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Erika had been walking for three hours and she was dying of thirst. She was also becoming very annoyed, every time she slowed down Legolas would give her a hard shove to keep moving.

She was becoming dizzy from lack of food and was getting pains in her shoulders and wrists from when Legolas had tied them.

Erika had tried to ignore the pains by plotting their deaths. So far she was some how going to break free of her bonds, whip around and put Legolas in the headlock, then tie him up and slowly chop him into little pieces from the toes up. She would then flush them down the toilet, but as there were no toilets in the forest she would feed him to Melody.

Erika laughed out loud as she ran the images through her mind and received curious looks from the three. She was not looking where she was going and tripped over a branch and fell over. Not having the use of her hands, she rolled on her back as to prevent her from breaking any bones.

Unfortunately she didn't roll fast enough and landed on her side, she heard a slight crack. Thankfully she did not feel much pain, though she was sure she would have a pretty shade of purple on her side tomorrow.

Erika tried to get up but found she couldn't, she didn't have the strength left. She just rolled on her back and looked at the tree tops. Lots of little black spots clouded her vision, she tried to blink them away but every time she did they got bigger and bigger, eventually all she saw blackness.

Legolas watched as the pale brunette fell over; his instinct told him to catch her but something told him not to. He cocked his head to the side as she struggled to get up, only succeeding in rolling on her back. Her eyes glazed over and she fainted. No one moved, if could be a trick after a few minutes of silence Lieveryo spoke.

"Now what do we do?"

Legolas knelt down and shook the girl gently. He got no reaction. "She has fainted. I believe we may be in this forest longer than we thought we'd be." Legolas sighed. He picked her up and started walking again.

After about half an hour Legolas's arms began to ache. It was then he realized that he and his friends had missed breakfast, due to the uninvited guest.

"We shall stop here and eat and maybe our friend will wake up," Legolas said as the four entered a clearing. He laid the girl gently on the ground and sat down, the others followed suit.

Herenyo, Lieveryo and Legolas had just finished a light meal of fruit and lembas when Erika groaned and opened her eyes.

"Greetings wild one, a pleasure that you could join us. Unfortunately you will not get to eat as you won't tell us anything," Lieveryo said grinning as he shoved the last piece of fruit in his mouth.

Erika glared and tried to sit up. She cried out as a sharp pain shot up her side, causing her to fall back down.

"What's wrong?" Herenyo asked concern showing on his face.

Erika whimpered and closed her eyes, hoping everyone would go away.

"If you hadn't tried to escape and told us who you are, we wouldn't have resorted to this," Legolas said. Herenyo shot him a glare that clearly said, "why-are-you-acting-so-cruel-she-is-only-a-girl" Legolas ignored it and returned his gaze to the girl.

"If we untie you will you run away?" Legolas asked suspiciously.

Lieveryo and Herenyo simultaneously rolled their eyes. "Does she really look like she I in any condition to run away?"

Legolas narrowed his eyes. There looked to be more to this girl than meets the eye. He stepped over to her, pulled out a dagger and cut throught the bonds that held her arms. Erika shifted and held her wrists in front of her face and grimaced.

Using her hands she pushed herself back so she leaned against a tree. Legolas looked at her warily then sat back down in his place; a few feet from Erika. As soon as Legolas took his eyes of Erika used her hands to push herself up and forward into a run. Legolas jumped up and caught up her easily. When he saw his opportunity he grabbed her upper arm and twisted her around to face him. Erika struggled, trying to wither out of his grasp. Legolas grabbed her other arm and slammed her against a tree. He shifted so he was pressed against her; his forearm was forced against her throat, tilting her head back. His other hand was pushed into her stomach to stop her from moving. He towered over her, his lips were pulled into a thin line and his eyes were narrowed, looking down at her in pure rage.

The girls eyes held no emotion at all, she had very peculiar eyes though; deep green with shards of silver that ran around the iris like a ring of ice.

Erika stared up at him then she felt the impact of the activity she had just undertaken. The left side of her body burned like crazy with intensified with each shuddering breath she took. She couldn't hold it in anymore, her eyes filled with tears. Erika held her breath trying to stop the flood of tears and sobs that threatened to come. Suddenly the dam broke, a sea of tears trickled down her face and a spattered onto Legolas's arm. Erika's legs buckled beneath her and she would have fallen if she were not pressed between the tree and Legolas.

Legolas's gaze softened and he moved his arm from her throat. Erika fell forward into his chest and didn't try to move, she continued to sob. "What are you going to do to me?" She choked out.

Legolas didn't know what to do, never in his 3000 years had anything happened that was remotely like this scenario. Then he realized that she was terrified of him. Carefully he picked her up and laid her against the tree. He reached for the bottom of her tunic and started to pull it up. Erika tried to push it back down.

"Let me see."

Erika just stared at him not sure if she could trust him. She really did need help though so reluctantly she moved her hand.

Legolas watched as she slowly moved her hand. "I need to see, is that ok?"

Erika just looked away.

Legolas called back to the camp to his friends "Get some water!" Carefully he pulled up her tunic and his eyes widened, the whole of her left side was black and purple. He ran his fingertips over the blacked skin and Erika let out a whimper. "You have bruised some of your ribs, they should heal in about two days. You are in no condition to walk." Erika moaned again.

