A/N I'm not all that familiar with the geography of Middle Earth. In the
story Legolas and Aragorn were traveling from Rivendell to Mirkwood and I'm
pretty sure there aren't any other forests between the two... so the fight
scene in the first chapter was on the border of Northern Mirkwood. I know
that there are usually border patrols for Mirkwood and Lorien but I'm going
to say that they were busy with a spider attack near Dol Guldur. Random I
know. Also I when in Mirkwood Aragorn will be referred to as Estel because
most of the elves don't know his true identity.
Legolas came awake as he heard shouting. Sitting up he looked over to see Aragorn tossing and turning, mumbling in elvish as he was caught up in a nightmare. Legolas quickly grabbed hold of Aragorn's shoulders and gently shook him, trying to wake him from the dream.
Aragorn still caught in the dream fought against Legolas as he tried to calm him down Aragorn cried out again, "Legolas! Forgive me! I'm sorry! Please don't leave!" "I'm right here mellon nin. I'm not going anywhere." Seeing the man was delusional, Legolas reached up to feel Aragorn's forehead. It was burning hot to the touch.
He's burning up! I have to get help, Legolas thought, but moving him could kill him. But if I don't move him he'll die. Jumping to his feet he slung his quiver and bow over his shoulders before quickly putting out the fire and putting their packs in the brush around the clearing to hide them. He carefully picked Aragorn up, wincing as his friend cried out at the pain and started mumbling again. Legolas gripped him firmly and set out walking quickly toward the Mirkwood Palace, and help.
Legolas was exhausted. He had lost count of how many hours he had been walking, but knew they were getting close. He looked down as Aragorn moaned in his arms and cried out again. The Man's fever had risen and he cried out in his dreams, fighting something Legolas could not see. He fought hard making Legolas lay him down before he dropped him. Legolas gently held his shoulders as he moved in delirium crying out, "Legolas watch out! No! Legolas, don't leave me...I'm sorry!" Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion for Aragorn. He watched in horror as the huge Uruk brought the blade down and heard Legolas' gasps of pain. Breaking free he ran to his friend and knelt by his side. He watched as the life left those beautiful blue eyes forever, "Legolas! No...I'm sorry...I'm sorry...come back!" Guilt washed over Legolas as he saw Aragorn reliving the moment when he had thrown himself in front of the Uruk's blade to save his friend. He remembered back to how they had gotten into this situation in the first place. Flashback
Legolas had received a summons from his father to come home for things were getting bad in Mirkwood. Aragorn volunteered to go along not wanting his friend to go alone. So they set off, promising Elrond they would send word as soon as they made it.
They had been traveling for a day or so and had reached the base of the Misty Mountains when they had seen a band of Orcs. They were able to hide until the Orcs passed and then continued up to the High Pass and camped near the Old Forest Road.
Legolas had taken first watch so that Aragorn could rest. Everything had been peaceful up till right before dawn. Legolas was almost ready to wake Aragorn for his watch when the sensation of being watched made the hair on his neck rise. Scouting around he found nothing but his instincts were telling him something was there. And his instincts were never wrong.
He quickly woke Aragorn, "We must move quickly mellon nin. Something draws near. Something evil."
Aragorn quickly gathered their provisions and his weapons. They set off, making for the edges of Mirkwood where the border patrol could safely escort them the rest of the way to the palace. As they traveled both could feel the darkness in the air around them trying to dampen their spirits. Aragorn, seeing the effect of the darkness on his friend, kept up a running commentary of one Elladan and Elrohir's childhood adventures. The story made Legolas laugh and lifted their spirits. So much so that they forgot the darkness around them... And the darkness following them.
They had almost reached the border when the Orcs attacked from behind them. Legolas sensed them coming and warned Aragorn but by then it was too late. End Flashback
Tears blurred Legolas' vision as he walked blindly through the forest overcome with guilt, "It's my fault Estel is hurt. If I had been more careful...covered our tracks better...why did you do it Estel? Why would you put yourself out there...to save me?"
