Disclamer: I don't own Legolas but I do own everyone else. Set before the War of the Ring which is why there aren't many references to LOTR in this story. Two girls, Leila and Shí disguise themselves as men and join the army. It's an elvish sort of Mulan with two heroines. Shí/Ahora. Legolas/Leila. (For once none of the characters are based on me!) The original version of this story was a swap story between me and my mate Liz. Ada means father and Nana mother.

The way I'm doing the elves ages is that 500 is the equivalent of a 5 year old so 1500 is a 15 year old. Basically minus the 2 0's and you got the age they look like. And I'm having it that they stop growing at 2000 or 20 so that's why they always look so young. Got it?

To all those who flamed about Éowyn already doing this...she is a human! These are elves. Éowyn fought in one battle, these two fight in lots and train for years. If you notice the whole of the elven army is male so I thought this fitted. Éowyn may do the same but this is set a long time before Return of the King OK? I know Éowyn is a cool character, one of my favourites actually but this is totally different to her. One small note which had been pointed out to me, the reason the girls have joined the army is explained later on because I know it says they wasn't girl power basically but later on it is explained why girl power is so important to them.

Thank you to all those who reviewed and thank you to all those who flamed. I take flames as a persons opinion but as long as not all of my reviews are flames this story will remain up kay? I do have to agree with one piece of constructive criticism/flame, the names are not very elven I know. They would be more elven as I've just found this great name generator site but when I started this story the only names I had were the names on a list my friend Blaze made up for me. Sorry about that, I'll try to make any knew characters names more elven for you. Also the length of hair as I see it is women-really really really long! Men-just below the shoulders and always braided.

I'M CRAP AT LOVE SCENES SO DON'T FLAME ME BECAUSE OF THAT, I KNOW I SUCK AT THEM WHICH IS WHY I HAVE AVOIDED THEM ... UNTIL NOW.

This is dedicated to Liz who helped me start it and has told me in person that she loves the fight scenes and ended up cheering out when she was reading it (causing her parents to look at her).

Hidden Identity

Chapter Thirteen, In A Tree!

Tharh(th lazily walked through the garden until he came to a clearing. He noticed that someone had left their arrows and a knife under a tree and walked over to it, just in time to see a shirt fall from the tree too, his brothers shirt. He didn't even want to look up and he didn't have too as the next thing to land at his feet was a belt from a lady's dress.
"Ok" he mumbled, quickly turning and running from the clearing.

Leila's mind wasn't in complete control as she allowed Legolas to undo her belt as she at the same time started on the many buttons of his shirt. It slipped easily from his shoulders and he let it fall to the forest floor. Her belt was soon to follow and the sound of feet running of barely registered in her hearing as her hands slid over his well muscled cheast. His obviously practised hands found the strings of her dress and slowly began unlacing it. Leila's bare back began to show and his hands were smooth and gentle as he ran his finger tips over it. Legolas pressed his lips against her again and his hands slid the neck line over her muscled shoulders. He removed his lips from hers and gently began kissing her neck, his mind not really in charge either. Her dress was pushed off her arms down to her waist and Legolas pulled away slightly to admire what a beautiful woman she was. (This is the bit I had to wait for Lily (Liz) to write because I can't write this kinda stuff very well!) Slowly his hands moved down from her shoulders, towards her hard nipples. He held them between his thumb and forefinger, pinching them slightly. Her back arched at the harsh contact. Her moans echoed through the relative silence of the day. Provocatively she leaned forward to his ear.
"Fuck me" she whispered huskily into his ear, nibbling on it slightly. He had never herd her swear before and he found it hott as hell. Carefully he removed the rest of her dress as she began pulling at his leggings; within moments they were both totally naked in the tree.
He pushed her up against the trunk; with her legs spread either side of the branch. Slowly he positioned himself at her opening, meeting her eyes as he pushed himself inside her. She let out a sharp moan as he took her virginity. They began to move together, her hips moving up to meet each of his thrusts. Her hands were tangled in his hair, holding his head as he gently nibbled on her neck, one of his hands was on her bum, and the other was on a branch near their heads for support.
His eyes rolled back as she tightened around him, showing that she was near climax, and pushing him closer to his. He began to push himself further inside her as and they both came together.
He rested his head on top of hers as she snuggled up to him, both basking in the afterglow.
"Wow" was all Leila could say as she drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep. (Back to me now)

When Leila woke she was in Legolas's arms, in a tree, naked at night. And she was freezing! (I know elves don't get cold but heh) Legolas mumbled in his sleep and pulled her closer. She thought back to what they had done and she mentally kicked herself. He was a Prince, while she was a disgraced maiden who pretended to be her brother for years! She could not fall in love with him. As gently as she could she pulled his arms off her and grabbed her dress before jumping to the ground. She pulled the dress over her head, but couldn't do the laces as they were at the back, picked up her belt and ran. She kept running until she bumped into something, or rather someone.
"Sorry" she mumbled to Tharh(th, trying to move past him and keep the open back of her dress from his view. So she ended up running sideways until she thought herself far enough away and ran normally. Only Tharh(th had seen the open back of her dress and the love bite on her neck that she obviously didn't know she had. Shaking his head slightly he made his way towards where he knew he'd find Legolas.

