Discl. : Lotr does not belong to me
Warnings: AU, M/M,
Pairings: Aragorn/Legolas, Glorfindel/Erestor
Author's Note: Please please please review, thanks for the reviews Angels and Aralas
A Love Once Realized
By Clio Leanan Sidhe
Chapter sixteen
Aragorn watched the sleeping form next to him, he placed a hand on Legolas' pale shoulder. He listened to Legolas mutter something in his sleep and smiled softly. Then he got up, leaving Legolas lying alone in the bed they shared. He dressed quickly, making sure he did not wake the blonde elf who was still sleeping.
Legolas blinked when he heard the door shut and a sigh escaped his lips. He pulled the blankets further over his body, wrapping them tightly around himself. He did not know where Aragorn had went but he knew Aragorn well enough to know what was on the man's mind. He sat up and looked around the room, Aragorn had all ready packed some things he would need on the journey, bringing the presence of the coming war closer again. The blonde stayed awake for a long time, waiting for Aragorn's return.
O O O
The sky was filled with stars that night, and the moon shone down on the gardens of Rivendell, giving enough light for Aragorn to walk through them in silence. He stopped for a second, looking over Rivendell. All though his eyes shifted every once in a while he saw nothing, his mind full of worries for his companion.
Legolas was still not well but he did not want Elrond to examine him to see if something was wrong with his body. He tried to act casually about it and blamed it on his dreams but the only one who Legolas seemed to fool was himself.
"Aragorn?"
Aragorn turned and smiled when he saw his sister. "Why are you out so late?" He asked then, wondering why his sister was not in her bed, sleeping.
Arwen sighed and walked over to her brother. "I couldn't sleep, and then I saw you walking passed my room, I guessed that you couldn't either."
"You guessed right." Aragorn said to her and sighed.
Arwen looked at her brother and saw the hint of worry in Aragorn's green eyes. "You worry for Legolas." She stated. When she saw Aragorn nod in agreement she bit her lip. "So are we, father and me." She told him. "Father asked if he could examine Legolas."
Aragorn looked at her with interest. "And what did he say?"
"He does not wish to be examined." Arwen told him. "But maybe he will listen to you, if you ask him he might agree."
Aragorn nodded. "I will try." He decided. The thought that something was wrong with his beloved pressed down heavy on his heart.
O O O
When Legolas woke up he found himself in the arms of his lover. He smiled softly and turned to look at Aragorn. Legolas blushed softly when a pair of green eyes watched him. "You are awake." He said softly.
Aragorn only nodded and pulled Legolas closer to himself. He rested the side of his face against Legolas' cheek. "Why won't you let Elrond examine you?"
Legolas shrugged. He watched the sky outside through the large balcony doors. White clouds danced around in the air, the sun was clouded behind them. "There is nothing wrong with me." He said then, feeling Aragorn's arms stiffen around him. He knew that Aragorn did not believe him but it was only because of the dreams that he felt this way, he was sure of it.
Aragorn placed a hand on Legolas' stomach and the touch made Legolas feel warm. "Then why do you feel sick so often?"
Legolas shrugged again, not knowing the answer. "Maybe because the dreams are sickening." He breathed then and pushed himself out of the bed, walking over to the door. Along the way he picked up his robe and pulled it over his shoulder to cover his naked state. He opened them and rested his head against the white doorframe.
Aragorn watched his lover from the bed. He seemed pale in the sunlight, his hair golden. The thin honey coloured robe he was wearing, with upon it leave symbols in a cobalt blue and wine red colour, was pulled tightly around him.
Legolas sighed and felt Aragorn's arms wrap around him, he rested his hands on Aragorn's and leaned back into the strong body of his companion. He closed his eyes for a second, resting his head against Aragorn's shoulder. He felt Aragorn's chin upon his shoulder and opened his eyes, listening to the soft breathing of his lover. "If you wish I will let Elrond examine me." Legolas said honestly.
Aragorn smiled and kissed Legolas' neck. "Thank you."
Legolas smiled softly. "You shouldn't be so worried, I feel fine."
Aragorn nodded, knowing not to go against Legolas' words but still he wanted to know what was wrong with his lover and he wanted to know before he needed to leave. He tightened his grip on the blonde elf and frowned when he rested his hands on Legolas' stomach.
"The meeting is tomorrow," Legolas stated, his voice soft. "I wonder what will be decided."
Aragorn shrugged, trying to act casually. "The fate of the ring."
Legolas looked up at him and brushed a pair of fingers against Aragorn's cheek, resting them against his jaw. "You act like you don't care, but you fear it." Legolas said and pressed their lips together, when he pulled away he smiled softly. "I can feel it."
Aragorn looked away and returned to their bed. "Let's sleep, we will need it."
Legolas said nothing but followed him and lay down next to Aragorn who had his back turned towards Legolas. He placed his hand on Aragorn's shoulder and pushed himself close to his lover, wrapping his arms around Aragorn's waist. "I love you Aragorn." He whispered softly, waiting for an answer but the man was all ready asleep.