wiA/N: ()()()()() Sence changes, ===== flashbacks. I do not own LOTR and never will. This is movie verse. Parts of this chapter come from Adromir's story, Trust. I do have her permission to use this, I emailed her and got it. Thanks for the reviews! Replies are at the end. Enjoy! - Naur
Determined Guardian
Chapter 2
The Council of Breaking Friendships
Legolas awoke slowly, his first thought came out as he sat up quickly and soon regretted it.
"Frodo!" He exclaimed and fell back trying to swallow the bile that rose in his throut.
"Be still mellon nin. Your wound is still recovering," A voice next to him said. Legolas turned his head and had to smile at the sight that met him. Elrohir was leaning against the side of the chair fast asleep and Elladan stood above him with a goofy grin on his face.
"Frodo? Where is he? Is he alright?" Legolas asked.
"The halfling is fine, had you slowed down any though he would not have made it. Ada and Mithrandir are with him now," Elladan answered. Just then the door to his room opened and Elrond came in.
"Legolas, it is good to see you awake. The poison on that arrow gave us quiet a scare…we almost lost you to the darkness as well," Elrond told him.
"May I see him?" Legolas questioned. Elrond looked at him for a moment and then at his wound. "The wounded hobbit. May I see how he is doing?" Elrond seemed to think for a moment and then sighed.
"Your wound is healed enough for you to get up, but I still want you to take it easy. No archery for another two days. Come along, I shall show you to him," Elrond replied.
Legolas, along with Glorfindel followed Elrond upstairs. As they entered the chamber, they saw that Gandalf was already there. The gray wizard was sitting in a chair beside the bed, staring down at the small unmoving form lying under the layers of blankets. He looked up as the door opened and smiled when he saw Legolas.
"Legolas! What a nice surprise. Haven't seen you in quite a long while. I must tell you of my thanks in helping get our little friend here," Gandalf said.
"It is good to see you as well Mithrandir," He replied. Legolas walked closer to the bed and flinched when a bolt of unseen forces hit him squarely in the chest. The others in the room looked on in dismay when the Mirkwood prince staggered a step backward. Glorfindel who was just behind him instantly put a supporting hand on Legolas's back.
"Legolas? What is it?" He whispered surprised by his actions. With his eyes closed, Legolas pinched the bridge of his nose. He could still feel the power of darkness inside the room, but not as intense as the first time it had hit him…but still it was ever alluring. "Legolas?"
Legolas opened his eyes and looked around, he saw all the worried faces around him, and they were waiting for an answer.
"What is it prince? What do you feel?" Gandalf questioned.
Legolas stared at the wizard, then at Elrond and the others. "I…I feel…darkness…it's here, isn't it? The ring is here?" He questioned. His eyes went the hobbit's coat that had been hung on a chair, the power was coming from its pocket.
"How…how did you know? We never told you?" Elladan asked.
"He was a manyan at one time, that same blood still runs through his veins. That is how he knows, he can feel it's power stronger than the rest of us," Elrond answered.
"Gandalf, Lord Elrond I believe it is time that I tell you my real reason here. If we could talk in private?" Legolas questioned.
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After leaving Frodo's room with Gandalf and Lord Elrond, Legolas told them his true reason for being the one to rescue Frodo…his real reason for being in Imladris. He had thought them to be angry with him but both just gazed back at him after his explanation, was that amusement he saw in their eyes?
"Aren't you angry?" Legolas asked quietly. At this both the Lord of Imladris and the wizard chuckled.
"Legolas you have always been surprising but never as much as you are right now. I am not angry for I know you hardly do anything without a just cause so I believe you had your reason, I also believe that it was a good one," Elrond explained putting a comforting hand on his shoulder. Legolas raised his eyes from the floor to look into Elrond's, the elven lord was speaking the truth and Legolas felt a large weight being lifted off of him but then his eyes darkened again.
"I do have my reason my lord…whether or not it may be as good as you think…I just hope Estel will wait to hear it before he starts swinging his fist which will be aimed at my face," Legolas replied.
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Frodo felt consciousness pulling at his senses but he didn't want to wake up. He was too afraid of the sight that would meet him, had he been captured by orcs? What of the elf that had tried to save him?
"Where am I?" He whispered slowly opening his eyes.
"You are in the house of Elrond. And it is 10 o'clock in the morning, on October the 24th if you want to know," Gandalf answered. At the sound of his voice Frodo awoke fully and gazed at the old wizard sitting by his bed.
