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Okay, well, I'm sry for the long wait. Having some issues and didn't really feel like writing.. they're solved... for the most part.. kinda... sorta... anywayz. I don't really like this chapt that much and I must apologize for any mistakes I make towards Mirkwood or anything else. I tried looking for info but couldn't find any and kinda stopped.... gomen. I think there will be another chapt, since this one doesn't really end it. So... yeah. Enjoy and plz review... it would make me feel so much better. -=grins=-

If it's not one thing, it's another

Chapter Fourteen

Messenger from Mirkwood

Legolas had fallen asleep on the balcony, lulled asleep by the soft breeze and the sound of nature. He hadn't felt that relaxed for a very long time and couldn't help but sleep. Elrond did nothing to prevent the young elf from it either. He looked so peaceful and needed the rest anyway.

The elf-lord carefully picked Legolas up so as not to further injure his still healing leg and brought him back to his bed. Legolas was still sleeping with his eyes closed. It concerned Elrond deeply, but he didn't think about it much. Elrond, as well as everyone else, wished that the elf was his usual energetic self. However, that wasn't going to happen for a while still. Legolas, first had to be able to walk by himself. Then he'd be able to run around and even use his bow, like before they had set out on their hunting trip.

Elrond was glad that Legolas was being patient about his inability to do anything on his own. He was afraid of when he no longer could be though.

Aragorn had just walked into the room as Elrond laid Leoglas on his bed. "Did he try to run off?" The human asked. The prince had constantly been wanting out of the room so Aragorn thought that he finally tried by himself.

"Nay. I helped him to the balcony. He was there for hourse before he finally fell asleep." Elrond said softly. He knew that Legolas hadn't been getting the best rest recently, surely a lingering effect of the now gone poison. The elf-lord was sure that within time he'd be able to rest peacefully; with his eyes open!

"You actually let him?" Aragorn was surprised. He never let one of his patients out of bed in a condition like Legolas'.

"Aye, he really needed it. And now look." He said pointing to the sleeping elf. "For the first time in days he is sleeping peacefully."

Aragorn smiled at the sight. Legolas truly was relaxed. His breathing was, for the most part normal and by the way he was sleeping you could just tell. "Perhaps he should go outside more often when he is injured."

"Absolutely not. He got lucky this time. It is not good for his health to be moving about on his leg." Elrond said sternly, turning to look at his son. Once he had he saw that his eyes held mirth and he realized that his son was only messing around with him.

Aragorn started to laugh softly. "Lighten up, ada. I was merely joking. I know the ways of healing as well."

They heard the door open but didn't turn to see who it was since they already knew who it was: Elladan and Elrohir. Legolas had requested that no other healers could treat him besides the people that were in the room with him now. He didn't like people fussing over him, much less strangers.

"What's going on now?" Elrohi asked, seeing that the two were obviously fighting over something, or at least their father was, Aragorn looked pretty cheerful.

"Oh, just having a conversation with out overstressed ada, who needs to get some more sleep." The human replied before his father could even open his mouth. Elrond shot him a look that told him to stop bugging him, but beneath his anger he saw that he was somewhat amused.

"Ada, there's a messenger from Mirkwood that wishes to see you." Elladan said, remembering one of the reasons for their visit.

All excitment left when they were reminded about Legolas' condition. Elrond would have to tell the messenger the truth too; it definitely wouldn't make things easier. Legolas' father wouldn't be too happy about the news of his son being poisoned, especially since he hadn't been informed. They had been too preoccupied with the elf's health to worry about his father.

The elf-lord sighed heavily. "Very well. Please tell them I shall be there shortly."

"I shall be back." Elladan left with the message.

Elrond looked to the, thankfully, still sleeping elf. "They are going to want to see him." He said more to himself.

"Aye, however, Legolas certainly shall not appreciate it, to say the least." Aragorn said, knowing of the elf's pride.

"I do not wish to wake him either. I shall just have to think of something to keep them away." The elder elf thought for a few seconds. "Keep an eye on him. I shall be back."

Good luck. Aragorn thought. Mirkwood's messengers were known for their stubbornness (as were most elves); they rarely gave up, especially in a case like this that involved their crown prince. Mirkwood really cared for him and thought he'd become a good king one day.
"My name is Liththar and I come on behalf of King Thranduil of Mirkwood. He wishes to know the whereabouts of his son." The messenger announced. He was a golden-haired elf, that was tall and you could tell he was strong just by looking at him. He wore Mirkwood's colors and stood up straight and proud, which gave him a stronger appearance.

