So wow, thank you so much for all your feedback and I am so happy that you are enjoying the story so far! Heres some more :) Sorry this is a bit shorter, next one will be longer.
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Truth Comes Out
The fellowship huddled together, weapons drawn as they stared in terror at the gruesome creatures that surround them. Legolas leaned heavily on Boromir, gripping tightly to one of his blades. The orcs before him started to grunt and grumble as something pushed its way through their disorganised ranks. The elf's heart raced as he lifted his blade up in front of him. Boromir noticing this action turned his attention to the elf and then followed his eye line to a large orc that now stood in front of them. His red eyes stood out in the dim light of Moria. He could feel the elf shaking in fear and pulled him back slightly.
'Who are you?' he asked, drawing the attention of the rest of the fellowship.
'I have come to kill that elvish scum.' he spat as he stepped closer to the group 'he escaped me once, he will not again.'
Aragorn pushed his way through the fellowship so that he stood in front of Boromir and Legolas, his sword at his side as he glared at the orc.
'You will have to go through me first.' Growled that ranger.
'So be it.' It replied.
Legolas pushed himself off of Boromir and limped to Aragorn's side. His eyes seemed to glow as he glared at the foul creature.
'You will not harm them.' he said, pushing through the pain.
The orc howled in amusement, throwing his head up before drawing his black sword and taking a step towards the wounded elf. Legolas raised his hand in front of him, his face stern. The creature stopped in his tracks, his face changed from one of amusement to surprise.
'I said you shall not harm them.' the elf spat, straightening himself as he let his hand wielding the knife fall to his side.
'Legolas? What are you doing?' Quizzed Aragorn as he looked at his friend in confusion.
The elf did not reply, his eyes fixed on the orc. The creature charged and Legolas shouted something that the ranger did not hear. A bright white light filled the room and the orcs flew backwards, squealing in fear. It was over in a second and the ones that lived scurried back up the columns they'd emerged from. The elf stood panting, his whole body heaving as he fell to his knees in exhaustion. Aragorn dropped to his side, his eyes wide in shock, but before he could quiz Legolas further, a deep rumble filled the room. The elf's eyes flicked up, tears slipping down his pale cheeks as he raised his head in the direction of the noise. The grumble sounded again, sending vibrations through their bodies.
'What is this new devilry?' asked Boromir, looking at Gandalf in fear.
Gandalf raised his head slowly as a pale orange light started to leak through the pillars that littered the city.
'A Balrog, a demon of the ancient world. This foe is beyond any of you RUN!' he stated as he turned and lead the Fellowship on.
Aragorn scooped Legolas up in his arms, feeling the shakes that wracked the elf's tired body. They ran as fast as they could as the light got closer and closer. They came the end of the vast cavern and Gandalf motioned for them to run towards a small archway. The ranger and the wizard managed to scale down the steps, the thunderous footsteps of the Balrog shook the mines behind them. Gandalf leaned heavily on the wall in an attempt to catch his breath, and Aragorn turned to look at him with eyes filled with concern.
'Gandalf?'
'Lead them on Aragorn. The Bridge is near!' replied the Wizard as he placed a comforting hand on the ranger's shoulder, looking at him and then to the unconscious elf in his arms 'You must get our dear Legolas out of here.'
Aragorn hesitated for a moment before nodding and carrying the elf down the worn stone stairs after the rest of the fellowship. He felt Legolas stir in his arms and he looked down to see the elf staring at him in fear.
'I can walk Mellon-nin.' He said, as motioned for the ranger to put him down.
Aragorn hesitantly put his friend down, steadying the elf as he tried to find his balance.
'Aragorn we have a problem.' Said Boromir as he grabbed the Ranger's shoulder.
Aragorn turned his attention to the Gondorian and then to the large gap between them and the rest of the staircase.
'It will be too far for the Hobbits to jump.' Stated Boromir.
'And the Dwarf.' snorted Legolas in amusement.
Gimli grumbled in distaste at the Elf's joke but said nothing. Legolas limped to the front of the group, his eyes judging the distance before he leapt, holding back a yell as he reached the other side. Biting his lip and forcing the pain back he turned to face the rest of the fellowship that were staring at him in shock.
'Gandalf?' he said Softly as he waved for the wizard to jump.
Gandalf bent his knees and with all the strength he had left, jumped across the wide gap to Legolas' waiting arms.
'Legolas, we must take about what happened back there.' said the Wizard as he looked the elf in the eyes with a look Legolas had never seen before.
'We shall.' was the elf's reply as he nodded at Gandalf.
An arrow bounced off the floor at their feet and they looked up to see orcs firing at them from afar. Legolas drew an arrow and fired back, killing the orc instantly. Boromir grabbed both Merry and Pippin and with a yell of determination jumped to the other side, Legolas and Gandalf catching them as they landed.
