secret Love

Hello all
How are you all doing?
This is my first Lord of the Rings fanfic so don’t expect too much of it. You may find some things which don’t match with the book or film. I may have done intentionally, but it doesn’t have to be. So if you read something what doesn’t seem right just say so and I’ll correct it properly. The same goes for my grammar: I’m Dutch and only had some english lessons at school, so it’s way from being perfect.
Anyways I hope you all like this first chap. I’ve just posted this part of the story to see if anyone likes it, if you do I’ll try to update the next chap ASAP
Please review, thank you!!
Disclaimer: All the characters, places and other stuff belong to the great JRR Tolkien, the same goes for JK Rowing in the latter chaps!
Chap 1: the reunion

The Prince of Mirkwood had been totally surprised when he had received the letter only three days ago. It was an invitataskiasking him to come to Rivendell as soon as possible for an important meeting. The rest of the Fellowship would be there too. How he longed to see them all again. It had already been a year since they had last met. Although that wasn’t very long for an Elf, Legolas had been starting to miss his friends terribly. Especially Aragorn and Gimli with whom he had become really close during the quest.
He had often thought about visiting them, but to his regret he had never found enough spare time to do so.
And now after a lonely and uneventful year, he was finally able to see them once again. It had taken him a while to convince his father to let him go, but in the end he had reluctantly agreed, seeing that his son wouldn’t give him a moment of peace until he had given his permission.
He said his goodbyes to his family and was about to go, when a She-Elf walked up to him. It was Amelia, who had been stalking him for as long as he could remember. He realized she only liked him because of his looks and title, so he tried toid hid her most of the time. Just like all the other she-elves, who tried to win his love and attention.
But now it seemed he had no place to hide, so he sighed out loud and looked her in the eye.
“My Lady?” he asked with a fake smile.
“I merely wished to give you this.” She said in her sweetest voice, handing him a small package. “It is something to remember me by.”
Legolas looked at her trying to smile a little. “Thank you.” Was all he could manage, before he mounted his horse and quickly headed for Rivendell, leaving his family and friends behind once more.

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After a two-week journey he finally reached Rivendell, where he was welcomed with open arms. Most of the fellowship had already arrived, only Aragorn and Gandalf had yet to come.
The first one to greet him was no other than Lord Elrond himself. He escorted him to a room, where his friends were wai for for him.
“Legolas.” The Hobbits exclaimed, running up to him. He hugged them all tightly and took a close look at all of them, smiling broadly.
“My, my, you have changed my young friends. You look so much more mature, so grown.”
They all smiled at him.
“Well, crazy Elf aren’t you forgetting someone?” came an amused voice from behind.
“Gimli!” Legolas exclaimed. “Of course, I wouldn’t forget you, you stupid Dwarf.”
He walked up to the Dwarf and leaned down so he could embrace him.
“Long time, no see, my friend. I was beginning to miss your company.” Legolas said truthfully.
“So was I, master Elf.”
They smiled at each other and walked back towards the others.
“When will the others be arriving?” Legolas asked Lord Elrond.
“Aragorn will be probably here by sunrise and Gandalf the day after that.” He answered. “I think it would be best if you were to take a rest. You have come a long way.”
Legolas agreed silently, nodding his head and walked to the guestroom he always used.
He thought about Aragorn and could hardly wait to see him again. He didn’t know exactly why, but he had missed him more then the rest. Even Gimli, he hadn’t missed so much.
He just let it go and quickly fell a sleep.

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He awoke at dawn and quickly jumped out of his bed and put his clothes on. He walked to the balcony to look if he could already see Aragorn approaching on a beautiful brown horse. After a few minutes he saw him. A tiny figure became slowly larger and soon he could see him very clearly. The wind blew through his shaggy hair and he had a smile on his handsome face. He seemed glad to be back.
Legolas jumped out of his window and onto the tree that stood next to his room. He quickly hopped from one branch to the other and soon had reached the ground. When Aragorn came into hearing range he called for him.
Aragorn looked around swiftly and when he spotted Legolas, his smile grew even wider. “Legolas! It’s so good to see you again, my friend!” He said, while dismounting his horse. “Why are you up so early?” he said hugging his old-friend tightly.
“I – I couldn’t sleep. So, I thought I would await your arrival.” He said looking at the floor. What’s wrong with me? He questioned himself. Why am I blushing all of the sudden and why did I feel such a weird feeling inside my stomach when Aragorn hugged me. Maybe I am getting sick, or something?

