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makes sense no? *huggles chibi Exile* hehehe. Ok, now, before we go to
review replies, please give a huge thank you to LEGOLAS'S FANATICAL FAN
GIRL!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!
Toni N- Really? They don't allow R anymore? I was pretty sure that they only banned NC-17. Thanks for telling me. And also thank you for reviewing!!! ^^
MoroTheWolfGod- Thank you for your review, although I must say, it took me awhile to figure out if it was a compliment or an insult. ^_^;; Sorry, was not very awake when I got your review but I'm glad I got it all the same.
Lady Lenna: THANK YOU FOR YOUR VERY LONG AND VERY NICE REVIEW!!!! Oh and, don't worry, the way I'm thinking it so far, Vera MIGHT be dead well before Legolas/Exile ever figures out she likes him. Or, if not, anything he does with her is going to be strictly hormones at work. And don't feel bad, I hate it when they switch stories like that too. Man, I just realized I have a bit of a triangle here. An Arwen/Aragorn/Legolas/Vera! Aragorn love Arwen, Arwen love Aragorn, Legolas loves Arwen, and Vera loves Legolas. Dang, that sounds like a soap opera. And, yes, it seems very much like some of Legolas is still in there somewhere. Just how much, we'll find out.
Gilraen3: Hmmm, I guess that is a good idea. I was kinda hoping for something else but that's the best idea I have seen so far and it's better than the things I was thinking. Thanks for reviewing; I really appreciate you guys taking the time to review for me!
Nikki(): Yay! I love getting compliments. I don't really think it matters what your religion is or even if you don't have one, I just really put up the one note in chapter two as to avoid flames. I haven't really gotten any, just one and it's not really a flame I don't think. Anyway, I'm overjoyed to hear you like my work! I just hope I can keep living up to yours and other's expectations! Keep reviewing!!!!
Anyway, ONTO CHAPTER 11!!!!!!!
Chapter 11: Out Of The Tree and Into The Fire
Cries bellowing, "FRODO! MR. FRODO! FRODO!" and such were soon to be heard all over Mirkwood. (Only Sam was shouting, "Mr. Frodo") They seemed to have searched the woodland forever yet they could still find no trace of the missing hobbit. They had all but given up. They went back to the palace, crestfallen and fearing the worst for Frodo. Sam, Merry and Pippin were in tears. Aragorn and Gimli were both in a state of shock. They both thought about how (counting Legolas as dead) very few of the Fellowship remained alive. Gandalf has still not returned.
They had just began to all nod off when the tall white wizard entered with a small figure by his side. "MR. FRODO!" shouted Sam, who was the first at Frodo's side. They were all surprised to find Frodo unhurt, though quite shaken.
Gandalf smiled. "He was about 50 feet up in an elm tree. It is no wonder we could not find him for that is a most unusual spot for a hobbit, especially at your age, Frodo." Gandalf ended his sentence with a light laugh.
Frodo smiled, "Truth be told, I should be dead right now..." he began but then paused as the smile ran away from his face. "The last thing I remember, the yellowed haired one asking what they were going to do with me and then, the red haired one. He dropped me. I was so high up. I couldn't help but scream. But then. I think I fainted."
Sam looked reassuringly at his master and friend. "Well don't worry about that anymore Mr. Frodo. You're safe on the ground again."
Frodo smiled again, "I'll be amazed if I can ever climb a tree again!"
What amazed Aragorn was the fact that Frodo was alive. He pulled Gandalf aside while the hobbits made merry. "Gandalf, that was no accident that Frodo ended up in a tree. What happened?" Aragorn asked.
Gandalf smiled, "I think I was indeed correct in guessing that Legolas is still very much alive."
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING EXILE!" Vulcan snarled. Exile looked at him coolly,
"There was no reason to kill him but there was a reason not to. You shouldn't go back on your word. Being known as a lair is not exactly an asset in case you haven't noticed."
Vulcan glared at him with even more hatred. "I DECIDED NOT TO SPARE THE HALFLING!!!"
Exile returned the hate-filled gaze. "But *I* decided that *I* would spare him his life. You will get things much easier if you are known to keep your word."
"I DON'T CARE ABOUT BEING A MAN OF MY WORD!!! I DON'T CARE ABOUT MAKING THINGS EASIER! I CARE ABOUT MY MEN FOLLOWING ORDERS!"
