Just like old times.
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Summery: Legolas and Aragorn meet an old friend, but it's not the happy reunion they expected.
Okay, a rather short and sweet (actually not that sweet now that I think about it but you know!) chapter this time round but at work today I came up with an idea for the rest of this storyâso no more writers block. This is just a taster of what is to come! Enjoy!
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SirNotAppearingInThisFilm: I'm glad you like it! Hope it wasn't a too long time to wait! Enjoy this chapterâand tell me what you think! Ta chuck
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Mornflower: Thankya chuck! I was a bit worried that it may be a bit slow to begin withâbut I think this chapter is a bit moreâfun! What do you think? Bulgaria was ace ta! Knackerin but ace! Enjoy!
Please keep the reviews coming! They are much appreciated! Okay enough ramblingâonto chapterâer what we up toâok chapter 5!
Trouble Brewing.
"Elia?" Estel questioned nervously.
Elia did not look at them. She focused on keeping her breathing steady. She could feel the sweat prickling on her forehead; just as it had on that nightâ she shook her head, trying to rid her mind of the memories. She buried her head in her hands, pressing the heels of her palms into her eyes. She was still breathing heavily.
She jumped as she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to find herself looking into the eyes of Elladan.
"Mani naa ta?" Elladan questioned her.
"Foeg olor, tu ilve." Elia looked away and rubbed her forehead. Elladan looked at her suspiciously.
"Elia" he began but suddenly all four elves cocked their heads to one side and listened intently. Estel stood listening intently for the reason for his companions listening, and then he heard it. A large group, obviously orcs as they were making so much noice, were moving through the forest in the direction of their camp. All at once, they broke into action, grabbing their packs and heading for the trees. Elladan supported Elia with Elrohir on the other side. Legolas reached the trees first and helped the injured elf into the tree, much to her protesting.
Aragorn was the last to reach the shelter of the trees, having dosed the campfire with water and as he approached their hiding place he heard the orcs, reach he clearing. His pace quickened and he saw his elder brother disappear into the lower branches of a tree. But then his attention was caught when he heard something disturb the undergrowth to his left. Before he knew it, an orc club was being swung at his abdomen, and he heard Legolas cry out.
Legolas helped Elladan onto the lower branches of the tree and then moved his positioning slightly to look for Estel. He saw him running towards them, but then Estel hesitated, at the same time Legolas noticed movement in the scrub near to him. The orc swung at Estel at the same time that Legolas cried a warning to his friend and jumped from the branch and ran to the aid of his friend.
Estel fell to the ground winding, he had been able to avoid the full force of the blow but it had still been enough to knock him down. Then he saw the orc appear above him, raising the club for a second time, but suddenly the orc's expression went blank and he hesitated, looking down at the arrow protruding from his stomach.
Legolas reached for his bow as he ran and fired a perfectly aimed arrow. He reached Aragorn and pulled him to his feet, but before he had time t do anything, the rest of the pack was upon them.
elvish translations:
Mani naa ta: what is it?
Foeg olor, tu ilve: bad dream that's all.
Iccle cliffie for you there! Pls feel free to review and tell me what you thinkâor just use the review as an excuse for some random ramblings, either way I'll be happy! I have an athletics comp tomorrow so I won't be able to get the next chapter up till next week sometime, but reviews may help!
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