Disclaimer: Not mine!! :(
Title: To New Mutiny
Rating: PG-13
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Chapter 6
Strider awoke several hours later. He sat up, seeing it still dark outside and wondered what had roused him. Suddenly, he realised he could hear soft singing, a song he had heard sometimes while travelling with Legolas. He looked out the window by his bed and saw the faintly glowing Elf sitting in a tree not far off.
Strider sat up and put on his breeches and shirt. He was worried, as the song his friend sang was one he only sang to comfort himself during dark times, or to distract himself when he needed it.
The Human walked quietly outside, but his presence was noticed immediately and the song stopped abruptly. "Legolas? It is I, Strider."
The Elf jumped from the tree branch and landed lightly on the ground. "Strider." He greeted him, "I did not realise anyone was still awake."
Strider stepped towards the Elf; "I was worried about you." At Legolas confused expression, he continued, "You only ever sang that song when you despaired. Am I the cause of your unrest?"
Legolas shook his head, putting a hesitant hand on the man's shoulder, "Nay, you were not the cause. I am simply frustrated that I cannot remember my past when it stands right here in front of me."
Strider reached out and gently traced the scar that marred the otherwise flawless face. "What happened to you, Legolas?"
Legolas flinched slightly at the touch, but allowed it. "I do not know. It would seem that memory too has been taken from me." the undertone of frustration in the prince's voice was unmistakable.
"You must give it time, mellon ní n. Just because I am here does not mean everything will come at once. Let it come at it's own pace," he said, studying Legolas' strained face, "You should get some sleep, Legolas."
The Elf nodded. "You are right, as usual. Goodnight, Estel."
Strider watched Legolas' retreating back. As the archer disappeared back into the house once more, a thought dawned on the Ranger and his mouth fell open. "You are right, as usual. Goodnight, Estel."
He called me Estel…
He hurried after Legolas, catching up to him before he entered his room and catching him by the arm. Legolas turned curious eyes on him and Strider laughed, "Legolas…you called me Estel."
Legolas' eyes widened. "I thought I remembered that as one of your many names. Was I wrong?"
Strider shook his head, "Nay, you were correct, I was just a little surprised you remembered. I do not often use that name anymore."
The Elf ducked his head and flushed slightly, "Forgive me, but…you are my hope, Estel."
"Legolas…do not expect too much so soon. I do not yet know how much I can help you."
Legolas seemed to consider this before smiling, "You are right. I must take this slowly. I do not yet wish to leave this place. I…care deeply for them. They are my family now."
Strider smiled, "This is your third family, Legolas! If you take another, there will not be enough of you to go around!"
Legolas' totally perplexed expression only caused the Ranger to laugh harder. "My foster family also consider you a part of their family, as does your father, and now Narso and Bethaline…"
Understanding dawned. "I see." he yawned, "I would sleep, Strider. We shall speak again tomorrow."
The man nodded, "Goodnight, Legolas." "Goodnight."
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Strider went in to check on Legolas when he did not emerge for breakfast the following morning. He knocked on the door. "Legolas? Are you awake?" No response came, so he quietly opened the door and took a step inside, closing it behind him. "Legolas, are you— " he stopped dead.
As he turned around, he caught sight of the Elf on the bed, curled up fetal, trembling. "Legolas? What is wrong, my friend?" he asked softly, moving closer to the bed.
Legolas looked up at him, his face a mixture of fear and confusion. "Strider, I cannot go back there."
"Go where?" Strider demanded, "What has happened?" he crouched by the bed and looked into Legolas' grey eyes.
"My father…I had a dream. He— " the man's jaw clenched, "Did he do this to you?" Strider motioned to the scar on the Elf's face.
"No!" Legolas blurted, "At least, I do not think so…" he clutched his head again as pain overwhelmed his senses, "I cannot remember!"
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Review replies::
Cheysuli: Nope!! Not yet anyway… ssh!! Oh that was evil! :) Hehehehehe!! I haven't decided some of the parts of this story yet, so even I have to wait and see and I hate doing that!! Grr… stupid muse… ;)
MoroTheWolfGod: I am a horrible person!! An orc, if you will… I'm sorry this took so long! I tried to hurry, but these goblins won't let me!! (goblins otherwise known as those who set exams…I'm not crazy! Everyone else is crazy, I'm the only sane one!!) Anyway sorry again and enjoy! ;)
Ivory Novelist: Ooh I read it!! Another brilliant chapter, Marie!! You kick ass!! (I know that's a very un-irish thing to say, but oh well!! Yes evil Hotmail!! They will pay… *evil glare* Anyways was there enough fluff in this chapter for ya?? :) Hope so! ;)
Kit Cloudkicker: Aha see that's the suspense part! I can't reveal that yet! I know I'm evil… Sorry!! In the meantime enjoy!! ;)
wispykitty: Have you read From Ancient Grudge? That's where most of the abuse part is!! ;) I agree an abused Lego is a good Lego!! I like that!! Aw thanks for the compliments and I hope I got this up quick enuf for you!! ;)
Shandrial: Aw I won't kill you I promise! Grimnosh was cool, but as long as you don't kill Legolas or Aragorn…*narrows eyes* You're not planning to spring that on us are you?? He didn't come to visit Aragorn, but remember the twins told him not to come back!! ;) Bad twins!! I'd hit them, but you're doing such a good job of torturing them already, I'll leave it to the experts! =)
Lefty: Ah there you go with your correct guessing again! I'm beginning to think you can read my mind… :) Creepy… Ooh I did like the whole chapter title thing! If I'm ever non-lazy enough to actually name my chapters that'll be the name of that one!!
DXPrincess: Hmm…reviewing when you should be working eh? Guess I'm worse I'm updating when I should be studying!!! Oh well… ;) Aw you're so nice to me! Your review's always make me blush! If you're not careful I'll get a whopping huge ego!! Hope ya enjoyed! =)
tamara: I did indeed! Well spotted, have a cookie!! ;) Really glad you're still enjoying it! Sorry this took so long! I'm such a horrible person!!! :(
Legolasluver: Yup, you were right! You get a cookie too! Well done! Hope you liked this one too even though it was horribly late!! =)