Title: Only Me

Author: Elendriel

Characters: Legolas, Frodo, Lorin, Lothlien, and Bilbo

Summary: Legolas paid Frodo a visit after 7 years of departure at Rivendell.

Warning: This story is AU. Frodo is 12 years and live with Bilbo since His parents drowned in the river when he was 5 years old. This is the sequel to 'Innocent'. Read it first would make more sense for this story. But if you do not wish to read it, I summarized 'Innocent' in the chapter 1 of 'Only Me'. Go on and read it.

Note: Since my mother language is not English. So please patient with my poor grammar and bad language.

Now, it is time to reply the review, I think

Neth: I'm glad to know that you like 'Innocent'. I would love to see more Legolas / Frodo in ff.net. Actually, I write Legolas/Frodo fic because I do not see fics about them much! Such a good way to find a burden for my busy life. *sigh* well, thanks for reading 'Only Me'

Rachel R.: *Hugs back* Why won't I write the sequel to 'Innocent'? I would not let Legolas and Frodo go easily. They are sooooooooo cute together! *melt* and I love to write about them more.

Gia: hehehe…I'm glad you still read my story. It's really good to see 'Innocent' reader comes to read the sequel and gave me a review. You have no idea how support I feel from you guys. ^ ^

Serafina10: ^_^ I'm sure you are a good person. I'm trying to be good too and get the second chapter as soon as I can. About the visiting the Shire of Legolas, you will find the answer in the story.

Liena: er… I'm sure you already read 'Innocent' and found it very angst about the end of the story. Do not worry about it, honey. This fic should not have angst like that though I'm the angst writer (my friends tell me I am and I agree with them). Only Me shall be light as much as I can.

Tidus2529: You still read my story! I couldn't believe that. I thought you were bored of me and gave up following. For Thranduil, he is very stubborn elf and it's hard to persuade him. Beside, he doesn't have much role in here. So do not bother about his attitude much. Not in this story, of course. Hehehe…

Moi : hehehe….thanks to read it.

Chapter 1: Unexpected encounter

No one would pay attention to the horse trotting on the road if it was not happen in the Shire where a few pony were used and horse was rarely seen in this land. Therefore it was understandable why the hobbits were gaping when they saw the horses galloped on the road in the Shire, not mentioned about the elves on the steed's back who the hobbits never seen. Well, for the traditional hobbits, of course, which Bilbo and Frodo were not counted in this group.

"So long I did not see the Shire. It is still the same as I saw it 230 years ago," The long blond haired elf said. He wore dark blown cloth which matched to his stallion's fur. His bow and quiver were strapped on his back. People might think he had only them as a weapon but if anyone looked more closely, they would see two blades strapped on his waist. He looked around with content to see that everything in this land was peaceful and somehow he felt a warmth crept into his heart. It may because the friendliness that he could feel in the air, the pure spirit of the hobbits that seemed to untainted unlike the other part of Middle Earth. He wondered how long this land would be unaffected from the creeping shadow outside. His companion on the left seemed to ponder the same. He saw the amazement clearly on his expression. Certainly, his younger brother did not travel as much as him though he had more freedom to go anywhere. Yet, the last decade was hard for all Mirkwood elves, the darkness was creeping more into their lands. Thus, as the princes of Thranduil, they had to think of their own land and people first, kept the personal matter later.

"Is it the first time you come to the Shire, is it not, Legolas?"

Legolas startled a bit by the sudden question.

"Of course," He replied Lorin, felt ashamed somehow. He promised Frodo to visit him as much as possible and he determined to keep it. However, when he returned home, his duty as a prince bound him to the court, palace, and border patrol. Beside, elves did not pay attention about time or season much. For them, their time was forever. Thus, many seasons passed by without his noticing until this year that he just realized how long it passed since the last time he saw Frodo, and it was 7 years! What would the hobbit think of him now? Legolas wondered. Certainly, the boy would not angry him for his neglecting promise, was he? Hmm…he could not imagine what it would like when Frodo angry. He did not see the little one angry anyone during his visiting in Rivendell. Only sweet nature, and high and pure spirit of the boy that he could remember. And well, his stubborn too. Legolas was never forgotten that day. How could he forget it? Little boy clung to his neck tightly, almost choked him in the process. His tiny hands clutched on his hair while he announced he would go anywhere with him. It was very sweet of Frodo. Thought about it, they met only a month in Rivendell and Frodo liked him enough to abandon the Shire and follow him back to Mirkwood. Legolas could not help, but felt proud and glad that Frodo thought such highly of him.

"What are you thinking, Legolas? You look so happy," Lorin asked amusingly. "Is it about your little love?"

He brought this topic to talk many times but no avail; Legolas was not the person that one could pry anything from him easily if he did not wish to. So he still had no clue who his brother loved.

"Come on, tell me about her, young one."

"Wait and see, brother," He replied and chuckled at his scowled brother.

Lorin was known as a stubborn elf. He asked about his little love like a hundred of times since they started their travel. And because of his insist asking, he was dragged to Elrond's study by its owner one day while they refreshed themselves in Rivendell.

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The lord of Imladris stared at him seriously.

"Are you going to visit Frodo?"

"Yes, Lord Elrond. 7 years have passed and I did not pay him a visit. The boy must think of me as a liar now." Legolas gave a reason. He respected Elrond as if he was his uncle and knew that the half-elf wished him only good things. Usually, he listened to him but this matter with Frodo, he would see to it himself.

