Disclaimer: See Chapter one.
A/N: I apologize strongly for not updating sooner, but school had become insanely busy with projects. Now that school is out I shall have more time to work on this story.
Without further a due on with the story!
Back in Isenguard Aragorn was a complete mess as he desperately searched for Legolas.
" Aragorn the last battle is coming and we can no longer wait for the elf. Take up your sword and become who you were born to be." Elrond's throat constricted at what he was about to say. The prince had become like another son to him. " Some sacrifices must be made my son... The White city beckons you on.. Middle Earth depends on this victory."
Gandalf nodded sadly in agreement. " To be a good leader one must know when to push away the feelings in their hearts. It may be hard at times, but if you are not careful you could play right into your opponent's hand."
Fire flashed in the Ranger's gray eyes. " So you'll have me abandon Legolas to most likely his death?!"
Elrond and Glandalf exchanged looks, and Elrond walked closer towards his human son. " Legolas chose his path, and now Middle Earth demands you to choose your own. Will it be the life of one being or the life of Millions?"
Aragorn looked at his foster Father in disgust. " I will not choose for I will save both!"
Elrond narrowed his eyes as they rested upon the necklace that Arwen gave Aragorn. " Does my daughter's love mean so little to throw it away? You're foolish Aragorn you cannot save both. Your elvish name is Estel for a reason. Are you going to forsake all those people of the hope they so desperately need? You have but one choice to make, and the time has come to make it. You can no longer run from who you are destined to be. Gandalf told me of your choice you made before, and that took strength. Show that strength once more."
Aragorn hung his head and stared down at the ground. " What is Legolas's fate?" Came is quite response in elvish.
Elrond's face softened into sorrow and grief. " His fate is no longer in our hands..."
Aragorn's head snapped up. " You didn't answer my question. What is it that you hide from me Ada?"
Elrond sighed. " I hide nothing. Now tell us what is your decision?"
Aragorn sank down onto the muddy ground on his knees and buried his head in his hands. He knew his father hid something from him, but he didn't know what. If he did know Legolas's fate there would be no decision in which he would save.
" You are not alone in your quest Aragorn, your friends are among you." Came the gruff voice of Gimli. The dwarf was silently watching the scene, but now revealed his presence.
Aragorn desperately tried to keep his emotions in check at those words. He slowly stood up, and when he looked at them he had a lifeless look to him. His face was a pale impassive mask. His eyes were dull, and he felt numb. When he spoke his voice matched that of which shone in his eyes. " We will continue on.." He said quietly. ' The dwarf is right, your friends are among you, but your closest companion is not.' His mind seemed to sneer at him. Aragorn took off to the boarders and stood there staring up at the starry night sky. " The stars are bright tonight... Legolas would like it.. I promise you Legolas I'll find you as soon as I am able.." He whispered in a voice full of emotion as he sank to his knees once more.
Elrond sighed sadly. " Their bond goes deeper then I thought."
TBC
Reviewer responses:
pixisticks: I'll make the story after I finish this story. That way I won't have to worry about this series.
Skyfire11: here's the next chapter. Don't worry Legolas won't get hurt yet.. hides from view. he's still needed in several more chapters.
Lana G: Thanks for the review. I'm glad that you like these stories.
Sporkgirl: here's the next chapter sorry it took so long. Yes this will be the last story in the series, but I'm always open for suggestions in a new lord of the rings story after this one is done.