Title: Stand or Fall
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: sorry for any mistakes All reviews are welcome. ANd sorrrrry about taking so long to update the flu has kicked my butt. But anyway on to the reviews.
Lalaithofthebruinen: Thanks here is the next chapter for you.
leggylover4ever: School sucks as I remember back. But thanks for reviewing when you can.
Kandice: Here is a longer chapter I swear.!!
Kaorethien: Maybe here is some info for you maybe.....
Vicki Turner: WOO HOO! you like it! and here is an update for you.
Narya Silver Fox: Your brain is on overload LOL thanks for the review!
Firniswin: This has 47 chapters and kill them hmmmmmm
Now thanks! ALOT! for all who have stood by the fic so here is the next chapter!
Chapter 20
Legolas awoke or was he still dreaming? He did not know anymore and he hoped he was free from the evilness that haunted him the night before in his mind. He slowly roused from his sleep and was met by a horrendous sight. Estel's face looked as if someone had beaten him unmercifully. Who had done this?
"Estel" he called out but the boy did not answer. He simply laid there every once in awhile squirming as if trying to get away from some unseen foe. Elladan did not look any better he now held a vacant look in his eyes. Legolas knew this look and he had seen it in his mother's eyes right before she had passed from this world. Even though he was afraid to admit it Legolas was frightened. He did not want to die in of all places a cave. His distaste in caves had been well known and to be in one now for days only made it worse. He shivered and pulled himself closer to Estel. He was sure the child was burning with fever and one touch to his head confirmed this. His head boiled as if on fire. Legolas let out a groan when he moved and alerted Elladan.
"Mellon nin are you okay? You have been asleep for hours." the concern in his voice was evident. Legolas did not know how to respond. His whole body ached as never before. He knew he was slowly dying but yet he denied to Elladan knowing this would only cause more grief. He would spend the last hours of his life in a cave surrounded by people who hated him and for what reason. Hate was such a powerful weapon. He had hated men before too but had learned that not all were bad when he had met Estel and over time his hatred had slowly left. He knew he would see his naneth again and that brought some small comfort to his mind. He smiled when he thought of her and for a moment forgot the pain.
"Legolas are you okay!? Elladan said again for the wood-elf had never answered him.
"Yes I am fine or as fine as I can be. Do not fret over me how is Estel?"
"He is bad he burns with fever. His mind still haunts him with visions and he calls out for father."
He will have solace soon my friend as we all will." Legolas said.
"Do not speak in such a manner, you will live"
"Do not fool yourself into thinking it, I accept my fate and the pain in my body welcomes the relief. We shall see each other again on the other side."
Elladan was about to say something but he closed his mouth. He too had accepted his fate but he did not know Legolas had also. This eased his mind some but when he glanced down at Estel his eyes saddened. So young, he had yet to experience life. To be taken so early was cruel and unjust. Then he thought to his father and when he found them how he would feel. It would tear his heart open. He would avenge them of that he was sure.
Elladan had a desire to wake Estel to talk to him before all was lost. With a gentle nudge he tried to waken him. Estel moaned and reached out his hand to some invisible thing. Elladan quickly grasped it and held it tight.
"Estel awake little brother, open your eyes."
Estel moaned again and slowly opened his eyes to mere slits. He saw Legolas and Elladan and tried to get to them. They seemed so far away. He reached out his other hand and Legolas took hold of it and together they pulled him up. His body was one big open sore, full of cuts and bruises and gashes. The poison was now rapidly consuming him. He was not the only one Legolas was in the same predicament. His body screamed but he tried to hide it from the others. The fever that raged in his body was evident, but he wiped the sweat before the others noticed. He did not want his last hours to be full of tears and pain. Instead he wished to be close to the ones he held dear.
Renmiel came up to the cage holding a fresh piece of meat. She taunted them with it as she dangled it in front of them. It had been days since they had eaten and even the elves were starving. Estel's mouth watered, he wanted that meat but he could not get to it so he resolved to just think about it. He would not let Renmiel see his hunger even though it knotted his stomach.
"Do not worry my pets I shall return later with your medicine! The final dose to send you both the meet your friend and brother. Yet first I must send a note to Elrond and Thranduil telling them of their son's demise. I am sure they will rush right here and that is when I will strike them down!" Renmiel laughed as she left the three to ponder what she had just said.
And that is the end of THAT chapter :D
Until next time!