"Gandalf!" He exclaimed with a smile.
"Yes. I'm here. And you're lucky to be here too. A few more hours and you would have been beyond out aid. But you have some strength in you, my dear hobbit," Gandalf said with a smile.
"What happened Gandalf? Why didn't you meet us?" Frodo questioned.
"Oh, I am sorry Frodo…I was delayed…" He said quietly and then got lost in thought to his encounter with Saruman but those thoughts were interrupted when Sam came running in.
"Frodo! Frodo!" Sam exclaimed running to his side smiling broadly.
"Sam!" Frodo smiled.
"Bless you, you're awake!" Sam was near tears from relief and Frodo had to laugh.
"Sam has hardly left your side," Gandalf told him.
"We were that worried about you, weren't we Mr. Gandalf?" Sam asked.
"By the skills of Lord Elrond, you're beginning to mend. And thanks to Legolas who was able to get you here in time," Gandalf explained as Elrond appeared behind him.
"Legolas? Was he the golden elf that came for me in the forest? How is he? Is he safe? I would every much like to thank him," Frodo questioned.
"Legolas was poisoned by a Nazgul arrow but has been healed. He was just in to see you a few moments ago. Do not worry you will get your chance to truly meet him," Elrond told him.
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After leaving Gandalf and Elrond, Legolas had gone in search of the twins and he found them in the garden talking quietly. They looked up when they heard him and smiles lit their faces as they jumped up and tackled him.
"Legolas! It is good to see you up and about! We were worried there for awhile weren't we El?" Elrohir asked. His twin nodded as they helped Legolas up it wasn't until then that they saw that he was trying to not meet their eyes.
"What is it Legolas? You need not feel ashamed. We've saved your butt to many times now for you to feel ashamed," Elladan said meaning it as a joke but still Legolas did not raise his eyes.
"I have something very important to tell you…but I…" Legolas started.
"Whatever it is Legolas, you can tell us. We will understand," Elrohir said quietly putting a hand on his shoulder. Legolas glanced up at him and saw full trust and worry in his eyes it broke his heart to have to tell them this.
"I released Gollum," Legolas stated. At first to two had shared a glance thinking he was joking but when he didn't look up to meet their eyes they knew his words were true.
"You did WHAT?! Are you out of your mind!" They both exclaimed before wrestling him to the ground. Arwen had just come out the door when she saw them tackle Legolas to the ground, why did men always have to settle things with fights?
"Don't you know how hard it was for us to catch that beast!" Elladan yelled.
"Don't you know how we suffered while dragging him halfway to Mirkwood!" Elrohir shouted.
"Estel will kill you when he finds out!" They both yelled together. Finally when the fight had gotten too much for her Arwen stomped over and grabbed Elrohir's hair and Elladan's ear yanking both hard. The twins cried out as they fell back Arwen still holding onto them.
"Get off of him! I will make you bald and you earless should you try something like that again!" She exclaimed. The twins were finally released and all the while sending glares at Legolas they got to their feet and went back to the palace.
Arwen helped Legolas to stand and was about to ask him what was going on when a commotion in the courtyard caught their attention. Standing there looking about ready to drop were three hobbits and behind them stood Estel hardly looking any better than the halflings. With a smile Arwen ran to Estel and threw her arms around his neck almost knocking them over. Aragorn smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Estel you returned!" She sighed.
"Didn't I promise I would?" He questioned. The hobbits were looking around them, wonder and awe written all over their faces, everything was so beautiful. But the most beautiful thing of all was the elves themselves but none caught their attention as much as the golden elven warrior that stood but just a few feet off. They had seen Legolas two days ago but his handsome features still amazed them.
Legolas shifted from foot to foot a little uneasy from the feeling of the hobbit's eyes on him. "Estel? Won't you introduce us to your friends?" He asked.
Aragorn smiled at seeing his friend safe. "Ah yes, this is Sam, Merry and Pippin. How was the trip here? Uneventful I hope," He told him.
"I'll tell you in a moment," Legolas said hopefully delaying what he knew would happen. Without looking at Estel again he turned to the hobbits. "You are all friends of the hobbit Frodo, are you not?"
At the mention of their friend's name they all became worried. "Yes, we are. How is he? Does he live?" The largest hobbit asked. Legolas felt bad for them. They were all visibly exhausted but the first thought that became known was about their friend.
"Frodo will be just fine. He has been under the great care of Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen here," Legolas replied with a smile. All sighed in relief at the news before Aragorn turned his attention back to Legolas.
