Chapter Eight
"Legolas, tell me, what is it? What do you want to say to me?" Legolas took a deep breath.
"I'm so sorry Estel, I...before, I...I doubted our care for me...but now, I truly understand how tight our bond is...and I apologize for ever doubting you. When we were in the tunnel, I thought you had said what you said only to comfort me...but I see that it isn't true...not at all." Aragorn stared, shocked and partly angry, but before he could say anything, Legolas interrupted.
"I understand if you are angry with me, and I'm not blaming anyone, do not misinterpret my words, but...I was raised to believe that all humans were weak, evil, deceiving, and not worthy of any of our trust. Yet, ever since I met you, I had a feeling that...that I could have total trust in you. Unfortunately, my people's teachings still lingered in my heart and mind...and occasionally, whenever we got into any sort of trouble, I would always assume and fear that you would run away and leave me to die at the hands of an enemy. Thankfully, that has never happened before...you have always stood by my side, ever step of the way! During my joyful times...and even my dark times." Legolas let out a shaky breath.
"Estel...mellon nin...I thank you..." Legolas slowly got up out of bed, ignoring Aragorn's protests, knelt down, one knee on the ground, one hand held over his own heart, and bowed his head. Aragorn's eyes widened, and immediately got down on his own knees.
"Legolas! What are you doing? Get up!" Legolas raised his head, meeting with Aragorn at eye level, and gripped him on the shoulder.
"Aragorn, son of Arathorn, heir to the throne of Gondor, Estel, Strider, Ranger of the North, or whatever names you may possess, I owe you my life...my mind, body, and soul. From this day, until the end of all days, I shall always serve you, love you, protect you with everything I am, from all harm. I shall always stand be you when you need me. I pledge to you my life...never will I leave you to be alone in the dark. Will you accept this oath?" A moment of silence went by, the two friends stared at each other for a while, one waiting for the other to speak.
Finally, Aragorn smiled, and his gazed softened.
"I accept your oath, but now, I shall state my own. Legolas Thranduillon, Prince of Mirkwood, I owe you my life, my body, my heart, and my mind. From this day until the end of all days, even beyond my death, I shall always serve you in what ways I can. I shall love you, and protect you with all that I am, from all harm, by whatever means necessary. I shall always stand by you in your times of need. I pledge to you my life as well, and never shall I leave you to be alone in the dark. For countless times, you have saved my life, defended me from evil, and comforted my soul with no care over your own welfare. Now I shall do the same. Will you accept this oath?" Legolas sighed in relief and grinned.
"I accept your oath to me, son of Arathorn." Aragorn grinned and patted Legolas on the shoulder.
"I hold no grudge towards you for your past doubts to me, I know you were raised to believe that the to believe that the race of men are all vile deceivers, as were many other elves. But it does not matter to me, because you have faith in me now...because you trust me now...right?" Legolas smiled brightly.
"Yes." "Exactly! To me, the present is all that matters."
"I also realized something else about the race f me during my experiences with you." Aragorn raised an eyebrow.
"Which is..."
"Which is that there are more men in this world, who is worth trusting and befriending as I had imagined. You are an honourable man, Estel, and there are many who are...like you, in a way." Aragorn smiled.
"Oh Legolas, you are not so bad yourself!" Legolas laughed lightly.
"By the way, how is the fellowship? Are the hobbits okay? Gimli? Boromir?" Aragorn nodded.
"They are all settled down and getting the rest they deserve." Legolas smiled and nodded.
"Come now, get back up, you must rest more! We will have to depart from Lothlorien in a few days, and you will need to be at your best once again."
"But I—"
"No, Legolas, do not deny it, I know you are feeling tired and weak. After everything that has transpired so far, even the strongest elf in Middle- Earth would not be able to help but feel weary. I am a future king, so do as I say!" Aragorn said.
"Well, I am a prince now, and this is an elven realm, so I can refuse!" Legolas replied with a grin on his face. Aragorn narrowed his eyes threateningly.
"Alright, alright! I shall rest, future king." Aragorn chuckled, helped Legolas back into bed, tucking him in, and immediately, Legolas started drifting off to sleep.
"I miss ada..." Legolas whispered.
"When I was an elfling, he would always sing to me and watch over me until he was sure I had fallen asleep." Aragorn smiled softly.
"I shall watch over you this night, my brother." Then, Aragorn started to sing a soft, elven lullaby. Legolas sighed contently and slid down further in his bed.
"Hannon lle..." (Thank you) Legolas whispered before his eyes glazed over and fell into his own dream world, a small smile stayed upon his face.
