Disclaimer: Not mine!! :(
Title: To New Mutiny
Rating: R
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Note: I wasn't gonna put this up til tomorrow, but I just found out that I PASSED MY FINALS!!!!! So I'm putting it up to celebrate!! Second year, here I come… ;) Anyway about this chapter, I wrote it during writer's block, so I hope it's ok! Enjoy and more soon!!! Hugs to all, .:Tithen Min:.
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Chapter 13
Legolas awoke several hours later, feeling better. He looked around and saw Elrohir sitting by the fire. Aragorn, Gimli and Elladan were nowhere in sight.
He got to his feet and padded over to Elrohir. "'Ro? Where are Elladan and Aragorn?"
Elrohir glanced up at him and smiled, "My brothers are out looking for our dinner with Gimli."
Legolas nodded absently. Elrohir noticed his distraction and narrowed his eyes, catching the troubled look deep in his friend's eyes. "Something troubles you, my friend. Will you not talk to me?"
Legolas sighed, "I would, mellon nín, if I knew myself what it is that haunts me." at Elrohir's questioning look, he continued, "It is many things, Elrohir. Things I will need to sort out before burdening anyone else any more."
" 'Any more'?" Elrohir said softly, "Legolas, listen to me, you are not a burden on anyone!"
Legolas just shook his head, not meeting the older Elf's eyes. "How can you say that, Ro? How am I of any use to any of you as I am now? I do not deserve— "
"Stop it, Legolas." Elrohir said firmly, "The only thing you do not deserve is what happened to you. You have a pure soul and a stout heart, my friend, and you could never be a burden on anyone."
Legolas started to protest, but thought the better of it. "Thank you, Elrohir."
The twin smiled. "You mean much to us, Legolas, you know? Never be afraid to talk to us."
Legolas nodded, "I know. It is just that…well; I guess I am only learning to trust again. I am afraid that if I reveal too much that…that you will be disgusted by me."
Elrohir looked at him sadly. "I understand. But we will be here when you are ready." The prince suddenly chuckled. "What?" Elrohir asked, looking bemused.
"Nothing." He chuckled again, "You just sounded just like Aragorn."
The elder Elf smiled. "At least your - bizarre - sense of humour has not changed."
The snapping of twigs startled both Elves, but they relaxed when Gimli emerged from the bushes, closely followed by Aragorn and Elladan.
Legolas shook his head in mock amazement. "In all our years as friends, dear Dwarf, did I never teach you the valuable art of moving quietly?"
Aragorn chuckled and went to prepare the fowl they had caught for their dinner. Gimli scowled. "I can move quietly when I wish to."
Legolas nodded. "For a Dwarf, yes."
Gimli's indignant sputtering filled the camp and they all laughed.
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Once the meal was finished, they decided to press onwards for what was left of the day. They rode hard, knowing that Lake Town was now not far and they should make it in the next day or so.
Legolas' heart lightened at the thought of seeing his family again, but he hated that he would eventually have to leave them to return to his father. He would miss Betha's motherly love and Narso's gruff and reluctant affection.
So deep was he in his thoughts that Aragorn's sudden appearance at his side startled him.
"Are you well, Legolas?"
The Elf nodded. "Aye. I was just thinking of ho— I mean Narso and Betha. I will miss them."
Aragorn put a reassuring hand on his arm. "I know, mellon nìn. But Lake Town is not far. You can visit them as often as you wish to. It is not forever, Legolas."
Legolas brightened. "You are right, Aragorn. It does not need to be forever."
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The night fell swiftly and they were forced to make camp when they could no longer see the road in front of them. They passed a small, grassy area, shielded by surrounding hills, and an unspoken agreement passed between them as they stopped together and dismounted.
Aragorn looked around carefully. This seemed like a good spot to spend the night. He glanced up to see Legolas scanning their surrounding area with all his senses. "Legolas?"
The blond Elf nodded. "Nothing." He said, satisfied, "Nothing for miles."
"Good," Aragorn smiled at his friend. "Then we should all take some rest. I shall take first watch."
