Well, what do you know? I'm not dead. Amazing. Stupendous. Actually, I'm only posting because I promised a certain someone a new chapter by today. Soooo, here we are. I'm sorry- nothing big happens here, we'll get into the action next chapter. And it's short 0.o;;; oh well. That's the way the world turns. For those who want to read the story (crazy ppl) here's my link, you can find it there. or at least, I think that's it 0.o oh well, it's on , under the same title, you people are smart :P
"Risk of Yesterday"
Author: Spark. Just... Spark. Email: Rating: PG13, for mentions of torture (no Cassia thing going on here, I could never pull that off ) and some physical abuse. Feedback: Very welcome! The bad and the good please! One request, if your telling me it sucks, please... tell me why! Disclaimer: No, for those people who have the strange idea that I am J.R.R.Tolkein and own Lord of the Rings or anything related, I don't. Yup. Sad, but true Summary: When Aragorn pesters Legolas into letting him travel with him as he goes home he finds himself seeing a part of Legolas's life Legolas doesn't normally show... his relationship with his father. With danger at nearly every turn, will their friendship be enough?
Notes: Like Cassia and Sio, I hold the fact that Aragorn was raised by Elrond among Elladan and Elrohir to be true to these stories even if some do not agree.
Fairly Important only to title of story: 'A risk of yesterday' is a phrase I thought would seem like a very elven phrase, meaning it was of the past, it was something that can not be changed, etc... as 'yesterday' to the elves is more or less a greater idea of time. If an elf wanted to literally say it was a risk of the day before, it would make more sense to state a more direct time reference, such as 'yesterday morning' or 'yesterday evening' or such. This is one of Legolas's favorite phrases in my little universe. Don't ask why, lol. Thanks for understanding my odd mind
Elven references nin mellon: "my friend"
An Istar is a wizard, a Maiar a more generic term including the others sent by the Valar.
Estel: Aragorn's elven name, meaning in elven, Hope.
Gwador nin: My brother Nor an Udun: Go to Udun(Hell) so sorry if you didn't know that last chapter!!! I think I've fixed that now...
Chap. 18 -
Minutes passed by, then hours and all seemed quiet in the palace. An insufferable aura lingered, however- and gave everyone inside a sense of urgency that would not leave. Elrond sat quietly beside Legolas, leaving the young one to his thoughts. He had always known Legolas to be an intelligent elf despite his age, amazingly respectful, and soft-spoken around his peers, at least. What's more, there was always a joy around him that Elrond simply could not get past. With the world of Mirkwood crumbling around him, orc attacks and raids- he'd always smile; thank the sun for shining, the rain for coming. When Legolas was angry it was a sight to behold. 'Though more pleasantly beheld from afar.' Elrond laughed to himself.
Slowly and surely Elrond felt the prince slowly calm, and with it the rustling of the trees grew less, and eventually they were nearly silent. When he found it suitably calm, the elven lord gave Legolas a quick squeeze on the shoulder before going to find Aragorn, who would surely want to see his friend. Sure enough, Elrond found Aragorn with Gandalf and the twins, but constantly looking over his shoulder, trying to figure out how soon it would be until he saw Legolas.
Aragorn felt the presence of his father in the room and turned around in mid conversation with Elladan. "Ada! How is Legolas?"
"He is better. Much calmer, and quite resigned to the fact we're holding him hostage." He paused to allow time for the slight chortles from a few in the room before addressing Gandalf. "Mithrandir, I think you can lift the spell now. He's going no where, and even if he wanted to, he feels too badly to disobey you." Without a word Gandalf nodded and seemed unfocused for a moment, before nodding again to Elrond, who turned to face his son again. "You can go now, I'm sure your presence will be a comfort."
Before the elven lord could finish his sentence Aragorn was out the room and on his way to Legolas' side. Then the elven lord tilted his head towards his sons and frowned in barely hid amusement. "Now what's this I heard about Estel taking elven slaves?" Which of course sent Gandalf and the twins into chortles.
Legolas was one upset elf. Even while calmed somewhat, he could not hide his perturbedness under his fatigue. He had been denied in seeing his father, who had been injured and hidden last time Legolas saw him, and then had been placed under a spell by his supposed friend. 'Gandalf... of Valar, what did I say? Forgive me old friend. I meant not those ill words to you.' While he could say these words to himself, he had not the will to face the Istar at the moment, to ashamed at his lack of conduct.
