Elf Graces an All
Rei was sitting in front of a fire, it had been a few hours since he woken up, it was now night-time and the group had individually spoken to him, introducing themselves. The four children he first thought were in fact not children, they were in fact older than himself, they were Hobbits, or halflings. Rei was fascinated by them, they were rather amusing to watch especially Pippin, who was so child like he couldn't help but laugh at him. Other than Pippin there was Merry, who was always attached to Pippins hip, being best friends. Then there was Frodo and Sam, those two seemed to be attached by the hip for completely different reasons. It was obvious they were in love.
On his left was Legolas, he was in fact a elf, who Rei found himself being fond of. Legolas was so carefree and cared for nature but was very good with his bow and arrow. On his right was the short man who was actually a dwarf, Gimli. At first the dwarf didn't seem to like Rei but it was soon resolved when it came out Rei wasn't an elf. It seemed elves and dwarfs did not get on, Rei wasn't sure he even wanted to know the reason.
Next to Legolas was the four hobbits and next to them was a man, not Aragorn no. This man, Boromir was far different, his aura was darker, full of need and greed. Rei was rather wary of him, his eyes lingered on Rei's body rather too much, full of lust, and it made Rei's body shiver unpleasantly. Next to Gimli was the old man, who was actually a wizard like Rei first thought. Gandalf, he believed Rei was indeed from another world, but had no idea how to get him back.
Then...well then there was Aragorn, he was sitting opposite Rei on the other side of the fire. His eyes would not leave Rei's, but unlike Boromir's, his was kind and gentle. Rei found it hard to turn away from him, but he blushed every time none the less. He brought Legolas' cloak further around him, hoping no one could hear his heart beating rapidly.
"What are we going to do now?" the rough voice of Gimli spoke.
Everyone was silent, they all knew the journey was dangerous with or without Rei. Rei looked around the fellowship with unease. "Were are you all going?" He spoke clearly. Once again the group remained silent until Aragorn spoke
"Were going to Mordor" "Ara-" "No Gandalf, he has the right to know where we are heading before he decides to join us" Aragorn said sternly at the old wizard, though Aragorn never wants to let this beautiful creature go, he does not want to put his life in danger. "Mordor is a dark place. Its blocked out by black gates that are guarded by more than just orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Aragorn repeated the words Boromir said in the council meeting earlier that day. He spoke lowly, giving Rei chills
"W-what are orcs?" Rei asked timidly
"Orcs were once Elves" Legolas took over "Dark elves, their mind poisoned by Sauron"
"He is the owner of a powerful ring" Aragorn came back in, standing up "One ring of great power, one ring to rule them all" Aragorn walked over to Frodo "We currently now have that one ring. But we intend to destroy it"
"Why?" Rei questioned "If its so powerful why destroy it?"
"Over two thousand years ago Sauron had middle earth in the palm of his hands" Aragon turned to look at Rei "This power it too much for anyone to bear, it will slowly destroy your mind, control you" Aragorn spoke "It needs to be destroyed, trust me on this" Rei could only nod, he did trust this man.
Aragorn gave a single nod back before he walked away to take the first watch. Slow many of the fellowship went to their own makeship beds, Gimli and Legolas the only two staying besides Rei. With little hesitation Rei stood up, letting the cloak fall from him, and he followed the ranger.
"So...what part do you play?" He asked once he sat beside the man
Aragorn looked over at Rei in surprise before he looked down at his sword, that rested upon his lap. "There is a kingdom here, called Gondor. When the great battle first started the king was killed. It was then that his son Isildur, picked up his father's sword and destroyed Sauron." Aragorn went silent for a moment "He went to destroy the ring but...he took the ring, promised to use it for the greater good. Many years passed, when Isildur and his men were ambushed by a pack of orcs. There he used the ring to flea whilst his men were getting slaughtered. It was there the ring abandoned Isildur leaving him to die"
Rei was silent as he listened to the story. But when Aragorn said nothing else he frowned "This doesn't mention how your involved" He mumbled softly
"I'm Isildur's heir, his blood runs through my veins"
Rei's mouth formed a 'o' as it clicked in his head. He was silent for a few moments he knew what troubled the male "You are not Isildur" He mumbled making Aragorn looked down at him.
Aragorn smiled down at Rei, and didn't hesitate to put his arm around him when he saw Rei starting to shiver "We'll see" He mumbled softly, smiling as he felt Rei snuggle into his side. Aragorn rested his cheek against the top of Rei's head "Whether you decide to join us or not Rei is completely up to you, but if you do decide to join us I will protect you no matter what, you have my sword...and my heart" When he heard no reply Aragorn looked down and smiled, seeing Rei fast asleep "Goodnight...my beautiful creature" He whispered kissing the top of Rei's head.
Slowly night turned to day and Aragorn couldn't sleep, his watch had ended hours ago yet his mind wouldn't rest. So he took up Rei watching. It was simple really. All he did was watch Rei as he slept, and boy didn't he sleep beautifully. Aragorn was far too busy concentrating on watching Rei he failed to sense Legolas sneaking up on him. This caused him to jump out of his skin and glare at Legolas, who brushed it off with a light chuckle
"You better be careful Aragorn he might wake up" Legolas nodded his head to the side and both he and Aragorn walked off just on the outskirts of camp "What are you doing Aragorn?"
The man frowned "What is it you mean?"
"I mean...why are you falling for him? What about Arwen? I thought you loved her?"
"I do...but only as a sister. She knows this Legolas, you know me! I would never do something without reason. Besides she has left middle earth with the rest of the elves" Aragorn spoken fast "I don't want to hurt him Legolas, I know you have bonded with him too. Not the same as me but as a sibling, I see it. He has that effect on us all" Aragorn spoke in a whisper tone "I believe he has something that'll save us all"
Legolas was quite for a few moments. Yes he knew that Aragorn had only loved Arwen as a sister, but he didn't know he had told her so, after all he was still wearing that jewel that she gave him "If you hurt him Aragorn I won't hesitate to kill you" He mumbled as he stormed off.
Aragorn sighed as he watched the elf go over to Rei, who was just waking up.
Rei groaned as he sat up blinking his eyes open. They widened for a second before everything rushed back to him and he sighed "So it wasn't a dream" He mumbled to himself
"Nope" Legolas smiled at him as he sat next to him "Your hair is a mess in that wrap" He chuckled lightly as he watched Rei fuss about unwrapping his hair letting it get tangled. Legolas laughed even more "Here...let me" Legolas knelt behind the neko and untangled the knots "Your hairs so soft" Legolas mumbled gently "Lets leave it out, you look so much better, and I think it'll be safer for you if we let people think you were an elf"
Rei nodded gently letting the elf fix his hair. Once finish he stood up and smiled "Look elf like now?"
Legolas laughed "You do not have the graces to be a elf yet...but I suppose that will be over look" He smiled softly as he too stood up. "Have you decided what you are going to do yet?" Rei shook his head "Yes I suppose it his a tough decision to make...but I think you should stay with us, it might be more dangerous for you to be on your own"
Rei nodded, he had thought of this. His eyes looked around the group, who where just waking up, his eyes locked on to Aragorn's which made him shyly smiled which was returned with a soft one. "I think I would like that" He spoke to Legolas, still looking at Aragorn.