Legolas woke up when the warmth infront of him disappeared and he heard Leila jump from the tree. He opened his eyes just in time to see her start running. He wanted to go after her but knew it would be worse if he did. It wasn't uncommon for unmarried elves to make love but thinking over it in his head, Legolas could see why it hadn't been the best time to do that sort of thing. What would everyone think if they found out? That the only reason she had been really allowed to stay was because she was his lover! That's what they'd think! His thought's were interrupted by someone entering the dark clearing.
"Legolas I know your there" Tharh(th said directly into the tree Legolas was in. Legolas looked down at him as he hurried to pull on his breeches. He jumped down to find Tharh(th glaring at him murderously. "What were you thinking?" Tharh(th demanded while Legolas picked up his shirt and put in on.
"Would you believe me if I said I loved her and I wasn't thinking?" Legolas asked, ignoring the look Tharh(th gave him.
"You cannot love her after what she has done Legolas, you know that! It would be the ruin of both of you!" Tharh(th snapped.
"Don't tell me what I already know! I think I've had these feelings for quite some time, since the time we found her whole family dead, so I can't just ignore them! You taught me that when Nana died!" Legolas snapped at his brother, pushing him backwards slightly. "And no matter what you say I still love her!"
"Father will not allow it" Tharh(th said quietly.
"I would rather abdicate and love her than ignore it!" Legolas snarled at Tharh(th who backed away.
"You would wouldn't you, you would abandon your people and your family for her" Tharh(th whispered, gazing into Legolas's eyes. Tharh(th looked down after a while and walked away from his elder brother, further into the gardens. Legolas didn't understand what had caused his brother to act like that but all he knew was now he could truly admit it to himself. He did love Leila. He didn't regret what had happened, rather he was glad it had happened. He just hoped she felt the same.

While Legolas was deciding he truly loved Leila, Leila was busy packing all her belongings into her packs. She left her shirt and leggings though for she would not be needing them. She was leaving, for good. She loved him, loved a Prince of all people. Anyone else and it wouldn't have been so bad but, the grand prince. That just wouldn't work. Pedi stirred sleepily and sat up in her bed.
"What you doing?" she asked sleepily.
"I have to go away for a while Pedi. I want you to behave for Shí and Ahora, they'll be looking after you from now on" Leila said as she put the last thing in the packs. She went over to Pedi and kissed her lightly on the forehead, laying her back down gently and tucking her in. She put three letters on her bed, one to Legolas, one to Risen and one to Shí explaining as much as she dared explain. She pulled the pack up higher onto her back and walked out of the palace. As she had no horse she would just have to walk to her destination, Imladris.

The Next Day,

Shí walked into Leila and Pedi's room to find Pedi crying quietly and no sign of Leila. All her drawers had been left open with no clothes in them and Shí noticed 3 letters on her made bed, another sign that Leila had left, she never made her bed!
"Pedi where's Leila?" Shí asked as she scooped up the letters and sat by Pedi.
"She left!" Pedi wailed, throwing herself onto Shí, crying noisily into Shí's shoulder. Shí looked over Pedi at the letters in her hand and noticed one was addressed to her. She opened it slowly and pulled out the parchment.

Shí,
Whatever you feel don't be angry with me for leaving, please. Just look after Pedi for me while I'm gone. I'll come back one day but I can't face him, I can't love him. Please look after Pedi, I hate to leave like this. If anything happens to Pedi I'll be in Imladris.
Your Friend Forever,
Leila

Shí stared at the letter. Who did she mean, who couldn't she face, love? Then it struck her like an arrow. Legolas.

Legolas was surprised to find Risen crying outside Leila's door when he went there the next day. She had her letter in her hand and had sunk against the wall.
"What's wrong?" Legolas asked kindly. Risen just shook he head and ran away from him. He entered the room to find Ahora hugging a still crying Pedi and Shí re-reading her letter. "What's wrong?" he asked again, this time to those three.
"Leila went away!" Pedi cried before burying her face in Ahora's shoulder. Legolas gasped and looked at Shí who held out his letter. He took it and ripped it open. This couldn't be happening! Not after what he'd felt last night! He pulled open the letter and began to frantically read.

Prince Legolas,

That was a bad start. After years of working with each other Legolas and Leila had been on a first name basis for a long time but he'd asked her not to use his title.

I regret to inform you I must leave. I cannot explain to you as much as I would like to but after what happened yesterday, well let's just say I don't think it would be good for you to become involved with a traitor like me. I have asked Shí to look out for Pedi but Risen should be able to look after herself. Please do not think ill of me, I truly liked no loved yesterday but I must think ahead. Therefore I regret to inform you that as you read this I am leaving the kingdom. Do no follow me for I will not return. Goodbye.
Your Faithful Friend Subject,
Leila

Legolas dropped the letter to the ground, anger boiling up inside him. He glared at Shí and Ahora.
"Take her to your rooms, she may no longer stay here" he snarled before slamming out of the room angrily. Pedi sobbed louder and Ahora hugged her close. Shí felt tears in her eyes but gathered herself together and got Pedi's things ready.

A/N There yah go. Sorry about the wait and here's lily's (Liz's) note;

'I DID IT! I DID IT! And it only took me what? A month? Anyway, I'm quite proud of that, het ain't me strong point but I think that was ok. Blessed be ~ Lily'

Hope you enjoyed it although I have made it a little bit nastier. More action to come and Leila reaches Imladris...after some troubles like morning sickness...dum dum dum!