Rated M for violence and sexual encounters in this chapter

Disclaimer: The characters all belong to the master Tolkien and this is only being written for my own enjoyment and hopefully yours. No money or profit involved

A Cage of a Different Kind

Chapter five

The evening came quickly and everyone gathered in the great dining hall. Eowyn looked around trying to find Legolas but her attention was redirected when her Uncle called for silence. "I cannot stand here and listen to this again." she thought as she made her way out the side door to the courtyard beyond.

"I leave all of you in the capable hands of my niece Eowyn. She will guide and aid you in my absence." Eowyn could barely hear the last of her Uncle's announcement. She was sure there would be repercussions for her absence but right now she did not care. "Why is there such a double standard where I am concerned? Does my training count for nothing when swords are needed?" she thought in dismay.

A murmur arose for it was unusual for a woman to be left in charge and she shook her head in disgust. "Talent counts for nothing when weighed against gender." she murmured quietly as she made her way off the patio and into the small garden seeking escape.

"Every able bodied man will leave tomorrow to ride to the aid of Gondor. Our land is facing an evil unheard of since the rings were created and we must stand together if we have any hope of surviving. Now, a toast to the brave men who died defeating the dark at our gates and to the men who will be protecting us from Sauroman in the coming battle, we honor you." Théoden finished and all raised their glasses. A cheer went up as everyone started to relax and enjoy themselves.

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Legolas had watched her sweep into the room, her golden hair cascading down her back. Her gown was a gossamer white with a fitted bodice. The clinginess of the fabric held to her curves while the filmy overshift swayed seductively when she moved. His breath was taken away and his heart was pounding in anticipation of finally talking to her again. Legolas noticed her exit and he was barely able to listen to Théoden. As soon as the king was finished speaking he spun and started toward where he saw her disappear.

"Where do you think you are going Laddie?" Gimli's voice boomed and stopped the elf in his tracks.

Legolas cringed and turned to the dwarf. "I am in need of some air Gimli. I will be back shortly."

"I don't think so cowardly elf. First you lose to me on the battle field and now you flee from my drinking challenge!"

Legolas craned his neck to see whether Eowyn was still outside and answered rather curtly. "I would have no trouble drinking you under the table dwarf and I will be back shortly to prove it."

Before Gimli could reply, Legolas rushed past him and out the door to the patio.

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Eowyn had been lost in her own thoughts when she was surprised by some men she had never seen before entering the garden. All of Rohan had been moved into the fortress and everyone had access to all areas of the keep, especially during the celebration. The look of them made her uneasy and she decided to return inside. Just as she was beginning to leave, one of them spoke.

"How about a little kiss shield maiden? I hear your attentions are quite popular as of late." A scruffy man said as he ambled towards her. She was taken aback by both his words and boldness. Noticing she was quite alone out there she decided to speak authoritatively to them as she continued to inch her way to the doorway.

"Do you know who you address? There are many here who would take your head off for a comment like that, me included." Eowyn's spine tingled as she realized she was without a weapon. "Obviously these men are already well into their cups." she thought.

One had shifted around to effectively cut off her escape so left with no alternative Eowyn put her back to a nearby tree as they started to surround her.

"Does that mean you won't kiss me? I heard you had that elf in your room for days. I just want a little attention." She turned her head in disgust at the smell of stale ale on his breath. It seemed to offend him. "Whatever you did to that fancy looking elf, you can do to me. I am sure you will enjoy it, better probably." His words were slurred as well, confirming Eowyn's suspicions. Even after the help the elves had given, they were still regarded with prejudice and some loathing. Most men hated what they did not understand.

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Legolas had hurried to the patio and stopped short when he saw Eowyn surrounded by three men. His superior elven hearing allowed him to catch that last comment and his blood ran cold with fury. Before he could even move he watched in amazement as Eowyn slammed her fist into the man's face, whirling as the other two advanced. She kicked one in the stomach doubling him over just as the third one tried to pin her against the tree. She kicked him in the shin so hard he loosened his grip and by that time, Legolas had grabbed him by the shoulders and thrown him roughly to the side. The man smashed against a nearby tree and slid down to the ground senseless. The first man had recovered and tried to jump on Legolas. "Coming to your whore's rescue?" he snarled as Legolas whipped around and struck him forcibly in the neck. The man gasped and his hands flew to his throat as he tried to get a breath through his damaged windpipe. The last man quickly took in the condition of his friends and with very little encouragement he helped them run the other way. Legolas started to pursue them but Eowyn grabbed his arm. "They are not worth it. Let them go." She had never seen him when he was enraged and she was surprised when he turned and caught her in his arms.

