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Beta: Aranel
29.
"You aren't winning this, Legolas," Gimli grinned at him.
"They can also smell fear," Legolas tried to retort. But he had to admit that he was indeed weaker. His voice had trembled.
Gimli and Aragorn exchanged looks, and with concern in his voice, Gimli asked, "Legolas, are you feeling alright?"
"I am fine," Legolas replied. How had this happened so quickly? That numbing weakness was spreading through his body. Now he could smell the blood and he knew that the stitches had been opened.
"No, you are not," Aragorn sighed but Legolas never heard him.
The elf had fallen unconscious.