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"I seem to make a habit of waking up in you're arms." The tomb raider said as Aragorn was the first one to appear in her view once her eyes opened.
Aragorn smiled at her "Don't get used to it, I don't want to make Arwen jealous."
Lara's eyes fell upon the necklace around his neck "I just met her, she's nice. You are lucky to have her."
Aragorn laughed at her again, he pulled her back on her feet. Lara started to get dizzy and found the hands of the strider grabbing hold of her. "Be careful Lara." He said and let go when he saw she found her balance back.
"I'll be fine, but thank you."
She paced outside the cabin and saw the three other men walking towards her, Gandalf smiled at her and as usual had his pipe resting between his lips, while both Kurtis and Legolas had concerned looks on their faces.
"Hello boys," her eyes fell upon on the dirt stains that were covering their clothes "what happened to you?" she asked.
"Nothing." Kurtis answered first.
"We practiced a little." Legolas answered.
Already she knew these two men were lying, simply because she knew they would never go practicing while Lara is in danger. Even so she decided not to ask about the real story behind those stains.
"I want to be alone for a moment."
The tomb raider tried to walk away from all the concerned people around her, but Legolas grabbed her arm. "Lara wait." Lara however pulled her arm free.
"Leave me alone." She said and walked away. Kurtis and Legolas tried to follow her but Gandalf stopped them.
"You heard her, she needs some time for herself."
The two men sighed and watched their friend walk in the distance.
"Aragorn, keep you're eye on her, I don't want her to get caught again." Gandalf said.
The strider nodded and followed Lara on a fair distance. He knew she needed some time on her own, he won't disturb her and only watch her. But the tomb raider turned around and saw Aragorn following her. She sighed and noted that some time on her own is impossible, at least not until this is over.
"There is no possible way for my to get some privacy is there?" she asked as she walked towards the strider.
Aragorn laughed "I'm afraid not, the risk to get caught is too dangerous."
Lara folded her arms and let out another sigh "Then I'd rather spend my time alone with you then with Legolas and Kurtis." She narrowed her eyes "They've been fighting over me haven't they Aragorn?" she asked.
"I'm afraid they have, but Gandalf interfered in time."
"I hate it when men fight for me, I am nobody's property and can decide on my own who to love and who not."
"I have to say I've never seen Legolas act like that before, love has a strange affect on him."
"I must be very popular, already four men are in love with me."
"Four men?" he asked with questionable eyes.
"There are two other men you don't know, Terry Sheridan, but he's dead and Alex West."
"Did this Terry give up his life for you?" he asked.
"No, I was the one that killed him."
Lara saw Aragorn's eyes widen in surprise, Lara's words had confused him.
"You killed someone you loved?"
"It was only for five months and more bad then good. We were together in the Cradle of life, he wanted to take the box but I wouldn't let him, sadly he didn't want to leave the box and I was forced to shoot him, I had nightmares about it for a month, killing a person you love isn't that easy to live with."
Aragorn placed his hand on her shoulder "I'm sorry Lara, but what about the other man?" he asked.
"Yes, what about him." The thought about Alex forced her to pause for a moment "he is the perfect example of a heart breaker, he broke mine more then twice and what to think of all the women that came before me or after me."
"Sounds like you didn't have much luck with love yet."
"I receive all the love I need from Hillary and Bryce."
"You are lucky to have them."
"You are lucky to have Arwen."
These words made the strider laugh "I certainly am, she gave up her immortal life to be with me."
"That's what I call true love."
Something she had never felt for a man yet. Even though she feels comfortable with Legolas, something inside her tells he is not the one she's looking for, but he does give her warmth and he cares about her. Still she believes it's impossible to grow old with an elf, it's just not what she wants, it's not what her heart desires.
What her heart desires is a man that accepts her for who she is, a man that doesn't betray her or hurt her. A simple normal man that understands her, a man with only one power, the power to love. Is Kurtis a man like that, she doesn't know. He has secrets and powers, can she trust him? With trust she means love, can she trust him not to hurt her, not to break her heart. Off course she can't but that's something you can't do with any man, but normal men can't spit inside you're brain and find out things they aren't supposed to.
"Lara are you alright?"
It seemed Aragorn had noticed the tomb raider's thoughts were drifting away. His concerned eyes searched for Lara's, once their eyes met Lara smiled at him.
"I'm fine, just thinking about the past."
"Don't worry Lara, you'll find the one when the time is right for it."
Lara shrugged "Probably when I'm aged and no longer do these dangerous things."
Lara made the strider laugh, she would almost think that Aragorn has a double personality. He's someone you can have a good talk with, he listens to what she has to say and shows his concerns at the time. But when he's at the battle field he shows no mercy and proves himself to be a worthy warrior.
"So, do you and Arwen have children."
His left eyebrow moved up as he was a little surprised by Lara's question, however he was more then willing to answer it.
"Yes, a boy and a girl." He paused shortly "We named the boy Boromir and the girl Anna."
Lara narrowed her eyes, Boromir…she was certain she knew where that name came from.
"Boromir? Wasn't that the,-"
"Yes." Aragorn cut her off "he was with the fellowship, Boromir gave his life for Frodo, I think he was a brave man and honored him to call my son after him. I always keep telling my son how special his name is."
"He must be very proud of his name then?" the tomb raider asked.
"O yes he is, and some day he will be a great warrior too and become the rightful person to follow me as a king."
"Who knows, if I get a boy some day I might call him Aragorn."
"If you do I will be flattered."
The two were disturbed when the sound of a helicopter was nearing. They looked up and saw it was the transportation they were waiting for. Legolas was motioning them it was alright. Lara and Aragorn walked back to the other three men. Both Legolas and Kurtis were completely ignored by Lara. She knew what they had done while she was struggling to stay alive. Right now it was best for her and them to stay as far away from each other as possible. She hopped into the helicopter and seated herself next to Gandalf. As always the sorcerer wore a large smile and his pipe rested in his hand. Lara smiled back at him and leaned backwards in her seat.
"Hello Lady Croft."
She was startled, it wasn't Gandalf's voice she heard, it came from the cockpit. She turned to see who it was and sighed when a familiar face showed in her sight.
"Mr Van Helsing, such an unpleasant surprise."
"I know, I'm happy to see you too."
He smiled evily at her for a moment and then turned back around. He waited till everyone had entered the copter and then took it back into the air.
He always hates it when it happens and the man who did this to him will pay for it. Even though he is immortal it still hurts when he so called dies. And that's not all, he needs Lucien and Lucien isn't immortal. So for the third time this year Russell had healed the Afro American. Right now they were on their way to his private airport, there he has three copters and two planes ready to take off to Africa. He will take as many orcs and fighters with him to Africa but fortunately he has plenty of more men once their in Africa.
Too bad he was unable to get the ring from the woman, he did have a chance to look inside her head though. Memories were the most thing he found. One memory would be useful to him. She already had been to the cradle of life once, strange that he didn't know that yet. But she had killed enemies there, three men but especially one of them had taken his attention. Terry Sheridan, he was her lover but she was forced to kill him. He could make good use of this man, once their close enough to the cradle of life he might be able to bring this Sheridan back to life, his soul must still be lingering there.
Russell smirked as his limo stopped, they had reached the airport. He exited the car and was awaited by Lucien, Lucien kindly nodded at him and closed the door to the limo once Russell was out.
"You might be pleased to know that our troops in Africa are ready sir."
"That's good news Lucien, you did a good job, but not waste any more time in this forsaken country and leave." The demon paced towards his private jet, Lucien followed him inside. One by one the planes and copters started to leave the airport.
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