Exile sneered at him, "Temper, temper... You truly must learn not to pick fights with your betters." "IT THAT A CHALLENGE!?" Vulcan bellowed. Exile smiled mockingly, almost daring him to strike, "No, just a warning."
The others could tell a fight was brewing. A fight they did not need. "Come on you two! You're acting like children!" Vera shouted as she pulled her brother away from Exile. Findla went to make sure Exile did not try anything although she would not touch him. Volten went to assist in case she needed it.
Exile sighed, "Don't be stupid. I am not going to fight with that shrew unless he throws the first blow." Vulcan had had enough. Vulcan dashed forward with his sword drawn and made to slash at Exile, only to find a barrier come up between them. An ice barrier.
As soon as Vulcan touched the wall of ice with his sword, the sword and the arms holding it were frozen solid. Exile smiled evilly as he turned around, whip drawn. "You couldn't resist, could you, silly boy?" Vulcan expected a hit and closed his eyes to prepare for the blow, a blow that never came. "You really think me a coward enough to strike an incapacitated enemy?" Exile taunted as he walked away.
Vulcan didn't know if he was grateful or if he hated him even more for this. He supposed both. "We will attack again at night fall tomorrow."
Aragorn and the others ate breakfast even though dawn's early morning light had just graced the dim forest with light. None of them could nor tried to sleep that night. The hobbits ate eagerly (Frodo's experience had not effected his appetite) while Gimli, Aragorn and Gandalf each smoked on their pipes and mused over the events of the night. Gimli was overjoyed to hear that it must have been Legolas who saved Frodo. "Then that means the lad still has some of his old self in him! Excellent!"
Aragorn turned to Gandalf, "We need more council for this Gandalf, we cannot do this alone."
Gandalf looked thoughtfully and blew a ring a smoke, "I think, we may want to make a visit to Lothlorien."
Exile's ears perked up as he heard those words and vaguely wondered what those fools would do if they knew he was listening in on their every conversation. "They are going to leave soon." he said. All the demons looked at him.
Volten found his voice first, "What? What do you mean they're leaving?" Exile smirked,
"We cannot wait for nightfall. They are going to leave for Lothlorien at noon today. We will have to move now if we wish to catch them."
Vulcan cocked his head, "We are after the elves fool. I care not for that band of misfits, and if the white wizard if leaving, all the better reason to attack at night."
Exile shot a dirty look at the master of flame. "I want to kill that human and I swear by my own blood and anything else I have the power to swear by, I will kill any and all who try to stop me."
Gandalf, Aragorn, Gimli and the hobbits planned to leave at noon for Lothlorien, hoping that leaving now would surprise the demons. "We must hurry. We must pack light to travel quicker." huffed Gandalf as he helped the hobbits pack. Gimli went outside to make ready for the journey and Aragorn wandered off into the castle as he was ready to leave anyway.
Aragorn found that his feet lead him to Legolas' room. Tears formed in his eyes as he remembered all the good times he had spent with his friend whom he now called foe. His mind drifted back to the day he and Legolas first met. They didn't get along very well but after a life threatening experience that is not told here, they had grown fond of each other and hardly ever left the other's side. He smiled as he looked at some of the things Legolas had picked up over the ages. Aragorn's mind came back to reality and went back down stairs where he found Gandalf. "Find Gimli, it is time to go." Gandalf instructed. Aragorn nodded and went outside.
Aragon followed Gimli's fresh tracks easily in the noon sun. But to his horror, a loud blood curling scream came from the direction Gimli went. Aragorn ran as fast as he could. He dodged trees, bushes, briars. Until he reached a clearing and there he saw the horrible scene.
Exile was standing, a bloody dagger in his hand and Gimli's crumpled body at his feet, soaking in a pool of blood. Aragorn was horrified, "Legolas. How could you."
Exile looked up with a demented and evil grin on his face, "The same way I plan to do it to you Estel."
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Yes, I know. Evil cliffy, and still too short. I'm sorry but I had to have one cliff and I think most of my other chapters are pretty nice about that kinda stuff. Is Gimli dead? Will Aragorn die? If you want to find out, you must review. Please? And then, maybe I won't do any more cliffs. Ok, maybe a few. Uhhh. I think I'm going to hide behind Exile now just in case you guys decided to kill me. *cowers behind Exile* Uhhh, if you review, I might update before I leave for Main on Sunday. O.O;; Uh oh, you guys aren't gonna like that are you? I'm gonna be gone for the next two weeks. I'M SORRY!!! DON'T KILL ME FOR LEAVING YOU WITH A CLIFFIE FOR TWO WEEKS!!!! Uhhh, please help me Exile. Good boy.
