Disclaimer: I own nothing to do with LotR.
Warnings: No A/L. Legolas angst… shocking, huh-.-;; Rated R for rape.
Sorry for all grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
Sorry guys… felt really sick before so I didn't write anything, but I finally got myself to write some and am now glad to be posting it. n.n But I really don't feel like typing anymore so… on with the story. n.n (I kinda typed this last… XD )
Unforgivable Pain
Chapter Seven: More Complications
"Ada, what happened?" Aragorn asked, panicked. The human and the twins came running when their father shouted Legolas' name.
They had ended up going to a different part of the garden - where they still couldn't overhear, of course. They hadn't been sure if Elrond had wanted them to join yet so they had stayed behind. They hadn't even known they had left the garden to begin with.
When they entered the hall they found Elrond holding the unconscious Legolas against his shoulder.
The elder elf quickly looked up, he hadn't expected his sons to come so fast. He recovered from his shock and picked the blonde elf up.
"He collapsed from exhaustion," he finally answered, now walking to Legolas' room.
Aragorn and the twins ran to catch up with their father. They looked at Elrond first; then all eyes turned to the elf in his arms. Everyone had expected this to happen at one point or another, but that did not mean that it wasn't still sad to them. He had put himself in this position only because he was terrified of sleeping, even of just closing his eyes. None thought that anything could make the brave elf act like this. Then again, none thought that what had happened could ever even be a possibility. They hoped that this time Legolas would be able to get some rest and not have the nightmares awaken him within a couple hours of sleep or, in this case, falling unconscious; it was hardly by choice.
Elrond would have to tell Aragorn about the information he had been able to obtain from Legolas. He preferred to do it when he wasn't around the young elf, though; even if he was unconscious.
They reached Legolas' room and Elrohir opened the door for his father.
The elf-lord nodded his head in appreciation and stepped in. Then he gently laid the blonde onto the bed, bringing the covers over him. He really hoped the nightmares would stay at bay for at least five hours. That would probably be more sleep than the poor elf had received since he had arrived - if not even longer than that.
Elrond decided to tell his son the information as soon as possible. That way Legolas was less likely to have a nightmare in that time… hopefully, and then he could be there for the blonde if he did.
"Will you accompany me in the hall, my sons?" he asked quietly after a few minutes. He figured he should tell all of them since he knew Elladan and Elrohir would never allow their little brother to go without them, not that he wanted his youngest to go by himself after such terrible people in the first place.
The three looked at their father puzzled, but did as they were asked and followed him to the hall. Elrohir silently closed the door behind them; obviously Elrond didn't want Legolas to be able to hear if he were to wake.
"What is it, Ada?" the elder twin questioned, wondering what he could possibly have to ell them and right at this moment.
"Well, as Estel knows, I went looking for information about the humans that attacked Legolas," the elf-lord paused taking a deep breath. "As it turns out, our scouts knew nothing. Apparently no one had seen anything. One thought he might have but could not confirm it." Aragorn's sad expression tugged at his heart, however, he did have the information needed… well, some of it at least.
"Unfortunately, I had to go to Legolas for it as I was very reluctant to let you go with no leads. It was hard on him indeed, but he got through it… thank the Valar," he said gratefully. When he had been questioning the elf he had been uncertain whether he was going to be able to hold out long enough. He had seemed ready to breakdown at any given moment.
"He said they chased him for miles…" Elrond started the horrible incident to his sons.
The three listened intently, horrified by what their father was telling them.
Once he was done with the tale they stared at him in disbelief.
"Did he really tell you this, Adar?" Aragorn asked, not wanting to believe it, though he knew the elder elf would never make something like this up.
Elrond closed his eyes and nodded solemnly. He hated telling them this, however, they needed to know everything, you never knew what could end up being useful.
Aragorn leaned against the wall behind him, placing his hand on his forehead and slowly slid down. "By the Valar, it must have been horrible for him. Who knows how long he was kept with them…" he said despairingly.
Elrond looked down at his son sadly, not knowing what he could say to this. He wished he hadn't had to tell him everything. He would have found out eventually, though.
He didn't want to leave his son when he was so depressed, but he thought he should give him a chance to think about everything. Besides, he didn't want to leave Legolas alone any longer. It had already been a long time. Elladan and Elrohir had both knelt down to give support to their younger brother and he knew Aragorn was in good hands. The healer didn't know how much it would actually help, though, given the circumstances.
The elf-lord stepped into Legolas' room, giving his sons the space they needed to think about everything he had just told them.
He smiled slightly when he saw that Legolas was still sleeping and actually peacefully for once.
The elder elf sat down in a chair next to the young elf's bed and sighed heavily. If only he could have saved Legolas from all this pain…
"Estel—"
"Do not even try," the human interrupted dejectedly. "There is nothing you can say to help."