In his despaired state he didn't notice Aragorn's approach til the man was but a few steps away from him. Legolas tilted his head to get a view of the human and was pleasantly surprised at his ability to do so, and voiced it to his friend. "Estel, a suggestion for the future." Raising an eyebrow, Aragorn nodded and bid his friend continue. "Do not taunt a wizard. It will only turn out badly for you."
Though still worried for his friend, Aragorn's heart was eased much by the humor his friend still showed despite his situation. "I always told my brothers' I was smarter than you."
The tease was placed open enough and Legolas needed something to distract himself with took the challenge. "Oh really human. I recall it being -you- who fell into the pit I warned you about. Besides- when have you ever debated our knowledge with your brothers?!"
"Oh then and now when we need a laugh. and the pit thing isn't fair, I couldn't..."
Legolas interjected quickly, laughing. "Oh no, don't tell me you couldn't see it. I warned you more than three times, and that wasn't even the first time it happened."
Obviously in a giving mood, Aragorn raised his hands for surrender. "Alright, so that was my fault. But at least I didn't garner the wrath of an Istar!"
When Legolas's somber mood returned, Aragorn could have kicked himself. "Is he fuming?"
"Nay gwador nin," Aragorn was quick to correct, "I was merely teasing you. He's not angry, no- but he as well as anyone can feel the regret you're radiating. We had a small chat about it- but we won't go to where that led." Aragorn said, an embarrassed smile tilted on his lips.
"And everyone is alright? You've rested- I could see you were exhausted before." Aragorn answered everything dutifully, knowing full well the guilt trip his friend would go on if anyone was still nursing a wound during to the- little incident. "And now- do you believe what Mithrandir and Lord Elrond have said concerning Mirkwood?"
The question sure took Aragorn for a little jolt before he realized the insanity of such a thing. to have your own realm, your own father in control of someone nearly your entire life and not notice it- it truly sounded insane. But Legolas had long trusted both Elrond and Gandalf before, could something like this put so much scrutiny in their sincerity? "You have reason to doubt them Legolas?"
Even though Legolas's body didn't change in demeanor his eyes suddenly looked weary and torn. "Nay, but perhaps if someone else did... I don't know. Never mind, I can't even understand my own thoughts." Legolas said, shaking his head.
Doing the only thing he could think to do, Aragorn gripped Legolas's shoulder as his father had done just a bit earlier, and was met by the elf's opposite hand laying weakly upon his own. "I simply don't know what to do- or what I could have done if this is true. It is true, what am I saying, I know it's true- Mithrandir and Lord Elrond wouldn't lie to me, they wouldn't lie..." Legolas then bit his lip to keep his muttered confused words to himself. Aragorn bent down and placed his just above Legolas's, then resting it lightly to the side on the elf's temple.
"It'll be fine, father and Elrohir are working on it, at the moment all you have to do is heal Legolas, we've got this under control, and everything will work out, I promise." The sincerity in the voice would have been assuring had it not been something so unpredictable he said.
"Nay Estel, make not promises that cannot be kept. You may be Hope, but you can't bring every hope to every person. It will go grave for you."
Aragorn smiled amused despite his serious decision. "Tis a risk of yesterday my friend."
A deep sigh came from the elf near him. "A risk of yesterday? You sound like some I know." He removed his hand from the ranger's and swatted at him lightly. "But thank you none the less. I treasure your assurance."
They stayed in friendly silence for a while, merely taking their friend's presence in good heart, until Legolas finally spoke up. "And haven't I always told you not to steal my phrases?" Laughter shimmered between the two.
Meanwhile, however, Mithrandir and Elrond had moved past the elven slaves comment (no matter how amusing it was) and were now talking of the predicament this set back in time created.
"We have simply run out of time Elrond, we have nothing left to do. We must approach him quickly and fight him quickly, every moment we wait simply gives him more time to create defenses against us, for he knows we lay in wait for him. While I am pleased at the young one's arrival, and know that their presence might be a boon, I would not wait much longer."
