Disclaimer: Not mine!! :(
Title: To New Mutiny
Rating: R
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Chapter 26
Herani had watched in confusion as the royal advisor had led a contingent of armed warriors into the king's chambers and locked the door. She stood, hidden in a shadowed alcove opposite the door, listening for a sign of anything amiss.
She was about to give up and believe it was just an innocent patrol report, when a heart-wrenching cry of pain rent the still air. Her eyes filled with tears of anguish when she recognised the voice as Legolas'. It was followed by the anguished voice of the king pleading for the release of his son and her eyes widened in realisation.
Knowing she could not help him alone, she turned and ran for the barracks. She burst in the door, drawing the attention of every Elf as the room fell silent.
She spotted an Elf of high status, who she had treated not long before. "Captain Citahel," She cried, "The king and the prince are in danger! You must come quickly, please!"
Citahel's eyes grew wide when he heard her mention the prince, but he had no time to question it, the urgency in her tone brought him straight to his feet.
"There are many." She cautioned, "You will need more."
He nodded, summoning his contingent to his side. "Where?" he asked simply.
"The king's chambers."
At her direction, the warriors ran out the door towards the palace. Herani wanted to go with them, but there was another person she needed to inform.
When Legolas had hugged her, she had smelled a scent on his cloak that was not his own. She also knew who it belonged to and knew he must be nearby. She headed for the courtyard gates.
"Edro!" She commanded. Muttering a few words to keep the gates open, she stepped through, scanning the surrounding area.
"Aragorn?" She called quietly, "I know you are out here, Human, answer me!"
Aragorn stepped from the bushes, watching her warily. "Herani? What brings you to seek me?" Alarm lit the man's eyes.
"Legolas is in trouble, Aragorn. He needs you." She started when the twins, Narso and Gimli stepped from the bushes, their faces drawn and angry. "Is it Thranduil?" Elladan asked.
"No, they are both in danger now. Please come with me."
They followed her without question.
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Thranduil rose from his chair and took up his sword as Anamaer drew his. "I will have your head for what you have done to Legolas."
"So you say, Thranduil, but we shall see." Anamaer said with a swing of his sword.
Thranduil twisted away and the dual began properly. The two swords clashed again and again as the two elders battled, parrying and blocking, striking and lunging in a graceful dance. They each knew only one of them would leave this room. Thranduil's skills were impressive, but he was still weak, and he was tiring quickly.
Legolas struggled to rise from the floor and see what was happening, but a foot on his injured back pushed him back down and greyed his vision. Gasping in pain, he raised his head and watched helplessly as his father battled the demented Elf.
Legolas knew it was a hopeless fight. Even if his father did beat Anamaer, there were two dozen armed warriors locked in the room with them. There was no escape. Overcome by hopelessness, he laid his head down and closed his eyes.
A crash against the door brought his eyes open once more and all activity in the room stopped as everyone turned their attention on the door as it crashed open, battered off its hinges by fifteen angry Elves.
As Citahel's contingent burst through the door and went for the enemy Elves, Anamaer saw his chance. He lunged at the king while Thranduil looked the other way and drove the sword into his chest, missing his heart, but wounding him grievously.
Thranduil looked down in shock as Anamaer pulled the sword from his body, sending searing pain through his entire being. As he collapsed to his knees, Anamaer raised his sword for the killing blow when a blow to the back of his legs sent the traitor over backwards, hitting the floor hard.
Legolas looked disgustedly at the traitor he had brought down, then took hold of his father's shoulders and gently eased him down to lie on his back while he looked over the wound gravely. He watched as the traitor rose, only to be engaged by a Mirkwood guard and having to fight for his life in a fair match. Legolas smiled.
Thranduil gripped his son's forearms, drawing his attention. The king smiled weakly. "You saved me again, Legolas. But you should not have put yourself in danger. You are hurt, my son."
Legolas gave a very un-elf like snort. "You should not be talking like that, as you are worse off than I."
"Legolas…I will not last much longer…"
Legolas' face fell as a feeling of having experienced this moment before washed over him, "Nay, ada, do not speak that way."
