Breaking the Barriers

“Hi,” the stranger said. “I’m looking for Imladris. Do you know where we can find it?”

Estel looked at the stranger with a sense that he knew him. He was dressed in ranger clothing. He had seen pictures of them in books that were about the Dúnedain. Behind him were another 10 men.

“And who is asking?” Estel asked. He brushed the dirt from his nightshirt. He never realized that in his confusion that he was still wearing his nightshirt. They did not have much company in Imladris unless you were an elf. "Excuse me for my attire."

“I am a Ranger of the North. I am known as Halbarad.” He got off his horse and shook the other man’s hand. Halbarad seen the nightshirt and said nothing.

Just then Estel realized where he was. He had walked completely out of Imladris into the glade on the other side of the bridge.

“You are not far from Imladris. It’s just across the bridge to the west. Lord Elrond told me about you. Welcome to his lands. I will take you there.”

With that he led the group to Imladris. He noticed that Halbarad did not get on his horse. He took the reins and led his horse, walking beside him. They entered the land of the elves.

“Come with me, Halbarad. I will introduce you to Lord Elrond.” He lead the ranger to Elrond’s office. His men stayed outside in the courtyard. He entered the outer office and asked Erestor if Elrond was in.

“ Of course he is,” Erestor said.

Estel knocked on the door. When he heard a voice saying enter, he opened the door.

“ Father, I found this man asking about you. His name is Halbarad. He’s a Ranger of the North.”

“Halbarad, come in. It is nice to see you again. It's been too long.” Elrond came around the desk and shook the hand held out to him. he watched as Estel closed the door and stood by the ranger. He also noticed that Estel still wore his nightshirt which had become dirty.

“Father?” Halbarad said, turning to Estel. “But you’re no elf. What is the meaning of this?” A questionable look came over his face while looking at Elrond.

“ I should explain before we go any further. Halbarad, this is Estel. He was raised here in Imladris when his mother left.” He cleared his throat. “What I’m about to tell you, Halbarad, will not leave this room. Estel is also known as Aragorn. He is the son of Arathorn, the next King of Gondor. His identity is being kept from those who would kill him. He is also your chieftain.”

“ I knew of Arathorn but I did not know that he sired a child.” Halbarad noticed that Estel’s face had a look of astonishment. “I guess I bow to you now, my chief.” With that he bowed to Estel.

Estel didn’t know what to say. This was new to him. He turned to look at Adar.

“ Adar, I must go. I need to check up on someone.”

“ Yes, my son. You go and take care of him.” He watched as Estel left the two alone.

“ Halbarad, I think we need to talk. How about something to eat. I will tell Erestor to have your men fed and they will have rooms to sleep in.” With that he left for a few minutes and then returned. “That’s taken care of. Now down to business.”

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Estel returned to the Houses of Healing and to his love. He missed him so much that he was still hurting. Having that talk with Halbarad, made him think a little straighter. It took his mind off Legolas for awhile. When he looked at the bed he noticed that Legolas was still there sleeping. He stirred in his sleep and Estel went to the bed. Noticing a clean nightshirt, he took off the dirty one and put on a clean one. He laid down beside his love and placed his head on Legolas’ chest. He wanted him to lie flat so that his stomach could heal. He lifted the tunic, looked down at the scar but noticed it was gone. If you looked hard enough you could see just a blemish from the skin.

Estel was so tired from all the crying he did at the tree, that he fell asleep. He decided to go to the field to find his true love.

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When he entered, his love was stretched out on the blanket on his back. He was a sight for sore eyes. The day was beautiful and warm. Legolas was beautiful! This was one word that described this elf. There was not a stitch of hair on his body except his head. He also noted that there was not a scar on this elf not even a blemish. He took very good care of himself. He decided to go to his love.

Legolas could feel that he was being watched. He knew it was Estel and wanted to run into his love’s arms but thought better of it. He loved the warmth of the sun. Thank the Valar for the healing powers of the elves. If it was not for that, Legolas would have the scar the rest of his life and it would be a constant reminder to Estel about what happened. He looked up and seen his love. He had to look of remorse on his face. Legolas stood and took his love’s face in his hands. He kissed this fine-looking man until neither of them could breathe. He brought Estel down to the blanket where he placed his loves head on his chest.

Estel curled up into his beloved’s arm and kissed his neck. The smell of this elf was intoxicating.

“ If you don’t wake up soon, I might have to find someone to get relief from. Every time I see you here, I want to make love to you. But I know that this is our safe haven from the world and pure. It is never to be broken. How are you melethron? Are you healing quickly?”