"You are not harmed are you?" He asked her, concern written all over his face as he examined her intently.

"Do I detect a bit of admiration as well?" She thought. "They are definitely the ones that have been harmed." she said as she fell into his embrace, burying her face in his silver tunic, the thought of what had almost happened making her shake slightly.

"I am so sorry Eowyn. It seems I have brought you nothing but pain since your act of kindness." The sadness in his eyes almost brought tears to hers as he tried to calm her.

She drew a deep breath and pulled back. "I regret nothing my lord except perhaps..." Eowyn looked down, not sure how to continue.

"What do your regret my lady?" Legolas asked softly.

"Was there fear in his eyes?" she wondered as she looked up and searched his face. "I regret my reaction to...this..." and she reached up and clasped her arms around his neck, raising her lips to his.

The shock barely registered over the joy Legolas felt as he wrapped his arms around her once again and pulled her close, returning the kiss passionately. Her breathing quickened and she parted her lips to allow his demanding tongue to explore her mouth. He caught his breath as her hands gently caressed the sensitive tips of his ears.

She pulled back again and gazed into his eyes. "I have missed you. I don't know what came over me the other morning. I ..."

Legolas lay his finger gently on her lips, "Please, you do not need to say another word. I think I understand."

She looked at the beautiful being in front of her and wanted only to give herself to him.

"We have much to talk about but this is too public a forum. Follow me." Her decision made she left herself no time to regret or rethink it.

Joy mingled with surprise surged through the elf as she grabbed his hand and led him back into the hall.

Gimli and Aragorn saw Legolas return to the room in the company of Eowyn. Gimli started to call out to him when Aragorn clamped his hand over his mouth. The dwarf struggled, sputtering, "What...Why are you..?"

Aragorn bent down and said quietly, "Let him go Gimli that is what his heart desires."

Gimli looked again and a sly smile came over his face. "I think it is more than his heart that desires that Aragorn."

Aragorn rolled his eyes and cuffed him on the head.

Gimli sputtered good naturedly. "No one strikes a dwarf without punishment, you will have to take that flighty elfs place ranger. Join me in a drink and let's see if men can hold a candle to dwarves when they drink."

Aragorn laughed and picked up a pint shaking his head in resignation.

Eowyn quickly pulled him down the now familiar corridor that lead back to her room. Legolas' heart beat quickened as he realized where they were going. He stopped her at the door and turned her towards him.

"Isn't this where our trouble began?" he whispered as he lowered his lips to hers once again.

She returned his kiss as she eased her door open. He glanced in to see a soft glow emanating from the room. A small fire burned in the fireplace and he realized that he had not really looked at her room even though he had spent a few days there. It was much more feminine than he remembered and he caught his breath at the inviting silks and satins that draped the bed with an implied invitation...

She laughed softly, hesitating a moment before she drew him into the room. "I have much to make up for..."

He almost stumbled in his excitement but quickly recovered once more gazing upon the woman that had so completely engaged his heart and with a smile and quick thanks to the Valar for his good fortune he swept her into his arms and carried her to the bed. "And I shall make you pay all night..."

She noticed his slight wince as he set her down but before she could say anything, he lowered himself to her side and took her face in his hands kissing her deeply. Her body melted to his and she thought her heart would stop when he slid his hand down and softly cupped her breast. She gasped and he hesitated searching her eyes for her consent. Time seemed to stop and Eowyn felt as if she was balanced upon a precipice, her fate, her very life depended on her reply.

"I give you all of me."

