-
account_boxLogin
-
homeSite
-
question_answerForumsinsert_commentForums Index
chat_bubble_outlineNews in Forum
chat_bubble_outlineContests
chat_bubble_outlineSearching for stories?
chat_bubble_outlineChallenges & Requests
chat_bubble_outlineDribs, Drabs, and Doggy Tales
chat_bubble_outlineAdopt a Story
chat_bubble_outlineRequest a Category
chat_bubble_outlineStory Codes
chat_bubble_outlineHall of Shame
chat_bubble_outlineF.A.Q.
chat_bubble_outlineSupport -
bookArchivesbookmark_borderAnime
bookmark_borderGundam, Beyblade, DBZ, FMA
bookmark_borderBooks
bookmark_borderBleach
bookmark_borderBuffy/Angel
bookmark_borderCartoons
bookmark_borderComics
bookmark_borderCelebrity Fiction
bookmark_borderFinal Fantasy
bookmark_borderGames
bookmark_borderHarry Potter
bookmark_borderInuyasha
bookmark_borderLord of the Rings
bookmark_borderManga
bookmark_borderMovies
bookmark_borderNaruto
bookmark_borderNon-English
bookmark_borderOriginals
bookmark_borderTelevision
bookmark_borderMarvel 'Verse
bookmark_borderYu-Gi-OH
bookmark_borderYuYu Hakusho
-
burst_modeAdvertising
Saving Me
By : RikuRocks
Category: +Third Age > AU - Alternate Universe
Views: 1368 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to The Lord of the Rings, nor am I making any money from this work of fiction. - Chapter List
Boromir was so focused on seeing that the party -mainly the Hobbits- were a safe distance from the gates of Moria, that it was not until they reached such a distance and looked back that the grief caught up with him. With quiet tears falling from his eyes, he turned to see that the others were weeping as well. The Hobbits had fallen to the ground in their grief, and Aragorn and Gimli were openly crying. Boromir was most greatly concerned by the silent tears drifting down Legolas’ cheeks; however, Aragorn recovered and bade them all to flee further before the orcs caught up to them.
The Gondorian encouraged Pippin and Merry along as Aragorn pushed them all hard, and did not stop until Legolas pointed out that Frodo and Sam had fallen behind due to their injuries and wariness. Then, Boromir carried Sam while Aragorn carried Frodo until they reached a safe spot to stop and take a short but much needed rest. While Aragorn tended to Sam and Frodo, and Gimli, Merry, and Pippin collected firewood, Boromir approached Legolas, noticing the somewhat stunned look of the elf and remembering the fact he had confirmed in Moria.
The prince looked up to meet the captain’s eyes when he approached, and Boromir wondered if all elves’ eyes were so expressive. “Will you be all right?”
Legolas nodded, and then, as though reading the man’s concern, placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. “Do not worry, I have seen others fall in battle before, as I am sure you have...I just never thought it would happen to Mithrandir. You need not fear it though; the bond shared must be very strong in order for grief to turn deadly. I should have mentioned as much before, it normally occurs only when a consort or child dies.”
The Gondorian nodded as well, with another concern coming to mind. He had always been ‘wed’ to his city and duty in a fashion, and had never perused or even desired a spouse. He could not begin to imagine doing so with the added weight of knowing he would kill his widow should he fall in battle. “Do you have either? A wife or child, I mean.”
“Nay;” Legolas’ tone and eyes were still troubled, but seemed somewhat comforted by the conversation, or perhaps just Boromir’s company. “My interests have always lied elsewhere…in the forests and my duties.”
The captain considered the lovers, if they could be called such, he had taken throughout his adult life. None had ever become more to him, but he supposed there had always been the risk that they should develop further feelings for him. “What of lovers? Do they perish over grief of the other as well?”
“I do not understand…” The elf appeared confused as he watched Boromir’s face, who knew his own confusion must have been apparent in his expression. After a brief moment of watching each other in silence, the fair being seemed to grasp the man’s meaning. “We have loved ones, but a physical union is a marriage to us. I believe that if the bond is strong enough, then grief will claim a love left behind, even if they have not wed. But I cannot answer for certain. Gohono nin.”
