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Warnings: Slash, A/L. Everyone knows that by now, too…
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Heart's Truth
Chapter Ten: Beginning of the End?
Legolas sighed heavily, closing the door to his father's room. Thranduil had requested his presence after the morning meal and it was now close to noon. He had been unable to leave anything out and, to say the least, the elf king had been none too happy. He especially hadn't been pleased about him getting stabbed in the chest and being so close to death. Legolas himself didn't even know exactly how close he had been; how he had stopped breathing more than a couple times.
At least he had been able to hide his relationship with Aragorn…
Legolas pushed himself off the door that he had been leaning on and went in search of his lover, going to the human's room first.
Sure enough that was where he was, waiting impatiently for him.
Aragorn stopped his pacing and turned to the door when it opened. He was relieved to find Legolas, not that he had been expecting anyone else.
"How did it go?" the ranger asked nervously, watching as his elf closed the door quietly.
The blonde lowered his gaze. "I had to tell him everything. I managed to keep our relationship secret, though."
Aragorn let out a breath of relief. That was good news… well, for the most part. He was sure the elf king wasn't happy with the archer… especially not with Aragorn himself.
Legolas glanced at his lover, but quickly turned his gaze away.
Aragorn walked closer and placed a hand on the elf's cheek. "What did he say?" the human asked in concern, knowing it had to be something the elder elf had said.
"That I cannot go to Imladris…" the blonde answered, lowering his eyes in sadness.
Aragorn's jaw dropped in surprise, along with his hand. "For how long?" he finally questioned.
"I know not," Legolas said quietly.
Minutes of silence passed before Aragorn finally spoke up with encouraging words. "Worry not. I shall just stay here," he said with a smile, though he had no idea how long he'd really be able to. Thranduil had the power to kick him out of if he out-stayed his welcome… not that there had been one to begin with…
However, the archer didn't look very reassured by this response.
"Well, I do not have to go back within the next few days, right?" At Legolas' nod he continued, "We still have time to figure something out." He wasn't so sure of himself, though. Too many things could go wrong in a matter of seconds, let alone days. He was sure his lover knew of this as well.
The prince pulled the human into a hug, wanting the feeling of their bodies close together. "Hannon le," he said gratefully, knowing Aragorn was doing his best to cheer him up.
The ranger just smiled and kissed the top of the elf's head.
The lovers stood there within each other's embrace in uncomfortable silence.
It was finally broken when Legolas remembered something. "I have to go to a dinner tonight with my father so I will not be able to join you, unfortunately," he said clearly not happy with the situation.
Aragorn faked a pout, "Aww, do you really have to?"
"Aye, I have been away for too long and I know my father has needed me while I was away, even if he would never admit it," the prince stated seriously.
"I know, love. I would never keep you from doing what you wanted. Lighten up," Aragorn said. Before Legolas could respond the human kissed him, deepening it when the elf let out a startled gasp. However, the blonde quickly relaxed into it and wrapped his arms tightly around his lover.
"I'm sorry. I just wish we did not have to hide our relationship, but my father would never accept it," the archer stated sadly after a few moments had passed when they had broken apart.
Aragorn had no idea what to say to that since he didn't doubt that it was true so he stayed silent, pulling his elf closer.
"Let us go for a ride," the ranger suddenly suggested.
The blonde looked up at the human. "Where?"
"Anywhere. Just for a short break. We shall make sure you get back in time for this 'dinner' of yours," Aragorn said with mischief seeping through his every pore.
Not exactly sure if he trusted the look that was being shot at him Legolas hesitantly said, "Okay, let us go then."
With another long kiss they left, hardly remembering to let go of the other's hand while entering the halls.
The time for Legolas' dinner meeting came far too quickly for either of their tastes. They soon had to part ways, a guilty Legolas walking the opposite direction from his lover. He didn't like the fact that the human would be eating by himself, but he really had no choice on the matter.
He made his way to his chambers to change into appropriate attire and fix his hair.