But Thranduil would not be deterred, "Legolas…as my only son, you are the crown prince, and the one true king…do not let him win, Legolas. He does not belong on our throne. You will make a great king. I love you, my son…"
Thranduil's eyes fluttered closed. "No!" Legolas' anguished cry split the air as he bent over his father, seeing if he still drew breath. A faint puff of exhaled air ghosted over Legolas' cheek and he almost sobbed in relief. "Do not leave me here, ada. I cannot be king! It is your title, your kingdom…"
Herani's sudden entrance, followed by Aragorn, Narso, the twins and Gimli cut off his soft words. The five warriors rushed to help the Mirkwood fighters while Herani pushed her way to Legolas' side, looking over the wound for herself.
"Legolas, I think— "
"Go and get some bandages, Herani." Legolas said calmly.
"But— "
"Go!"
She turned and fled to the Healer's rooms and Legolas turned back to his father. "It is your kingdom, ada … so I shall go in your place."
He knew exactly what he was doing as he placed his hands on his father's head and chest and closed his eyes, allowing the healing energy to flow from him into the king through the connection of his hands.
As Legolas grew weaker, Thranduil grew stronger. Legolas' suffering body was telling him to stop, to save energy for his own healing, but he ignored its commands, giving his father all the strength and life force he had left within himself. His body finally gave out and he slumped forwards into the painless void of unconsciousness.
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Eep!! Short!! I'm sorry!!!!! :)
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Review replies::
MoroTheWolfGod: Was that a request for more peanuts or more story?? ;) Well here's more peanuts *gives peanuts* and you already read the story, so two for the price of one! Or something to that effect… *giggle* Ooh cool I love that jacket!! :) Nice one I like your style!! Anyways hope you liked and more soon!!! =)
Lefty: Last chapter was worse?? How about this one?? Was it worse too? I kinda left everyone hanging didn't I?? Oops… *looks innocent but not really* *giggle* I've had inarticulate moments too! I write things down and look at them the next day and laugh!! Maybe that's just a strange me thing… Edge of your seat?? That's gonna be uncomfortable… *gulp* Get a nice cushion! :) Glad you liked the angst and I'll try to get some more in before the end! Shouldn't be too hard… *snigger* More soon!! =)
DXPrincess: Yay!! Somebody loves my plot twists!! I'm glad someone does, cos they drive me mad! It's the fault of the fluffy bunnies… :) And sorry about the Oliphaunt! ;) I know the fight wasn't exactly spectacular, but remember, I suck at fight scenes… I'm sorry! You like him?? GOOD!! Me too. He's a pretty cool guy when you get to know him… ;) Aw I'm glad you liked the last one and hope this one was okay too!!! =)
Alice7: Ah you missed him!! He's all offended now cos you didn't look and believe me you do not want to piss off an Oliphaunt! Just a word of advice of course… Ooh I know I saw it too!! It looks really good doesn't it?! Of course it ruined Once Upon a Time in Mexico for me cos all I could think of after it was RotK!! Grr… I'm sorry! I didn't mean to turn you into a fruitloop!! Hehehe! Funny image though… I'll try to be nicer to him!! I really will! But not yet!!! MWA HA HA HA!! Hope you liked it though ya fruitloop! More soon!! =)
Ivory Novelist: I've had a slight problem with my AIM, but I'll mail you soon!! :) Yeah, I felt a bit sorry for Thranduil, cos so many people hated him in the last story!! ;) You can kick his ass alright, but you'll have to wait til I'm finished with him I'm afraid! I need him!! And you're welcome! I love r&ring your fics, however small they may be! I love em all!! :) Hope you liked!!
