Well, here is the next little bit! This story is drawing to a close now I think…only a couple more chapters left! I hope you really enjoy this one and please review! Review responses are at the end!
Written by: Trinilee Greenleaf
Title: The Sniffles
Summary: A young Legolas finds out that even elves can get sick, sometimes.
Rating: K
Disclaimer: I don't own any Lotr characters. Except Legolas/Sigh no I unfortunately don't own him either. But I might soon. If I can just prove that I am a descendant of Tolkein. /evil laughter
Note: My elvish is not very good but I do try. Any corrections will be most appreciated.
Second note: Legolas is roughly about the age of nine in human years but for an elf I have no idea how long that would be so … sorry about that.
Third note: Any grammar mistakes that I use when the orcs are speaking are on purpose. I've never imagined them being able to speak properly. Lolzz
Translations
Meleth nin – My love
Lastach I phith nin? – Do you hear my words?
Greenleaf – in case you are wondering, Greenleaf is the translation of Legolas.
Chapter 7
It took the twins a few moments to break out of their frozen stupor and then they were off at a run. They ran faster than they had ever run in their lives, their hair flying behind them. They ran so fast that even the trees doubted that they had even seen them.
The screams had continued as they ran, spurring them on and making the fear in their hearts build to an almost painful level.
After a few moments the screaming stopped though, but the forest was still not quiet. Sobs echoed in the dark night instead, as whoever the orcs were torturing had obviously run out of breath and could scream no more.
But even more terrifying than those horrific noises of pain was when they stopped altogether. No screaming, no crying, no begging…nothing.
Whipping their heads round, Glorfindel and Thythen gasped.
Legolas!
In much the same way as the twins, they stood for a few moments in silent shock; the shrieks of terror washing over them.
A bird cawed overhead and they both managed to shake themselves into moving.
They were not the only ones.
Pretty much every single pair of elves who were out looking for the missing Prince were now making their way to the source of the noise. All of them hoping that they would not be too late.
A single tear slipped from the corner of Elrond's eye. Standing on the balcony of his room, the Lord's resolve had just broken at the sound of his young charge's yells of fright.
Clenching his hands into fists, he bowed his head in sorrow.
As though to reassure him, the tree that stood just beside where the usually calm elf-lord now stood sobbing, waved its branches gently until one leaf fluttered through the air and landed quietly on one of Elrond's clenched fists.
Looking up, wiping the tears from his eyes, the Lord of Imladris picked up the leaf and smiled softly.
Greenleaf.
"What did you see?"
"Legolas, he is in pain. Elrond, he is grieving. The twins, they are running."
"Do you know what it means?"
She chuckled before answering, "You should know better than to ask such questions."
He smiled back at her, "Yes, but you should also know better than to expect me not to ask."
Laughing loudly this time, she slipped her arm through his and they both walked out from the small clearing from where they had just been standing, looking into a mirror from which pasts could be seen, and futures could be guessed.
"He has been through so much in such a short time and yet the Valar seem to continually pit him against foes that would break a normal elfling but thus far he is still as bright as the ray of sunshine that he has always been."
"You have said this before. We know that Legolas is no ordinary child."
"And how glad I am that that is the truth. I fear that if it were not the case then he may have perished long ago."
"But he has not. He is still here, still strong. And my guess at what you saw meant is that he is in trouble yet again?"
Sighing, she leaned into her husband's embrace even more, "I fear that it is so."
Bending slightly, he kissed her tenderly, "He will be fine. Our grandsons will not let any harm come to him. Lastach I phith nin?"
"Yes, meleth nin, I hear you," laughing again at her husband's words, her heart was soothed. She knew that Legolas would live through his latest trauma and be all the stronger for it.
He released her then from his strong arms and led her towards where they slept, "Come Galadriel, it is getting late."
Reaching a break in the trees, the twins skidded to a halt. Quietly creeping up behind two tall trees, they peeked out and surveyed the area.
Gasping in horror, they nearly blew their cover by pulling out their swords and running madly into the clearing, killing every orc in sight.
But instead, they tried to control themselves, as they knew they could never take on so many orcs. Two against about 30 were quite good odds, but there was one problem. Which the twins were both staring at, their hearts twisting painfully;
A broken, bleeding Legolas.
TBC…
Sorry it's a bit short! The homework is being piled on at school!
Don't forget to review!
Until next time!
Trini
xxx
Review Responses
Laurina Lalaithe – Well, as you can see in this chapter...the twins are too late/evil laugh/ Thank you very much for all the complements! I am very glad that you like my fic so much!
It means 'Do not cry. Do not fear for me, there is yet hope.' I don't remember writing that in my fic though? It's my signature so I might have put it at the bottom actually.
Anyway, I hope you liked this chapter too!
Kiona Lucine Bloodfang Sabrefang – Well, I'm afraid I can't tell you if he's okay just yet. You'll have to wait 'til the next chapter I'm afraid!
Silverstreak Wolf – I know the poor thing. It all started out as something as so small. Poor thing. Well, the chances have just gone up marginally I think…and I think that he is just a magnet for it. Hehe
I'm glad you liked the last chapter and I hope you like this one too!
Theo darkstar - Well, I hope you've remembered! Lolzz /gulp/ My life? Why would it take years off of my life…/runs/ Yes, I'm notorious for cliffies I'm afraid! Hehe
I hope you've stopped cackling by now! lolzz
Aisu Dragoness – hehe Yes, I am evil! Cliffies! Muhahahaha! Lolzz I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Arialas – Well, he was really upset about lying so I don't think he deserved it but that's your opinion! Lol I hope you're enjoying the fic though?
A. NuEvil – I think that might have been my favourite cliffie. Although, this one is quite bad…/evil cackle/ hehe I'm sorry…/sneaks up behind you and pushes you off the edge/ hehe I hope you're still alive to read this chapter! Lolzz
I'm very glad to hear that I haven't lost you…and I hope that you're heart is still working alright! Hehe
YAY! Go twins! Go Glorfy! Lol
I hope you liked the update!
Haldir's Heart and Soul – I do hope that you're not charging at me…
Lostariel Nolatari – No precious…no nasty writers block for me…hehe
I'm glad you liked the orcs! I think you're probably the only one! Lolzz
Oh good I'm glad you're still talking to me! Lolzz
I hope you liked this chapter!
MCross – Yes, poor Legolas. Poor Thranduil as well…yes. And Elrond too…Oh poor everyone! Hehe
Hehe You spanked the trees! Lolzz
I know that this isn't as soon as you probably wished but I hope you liked this chapter!