Their ride through the forest had been extremely relaxing for the both of them and had released a lot of their stress. They had rode fast and hard, enjoying the scenery and the feel of the wind streaming through their hair.
Of course, neither had been pleased when they had to return, especially not Legolas, who was not looking forward to the dinner. It was also the first item away from his lover in… months. No way he could get out of it, he really wouldn't try either. He had returned to Mirkwood fully expecting to go back to his duties; not only to his father and to his kingdom.
The Prince of Mirkwood finished up last details and made his way down the halls to where he was going to have the dinner.
When he arrived at the room he sighed heavily. Reluctantly opening the door he was relieved to see that only his father was in the room.
"Glad to see you could make it, ion-nin," King Thranduil stated somewhat stiffly.
Legolas looked at his father inquisitively, wondering what that was supposed to mean.
Seeing the look on the younger elf's face the elf king decided to elaborate. "I heard you went riding with that human."
"'That human' has a name, Father. It is Estel, if you have forgotten," the prince spat out before he was able to contain himself. He hated the way Thranduil treated his lover, and couldn't help but feel angry and protective.
The elf king was taken aback by the amount of venom heard in his son's voice, and by the fact that he had spoken to him like that. He narrowed his eyes in suspicion and opened his mouth to speak…
However, before he could say anything there was a knock at the door. Placing aside his anger for later use, he turned to the door and let whoever it was know it was alright for them to enter, knowing it was a maid.
Legolas had tuned out the maid and his father, still angered by Thranduil's words. How dare he speak of his lover like that! He couldn't wait to get back to Aragorn…
Aragorn had finished his dinner and was currently laying on his bed staring at the ceiling, thinking. It had been great to be in the forest again, just him and Legolas. It was so tiresome hiding their relationship; he didn't think they'd be able to much longer. He just prayed that not everyone - mainly Thranduil - would react badly towards them.
He let out a deep breath, and, folding his arms behind his head, he closed his eyes.
The next thing he knew someone was kissing him; their body straddling his own. "Legolas…" he moaned, opening his eyes. He was greeted with the beautiful sight of his elf on top of him, looking down at him, his golden hair falling around his face, which held a warm smile.
"Meeting go well?" the human asked curiously. Legolas was in an awfully good mood, not that he didn't like it.
The archer shrugged indifferently.
However, Aragorn could see that something had upset him. "What is it?"
Legolas sighed in defeat. Sometimes it was a pain with how well the ranger could read him. He felt that all he had been doing recently was complaining to his lover.
"Don't love. I'm here for you. I want you to confide in me," the human said sincerely. He knew how much Legolas didn't like to complain or even talk about his problems, wanting to solve them on his own.
The blonde smiled at his lover, appreciating the fact that the handsome human could have just as easily have chosen a different person to share his life with.
His expression hardened, however, when he remembered the question. "It's only that my father and I had an argument. That's all."
"Mellon-nin, I know that is not all of it," Aragorn pried. He also knew how much better the archer usually felt after letting his feelings out, instead of keeping them bottled up… like most people did.
"He just did not like the fact that I rode with you in the forest… and that I'm spending so much time with you…" the blonde answered sadly.
Aragorn stared at his lover for a moment. "Are you sure…?" He knew that this really shouldn't be a surprise and, truth be told, it wasn't. It was just hat, what would happen if King Thranduil ordered his son to stay away from him? Would Legolas actually listen? Would that be the end of their relationship?
"Quite," was Legolas' bitter reply.
After moments of silence the blonde finally spoke up again, though it was nothing reassuring for the ranger. "I… I think it would be best if I returned to my chamber…" he trailed off, eyes glued to the floor.
"R-right," Aragorn choked out. Was Legolas starting the end already?
He watched as the blonde turned to leave and left the room, without so much as a single word. He was surprised by this behavior, especially after how he had been awoken.
For the first night in… weeks they hadn't kissed each other good night.
Hmm… is this the end of their relationship? Dun, dun, dun. …Don't worry, I shall explain Legolas' attitude next chapter. n.n
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