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Beta: Aranel


13.

"Gimli," Aragorn called urgently, catching the dwarf's attention at once. "There is something wrong with Legolas."

Gimli sighed heavily. That much was obvious from the desperate way Legolas was trying to get away. Even the elf's gaze seemed to avoid them; if anything, his usually clear eyes seemed glazed over. He was certainly not with them.

"Where is he?" Gimli asked, trying to catch the elf's eyes.

"He's here," Aragorn replied cautious, not sure what the dwarf was getting at. The elf was standing right before them, after all.

Gimli shook his head stubbornly. "Look in his eyes!" He pointed.