I am so sorry that this update took so long. I had a ton of finals and writer's block. I also had a very unhelpful co-writer. hint, hint to Legolas19 Anyways, here's the chapter.
Disclaimer: See Chapter 5
Nin Estel (My Hope) Part 13
Aragorn retrieved his mare's blanket and with that in hand, he pulled on Legolas' leash signaling their departure. Aragorn led the way to the stables. When he got to his mare's stall, he stopped and leaned against the wall, breathing harshly. Legolas said nothing and waited for the spell to pass.
When it did, Aragorn clipped his chain to the bar on the stall door of his horse. He sat down on a chair and pointed at the horse's stall. Legolas entered the stall. The horse eyed him warily and watched as he gave her food and water. He then grasped her lead rope and led her out of the stall so he could change the hay. He left her standing outside the stall as he quickly changed the hay. She nipped at his shirt playfully as he led her inside. He gave her coat a good brushing and talked to her softly in Elvish. Aragorn watched with appraising eyes.
When Legolas had finished, Aragorn led him three stalls down where a stallion stood proudly in his stall. He had many more restraints than the other horses. Legolas wondered about this and Aragorn told him that it was his father's stallion. It was very "spirited" and caused a lot of problems. Legolas took caution in refilling the food and water in this stall. As he unclipped the horse to clean the hay, the horse reared and struck Legolas in the chest with his front hooves, knocking him against the wall. Aragorn called for a stable hand. The horse continued to thrash as Aragorn rushed in trying to subdue the horse and ended up getting kicked as well. He was thrown to the ground where he laid until a stable hand rushed in, restraining the horse and then calling for a healer as the prince was injured.
Moments later, two healers rushed in bearing a stretcher. They gently lifted the prince's battered body onto the stretcher and rushed off as quickly as they had come.
An hour later, Aragorn woke up in the healing wing with his father beside him. His chest and head were bandaged and he was quite sore.
He groaned, alerting his father that he was awake. His father asked gently, "How do you feel my son?"
"Like a herd of horses stampeded over me," answered Aragorn with little humor.
Arathorn chuckled, "My stallion does seem have that effect doesn't he? What happened in there Aragorn? How did you manage to get kicked by my horse?"
Aragorn remembered the horse rearing...Oh No! Legolas had been injured as well. How would he explain to his father? Aragorn searched his mind for an excuse.
"I had my slave cleaning your horse's stall when the fool unclipped more than one clip at a time and he reared kicking my slave. I rushed in to try to restrain your horse but must have gotten kicked. I remember nothing more." Aragorn said angrily.
"That stupid slave...You could have been killed." Arathorn said, his rage building.
"Where is my slave at now, father?" asked Aragorn, trying to put malice in his voice.
"Probably still in the stables. I shall have someone take him to the room near yours and shackle him. Don't worry about that son. Just you rest and I'll take care of your slave," Arathorn soothed.
Aragorn was going to protest, but he felt a needle prick his arm. The world spun and his eyes fell closed. He was asleep in moments. Arathorn told the healer to keep his son drugged for at least two days so his body could heal. The healer nodded.
Arathorn kissed his son's forehead. "Rest my son and I shall teach that slave a lesson he'll never forget."
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I know. I know. Arathorn is a !#$%&, but hey, what can I say? I am going on vacation all summer and will try to post if I can in between. I'll only be home for a few days in between each one to wash clothes and such, but I'll post if I can. Reviews also motivate me. hint, hint
Anyways, here are the reviewer responses:
Yavie Aelinel: It's the Apocalypse? Where? Did I miss it? Mmmm...chocolate during the Apocalypse....yummy!
Riva van Dyk: We are going to get horse and write while we are riding (or in my case, while on the airplane!)
Hiei-Rulez: We don't hate Legolas; we just enjoy torturing, injuring and drugging him. Torturing Glorfindel isn't as much fun...heehee.
LPLegolin: Thanks for the review. My coauthor writes slash but I don't.
Elven-Star-of-Gold: I am sure this review will have some lovely things to say about Arathorn. We always agree with you, but we have so much fun writing it! When you figure out the complex murder, let us know!
Got-lotr: What's your definition of soon?
GollumGirl: It is there, in the corner. Click it again.
Gozilla: Thanks for the kind review.
EverKitsune: Were you right? I will leave that for you to decide.
Jadesaber: Maybe, they will or maybe they won't. plays suspenseful music
Naitriab: We think this is what could have happened if the alliance really hadn't happened. Men have a bad experience and it all goes downhill from there. We're glad to know that you've been reading our story.
Celebrean: We forgive you...for now. At least, until we want a cookie.
Teha: Will you get me some chicken soup while you're at it?
Lazuli-rain: It was kind of brusque but we were stuck so it got put in there. My computer is still being stupid but oh well. I can make it work for now.
Mrs. Ekeena Greenleaf: We are just leading you to believe that.
AllthatJazz1: Glad you are looking forward to our chapters!
Blue Autumn Sky: Maybe he is suspicious. Who knows?
Gil-dae: We are always mean to Legolas. That is the fun of fan fiction.