And in such the conversation continued, quieting a little when a knock and creak of a door opening sounded. When Elrohir assured them it was only their meals brought to them as they had been for these months, Elrond and Gandalf continued on their conversation again though slightly more warily, sensing nothing major amiss. When they heard the gasp coming from the entry way though, they knew there was a problem, and rushed towards the elf serving them today. The elf looked nearly overjoyed, seeing through an open door his prince laying once again in Mirkwood.
"Prince Legolas!"
Reviwes! Extra Dr. Pepper to ppl who actually read that!!!!! Even more to people still reading!!!!!
Dur En Thurin Naur: LOL, yes Hugo is still open . Or is he? I don't know.
kurafoxgirl: I am sooooooooo sorry. SO SO SO SO sorry. I put Nor an Udun's translationa t my group, but forgot it while transfering it to another document that was approvable --. If you haven't read yet, it means got to Udun (hell).
Gozilla: TY! Lol, small reviews can be so hard and so easy to reply to XD
Lady Lestat: I love the name! LOL. I actually have a friend who's a huge Lestat fan, uses the name for all her rp's... I guess you'll find out what Thranduil is up to next chapter . Don't let him die, it's be mean to LEgolas? I've had people ask me to kill him so he could live with Elrond! LOL, what's someone to do? EVERYONE gets Dr. Pepper in my world! -hands a Dr. Pepper-
Deadly Chakram: Me, throw something in the mix? Now, now- you know me, and my incpapbility to think that thoroughly. You're the one with the wondeful plot twists.
Inu Lover/October Sky: Why thank you! Did you change your name or is it just me? 0.o;;
Das Blume: Hey, I can be innocent :P A violent innocent, but innocent none the less. Yeah, whatever- I'm fooling no one -- Oh well. I love your cocktail instructions, keep them coming, I'm always looking for new ideas! LOL. Yes, sorry- another transition. It's what I do when I'm stalling, LOL. You want a bloody massacre 0.o that's so random, lol, jk. We'll see if you get it :P What's been happenning in my life? Nothing much, world sucks and I'm in it, does that explain anything, lol?
Gemini969: Is this someone new reading my story? Crazy. Ok, I'll update, but don't expect much. --
Finally! Now maybe my crazy muses will give me a slight rest!!!!!!!! -sigh- must go find some more Dr. Pepper....
"Risk of Yesterday"
Author: Spark. Just... Spark. Email: Rating: PG13, for mentions of torture (no Cassia thing going on here, I could never pull that off ) and some physical abuse. Feedback: Very welcome! The bad and the good please! One request, if your telling me it sucks, please... tell me why! Disclaimer: No, for those people who have the strange idea that I am J.R.R.Tolkein and own Lord of the Rings or anything related, I don't. Yup. Sad, but true Summary: When Aragorn pesters Legolas into letting him travel with him as he goes home he finds himself seeing a part of Legolas's life Legolas doesn't normally show... his relationship with his father. With danger at nearly every turn, will their friendship be enough?
Notes: Like Cassia and Sio, I hold the fact that Aragorn was raised by Elrond among Elladan and Elrohir to be true to these stories even if some do not agree.
Fairly Important only to title of story: 'A risk of yesterday' is a phrase I thought would seem like a very elven phrase, meaning it was of the past, it was something that can not be changed, etc... as 'yesterday' to the elves is more or less a greater idea of time. If an elf wanted to literally say it was a risk of the day before, it would make more sense to state a more direct time reference, such as 'yesterday morning' or 'yesterday evening' or such. This is one of Legolas's favorite phrases in my little universe. Don't ask why, lol. Thanks for understanding my odd mind
Elven references nin mellon: "my friend"
An Istar is a wizard, a Maiar a more generic term including the others sent by the Valar.
Estel: Aragorn's elven name, meaning in elven, Hope.
Gwador nin: My brother Nor an Udun: Go to Udun(Hell) so sorry if you didn't know that last chapter!!! I think I've fixed that now...
