Since You've Been Gone
A/N: I'm so sorry about this. It is very confusing when it's all thrown together like that but when I typed it there was spaces between each line and all that but I'll put extra spaces so it's readable. Again very sorry. Also I must apologise for how long it has taken me to update. With school and work and all I just haven't had time but here (finally) is the next chapter. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you to all my reviewers, you guys kick arse.
To Continue Like This Only Acts As Force For No Good
"I never could hide anything from you could I?" Legolas tried to sound annoyed.
Haldir laughed at this. "Of course not. But I wonder, could your affection for Aragorn and your marriage be somehow related?"
"I'm not sure I know what you mean," Legolas said.
"Perhaps you subconsciously wish to find someone you can use to change your father's mind. He did say he would give you until the inaugural feast to find a suitable queen."
"True," Legolas said thoughtfully. "Though Aragorn is not female."
"No he definitely isn't," Haldir was again chuckling. "However he is royalty and possesses many qualities both you and your father admire."
"So you are saying that what I'm feeling is no more than deep admiration and friendship," here Haldir opened his mouth to say something but was stopped when Legolas put up a hand. "But I also wish to use him as a way out of my marriage?"
"I'm not saying that... but it is a possibility isn't it? I mean it's not like you've been attracted to women before have you?"
"True. You know Haldir, my dear friend, I believe you are right."
"Of course I am," Haldir replied smugly.
"You know Arwen had me convinced it was love," Legolas said embarrassed. He laughed it off. "She reads too many romance novels."
"She could be right you know. Leggo and Estel sitting in a tree..." he had to run to get away from Legolas who had leapt up and started to chase him.
Haldir continued his taunts as they ran. It was at least an hour before they stopped running and dropped to the ground laughing.
"I'm very pleased1 to have spoken to you today Haldir. You have put my mind at ease and made my heart glad."
"I'm pleased we spoke as well. It has been far too long."
"Yes, and to think how long it may be until we see each other again."
"Don't speak of such things. We shall see each other as soon as your quest is over. You shall stay here as my guest," Haldir said gazing at the sky. "But for now we must enjoy each other's company while we still can. No more grief, depression and bitterness. Those emotions are best left to mortals."
Haldir leaned over and ran his fingers along Legolas' jaw line.
"Haldir stop. We can't do this. We can't go back to how it used to be. I couldn't handle you leaving again," Legolas looked away.
"I didn't want to leave. The army needed me, you know that," Haldir said quietly.
"I know but I can't do it again. We're not young anymore. We've both changed so much. You're not that little elf boy that challenged me to races and archery contests every week anymore."
"Yeah but one thing hasn't changed. I could still beat you in both," Haldir quipped turning the conversation light again.
"What?!?! You never won. Especially with archery, you never even came close and never will," Legolas replied rather pompously.
"Is that a challenge?" Haldir asked looking over at the blonde prince.
"I see no point in a childish competition. As I said you have no chance even with you primitive army training," Legolas said with a smirk.
"Primitive? We'll see about that. Come on, we'll settle this once and for all. One last tournament."
A dark figure not far off shook his head as a smile spread across his face.
A/N: Ok I'm *really* sorry! I was trying to make this longer but it's been so long I just wanted to post *something*. Holidays are coming up again soon so I'll have plenty of time to write then. Thanks to everyone who's waited so patiently for this chapter. I'm sorry It's so short. Remember to review. Criticism is welcome of course ^-^x
A/N: I'm so sorry about this. It is very confusing when it's all thrown together like that but when I typed it there was spaces between each line and all that but I'll put extra spaces so it's readable. Again very sorry. Also I must apologise for how long it has taken me to update. With school and work and all I just haven't had time but here (finally) is the next chapter. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you to all my reviewers, you guys kick arse.
To Continue Like This Only Acts As Force For No Good
"I never could hide anything from you could I?" Legolas tried to sound annoyed.
Haldir laughed at this. "Of course not. But I wonder, could your affection for Aragorn and your marriage be somehow related?"
"I'm not sure I know what you mean," Legolas said.
"Perhaps you subconsciously wish to find someone you can use to change your father's mind. He did say he would give you until the inaugural feast to find a suitable queen."
"True," Legolas said thoughtfully. "Though Aragorn is not female."
"No he definitely isn't," Haldir was again chuckling. "However he is royalty and possesses many qualities both you and your father admire."
"So you are saying that what I'm feeling is no more than deep admiration and friendship," here Haldir opened his mouth to say something but was stopped when Legolas put up a hand. "But I also wish to use him as a way out of my marriage?"
"I'm not saying that... but it is a possibility isn't it? I mean it's not like you've been attracted to women before have you?"
"True. You know Haldir, my dear friend, I believe you are right."
"Of course I am," Haldir replied smugly.
"You know Arwen had me convinced it was love," Legolas said embarrassed. He laughed it off. "She reads too many romance novels."
"She could be right you know. Leggo and Estel sitting in a tree..." he had to run to get away from Legolas who had leapt up and started to chase him.
Haldir continued his taunts as they ran. It was at least an hour before they stopped running and dropped to the ground laughing.
"I'm very pleased1 to have spoken to you today Haldir. You have put my mind at ease and made my heart glad."
"I'm pleased we spoke as well. It has been far too long."
"Yes, and to think how long it may be until we see each other again."
"Don't speak of such things. We shall see each other as soon as your quest is over. You shall stay here as my guest," Haldir said gazing at the sky. "But for now we must enjoy each other's company while we still can. No more grief, depression and bitterness. Those emotions are best left to mortals."
Haldir leaned over and ran his fingers along Legolas' jaw line.
"Haldir stop. We can't do this. We can't go back to how it used to be. I couldn't handle you leaving again," Legolas looked away.
"I didn't want to leave. The army needed me, you know that," Haldir said quietly.
"I know but I can't do it again. We're not young anymore. We've both changed so much. You're not that little elf boy that challenged me to races and archery contests every week anymore."
"Yeah but one thing hasn't changed. I could still beat you in both," Haldir quipped turning the conversation light again.
"What?!?! You never won. Especially with archery, you never even came close and never will," Legolas replied rather pompously.
"Is that a challenge?" Haldir asked looking over at the blonde prince.
"I see no point in a childish competition. As I said you have no chance even with you primitive army training," Legolas said with a smirk.
"Primitive? We'll see about that. Come on, we'll settle this once and for all. One last tournament."
A dark figure not far off shook his head as a smile spread across his face.
A/N: Ok I'm *really* sorry! I was trying to make this longer but it's been so long I just wanted to post *something*. Holidays are coming up again soon so I'll have plenty of time to write then. Thanks to everyone who's waited so patiently for this chapter. I'm sorry It's so short. Remember to review. Criticism is welcome of course ^-^x