Darkness' Claim, Shattered Heart
A/N Dating 13-02-2013 I started rewriting my other LOTR fic "Facing the Shadows - Loss of the Light" and came to see that this fic was nearly as popular. I can't divide my attention between both fics at the same time and rewrite (and continue this). So I decided for easier reading to at least throw a spellchecker over the fic as it is (I know, I was hasty and didn't have an english spellchecker in those days, I sucked xD). Rewrite of his and continuation probably coming after I finish on the other one.
*Stares dumbfoundly at the reviews... *Blink* So many... *Blink* Uhm thnx...*
~To my faithfull reviewers~
Bradleigh ~ Thnx, I am getting really psyched by all these nice reviews :D
Endurwen en' Kalina ~ *KNOCK* ... uhm, won't really work. He is still standing here yelling... he's irritating me, wait... *Locks Thranduil in the closet and throws away key*. *Sigh* That's better, he needs to cool down a bit. Hey, but the cliffy's good huh? I do love cliffy's, like to write them on the end of each chap, but as I follow LOTR's storyline it ain't always that easy :s. Well, please do enjoy the next chap :D.
Legolas19 ~ Really didn't expect this many reviews, dunno what 2 say exactly... well, thnx!
Shelly Leblanc ~ Well hope you will keep on reviewing the chaps if ya just found me. Have you ever read something else I wrote of LOTR? Have a Facing the shadows fic ready and two more waiting for me to continue it...
Chibi Kitty ~ He's going to die and the story ends... whahahahaha, owh no, sorry, that's not what's going to happen :D Read on and you'll now. I promise to get more action and cliffy's in it in the upcoming chaps when they are finally on the quest.
Yamitano ~ Am I missing something here? Are there so many Yami-persons or am I seeing double or triple because of the reviews? Gheghe, anywayzzzz, thnx.
VJ ~ Cliffy's are fun no, well here's the next chap, you'll see what happens...
Yami Kanis ~ Don't cry, Leggie's gonne be okay. He will just be tortured and broken hearted and will die, but he'll be okay. Sorry, just teasing, read on please, you'll see what happens...
Virginia woolf ~ Y'know I had never written slash nor liked it?! I started reading A/L slashfics when I was out of stories and it kinda attracted me, really luv it now. I try not to make it graphic, but some chaps need it, though I do not intend to inject it in this story. Gheghe, read on :D
LadyIsabelle ~ Euhm, dunno what to say exactly, except for the fact I am greatfull for your review, it fuels me into writing, like so many others do as well. Thnx
Cofi~ Haha, guess you misunderstood me, I wanted that many reviews when I end the story, at the final end. My other FTS fic got I believe 121, I want to top that when I come to this end (which it still soooo far away). Hungary, far away from me, but it's funny, people all over the world read and write fics here at ffnet, strange in some way, but nice. Yeah, perhaps Elrond would be more serious, but I liked him this way, fitted my storyline, gheghe. Please do read on :D Owh, and I revised chap 7 totally, it wasn't right. So, I'm only 2 chaps ahead.. OoOoOoOowh, I need to write some more!
Yami Meij No Minaraikou ~ Another Yami-person. Hmmmmm. But you must not kill the characters, AaAaAaAa. Imagine it, you jumping into the scenary with this humongous knife and killing them all! What if it is Estel? Then what will you do? Haha, strange image though, please do read on :D
GeNo C. Ide1 ~ Owh, thank you so much for liking it, can't here it enough from different peeps. Well, don't beg me, ofcourse I;ll update... See, here it is! Haha, please r&r
On3 ~ Well, hope I don't dissapoint you, here's the next chap. Hope ya like it as well, I promise to inject more adventure and action once they leave Imladris.
VRENDA-SAN ~ Well, it won't be slash if he did not right? He is, promise, when and how I am not going to spoil for ya (don't even know myself), but I will tell you this... Arwen will be sooooo mean! *spoiler* Owh, and thnx for adding me to your author's list, saw it just a few minuts ago :D. Please r&r. Ps I got humongous plans for Helm's Deep and Moria and perhaps at Amon Hen.
