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Date Posted: 21:45:56 04/12/02 Fri
Legolas was surprised by Lómódë's words, but he understood too. She didn't want to show weakness when the faery seemed so antagonistic towards her. He appreciated her gesture though. Obviously, he had to escort the girl, and it made things so much easier for him if he didn't have to persuade Lómódë into coming.
Just as he prepared to tell the faery that they would come, he felt a powerful surge from the palantir in his pocket. He'd almost forgotten about that. Yet another unpleasant thing that would have to be dealt with later. Legolas was about to ignore the distraction when he heard Aragorn's voice. It was weak, so weak that the fragile vowels were tossed and turned on the light breeze, but the words were there nonetheless.
Shocked, he listened. It took a moment for the words to sink in. Finally, frantically, he pulled the palantir from his pocket, but it's surface was dull now, and no image of the King appeared there. It was unresponsive to his touch. Quickly, he looked at Lómódë. Her wide eyes indicated that she had heard the message too. Reaching out one slender hand, she brushed the palantir's surface. It flashed blue briefly, but then it's fire died again, like the fires of the King were dying. Suddenly, all that mattered was to get back to him. He looked up.
"You both heard that, so you'll understand that we must leave as soon as possible. No time can be lost. We leave immediately." He turned to the faery.
"It looks like your message will have to wait. Elessar is dying. We may already be too late."
Swiftly, he crossed to where the traumatised horse was still waiting. There was no time now to puzzle over the strange disappearance of Ringbearer, he had to get back, had to make his peace with Aragorn while he still had the chance. Something struck him.
"There's only one horse here. I can't carry both of you. Do either of you have a mount?"
He realised the foolishness of the question as he said it- one thing the legends of the faeries hadn't mentioned was any riding ability, and there were clearly no other horses nearby. And he couldn't leave Lómódë here, but he didn't think the faery would consent to being left behind. With a pang, it struck him that he may never see Aragorn again, and they had parted with the king still believing his friend was a traitor.
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