Disclaimer: I own nothing of LotR… but some posters. n.n …Legolas posters. -grins-

Warnings: No A/L. Rated R for rape.

It seems like forever since I've last updated, but it really hasn't been. Only since, like the 30th-ish. -shrugs- Oh well…


Unforgivable Pain

Chapter Five: Plan

Legolas barely ate any of the food that was before him. However, the others were unable to convince him to eat more. The elf looked even more pale than before and, if they didn't know any better, they would have thought him sick.

After everything was put away they all talked for a while… well, all but Legolas. They were trying to cheer him up, for all hated seeing him in his present condition. Unfortunately, this did nothing to help him. He would just nod and sometimes give a small, emotionless smile that sent shivers down everyone's spine.

It was silent for a good ten minutes when no one knew what to talk about. They were actually surprised that they had found something to talk about in the first place.

Legolas suddenly swung his legs over the side of his bed. He had already been sitting up, since he felt like he was weak and vulnerable lying down; he had felt too much of that as of late.

Aragorn jumped up from his seat. "What are you doing, Legolas?" he asked, concerned for his friend's health.

Said elf was startled by the human's quick actions and paused in the middle of getting up. He recovered quickly, though, seeing that he wasn't moving anymore, and continued to stand. As soon as he did so dizziness took over and the world slightly tilted. Thankfully, he was able to conceal it from the others.

"I am getting out of this bed. I have no broken bones, and my injuries are not bad enough to make me unable to walk. I see no need to confine me to my bed," the prince said firmly. He was tired of being stuck in his bed; not able to do anything. Sure, he ached all over and it hurt to walk, but they didn't need to know that. Indeed that would make it near impossible for him to leave his bed, let alone his chambers!

The four were shocked by this. Legolas hadn't sounded this stern in… well, since the last time they saw him. It was the Legolas they all knew. He had never been one to be confined to bed. How long would he be able to act like that, though? Not very long, they guessed.

The young elf did have a point, however. There really was no need for him to stay in bed, except to sleep! …which he had blatantly refused. Also, even if no one else seemed to notice the elf's falter when he stood, Elrond had. It deeply concerned him. If Legolas continued on this way he was bound to collapse from exhaustion. And there had to be some way to get Legolas to agree to him treating his injuries… the more important ones. There was nothing he could do to stop the elf from taking his walk, though.

"Where are you going to go?" Elladan asked the blonde curiously.

Legolas didn't answer and just continued walking, opening the door and walking down the halls.

The twins and Aragorn went after the prince. Elrond, however, had different matters to attend to. None noticed that he hadn't followed as well, for they were all too concerned about Legolas… and with good reason.

Legolas noticed the others following him and sighed heavily. He had hoped that, for some reason, they would let him be alone for a while. There would be no point in trying to convince them in letting him do so. It was impossible and that was all there was to it.

He kept walking down the halls, trying to avoid as much people as possible and was wary of the ones he couldn't. He hated this. These were elves he had known practically his whole life and he was now scared around them. This brought the thoughts of his treatment to Aragorn and the others to attention.

He lowered his head, watching his feet while walking. He was ashamed of himself. How much longer could he take this? How much more suffering would he be able to endure? He didn't think it would be much.

Aragorn watched the elf in front of him. Watched as he'd take routes less traveled, watched as he'd tense and keep a cautious eye on whomever he did pass, watched as he lowered his head as if in defeat. He felt so helpless. He couldn't even think of anything to help the elf. Well, he'd just have to talk to his father about trying to find the despicable humans that had done this to Legolas. That would be a difficult task indeed. However, it had to be done. No question about that.

The human had been behind the twins while walking so just slipped down a different hall without notice.

He was so tired. So very tired. He could feel his eyes slowly closing even when walking. It took the blonde a while to realize that he had actually been doing it. Then he quickly opened them fully. His footsteps had been getting slower and slower as well.

He just continued with the leisurely pace, figuring if he was really exhausted enough to be falling asleep while walking then he should slow down a bit. He could make it look like he was taking his time.