Toni N- Really? They don't allow R anymore? I was pretty sure that they only banned NC-17. Thanks for telling me. And also thank you for reviewing!!! ^^
MoroTheWolfGod- Thank you for your review, although I must say, it took me awhile to figure out if it was a compliment or an insult. ^_^;; Sorry, was not very awake when I got your review but I'm glad I got it all the same.
Lady Lenna: THANK YOU FOR YOUR VERY LONG AND VERY NICE REVIEW!!!! Oh and, don't worry, the way I'm thinking it so far, Vera MIGHT be dead well before Legolas/Exile ever figures out she likes him. Or, if not, anything he does with her is going to be strictly hormones at work. And don't feel bad, I hate it when they switch stories like that too. Man, I just realized I have a bit of a triangle here. An Arwen/Aragorn/Legolas/Vera! Aragorn love Arwen, Arwen love Aragorn, Legolas loves Arwen, and Vera loves Legolas. Dang, that sounds like a soap opera. And, yes, it seems very much like some of Legolas is still in there somewhere. Just how much, we'll find out.
Gilraen3: Hmmm, I guess that is a good idea. I was kinda hoping for something else but that's the best idea I have seen so far and it's better than the things I was thinking. Thanks for reviewing; I really appreciate you guys taking the time to review for me!
Nikki(): Yay! I love getting compliments. I don't really think it matters what your religion is or even if you don't have one, I just really put up the one note in chapter two as to avoid flames. I haven't really gotten any, just one and it's not really a flame I don't think. Anyway, I'm overjoyed to hear you like my work! I just hope I can keep living up to yours and other's expectations! Keep reviewing!!!!
Anyway, ONTO CHAPTER 11!!!!!!!
Chapter 11: Out Of The Tree and Into The Fire
Cries bellowing, "FRODO! MR. FRODO! FRODO!" and such were soon to be heard all over Mirkwood. (Only Sam was shouting, "Mr. Frodo") They seemed to have searched the woodland forever yet they could still find no trace of the missing hobbit. They had all but given up. They went back to the palace, crestfallen and fearing the worst for Frodo. Sam, Merry and Pippin were in tears. Aragorn and Gimli were both in a state of shock. They both thought about how (counting Legolas as dead) very few of the Fellowship remained alive. Gandalf has still not returned.
They had just began to all nod off when the tall white wizard entered with a small figure by his side. "MR. FRODO!" shouted Sam, who was the first at Frodo's side. They were all surprised to find Frodo unhurt, though quite shaken.
Gandalf smiled. "He was about 50 feet up in an elm tree. It is no wonder we could not find him for that is a most unusual spot for a hobbit, especially at your age, Frodo." Gandalf ended his sentence with a light laugh.
Frodo smiled, "Truth be told, I should be dead right now..." he began but then paused as the smile ran away from his face. "The last thing I remember, the yellowed haired one asking what they were going to do with me and then, the red haired one. He dropped me. I was so high up. I couldn't help but scream. But then. I think I fainted."
Sam looked reassuringly at his master and friend. "Well don't worry about that anymore Mr. Frodo. You're safe on the ground again."
Frodo smiled again, "I'll be amazed if I can ever climb a tree again!"
What amazed Aragorn was the fact that Frodo was alive. He pulled Gandalf aside while the hobbits made merry. "Gandalf, that was no accident that Frodo ended up in a tree. What happened?" Aragorn asked.
Gandalf smiled, "I think I was indeed correct in guessing that Legolas is still very much alive."
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING EXILE!" Vulcan snarled. Exile looked at him coolly,
"There was no reason to kill him but there was a reason not to. You shouldn't go back on your word. Being known as a lair is not exactly an asset in case you haven't noticed."
Vulcan glared at him with even more hatred. "I DECIDED NOT TO SPARE THE HALFLING!!!"
Exile returned the hate-filled gaze. "But *I* decided that *I* would spare him his life. You will get things much easier if you are known to keep your word."
"I DON'T CARE ABOUT BEING A MAN OF MY WORD!!! I DON'T CARE ABOUT MAKING THINGS EASIER! I CARE ABOUT MY MEN FOLLOWING ORDERS!"
Exile sneered at him, "Temper, temper... You truly must learn not to pick fights with your betters." "IT THAT A CHALLENGE!?" Vulcan bellowed. Exile smiled mockingly, almost daring him to strike, "No, just a warning."