"Enough with the delaying Legolas. I want to know why it was you that came for us. Did you bring Gollum with you?" Aragorn questioned. Arwen saw the distress in Legolas's eyes and knew it was time to leave. With a gentle hand and kind smile she led the weary hobbits into the palace leaving the two alone in the courtyard. Aragorn came and put around Legolas's shoulder smiling at him. "If I'm not mistaken, Arwen is actually letting us be alone. It is surprising since I have just returned. No offense meant to you mellon nin but I would much rather be inside huddled close to her in hopes of making up for the time I have been away and…" He started but Legolas cut him off.
"I let Gollum go," Legolas told him suddenly. Aragorn dropped his arm from Legolas's shoulder and looked at him. He had a smile still on his face but his eyes showed his clear confusion.
"I am sorry my friend…I am afraid I don't understand…" Aragorn said.
"I said, I let Gollum go," Legolas repeated.
Aragorn became quiet then, his smile slowly disappearing. Finally after just staring at Legolas he spoke.
"You let him go."
Legolas nodded, his heart was pounding so hard he was sure Aragorn and everyone else could hear it. "Yes that is what I did." After he had said that Aragorn had turned and start to walk away. Legolas was puzzled by his actions and jogged to catch up with him. "Estel…" He whispered putting a hand on Aragorn's shoulder. What happened next he wasn't prepared for…Aragorn whirled around and landed his fist right into Legolas's jaw knocking him to the ground. Legolas stared into Aragorn's eyes and his widened at the absolute fury he saw there.
"I TRUSTED YOU!" Aragorn screamed. "I doubt you, a Mirkwood elf, would even know the meaning of that word would you?! All my life I listened to the stories told about the Mirkwood elves distrusting ways…how they have no loyalties…their cold demeanors…but I thought you were different. I dragged that monster for miles and miles, but you just let him go?! I nearly died! And you! YOU…LET…HIM…GO!" Aragorn screamed. Once again he turned and started to leave. Legolas scrambled to his feet and ran trying to get Aragorn's attention.
"Estel…please…you must listen…" Legolas stammered. But once again Aragorn whirled around on his only this time he grabbed the front of his tunic pulling it tight almost cutting off Legolas's air supply.
"Don't you 'Estel' me! I am Aragorn to you, heir to the throne of Gondor! I have a future to secure and I would not let anyone botch my effort! Not even you!" Aragorn exclaimed. With that he spun on his heal and walked into the palace leaving Legolas. For the longest time Legolas prayed that Aragorn was only joking and he would return to say so but he did not. Legolas lowered his eyes as he stood there, tears ran down his face, silently. He stood in the middle of the courtyard with a bleeding lip…and a bleeding heart.
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Elrond stood on one balcony watching Frodo and Sam below. As he looked over Imladris he had seen the encounter Legolas had so greatly feared would happen. He lowered his eyes sighing, so much had happened to Legolas in the past…first losing his brother and then almost losing his arm…now this would plague his mind. Finally he turned back to Gandalf, he knew the wizard had seen the encounter as well.
"His strength returns," He said.
"That wound will never fully heal. He will carry it the rest of his life," Gandalf agreed.
"And yet to have come so far, still bearing the Ring, the hobbit has shown extraordinary resilience to it's evil," Elrond replied.
"It is a burden he should never have had to bear. We can ask no more of Frodo," Gandalf sighed.
"Mithrandir, the enemy is moving. Sauron's forces are massing in the east, his eye is fixed on Imladris. And Saurman you tell me has betrayed us. Our list of allies grows thin," Elrond told him.
"His treachery runs deeper than you know. By foul craft Saruman has crossed orcs with goblinmen, he's breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard. An army that can move in sunlight and cover great distance at speed. Saruman is coming for the Ring," Gandalf stated.
"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves. We do not have the strength to fight both Mordor and Isengard!" He paused as Gandalf walked away to a balcony looking out over Imladris. "Mithrandir, the Ring cannot stay here. You saw the fear in Legolas's eyes when he felt its presence. He is strong but the Ring is nothing to be toyed with. I can see it is already taking its toll on Frodo. I fear he may be lost by the end of what we must do," He finished.
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Legolas sat by one of the many ponds in the gardens of Imladris, he had one knee brought up to his chest and his other leg was stretched out before him. A small waterfall kept ripples in the water moving. It was here that his attention had been focused since Aragorn had left him in the courtyard.
"The Mirkwood elves distrusting ways…"
"Excuse me…" Pippin said quietly.