Legolas kept walking, however, his aching body told him to rest for a while. Heeding his body's warning he decided to go to the garden and rest there, lest he collapse. It was also very close anyway.

He was relieved when he reached the garden, his body almost gave out on him already, but he stopped it in time not wanting Aragorn (who he hadn't noticed was gone) or the twins to see how weak he truly was. They would definitely make him return to his chambers and his bed.

He headed right to his favorite place, needing to rest before doing anything else… not that he had anything else in mind.

The twins noted Legolas' change in pace with how slow he had been getting. They could sense his weariness, and were worried. This really wasn't a long walk at all. It looked as if he were trying his utmost to not fall asleep at the very second; while walking.

Both followed Legolas into the garden, still oblivious to the fact that Aragorn had left them. They were too focused on keeping an eye on their friend and were trying to think of anything that could possible help him.

They watched with a frown as Legolas slowly lowered himself onto the ground as if it caused him great pain.

"Was Ada able to treat his injuries?" Elladan whispered to Elrohir.

The younger twin looked at the elder one with wide eyes realizing how bad the situation could really be. "I fear not," he answered back quietly. "Should we try to convince him to let Ada?" he queried uncertainly.

"I doubt we would be able to," Elladan replied, though he really wished they could. He at least hoped that it wouldn't be too long before the blonde let Elrond treat his numerous injuries he was sure to have up and down his legs.

Elrohir sighed sadly. He knew his twin was right. He looked ahead of him at Legolas and saw him leaning wearily against a tree. He just realized that the elf had led them right to his favorite spot of the garden.

There was a huge tree with luscious, full, green leaves hanging from every branch. The tree had been growing for as long as anyone could remember. It was the most prominent tree in the whole garden. As an elfling Legolas had climbed it countless times and had to be told many times to get down while he was injured and had somehow escaped to this one place. When he had been having problems and wished for solitude, Aragorn knew exactly where to go to disturb the elf's peace and, of course, help him with whatever was wrong.

Elladan smiled sadly at all the fond memories that surfaced in his mind. He hoped that, if nothing else, the great tree would be able to ease Legolas' inner turmoil.

"Where did Estel go?" Elrohir asked. Then on further consideration, "Better yet, when?" He had noticed it had become much too quiet and, surely, the human would have something to say about all this.

The elder twin looked around. He had been too absorbed in the blonde's welfare to notice his own brother's disappearance. He merely shrugged. He had no idea either; there was nothing they could do about it. Sure, they could look for him, but what would be the point? He was still within Imladris' gates and could encounter no danger. Then again, I would not put it past Estel... he thought wryly.

Both let it go and lapsed into silence, although, this time, it wasn't uncomfortable. The garden seemed to be able to lessen their worries.


Aragorn knocked on the door that led to his father's study. He was sure this was where he had retreated to think about… everything.

"Come in." Sure enough, Elrond answered from the other side of the door.

The human opened the door and saw the elder elf sitting in his chair at his desk. He had his elbows propped up on it with his head in his hands. However, he had quickly looked up when his son had entered.

He didn't like the look his father held either. It was a lost look, as if even he didn't know what to do. That worried Aragorn even more.

"Oh, Estel," the elf-lord said surprised. He thought that his youngest son had gone with Legolas. He had been so wrapped up in his thoughts he hadn't heard the human's heavy footsteps. He had even jumped when he knocked on the door!

"I thought you were with Legolas…?" Elrond more asked than stated, since he was so unsure. He gestured to a comfortable chair. Aragorn sat down and Elrond stood up, taking the seat next to his son. The young man had been silent and that was the first thing that came to his mind.

Aragorn nodded. "I was."

There was silence again.

What was going on? The elder elf's eyes widened with a sudden thought. "Did something happen to Legolas?" he asked standing up.

"Nay, Ada, nothing," the human replied also standing up and putting his hand on his father's shoulder. He lightly pushed down as a sign for him to sit back down. It looked like this whole terrible situation with Legolas was taking its toll on even him.

