So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Love me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
But you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
3 Doors Down
Chapter 11
Legolas let go of Erúvë so quickly, that she stumbled backwards. She noted the look of shock and horror on his face and was almost afraid to turn around. When she did, her mouth dropped open.
"H-Haldir?" she stammered.
Her brother had his sword aimed at Legolas' groin and his light blue eyes were narrowed dangerously.
"Not now Erúvë. I'll deal with you after I kill this piece of worthless scum. Can't an Elf die in peace, knowing that his so-called friends wouldn't be pawing my sister before I'm supposedly even properly rotted in my grave?"
Erúvë simply laughed and launched herself in his arms. Tears poured down her cheeks as she rained kisses on her beloved brother's cheeks and face. "I can't believe that it is you!" she exclaimed happily. "Put down that damned sword and greet me properly!"
Reluctantly, Haldir sheathed his weapon and slanted a glare at Legolas that promised him that they weren't finished as yet.
Legolas sighed in relief at the reprieve – however slight – and quickly got dressed. He faced Haldir – a trifle warily – but glad nonetheless – to see his friend once more.
"How is it that you are alive?" Erúvë was asking her brother.
He bestowed a fond smile on her. "I was never dead, melanin. When I fell at Helm's Deep, I was so badly injured that I can understand anyone thinking that I was beyond hope. By some miracle, I managed to survive throughout the night and the ensuing battle." He closed his eyes briefly, remembering. "I have no memory of leaving Helm's Deep – the fever had taken me then – in fact – I had no memory of the next seven months. The Ents found me – treated my wounds and nursed me back to health. I had lost my memories – the fever had affected my head – and it was only recently – due to a series of strange dreams that I began experiencing – that my memories came rushing back and I realized that the original Fellowship – at least those left on Middle Earth – were in danger. I thanked the Ents for their hospitality, and set out to find my friends."
Legolas cleared his throat. "Uh, Haldir – umm, I know that you are upset with me at the moment – but can I at least let you know how very glad I am to see you, mellon nin?"
Haldir glared sourly at the slender Elf, then his face broke out in a reluctant grin. Legolas smiled back at him and the two elves embraced fondly.
"I'm still going to separate your pretty head from your shoulders – you know," the taller Elf stated.
"Later – though – after I see Aragorn's reaction to your resurrection," Legolas told him.
He clapped Haldir on the back. "In fact – let us go and find him now." He started off, limping slightly and favouring his left side. Haldir noticed and asked him about it.
"Your missed one amazing battle," he was informed by Erúvë. She came up and slid her arm around Legolas' waist. The look that she slanted at her brother said clearly for him to not take out any of his anger on the younger Elf. "He was almost killed trying to protect me."
Haldir raised an eyebrow. "Really now?" he asked.
Pride advised Legolas to shut his mouth, but his innate sense of honesty made him speak up. "Yes- she ended up saving my hide instead."
At this, Erúvë's brother's mouth twitched and he chuckled heartily. "I always knew that training you to fight would be a benefit in the long run."
"Humph," was Legolas' reply. "I realize that now – but I was heartily ticked off when we had first met. She really got some good blows in there."
At that statement, Haldir burst into laughter. "She hit you?"
"More than once," was the dry reply. "Oh and she got a good few kicks in too."
Haldir was still laughing when they strolled into camp. Aragorn looked up at the sound and stilled.
"By Sauron's bones............." He breathed. "How – When -?"
The trio laughed at the stunned look on the dark-haired man's face. Haldir repeated his story and Aragorn strode forward and embraced him warmly.
"This is indeed a very pleasant surprise," he smiled. "It gladdens my heart to find you alive." His eyes darkened. "Damn – if I had but made sure at Helm's Deep – "
Haldir cut him short. "It was not your fault, Estel. You had not the time to check the fallen. Had you lingered, you might have been killed yourself and then what would have happened to the fate of Middle Earth?"
"Your words make sense," Aragorn replied. "Yet I still feel guilty. You could have died so needlessly."
"But I didn't and I am here now. That is all that matters." Haldir motioned for them all to sit. "Now, fill me in on what has been happening in my absence."
The group gathered around the fire that Aragorn had lit and they proceeded to fill in the tall Elf on the events that had transpired, leading up to the present day.
