The Wounds of the Past
by: firewingz
Chapter 12: Phase One
During the confusion of Legolas' state, Rahnir was immediately escorted to the Mirkwood dungeons until further notice. His very presence unsettled everyone, especially to King Thranduil.
After a couple hours, Lord Elrond left his room to check on Legolas and Thranduil. Upon entering the room, King Thranduil had fallen asleep next to his son, who still had slept with his eyes closed. Not a good sign, but at least his breathing has stablizied. Lord Elrond took a blanket from the closet and draped it over the exhausted father. The light breeze came in from the open window, drapes still fluttering in the wind. It seems the forest itself was trying to call Legolas' name, creating a soothing atmosphere for Mirkwood...something rare since the spiders came into Mirkwood.
Lord Elrond quietly left the room, closing the door behind them, but signalling both Mirkwood and Imladris' soldiers to guard the entrance and keep vigilence watch. He started walking towards the infamous Mirkwood dungeons. He needed to talk to Rahnir. He had a feeling that there was more to this then a simple revenge.
Rahnir sat in his dark cell, content and not the least bit afraid of what would befall him. His revenge is complete, after centuries of plotting and planning. He thought back to the days of when he and his family were happily together in what was once called Greenwood the Great.
Rahnir suddenly snapped out of his daydream when his cell door opened. The wise, stern face of Lord Elrond strided in and took a seat across from the assassin. Lord Elrond noted that Rahnir held no worries or concern, a contented sly smile creasing his face.
"Hello Rahnir," Lord Elrond said, breaking the silence.
Rahnir had the courtesy of bowing to the Lord, who he actually respected.
"What were you expecting to happen?
"To complete my revenge."
"For whose gain?"
"For my son and wife."
"What do you expect to happen to yourself?"
"I expect that I'll be publically executed," Rahnir responded nonchalently, with a shrugg.
"Where are you from?
Rahnir seems to momentarily lose his dreaming gaze, but quickly looked up at Elrond, who sat looking at him with sympathy. Rahnir was unsure of what Elrond was trying to do, maybe Elrond thinks the plan failed? That perhaps Legolas will somehow survive his coma? Secretly, Rahnir couldn't be more happy; everything is going according to plan. Once Elrond, or Thranduil, or even Elrond's son find out what really is going on, it'll be too late to stop it. This is but phase one.
"Lothlorien," Rahnir replied.
To Be Continued.
I apologize for the long wait. Please forgive me...please? Hope this chapter makes it up to you...at least partially...maybe? Thank you for all of your encouragement and support. Talk to everyone soon:)
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