"You should not beat yourself up over this. There is nothing you could have done to prevent it," Elladan tried. He had never seen Aragorn so… forlorn.
"He was with them for days, Elladan! Days!" the human shouted. He couldn't believe it. It looked like Legolas had been tortured, but he didn't actually think he had been. It was dead obvious that he had been now. How long did he have to suffer under their sadistic intentions?
"But he escaped, Estel. He is alive," Elrohir said quietly. He felt terrible for Legolas too, of course. However, he was still alive; they could still help him.
"Aye, but at what cost?" Aragorn asked rhetorically, placing his hand over his eyes, tears started to silently slip down his face.
"Oh, Estel," Elladan said, pulling his youngest brother into a hug. "I know, but all we can do right now is try to help him."
No words were uttered from the torn human as he continued to silently sob.
Elrohir hugged the human as well. It broke both their hearts to see their brother suffering so much. They knew how much he cared for Legolas – as did they – and knew he'd do anything for to help the elf. They just hoped he wouldn't do anything rash.
Elrond stood at the balcony's window looking out at the bright and sunny day. A day that his sons and Legolas would usually be outside, getting into some type of trouble.
He saw a couple of elflings run outside, laughing and chasing each other around.
The elder elf sighed heavily. How long ago it had been since Elrohir and Elladan were mere elflings? And Estel's own childhood (according to human standards) had gone by so fast. Even when they were young they all caused a lot mischief. It was near impossible to keep them under control. And when Legolas was with them… Ai! There was trouble then!
Utter sadness took over his heart at these thoughts. Legolas would never be the same again, especially not as carefree.
The elf-lord was pulled out of his thoughts when the door opened and the twins and Estel walked in.
Was he crying? the healer thought. He looked harder to see if he really had been. Valar, he was, he figured sadly. The ranger's eyes were slightly red, like he had been crying a lot.
"How is he, Ada?" Elladan asked in a whisper, taking extra care to not wake Legolas.
Elrond walked back over to the bed, which was where his sons were now. "Asleep still, thank the Valar," he answered, also in a whisper.
Aragorn looked own at his friend sadly, seeing the cut on the upper-left part of his forehead. He wondered what Legolas had done to deserve it. Had he tried to escape so they rendered him unconscious? He didn't want to think about it. It was too painful. He couldn't even begin to imagine how Legolas felt. If he was hurting this much over seeing his friend like this, then what was Legolas feeling...?
The human sat down in the chair close to the blonde's head, swearing he'd get revenge for his friend.
The elves watched Aragorn in concern. This couldn't be good for him and now they questioned whether he should even be allowed to leave or not. Elrond was afraid of what he would do when he confronted them; not of what he'd do to them, but of what type of danger he could put himself in. He knew from the beginning that it wouldn't be good, but now… Now, he knew it would be even worse. The human knew all that Legolas had told Elrond, though he was sure there was more to it.
None said anything, for they didn't want to risk waking Legolas up. They knew how much he needed the rest. They all took a seat next to Legolas, watching over the poor elf.
Around three hours later they heard a groan from the blonde.
Please do not let it be another nightmare, Aragorn begged. Legolas needed more sleep than just four hours, though it was a much better start than they thought he would get.
The young man looked up at Legolas' face and was surprised to find beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He frowned upon seeing this, hoping it wasn't what he thought it was.
Elrond saw his son frown and looked to see what had caused it. His expression matched the human's then. He watched as Aragorn brought his hand up to Legolas' forehead and set it there gently.
The blonde's head moved quickly to the side at the touch, however, he did not wake, fortunately.
It had been long enough for Aragorn to confirm his fear. "Ada…" the human looked up in concern to the elf-lord, "he is burning with fever."
The twins' eyes widened in surprise at this news. What had brought this on? Whatever did, it definitely was not good, not at all!
"One of his wounds must be infected…" the healer stated. He should have pushed Legolas harder to let him treat the wounds! "Keep an eye on him while I get more herbs. I was not prepared for this," he admitted. He had been too worried about Legolas and his sons. He had to tell them what had happened, too, which hadn't been easy to do.
At his sons' nods he left the room quickly, but quietly, still not willing to awaken the elf quite yet. He made his way to his study.
Damn! I should have expected this! the elf-lord swore while gathering the newly needed herbs. This would only make Legolas' condition worse. He just hoped Legolas would not become delusional.
With a bowl containing the herbs and a cloth all in it he made his way back to Legolas' chambers; all the while berating himself for such an obvious overlook. He could have prevented this and he was mad at himself for not trying harder to treat the injuries.
Well, that's the end of that chapter. n.n Hope you all enjoyed it. I actually have a week off of school right now so hopefully I'll be able to post more chapters very soon. n.n Possibly even start my other fic, though I do doubt that… -shrugs- We shall see…
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