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Well, writting's a lot easier now than it was before. I think your reviews motivated me more, especially since the last chapt was by far my worst chapt that I've written... actually that's not true.. the first chapt of my first fic is. -=shudders=- That was horrible. Oops, I'm off the subject.... anywayz... I think the updates will be the usual pace now, if not quicker. Hope ya enjoy this chapt! Have fun! :)

And I cannot type today so sry for the extra mistakes. I'll go through later and fix as many as possible.

I miss my faces! -=sniff sniff=- ....ya know, that sounds really odd....

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

Chapter Fifteen

Missing?

Thankfully, Legolas had still slept hours after Liththar, the Mirkwood messenger, had left; getting the rest he needed. Unfortunately, Legoals was none too happy when he awoke and found out that he had came. He was even more upset that they hadn't woken him up.

"You needed the rest though, mellon nin." Aragorn argued.

"I do not care. You should have woken me." The blonde elf really did not appreciate it. Him being asleep while the messenger looked him over made him feel seem weak, especially since he hadn't woken the whole time. He was also still sleeping with his eyes closed to make matters worse.

"Why is it really such a big deal? He is gone now." Aragorn knew it was something deeper than it just being rude, as Legolas had put it.

The archer didn't answer right away but when he looked at Aragorn's face, which only showed concern, he couldn't help it and told the human the real reason. "It... it makes me feel weak." He paused. "The messenger will probably go home and say that I was too weak to do anything." Which is partially true. He added in thought. Having to get assistance to walk was really bothering him now.

"How could you think such a thing? No one, especially from your own kingdom would even think that."

"I guess you are right and I could not have thought that, but I still wish that I could have spoken with him."

"There is no use dwelling on the past, which you cannot change." Elrond spoke, slight startling the two bickering friends. He had been standing at the door for a moment and, not meaning to, had overheard the end of their conversation. At least I shall not have to send my own messenger to Mirkwood now. He thought that was the only good thing that had been accomplished.

Both Aragorn and Legolas sighed, knowing it to be true.

"There we go." The elf-lord said with a smile. "Now, here is something to drink for your pain that you surely are experiencing form all the arguing and whatnot."

Aragorn looked over at the younger elf and mentally slapped himself. Legolas' face was slightly tightened in pain, more than likely from a headache. He felt bad for continuing the subject in the first place. He could have ended it near the beginning but wanted to clear things up with the stubborn elf. The human had also forgotten that Legoals was even injured to begin with, during their conversation.

Legolas had turned quickly when Aragorn looked at him at the mention of pain, however, he didn't turn fast enough. He knew that the human had caught a glance and now knew of his pain. He had hid it during their argument since it was easier to do so when the ranger was distracted. The blonde elf didn't want to appear any more weak than he already had been. He bowed his head in shame and said in a quiet voice, "Aye, I shall drink."

Elrond lifted the archer's chin up and said, "There is nothing to be ashamed of. You were injured and could not stop it." He reassured him after seeing his expression. Then he handed the cup over to the younger elf and after a "thank you" Legolas drank. He kind of wished that the drink had something in it to make him sleep so he could escape to the peaceful darkness once more. They all knew he needed the rest anyway. However, the drink had nothing.

"Fear not. You shall be back to your usual self soon enough. Just let your injury heal and do not try to walk off on your own, which I know you wish you could." Elrond said, seeing the sadness within Legolas' eyes. He wished he could do something more for the depressed elf but there was nothing.

"Iston." The blonde elf swallowed the last of the tea and set it down on his lap, holding it with both hands. He turned to the window, watching the birds fly and the gentle breeze play with the grass and flowers, swaying them to and fro. He sighed heavily, desperately wanting to go by himself but would settle for company since that would be the only way he would be allowed out.

Sensing Legolas' need to go outside... well, his longing gaze was a big tip off, he asked, "Would you like someone to go outside with you?" The elf-lord tried to word it so it didn't seem like the young elf couldn't do it on his own; just have someone accompany him.

Legoals looked toward Elrond trying not to display his shock. He couldn't believe that the elder elf was actually letting him go out twice. One was rare in itself. Legolas thought that since he had already been out with his injury he wouldn't be able to anytime soon, much less the next day!