A/N Well, those were the reviewers, so many this time. And I luved ready each and every one of them, thank you so much everyone, you are the ones that make the chapters coming, just remember that. You are my fuel, you are the ones breaking down the writer's blocks and keeping them down with every review that comes in. Thank u sooo much!
~Disclaimer~ Any idiot who actually thinks I could make my dream come true of owning Lotr and who actually needs this disclaimer so they will not sue me, is an idiot who makes me cry, 'cause remembering me my dreams of Leggie and Aragorn are only dreams, makes me sad beyond.
~Summary~ Legolas and Aragorn go on the journey to destroy the ring, but things happen and both realise they are more than just friends. But what will it take to let Aragorn realise it in time? A/L Slash.
Chapter Five, Reunited
~Legolas' POV~
I suddenly felt myself being grabbed from behind, someone stood behind me and pulled me upwards, holding my arms strongly behind my back. I felt myself in shock for a moment, paralyzed of the sudden attack on me. I was not suspecting it, not here, in the haven of Imladris!
I tried to remove one of my arms from my attacker's hold, but it would ont budge, no matter how I tried. I then tried to kick my attacker to the ground, but he held quite some distance with his own legs. The thought of calling for help entered my mind, but I did not open my mouth. This was my battle and a strong warrior I was to handle this myself.
I threw my head back, hoping to hit him in the face, but again he had forseen. I saw a glint of dark hair behind me, but that would not help me. I could not do anything! I could move yes, but every move did not losen his grip, nor hurt him so he would release me. I scolded myself for letting one get to me so easily. I occured to me then, my attacker had to be a skilled warrior himself, one whom knew the ways of elves, one who knew how they would try to attack or release themselves from such a grip.
I concentrated for a moment and stopped struggling, I was concentrating my power and after several seconds I was able to create a powerfull outburst, throwing my attacker off me. I turned, quickly getting my daggers into my hands, ready to strike the one who meant harm to me.
When I turned, I saw a dark haired elf laying on the ground, laughing hysterically. I lowered my daggers and resheated them. I sighed,
~Normal POV~
"Elledan, will you ever learn? After all those years of trying over and over again with your brother, you never managed to catch me" Legolas spoke, a smirk upon his face.
"Yes, but this time I got close, right?" the young elf seated himself and from the bushed behind him, Elrohir emerged.
"You two always into mischief, nothing has changed" Legolas mused out loud.
"No, never!" Elledan said laughing.
"He indeed got close this time, my prince. You were unable to release yourself from his hold for almost one minute! This is a new record my brother" Elrohir patted his younger twin on the shoulder.
Legolas laughed and offered Elladan a hand, "Indeed, a new record, but I have still won, you have to train yourself more my friend. Perhaps one day, when I'm old and grey, unable to walk, you might be able to defeat me".
"Make fun of it, if you wish, but I swear, one day I will overcome you and you will not see it coming" Elledan said seriously as he took Legolas' offered hand and stood.
"Welcome to Imladris prince Greenleaf" a rough, but friendly voice sounded, emerging from somewhere behind the twins.
Legolas' eyes lightend as he saw the person whom the voice belonged too. "Estel" the words fell from his lips as a whisper, as he watched the beautifull dark haired man emerge.
A smile was upon the Ranger's lips, a beautifull handsome smile and Legolas found himself smiling back, just as beautifull as the Ranger's. Elrohir and Elledan sensed they were somehow misplaced and they decided to take their leave quietly. Their time to converse with their handsome elven friend would come to pass later.
"I missed your presence as we arrived, I had assumed you were not in Rivendell" Legolas spoke truthfully.
"Ahh, yes, I regret I was not there to give you a welcome you deserve, but I was held up."
"With the fair lady Arwen, I presume" a hint of sadness in Legolas' eyes missed the Ranger's.
