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If it's not one thing, it's another
Chapter Eight
Lost Hope
Elladan had been sitting by Aragorn's side, while Elrohir was staying by Legolas'. Neither had woken up nor showed any signs of doing so. It had been hours since Aragorn had fallen asleep. They both knew that Aragorn would heal without a doubt but they weren't so sure about Legolas. And the more time that went by the more worried they became. The last movement that had come from the ailing elf was when he had squeezed Elrohir's hand, a very small move but it still gave them some hope.
Both Elrohir and Elladan hadn't gotten any sleep and were weary; they wanted to sleep but wouldn't. They had to keep an eye on Aragorn and especially Legolas, just in case.
The twins turned to the door when they heard footsteps approaching and were slightly relieved to see their father open the door carrying something that looked like it could be for Legolas.
Elrohir opened his mouth to say something but was stopped when Elrond rose his hand. "Before you say anything, I want you to know that I know not if this will work." The elf-lord went to Legolas. "But this is the closest thing to an anidote I have yet to find."
The twins nodded, trusting their father's judgement completely.
Elrond placed what he thought was the cure onto the table by the bed and carefully shook Legolas, trying to wake him. Getting no response he started to call his name while shaking harder.
Legolas still made no movements.
"How long has he been like this?" Elrond asked scared that it might be too late for an antidote.
Elorhir thought, he had been with him the longest so would know. "Slightly before Estel and Elladan returned." The younger twin didn't like the look on his father's face. "Why? What's wrong?"
It may be too late now. Elrond thought with regret. He didn't answer his son and continued to try and wake Legolas.
Seeing his father turn back to Legolas, Elorhir turned to Elladan, hoping that somehow he'd know.
Elladan merely shrugged also not knowing what had happened. He had an idea from the look on Elrond's face, but didn't even want to think about it, let alone speak it aloud.
Aragorn heard muffled sounds as the world slowly came back into focus. He still had the headache, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it was before. He ignored it and the aching in his arm, more concerned about trying to understand the hurried shouts from the person in the room with him.
Once he was more aware he found out what the shouts were saying: "Legolas." "Legolas." Over and over again. Legolas. His worn out mind tried to contemplate why they'd be yelling for the prince in his room. Wouldn't they go to the guestroom for him?
Then he remembered the battle and everything else up to the point of returning home.
"Legolas!" The voice sounded much more urgent.
Aragorn's eyes snapped open. He had just remembered how dire Legolas' situation had been when he had returned. Now they were shouting his name over and over.
Thinking the worst had happened Aragorn quickly swung his legs over the bed and got to his feet, but they were unable to support him. He fell to the ground noisly, and brought the blanket down with him. The blanket caught on something making it clang loudly on the floor.
All three elves quickly turned their attention to the direction of the noise. Since they were so focused on Legolas none of them had noticed Aragorn when he had sat up or even opened his eyes for that matter.
"Estel! What are you doing?" Elladan asked surprised. Being closest to the human he helped him up and made him sit on the bed. Aragorn was too stubborn to be convinced to lay back down, especially since he needed to know what was going on with Legolas.
"Legolas." Aragorn paused, trying to catch his breath. The whole room was tilting dangerously. He swallowed hard and tried to continue. "What.... is wrong....?" He didn't even try to finish the sentence, knowing that his family understood what his question was.
"Ada found a possible cure," Aragorn's eyes lit up but upon seeing Elladan's face they dimmed, "but we cannot wake Legolas for him to drink it."
Aragorn looked crestfallen. Elrond had finally found a possible antidote and they couldn't even try it. There has to be a way to wake him. Estel thought determined to find a way.
Aragorn tried to get up so he could go to Legolas' side. He had to at least try and help Elrond wake him. However, Elladan's hands stopped him once again.
"Elladan, let me go. I have to see if there is anything I can do." Aragorn pleaded with his older brother.
Elladan looked at Aragorn's eyes, seeing how much he needed to try and help Elrond as best as he could, even if it was in vain. Behind him he could still hear the ever-growing frantic calls of Legolas' name and other words trying to wake the ailing elf.
Elladan sighed, knowing he should at least let Estel try. What could he lose? Estel was one of Legolas' closest friends anyway so it would be better for him to try. He knew the prince the best also.
Seeing that his brother was releasing his grip, Aragorn got up and began to walk to Legolas' bed. No one stopped him but Elrohir did get up from his chair so Aragorn could sit in it. Aragorn gratefully took the seat and helped Elrond wake the unconscious elf.
It had been hours later since they had first tried to rouse the ailing elf. They had only gotten slight movements from Legolas, like him twitching; sometimes he'd moan. However, they saw no signs of him waking.
They had all been running out of hope, including Estel.
Lord Elrond had someone get them some chairs so they could all sit, instead of standing on already weary feet.
All of them but Elrond, had fallen asleep after getting no signs for hours. They hadn't gone to sleep on purpose, of course, it was just the strain of the events finally catching up to them.
Aragorn had been one of the last to fall asleep, holding Legolas' hand in hope for the contact bringing the elf back to them somehow. Even though he was the most tired out of all of them, he stayed up the longest wanting to help his friend.
Elrond had actually gone back to his study looking for something that could wake Legolas up. It was really more of a way to keep his mind off the terrible thought that Legolas would never be able to wake and would soon die if he didn't.
Elorhir and Elladan both fell asleep on the chairs they had been sitting on, they were leaning on the bed where Legolas was still, unfortunately, asleep.
Legolas was confused. Last thing he remembered he was sitting with Elrohir next to him; reassuring him. But now all he saw was pitch black and he heard no sounds. He began to panic, feeling trapped. He wanted to know what was going on and wanted to feel the reassurance of his friends again. He knew that he had been dying before.....
Am I dead? The sudden thought scared him. He hadn't expected death to be like this. He thought it would be peaceful; nothing like this: feeling trapped, alone; with no hope.
Apparently, he had been standing because he fell to his knees in dispair and wrapped his arms around himself, wanting to cry but his warrior-pride would allow nothing of the sort.
Legolas suddenly felt a shift in the air as if some hope had gotten through the dispair. He quickly stood up and tried to find the source, wanting a good feeling back; not caring where it lead him, for better or for worse, he did not know nor care.
Hmmm... I hope that was alright. Sry if the last part was kinda weird... I dunno what was up with that.....
I'm surprised I was even able to update today... for some reason volleyball is starting to have some meetings and ish like that. ...good and bad.. actually more good than bad. grins Volleyball's so much fun. Anywayz, I'm off the topic.
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