The others could tell a fight was brewing. A fight they did not need. "Come on you two! You're acting like children!" Vera shouted as she pulled her brother away from Exile. Findla went to make sure Exile did not try anything although she would not touch him. Volten went to assist in case she needed it.
Exile sighed, "Don't be stupid. I am not going to fight with that shrew unless he throws the first blow." Vulcan had had enough. Vulcan dashed forward with his sword drawn and made to slash at Exile, only to find a barrier come up between them. An ice barrier.
As soon as Vulcan touched the wall of ice with his sword, the sword and the arms holding it were frozen solid. Exile smiled evilly as he turned around, whip drawn. "You couldn't resist, could you, silly boy?" Vulcan expected a hit and closed his eyes to prepare for the blow, a blow that never came. "You really think me a coward enough to strike an incapacitated enemy?" Exile taunted as he walked away.
Vulcan didn't know if he was grateful or if he hated him even more for this. He supposed both. "We will attack again at night fall tomorrow."
Aragorn and the others ate breakfast even though dawn's early morning light had just graced the dim forest with light. None of them could nor tried to sleep that night. The hobbits ate eagerly (Frodo's experience had not effected his appetite) while Gimli, Aragorn and Gandalf each smoked on their pipes and mused over the events of the night. Gimli was overjoyed to hear that it must have been Legolas who saved Frodo. "Then that means the lad still has some of his old self in him! Excellent!"
Aragorn turned to Gandalf, "We need more council for this Gandalf, we cannot do this alone."
Gandalf looked thoughtfully and blew a ring a smoke, "I think, we may want to make a visit to Lothlorien."
Exile's ears perked up as he heard those words and vaguely wondered what those fools would do if they knew he was listening in on their every conversation. "They are going to leave soon." he said. All the demons looked at him.
Volten found his voice first, "What? What do you mean they're leaving?" Exile smirked,
"We cannot wait for nightfall. They are going to leave for Lothlorien at noon today. We will have to move now if we wish to catch them."
Vulcan cocked his head, "We are after the elves fool. I care not for that band of misfits, and if the white wizard if leaving, all the better reason to attack at night."
Exile shot a dirty look at the master of flame. "I want to kill that human and I swear by my own blood and anything else I have the power to swear by, I will kill any and all who try to stop me."
Gandalf, Aragorn, Gimli and the hobbits planned to leave at noon for Lothlorien, hoping that leaving now would surprise the demons. "We must hurry. We must pack light to travel quicker." huffed Gandalf as he helped the hobbits pack. Gimli went outside to make ready for the journey and Aragorn wandered off into the castle as he was ready to leave anyway.
Aragorn found that his feet lead him to Legolas' room. Tears formed in his eyes as he remembered all the good times he had spent with his friend whom he now called foe. His mind drifted back to the day he and Legolas first met. They didn't get along very well but after a life threatening experience that is not told here, they had grown fond of each other and hardly ever left the other's side. He smiled as he looked at some of the things Legolas had picked up over the ages. Aragorn's mind came back to reality and went back down stairs where he found Gandalf. "Find Gimli, it is time to go." Gandalf instructed. Aragorn nodded and went outside.
Aragon followed Gimli's fresh tracks easily in the noon sun. But to his horror, a loud blood curling scream came from the direction Gimli went. Aragorn ran as fast as he could. He dodged trees, bushes, briars. Until he reached a clearing and there he saw the horrible scene.
Exile was standing, a bloody dagger in his hand and Gimli's crumpled body at his feet, soaking in a pool of blood. Aragorn was horrified, "Legolas. How could you."
Exile looked up with a demented and evil grin on his face, "The same way I plan to do it to you Estel."
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Yes, I know. Evil cliffy, and still too short. I'm sorry but I had to have one cliff and I think most of my other chapters are pretty nice about that kinda stuff. Is Gimli dead? Will Aragorn die? If you want to find out, you must review. Please? And then, maybe I won't do any more cliffs. Ok, maybe a few. Uhhh. I think I'm going to hide behind Exile now just in case you guys decided to kill me. *cowers behind Exile* Uhhh, if you review, I might update before I leave for Main on Sunday. O.O;; Uh oh, you guys aren't gonna like that are you? I'm gonna be gone for the next two weeks. I'M SORRY!!! DON'T KILL ME FOR LEAVING YOU WITH A CLIFFIE FOR TWO WEEKS!!!! Uhhh, please help me Exile. Good boy.