Suddenly Elven warriors on horses came out of the trees and surrounded the pair. Legolas looked up to see that bows pointed at them from almost every direction. They were dressed in the greens and browns of the wood elf and all were blond and blue eyed with the exception for one that had dark hair and deep emerald colored eyes. The dark haired elf stepped forward and spoke, "Who are you and what is your business in Mirkwood?" "Camthalion? Is it you?" Legolas asked. "Legolas? What...why...how...?" Cam asked. "Cam we need to get the palace. Estel has been hurt badly." Legolas said as desperate tears ran down his face. The dark haired elf looked down as if seeing the man for the first time, "Estel?" he knelt beside the prince, "what happened?" "We were ambushed by Uruk-hai. They followed us across the high pass and attacked near the border. Estel took the blade that was meant for me." Cam looked at the amount of blood staining Estel's clothes and asked incredulously, "How is he still alive? He has lost a lot of blood. Most humans would have died hours ago from this kind of injury."
"He's Estel." Legolas said simply.
Cam lifted the bandage wrapped around Estel's torso to check the wound. His face was grave as he looked up. "We have to get moving. His wound is starting to bleed again and if we don't get help soon..." he carefully picked up Estel, "You can take him on my horse. You will get there faster. I can ride double with Olwë." He whistled loudly and soon his horse came trotting through the trees toward them.
Legolas mounted Áredür and Cam handed Estel up to him. The man moaned as he was shifted around. He looked anxiously at Cam. Seeing his distress, the dark haired elf said, "Go Legolas! We will see you at the palace later. Get Estel to the healers."
Legolas nodded gently nudged Áredür forward, "Noro lim, Áredür, noro lim!" Áredür quickly leapt forward at the command and settled into a gallop as they weaved through the trees, quickly leaving the others behind.
Legolas rode for what seemed like hours each movement jarring Estel, though Áredür seemed to sense that the man was hurt and tried to make his gait as smooth as possible. Legolas murmured in elvish to the delirious man and tried to hold him as still as he could. Suddenly a horn sounded and he looked up to see they were nearing the palace gates. The wall guard, recognizing the rider as an elf, gave the command to open the gate. They swung in slowly and Legolas raced through them swiftly pulling Áredür to a halt.
An older elf came out to greet Legolas. He saw it was Riedil, captain of his father's guard. "Greetings, Legolas."
"Riedil, Estel is badly wounded. Send for the healers."
Riedil turned to one of his men and gave him the order before hurrying over to take care of Áredür. Legolas quickly dismounted and rushed toward the palace. He went straight for the healing rooms and entered to see the healers rushing about getting things ready. As he set Estel down on one of the beds he saw Mirkwood's master healer, Ambarrie, hurrying toward him.
Bending over Estel she asked Legolas about the extent of his injuries. As he told her she checked Estel over quickly wrote out a list of medicines and supplies that she would need before handing it to her aid that was hovering nearby.
"Will he be okay Ambarrie? Will he live?" Legolas asked anxiously.
"I don't know," she said tersely, "but I do know that you will have to leave the room because you will just be in the way."
"No, I won't leave him. I promised him I wouldn't!"
Her face softened at the desperation on his face. "Estel is in good hands and I will call you when I'm done. You need to rest Legolas. You will be no help to him if you end up in the bed next to him. Estel will understand." Ambarrie said compassionately.
Legolas looked doubtful, "You will call me if something happens?"
"Yes, now go." She said in exasperation as she pushed him gently toward the door.
Legolas sighed wearily as he took off his outer tunic revealing a silver undershirt then bent and pulled off his boots. He threw them towards a corner of the room and collapsed on the bed in exhaustion not bothering with the covers. He was asleep in less than a minute.
Legolas woke to a loud pounding. Sitting bolt upright in bed he looked around in confusion. This wasn't the Old Forest road and they weren't under attack by Uruk's. And he wasn't sitting on his bedroll on the hard ground he was on a bed. Then it all came rushing back; carrying Estel into Mirkwood and running into the border guard, then riding to the palace and taking Estel to the healers. The pounding resumed and he realized someone was pounding on his door and shouting for him. Jumping out of bed he quickly opened the door to see a one of the healer's young aids panting as if he had run a long distance.