A few minutes later, Aragorn stopped singing and looked at Legolas for awhile, making sure he was really asleep. Afterwards, Aragorn walked to the armchair at the small table near the bed, and sat down. Sighing happily, Aragorn relaxed his weary mind, and a few minutes later, he finally drifted off to sleep.
Lady Galadriel smiled brightly when she suddenly felt a sense of renewed hope flow through her.
"The fellowship remains...their bonds stronger than before, especially that of Estel and the Prince. Hope also remains true...more powerful than before...Everyday, their friendship grows a little bit more stronger...but there are wars approaching...can their friendship endure the pains of battle...and possibly death?"
THE END
A/N: YEY! Hehe, that's a wrap! Isn't that kind of like a cliffhanger? Like, "will they survive?" *GASPS* Haha! Whew! Finally I'm done with the FIRST part of the story...remember what I said earlier? There would be a part where Legolas dies and another where Legolas survives at the cave? So, what do you guys think now? Should I submit the other alternative to this story? The one where Legolas dies? And I mean, he REALLY dies, no coming back to life...but I think it's touching too, because it tells you how everyone felt and how they sorta get over it, and there's a funeral as the epilogue. It would only be about three chapters long, including the epilogue, so...tell me what you think!
So, how did you guys like the last chapter? Was it good? Was it bad? Please review my story everyone!!!! =D
After this story, I'm planning on writing another story, but I'm not very sure, I'm still deciding whether I should or shouldn't...because there's still school, exams are coming up, and I'm going to move to San Francisco soon, so I'm gonna be totally busy. But if I do write this story it would start near the warg attack when everyone from Rohan were walking to Helms Deep. It's another Legolas and Aragorn friendship story, obviously, cause I love them sooo much! But there will also be Legolas and Gimli bonding...sorta...hehe! So, tell me what you think! =D
~Thanks for EVERYONE who reviewed my story, and/or added me to their "Favourites Stories" list!~
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"Legolas, tell me, what is it? What do you want to say to me?" Legolas took a deep breath.
"I'm so sorry Estel, I...before, I...I doubted our care for me...but now, I truly understand how tight our bond is...and I apologize for ever doubting you. When we were in the tunnel, I thought you had said what you said only to comfort me...but I see that it isn't true...not at all." Aragorn stared, shocked and partly angry, but before he could say anything, Legolas interrupted.
"I understand if you are angry with me, and I'm not blaming anyone, do not misinterpret my words, but...I was raised to believe that all humans were weak, evil, deceiving, and not worthy of any of our trust. Yet, ever since I met you, I had a feeling that...that I could have total trust in you. Unfortunately, my people's teachings still lingered in my heart and mind...and occasionally, whenever we got into any sort of trouble, I would always assume and fear that you would run away and leave me to die at the hands of an enemy. Thankfully, that has never happened before...you have always stood by my side, ever step of the way! During my joyful times...and even my dark times." Legolas let out a shaky breath.
"Estel...mellon nin...I thank you..." Legolas slowly got up out of bed, ignoring Aragorn's protests, knelt down, one knee on the ground, one hand held over his own heart, and bowed his head. Aragorn's eyes widened, and immediately got down on his own knees.
"Legolas! What are you doing? Get up!" Legolas raised his head, meeting with Aragorn at eye level, and gripped him on the shoulder.
"Aragorn, son of Arathorn, heir to the throne of Gondor, Estel, Strider, Ranger of the North, or whatever names you may possess, I owe you my life...my mind, body, and soul. From this day, until the end of all days, I shall always serve you, love you, protect you with everything I am, from all harm. I shall always stand be you when you need me. I pledge to you my life...never will I leave you to be alone in the dark. Will you accept this oath?" A moment of silence went by, the two friends stared at each other for a while, one waiting for the other to speak.
Finally, Aragorn smiled, and his gazed softened.
"I accept your oath, but now, I shall state my own. Legolas Thranduillon, Prince of Mirkwood, I owe you my life, my body, my heart, and my mind. From this day until the end of all days, even beyond my death, I shall always serve you in what ways I can. I shall love you, and protect you with all that I am, from all harm, by whatever means necessary. I shall always stand by you in your times of need. I pledge to you my life as well, and never shall I leave you to be alone in the dark. For countless times, you have saved my life, defended me from evil, and comforted my soul with no care over your own welfare. Now I shall do the same. Will you accept this oath?" Legolas sighed in relief and grinned.
"I accept your oath to me, son of Arathorn." Aragorn grinned and patted Legolas on the shoulder.
