A/N: I do not own LOTR and I never will. This is the first part of a 3 chapter maybe 4 story. I hope you like because there are two more chapters to come that I know of. Both of the next chapters are songfics with a lot of emotion so it might take me about two days to get the next one out, depending on how much homework I get and stuff. Well Ja for now! - Naur
Live, Love, and Suffer.
But never learn to Surrender
Chapter 1
"And where do you plan to go?" Elrond questioned as he watched Estel pack his medical supplies for his and Legolas's next adventure.
"I thought we would leave here and once we get to it just follow the Anduin river until we got to Emyn Muil then maybe go a little ways into the Dead Marshes," Estel answered. Elrond's eyes widened at that and as he turned Estel saw it. "The last part was Legolas's idea, he wished to see the field of the greatest battle in Middle Earth history."
"You will see a lot but please be careful. One of you will come back needing my special attention, you always do," Elrond told him with a smile. Estel laughed as he finished packing and then went out to the stables where Legolas was already waiting.
"Took you long enough. You didn't take every medicine and herb out of Lord Elrond's office, did you?" Legolas questioned with a smirk as he tied his last pack of three onto his horse, Celegeth. The black horse nickered shaking her head; she reached back and nipped at his selves. Legolas smiled before saying, "Don't worry mellon nin, we will be on our way shortly." He looked at Estel.
"I will be ready as soon as I finish tying these," Estel replied knowing he was hinting at his being late. Legolas nodded and vaulted up onto Celegeth's back.
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"Well have you seen your fill, mellon nin?" Estel questioned. Legolas stood looking at the vast span of wasteland.
"It's hard to believe that Lord Elrond once stood here commanding elven armies against those of Mordor…so many were lost…but so much was gained," Legolas whispered. Estel sighed, it was times like these that he wished he was really an elf and understood the deep emotion Legolas felt standing there. Finally after another few minutes Legolas turned to him. "Yes let's go Estel, we have a long way to go before we get back to Imladris." Estel nodded and they started to walk back through the marshes.
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Estel rode just a few steps ahead of Legolas as they neared a grove of trees that had a pathway in through the middle. Legolas halted Celegeth and watched the trees warily; Estel stopped when he realized Legolas wasn't behind him and looked back.
"Legolas, what is it?" He questioned.
"There…there is something about those trees…I think we should go around…something isn't right," Legolas told him looking into his eyes. Estel saw the real worry in his eyes but looking back at the trees he felt nothing.
"Legolas it's a short cut…it'll save us time, come on," He insisted.
"No! Estel!" But before he could finish war cries were heard and ropes dropped down on them. The ropes were pulled tight to quickly for even Legolas to react, Celegeth and Estel's horse took off in sudden fear.
"We finally caught them! The elf and the man we have been watching since they left Rivendell! Take them back to Shundu! He wants the elf mainly!" A warrior yelled.
TBC…
Next chapter: Get Off of my Back.
I hope you enjoyed! More action to come mellon nins! Stay tuned! – Naur