"How they have no loyalties…"
"Mister Legolas…?" Pippin asked.
"Their cold demeanors…"
"Mister Legolas!" Pippin exclaimed laying a hand on his shoulder, he was relieved to see the elf's eyes finally clear. Legolas looked up and smiled at the young hobbit that had awoken him from his thoughts, although the smile did not reach his eyes.
"Forgive me for not hearing you came Master hobbit…I was distracted," Legolas told him moving to stand but Pippin stopped him.
"No please…I would like to thank you for saving Frodo. I heard that you were hurt in the process. Are you alright?" He questioned.
"I will be fine Pippin it was a small wound and elves heal fast. Why do I feel that there is something more to your concern?" Legolas replied.
"Well…I also heard about your fight with Strider. I hope that it was not caused by us," Pippin told him looking down.
"Well if that is all then you have nothing to worry about because it was not your fault. Our argument was of my own fault…me and my blood…please tell me of your home…what is it called again?" Legolas asked.
"The shire. It is a very beautiful land, all green and flourishing with life…" Pippin started. And so together they sat for many hours asking questions about each other's home.
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Aragorn had just had his first encounter with the man from Gondor, Boromir. Even though he had been disrespectful to the shards of Narsil…Aragorn still felt a strange connection to him. Placing the sword back he paused in his staring as he heard Arwen come up behind him.
"Why do you fear the past? You are Isildur's heir, not Isildur himself. You are not bound to his fate," She insisted.
"The same blood flows in my veins. The same weakness…that was proven this afternoon," He whispered thinking back to the look that had been on Legolas's face.
"I heard the words you said to him. You were wrong, Legolas is different from other Mirkwood elves. He holds his loyalties every close; you and the twins are those loyalties. He would never betray you," Arwen told him.
"And yet it seems he has…" Aragorn replied.
"Maybe it seems that way now. But I believe the true purpose for his actions will be revealed. It will have some form of impact on our future," Arwen said. Aragorn looked around them and realized they had walked to the Garden of Twilight.
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"Renech i lu i erui govannen?" She asked.
"Nauthannem i ned ol reniannen," He replied.
"Gwenwin in enninath...U-arnech in naeth i si celich. Renech i beth i pennen?" Arwen questioned. Aragorn ran his fingers across the Evenstar pendant before he answered.
"You said you'd bind yourself to me. Forsaking the immortal life of your people," Aragorn answered.
"And to that I hold. I would rather share one lifetime with you then face all the ages of this world alone," Arwen sighed giving him the Evenstar. "I choose a mortal life."
"You cannot give me this!" Aragorn insisted.
"It is mine to give to whom I will…like me heart," She whispered. Aragorn closed his eyes to gather strength to tell her she could not do this but then her lips met his and he was lost.
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It was a quiet group that had been assembled around the stone table in one of Imladris's many gardens. The Council of Elrond was about to begin.
Gandalf and the newly healed hobbit, Frodo, had just taken their seats on Legolas's right side. Verion sat beside his prince, frowning slightly at the group of dwarves a little further to their left. The small group was led by Gloin, their chief, and they had arrived yesterday at Elrond's call. Unlike Verion however, Legolas's attention was focused on Aragorn who sat a few seats away from Boromir but still with the humans who had come. He was a bit jealous to know that the two humans had bonded quite a bit after their first meeting. It seemed Aragorn found the presence of his own kind more pleasant than that of the elf prince.
Ever since Aragorn's big explosion in the courtyard three days ago, the ranger had not spoken to him or even once looked in his direction since that day. It seemed as if he no longer existed. Even the twins were giving him the cold shoulder. They sat now on each side of Elrond, for once looking the part of the young lords of Imladris that they were. Glorfindel was also present, every inch the golden warrior he was known to be.
"Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate--this one doom. Bring forth the Ring, Frodo," Elrond said. Frodo looked at him a moment and then stood. Legolas was more aware of the disturbing presence of the Ring that rested in the hobbit's coat pocket. He could sense the hobbit's restlessness and anxiety…Legolas felt great pity for such a small creature that had to carry such a great burden.
"He had suffered already. The Ring is trying to consume him, yet he is still fighting it…" He thought watching as Frodo set the ring on the stone pedestal. As he returned to his seat many whispers went through the people sitting for the council.
"So it is true…" Boromir whispered.
"It is the doom of man…" Another said.