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Love me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
But you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
3 Doors Down
Chapter 11
Legolas let go of Erúvë so quickly, that she stumbled backwards. She noted the look of shock and horror on his face and was almost afraid to turn around. When she did, her mouth dropped open.
"H-Haldir?" she stammered.
Her brother had his sword aimed at Legolas' groin and his light blue eyes were narrowed dangerously.
"Not now Erúvë. I'll deal with you after I kill this piece of worthless scum. Can't an Elf die in peace, knowing that his so-called friends wouldn't be pawing my sister before I'm supposedly even properly rotted in my grave?"
Erúvë simply laughed and launched herself in his arms. Tears poured down her cheeks as she rained kisses on her beloved brother's cheeks and face. "I can't believe that it is you!" she exclaimed happily. "Put down that damned sword and greet me properly!"
Reluctantly, Haldir sheathed his weapon and slanted a glare at Legolas that promised him that they weren't finished as yet.
Legolas sighed in relief at the reprieve – however slight – and quickly got dressed. He faced Haldir – a trifle warily – but glad nonetheless – to see his friend once more.
"How is it that you are alive?" Erúvë was asking her brother.
He bestowed a fond smile on her. "I was never dead, melanin. When I fell at Helm's Deep, I was so badly injured that I can understand anyone thinking that I was beyond hope. By some miracle, I managed to survive throughout the night and the ensuing battle." He closed his eyes briefly, remembering. "I have no memory of leaving Helm's Deep – the fever had taken me then – in fact – I had no memory of the next seven months. The Ents found me – treated my wounds and nursed me back to health. I had lost my memories – the fever had affected my head – and it was only recently – due to a series of strange dreams that I began experiencing – that my memories came rushing back and I realized that the original Fellowship – at least those left on Middle Earth – were in danger. I thanked the Ents for their hospitality, and set out to find my friends."
Legolas cleared his throat. "Uh, Haldir – umm, I know that you are upset with me at the moment – but can I at least let you know how very glad I am to see you, mellon nin?"
Haldir glared sourly at the slender Elf, then his face broke out in a reluctant grin. Legolas smiled back at him and the two elves embraced fondly.
"I'm still going to separate your pretty head from your shoulders – you know," the taller Elf stated.
"Later – though – after I see Aragorn's reaction to your resurrection," Legolas told him.
He clapped Haldir on the back. "In fact – let us go and find him now." He started off, limping slightly and favouring his left side. Haldir noticed and asked him about it.
"Your missed one amazing battle," he was informed by Erúvë. She came up and slid her arm around Legolas' waist. The look that she slanted at her brother said clearly for him to not take out any of his anger on the younger Elf. "He was almost killed trying to protect me."
Haldir raised an eyebrow. "Really now?" he asked.
Pride advised Legolas to shut his mouth, but his innate sense of honesty made him speak up. "Yes- she ended up saving my hide instead."
At this, Erúvë's brother's mouth twitched and he chuckled heartily. "I always knew that training you to fight would be a benefit in the long run."
"Humph," was Legolas' reply. "I realize that now – but I was heartily ticked off when we had first met. She really got some good blows in there."
At that statement, Haldir burst into laughter. "She hit you?"
"More than once," was the dry reply. "Oh and she got a good few kicks in too."
Haldir was still laughing when they strolled into camp. Aragorn looked up at the sound and stilled.
"By Sauron's bones............." He breathed. "How – When -?"
The trio laughed at the stunned look on the dark-haired man's face. Haldir repeated his story and Aragorn strode forward and embraced him warmly.
"This is indeed a very pleasant surprise," he smiled. "It gladdens my heart to find you alive." His eyes darkened. "Damn – if I had but made sure at Helm's Deep – "
Haldir cut him short. "It was not your fault, Estel. You had not the time to check the fallen. Had you lingered, you might have been killed yourself and then what would have happened to the fate of Middle Earth?"
"Your words make sense," Aragorn replied. "Yet I still feel guilty. You could have died so needlessly."
"But I didn't and I am here now. That is all that matters." Haldir motioned for them all to sit. "Now, fill me in on what has been happening in my absence."
The group gathered around the fire that Aragorn had lit and they proceeded to fill in the tall Elf on the events that had transpired, leading up to the present day.