Disclaimer is as stated in chap 2.
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When Aragorn returned, they pretended that nothing had happened. Aragorn followed the Lord's instructions and started to try persuading Gimli. Gimli was clear, and knew that he ought to control himself. For the first day and night of persuasion, Gimli refused to give in, ignoring everything that Aragorn told him. Gimli thought it would be a better idea to inform Lord Elrond about Aragorn's actions first. Gimli pretended to be asleep, snoring loudly and with his eyes closed. Once he felt Aragorn tucked under the blanket and slept, Gimli got out of bed carefully and cautiously, hoping not to alert Aragorn. He sneaked out of the room and creeped towards Lord Elrond's home.
Gimli knocked on the door and heard Lord Elrond asking him to enter.
" What is it Gimli? It is late and why haven't you slept? , asked Lord Elrond.
" Erm.. Lord Elrond, actually Aragorn started acting weirdly today. He... He was trying to convince me that all he did was right. He even confessed to spiking in Legolas's drink, making him have hallucinations and regain a bit of his memory. Aragorn told me all..." said Gimli.
" Wait.. Gimli, speak slowly. Tell me from the beginning! " demanded Lord Elrond.
" Aragorn confessed his actions and told me about Mercandan. Then he tried to convince me to meet this orc Lord, and even bring Legolas along. " reported Gimli. Elrond pondered over the matter.
" I want you to follow Aragorn, act like you believe him. No matter what happens, we will follow you guys behind. All of you will be safe. I would kill all the orcs by myself, those who harm my son, those who harm Aragorn! " assured Elrond.
Gimli understood and played along with Aragorn when he asked him the next day. Aragorn was very happy that Gimli was finally on his side. Aragorn knew that he had to bring Legolas the next time he wanted to see the Lord, so for the whole week, he made no attempt to leave the house or find the Orc. The weekend soon came, and Legolas returned home, still dazed.
Aragorn seized the chance quickly, by telling everyone that he wanted to bring Legolas out to a theme park with Gimli. Once the trio left, Elladan, Elrohir and Elrond gathered.
" Aragorn must be bringing them to meet the Orc! " screamed Elladan as he was at a loss, not knowing what to do next.
" Quick, follow them. Elrohir, call the police, tell them that I would message them the location as soon as I find it! " ordered Elrond. Elrohir picked up the house phone and dialled for the police, informing them of the whole situation. The family headed out in a disguise, wearing an unusual outfit, as if they were going to a beach. Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas were not far away. Aragorn knew that everyone had to be unconscious as they travelled to the Lord's home. As they approached the steps, Aragorn knocked Gimli unconscious and left him by the steps. Legolas and him walked up the steps together. Legolas was clueless about what he doing and merely followed Aragorn. Aragorn heard some footsteps as they climbed. He turned back and saw three shadows not far behind. Aragorn stood back with Legolas, and witness Elrond, Elladan and Elrohir emerge from their hiding place.
" What are you doing? Why are you following me? " asked Aragorn. He left Legolas by the rocks on the steps and approached the trio. Without allowing them to have a chance to explain, Aragorn pushed the trio down with a surprise attack. Then he quickly ran up with Legolas and met the Orc.
" My friends followed behind..." confessed Aragorn. The trio had quick feet, getting up immediately and ran to the duo. Without saying another word, the Orc instantly threw some powder from his pocket. The powder flew towards Elrond, Elladan and Elrohir. Once they breathed in, they lost conscious. The powder wasn't poisonous, just that it would let the elves lose consciousness for a few hours.
" So.. I see that you have brought your friend along! " exclaimed the Lord.
" Will you help my friend regain his memory now? " asked Aragorn. All he heard was the Orc and his Lord laughing away.
" Welcome to torture land! I will make your friend regain every single bit of his memory. He will remember it every instant. " jeered the Lord. The next instant, Aragorn lost consciousness.
Legolas was brought to another room, given poison and on the electric chair. The Lord gave him poison whenever Legolas answered his question wrongly.
" So who entered your body? " asked the Lord.
" Myself! " replied Legolas.
" Wrong! It was Sauron, Middle-Age's most powerful Lord. " screamed the Lord. " Inject poison!"
The questions were repeated over and over again, drilling the answers into Legolas's head. It seemed like Legolas had regained his memory, but it was through all the beating and torture that forced Legolas to remember the right answers to his past. Besides poison, the Lord and orcs took turns to whip him and electrocute him. The whole orc army had gathered and took advantage of the dazed elf. As Mercandan wasn't fed to Legolas anymore, he slowly regained his senses and was clearer about what was happening around him.
From numb to pain, the pain tore through every single part of his body. Legolas looked around, regaining his elvish sense and alertness. He was finally back to his normal self. The answers to his past still ring in his head, as he remembered every single thing clearly. Before he even knew it, he saw himself puking out blood. It was an effect from the poison.
" Aragorn! " called out Legolas. Aragorn was the first name that came to Legolas as Legolas found himself in pain and danger. He still trusted Aragorn and thought that he would help him.
Meanwhile, Lord Elrond woke up to find himself locked up in a cell. His twin sons were still unconscious beside him. Thoughts flooded his mind, " Where am I? What happened? " Lord Elrond sniffed the air and managed to find the Orc body odour. Elrond tried to get up, but found himself chained. His twin sons had started to stir by then. The effect of the powder was weakening, resulting in the elves regaining consciousness.