Thanks to all the reviewers! Hopefully I'll post another chapter after I get back from my cousin's birthday in Washington! Love to all, galadriel evenstar
Disclaimer: See Chapter 5
Nin Estel (My Hope) Part 13
Aragorn retrieved his mare's blanket and with that in hand, he pulled on Legolas' leash signaling their departure. Aragorn led the way to the stables. When he got to his mare's stall, he stopped and leaned against the wall, breathing harshly. Legolas said nothing and waited for the spell to pass.
When it did, Aragorn clipped his chain to the bar on the stall door of his horse. He sat down on a chair and pointed at the horse's stall. Legolas entered the stall. The horse eyed him warily and watched as he gave her food and water. He then grasped her lead rope and led her out of the stall so he could change the hay. He left her standing outside the stall as he quickly changed the hay. She nipped at his shirt playfully as he led her inside. He gave her coat a good brushing and talked to her softly in Elvish. Aragorn watched with appraising eyes.
When Legolas had finished, Aragorn led him three stalls down where a stallion stood proudly in his stall. He had many more restraints than the other horses. Legolas wondered about this and Aragorn told him that it was his father's stallion. It was very "spirited" and caused a lot of problems. Legolas took caution in refilling the food and water in this stall. As he unclipped the horse to clean the hay, the horse reared and struck Legolas in the chest with his front hooves, knocking him against the wall. Aragorn called for a stable hand. The horse continued to thrash as Aragorn rushed in trying to subdue the horse and ended up getting kicked as well. He was thrown to the ground where he laid until a stable hand rushed in, restraining the horse and then calling for a healer as the prince was injured.
Moments later, two healers rushed in bearing a stretcher. They gently lifted the prince's battered body onto the stretcher and rushed off as quickly as they had come.
An hour later, Aragorn woke up in the healing wing with his father beside him. His chest and head were bandaged and he was quite sore.
He groaned, alerting his father that he was awake. His father asked gently, "How do you feel my son?"
"Like a herd of horses stampeded over me," answered Aragorn with little humor.
Arathorn chuckled, "My stallion does seem have that effect doesn't he? What happened in there Aragorn? How did you manage to get kicked by my horse?"
Aragorn remembered the horse rearing...Oh No! Legolas had been injured as well. How would he explain to his father? Aragorn searched his mind for an excuse.
"I had my slave cleaning your horse's stall when the fool unclipped more than one clip at a time and he reared kicking my slave. I rushed in to try to restrain your horse but must have gotten kicked. I remember nothing more." Aragorn said angrily.
"That stupid slave...You could have been killed." Arathorn said, his rage building.
"Where is my slave at now, father?" asked Aragorn, trying to put malice in his voice.
"Probably still in the stables. I shall have someone take him to the room near yours and shackle him. Don't worry about that son. Just you rest and I'll take care of your slave," Arathorn soothed.
Aragorn was going to protest, but he felt a needle prick his arm. The world spun and his eyes fell closed. He was asleep in moments. Arathorn told the healer to keep his son drugged for at least two days so his body could heal. The healer nodded.
Arathorn kissed his son's forehead. "Rest my son and I shall teach that slave a lesson he'll never forget."
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I know. I know. Arathorn is a !#$%&, but hey, what can I say? I am going on vacation all summer and will try to post if I can in between. I'll only be home for a few days in between each one to wash clothes and such, but I'll post if I can. Reviews also motivate me. hint, hint
Anyways, here are the reviewer responses:
Yavie Aelinel: It's the Apocalypse? Where? Did I miss it? Mmmm...chocolate during the Apocalypse....yummy!
Riva van Dyk: We are going to get horse and write while we are riding (or in my case, while on the airplane!)
Hiei-Rulez: We don't hate Legolas; we just enjoy torturing, injuring and drugging him. Torturing Glorfindel isn't as much fun...heehee.
LPLegolin: Thanks for the review. My coauthor writes slash but I don't.
Elven-Star-of-Gold: I am sure this review will have some lovely things to say about Arathorn. We always agree with you, but we have so much fun writing it! When you figure out the complex murder, let us know!
Got-lotr: What's your definition of soon?
GollumGirl: It is there, in the corner. Click it again.
Gozilla: Thanks for the kind review.
EverKitsune: Were you right? I will leave that for you to decide.
Jadesaber: Maybe, they will or maybe they won't. plays suspenseful music
Naitriab: We think this is what could have happened if the alliance really hadn't happened. Men have a bad experience and it all goes downhill from there. We're glad to know that you've been reading our story.
Celebrean: We forgive you...for now. At least, until we want a cookie.
Teha: Will you get me some chicken soup while you're at it?
Lazuli-rain: It was kind of brusque but we were stuck so it got put in there. My computer is still being stupid but oh well. I can make it work for now.
Mrs. Ekeena Greenleaf: We are just leading you to believe that.
AllthatJazz1: Glad you are looking forward to our chapters!
Blue Autumn Sky: Maybe he is suspicious. Who knows?
Gil-dae: We are always mean to Legolas. That is the fun of fan fiction.
Thanks to all the reviewers! Hopefully I'll post another chapter after I get back from my cousin's birthday in Washington! Love to all, galadriel evenstar