Elrond seemed to realize his determination for he sighed a little. His expression looked somehow defeated and Legolas could see concerning in his eyes.

"I know you promise to visit him as much as possible but it would not do any good for you nor him." Elrond warned. Legolas was young and may not think deeply about the effect of his promise. He may not realize a bit that it had a bond between his and Frodo's souls since the boy helped Legolas escaped from Mandos's claw 7 years ago. While they were discovering from their ordeal, he and Gandalf had discussed this matter. Was the bond bad or good, they could not decide. Only time could tell. And then Legolas made a marriage promise to Frodo which made the link between them more complexity. And now the prince wanted to visit his little fiancé!

Oh why the boy must make this matter more complicate?!

Elrond felt uncharacteristic urged to poke Legolas's head for the headache the elfling gave him.

"Consider about it again, Legolas."

"I have made my decision already, Lord Elrond," Legolas said; felt a little guilty to make his likely uncle worried about it.

"Alright," Elrond gave up; knew that Legolas was a determined elf. It was useless to forbid him. Beside, he did not have relation to him, just an uncle character for him. Left the matter in Thranduil's hand was the better idea. At least Legolas would listen to his father.

"But may I ask you to do something for me?"

"Certainly, Elrond."

"Do not mention your promise with Frodo," This was the only fence he could think of for Frodo and Legolas. If asking who he concerned the most, the answer would be Frodo. The boy was so young and innocent of the world while Legolas was a full grow elf who should know how to take care himself.

"You have my word, Elrond."

Elrond relaxed a bit. Frodo was quite young that time. Certainly, children did not remember things much and he hoped the promise would be one of the forgotten things.

"Have a good journey, Legolas. And do not hesitate to come here anytime you want. Imladris always welcome you."

"Thank you very much, my lord," Legolas bow and stood up to leave the room but Elrond stopped him.

"Please send my greeting to Frodo. Tell him that I would love to see him again one day." Yes, his heart told that he would see Frodo again though not in good circumstance.

Legolas just bowed and left the room to start his journey.

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"Legolas, let us stop here for the night," Lorin said and pulled the horse to stop. They were on the riverbank of Brandywine, the usually calmly river now looked dangerous, the result of thunderstorm 3 nights ago. Though the elves would love nothing more than took a bath and scrubbed the grime off their skin, they would not risk going near the river much. Beside, it was just only 2 days from here to Bag End where they decided to go visiting Bilbo. That was the reason Legolas told Lorin without revealed his promise.

The brothers started unpacking their stuffs from the horses when they heard someone cried. They looked around, searching for the direction of the sound. There in the river, a small hobbit was in the river, trying to swim to the shore. But he was so small and the river was too fierce to fight which was the result of thunderstorm 2 nights ago. Legolas jumped into the river immediately, he reached the hobbit in a minute and tried to guide themselves to the shore. However, the river was too fast and powerful. Even Legolas was a very good swimmer, he could not against it. Therefore the hobbit and the elf floated further down in the river with Lorin ran after them along the shore with rope in his hand.

"Legolas, catch the rope!" Lorin shouted and threw the rope to his brother. Unfortunately, the wave brought it apart from Legolas. Lorin tried many times which was really hard task because he needed to catch up the two in the river, calculated the exact time and place his brother would be and then stopped to throw the rope.

Meanwhile Legolas worried for the safety of the hobbit and himself. He did not give up swimming to the shore. He edged near it little by little and almost caught the rope a few times.

Since Legolas' eyes were fixed on the shore, he did not pay attention about what was before him much which was understandable. Water was just water. Who would expect any obstacle in the water?

"Legolas watch out!" Lorin shouted his warning when he saw the wave brought his brother towards the big root of the tree that protruded in the water.

It was a bit too late. Legolas saw the danger before himself but he did have time to avoid it. He only had time to raise his arm before him to protect himself and the hobbit from full attacked.

"Argh!" Legolas cried. His arm hurt terribly and he doubted it might crack to 2 pieces. Lorin climbed the tree's root quickly and soon he was above the hobbit and his brother.

"Are you alright, brother?"

Legolas moaned as an answer. He let Lorin pulled the hobbit off the river first. The little one was shivering badly because of cold and scare. The hobbit embraced the elf's neck tightly and let Lorin carried him back to the shore. Lorin smiled reassuring before pulled out his cloak and wrapped it tightly around the small body.

"It's alright now, little one. Wait for me here," Lorin said and climbed back on the tree's root to help Legolas. Lorin caught Legolas' uninjured arm tightly as Legolas used his another hand caught the bark of the root in order to help Lorin pulled himself up.

"Urgh!" Legolas cried as he felt a sharp pain ran through his arm. He cradled it to his chest and walked back to the shore where Lorin left the hobbit.

"Thank you very much for helping me, master elves."

Lorin and Legolas surprised to hear the Sindarin from the little one.

Legolas kneeled down before the hobbit and brushed the dark hair off the hobbit's face. The prettiest blue eyes stared back at him with gratitude of his helping and confusing of his weird manner.

"May I know your name, young one?" Legolas asked; his heart beat fast at the possible answer.

"Frodo Baggins, at your service, sir."

To be continued…