Chap. 18 -
Minutes passed by, then hours and all seemed quiet in the palace. An insufferable aura lingered, however- and gave everyone inside a sense of urgency that would not leave. Elrond sat quietly beside Legolas, leaving the young one to his thoughts. He had always known Legolas to be an intelligent elf despite his age, amazingly respectful, and soft-spoken around his peers, at least. What's more, there was always a joy around him that Elrond simply could not get past. With the world of Mirkwood crumbling around him, orc attacks and raids- he'd always smile; thank the sun for shining, the rain for coming. When Legolas was angry it was a sight to behold. 'Though more pleasantly beheld from afar.' Elrond laughed to himself.
Slowly and surely Elrond felt the prince slowly calm, and with it the rustling of the trees grew less, and eventually they were nearly silent. When he found it suitably calm, the elven lord gave Legolas a quick squeeze on the shoulder before going to find Aragorn, who would surely want to see his friend. Sure enough, Elrond found Aragorn with Gandalf and the twins, but constantly looking over his shoulder, trying to figure out how soon it would be until he saw Legolas.
Aragorn felt the presence of his father in the room and turned around in mid conversation with Elladan. "Ada! How is Legolas?"
"He is better. Much calmer, and quite resigned to the fact we're holding him hostage." He paused to allow time for the slight chortles from a few in the room before addressing Gandalf. "Mithrandir, I think you can lift the spell now. He's going no where, and even if he wanted to, he feels too badly to disobey you." Without a word Gandalf nodded and seemed unfocused for a moment, before nodding again to Elrond, who turned to face his son again. "You can go now, I'm sure your presence will be a comfort."
Before the elven lord could finish his sentence Aragorn was out the room and on his way to Legolas' side. Then the elven lord tilted his head towards his sons and frowned in barely hid amusement. "Now what's this I heard about Estel taking elven slaves?" Which of course sent Gandalf and the twins into chortles.
Legolas was one upset elf. Even while calmed somewhat, he could not hide his perturbedness under his fatigue. He had been denied in seeing his father, who had been injured and hidden last time Legolas saw him, and then had been placed under a spell by his supposed friend. 'Gandalf... of Valar, what did I say? Forgive me old friend. I meant not those ill words to you.' While he could say these words to himself, he had not the will to face the Istar at the moment, to ashamed at his lack of conduct.
In his despaired state he didn't notice Aragorn's approach til the man was but a few steps away from him. Legolas tilted his head to get a view of the human and was pleasantly surprised at his ability to do so, and voiced it to his friend. "Estel, a suggestion for the future." Raising an eyebrow, Aragorn nodded and bid his friend continue. "Do not taunt a wizard. It will only turn out badly for you."
Though still worried for his friend, Aragorn's heart was eased much by the humor his friend still showed despite his situation. "I always told my brothers' I was smarter than you."
The tease was placed open enough and Legolas needed something to distract himself with took the challenge. "Oh really human. I recall it being -you- who fell into the pit I warned you about. Besides- when have you ever debated our knowledge with your brothers?!"
"Oh then and now when we need a laugh. and the pit thing isn't fair, I couldn't..."
Legolas interjected quickly, laughing. "Oh no, don't tell me you couldn't see it. I warned you more than three times, and that wasn't even the first time it happened."
Obviously in a giving mood, Aragorn raised his hands for surrender. "Alright, so that was my fault. But at least I didn't garner the wrath of an Istar!"
When Legolas's somber mood returned, Aragorn could have kicked himself. "Is he fuming?"
"Nay gwador nin," Aragorn was quick to correct, "I was merely teasing you. He's not angry, no- but he as well as anyone can feel the regret you're radiating. We had a small chat about it- but we won't go to where that led." Aragorn said, an embarrassed smile tilted on his lips.
"And everyone is alright? You've rested- I could see you were exhausted before." Aragorn answered everything dutifully, knowing full well the guilt trip his friend would go on if anyone was still nursing a wound during to the- little incident. "And now- do you believe what Mithrandir and Lord Elrond have said concerning Mirkwood?"
The question sure took Aragorn for a little jolt before he realized the insanity of such a thing. to have your own realm, your own father in control of someone nearly your entire life and not notice it- it truly sounded insane. But Legolas had long trusted both Elrond and Gandalf before, could something like this put so much scrutiny in their sincerity? "You have reason to doubt them Legolas?"
