A/N: Hi all! I'm back with another chapter. I do not own LOTR and never will. Thanks for all the great reviews I'm so happy all you guys are liking this. This chapter is dedicated to my friend Verasha, she helped me get the stuff for the battle scenes right. Thanks so much chick! For all of you who is wanting to know what is wrong with Legolas, read closely there are little hints. ()()()()() Scene changes. Ok now that is done…ENJOY! - Naur

Last Note: There's this use of some harsh language in this chapter so just be ready.

For The Princess's Heart

Chapter 3

Defending A Loved One

5 years later…

"Gwador!" Líndal exclaimed running up to Eldraion carrying a wooden practice sword with him.

"Ah! Hello little one. What are you doing with that practice sword?" Eldraion asked.

"Ada said I could finally learn to use one!" Líndal replied blowing a tuff of his brown hair out of his eyes. Eldraion glanced up to the balcony of his parents room and saw Legolas leaning there watching them. Legolas gave him a slight smile and nod before retreating back inside.

"Well I guess you want me to show you?" Eldraion questioned.

"Please! Please! Please!" Líndal smiled jumping up and down.

"Alright little one. Let's start with learning the five basic defensive movements. With out a strong defense, you'll never make a good swordsman." Eldraion shifted Lindal's hands on the sword so that his dominate hand was closest to the pommel while the other gripped the hilt a little further down. "First off," he shifted his feet and spread them until they were the same width apart as his shoulders. Eldraion slid one-foot back slightly and held out his sword. "Now, mimic me." Lindal nodded, copying his elder brother's stance with eager eyes.

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A few months later…

Legolas took a seat on a rock watching as Eldraion showed Líndal the simplest of moves. Aragorn's eldest son was doing a very good job at teaching his little brother the ways of the sword. Watching them brought a smile to his lips thinking about how his own brother had taught him how to use a sword. He was brought out of his musings by Líndal's crying.

"That hurt!" Líndal cried holding his wrist were Eldraion had hit it.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hit you! Now do you see what I mean about keeping your guard up?" Eldraion asked looking at his wrist. Líndal sniffed as Eldraion rotated his wrist seeing if there was any real damage.

"Is it ok?" Legolas asked kneeling by them.

"I think so…it only seems to be sprain. It should be wrapped though," Eldraion replied. Legolas nodded and picked his son up.

"Come, I will take you to the healing houses and bind it myself. Then we shall do something that will strengthen your mind as much as your body," Legolas told him as he walked back towards the castle.

"Does that mean a herb lesson?" Líndal questioned looking hopeful causing Legolas to chuckle. He was pleased that Líndal had taken a liking to learning about herbs, he loved teaching his young son with the help of Daeron.

"That it does ion nin," Legolas answered.

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"Aww…did the little baby hurt himself? Or did you do it for him?" Finrod questioned from behind Eldraion. The crown prince stiffened at the very voice of the human he hated most, he turned to face him. Finrod stood cockily leaning against a tree around the practice area. He was lazily chewing on an apple, showing he had just come from the kitchen.

"He is but a boy not yet as experienced as we are Finrod. Or maybe I should say, as I am. At least I have been to battle," Eldraion replied.

"Think you're better than I am?! Fine draw your sword! We shall see who is better!" Finrod exclaimed.

"Sounds good!" Eldraion replied drawing his sword.

For a few moments the two circled each other, both watching for an open spot to attack. Finally it was Finrod who became impatient and charged. He brought his sword down from an upper hand swing but Eldraion easily deflected the blow.

"So what's up with your farther Eldraion? Is his whore keeping him happy?" Finrod sneered.

"What?!" Eldraion demanded. He was enraged that someone dared call Legolas that.

"Oh yes…I'm sure a whore as pretty as that elf could keep many lovers busy at the same time. Who needs women when his kind can get pregnant. Are you sure he's a guy? Maybe he's hiding something from you all. Perhaps that is why your father wants to keep him all to himself. What do you think Eldraion? Do you think your father would share his pretty whore?" Finrod taunted.

Eldraion swung his blade around with a fierce growl and struck out while Finrod was open. Finrod hissed as the blade grazed his side, leaving a shallow gash along his flank. His fiery eyes turned on Eldraion and with a war cry matching any harpy, he threw down his sword and jumped Eldraion. Being the good-hearted person he was, Eldraion dropped his sword before Finrod slammed into him.

Now the two rolled on the ground punching and kicking, which ever came in handy first. By now a small gathering of warriors were watching the fray, calling out pointers if need be. Cheering as they were, it would appear to an outsider that they would have liked to see their prince killed, but that couldn't be further from the truth. If things became too rough, the warriors were ready to jump in and stop the fight.

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Sírien had been studying with Líndal when she heard some yelling outside. She told him to keep working and then got up and looked out the window, which looked over the courtyard. Her eyes widened at the sight of seeing her brother and Finrod rolling on the ground like two pigs wallowing in the mud.

"Líndal, I want you to stay here do you hear me?" She asked. Her little brother looked puzzled but nodded and went back to what he was writing. Sírien smiled knowing that he would most likely jump up as soon as she was gone to see what had caught her attention outside. For now she wouldn't worry about that, she had to stop this before they hurt each other seriously.

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Eldraion had landed on the bottom after this roll around, Finrod smiled down at him before landing a new punch. The prince spit out some blood and did a move that Faramir had taught him, he pushed up against Finrod and then snapped back real quick before Finrod could react to his first movement. The human cried out as he was once again thrown to the ground and being punched. Finally Eldraion landed a punch that made his head spin and he lay still for a moment trying to gather his thoughts. In this time Eldraion had stood and was smiling at the soldiers who were cheering him on.

"Ahh!" Finrod screamed jumping up and grabbing Eldraion from behind. They fell to the ground again rolling, Finrod made sure that he landed on top this time. His hand went to his belt where he always kept his short dagger, he smiled down at Eldraion as he pressed the dull side to his neck. Eldraion's eyes were wide and he didn't move, afraid of what that dagger could and probably would do. From their position none of the soldiers could see the dagger or they would have already jumped in.

"Wonder how the king's whore would feel to lose his eldest 'son'?" Finrod whispered into his ear. Eldraion's eyes widened even more as he felt the dagger being turned to its sharp side. Finrod brought it up which was a mistake for he had now revealed it to the soldier's who immediately stilled as they saw the flash of light from the dagger. They began to rush forward to pull him off their prince but Finrod heard them and brought it down before they could pull him away. He was jerked the second before impact with Eldraion's chest, moving the blade from its target to his upper arm. It cut deep and blood flowed from the wound. Though it bled fiercely, the wound had a high chance of not being fatal.

Finrod was pulled away and held back by the soldier's receiving some punches from them for daring to hurt their prince that way.

"ELDRAION!" Sírien yelled running out of the palace. Her worried eyes and tears where the last thing he saw before he passed out.

TBC…

Elvish Translation

Brother – Gwador

Ada – Dad

Ion nin – My son

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