Legolas rolled his eyes, "Aragorn, I have already slept today. Allow me to take first watch. I will awaken you when Ithil reaches her peak."
Aragorn reluctantly consented and lay down, suddenly becoming aware of just how tired he was and fell quickly into a dreamless slumber.
Elrohir walked over and joined Legolas as Elladan also lay down to sleep. "How are you, Legolas? Really?"
The younger Elf closed his eyes and sighed. "Really? I am not certain. I am…confused. I find myself dreading returning to Mirkwood, for I no longer know it as my home. I am afraid that I will not remember anything once we reach there. Then where will I belong?"
"Legolas, you must always remember that no matter where you find yourself, you can always come home to us. You are our brother, not by blood, but in every other way. If you find you belong nowhere else, then you belong with us, my friend."
Legolas' looked up at him gratefully, "You have no idea how much that means to me right now, Elrohir."
Elrohir smiled fondly at the younger Elf. "I am glad I could be of aid. Have no fear, Legolas, your memory will return with time."
Legolas smiled slyly. "As it is, I am having trouble remembering why I am travelling with two Noldor Elves who are well known for their bad aim with a bow and penchant for seeking out trouble…" He chuckled, recalling an incident when they first met when Elrohir had shot Glorfindel in the foot during archery practice.
Elrohir laughed. "Can that not be the one thing that you do not remember?" He was about to say something more when he was cut off by his own yawn.
Legolas laughed. "It would seem that you are wearier than you let on my friend. Get some rest. The morning will come quickly."
Elrohir nodded and walked over to his bedroll. He turned back briefly with a mischievous smile; "Fear not, I can still think of ways to get you back for that 'bad aim' remark."
Legolas just laughed, watching his friend settle down and fall into Elven dreams. He smiled and resumed his watch.
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Oh the FLUFF!!!!! Hahahaha! And no cliffie??!! I am losing my touch!
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Review replies::
Cheysuli: Yeah…that was just some weird plot bunnies playing up on me…it was written during writer's block trying to get anything out onto the page, much like this chapter was, so I'm glad you liked! The chapters get better later I swear cos I know this one was kinda pointless/ plotless!! More soon! :)
MoroTheWolfGod: I'm hurrying, I'm hurrying!!! Had stuff to deal with you know how it is… didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?? ;)
Lefty: Doesn't matter if you're late, it's the review that matters!! Awh you're reviewing me while you're on vacation? That's so sweet thank you!! The facts about what happened to him are coming up in future chapters to keep the suspense going, but it won't be too much longer now!! ;) I hope the plot twists don't drive you demented. This chapter was pointless fluff and nothing to do with anything, but that's writer's block for ya!! More soon! :)
Eleclyn Starmaker: Hi!! I know you've probably gone on your holidays by now, but still I though I'd reply so you can see it later! I hope no one caught you online when you were supposed to be packing! ;) *blushes* I'm so glad you like it still! Yeah I really hope the holiday takes your mind off the stress and I hope your rescans went well as well. Hope you have a great holiday, sleep a lot and laze around in the sun all day!! =)
Ivory Novelist: Ah the sheep were gas! I mean funny!! I'm being all irish again… *blush* How did you like the fluff in this one?? I wrote it just for you! Sorry I haven't emailed in years, I'll get round to it I promise! Had a lot of stuff to deal with lately!! Hope ya enjoyed the fluff and I hope to see more of your fic soon too! ;)
DXPrincess: Ah you know me and my plot twists! I can't keep a straight storyline, can I? *sigh* This chapter was pointless fluff, but I thought it was cute… I'm really glad you're still enjoying it, cos it'd be pretty crap having a story dedicated to you if you didn't like it! :) More soon! Hope you liked!! =)
Kit Cloudkicker: Ah but that will all be explained later!! I have that part written, but you have given me an idea for some angst, so thank you!! You'll see what I mean! ;)
Lady Lenna: Yeah bit gloomy over here today too…Grr… *blush* Glad you liked it! Hope you liked this one too cos it really had no point to it at all, I just thought it'd be fun to throw in some fluffy-ness!! Hope I didn't keep you waiting too long! I'll have more up soon! =)
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