"Prince...Legolas...need...you..." the young elf panted his words slurring together as he fought to talk and breath at the same time.
"Whoa, slow down tithen pen. What is wrong?" Legolas asked amusedly.
"My Prince, you must come quickly. Lord Estel has stopped breathing!"
A/N - So sorry about the wait on updating. I have been busy babysitting and working this week. I also had my wisdom teeth taken and out and didn't feel very good. I also had some writer's block. It sucked. I apologize and hope you enjoyed the new chapter. Don't forget to review! No flames please! Btw anything in italics is a flashback or Legolas thinking. The part in is Aragorn's delusion/hallucination/dream thing. Sorry about the short chapters! I'm trying to make them longer in the future. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to let me know! Hannon le Nienna Tinehtelë
HarryEstel- Thank you for my first review! Glad you liked it!
FireOpal- I know! I'm sorry about the short chapters. I am still learning how to work this whole thing. This is my first story that I've posted and I'm working out the kinks. Will try to be longer in the future and will explain how Aragorn and Legolas end up in trouble.
Aebbook- Thank-you! Glad you liked it!
Tanarian- I'm sorry about ending it there! And no I don't want you to go into a decline so I will try to keep up with the story as much as I can. Glad you liked the fight scene. My first ever! Yay!
Tychen- I know, evil cliffie...gotta love 'em! I am glad you are a hurt Aragorn groupie cuz he's is in a lot of pain. You're right though... he's tough. Hope you like the next chapter!
Sielge- Thanks for the review! Next chapter coming soon! Enb2004- I am happy you liked it! Glad you can't wait for more...get ready cuz more is on the way!
Mornflower- Glad you love the story. Don't worry, when I get tired, I get hyper and find everything hysterically funny. You are not alone. I like that their friendship is that strong too.
Jadesaber- Next part should be out soon! Yes poor Aragorn needs help...let's hope Legolas can get him some in time.
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Legolas came awake as he heard shouting. Sitting up he looked over to see Aragorn tossing and turning, mumbling in elvish as he was caught up in a nightmare. Legolas quickly grabbed hold of Aragorn's shoulders and gently shook him, trying to wake him from the dream.
Aragorn still caught in the dream fought against Legolas as he tried to calm him down Aragorn cried out again, "Legolas! Forgive me! I'm sorry! Please don't leave!" "I'm right here mellon nin. I'm not going anywhere." Seeing the man was delusional, Legolas reached up to feel Aragorn's forehead. It was burning hot to the touch.
He's burning up! I have to get help, Legolas thought, but moving him could kill him. But if I don't move him he'll die. Jumping to his feet he slung his quiver and bow over his shoulders before quickly putting out the fire and putting their packs in the brush around the clearing to hide them. He carefully picked Aragorn up, wincing as his friend cried out at the pain and started mumbling again. Legolas gripped him firmly and set out walking quickly toward the Mirkwood Palace, and help.
Legolas was exhausted. He had lost count of how many hours he had been walking, but knew they were getting close. He looked down as Aragorn moaned in his arms and cried out again. The Man's fever had risen and he cried out in his dreams, fighting something Legolas could not see. He fought hard making Legolas lay him down before he dropped him. Legolas gently held his shoulders as he moved in delirium crying out, "Legolas watch out! No! Legolas, don't leave me...I'm sorry!" Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion for Aragorn. He watched in horror as the huge Uruk brought the blade down and heard Legolas' gasps of pain. Breaking free he ran to his friend and knelt by his side. He watched as the life left those beautiful blue eyes forever, "Legolas! No...I'm sorry...I'm sorry...come back!" Guilt washed over Legolas as he saw Aragorn reliving the moment when he had thrown himself in front of the Uruk's blade to save his friend. He remembered back to how they had gotten into this situation in the first place. Flashback
Legolas had received a summons from his father to come home for things were getting bad in Mirkwood. Aragorn volunteered to go along not wanting his friend to go alone. So they set off, promising Elrond they would send word as soon as they made it.