"It is a gift! A gift to the foes of Mordor. Why not use this Ring? Long has my father, the Steward of Gondor, kept the forces of Mordor at bay. By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe! Give Gondor the weapon of the enemy. Let us use it against him!" Boromir exclaimed.
"You cannot wield it! None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master," Aragorn told him.
"And what would a ranger know of this matter?" Boromir sneered. At this Legolas jumped up his eyes holding nothing short of a smoldering cold fire.
"Aragorn may not consider himself my friend anymore but I made an oath many years ago and I am not dropping it now!" Legolas thought.
"This is no mere ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance," Legolas said.
"Aragorn? This…is Isildur's heir?" Boromir questioned disbelieving.
"Heir to the throne of Gondor," Legolas replied.
"Havo dad Legolas," Aragorn sighed not even looking at him, his eyes stayed fixed on Boromir.
"Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king," Boromir retorted.
"Aragorn is right. We cannot use it," Gandalf said.
"You have only one choice. The Ring must be destroyed," Elrond announced.
"What are we waiting for then!" Gimli exclaimed. He grabbed his ax and went to the pedestal giving out a cry before bringing his ax down on the ring. As the ax broke Gimli was thrown back onto the ground. Legolas noticed as Frodo winced and wished he could do something for the little hobbit.
"The Ring cannot be destroyed, Gimli, son of Gloin by any craft that we here possess. The Ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there can it be unmade. It must be taken deep into Mordor and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came," Elrond explained.
"Ash Nazg," The Ring whispered.
"One of you must do this," Elrond finished.
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its black gates are guarded by more than just orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep. And the great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland. Riddled with fire and ash and dust. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with ten thousand men could you do this. It is folly!" Boromir exclaimed shaking his head.
"Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said?! The Ring must be destroyed!" Legolas told them standing.
"And I suppose you think you're the one to do it!" Gimli yelled. Now it was once again Boromir's turn to speak.
"And if we fail, what then?! What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?!" Boromir asked.
"I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an elf!" Gimli yelled. At this Verion and the other elves that had come with Legolas jumped up and started trading insults with the dwarves. Legolas spread his arms across their chest in hopes of making them settle but when he saw it was of no use he, like Lord Elrond sat and watched. Soon his attention drifted to the hobbit sitting alone now that Gandalf had joined the fray. He looked utterly miserable. Finally he could stand it no longer and stood, none noticed him until he reached out for the Ring…then all became quiet.
Legolas picked up the Ring. He could feel all the eyes upon him watching in astonishment as the Mirkwood prince walked back to Frodo and put the Ring into the hobbit's small hand.
"Keep this safe, mister Frodo, for you are the only one who is brave enough to take this burden." Glancing at the others, Legolas continued, "I only hope they all stop behaving childishly and quickly think of some way to end your misery," He finished.
The whole group had the grace to look at one another guiltily, feeling quite ashamed of themselves for their behavior just now. How could they actually forget about the hobbit's obvious pain and desperation?
Legolas turned to Elrond, "I wish to be excused, my lord. The company of the Ring is distressing me. Whatever you decide in this council, I'll fully agree," Legolas told him. Elrond nodded, giving his assent. With that, the Mirkwood prince turned around and left the council. In silence, they all watched as Legolas walked away and disappeared into the palace. Elrond was smiling as he saw the stunned expression on their faces. It seemed that Legolas's words had gotten their attention.
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After the council, Lord Elrond found Legolas in one of the prince's favorite places when he visited Imladris, the study hall. He was sitting on a window seat staring at nothing, unconsciously he was clutching and unclenching his right hand. The lord of Imladris smiled when Legolas didn't acknowledge his entrance; wither Legolas was ignoring him like his son's were to Legolas, or he was just lost in whatever world he was in.
"Legolas?" Elrond questioned. Legolas flinched and looked up, his eyes widened.
"Oh my lord. Forgive me. I didn't hear you enter," He said starting to stand but Elrond waved him down.
"Stay seated. I wish to talk with you," He replied sitting down beside Legolas on the window seat.
"What was the will of the council?" Legolas questioned looking out the window.
"Frodo will bear the Ring to Mount Doom. I have appointed eight others to accompany him. One of them is Gandalf the wizard. He will be the guide and advisor. The three hobbits would not part from their friend so they will go as well. Others to represent the free peoples of Middle Earth will be going as well. Gimli, son of Gloin, will represent the dwarves. Boromir, the Steward of Gondor, to represent the men. And Estel…" Elrond explained.
"Estel will go as well?" Legolas asked fear entering his eyes.