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: sorry for any mistakes All reviews are welcome. ANd sorrrrry about taking so long to update the flu has kicked my butt. But anyway on to the reviews.
Lalaithofthebruinen: Thanks here is the next chapter for you.
leggylover4ever: School sucks as I remember back. But thanks for reviewing when you can.
Kandice: Here is a longer chapter I swear.!!
Kaorethien: Maybe here is some info for you maybe.....
Vicki Turner: WOO HOO! you like it! and here is an update for you.
Narya Silver Fox: Your brain is on overload LOL thanks for the review!
Firniswin: This has 47 chapters and kill them hmmmmmm
Now thanks! ALOT! for all who have stood by the fic so here is the next chapter!
Chapter 20
Legolas awoke or was he still dreaming? He did not know anymore and he hoped he was free from the evilness that haunted him the night before in his mind. He slowly roused from his sleep and was met by a horrendous sight. Estel's face looked as if someone had beaten him unmercifully. Who had done this?
"Estel" he called out but the boy did not answer. He simply laid there every once in awhile squirming as if trying to get away from some unseen foe. Elladan did not look any better he now held a vacant look in his eyes. Legolas knew this look and he had seen it in his mother's eyes right before she had passed from this world. Even though he was afraid to admit it Legolas was frightened. He did not want to die in of all places a cave. His distaste in caves had been well known and to be in one now for days only made it worse. He shivered and pulled himself closer to Estel. He was sure the child was burning with fever and one touch to his head confirmed this. His head boiled as if on fire. Legolas let out a groan when he moved and alerted Elladan.
"Mellon nin are you okay? You have been asleep for hours." the concern in his voice was evident. Legolas did not know how to respond. His whole body ached as never before. He knew he was slowly dying but yet he denied to Elladan knowing this would only cause more grief. He would spend the last hours of his life in a cave surrounded by people who hated him and for what reason. Hate was such a powerful weapon. He had hated men before too but had learned that not all were bad when he had met Estel and over time his hatred had slowly left. He knew he would see his naneth again and that brought some small comfort to his mind. He smiled when he thought of her and for a moment forgot the pain.
"Legolas are you okay!? Elladan said again for the wood-elf had never answered him.
"Yes I am fine or as fine as I can be. Do not fret over me how is Estel?"
"He is bad he burns with fever. His mind still haunts him with visions and he calls out for father."
He will have solace soon my friend as we all will." Legolas said.
"Do not speak in such a manner, you will live"
"Do not fool yourself into thinking it, I accept my fate and the pain in my body welcomes the relief. We shall see each other again on the other side."
Elladan was about to say something but he closed his mouth. He too had accepted his fate but he did not know Legolas had also. This eased his mind some but when he glanced down at Estel his eyes saddened. So young, he had yet to experience life. To be taken so early was cruel and unjust. Then he thought to his father and when he found them how he would feel. It would tear his heart open. He would avenge them of that he was sure.
Elladan had a desire to wake Estel to talk to him before all was lost. With a gentle nudge he tried to waken him. Estel moaned and reached out his hand to some invisible thing. Elladan quickly grasped it and held it tight.
"Estel awake little brother, open your eyes."
Estel moaned again and slowly opened his eyes to mere slits. He saw Legolas and Elladan and tried to get to them. They seemed so far away. He reached out his other hand and Legolas took hold of it and together they pulled him up. His body was one big open sore, full of cuts and bruises and gashes. The poison was now rapidly consuming him. He was not the only one Legolas was in the same predicament. His body screamed but he tried to hide it from the others. The fever that raged in his body was evident, but he wiped the sweat before the others noticed. He did not want his last hours to be full of tears and pain. Instead he wished to be close to the ones he held dear.
Renmiel came up to the cage holding a fresh piece of meat. She taunted them with it as she dangled it in front of them. It had been days since they had eaten and even the elves were starving. Estel's mouth watered, he wanted that meat but he could not get to it so he resolved to just think about it. He would not let Renmiel see his hunger even though it knotted his stomach.
"Do not worry my pets I shall return later with your medicine! The final dose to send you both the meet your friend and brother. Yet first I must send a note to Elrond and Thranduil telling them of their son's demise. I am sure they will rush right here and that is when I will strike them down!" Renmiel laughed as she left the three to ponder what she had just said.
And that is the end of THAT chapter :D
Until next time!