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Note: Thanks for the reviews. There will be more action between them in this chapter. This chapter will take place in the wild and before they come upon all of the riders of Rohan. Let´s begin.

Release of an inner fire

Legolas dismounted swiftly, pausing only to help a grumbling Gimli off the horse. He shook his head when the dwarf walked away while he loudly cursed Arod, causing the horse to nearly stomp over him. "Easy, mellon. He does not mean it. Come and I shall give you some refreshing water and hay for you to eat." The horse listened to him and followed him happily, forgetting about Gimli all to soon.

After making sure Arod was fed and had fresh water, Legolas went in search of some food for himself. He soon sat down next to Gimli by a well lit fire, enjoying the warmth and the comfort of the merry light. He ate a little of the food offered to him but did not speak to anybody like the others did. He knew what was before him, another sleepless night. It was a good thing elves could sleep with their eyes open because he had not gotten much sleep in the past nights.

It was like a fire raged inside of him and he knew it had to do with Aragorn. Never before had he felt such a desire for his love. He looked at the man when he came to sit beside them. Aragorn poked the fire with a stick to stir it back to life before he shifted his gaze to Legolas. "Can we have a word?" The man´s question was soft but Legolas nodded.

Aragorn offered a non meaning apology to those around them before they both excused themselves and Aragorn led them out a little ways beyond the camp. The man sat down on a fallen log and after starting a quick fire, asked bluntly. "Do you desire me?" His gaze was intense when it settled on Legolas.

The elf shuffled his feet, feeling like a small elfling caught doing something he should not have done. The next moment he sat down and after carefully reading Aragorn´s face for any signs of emotions, he answered. "I would be lying if I told you I was not. But aye, I do desire you, very much so."

"And this is what keeps you through occupied during the day?" The question was carefully asked and Legolas could swear he could see a little bit of a smile hinting on Aragorn´s face. "Yes, and at night." The elf added without blushing.

Aragorn cocked his head to the side and then asked. "And what are you planning on doing about this obvious desire?" Legolas wondered how the future king did it, he seemed to be in total control. Legolas had to think deeply about this, there was really only one answer, which the elf gave. "To take care of it." He answered.

"Yes, but how?"

"Like this." Legolas added before crossing the distance between him and Aragorn and kissing the man full on the mouth. His tongue sought entrance to Aragorn´s mouth and the man gave it willingly. Aragorn tore his mouth away from Legolas´s hungry kiss and while the elf easily moved to his neck, the man leaned back, knowing well he would land on his back.

It did not take long before he hit the ground and Legolas looked up. His blue eyes had darkened with lust and he looked at Aragorn approvingly. "You did not have to lay down simply for me." His voice was a husky whisper but it did not make Aragorn blush.

The man had transferred his gaze to the surounding area before it locked again with Legolas´s and the man whispered. "I think they are looking for us." The elf slowly got up before he cocked his head to the side. It was not long before his sensitive ears picked up the sound of voices calling for them. They were soft but getting closer and after signing softly, Legolas looked down to see Aragorn sitting up. The man gave him an almost apologize shrug of the shoulders before placing a hand on the elf´s shoulder and then he was gone. Gone to meet the people, leaving Legolas to his own thoughts.

Thoughts that were heated still from the kisses exchanged between him and Aragorn. Still lost in thought he waited until the fire burned down, hoping his own inner fire would burn down as well. After a while he decided to go back, taking slow and unsteady steps back towards the camp.

He sought out the company of Gimli and for once was glad the dwarf did not ask questions which he could not answer. His answers to the question and the bantering of his companion was slow and lacking in energy. For once Legolas did not volunteer for the watches, he merely wished to sleep, perhaps dreams could stop him from feeling this way.

He was deep in thought when he felt Gimli´s hand on his upper arm. "What is the matter, laddie? You seem to be somewhere else with your mind." Legolas gave the dwarf a slow smile before he answered. "I am weary, Gimli. I merely wish to rest and disappointed perhaps because there is no battle to turn my mind away from." He offered Gimli the half truth, it was not what he was disappointed for.