'Sam!' Shouted Aragorn as he motioned for the Hobbit to come to him, grabbing the Halfling and throwing him to the other side to be caught by Boromir as Legolas continued to fire arrows at the orc archers.
Aragorn then turned to Gimli who was readying himself to leap, putting his hand up as Aragorn tried to grab him.
'Nobody tossed a dwarf.' stated Gimli as he leapt, barely reaching the other side.
Legolas reached out but could only grab hold of his beard as the Dwarf toppled backwards, nearly falling into the Abyss below.
'Not the beard!' shouted the Dwarf, as he fumbled for something to grab onto.
Legolas managed to grab Gimli and pulled the dwarf to safety before the stairs beneath Aragorn and Frodo began to crumble, making the chasm between them and their companions even larger.
'Steady! Hold on!' said Aragorn as he held onto Frodo.
Legolas stared at them in shock, desperately trying to find a way to get them to safety. A huge crash sounded behind them and they turned to see a huge boulder bread through the stairs behind them. The ranger pulled the Hobbit close to him as he felt the Hobbit fight to keep his balance.
'Hang on!' he shouted again as he fought to keep himself on the wobbling stricture.
Gandalf watched helplessly as the stairs beneath the ring bearer and ranger's feet threatened to throw them into the darkness below.
'Lean forward.' Instructed Aragorn as he moved forward, still clinging to the Hobbit.
Frodo did as he was told and they felt the broken stairway start to move towards the rest of the Fellowship, Legolas' arms wide as the Ranger leapt forward with the Hobbit in hand to safety. Aragorn gave the elf a look of appreciation before it changed to one of concern. Legolas was struggling to hide his pain now and he allowed Aragorn to help him down the rest of the stairs towards the Bridge.
'Over the Bridge!… Fly!' Shouted the wizard as he ushered them on.
Fire erupted from the large chasm behind him and a monstrous horned creature revealed itself. Its large black body burned hot with yellow flames, roaring in the Wizards face. Gandalf stood before it, its hot breath on his face as he fought to keep his eyes on it. It took a step forward and Gandalf turned an ran after the rest of the Fellowship. They careful ran across the Narrow bridge that lay between them and safety. Legolas pushed Aragorn on.
'It will be fine Estel, Go.' he said as he smiled at the ranger weakly.
Aragorn did not believe the elf but he nodded and sprinted on ahead, meeting Boromir at the end before turning his attention to the elf that limped across. Finally, he made it to the end before turning to see Gandalf stood in the middle, his sword and staff raised at the Balrog as to squared up to the Wizard in a show of strength.
'You cannot pass!' shouted Gandalf, holding his staff higher.
'Gandalf' screamed Frodo.
Legolas stood and watched in shock, unable to move, unable to speak as he watched helplessly.
'I am the Servant of the Secret Fire. Wielder of the Flame of Anor.' Continued the Wizard as his staff began to glow, forming a white dome around him.
The Barlog formed a blazing sword in his hand as he held a whip in the other.
'The dark fire will not avail you… Flame of Udûn!' finished the Wizard as the Balrog swung his sword at the Wizard.
Legolas took a step forward, his sapphire eyes prickling with tears.
'Go back to the shadow!'
The creature took a step forward, its cloven food sending shocks through the dusty ground.
'YOU SHALL NOT PASS!' Shouted Gandalf as he raised his staff and sword, banging the bass of his staff on the ground as the white light grew stronger.
Legolas raised his hand again, closing his eyes as he mouth words under his breath. Aragorn looked to see Legolas shaking as his skin began to gleam in the dim light.
'Legolas' said the Ranger, despair touching his voice.
The Balrog stepped forward again, the bridge giving way beneath its hefty weight and it fell into darkness. Legolas let his hand fall as he breathed a sigh of relief, but it was short lived as the creatures whip wrapped itself around the wizard's ankle and pulled him down. Gandalf clung onto the edge of the broken bridge, desperately trying to him himself to safety. Legolas dropped to his knees, his hand outstretched as he tried everything he had to pulled the Wizard to safety, but he couldn't. Gandalf looked at the elf with sad eyes, his pale blue ones locked with the elf's sapphire orbs.
'Fly you fools!' he said, and then he was gone.
Legolas knelt there, frozen as he stared at the spot the wizard had just been. He could hear the muffled sounds of someone screaming, then he felt the rough hands of someone pulling him to his feet. He watched as the bridge disappeared from view as he was dragged up the stone stairs to safety. The natural light of day could not ever pull him from the daze that he was now fixed in.
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Well, hope you liked it, need to update a different story but I promise I will get the next chapter for this one up soon :)