The elf-lord settled down relieved to hear nothing more had gone wrong… yet. He had doubted it had anything to do with Legolas. If it had been Aragorn would have entered and talked in a much more rushed manner. "What is it, then?" he asked. It had to be something. Aragorn wouldn't be there when Legolas was in such great need of help unless there was a good reason.

"Well," the human finally started, trying to get his uncertain thoughts together, "have you found anything about the humans who... violated Legolas?"

Elrond's calm exterior blanched for a moment before he got it back under control. He hadn't known Aragorn knew about what had happened.

"Nay," he answered dejectedly. "That is what I have been trying to do." He had been asking his scouts if they had seen any humans around, too.

The ranger sighed sadly. "I guess I shall have to search with no hints then," he said about to stand up. His father's hand on his knee prevented him, however.

"What do you mean?" the elf-lord asked, though he knew exactly what was going on inside of his son's – at the moment – one-tracked mind. And he wasn't sure that he could do anything to stop him.

"I mean to go after those… those humans and give them what they deserve," Aragorn replied angrily. He wasn't mad at his father, but the ones who had turned his friend into a vulnerable, scared and forlorn elf who was the exact opposite of his true nature. They needed to pay for this. He would get revenge for Legolas sooner or later; with or without his father's help or wishes.

Elrond closed his eyes and nodded. It was exactly the answer he had feared; the one he could do absolutely nothing to prevent. "Just give me more time first, alright, ion-nin?" he asked, knowing it to be better to let the human go with consent and supplies than to have him sneak out. He had done that on occasion and that definitely wasn't fun... for anyone.

Aragorn sighed, but contented with this. He was truly surprised the elf-lord hadn't argued more against it. In fact, he made no arguments. Had he wanted to go after the humans since he figured out the truth? He wouldn't doubt it. Aragorn did, however, hope that his father would be able to find some hints to where the horrible humans had gone. It had been a couple days at least already. He feared they would be long gone by now. He desperately prayed to the Valar that they weren't. Justice had to be given. Maybe Legolas could rest easy – easier then. For all they knew, though, he would never be able to find them and they could go unpunished. First, however, he would do everything within his power to prevent them from getting away.


Well? How did you like it? Or did you even like it to begin with…? n.n;;;

This seemed to take a lot longer to type than usual…

Well, I'm dead tired since I've been getting next to no sleep so I'm goin' to the the reponses. No blah, blah, blah today… tonight… whatever.

Review Responses

Haldir's Heart and Soul – Indeed… so do I. So do I.

inulover28 – Yeah, it did! Sheesh… get the next one out soon… plz! n.n

Gemini969 – Lol… glad you're still interested. n.n

ak-stinger – I hope he does, too. n.n;;

Jaylen – Yeah, I think I pretty much know what I'm doin' with that ish… though not entirely sure. It always just shows up on the paper and can be the total opposite of what I was planning. Not fun sometimes… -shakes head-

Pasha ToH – Lol… well, I'm glad ya think so. Yeah, I was thinking along those same lines pretty much. -shrugs- We shall just have to see… n.n Thx for the suggestions. They're much appreciated. n.n

empath89 – Lol… glad ya think so… already! n.n Yeah, he is a really good friend… as is everyone else. ;-;

HarryEstel – I know! That's for sure… it's not goin' to be purdy… I have no idea what I'm goin' to do with that scene yet, though… I'll figure it out when it comes to it… -.-

Lynx Yamato – Lol… that's alright. Sounds like something I'd do. n.n Lol… well, you musta waited their for quite a while then, my friend.

Kiharu-sama – Yeah, it would! Go Aragorn! n.n

Chichiri's wanderer – I know… ;-; Let's all cry for Legolas…

Okay, I'm done! And thanks so much for all your encouraging reviews! They really brighten my day…. n.n And most days… they really need brightening… But anyway… please keep them comin'! n.n

Now, seepy time.

Ja ne