“ I’m healing quit well actually. I should be up and around by tomorrow. This place has given me the strength to heal faster. Something is just not right inside yet. But with time it should heal. Just being in the sun and being here in the trees has given me power. I talk to the trees and they listen. You will have not long to linger in the other world. What news from the outer world? Has anything happened?” With Legolas in this state he wanted to keep up with current events involving Imladris.

“ As a matter of fact, there is something going on. We have company here from the North. Remember when Adar told us of the Dúnedain of the North? Well, there is one here by the name of Halbarad. He is their leader and is talking with Adar now as we speak. When you are better we will have council with him. But right now, I want to lay here in your arms, kiss those full lips and listen to your heartbeat. Is that alright with you?”

“ Yes, my love. I would want nothing less of you. As I will do the same. Right now I want to sleep, to keep my strength up. I was given a liquid before you arrived to replenish my strength so that I can heal quickly and I won’t dehydrate.”

He kissed his meleth on the forehead and fell asleep with Estel in his arms.

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Estel knew that he needed to eat. “My love? I need to wake. I need nourishment if I’m to keep a vigil at your side.” With that, he kissed Legolas and woke up from the field.

When he did wake up, he noticed Elrond sitting on the edge of the bed.

“ Adar, it is so nice to see you again. How long have I slept? Estel asked.

“One day actually. Legolas has been awake. He seems to have healed better than we hoped. I also hope that you will forgive yourself. What happened, happened for a reason. We don’t know yet what that reason is but I assure you that I will get to the bottom of this. Glorfindel filled me in on what you both talked about. When you are up to it we shall speak of this some more. Right now Estel, I need to talk to you about the ranger that showed up. It seems that he is here to help with your training and to get you acquainted with the rest of his men. He brought 10 of his best. I need to see you in my office when you are ready.” Elrond placed a kiss on the forehead of his son and brushed a stray hair out of Legolas’ face. He got up from the bed and disappeared around the screen.

Estel looked up at his love and kissed him lightly on the lips. Legolas stirred and opened his eyes.

“ Nice to see you back, meleth nín. I missed you so.” Estel whispered. A tear slipped down his face. He snuggled closer.

“It’s good to be back. I think I would like to sit up.” Legolas got up higher on his pillows, looked at his love and seen the tear glide down his cheek. He dipped his head and took his love harder in his arms. He brushed the hair from Estel’s face and kissed the tear away. “You have to get over this. We shall not dwell on the past but look to the future if we are to live here in this world. There is nothing to forgive. It was something that happened for a reason. We shall talk to Lord Elrond about it.” He place a kiss on the lips that were pouting.

“That’s exactly what Adar told me. That it happened for a reason. Glorfindel said the same thing, also. But right now I don’t want to dwell on it. I hoped you would be well enough to get up, come out on the balcony with me and get some fresh air. Do you feel up to that, meleth?”

“ Yes, I think I could do that. Hand me a robe and let’s go. The field does not have the fresh air I need for my lungs.” With that said, Estel got up and went to the chair to retrieve the robe that was laid across it. He brought it back to Legolas and helped him out of bed. He noticed his meleth wince. //Take it easy, my love. You may be healed on the outside but not on the inside. You could still be tender.//

//Yes, I think your right. Maybe being on my feet will help me heal quicker, get the blood flowing again.//

The look on Estel’s face at that last statement made him flinch. He seen enough of Legolas’ blood to last him a lifetime. He helped him into the robe and with his hands around his waist, helped him to a chair in the sun. But he took the seat before placing Legolas onto his lap. There was a blanket by the chair and he placed it around his loves shoulders. Estel put his head down onto Legolas’ chest to hear his heart. It was pounding strong which meant he was getting better. He noticed that the garden had lots of privacy. No one could see in because of the trees and shrubs around it.

Legolas was shocked when he was place in Estel’s lap. He brought up his left arm, placed it around the shoulders of Estel, he kissed his brow and embraced him closer. This felt so right being in his love’s arms. The warmth of his lover was exhilarating. It was bringing feelings to the surface that he wanted to keep down until he was healed better. Legolas was also petting his love’s arm up and down. He felt Estel shiver from the touch.

Estel looked up at his melethron and into his eyes. There was love there. He could see it. Looking at the chiseled features of his love’s face was invigorating. It brought feelings to the surface and he needed to suppress them so that Legolas could heal more.

“My love, I asked Glorfindel if there was a quicker way of healing you. He told me that making love to you would do the trick. He thinks that the bond we share could heal you quicker on the inside. What do you think? Can I make love to you? I will be very careful not to hurt you. I don‘t want you back in that bed again healing from another injury.”

