man screaming. "He was young. You killed him. He was only young. How could you? How could you do that to them?"

Thranduil and Laomir stared open mouthed at the spectacle that was now taking place. The guards dragged a still screaming Legolas of the now unconscious man. Legolas went then from screaming into horrible cries that made Thranduil shudder just hearing them. Laomir meanwhile was helping Edain who had just turned very pale and was leaning against the wall.

The men started yelling at Thranduil and pointing to Legolas. Deral was watching the spectacle with wide eyes. It was utter confusion within the palace. It took Thranduil a moment before he responded to what was happening in front of him.

"Stop, all of you! Deral, get the healer and take care of this man. Laomir, go with Legolas, to his chambers I will be with you presently." Turning to the men he said. "I must apologise. He has been recently traumatised. We will escort you later to the borders after your friend has received attention. In the meantime my guard will escort you to a room."

With a quick nod at Deral, the men were taken out of the room. Two guards who had been stationed at the door picked the unconscious man up and took him to the healing rooms.

Thranduil took a moment in looking around the room and sweeping his hand through his hair. Seeing a still very pale Edain over to the side he helped the Lorien elf up. Edain grabbed at Thranduil.

"Why are you protecting those men? You just let the man who killed his father get away."

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