Title: When An Elf Is Trapped

Author: Leela

Rating: PG.

Summary: Aragorn, Legolas and the Twins are on a hunting trip, however when Legolas is trapped in a cave-in, the Prince must find his way out, all the while consorting with all sorts of dark creatures that are on the prowl. Will he ever see the sun again?

Disclaimer: I regretfully own nothing of Middle-Earth. This story is written for enjoyment only.

Dedication: This story is dedicated to all the Legolas-loving fans out there, but special DEDICATION goes to Celebdil-Galad and Tinláure for keeping me entertained with their amazing stories! Thank you! It's you who brought this idea to me! THANKS!!!!!

Aragorn coughed as the rubble came crashing down; he dived clear, skirting clear of the tumbling rocks. He had made it, before anything serious could happen to him. They had followed a deer into the cave but because they had failed to notice where they were going none of his party had realised this was where the most recent sightings of Orcs had been. The Orcs had attempted to kill them but being superior fighters then them, Aragorn, Legolas and the twins found it no trouble to get away from them and dive for the exit.

However the Orcs had been ready and had set a cave-in. Aragorn had only just dived free. He didn't know about the others.

As the dust settled he looked around, half-wondering what he should do, but then he saw the still form of Elladan on the grass beside him with Elrohir kneeling over him, shaking him gently. There was a pool of blood collecting gently on the grass: Elrohir's hands were shaking with apprehension as he sought out the extension of his brother's wounds.

"Elrohir?"

"Elladan was hit on the head by passing rock," Elrohir murmured. "He should be alright though."

Aragorn nodded. "Where's Legolas?"

Elrohir looked up sharply. "I thought he was with you?"

"He isn't now." Fear suddenly gripped him in the heart. Aragorn could not believe that Legolas was trapped underneath all that rubble. There were Orcs there.

Ignoring the pain that ran throughout his body, Aragorn ran back to the cave, and started pulling rocks away. "Legolas!" he said, "LEGOLAS!"

He heard nothing in his frantic searches. Oh, please let him be alright. It'll be my fault if he's hurt in some way! After all I led them into that cave!

Aragorn began pulling rocks away while Elrohir continued to trying to revive Elladan. Frantic, Aragorn leaned inwards, placed an ear on the rock and called: "LEGOLAS! Are you there?"

And then out of the darkness, situated behind the rock, came the muffled voice of his dearest friend. Legolas was alive!

"Are the Orcs still there?"

"No!" came the reply. "but it's really dark!"

Aragorn knew that Elves didn't like caves much, he wondered how Legolas must be feeling, all alone in there with nothing but Orcs around. If the Orcs found Legolas…

"Don't worry, we'll get you out!" Aragorn began scrambling away at the rocks again moving the smaller ones from the top. It would take him days to pull this lot away! "Hold on!"

Legolas sat uncomfortably against the wall in the darkness. He felt no cold but overwhelming sense of fear cascaded down upon him. The Orcs had apparently not know he was still inside their domain or they would have taken him away. Gritting his teeth he would have to wait till Aragorn dug him out. He would have to remain quiet and hope, hope to the Valar, that the Orcs won't return.

Even as he sat there listening to Aragorn's attempts to pull the rocks free, Legolas saw to his horror a bright light coming towards him: The Orcs were indeed returning. He scrambled around in the darkness for his knives and found them. He had lost his bow in the cave-in – it was probably smashed.

There was no where to hide: he may as well fight.

Standing up he waited, the Orcs came into view, and seeing the lithe Elf standing at the entrance charged him, screaming in the foul language that inhabited their tongue.

Oblivious to what was going on inside the cave, Aragorn continued, restlessly to pull the rocks away, to help his friend. Even if he had to die trying, he would get Legolas out of the cave!

TBC

I know its short but the length of this fic is not that long. It'll be finished in about four chapters…I think.

Please review and tell me what you think!