Aragorn frowned at Legolas, when he saw that he was clearly lost into his thoughts.
“Are you alright?” he questioned, touching his arm lightly. He quickly removed his hand when he felt Legolas shudder beneath his touch.
“Legolas, what’s wrong?” finally the elf looked him in the eye. He seemed confused.
“It’s nothing, Aragorn. Maybe I’m still a little tired after all.”
Aragorn looked at him thoughtfully, but decided to let it go, for now. He looked up when he saw Lord Elrond approaching. He smiled and bowed to the Lord.
When Legolas saw that Aragorn’s attention was no longer fixed of him, he silently walked away, only to be held back by Lord Elrond. “Why don’t YOU show Aragorn to his guestroom?” He said, his eyes sparkling with amusement. Legolas looked at him strangely for a moment, before leading Aragorn to his room.
Did Elrond know of the feelings I am experiencing? He wondered.
The two walked to the room in silence, both occupied with their own thoughts.
When they had reached their destination. Aragorn spoke: “Thanks, for accompanying me. It’s great to see you again, Legolas. I really missed your company, so does Arwen.”
When Legolas looked at him, Isildur’s heir couldn’t read his friends eyes. It seemed that too many emotions were flowing through them at that instant. The only thing he could tell that they weren’t happy emotions.
“How is she?” Legolas finally asked.
“Great, I think. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her.” Aragorn admitted.
Legolas looked at him surprised. “Why’s that?”
“Well, we have both been kind of busy, each with our own lives. She’s pregnant you know and I’m always away.”
Legolas inhaled sharply.
“Well, I think I better be off, getting some sleep.” He said, quickly spinning around and walking away, before Aragorn had time to react. Aragorn stared at the spot where the Elf had stood only a few seconds ago. What could be possible wrong with Legolas? He wondered.

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Legolas quickly ran to his room and closed the door behind him. What’s happening to me? Why did I feel my heart shatter when Aragorn told me that Arwen is pregnant?
Quit fooling around, Legolas. He told himself. You know very well, what’s going on. You’re just afraid to admit.
He slumped to the floor. He was in love with Aragorn. That would explain why he had never felt attracted to any Elf at Mirkwood, he suddenly realized Even though they tried so hard to get his attention. He had actually grown tired of their pursuits. It was one of the main reasons why he wandered around the woods alone so often. Not wanting anyone or anything for that matter to bother him, but his own thoughts, which (he had to admit) were mostly occupied with Aragorn.
‘You better stop thinking about him, Legolas, because it will never work out, not in a million years. You know that! He loves Arwen, not you, and now they are having a child. There is no way that he will give all of that up for you. Besides he likes women, not men.’
He sighed again and walked towards his bed, laying down and staring at the ceiling sadly.

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Two days had gone by now and Legolas had been avoiding Aragorn ever since. The latter was really confused about that, because he didn’t understand what he had possibly done wrong to upset the Elf so much. He stared at him and decided to talk to him when this council was over. Gandalf had finally arrived and Lord Elrond was about to tell them the reason why they were all been summoned here.
“Dear friends, thank you for all coming to Rivendell on such a short notice. I’m sorry to inform you that Sauron hasn’t been defeated completely.”
Everyone looked at each other in shock, not believing t ear ears. Was he saying that the entire quest had been done in vain?
“Apparently when Sauron realized he was going to be defeated he opened a portal to other dimensions and sent his dark soul through them, in search for another body, which he could control and another world he could rule. Unfortunately he has succeeded. He has gone into the body of a boy named Tom Riddle and has slowly turned him into to the Dark Lord Voldemort, who is now terrorising the wizards and people in that dimension. A great wizard from their world, Albus Dumbledore, has contacted me and asked for my help in his quest to defeat Voldemort for once and for all.”
He fell silent for a moment, letting them all take in the information they had just heard.
“I know you form a great team, so I thought you would be the best people to assist them in this matter.”


