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Elrohir's fears were confirmed when all three caught sight of Arod. "By the Valar what could have happened?" Elrohir managed to ask. The only thing the others could do in response was to shake their heads. For they couldn't even begin to guess what the answer could be. The three began to slowly approach Arod. Elrond could only stare at what he saw in horror. Arod was covered entirely with blood and sweat, upon further inspection by Eladdan it was revealed that although a large percentage of the blood was Arod's not all of it was. "Whatever attacked him must have gotten more than they bargained for" joked Eladdan in an attempt to lighten the mood a little. Elrohir smiled ever so slightly at the attempted joke made by his brother and best friend. "It appears that way gwanur but it appears as though our friend here has also taken in some damage" replied Elrohir. This was a true statement for Arod had several deep jagged gashes and slashes all along his body, which could only have been inflicted with swords. Arod also had many bruises and a right foreleg that was extremely swollen. Eladdan nodded his agreement upon seeing these wounds.
However, when Eladdan tried to lead Arod to the stable for immediate medical treatment Arod reared in protest. The loyal horse couldn't allow these kind Rivendell elves to help him just yet. He still had to take them to his fallen friend and get him help as well. Only when they were all safely back, in Rivendell would he accept any kind of assistance. Eladdan was stunned but again tried to lead the distraught horse to the stable but Arod once again reared up emphasizing his protest. Eladdan stopped confused because he didn't know what to do. Arod's attempts at getting the elves' attentions turned to desperate attempts. Arod began to run back and forth between the kindly elves and the gate hoping to get the point across that he wanted them to follow him. Elrohir stood and watched the horse with a little amusement however, he was soon struck with realization. "Adar, I think that Arod wants us to follow him somewhere. Possibly to where Legolas is." Elrond studied the horse a little hesitating at allowing the critically injured creature to make yet more trips across Middle Earth when the poor creature should be resting and healing. However, Elrond reluctantly agreed with his son for Arod was the only one who could lead them to Legolas. "You are right ion nin, our first priority rests with finding Legolas. However, my heart also tells me that this noble creature has suffered too much this night." With that the trio began rushing around gathering supplies and some herbs that might help them. For they knew that if Arod was as injured as he most certainly was then Legolas was just as injured if not more.
Before long they had all packed the supplies they would need and had mounted their horses. Despite the fact that it was very early in the morning the three were willing to go out after Legolas. This encouraged Arod and gave him the necessary motivation to lead them many miles to where his best friend was. Without hesitation and despite the obvious pain that Arod was experiencing he turned on his heels to where he was facing the gate and bolted out of the gates of Rivendell with Eladdan, Elrohir, and Elrond on their beautiful elven horses right behind him. Arod traveled fast for he knew that time was of the element if he were to help his master and best friend he had to get these elves to him as soon as possible and he was willing to die trying if it mean't getting Legolas the help that Arod was certain that Legolas needed. So the group pressed on not knowing what awaited them in a forest many, many miles away.
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Elrohir's fears were confirmed when all three caught sight of Arod. "By the Valar what could have happened?" Elrohir managed to ask. The only thing the others could do in response was to shake their heads. For they couldn't even begin to guess what the answer could be. The three began to slowly approach Arod. Elrond could only stare at what he saw in horror. Arod was covered entirely with blood and sweat, upon further inspection by Eladdan it was revealed that although a large percentage of the blood was Arod's not all of it was. "Whatever attacked him must have gotten more than they bargained for" joked Eladdan in an attempt to lighten the mood a little. Elrohir smiled ever so slightly at the attempted joke made by his brother and best friend. "It appears that way gwanur but it appears as though our friend here has also taken in some damage" replied Elrohir. This was a true statement for Arod had several deep jagged gashes and slashes all along his body, which could only have been inflicted with swords. Arod also had many bruises and a right foreleg that was extremely swollen. Eladdan nodded his agreement upon seeing these wounds.
However, when Eladdan tried to lead Arod to the stable for immediate medical treatment Arod reared in protest. The loyal horse couldn't allow these kind Rivendell elves to help him just yet. He still had to take them to his fallen friend and get him help as well. Only when they were all safely back, in Rivendell would he accept any kind of assistance. Eladdan was stunned but again tried to lead the distraught horse to the stable but Arod once again reared up emphasizing his protest. Eladdan stopped confused because he didn't know what to do. Arod's attempts at getting the elves' attentions turned to desperate attempts. Arod began to run back and forth between the kindly elves and the gate hoping to get the point across that he wanted them to follow him. Elrohir stood and watched the horse with a little amusement however, he was soon struck with realization. "Adar, I think that Arod wants us to follow him somewhere. Possibly to where Legolas is." Elrond studied the horse a little hesitating at allowing the critically injured creature to make yet more trips across Middle Earth when the poor creature should be resting and healing. However, Elrond reluctantly agreed with his son for Arod was the only one who could lead them to Legolas. "You are right ion nin, our first priority rests with finding Legolas. However, my heart also tells me that this noble creature has suffered too much this night." With that the trio began rushing around gathering supplies and some herbs that might help them. For they knew that if Arod was as injured as he most certainly was then Legolas was just as injured if not more.
Before long they had all packed the supplies they would need and had mounted their horses. Despite the fact that it was very early in the morning the three were willing to go out after Legolas. This encouraged Arod and gave him the necessary motivation to lead them many miles to where his best friend was. Without hesitation and despite the obvious pain that Arod was experiencing he turned on his heels to where he was facing the gate and bolted out of the gates of Rivendell with Eladdan, Elrohir, and Elrond on their beautiful elven horses right behind him. Arod traveled fast for he knew that time was of the element if he were to help his master and best friend he had to get these elves to him as soon as possible and he was willing to die trying if it mean't getting Legolas the help that Arod was certain that Legolas needed. So the group pressed on not knowing what awaited them in a forest many, many miles away.
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