The archer slowly nodded, not wanting to cause the dulled headache to grow once again. Elrond took the cup from him to make it easier for the elf. Then Legoals removed his covers and brought his legs over the edge of the bed. He willed the dizziness away, being successful. He then tried to stand, unfortunately, his injured leg couldn't support his weight yet, and he started to fall. Reaching for support, he found Aragorn, who had been quiet during the conversation. The ranger was excited at the look of happiness that had come across the elf's face at the mention of going outside.

Legolas was grateful for his protectiveness. Without arguing he leaned on Aragorn and they started making their way to the balcony, which was the closest they could get to the trees. Elrond wouldn't allow Legolas to go down steps quite yet, so it would just have to wait. He could be happy with just the balcony, for now.

"I shall by in my study if you should need me." The elf-lord stated, after noticing that the two friends had everything under control.

"Alright, ada." Argorn responded, so that the elder elf would know that he had heard what was said.

Legolas was glad to find out that his leg didn't hurt as much as the last time he had walked on it, though it did still hurt, but that was to be expected.

They reached the chairs so Aragorn helped lower the injured elf onto one. Once seated Legoals also found that he didn't feel as dizzy as before. He had to be happy of this discovery, it was a good sign that showed he was recovering fairly quick.

Legolas' smile was contagious and Aragorn couldn't help but do the same, though he didn't know why the elf was doing so. He was just glad that he was. Legolas hadn't been happy for quite a while, since the 'hunting trip.' He was curious as to why he was happy though so he inquired.

Legolas answered truthfully about his leg and his dizziness. Aragorn now knew why he had been smiling and also thought it was a good reason for it.

The blonde elf closed his eyes and listened to the sounds surrounding them. He got to enjoy them once more, which greatly pleased him.

After a while the elf spoke up. "Where are Elrohir and Elladan? I have not seen them all morning."

"They went to the borders. Ada heard that there was some danger around there and had them check it out." Aragorn paused thinking. "That was about four to five hours ago."

Legolas nodded, but was puzzled. "They should have returned by now, should they not?"

Aragorn agreed. He was starting to get worried about his brothers.

"What kind of danger was it?" Legolas was now more concerned about the twins, and stopped thinking about nature for the moment.

"I know not. Ada just told me where they went. They left before I woke."

Legolas thought about it for a while. "Worry not. I am sure they shall return later, after all we do not know why they left exactly. Maybe it required more time than usual." Legoals reassured, but could not keep all the worry out of his own voice. What he had said did ease some of the worry though.

"You are right." Aragorn finally agreed and relaxed. Turning back to look at the view surrounding them he said, "Now, how about we go back to enjoying this beautiful view?" He said lightly, still concerned about his brothers but less so then he had been.

They sat there in silence, thinking and watching everything around them. They couldn't have asked for a better day. The only thing that could ruin it is if the twins didn't return soon.

A while later Aragorn could no longer stand waiting and stood up. "Forgive me, mellon nin, but I need to ask ada what the danger was suspected to be." He said determinedly. "Would you like to go inside first?"

"Nay, I wish to stay outside for a while longer." Legolas replied. He was also worried about the twins but thought that the human should have more faith in them. Usually when Aragorn got a bad feeling they were right, unfortunately. He just worries too much. The elf thought. Then again, with how much trouble they get into I cannot blame him.

"As you wish. Please do not try to walk by yourself. I wish not for ada to yell at me for leaving you alone and then you making your leg worse." Aragorn said a bit sternly, but he was concerned about Legolas' health as well.

"Fear not. I shall not try anything foolish." Legoals said, wishing he could move on his own, but he would keep his word. "Return with news."

"I shall." With that Aragorn left heading to his father's study.

"Stubborn human, worries too much for his own good." Legolas muttered under his breath. However, he couldn't shake his bad feeling about the twins as well.

Well.... how was it? Was that expected? :) Hehehe.... I was goin' to do something and have it go into the sequel but then it just would not be fair to the people who do not like shounen-ai. :( Oh well, this way is better anywayz... well, sorta. I guess it depends on which way I look at it. But I'll shut up now since you peoples have no idea what I'm talkin' about. And if you do I must applaud you since I barely know. -=shiftes eyse=-

Legolas was a lotta bit OOC but you can deal with it, right? Thought so. :)

Anywayz.. I'll work on the next chapt later... after I watch some Cowboy Bebop and Trigun. Yay! :)

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