Discl. : Lotr does not belong to me
Warnings: AU, M/M,
Pairings: Aragorn/Legolas, Glorfindel/Erestor
Author's Note: Thanks for reviewing! And you will find out what is wrong with him eventually, you just need to wait and see ! Please review, I love reviews.

A Love Once Realized
By Clio Leanan Sidhe

Chapter fourteen

Legolas had to spend some days in bed and when he could finally get out of it he often found that he was tired after doing the things he usually did with ease. He started to help Erestor more because then he could sit in the library where it was quiet and he didn't have to do much.

Arwen seemed to never leave his side, because of the dreams she now also stayed with him at night, making sure that he would get some rest without being haunted by a burned down Mirkwood. He often wrote his father, asking if everything was all right and every time the same answer was returned, everything was fine.

Arwen, Erestor and Legolas were interrupted by Mithrandir who walked into the library.

"Mithrandir!" Legolas cheered and got up, walking over to him in a slow pace.

Gandalf frowned looking at the blonde elf. "Are you well Legolas?"

Legolas stopped walking and crossed his arms. "Why does everyone ask me that." Angered by the fact that once again someone asked him if he felt well.

Gandalf shrugged and smiled at Legolas then. "Because they wish to see you well." He told his friend and pulled him into an embrace. "You must be happy to hear that Aragorn will return soon."

Legolas looked up at the wizard and frowned. "Do you mean this?"

Gandalf nodded. "Yes, but now we have other visitor's in Rivendell who need my attention." He smirked, looking at the blonde elf in front of him who threw him a questioning stare.

"Who?" Legolas asked.

Gandalf laughed softly, his eyes seemed to hold twinkling stars when he thought of the small hobbit that had come to Rivendell with a quest that was much to great for him to carry. Hopefully it would all end for him here in Rivendell because else Gandalf did not know what the future held for the small Frodo who had all ready been injure. "Hobbits my dear friend." Gandalf told him.

Legolas frowned. Heonly knew onehobbit who had dared to leavehis home, Bilbo Baggins. "Where are they?"

"Follow me." Gandalf breathed and could soon hear the footsteps of both Legolas and Arwen. He heard them exchange soft whispers with each other while they passed through the halls of Elrond's house. After a while Gandalf's thoughts dwelled, the voices of Legolas and Arwen no longer filling his ears. He thought about Frodo and the journey that would or wouldn't follow once he made his choice.

Legolas and Arwen stopped talking when Gandalf stopped walking and both looked at the man. They stayed silent as Gandalf knocked on the door and it was opened by Elrond who greeted them with a smile. "How is Frodo?" Gandalf asked, wondering if the hobbit was all ready awake.

Elrond stepped aside so Gandalf could see the hobbit for himself. Gandalf stepped inside and quickly walked over to the be Frodo lay in, fully awake. Legolas followed and smiled when he saw his friend, Glorfindel standing inside next to Frodo's bed. Legolas stood next to Gandalf, taking in the features of the one who reminded him somewhat of a child, lying in the large bed.

Frodo looked up at Gandalf before resting his gaze on Legolas. He watched in awe, taken aback by the same feeling he had felt welling up inside of him when he had been saved by Glorfindel. He had never before seen elves but Frodo had never guessed they would be this beautiful. Their skin seemed to glow and their presence comforted him with a warmth he had not felt before.

"This is Legolas," Gandalf placed a hand on Legolas' shoulder. Seeing how Frodo watched Legolas he knew it would only be proper to introduce the elf to the hobbit. "And next to him is Lady Arwen."

Frodo greeted them and watched the both of them, his eyes flickering from one elf to the other.

Legolas looked up somewhat bewildered and startled when he heard a voice coming from outside on the balcony. He smiled when he saw another small hobbit, running over to the bed, completely ignoring those around it. He watched the conversation between the two, what to him seemed like friends, and only looked up when he heard Elrond's familiar voice calling his name. "Yes Lord Elrond?" He asked, wondering why Elrond had spoken his name.

"Aragorn has arrived earlier, I believe he is still in the stables."

Legolas's smile widened and his eyes seemed to lit up when he heard those words coming from Elrond's lips. He quickly excused himself and made his way to the stables as quick as he could. He could hear Aragorn's deep voice in his ears and it made him happy and his stomach seemed to turn. "Aragorn!" He cried and stopped running when he saw the dark haired man speaking softly to his horse.

Aragorn turned his head and smiled when he saw his companion. He forgot all about his horse and almost ran towards Legolas, pulling the blonde in his arms and closing his eyes. Both enjoyed the warm embrace for a while, listening to the soft breaths of the other and the horses around them.

When Aragorn pulled away Legolas looked up and smiled warmly at Aragorn. "How are you?" He asked, not knowing what else to ask the man, all thought he did feel rather stupid after saying those words.

"I am fine, what about you?" Aragorn asked.

Legolas looked at Aragorn's cheek, watching every small hair with perfect concentration while he silently avoided answering Aragorn's question. He could not lie to the man but he also didn't want Aragorn to worry when he knew the truth. He tried to think of something which could change the subject but only found Gandalf and Frodo in his mind. "Do you know Mithrandir returned?" He still tried.

Aragorn watched Legolas and placed two fingers underneath the soft chin, making Legolas look up at him. He could see that Legolas was trying to avoid looking at him. "How are you, Legolas?"

Legolas looked into Argorn's eyes and let out a sigh. "I have had better days." He said, trying to find a reasonable answer that would satisfy Aragorn and did not sound like what he had really been through since Aragorn left.

Aragorn frowned, wanting to know what Legolas meant by that. "Did something happen with you?"

Legolas shrugged, shifting a little uncomfortably. "I sort of fainted." He replied then and tried to act casually.

Aragorn grabbed his wrists and made Legolas look at him. "You fainted?" He asked, hoping that he had heard it wrong all though he knew he hadn't.

"Yes, I fainted." Legolas said again and tried to step back to Aragorn would let go of his arms. "Nayevar was with me, Erestor brought me to my chambers, I was fine." He muttered and pulled his arms out of Aragorn's grasp.

Aragorn watched him but said nothing. He stepped closer to Legolas again and cupped his cheek bringing their lips together in a quick kiss. "I missed you."

Legolas smiled and placed a hand on his stomach, the uneasy feeling returning to it once again. "I missed you too." He decided and then took Aragorn's hand, pulling the dark haired man with him. "Did you know we have guests?"

Aragorn shook his head, but actually knew who Legolas had to be talking about. He watched Legolas walk slowly, for the elf it seemed almost unusual and Aragorn noticed it was not filled with the same grace it usually was. He made a mental note that he would talk with Elrond about this, feeling as if something was wrong with his companion.