"Indeed, she has been more than happy to see me when we arrived some days ago. I have not found the time to spend with her, until recently and I intend to use it wisely, should I take my leave again in few days."
"Hmmmm, then you should return to her and not dwell in my presence" Legolas spoke, sadness clearly ringing unwillingly in his voice.
"No, mellon nin, you too deserve my attention and my time, I have missed your presence by my side as well. The fair lady can wait" Aragorn opened his arms to give his friend a tight hug and Legolas took it.
The words the man had spoken brought hope to the elf's heart, to hear he was as important, if not more to the man as his beloved lady Arwen. But then again, it was false hope, he knew deep within Aragorn would never take his love from Arwen, to give it to him. But at the moment it did not matter to Legolas, here he was in Estel's embrace, enjoying it tremendously.
"How fair you? What have been doing since you left my side?" Legolas spoke as the warmth of the embrace left him.
"Let us take a walk, then I can inform you of what has happend these past weeks" Aragorn put an arm around the elf's shoulders, leading him further into the garden.
Aragorn told the elf of what had happened the past few days. Of the ring, of his meeting with Mithrandir and all that had happened since he had left for Bree to save the halflings. He told the elf of the treason Saruman had brought upon them, minimizing their group of allies, enlarging the forces which had to be fought.
Legolas had been shocked, yet for some reason he had forseen it, in his dreams he had seen various glimps of this, but he had not put them all together until now.
"I see my friend, this does not bode well for us and all of Middle-Earth for that matter. Sauron had been a fierce enemy to my parents and grandparents, I actually was born just when battle had started, just when alliences were made against the dark lord. I was but a little elfling, when he was first defeated. I never thought he would resurrect, I never thought he would form a threat to Middle-Earth ever again." *He chose a the perfect moment ofcourse, I would have to try and delay my misery and pain... I cannot let my people deal with this evil without me* Legolas mused.
"You seem weary mellon nin" Aragorn suddenly noticed he elf was not as he was before, the sparkle in his eyes was not as fierce as it once was and his features showed he was weary. Aragorn wondered why, knowing elves would not grow tired soon.
Legolas did noting but nod absently, "Your room has been made, you can take the rest you so clearly need. My room is just across yours, as always, so you can call me when you need me" Aragorn spoke in worry. The worry missed the elf though, he had strayed into his thoughts a little to far.
"Legolas", the elf's eyes lost their stare and were directed towards the man's face. Aragorn looked into the beautifull blue orbs, knowing he could drown in those, would he stare to long. "Are you well?" he simply asked.
A smile lit the elf's face, "Ofcourse Estel, elves do not grow ill, ofcourse I am well. Just a bit tired and I will retreat myself to my room soon".
Aragorn nodded, "It would do you good, tomorrow we have the entire day to ourselves and after that, the council will be held".
The man led Legolas to his room, taking his leave from the door after another warm embrace. How he had missed his elven friend, how he had longed to see him again. Yet, now that he had seen him, he was not satisfied. His heart wanted more, and his thoughts were not reassured. In fact, his worry of his friend's health only increased, seeing he had lost his sparkle and him being so... tired. It did not bode well, perhaps it was the increasing evil in the southeast, perhaps it was the shock of what he had told him. But he knew Legolas was not one to be shocked and scared easily, so it could not have been that.
Aragorn sighed, perhaps he was seeing it wrong. He retreated himself towards Arwen's room, she would be able to ease his mind...
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"C'mon my friend, awaken, please" Legolas heard words drift into his mind and slowly he felt himself being pulled towards reality. A face soon became clear, a face hovering only inches above his. In an instant, Legolas' heart had jumped in his chest, but he remained still, not wanting to make a first move.
"Legolas? Are you awake?" the worry in Aragorn's eyes let Legolas realise something was amiss.
"Yes" he could only answer, a bit at loss for words.