"I hold no grudge towards you for your past doubts to me, I know you were raised to believe that the to believe that the race of men are all vile deceivers, as were many other elves. But it does not matter to me, because you have faith in me now...because you trust me now...right?" Legolas smiled brightly.
"Yes." "Exactly! To me, the present is all that matters."
"I also realized something else about the race f me during my experiences with you." Aragorn raised an eyebrow.
"Which is..."
"Which is that there are more men in this world, who is worth trusting and befriending as I had imagined. You are an honourable man, Estel, and there are many who are...like you, in a way." Aragorn smiled.
"Oh Legolas, you are not so bad yourself!" Legolas laughed lightly.
"By the way, how is the fellowship? Are the hobbits okay? Gimli? Boromir?" Aragorn nodded.
"They are all settled down and getting the rest they deserve." Legolas smiled and nodded.
"Come now, get back up, you must rest more! We will have to depart from Lothlorien in a few days, and you will need to be at your best once again."
"But I—"
"No, Legolas, do not deny it, I know you are feeling tired and weak. After everything that has transpired so far, even the strongest elf in Middle- Earth would not be able to help but feel weary. I am a future king, so do as I say!" Aragorn said.
"Well, I am a prince now, and this is an elven realm, so I can refuse!" Legolas replied with a grin on his face. Aragorn narrowed his eyes threateningly.
"Alright, alright! I shall rest, future king." Aragorn chuckled, helped Legolas back into bed, tucking him in, and immediately, Legolas started drifting off to sleep.
"I miss ada..." Legolas whispered.
"When I was an elfling, he would always sing to me and watch over me until he was sure I had fallen asleep." Aragorn smiled softly.
"I shall watch over you this night, my brother." Then, Aragorn started to sing a soft, elven lullaby. Legolas sighed contently and slid down further in his bed.
"Hannon lle..." (Thank you) Legolas whispered before his eyes glazed over and fell into his own dream world, a small smile stayed upon his face.
A few minutes later, Aragorn stopped singing and looked at Legolas for awhile, making sure he was really asleep. Afterwards, Aragorn walked to the armchair at the small table near the bed, and sat down. Sighing happily, Aragorn relaxed his weary mind, and a few minutes later, he finally drifted off to sleep.
Lady Galadriel smiled brightly when she suddenly felt a sense of renewed hope flow through her.
"The fellowship remains...their bonds stronger than before, especially that of Estel and the Prince. Hope also remains true...more powerful than before...Everyday, their friendship grows a little bit more stronger...but there are wars approaching...can their friendship endure the pains of battle...and possibly death?"
THE END
A/N: YEY! Hehe, that's a wrap! Isn't that kind of like a cliffhanger? Like, "will they survive?" *GASPS* Haha! Whew! Finally I'm done with the FIRST part of the story...remember what I said earlier? There would be a part where Legolas dies and another where Legolas survives at the cave? So, what do you guys think now? Should I submit the other alternative to this story? The one where Legolas dies? And I mean, he REALLY dies, no coming back to life...but I think it's touching too, because it tells you how everyone felt and how they sorta get over it, and there's a funeral as the epilogue. It would only be about three chapters long, including the epilogue, so...tell me what you think!
So, how did you guys like the last chapter? Was it good? Was it bad? Please review my story everyone!!!! =D
After this story, I'm planning on writing another story, but I'm not very sure, I'm still deciding whether I should or shouldn't...because there's still school, exams are coming up, and I'm going to move to San Francisco soon, so I'm gonna be totally busy. But if I do write this story it would start near the warg attack when everyone from Rohan were walking to Helms Deep. It's another Legolas and Aragorn friendship story, obviously, cause I love them sooo much! But there will also be Legolas and Gimli bonding...sorta...hehe! So, tell me what you think! =D
~Thanks for EVERYONE who reviewed my story, and/or added me to their "Favourites Stories" list!~
Special thanks for these people who reviewed for this alternative:
Cheysuli, sylvester1, Joanne, Star-Stallion, Gwyn, Mellaithwen, Deana, Ayva Trance, Fenris5000, Wynjara, wolf-sister, SilverWolf7, Ash49, Roper, Random, Gozilla, Lady Lere, boromir, Nehima, lili, Elven Archer, elrohir lover, Legolas-gurl88, Kept-Secret, Starlit Hope, Azla, Stephanie-Lou, Captain Inuyasha777, Me, Lady Lestat, Evenstar, Tivione, drew'sgirl, Arrow- Tipped Kestrel, star*smiles, The Jackel, Pennhirwen, and last, but NOT least, bear.