They all looked at him each still full of questions, finally Legolas spoke: w arw are we going to get to that other dimension?”
Lord Elrond smiled a little relieved. “Gandalf and Lady Galadriel have found a way.”
“I see……….. and how are we going to blend into that other dimension, since I reckon that there aren’t any Elves, Dwarves or Hobbits?”
Elrond laughed. “You’re questions are well thought, young one. I had also came up with them, but Dumbledore reassured me that they have some kind of potion that will take care of that. Well, do you have any more questions?” he asked looking around.
When no one answered him he asked: “So, does everyone agree to participate in this mission? Everyone will probably have another task to fulfil, some more vital than others, of course, but still I’m sure that they can’t succeed without your help.”
Legolas stood up and kneeled in front of Lord Elrond. “I will gladly accept this new quest and I shall do whatever it takes to help them.”
The hobbits looked at each other and quickly stood behind Legolas, showing that they were willing to help too.
“Wherever my friends go, I will go too.” Gimli said, walking towards Legolas and putting a hand on his shoulder. Legolas smiled at him, glad that the Dwarf would be coming too.
Gandalf smiled at all of them. “Well, I think I should better go then too, before you run into any trouble.” He said, looking especially at the young hobbits.
All eyes were now on Aragorn, who still hadn’t said anything, but was staring in front of him, at seemingly nothing. When he realized that everyone was looking at him with a anxious look in their eyes, he finally smiled and the hobbits let out a relieved sigh. “Of course I will join you, what were you thinking? I will always join you, even when I’m old and grey and have to crawl to get somewhere.” He laughed and looked at each one of them. His eyes lingered on Legolas’ face, when he had caught his beautiful green eyes. To his relief the Elf smiled at him. He smiled back broadly as they went to prepare for their journey to Lorien and beyond.

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They reached the Lady of the Woods seemingly fast. They didn’t need to fight their way over there, this time, plus they just could use the main road in stead of some kind of dark and difficult one and of course they had horses. Gimli sat in front of Legolas, as usual. He still didn’t like to ride a horse even though he had done it so many times before.
Gandalf led the way, closely followed by Legolas and Aragorn, and behind them the small hobbits on their fast ponies. Aragorn and Legolas still didn’t speak much too each other, but no one seemed to really notice. Gimli amused Legolas with all kinds of funny stories about the things he had experienced the past year. Legolas listened closely, laughing most of the time.
Aragorn looked at the Elf happily. He was glad that Legolas was having so much fun and that the worry and pain had gone from his eyes. He still didn’t understand why his Elven friend had suddenly been so upset. He reminded himself to question the elf about it as soon as he got the chance. He had missed their conversations and silences the past year and now they had finally met again, he was still missing them, as Legolas was avoiding him.
When Legolas laughed out loud again, he caught Aragorn’s stare and looked at him briefly. Legolas’ laugh sounded like music in the Ranger’s ears and he could help but laugh too. The others joined him soon, just laughing from happiness. They really liked to be part of the fellowship again and couldn’t wait to be thrown ano another adventure.
When they arrived in Lothlórien. Galadriel came straight to point, telling them that they would be leaving the next day. After a good meal they all decided to take a long rest, thinking that they would probably need it.

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When Legolas had just removed his belt, weapons and the top of his tunic someone knocked on the door softlygolagolas wondered who it was and called: “Come in.” while walking towards the door.
It was Aragorn. “Hi.” He said a little flustered when he noticed Legolas’ bare chest.
“Hello Aragorn. What’s the matter?” he asked trying to sound neutrally.

“I came to give my apologies. Apparently I have done something to upset you, otherwise you wouldn’t be avoiding me.
Legolas paled slightly. “I don’t know what you are talking about, Elessar.”
“Don’t treat me like a fool, Prince of Mirkwood. I know very well that something is bothering you!”
“No really, there’s nothing wrong!” Legolas said firmly, showing that he wanted to end this discussion.
“Fine! Don’t tell me, just don’t expect me to be nice to you again, until you start acting normal and simply tell me what’s wrong!” Aragorn snapped, walking briskly out of the door slamming it shut behind him.
Legolas winced at the sound. Well that went great, Legolas, well done!! He thought sarcastically to himself. You’ve just made matters worse!
He threw himself on his bed, falling into a restless sleep after a while.

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So what do you think? Did it suck completely, or what?
Anyways they will enter Harry Potter’s world in the next chap, but won’t meet the boy who lived until fourth or fifth chapter.

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