They had been traveling for a day or so and had reached the base of the Misty Mountains when they had seen a band of Orcs. They were able to hide until the Orcs passed and then continued up to the High Pass and camped near the Old Forest Road.
Legolas had taken first watch so that Aragorn could rest. Everything had been peaceful up till right before dawn. Legolas was almost ready to wake Aragorn for his watch when the sensation of being watched made the hair on his neck rise. Scouting around he found nothing but his instincts were telling him something was there. And his instincts were never wrong.
He quickly woke Aragorn, "We must move quickly mellon nin. Something draws near. Something evil."
Aragorn quickly gathered their provisions and his weapons. They set off, making for the edges of Mirkwood where the border patrol could safely escort them the rest of the way to the palace. As they traveled both could feel the darkness in the air around them trying to dampen their spirits. Aragorn, seeing the effect of the darkness on his friend, kept up a running commentary of one Elladan and Elrohir's childhood adventures. The story made Legolas laugh and lifted their spirits. So much so that they forgot the darkness around them... And the darkness following them.
They had almost reached the border when the Orcs attacked from behind them. Legolas sensed them coming and warned Aragorn but by then it was too late. End Flashback
Tears blurred Legolas' vision as he walked blindly through the forest overcome with guilt, "It's my fault Estel is hurt. If I had been more careful...covered our tracks better...why did you do it Estel? Why would you put yourself out there...to save me?"
Suddenly Elven warriors on horses came out of the trees and surrounded the pair. Legolas looked up to see that bows pointed at them from almost every direction. They were dressed in the greens and browns of the wood elf and all were blond and blue eyed with the exception for one that had dark hair and deep emerald colored eyes. The dark haired elf stepped forward and spoke, "Who are you and what is your business in Mirkwood?" "Camthalion? Is it you?" Legolas asked. "Legolas? What...why...how...?" Cam asked. "Cam we need to get the palace. Estel has been hurt badly." Legolas said as desperate tears ran down his face. The dark haired elf looked down as if seeing the man for the first time, "Estel?" he knelt beside the prince, "what happened?" "We were ambushed by Uruk-hai. They followed us across the high pass and attacked near the border. Estel took the blade that was meant for me." Cam looked at the amount of blood staining Estel's clothes and asked incredulously, "How is he still alive? He has lost a lot of blood. Most humans would have died hours ago from this kind of injury."
"He's Estel." Legolas said simply.
Cam lifted the bandage wrapped around Estel's torso to check the wound. His face was grave as he looked up. "We have to get moving. His wound is starting to bleed again and if we don't get help soon..." he carefully picked up Estel, "You can take him on my horse. You will get there faster. I can ride double with Olwë." He whistled loudly and soon his horse came trotting through the trees toward them.
Legolas mounted Áredür and Cam handed Estel up to him. The man moaned as he was shifted around. He looked anxiously at Cam. Seeing his distress, the dark haired elf said, "Go Legolas! We will see you at the palace later. Get Estel to the healers."
Legolas nodded gently nudged Áredür forward, "Noro lim, Áredür, noro lim!" Áredür quickly leapt forward at the command and settled into a gallop as they weaved through the trees, quickly leaving the others behind.
Legolas rode for what seemed like hours each movement jarring Estel, though Áredür seemed to sense that the man was hurt and tried to make his gait as smooth as possible. Legolas murmured in elvish to the delirious man and tried to hold him as still as he could. Suddenly a horn sounded and he looked up to see they were nearing the palace gates. The wall guard, recognizing the rider as an elf, gave the command to open the gate. They swung in slowly and Legolas raced through them swiftly pulling Áredür to a halt.
An older elf came out to greet Legolas. He saw it was Riedil, captain of his father's guard. "Greetings, Legolas."
