A Night in Lothlorien by Gilrean
Chapter 2
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Caution: This story contains Legolas/Aragorn Slash. That means male/male relationships. Don't like it? Well then, don't read it!
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It was a dark and stormy night. You were scared. I was there to comfort you. To let you know you were safe. To protect you from this storm. And the storms to come...
Legolas looked out the window. "I don't like the looks of those clouds. I think a bad storm is coming," he said, nervously.
Estel too looked out the window. "It does appear that way. It looks like it will come during the night though. However, do not worry the trees are sturdy in Lothlorien. We will not be in any danger."
Legolas sighed. "I suppose you are right" He stepped away from the window and sat down in a chair. "So what brings you to the forests of Lothlorien?"
"Well I needed a message sent to Galadriel and I thought it was time for a vacation. I miss the adventures I had before I was King of Gondor. I had a freedom then I don't have now." Estel said almost regretfully. "Being King is incredibly boring now that there are no more wars to fight, alliances to be made, disasters to overcome. The kingdom practically rules itself. What made you decide to visit Lothlorien?"
"My father had a message that he needed delivered as well and I was not busy. He told me it would be good to get out of Mirkwood for a while. Although this storm is making me wish I had stayed home."
"You do not like storms I gather."
"I was caught in a storm once in the woods around my home. Lightning had frightened off my horse and I had gotten lost due to the rain. I was wet and scared. It was not long before one of the guards found me. It's an irrational fear I know but I am still to this day scared of storms."
Estel woke in the middle of the night. It was storming, hard. The wind was howling and the rain was beating down on the rooftop. The trees were creaking and thunder rumbled. It was a bad storm all right.
Estel sat up and looked around at the room. On the bed next to his Legolas sat. His sat with his legs pulled up to his chest with his arms wrapped around them. He was whimpering and rocking back and forth slightly.
Estel got up out of bed and sat down next to Legolas. He put his arm around the trembling elf. He began murmuring soft words to comfort Legolas. "Shh. It is all right. It will be all over soon. It is ok. Do not worry."
A particularly loud blast of thunder rumbled and Legolas gave a small 'eep' and moved a bit closer to Estel. Estel began to stroke Legolas' hair.
They stayed that way until the storm began to die down. Finally, the storm ended and the night was still.
Legolas looked up at Estel, who smiled down at him. "Le hannon, Estel."
"It was nothing, mellon nín." Estel replied. It was quiet for a moment as the two just stared into each other's eyes. Suddenly, Estel bent down to gently kiss Legolas.
Ok so it is still a bit short but I want to drag this story out a little longer. It is longer than my previous post I do know that!
Hey, I used a bit of Elvish in this chapter! Here are the translations for those of you who do not know elvish. Le hannon, Estel. I thank thee, Estel. Mellon nín. My friend.
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