She watched the look of joy pass across his face and she groaned in ecstacy as his gentle touch became more urgent. She brushed her hips against his pelvis and felt his growing arousal. A moment of panic passed over her but she pushed it away as he helped her out of her gown all the while leaving tiny kisses on her neck, arms and chest. Sensations she had never even imagined tingled through her body as he took one of her nipples in his mouth swirling his tongue around the sensitive mound alternating between sucking and nipping. "By the Valar, why had I never realized how wonderful this is!" She mused just before all conscious thought left her. Soon he was moving his lips down to her stomach exploring her curves. His tongue laved her belly button and she gasped her pleasure while her hands brushed the delicate tips of his ears. She felt him shiver in pleasure as well, she really had no idea elves ears were so sensitive and she continued to lightly stroke them as the elf shuddered with need. She quickly decided that she was not going to be the only one bare as the day she was born so she lifted his tunic over his head and ran her hand over the taunt muscles of his chest, carefully avoiding the bandages still wound around his midsection. She teased his nipples with her fingers until he groaned.

"Eowyn, continue like this and you will undo me..."

"Are you still in pain?" she asked, concerned that her movements might have caused him discomfort.

"Nay, that is not what I meant. I am healing quite well." He chuckled at her innocence but paused long enough to unlace his leggings and wriggle out of them. He stood for a moment as they both drank in the beauty of the other, she peeking shyly from beneath her lashes and he gazing boldly as her amazing curves. He could tell that she was becoming a little uncomfortable with his intense scrutany so he laid down by her side once again and held her in his arms. She reveled in the feel of his toned chest but wanted to see him so she rose and moved over him, her golden hair tickling his chest. She sat back on the bed and they both took a another moment just to admire each other. Eowyn felt like it was her turn to give him pleasure but she really was not sure where to begin so she hesitantly took his elfhood in her hand and started to run her hand up and down the length of the shaft. The elf's eyes were half shut by now and his breathing had quickened. Still very unsure of herself she murmured apologetically "I am new at this so please tell me if I am doing anything wrong."

"Oh Eowyn, nothing you could do right now could possibly be wrong." he managed as his breath caught and his eyes widened. Eowyn threw caution to the wind, and lowered her head, taking him hesitantly in her mouth and started to suck and tickle him.

"I can't...I'm...oh Eowyn..."

She was a little startled as the hot spurt erupted in her mouth. She swallowed, trying to control her gag reflex and was pleasantly surprised at the agreeable taste of him.

He eased her up and smiled. While he had been with many more experienced elleths he had never had his heart touched so completely. The fact that she was totally naive was so endearing he could only lay there smiling. Eowyn watched as varing emotions played across his face until a pleased smile graced his perfect lips. She did not think she had ever seen him so relaxed.

"Now it is your turn fair shield maiden." he whispered as he kissed her deeply, tasting himself still on her lips. He eased her back onto the pillows and his hand slipped gently between her legs. Her eyes widened and she stiffened a bit but he whispered soothingly to her and started to fondle her bud as his mouth continued to ravage hers. He moved slowly down her body worshipping every inch of her until he brushed the inside of her thighs with his tongue. Eowyn had never felt like this before and Legolas delighted in her reactions to every new sensation.

She opened herself to him with a sweet sigh and he gently sought out her secret place. Her hips rose as he delighted her and shivers ran up and down her body. Just as she was about to go over the brink, he lifted his head and raised himself over her, his penis quivered against her mound and their eyes met. The question in his was answered when she opened herself wider and helped guide him inside her. They both gasped as she took in his length completely and the initial pain turned quickly to pleasure as he moved gently inside her, watching her face the entire time.

The fact that she had given herself to him alone almost overwhelmed him and he bent his head down and kissed her breathing "thank you my love" into her ear as his hips started moving faster. She couldn't help moaning and calling out his name as he took her with him into bliss.

They lay there panting against each other, a thin sheen of sweat bathing them both.

He continued to make love to her again and again, filling her with his seed until they fell asleep in each other arms - the rest of the world forgotten.

Wow, it took a while to get that one done - now you realize why I put an M rating. Hope you enjoyed - much more to come!

I am having problems with the formating - when I upload a chapter it takes all of my extra spacing out. I have tried to add xxxx's and - to help with scene transitions but as soon as I save - it deletes them. If anyone knows what I am doing wrong - please enlighten me. I am going to see if I only save this last time - keep your fingers crossed!