~We've Lost It All~ by SheElf33
Author’s Note: There are some bits of elvish in this story. Translations immediatly follow the elvish words.
Disclaimer: Of course, I do not own any of the characters created by Tolkien. If I did, I would be writting this in books, not on websites.
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Cold. It was so cold. He was chilled to the bone. Why was it so dark? Would he live; or was he already dead? Slowly, he began to remember where he was and why. Even now, he did not regret his decision. This was what was best. This was the end. He heard a door creaking open. Not again… He told himself once again: This is what is best…
2 Weeks Earlier
Through the forests of Mirkwood, Legolas rode upon Arod. It was a rather cool morning, but the cold did not bother him. He finally could get away. Ever since his return home after the War of the Ring, he had been bogged down and had little time for rest or simply be alone. The war had ended several years ago.
He traveled light; carrying only his bow and a fresh quiver. Of course, he had his White Knives as well. He rode bareback, only bothering with a thin rope for reigns. He had some time to spare. Everyone else was still asleep and would be for some time. The sun had not even began to come out yet. Legolas soon came to a small clearing, where he sped Arod to a gallop. He smiled as the wind whipped around him. It felt like it had been so long since he had last been away like this. He missed it. Suddenly, the equine slid to a sudden stop. Legolas was forced to grip the horse’s mane to keep from falling.
“Man carel le, Arod? Man cenich?”
/’What are you doing, Arod? What do you see?’/
Arod snorted and reared up, nearly tossing Legolas again.
“Daro, Arod.”
/’Stop, Arod!’/
It was then that Legolas saw what was causing Arod to rear up. Orcs. He ducked his head just as an arrow flew by his head. They were charging. Headed straight for the Halls.
“Yro Arod! Bado dan an Mirkwood!
/’Run Arod! Go back to Mirkwood!/
The horse turned on a dime, galloping back the way they had come. They were quickly back at the gates. He turned back and looked behind them. The orcs were still following, but he had put great distance between them. He looked up to some of the guards.
“Yrch!”
/’Orcs!’/
He turned Arod to face the approaching hoard while the guards rushed about preparing. He slowly drew his bow. Somehow, he knew there were too many orcs and they had been spotted too late…
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*In Gondor*
King Elessar sat up suddenly in his bed. Drenched in a cold sweat, he looked around his room. What had woken him? A dream? Arwen turned over and looked up at him, sitting up.
“Aragorn? What is it?”
At first, it seemed he had not heard. His eyes remained at the door of the room. Arwen was about to ask again when he shook his head.
“I… I don’t know.”
Arwen put a hand on her husband’s sholder. Aragorn turned to her and opened his mouth to speak, but was interupted by urgent knocking on the door. He leapt from his bed, quickly dressing. The knocking stopped as he opened the door. A frantic guard stood there, bowing before speaking quickly.
“My Lord, there is an elf here. He is nearly dead, and insists to speak with you. The Healers doubt he will make it through the night.”
Aragorn took off, the soldier leading the way to the Houses of Healing. They arrived in no time at all. Just as Aragorn reached the door, a group of Healers walked slowly out. The Head Healer stepped out from the group and bowed.
“We have done all we can, My Lord. He will not make it. His injuries are too serious.”
He bowed again and stepped out of the King’s way. Aragorn paused a moment. What if it was Legolas? He took a deep breath, then opened the door adn walked in. A deathly pale figure lay on one of the beds. His pale, blonde hair formed a golden halo around his head. The eyes of the elf were closed, and for a moment, Aragorn thought he was dead. But as Aragorn approached, the elf opened his eyes and turned to face the King. It was not Legolas, but one of Legolas’s close friends. Aragorn had met with him many times before.
“Calaglin! What happened?”
Aragorn bent beside the bed at the elf’s side. Calaglin looked up and shivered, but he replied.
“Mirkwood… attacked…”
The elf paused a moment, wincing and clenching his teeth. If possible, he grew more pale.
“Dark magics…”
He paused to cough, clutching his chest tightly as he did. His eyes began to glaze over. Calaglin shivered and dropped further down into the bed. Aragorn almost thought the elf had passed, but the pain-filled eyes opened again.
“They wanted Thranduil… poison… They… They took…”
The voice cut off and a soft sigh escaped the injured elf, leaving Aragorn at the edge of his seat. He was dead. Who attacked Mirkwood? And what did they take? What the ElvenKing all right? Who was poisoned? Where was Legolas? There were too many questions he had been left with. Aragorn bowed his head, taking a moment of silence, before turning and exiting the room. He did not have to search long to find who he was looking for. The Captain of the Minas Tirith Guard.
“Round of 50 of your best men! We ride to Mirkwood! Now!”
