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Chapter 6:
"Legolas"
"Legolas" called Finolfian as he followed the trail left by Legolas in his rush.
"Legolas please answer me"
Suddenly the trail stopped as he came across a large oak tree. Finolfian softly cursed as he thought he had lost the trail until he thought he could hear something close by, he stood still and listened carefully. There it was again, a soft sound like someone crying, Finolfian looked up into the branches of the oak realising he had found his little brother. Trust him, in a tree, thought Finolfian as he adjusted his weapons so he could climb easier.
He climbed till he reached a more solid branch where he stopped to listen for the sound again which had stopped
"Legolas" he called softly, "its me, Finolfian, are you ok, please come back we are all worried about you"
He scanned the dense leafy growth until his eyes caught on hidden golden hair beneath some leaves. He made his way over where he saw his brother sitting curled up with his head on his knees. He whispered softly as he came closer until he was sitting next to him. Legolas didn't move though he tensed up a bit when he felt Finolfians arm brush against his.
Legolas was extremely upset, why was he always picked on, why was everyone always horrible to him, tears were still falling fast and he couldn't seem to stop, he didn't want to cry in front of his brother, he didn't want him to think he was weak but he couldn't stop.
Finolfian sat next to Legolas and put his left arm around his shoulders as he tried to get him to look up
"Legolas, please look at me, it is ok you do not have to hide your face from me, I am your brother you know how much I love you and care for you. Ada was very upset when he found out you where missing, he wants you to come home."
Legolas shook his head, "I can't"
"Why"
"You don't know what happened"
Finolfian paused and then softly replied
"Yes I do, Legolas, the twins and Estel came back and told us everything. Estel is so worried about you"
Legolas tensed when he heard these words
"You know?"
"Yes"
"Everyone knows"
"Yes"
"I am so embarrassed"
"Do not be Legolas it was not your fault, from what Estel says you must have been listening to my advice, surprising" said Finolfian trying to cheer Legolas up
"Except it didn't work" replied Legolas
"No I am sorry"
"It is not your fault Fin" Legolas said softly as Finolfian smiled at Legolas' nickname for himself
"And it is not your fault Greenleaf" said Finolfian using his fathers nickname for Legolas which made him smile.
Legolas lifted his head up and looked at Finolfian who noticed the bruised eye and the cut under it.
"You are injured" he said softly holding his brothers face with his hands and trying to see it properly in the dark.
"I'm ok" answered Legolas
He caught Finolfians eye and a lump formed in his throat
"Why do bad things always happen to me" he sobbed as he broke down and cried, he knew he could trust Finolfian to not tease him about crying.
Finolfian wrapped his arms around his little brother and held him tight until his sobs receded.
"Come on, lets go home, Ada is worried about you"
"Ok" said Legolas softly
The two walked back slowly in the dark and when they stepped inside where it was light Finolfian cried out softly as he took in Legolas appearance. His hair was unbound, knotted and filled with leaves and dirt, his tunic was ripped and covered in dirt along with Legolas face and hands which were also streaked brown.
Finolfian started to smile and then he couldn't hold back his laugh, Legolas eyes widened as he stared at his brother
"What are you laughing at?"
"You, look at the state you are in, you look like a poor human orphan who lived in a mud hole"
"Oh gee thanks, that really makes me feel better" said Legolas trying not to laugh himself.
"I am sorry" replied Finolfian as he wiped the tears from his eyes, "I didn't mean to laugh"
"It's ok, I know you are a bit weird at times" Legolas joked as they reached the door to the three who were waiting.
"Are you ready?" he asked Legolas
"As I'll ever be" came the reply
Finolfian pushed open the door and walked in followed by the dirty Legolas.
"My Greenleaf, are you ok?" cried Thranduil as he took in Legolas' appearance and held him in a tight, suffocating hug.
"Ada, I can't breath"
"Oh, sorry, are you ok?"
"I am fine now, don't worry"
Thranduil held Legolas' face with hands on either side as he examined his eye.
"Perhaps Lord Elrond could have a look at this it doesn't look very good"
"Let me see"
Everyone had crowded around Legolas and Estel appeared next to him which made him smile.
"I am glad you are ok"
"I am glad you are ok" replied Legolas with a smile
"Alright Legolas head to your room and wash and I'll come in later to clean that eye, I don't want to get infected" Elrond directed. Legolas nodded and he and Estel headed out to Legolas room.
"Wait" said Legolas to Estel as he turned back to Finolfian.
"Thank you" he said as he gave his older brother a hug, then he turned back to Estel and they both left the room.
"Yes thank you Finolfian, was he ok?" asked his father
"Yes he is fine, I am going to retire, goodnight Ada, goodnight Lord Elrond" the crown prince of Mirkwood bowed as he left the room.
Thranduil sighed, "So much for our quiet night!"
"I am sorry this happened Thranduil, I will see to Legolas' eye before I go to bed and I will deal with those two elves tomorrow, it is not the first time they have caused trouble."
"It is quite alright Elrond, it was not your fault, Goodnight"
Elrond left and Thranduil stayed standing by the fire for a bit longer thinking about the events of the day. He headed to Legolas' room before his own meaning to talk with him privately but when he arrived Legolas was already asleep in his bed.
"Sweet dreams my greenleaf" said Thranduil as he kissed his son on the forehead and tucked his blankets in closer.