Legolas didn’t know what to say. He was very tired but if it worked then he would do it.

Estel didn’t want to hurt his love but if it worked he would be gentle. He bowed his head to hide the hurt feelings in his eyes.

Legolas put his hand under Estel’s chin and raised his head. He looked into his eyes with pure love. “Yes, I want that. If it works then I will have an easier time healing when we are in the wild. And if it doesn’t work then I guess we will have a great time making love. Either way, I want you inside me, melethron. It‘s been too long.” He press his lips against this man and kissed him deeply. Their tongues wrestled with one another until neither one of them could breathe. Their passion grew with each kiss.

Estel ran his hand up and down Legolas’ back sending shivers to his member. Estel was getting harder the longer Legolas sat on his lap.

The chair was wide enough so that they could make love right there. Legolas got up bringing Estel with him. The blanket slid from his shoulders.

Estel placed his hand on his love’s hips. He gathered his nightshirt from the bottom and brought it up and over his head. He wanted to just look at his body. It was beautiful. He gathered Legolas’ face into his hands and kissed him deeply. His body was rubbing up against his lover causing his arousal to get even harder.

Legolas brought his hand to his love's hips and grabbed the nightshirt, bringing it over the man's head. Setting the garment on the ground, he watched as Estel's eyes darkened in color. Kneeling to the ground, he took his lover's member into his hand and brought it to his mouth, sucking on the tip. He tasted the juices that gathered on the end.

Estel brought his head back and tears came down his face feeling the love pour out of his love to what he was doing to his body.

The elf moved his lover back into the chair and continued to kiss his member. He pushed it down his throat and then back up placing a kiss on the end. It was driving Estel mad with desire.

The man brought up both his hands and ran them through the elf’s hair feeling the silky softness. He grabbed his head, brought it up to his and placed a kiss on the lips tasting himself. Their tongues wrestled with one another.

Legolas straddled Estel while still kissing him. He broke free only to say, “Make love to me, melethron. I might not be able to control myself.”

With that, Estel got a bottle from the table that was beside him. He looked inside and noticed a healing salve. “Perfect, there's a healing salve here.” He took some out with his fingers and got Legolas ready. He brought up his fingers between his legs and entered him with one. He watched the look on his face. It pained him a bit. He let his finger stay in one position until it no longer hurt. He pushed in further and hit the special spot. This made his organ twitch between them. The feel of his lover’s sack on his hand was making his member tremble.

Having Estel’s fingers up inside him, made him wince. But it was pleasure not pain. Then when he hit the spot, it sent him over the edge. He almost relieved himself of his essence. Then he felt a second finger and then a third. This was exhilarating to the senses. He noticed that Estel moved down on the chair so that he could enter him with his arousal.

Estel pulled out his fingers and replaced them with his member. He was careful not to plunge down to hard into him. He was watching the look on his lover’s face seeing only love there.

Legolas looked into his loves eyes. He was very careful not to hurt him. The love there was nothing he had seen before. Legolas was moving himself up and down slowly. It was exquisite making love in the outdoors. He was at peace with nature. He kissed his loves lips tenderly but could no longer control himself and kissed him hard. He could feel his teeth through his lips but his tongue was delicious. He brought up his hand between them and grabbed his member. Release was needed so he guided his hand up and down. Then he felt Estel’s hand on his doing the same.

“Come with me, meleth nín,” Estel asked. “I’m so close.”

Just then Legolas went down to the bottom of his lover’s member and Estel released his essence. With one more stroke on the member between them, it erupted. They were both breathing heavy. Estel brought Legolas’ face up to his and planted light kisses on his face.

//Len melin, meleth nín.//

//Len melin, mallos// (golden flower).

Just then Legolas realized what Estel said. He looked at him and asked, “Why ‘golden flower?’”

“ Because you are my golden flower. You are carefree, brighten up my day, remind me of the sun and are one with nature. Does it not fit you, my love?”

“ I love it. I will have to find you a pet name also. We will only use these in private places when we’re alone and in our mind thinking. Mallos. Thank you Estel. This is one happy day for me. I think your essence has been healing me while I sit here. I’m feeling better already. There’s always something new about you that takes me by complete surprise every time we make love.”

Estel looked into his eyes and noticed the color of his eyes were brighter. He could feel his member coming out.

“ We should clean ourselves and get you back to bed.”

With that, Legolas got off his loves lap. He noticed a cloth on the table beside them and used it to clean themselves up. He picked up his nightshirt off the ground and put it on as did Estel. The blanket was placed on the chair. Estel helped him back to bed. He helped him in and laid beside him. A blanket was pulled up to them and they snuggled into each others arms.

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