Disclaimer: Not mine!! :(
Title: To New Mutiny
Rating: PG-13
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Chapter 5
The Elf cried out and clutched his head, stumbling back a few paces as a memory surfaced, bringing blinding pain. "Tiri?!" Betha shrieked. Narso shot forward, placing a steadying arm around Tirier's shoulders before he fell.
Strider started forward to help, but Narso pierced him with a cold glare. "Stay back. I think you have done enough, young man."
Strider raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and stepped back. "I did nothing only say his name." he said in confusion, "I do not see what caused this."
Narso was about to speak when the Elf's soft voice interrupted him, "Legolas…my name was Legolas." he paused, "Greenleaf?" Strider nodded. "That explains it…" they all looked at the Elf questioningly. He smiled, "When we were hunting, I heard the trees whisper to Prince Greenleaf. I felt sure they could not have meant me."
Strider nodded, "You always loved to listen to the trees."
Legolas saw the look on Betha's face and hugged her tightly. "So I have a different name. This changes nothing!" he murmured firmly to her, "I am not going anywhere. Not unless you wish it."
Strider sighed, "Wait until Elrond hears about this." he muttered to himself as they began heading back towards the house.
Legolas kept an arm around Betha's shoulders, murmuring to her as Narso walked beside them, eyes darting suspiciously between Human and Elf. "Go wash up, both of you." Betha said, shooing the two hunters out of the room. When they were out of earshot, she turned to Strider.
"How do you know Tiri— Legolas?" she asked uncertainly, eyeing him carefully from across the table.
Strider smiled, "I have known Legolas for a long time. I was brought up among the Elves of Rivendell and I met him when he was brought to my father's house to be healed, long ago. He means much to me, as I see he does to you."
She nodded sadly. "He is the friend you were travelling to see, is he not?" she asked him.
"Aye. I had not seen him for quite a while and wished to see he was alright. I was not expecting to find him anywhere but his father's palace."
A pained look crossed Betha's face. "I would have you stay here then, help him remember his lost past. That is, if you would."
Strider could see how afraid Bethaline was of losing Legolas and his heart went out to her. "Lady Bethaline, if you do not mind me saying, I do not think you will lose Legolas. Even if he goes back to his father, I have the feeling he will be back often. His mother died when he was but an Elfling. You are the closest he has had to a mother in many centuries and I can see the love he carries for you." he put a hand on her arm, "I am not here to separate you."
Narso and Legolas came back into the room and Bethaline got up to make the meal, leaving the three men together at the table. Legolas stared intently at Strider. There was something familiar about this Human — he had definitely known him before. He wished he could remember. Strider noticed his expression. "Are you well, Legolas?"
The Elf blinked, startled at the familiarity with which the man addressed him. "I am well. How long has it been since we have seen each other, Strider?"
The man's brow furrowed at the unexpected question. "It must be…almost two years now, my friend. You left Rivendell after a disagreement with my brothers and I have not seen you since."
The Elf nodded slowly. "I see. I have not many memories of my life before I came here, forgive me."
"There is nothing to forgive, my friend. It is through no fault of yours." Strider eyed the scar that ran the length of the left side of Legolas' face, the only remaining evidence of the brutal attack that had stolen the prince's memory.
Betha laid plates on the table in front of them, bringing Strider back to himself. She dished out a generous meal to all, and they ate in silence. There was no need for Betha's usual question tonight. She already knew the answer.
After the meal, they all retired to their rooms. It had grown dark while they were talking and the meal had been later than usual. Strider knocked on the door to Legolas' room, poking his head around as the Elf called him in.
"Hello, Strider." Legolas smiled at him.
The man hesitated, then asked; "Can we talk?" Legolas looked confused, but nodded. "I…Bethaline has asked me to stay here and help you regain your memory." Strider said hesitantly, "And since I was coming to visit you anyway, there is nowhere else I have to be for a while. Would you object?"
Legolas shook his head. "I am happy here, but I have long desired to remember my old life. If you would aid me, I would be very grateful."
Strider thought for a moment, "Is there anything you remember?" at Legolas negative response, Strider picked some small things to tell him that would not make him remember too much too soon.
"Your name is Prince Legolas of Mirkwood, son of King Thranduil. You and your father were not on good terms for a long time, but you recently sorted out your differences. You are my friend and friend to my brothers, Elladan and Elrohir— "
"Twins?" Legolas broke in as the fact surfaced in his own mind.
Strider laughed, "Aye."
"Are they the ones I had a disagreement with?" he asked softly, recalling Strider's earlier words.
"Aye. I am not sure what it was about, but you have not returned to my home since. I was worried about you."
Legolas frowned, "Worried? Why?"
The man gave a snort of humourless laughter, "That is one thing I am glad you do not remember. I will tell you soon, but not now. Get some sleep. I will see you in the morning."
He felt Legolas' eyes on his back as he retreated out the door, but left the Elf to his privacy, hoping he would remember something. Anything, he added mentally, but his father's wrath.
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There. Nice non cliffhanger ending!! ;)
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Review replies::
Cheysuli: Wow!! That was a really long review! And you edited the typo that I never noticed… :) Hmm…I haven't decided where Thranduil is at the moment, but you'll know when I do!! That's a really good point, he is a bit dangerous looking isn't he?? *gulp* Wouldn't wanna meet him in a dark alley… ;) Enjoy?
MoroTheWolfGod: Yay! I'm glad you're still enjoying it and haven't got sick of me yet! Hope you enjoyed this chapter too!! ;)
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DXPrincess: That was actually Legolas and Narso… Could've been Aragorn… Dunno whatever way you wanna take it!! ;) Aw you're intrigued?? I love that word, it's so descriptive… I'm glad you still like it, but it doesn't really seem like the first one…oh well, that's where details like the whispering of the trees comes in handy!! No accurate predictions yet?? Oh well, maybe after this one…? =)
Lefty: Ah but cheesy is cool! I should make that a chapter title or something…Strider to the rescue! I like it!! It did indeed make sense!! But I'm incoherent now as well so that's probably why! ;) You still enjoying?? :)
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