The man held up a hand as though to ward off the apology, which he now recognised with ease. His mind was now thoroughly distracted from his grief by the multitude of questions this new piece of information arose within it. The elf frowned as a look of concern grew on the man’s features. “You said once that you have watched your land fall under shadow for more than three hundred years…is that the span of your life?”
Legolas nodded, “It is, but I don’t see why that should be cause for concern. I know it is long for men-”
“But what of elves?” questioned Boromir. “Is that long for them; are you a youth, or merely a child?”
“It is not long for us,” replied the fair being before adding firmly, “But I am not a child.”
“When do you begin to leave childhood behind?”
“After our first fifty years,” answered the elf. “Some may mature at a slightly quicker or slower pace than others, as I am sure it is with men.” Legolas tilted his head when Boromir nodded, relief evident in the man’s eyes. “Why does that relieve you? I believe I have proven myself competent over our journey thus far-”
“Oh, of course. It isn’t that. For a moment I was afraid we had brought an adolescent on such a perilous journey,” replied the Gondorian captain, hoping the elf was not insulted.
Legolas seemed to understand this concern; “Elves also value children highly and Lord Elrond would not have agreed to my part in this journey if I were a child. He nearly did not agree to Pippin‘s insistence…”
Boromir nodded his accord. “I also worried that Pippin may be too young to recover from this when he was permitted to come; I was just now afraid that I had neglected to notice…but it does not matter. By my measure, you would be only slightly younger than my brother by the standards of men.”
“I cannot claim to understand the standards of men,” replied the Mirkwood warrior, “But I am pleased you are reassured.”
Unable to read his companion’s expression, Boromir felt the need to assure the fair being of the intentions he had in his questioning. “I meant no offence…”
“…And I take none,” stated Legolas, placing a hand on the taller being’s shoulder once more. He was still to sad over the loss of Gandalf to offer a smile, but his eyes proved the statement and the captain was assured.
Soon the company had to move forward once again, but it seemed to Boromir that his conversation with Legolas had done some good toward bringing back the elf’s usual cheer and innocent curiosity, as he began telling the others of the legends his people told of the fair forest of Lothló
rien. Boromir, Aragorn, and Gimli added the stories they had heard to the tale, and while their hearts were still heavy with grief and the Gondoran was hesitant to enter the Golden Wood, the captain found it comforting to be moving again with his odd group of companions. He also felt refreshed and invigorated when he followed the elf’s advice of wading across the Nimrodel, and as they rested on the other side, the Mirkwood prince shared part of the song of the elf-maiden Nimrodel. Legolas only knew part of the song in Westron, having heard it in Rivendell and forgotten much, but the captain found the elf’s soft voice enchanting nonetheless, as the sound silver bells ringing a fine melody.- You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.
Report Story
Adult-FanFiction.org (AFF, the site), its owners, agents, and any other entities related to Adult-FanFiction.org or the AFF forum take no responsibility for the works posted to the Adult-FanFiction.org by its members.
While AFF and its agents attempt to remove all illegal works from the site as quickly and thoroughly as possible, there is always the possibility that some submissions may be overlooked or dismissed in error. The AFF system includes a rigorous and complex abuse control system in order to prevent improper use of the AFF service, and we hope that its deployment indicates a good-faith effort to eliminate any illegal material on the site in a fair and unbiased manner. This abuse control system is run in accordance with the strict guidelines specified above.
All works displayed here, whether pictorial or literary, are the property of their owners and not Adult-FanFiction.org. Opinions stated in profiles of users may not reflect the opinions or views of Adult-FanFiction.org or any of its owners, agents, or related entities.
Website Domain ©2002-2017 by Apollo. PHP scripting, CSS style sheets, Database layout & Original artwork ©2005-2017 C. Kennington. Restructured Database & Forum skins ©2007-2017 J. Salva. Images, coding, and any other potentially liftable content may not be used without express written permission from their respective creator(s). Thank you for visiting!
Powered by Fiction Portal 2.0
Modifications © Manta2g, DemonGoddess
Site Owner - Apollo