Elrond was not the least bit taken aback by his looks. Mirkwood's messengers were able to fend for themselves in case they came across trouble on their way. "Of course. He is here but is sleeping."

Liththar's eyes widened. "Is he injured?" It was still light out so there'd be no other reason for him to be sleeping.

"Aye, however, he is quickly recovering."

"How did it happen?"

"An orc arrow; it was poisoned. His leg is the only thing that needs recovery. It shall not take long. Of that I am certain." He could make that comment with ease. The elf-lord had seen the speed in which the younger elf's injury was healing and was very pleased.

"Nevertheless, I must see him. Lord Thranduil wanted a full report concerning his son." The messenger said, showing his stubbornness.

"He needs his rest. I shall have to ask you not to bother him." Elrond said, hoping that for once the messenger would just listen and take his leave.

"I cannot. It would go against direct orders."

"He has not been getting a lot of rest as of late. Today, however, he finally is resting peacefully. Shall you really rish waking him?"

"My orders are to see him personally, since he is here after all." They weren't sure Legolas was still hunting or not but it had been quite a while so figured he wasn't and they were right.

Elrond sighed. He had tried. The elf-lord knew that there was no way he'd be able to get him to leave without seeing the prince. "Very well. Follow me." He just hoped that Legolas would be able to continue his peaceful sleep and not have it disturbed. He would have to advise Liththar to keep his voice down and hope he listened.

Both the messenger and Elrond were quiet as they walked to the room that Legolas occupied. The blonde elf was thinking about the prince and what condition he was in. He was most likely imagining that he was in a lot worse condition than he really was in. All of Mirkwood knew of how much trouble Legolas got into while with Aragorn - mostly.

They arrived at the room and the messenger held his breath, preparing himself for what he'd find. Elrond told him to keep himself quiet and then opened the door. Once it was opened to reveal the still sleeping elf, he let out his breath in relief. Definitely not as bad as he was thinking. He also saw that the human, Aragorn, and Elrond's twins were waiting by Legolas' side. Elladan had returned after he had given the message about Elrond to Liththar. He nodded his head to each, greeting them.

"Hannon le, my lord." He whispered and then walked up to Legolas to check him. He needed to make sure he really wasn't in a bad condition, looks could be deceiving, like they always said. "Where was he shot?" He asked quietly, not seeing anything.

"His leg. You cannot see it with his clothing on. And I'm most certainly not going to even try and remove them without his permission. He would surely wake as well."

"Worry not. I would not ask such a thing." He really did not want me to look at the prince. The messenger thought, seeing Elrond's behavior. "Any other injuries?"

"There were some but they are fully healed." Elrond replied, wishing that he'd leave soon. The sooner he left the less likely Legolas would wake. He didn't want to seem rude though.

Once the messenger was done with his thorough examination (that Elrond thought very unnecessary) he stepped away and went out into the hall, beckoning for the elf-lord to follow so as not to risk waking Legolas anymore than he had.

With the door closed he started talking. "I thank you, my lord. I know that I intruded but it had to be done. I shall take my leave now." He bowed and left, satified with the examination. The only things he thought were bad was that the prince was sleeping with his eyes closed and had hadn't waken up the whole time, thought it was fairly short. He thought that Lord Thranduil would be pleased of his report, for the most part.

Since the Mirkwood messenger was gone, for which Elrond was relieved, he went back to Legolas' room and entered quietly. "Has he woken?" He whispered to his sons.

"Nay. He is still sleeping, thank the Valar."

"Could you not get rid of him." Elrohir questioned.

"He was relentless, as usual. He had to see Legolas for himself."

They all knew that if it were possible Elrond would have convinced the messenger to leave and trust his word. At least it was over and Legolas was still sound asleep.

"Come. We shall leave him to his rest." He was grateful that Legolas still slept, knowing that he really needed it, especialy since it was actually peaceful.

They all quietly exited, hoping that he'd sleep for a while still.
Blah.. crap... it was all crap. It was too slow. I just should have waited to post 'til it was better.....

Oh, and sry if Liththar isn't even a Mirkwoodish name. I just picked an elven name that thought looked kinda... cool.. maybe it fit... something.. dunno.

There will be another chapt... may take a while.. may not. There's no more school! Yay! But it depends on if I actually feel like writting or not. I'll keep you guys in mind so don't give up on this story quite yet. :)

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