"I apologize," he said, "I didn't realize you were so young, I thought you were older because of your skill with you weapons. What is you name?" Legolas pulled her tunic down. Carefully he picked her up and began carrying her back to the camp site.

Erika was silent for a moment before speaking "Erika."

Legolas smiled "How old are you Erika?"

She sighed before saying, "eighteen."

Legolas raised a fine eyebrow. "When was the last time you ate?"

Erika thought for a moment "Yesterday morning I think."

"Are you hungry?" Legolas said astounded.

"A bit." Erika admitted. Legolas put Erika down against a tree and went to his pack. He took out a piece of lembas bread and an apple.

"Here this is all you should eat for now."

Erika ate it hungrily "Can I have Melody back now?"

Legolas handed her the wriggling bag. Erika opened it and Melody jumped out and climbed up and rested on Erika's shoulder.

Erika pulled her off and placed her in her lap, fondly scratching her ears. When Melody saw Legolas she arched her back and hissed loudly, swiping a paw at him.

"Shh Melody, we need him in one piece right now so we can get out of this forest alive. I'm in no condition to fight." Erika said soothingly.

Melody hissed once more before curling up in Erika's lap.

Herenyo and Lieveryo entered the clearing with the flask full. "Here you are Legolas," Lieveryo said before handing the flask to him.

"Here drink this then rest," Legolas said handing the flask to Erika, who took it and started gulping the water as if it was air. After drinking her fill she lay down and slept while Legolas told Herenyo and Lieveryo of his discovery.

"Her name is Erika, she is only eighteen," Legolas explained, "she also had some bruised ribs so we may be late arriving back."

"What if I go ahead and tell the king you shall be late?" Lieveryo suggested.

"Very well then, you should leave now if you want to make it by nightfall," Legolas answered.

Lieveryo packed his things, bid his friends farewell and ran into the forest. For the rest of the afternoon Herenyo and Legolas discussed who Erika was and where she came from. They then had a small dinner and talked, before falling asleep.

When Erika woke up it was dark. Looking around she saw Legolas and Herenyo asleep she looked around for Lieveryo but could not see him, she noticed his pack was gone. 'He must have left.' Erika figured. She shifted around and found her side was not hurting anymore. Carefully picking up Melody and placing her on the ground she lifted her tunic.

Not even a sign of injury. Erika wondered what it might have been that cured her, she couldn't think of anything. Taking it as a miracle she got up. Quietly she grabbed her pack and was just reaching for her sword, when Legolas's eyes snapped open. Erika jumped up the tree as fast as she could. She peered down through the dark to see Legolas sit up and look around. When he noticed her absence he stood up quickly and looked around. Erika slunk back against the tree trunk, hoping not to be seen. Erika could feel the branch was not strong enough to hold her weight and it creaked under the pressure.

Legolas's head snapped up and he looked directly at her.

SNAP! The branch snapped and Erika plunged to the ground. Erika grasped desperately for another branch to hold onto, not finding one she closed her eyes and hoped for the best as she fell headfirst to the ground.

Instead of breaking her neck she felt someone's arms across her chest and around her waist.

Erika opened her eyes and found herself looking at the ground from 2 feet up.

She then realized what had happened and inwardly groaned. Bloody Legolas had caught her. She was so close to freedom it wasn't funny. She felt a warm breath tickling her ear "Your not going anywhere," the voice breathed. Erika tensed; she still had a chance to escape.

"Wanna make a bet?" Erika said flinging herself so she cart-wheeled out of Legolas's arms. Landing on her feet she grabbed for her sword when she felt something cold and sharp on the back of her neck. Slowly she turned around and met Herenyo pointing his sword at her.

"Drop it," he said gesturing at her sword.

"If I don't?" Erika asked smirking. Her smirk was replaced by a look a surprise when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist. Erika dropped her sword in shock, as soon as she did so she was picked up.

"Let me go you sneaky bastard, I'll kill you!" Erika screamed at the top of her voice.

"I think not," Legolas replied, picking Erika off the ground and carted her to a tree where he held her still and Herenyo tied her to the tree.

When they had finished they stood back and admired their work.

"She truly is a wild one." Herenyo said.

Legolas nodded in agreement. The two sat back down and tried to go to sleep.

Erika was furious "I'm going to keep you bastards awake all night if you don't let me go." With that Erika started singing any Linkin Park song that would come to her head. "I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real…" she screamed at the top of her voice.

After about 30 minutes

"Will you never cease?" Herenyo yelled.

"I will never know..."

Legolas finally snapped. He stormed over to her and sat down in front of her, leaning forward o his face was inches from hers.

"If you don't stop you wailing this very second, I'll-"

"You'll what?" She taunted. "Kill me?"

Legolas's eyes narrowed; lifting his hand he pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes and traced her jaw line, stroking her cheek he whispered "Much worse." Erika's eyes widened as he got up and left her to think about what he had said.

Erika shut up quick after that comment and fell asleep thinking about those 2 words.

As Legolas walked back to his makeshift bed he grinned to himself. That was one way to silence her. He then recalled back to when she had broken down that day. It proved to him that she wasn't entirely wild after all. He then fell into his trance like state thinking about the mysterious girl.

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