Late Night Love: Heart's Desire
Author: Stephie P. a.k.a thesilentsenshi/kirameki
Contact: thesilentsenshihotmail.com; http:thesilentsenshi.livejournal.com
Pairings: Legolas/Erestor
Rating: R/NC-17
Summary: Erestor is haunted by his night with Legolas. The prince wants
to continue their affair. When insomnia hits once again, will Erestor
be able to fight his desires. Does he even want to? Sequel to Late
Night Library Tryst.
Disclaimer: The lovely elves don't belong to me, though I wish they did.
Warnings: None really. Unless you consider slash bad...
Notes: Part Eight. Erestor reminisces about a time when the prince was but an elfling. Okay, everyone can coo now, XD
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Part VIII. Memories
Erestor paced the library, now so filled with memories for him to
treasure. The prince had lifted his spirits with his confession the
night before. The only problem was, that he had yet to confess his own
feelings.
He was more than a little frustrated. He had been
unable to corner Legolas all day. Apparently his father's advisors had
scheduled an unexpected last minute meeting. About what, he was unsure.
So, he was made to wait. He sat down in one of the plumply cushioned
arm chairs and screamed out his frustrations. It reverberated off of
the stone walls and filled the empty library.
After that was
done he leaned back and took out the blue stone pendant. Now he knew
why the shape had seemed so familiar. And it was no wonder he hadn't
recognized it sooner. The incident had occurred well before the
prince's majority over two centuries ago. And to think, Legolas had
kept it for all these years. How had he not noticed Legolas' attachment
to him throughout his youth?
He smiled. 'Well, that explains the twins' lack of mischief upon me during Legolas' visits.'
Honestly, though, to think he'd kept it for over two centuries...
Erestor closed his eyes and lost himself in his memories.
flashback
"ELROHIR!!! ELLADAN!!!" Erestor shouted loudly. "Those little
miscreants. Skipping out on their lessons." he muttered. Erestor sighed
in resignation. What with the young prince's arrival should he have
expected any less?
Suddenly something gleaming in the sunlight
caught his eye. He went over to investigate. He leaned over and dug
into the soft soil extracting a beautiful black stone. It's shape was
most unique. It looked almost like a fat star, yet not quite so. It was
elongated like a teardrop as well. Surprisingly it's edges were smooth
and surface nearly polished. A good cleaning would reveal a rather
beautiful stone he was sure. It glittered in the sunlight as he studied
it. He was so intent on his perusal of his finding that he didn't see
the small careening elfling headed his way until it was too late.
"Oomph!" He grunted as he was toppled to the ground, a small elfling
collapsing in a heap on his lap. He steadied the small figure and
quickly looked him over for injuries. Satisfied the elfling was
uninjured he thought to find an explanation. The elfling was red faced
with embarrassment.
"I'm so sorry Erestor! I wasn't looking where I was going!" the youngest prince of the Woodland Realm hurriedly apologized.
Erestor chuckled at the flushed elfling. "That was rather obvious. But
you needn't worry about me. I've faced worse in my time than a rushed
elfling."
Suddenly the bright blue eyes of the elfling widened
in curiosity as they fastened on the glittering stone in the advisor's
hand.
"It's pretty!" The elfling observed.
Erestor
smiled at him. "Yes, it is." Noticing the young one's fascination, he
held it out so the young prince could view it easily. "Would you like
to keep it?" he offered.
The blue eyes brightened in youthful delight. "Really?!" I can have it?"
Erestor smiled at the child's exuberance. Too soon it would be gone
along with his innocence, he knew. Especially growing up within the now
shadowed borders of Greenwood, already dubbed Mirkwood due to the
spreading darkness. It was the prince's destiny to become a warrior and
leader of his people. Despite his youth he was already showing the
necessary qualities. Though, thankfully, he hadn't inherited his
father's haughty arrogance. He was blessed with his mother's kindly
temperament, although he was obviously capable of getting his point
across when needed.
The near blinding smile the elfling flashed
him near melted his usually hardened heart. A feat even his own young
charges had yet to manage. Of course, that could be because his own
charges were constantly skipping lessons and causing mischief. Speaking
of his charges...
"Prince Legolas?" Erestor got the elfling's
attention away from his new gift. Legolas' grip tightened on the stone
as though he thought Erestor had changed his mind and would now take it
back. Erestor smiled reassuringly. "Have you seen Elrohir and Elladan?
They skipped their history lessons this morning and are missing."
Legolas looked away distractedly and shook his head. He bit his lower lip anxiously.
Erestor sighed. The prince obviously knew where his young charges were, but had been sworn to secrecy.
"That's alright. You needn't tell me where they are. I'll track them
down myself eventually. Erestor picked himself up from the ground after
disentangling from the young prince. He helped Legolas stand and after
brushing his dark robes free of dust and dirt, then helped the elfling
do likewise.
The young prince reverently tucked his new aquisition into a hidden pocket of his tunic. He smiled brightly at the advisor.
"Hannon le, Erestor."
"You're very welcome pen neth." Erestor smiled back warmly.
Suddenly they heard giggles from the nearby trees. A pair of very
familiar giggles. Legolas raced away to join his friends as they made
their escape, leaving behind a frustrated Erestor.
"Wait! Get back here you pair of little hellions!" Erestor called after, taking up the chase after the giggling youths.
end flashback
Erestor opened his eyes as the memory faded, a smile playing on his
lips. He had nearly forgotten that incident. His charges had quickly
grown to adulthood, and truth be told, he rather missed their carefree
exuberance. Although it had a tendency of showing itself whenever
Legolas was near.
The prince had an inner light and enthusiasm
for life that effected all who came into contact with him. 'Even a
jaded old soul like me.' Erestor thought with a smile.
This was just one of the qualities that had most effectively ensnared his heart.
tbc...
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Elvish:
pen neth: young one
hannon le: thank you(?)
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Now, wasn't that sweet. =3 I thought to post this a little early today.
Hope you enjoyed. XD It must be odd falling in love with someone you've
seen grow up... Ah well, without it, there would be no story,
and that would be a bad thing. =3
If my elvish is wrong, please forgive me. I'm not fluent. Hence the reason I only use it rarely. --;
Oh, and I'm in the middle of writing the last chapter. All and all it's 10 chapters long. XD Only a few more to go. =3
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Review Responces:
mysticheero: dead and insane? Isn't everyone? vv; As for some nice Legolas/Erestor steamy action, I already have some from the pwp that started the series. (Originally wasn't even going to be a series). It can can be found (http:!!adultfan.nexcess.net!aff!story.php?no=27454(replace !=/) but it's NC-17 so unfortunately I couldn't post it here. As for the stories action... next chapter. XD Was this soon enough? And sorry to hear about your media problems. =(
Starlit Hope: Yep, he screwed up and darn well knows it too. XD
crazy-haldir-fancier: Glad you like. There are very few L/Er stories out there. Hense the reason I started this one. XD Before writing this, I'd read a total of... maybe 4 tops (and I've been to a LOT of archives).
Fuji: Well, not much waiting for this since it's pretty much already complete. Just hafta post'em and stuff. I don't want to tell you what's going to happen, but I will say this... It's a happy ending with no real cliffies til the sequel. I also thank bob(?) there's author alert. Too many mary sues on ff.net to weed through. I frequent aff.net mostly(for new stuff).
Min: Chapter 9 will be just for you. XD
Sian: Nope. You didn't miss the story behind the stones... You found
out when Erestor did... Or when he remembered that is... XD Sorry if
that confused you.