"Riedil, Estel is badly wounded. Send for the healers."
Riedil turned to one of his men and gave him the order before hurrying over to take care of Áredür. Legolas quickly dismounted and rushed toward the palace. He went straight for the healing rooms and entered to see the healers rushing about getting things ready. As he set Estel down on one of the beds he saw Mirkwood's master healer, Ambarrie, hurrying toward him.
Bending over Estel she asked Legolas about the extent of his injuries. As he told her she checked Estel over quickly wrote out a list of medicines and supplies that she would need before handing it to her aid that was hovering nearby.
"Will he be okay Ambarrie? Will he live?" Legolas asked anxiously.
"I don't know," she said tersely, "but I do know that you will have to leave the room because you will just be in the way."
"No, I won't leave him. I promised him I wouldn't!"
Her face softened at the desperation on his face. "Estel is in good hands and I will call you when I'm done. You need to rest Legolas. You will be no help to him if you end up in the bed next to him. Estel will understand." Ambarrie said compassionately.
Legolas looked doubtful, "You will call me if something happens?"
"Yes, now go." She said in exasperation as she pushed him gently toward the door.
Legolas sighed wearily as he took off his outer tunic revealing a silver undershirt then bent and pulled off his boots. He threw them towards a corner of the room and collapsed on the bed in exhaustion not bothering with the covers. He was asleep in less than a minute.
Legolas woke to a loud pounding. Sitting bolt upright in bed he looked around in confusion. This wasn't the Old Forest road and they weren't under attack by Uruk's. And he wasn't sitting on his bedroll on the hard ground he was on a bed. Then it all came rushing back; carrying Estel into Mirkwood and running into the border guard, then riding to the palace and taking Estel to the healers. The pounding resumed and he realized someone was pounding on his door and shouting for him. Jumping out of bed he quickly opened the door to see a one of the healer's young aids panting as if he had run a long distance.
"Prince...Legolas...need...you..." the young elf panted his words slurring together as he fought to talk and breath at the same time.
"Whoa, slow down tithen pen. What is wrong?" Legolas asked amusedly.
"My Prince, you must come quickly. Lord Estel has stopped breathing!"
A/N - So sorry about the wait on updating. I have been busy babysitting and working this week. I also had my wisdom teeth taken and out and didn't feel very good. I also had some writer's block. It sucked. I apologize and hope you enjoyed the new chapter. Don't forget to review! No flames please! Btw anything in italics is a flashback or Legolas thinking. The part in is Aragorn's delusion/hallucination/dream thing. Sorry about the short chapters! I'm trying to make them longer in the future. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to let me know! Hannon le Nienna Tinehtelë
HarryEstel- Thank you for my first review! Glad you liked it!
FireOpal- I know! I'm sorry about the short chapters. I am still learning how to work this whole thing. This is my first story that I've posted and I'm working out the kinks. Will try to be longer in the future and will explain how Aragorn and Legolas end up in trouble.
Aebbook- Thank-you! Glad you liked it!
Tanarian- I'm sorry about ending it there! And no I don't want you to go into a decline so I will try to keep up with the story as much as I can. Glad you liked the fight scene. My first ever! Yay!
Tychen- I know, evil cliffie...gotta love 'em! I am glad you are a hurt Aragorn groupie cuz he's is in a lot of pain. You're right though... he's tough. Hope you like the next chapter!
Sielge- Thanks for the review! Next chapter coming soon! Enb2004- I am happy you liked it! Glad you can't wait for more...get ready cuz more is on the way!
Mornflower- Glad you love the story. Don't worry, when I get tired, I get hyper and find everything hysterically funny. You are not alone. I like that their friendship is that strong too.
Jadesaber- Next part should be out soon! Yes poor Aragorn needs help...let's hope Legolas can get him some in time.
Wolf Jade- In the process of updating. Hope you like.
BabeyRachey- Glad to keep you on the edge of your seat! Glad you think it's good.
Lindahoyland- Thank- you, for adding me to your alerts list. You are the first one!