Even though Legolas's body didn't change in demeanor his eyes suddenly looked weary and torn. "Nay, but perhaps if someone else did... I don't know. Never mind, I can't even understand my own thoughts." Legolas said, shaking his head.
Doing the only thing he could think to do, Aragorn gripped Legolas's shoulder as his father had done just a bit earlier, and was met by the elf's opposite hand laying weakly upon his own. "I simply don't know what to do- or what I could have done if this is true. It is true, what am I saying, I know it's true- Mithrandir and Lord Elrond wouldn't lie to me, they wouldn't lie..." Legolas then bit his lip to keep his muttered confused words to himself. Aragorn bent down and placed his just above Legolas's, then resting it lightly to the side on the elf's temple.
"It'll be fine, father and Elrohir are working on it, at the moment all you have to do is heal Legolas, we've got this under control, and everything will work out, I promise." The sincerity in the voice would have been assuring had it not been something so unpredictable he said.
"Nay Estel, make not promises that cannot be kept. You may be Hope, but you can't bring every hope to every person. It will go grave for you."
Aragorn smiled amused despite his serious decision. "Tis a risk of yesterday my friend."
A deep sigh came from the elf near him. "A risk of yesterday? You sound like some I know." He removed his hand from the ranger's and swatted at him lightly. "But thank you none the less. I treasure your assurance."
They stayed in friendly silence for a while, merely taking their friend's presence in good heart, until Legolas finally spoke up. "And haven't I always told you not to steal my phrases?" Laughter shimmered between the two.
Meanwhile, however, Mithrandir and Elrond had moved past the elven slaves comment (no matter how amusing it was) and were now talking of the predicament this set back in time created.
"We have simply run out of time Elrond, we have nothing left to do. We must approach him quickly and fight him quickly, every moment we wait simply gives him more time to create defenses against us, for he knows we lay in wait for him. While I am pleased at the young one's arrival, and know that their presence might be a boon, I would not wait much longer."
And in such the conversation continued, quieting a little when a knock and creak of a door opening sounded. When Elrohir assured them it was only their meals brought to them as they had been for these months, Elrond and Gandalf continued on their conversation again though slightly more warily, sensing nothing major amiss. When they heard the gasp coming from the entry way though, they knew there was a problem, and rushed towards the elf serving them today. The elf looked nearly overjoyed, seeing through an open door his prince laying once again in Mirkwood.
"Prince Legolas!"
Reviwes! Extra Dr. Pepper to ppl who actually read that!!!!! Even more to people still reading!!!!!
Dur En Thurin Naur: LOL, yes Hugo is still open . Or is he? I don't know.
kurafoxgirl: I am sooooooooo sorry. SO SO SO SO sorry. I put Nor an Udun's translationa t my group, but forgot it while transfering it to another document that was approvable --. If you haven't read yet, it means got to Udun (hell).
Gozilla: TY! Lol, small reviews can be so hard and so easy to reply to XD
Lady Lestat: I love the name! LOL. I actually have a friend who's a huge Lestat fan, uses the name for all her rp's... I guess you'll find out what Thranduil is up to next chapter . Don't let him die, it's be mean to LEgolas? I've had people ask me to kill him so he could live with Elrond! LOL, what's someone to do? EVERYONE gets Dr. Pepper in my world! -hands a Dr. Pepper-
Deadly Chakram: Me, throw something in the mix? Now, now- you know me, and my incpapbility to think that thoroughly. You're the one with the wondeful plot twists.
Inu Lover/October Sky: Why thank you! Did you change your name or is it just me? 0.o;;
Das Blume: Hey, I can be innocent :P A violent innocent, but innocent none the less. Yeah, whatever- I'm fooling no one -- Oh well. I love your cocktail instructions, keep them coming, I'm always looking for new ideas! LOL. Yes, sorry- another transition. It's what I do when I'm stalling, LOL. You want a bloody massacre 0.o that's so random, lol, jk. We'll see if you get it :P What's been happenning in my life? Nothing much, world sucks and I'm in it, does that explain anything, lol?
Gemini969: Is this someone new reading my story? Crazy. Ok, I'll update, but don't expect much. --
Finally! Now maybe my crazy muses will give me a slight rest!!!!!!!! -sigh- must go find some more Dr. Pepper....