Eleclyn Starmaker: *gasp* Hello!! How are you?? Hope your summer went well and rescans were okay and all!! I'm really glad you're still liking it after my numerous plot twists and strays from the point… *ahem* ;) Poor you are you wrecked? :( Get some sleep! I'm a nurse, so don't make me put you to bed!! *giggle* Sorry getting a little carried away there! Thanks for taking the time to review I really appreciate! Hope your workload lets up soon and don't worry about Epidemic, the anticipation is good for building character! ;) Hehehe!! Hope you liked! *huggles* =)
Sirith: You really shouldn't be so nice to me! I'll get a swelled ego/head/whatever! Eep!! *blush* Glad you liked the last chapter and it's not getting too weird by now or anything! :) I hope you liked this one as well and I'll have some more up as soon as I have it written!! Hehehe! =)
wispykitty: 0_0 I am?? Eep!! I didn't know that!! Oh…you mean evil in the not really evil sense of the word! That's okay then!! ;) Hurricanes?!?!?! Are you alright?? Ireland isn't a hurricane place really we've never had one! Poor you, no power!! :( But yay you're back!! Evil smilie?? Where?! *looks around* Say hi back, but don't encourage it… *gulp* *blush* I'm so glad you're still enjoying it! :) I'll try to have more up for you really soon and hope your power stays on!! ;)
Black Hawk: 0_0 I don't think I've ever blushed so much in my life!!! I don't think anyone's ever called me cool before either though… *blush* Ooh you're part Irish?? Yay!! :) Irish people are so much fun! :) Oh say hi to your squirrel for me! Sounds really cute!! ;) Well I am absolutely shattered at the moment and considering going to bed at half nine at night, but I had to get this up first!! Did this help or make it worse?? I have a tendency to do that sometimes! *giggle* I'm trying to get the stick out of his arse and I'll give it to you so you can beat him with it! After I disinfect it a few times of course… ;) Hope you liked!! =)
Wynjara: Eep!!!!! 0_0 Nice Oliphaunt!! Want a peanut?? I agree though, it was a pathetic escape attempt… have to try harder next time!! Not that there'll be a next time… *ahem* Thanks for fav authors by the way! *blush* So nice of you!! Sorry this took a while, but typing didn't work well under the couch. Too many spiders… I'll have more up soon though and hope you liked!! :)
ivorybrowneyes: I know I feel awful about having to beat on him, but gotta give the readers what they want!! ;) Oh good typing with nails and no pain is very good!! My manager has really long nails as well and it always freaks me out when she uses the till with em… 0_0 Anyway good luck with the nails and hope you liked!! =)
tamara: Aw poor Legolas!! I'm being really tough on him aren't I?? *sigh* I'll have to be a bit nicer or he won't come back… :) I'm sure he'll be okay though! *snigger* I was meaner to him in this chapter but I'll try to be nicer!!! Hope you liked!! ;)
I-like-chickens: Aw thank you!! That's really nice of you to say and I really appreciate the review! I love the name as well btw!! :) Glad you love the story I was hoping it wasn't too boring! I hope this chapter was okay too and I'll have more up soon! Thanks again for the review!! =)
Conn JS1: Hehehe!!! The Oliphaunt says hi! :) They're not as scary as they look you know…have you seen the RotK trailer yet? Eep!! 0_0 Oliphaunts galore! Sorry you didn't see him. I'll send him your way when I find him…you would think it would be hard to lose something so big… ;) Hehe! I had to have it make sense at some point I suppose! Couldn't have everyone guessing forever…although it was fun!! Awh you're so nice you're making me go all red! Thanks for the compliments and taking time to review! Hope you liked! :)
Itaralde-elenastar: Three reviews?? Wow I like you!!! :) Well, they got their butts in, but I guess it didn't help very much… Eep!! 0_0 If you have homework and stuff to do, don't worry about reviewing I know all about the workload!! ;) *blush* I'm glad you like the story so much!! I'm writing as fast as I can! I'm supposed to be in bed now… *giggle* Hope it was okay and I'll have more for ya soon!! *huggles* =)
Deana: I tell you what; I'll give him to you when I'm done with him! You can squeeze him all you want and he won't come after me for all my torturous plotlines… everyone's a winner!! Yay! ;) I'll try to go easier on him for a while! But you know me…! Hope you liked!! :)
Sparrow Greenleaf: Awh I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you want a tissue!! *hands Kleenex* Better? I'll try to kill all of them, but I can't promise anything…some might get away… ;) *giggle* Guess we'll have to wait and find out!! =) I'm sorry, I'm evil!!! Sorry this took so long, but I'll have more up soon!! Hope you liked! :)
kawaiishinichan: Evil?? 0_0 Well okay, I guess it was a little evil! ;) I'll try to be a bit less evil in future! Really I will! *snigger* Sorry for leaving you hanging for so long but things kept getting in the way of my posting! Grr…they do that a lot… Anyways I hope you liked and I'll have more up soon!! :)
Kit Cloudkicker: Ah you know me too well I think!! ;) It is indeed and I hope that's the case in this fic as well but I don't know yet cos I haven't the dawn part written… Ssh don't tell!! :) Hope this was okay and not completely unbelievable!! ;) I'll have more up as soon as it's written!!