"Yes, Legolas. He has volunteered. He feels that it is his responsibility to make amends of Isildur's weakness, and obtain his birthright as king of Gondor in the end. The one to represent the elves…however, has yet to be decided," Elrond told him.
"I will go," Legolas said.
"Legolas, Legolas," Elrond said as he smiled ruefully. "I know you would say exactly that. I have no doubt of your bravery and skill, and I admire your loyalty to Estel. But are you sure? Is this what you want to do?"
"Yes, my lord. I've vowed to protect Estel, so I shall be with him in this journey."
"Even when he's not speaking to you at present?"
Legolas looked down at his hands. "Even then. I did not mean to break his trust, my lord. I was doing what I thought was right. He is my friend, and forever he will be, no matter how mad he is with me. If keeping him safe means that I have to endure the brunt of his anger, so be it. I want him to win the throne that is rightfully his. I just hope that freeing Gollum will not affect his mission in one way or another. I truly want him, and us, to succeed. I'll give my everything to see it happens."
"Once you venture into this journey, I can not assure that you will return. What of your father? Are you willing to leave him? You might not see him again," Elrond said softly, knowing of Legolas's closeness with Thranduil. They had only had each other after Legolas's brother had gone West.
Legolas smiled sadly. "I'm doing this not only for Estel, my lord. I'm also doing this for my father and Middle Earth. There is no point in living if I let the Dark Forces conquer us all while I stay behind and do nothing when I have the means to stop it. We have all worked to hard in Mirkwood to defeat that darkness. I will not allow it to win after trying so hard," Legolas explained.
Elrond stared deeply into Legolas's eyes. "How big is your heart, Legolas? You give it freely to everyone else…except yourself."
Legolas was taken aback by the unexpected question. "Why should I spare my heart for myself when part of me has already died many years ago? And now that I may lose my future?" Legolas questioned, once again he clenched his right hand into a fist…grimacing as he did so.
Now it was Elrond's turn to be surprised. "Ai Elbereth! He is still not fully recovered from what Baltafea did to him! And his arm still pains him! He still suffers, silently and very, very deeply!" Elrond fought to control the expression on his face so that his shock won't show.
"Is your arm bothering you Legolas?" Elrond asked. Legolas seemed surprised by the question and looked down at his arm.
"The medicine you gave me in Mirkwood works wonders my lord. I hardly feel any pain," Legolas lied. Elrond looked doubtful and pulled a sword out from a holder on the wall.
"I will be the judge of that," He replied holding the sword out to Legolas. Without arguing Legolas took the sword in his right hand and held it out straight to Elrond. They stood that way, just as they had in Mirkwood those many years ago. After fifteen minutes Legolas dropped the sword to his side holding his arm to his chest, panting.
"How is it you know when I lie?" Legolas asked.
"A gift of being a father," Elrond replied putting a hand on his left shoulder. "Come I wish to examine you before you are to leave." Legolas nodded and started to follow him. At the door Elrond paused causing Legolas to stop as well.
"For your sake, I hope you'll find your lost soul during this journey, Legolas," He whispered.
"I hope so too, my lord," Legolas said quietly. "I hope so too." He had told Estel that he did not blame him for what had happened and he did not…he blamed himself.
TBC…Elvish Translations
Renech i lu i erui govannen? -Do you remember when we first met?
Nauthannem i ned ol reniannen - I thought I had strayed into a dream.
Gwenwin in enninath...U-arnech in naeth i si celich. Renech i beth i pennen - Long years have passed…You did not have the cares you carry now. Do you remember what I told you?
Havo dad Legolas - Sit down Legolas
Review Thanks
Someone Reading – Glad you are, lots more to come!
Joee1 – Haha! Of course I wouldn't let him get away unharmed! I know…poor Glorfy. I love him to but Legolas was required for this. Sorry about that, I posted them in the wrong order haha. I took it down and them posted it again. These first beginning chapters will follow along with Adromir pretty close but after Boromir dies it will start to take on more of me. So basically when we start, 'The Two Towers'.
Deana – And cool it will be! Yes he let Gollum go…I think he regrets that fact. Legolas will be fine…for now.
HissoriOokami – Thanks for liking the prequels. You really think this one is that different? Well like I said at the end of the first chapter, it was mostly from Adromir's Trust. But all the original parts from chapter 2 are mine and mine alone. I do have her permission to use it. Thanks for asking!
Lady Lenna – I will be adding more of me as we go along. For now I must wait until I get some really good inspiration. But I promise! You will see more of what you love!