The dwarf nodded and for the rest of the evening Legolas was left alone. It was not long afterwards when all the riders and soldiers went to sleep and the watches were set, Legolas went to his bedroll as well. He curled up with a light blanket over him and hoped sleep would come to him soon.

It was not long afterwards that eventually the endless speeches of Merry tuned down as well, as the hobbit went to sleep. Legolas could still hear Theoden talking to Eomer. The elf closed his eyes, perhaps he should try to sleep like a mortal with his eyes closed. At once dreams and memories swallowed him, memories of his home and dreams filled with Aragorn. The elf gave a tired groan, tonight would be no different then the previous nights.

He startled when he felt a hand on his arm and turned, he found himself looking in Aragorn´s eyes. They sparkled with mischief and before the elf could ask what the matter was, Aragorn had clasped a hand over his mouth. "Hush, less you wish for them to hear us. Come, you seek release, do you not? I have come to offer it to you." The man rose smoothly and walked away, looking over his shoulder to see if Legolas came after him.

The elf shuddered in ignorance before rising as well and following Aragorn once more out of the camp. The soldiers did not raise the alarm, for they knew the two friends usually went scouting long after everyone had gone to his or her rest.

Aragorn led Legolas well beyond the eyesight of even the keenest of men before he turned. There was nothing but honesty in the man´s eyes and Legolas felt his body relax. They merely stood there before Aragorn crossed the distance between them and placed his hand on Legolas´s chest. The taller elf watched as a smile hinted at Aragorn´s face before the man spoke. "Your heart is racing, you must be nervous. What will happen if I do this?"

The next moment soft lips touched his own and Legolas relaxed even further. When Aragorn broke away from him, his hand still resting on Legolas´s chest, he answered. "It slowed down. But it is not about this. I woke you to offer you release, if you will have me?"

"Yes, Aragorn, I shall have you." Legolas answered softly, tilting the man´s head some before slowly and lightly kissing his jaw. Aragorn shuddered against him and Legolas nearly laughed when the man´s beard tickled his skin. The next moment Aragorn had seized his mouth and roughly kissed him, nearly driving Legolas insane.

Aragorn soon started to unbutton his tunic, pushing the cloth out of the way. He worked his way down the elf´s neck, placing butterfly kisses everywhere he went. Legolas inhaled softly, he felt a sudden need to gasp for breath before he pushed Aragorn´s head against his skin and growled. "Do not stop, for if you do, so the Valar help me..." He got no further when Aragorn roughly seized his mouth by kissing it and broke away to say. "I heard quite enough from you."

The elf shut his mouth but could not help the moan that escaped him when Aragorn´s hungry mouth found his nipple and sucked on it gently. "More, Aragorn, more. Do not stop." The elf softly encouraged, careful of keeping his voice low. Legolas felt like his whole skin was on fire while Aragorn continued his working his skils to drive the elf blissfully insane.

His soul soared higher then the highest mountains upon Middle Earth, knowing the only man in the world who could make him feel this way was also doing everything possible to change the feelings around. He found Aragorn lightly slapping his face and he smiled at his friend before bringing their faces together again, allowing the human to kiss him.

He could see Aragorn´s smile when the man broke away. "I will always love you, Legolas, no matter what direction my path may lead me on." Aragorn´s voice was a soft whisper and it made the elf smile. "I will be there to share the path with you, meleth-nin, as a friend or more if it can be arranged." Legolas vowed, he could see the uncertain smile on Aragorn´s face.

"Did it help to bring you release?" The question was once again soft and Legolas smiled again. He though for a moment before he answered. "Yes, you did. I feel more at peace then I have ever done before even if you did not bring my release in the body sense of the word. And you do not need to." Legolas answered, adding the last bit before Aragorn could say anything else.

The man smiled before lazily kissing the elf again. There was no hurry in the kiss and it made Legolas´s skin tingle all over. "I love you, Aragorn, may you remember it." He whispered before he could contain himself. There was a smile on the man´s face that would have shamed the sun before he pulled the elf up to his feet and together they walked back towards the camp and their destinies.

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