Discl. : Lotr does not belong to me
Warnings: AU, M/M,
Pairings: Aragorn/Legolas, Glorfindel/Erestor
Author's Note: You will have to see for yourself if Legolas is going to join the fellowship or not, sorry. Please review! Sorry that this is such a small chapter!

A Love Once Realized
By Clio Leanan Sidhe

Chapter seventeen

The day of the meeting was cold, many seemed to dread the choice of what would happen with the ring. Many were afraid that it would unleash a war that had been waiting for many years, other's thought nothing of it. But Aragorn found that he was scared of it, he feared it for what had happened a long time ago when Isildur had taken it so greedily.

He looked around, seeing many of his friends as Elrond spoke to them about the ring that was now in the hands of a small hobbit, Frodo Baggins. He stayed in the background, not wanted to raise questions from those who did not know his name yet. Aragorn smiled when he noticed that his lover was also at the meeting, sitting between two other blonde elves but looked far less lovely as Legolas did in his eyes.

Legolas stayed silent, his eyes resting on the ring that lay in the middle, motionless. When he heard the voice of Boromir he looked up and frowned, watching as the man said something about the ring going to Gondor. He only spoke when he heard Boromir speak badly of his companion once again but was quickly silenced by Aragorn himself.

Aragorn watched his lover, listening to the ones around him. He could see that something was wrong with Legolas and he wished to help his blonde companion all though he did not know how. He crossed his arms and let out a soft sigh which was not heard by the others. He smiled when he caught Legolas' eyes and read a unknown emotion in the elf's eyes. The angry and arguing voices of those around them couldn't be heard, the only voice that pulled Aragorn away from his companion was that of Frodo.

"I will take it!" Frodo said and looked at the ones around him, trying to catch Aragorn's eyes, needing to see if the man agreed with him in his choice. He looked away when everyone seemed to look at him for a second, rethinking his words.

Legolas watched as Aragorn knelt in front of the small hobbit, reassuring the dark haired hobbit who looked somewhat confused by his own choice. He frowned, knowing he had promised Aragorn to stay at home where he was safe but he felt that he couldn't. He pushed himself up and walked over to Frodo, opening his mouth to speak. He refused to look at his companion, knowing that Aragorn would not like the idea of him coming along. "You have my bow..." He breathed and still did not look at Aragorn.

Aragorn watched at the other's who would join them. Then he turned to look at his companion again. Legolas was looking down at his hands, which were trembling slightly. He shook his head, not understanding how Legolas could do such a thing. He was only pulled from his thoughts when he heard the familiar voices of the ones who had been with Frodo when he had found the hobbit, Merry and Pippin.

Legolas remained silent but now looked up as he heard Elrond's voice. He looked into Elrond's dark eyes and found a sadness there that he did not wish to feel. It weighed on his shoulders and so he looked away. Legolas placed his hand on his stomach and wondered if Elrond would know what was wrong with him and how it would affect him on their journey.

Elrond's words filled Legolas with an empty and cold feeling which made his stomach turn. He finally dared to glance at his companion and found a expression in Aragorn's eyes that made him feel even worse.

O O O

"Why did you join Legolas!" Aragorn exclaimed.

Legolas watched Aragorn, sitting on the bed in silence. He opened his mouth to speak, his eyes following every step that Aragorn took in the large room. "I needed too Aragorn, it felt right."

Aragorn stopped and turned to look at Legolas. "You promised me you would remain behind!" He said, walked over to Legolas. He pulled the blonde up. "So that you would be safe!"

Legolas hissed and tried to push Aragorn's hands away from his arms. Aragorn's grip tightened on him and it started to hurt. "I know I promised Aragorn!" Legolas yelled. "But I am not a child, I do not need the borders of Rivendell to protect me."

Aragorn let go of Legolas so that the blonde fell back to the bed and walked away. He opened the door and waited for a second, he did not look at his companion and sighed, closing his eyes for a second. "I hope you are happy with your decision." He muttered and then he left Legolas alone. "I will see you tomorrow when we leave..."

Legolas felt tears coming to his eyes and bit his lip, making sure he did not cry over Aragorn. He balled his fists and felt his chest burning. The blonde let himself fall back on the bed and sighed, curling himself up in a small ball. He would not go after Aragorn, it was the dark haired man's own fault.

He looked up when the door opened again and revealed Aragorn with a guilty expression and a pale face. "I am sorry." He whispered and closed the door behind him, walking over to Legolas. He pulled the blonde in his arms and kissed the top of Legolas' head. "If you think you need to join the fellowship on their journey then you must."

Legolas smiled softly and wrapped his arms around Aragorn's neck, pulling him down towards him. "I love you Aragorn, let's not argue on the last night in Rivendell."

Aragorn nodded in agreement. He kissed Legolas softly and smiled against the blonde's lips. "Legolas," He whispered softly and watched the blonde.

"Yes?" Legolas asked, feeling their lips brush against each other.

Aragorn smiled and pulled the blonde closer. "I love you."