44 Comments
That is so good so far! Please add more! I want to know what happens!
please post more chapters!!!! i’m dying to see what happens!!!!!!!!!!
“His injuries are too fatal.”
Too fatal? I don’t think so. They’re either fatal or not fatal. You should say, “His injuries are too serious.”
this is really good its not confusing at all please hurry w/ the next chapter
This is really good. Very captivating. PLEASE keep writing; waiting for the next chapter is gonna kill me!!!
aiy!!!! this is soooo well written its killing me just reading it!!!! its so touching and soooo captivating and just… wow… *speechless* i do hope theres more of it coming!!!!!
This was a great story too!! Does it continue?
oh how nice! I love stories like yours, with Legolas the hero, who suffers and doesn’t bear a grudge. I’d love to read your next chapter! Your story makes me cry, Legolas is so great! *giggle* Ican’t wait to read the rest of your story, and i sure hope the ending is wonderful sweet one.
hannon le,
Addie
please continue with your story! I love it so much. I totally agree with everything adriel_aroura said. and again, Please continue!
This was really great!!!!!! Please contoinue it!!!!!
OH…My….God!!!! That was soooooooo good!!! I cannot wait to read part 2!!!!!! Write fast!!!
This story is the greatest! When will Part Two be posted? Soon I hope!
Very good, but just one question. Is this going to be a Legolas almost gets killed again? No offense meant. Very good plot so far in part 2. Keep it up!
In answer to your question, Elf771, no. I do not often give out clues to what the plot is, but I believe once won’t hurt anything. Nope, not Legolas!
I can’t wait till the next chapter! Please update soon!
I just found this story and read it all through in one day. Fantastic job! I can’t wait for the rest!
Wow! I got to go, dinner you know. Awesome, amazing story! I want to know what will happen. I have I feeling it won’t be a happy ending for at least one of them. Cheers!
Elessar is prisoner! :'( Please quickly post the next chapter. I need to know what will happen!!!!
I want to read more because it is so awesome. Keep it up! Cheers!
not bad, ur story….just now, it seems to have taken a strange turn. Please forgive me if i offend u now-im sry, didnt mean to if i do. Ok, i just wanted to say that with Leggy being sold as a slave…well, er…that’s just kind of…weird. No offense! But its really strange…and it takes all the heroism of him out. 0.o
but the story otherwise is good. Keep writing! But do change the leggy part soon, and give his heroics back! ^.^
great story! dont’ stop
Horrible ending what happened to Legolas and Aragorn.
me no likey!
meany to hurt them both in your story.
Whoa! This is an awesome story so far! lol, please write more soon! I’m stuck with a cliff hanger right now… (^_^)
Post more soon!! I have just finished part one, but I should catch up before too long. Keep posting!!
Post more soon. Wow…..awesome story. Post more soon.
this is a great story i just cant wait to see what happens with Aragorn and his 50 men and what happened to Legolas
This is a really impressive story with deep emotions. I love the interacton between Legolas and Aragron. It works very well. Please write more chapters!
Oh, this is good. Awesome. Fantastical. I love it!! I love the drama, and the raw emotions, and the pain and suffering. I love the torture and the angst, and I hope you keep it up. Please continue with the next chapter, and send me a PM, ok?
The newest chapter is great! Please write more stuff soon!
ooohhh. great story. this is something I never saw coming.
Get better soon and quit hurting yourself
Awesome chapter, if short. I’m sorry you won’t be able to write for a while. Get well soon! : )
oooo, i love this story! i feel so sorry for poor arwen wondering where her son & husband are! i would hate to be in her shoes!
this story is the best.hope you are feeling better soon.
Please when your arm is better write more! It is such a beautiful story…I must find out what happens and you must finish writing it!!! Please I beg you!
OH MY GOSH!!!! I must say to you…this is one of the best stories I have ever read! Please send me (when you can…i heard of your injury =-( ) a private message!!
thanks~
WOW! A son?!? Definitely didn’t see that one coming! Great story! Please write more soon…when you can. (Sorry about your arm.)
OMG! I am going to HAVE to hear Legolas’s story now!!!!! Please update soon, if you can!
Oh this is so great! Keep writing!!
thanks for writing this story
It is really good…please update it as soon as possible!
I’ve already reviewed, of course, but I like your story still! Good luck in life.
i’ve been reading story since you put it up. i eagerly check back everyday to see if you updated. PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE update agin soon!! i NEED this story -twitchy twitch twitch- /gollumy voice/ yes precious update yes yes hehem excuse me…my craziness is showing….
I have to say, although I haven’t checked back EVERY DAY, like some 😉 I do love this story and I really want to know what happens next! Please write more soon! This is the only story I’ve read where Legolas is actually a father and I’m very anxious to hear more of this tale!
i can’t wait for the next chapter!!!! please right more soon!!!
natelie