Aragorn retreated himself from Legolas' vision as he sat upon his knee's next to the bed. "I could not wake you... I came here to do as such, but I found your eyes closed and I feared something had befallen you. But you are awake now and my worry was folly" A sigh escaped the man's lips, letting out all the worry in one breath.
"Indeed, I am fine. I shall make myself ready and I will see you at breakfast" Legolas quickly dismissed the man from his room, fearing the grief and pain he felt in his heart, would become visible to the man. The one thing he feared of happening...
When breakfast had been done, Aragorn's worry increased once more. Legolas had little food on his plate and he had bearly touched it, but he did show any signs of illness or pain, perhaps he was just not hungry. The both of them had decided to take a ride outside of Rivendell, just to bring back some old memories and relax before the council was to be held the next morning.
Legolas and Aragorn stood inside the stables, Legolas speaking softly to his horse and Aragorn saddling his horse and making him ready for the ride.
"It has been only two weeks, yet I long for a new adventure of ours" Legolas spoke.
"Indeed, but this time we must remain in one piece, Both of us have. The council tomorrow requires us alive and well" Aragorn smiled.
Their countless journeys and adventures the both of them had made, often had the outcome of one of them, or both of them being injured. Countless times Elrond and Trimanon, the healer of Mirkwood had to heal them. It was so rare they both remained unharmed, the healers of both realms made sure their herbs were supplied well when the both of them left once more. It was then, the pair of friends were disturbed by a fair elf lady, standing a little angered in the stables.
"You were to leave me for the day? For the entire day?" Arwen spoke, angered and a little grieved.
"I, I wanted to go for a ride with Legolas" Aragorn knew not what to say, to soothe his lady.
"We have so little time together Estel, so little and perhaps by tomorrow we do not have time at all. I wish to be at your side these last untroubled days, nin meleth (my love)" Arwen spoke strong, she was not to take no for an answer.
"Go mellon nin, Tellan' telwan (my friend, until later)" Legolas spoke as he left the stable quietly.
Aragorn was torn, to see his friend leave, whom was so excited and happy only minutes ago, now hurt himself. And his meleth standing there, strong and waiting for him to join her. He left his horse and walked slowly to Arwen's side. Slowly the thought of Legolas' pain drifted away, as he himself felt Arwen's love for him. He smiled at her and softly kissed her, holding her tightly. When the kiss had ended, both smiled in happiness as the left the stables, heading for the House of Elrond.
~Legolas POV~
There she stood and all hope and happiness which had regained since I he had decided to spend the day with me flew away. The cold grief entered me again and I took my leave, knowing Aragorn had to chose to stay with her, knewing that was what he wanted. I knew my voice was torn by my grief, but I could not care less at the moment. Indeed Arwen was right, these last untroubled days I should not try so hard to cover myself up, in the days of trouble it would take enough strenght already.
As I left through the other side of the stables, I watched quietly as Aragorn slowly walked towards his Evenstar, Arwen Undomiel. I could feel how he smiled at her, and I watched as he took her into his embrace, kissing her passionatly, yet soft and gentle.
I held my breath, wanting so much to feel those lips upon mine, wanting so much to be the one he wanted to spend time with. When the left, I collapsed on the ground, tears threatened to fall, but I did not let them. It was enough I had lost my heart, I would not lose my grace and pride. Pain resided in my heart, even more after what I had seen just now. I sighed deeply and decided to leave, to go away and return in the evening, in time some rest before the council.
It would leave me time to think, to regain my composure and heart. Trying to figure out how I was to keep up this facade.
And so I left, jumping upon my horse and galloping quickly out of the valley, away from Rivendell for a while. I knew it was dangerous alone, would I be encountered by many foes, but I took my chances and rode out of the protected lands of Imladris, away from Arwen...
Away from the one whom had my heart and unknowingly shattered it, 'causing my death...
"Estel"
A/N Whahahahahaha, EVIL gnagnagna. Well, bit of a short chapter, but I want to continue alongside the regular storyline. So next chapter, will be before, during and after the council...