Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Eternity ❯ Everlasting Sorrow ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6: Everlasting Sorrow

Legolas gazed down at his cousins and heard the mortal ride away. Lossëdil was crying and holding Ambardil lifeless form tightly. Sadness weld in his soul and he cursed softly. It had shocked him to come cross Ambardil and Estel fighting each other instead of the Orcs. And it was more of a surprise when his cousin had been stabbed by the mortal and had died. The words he had spoken were harsh and he regretted them. How could he have called the mortal friend in one moment and yet swear vengeance against him the next? He shouldn't have jumped to conclusions without hearing the whole story first. Now he had possibly destroyed a budding friendship and one he was starting to cherish. Threading a hand through his blond hair, he sighed softly and pushed those thoughts aside. Now he needed to help Lossëdil and deal with the loss of Ambardil. Later he would have to figure out what to do about Estel and if there was even a chance to do anything at all.

Leaning down he placed a hand on his cousin's shoulder. "Lossëdil?"

His cousin flinched and looked up at him. Brown eyes were full of grief and Legolas smiled sadly.

"We need to prepare Ambardil for the journey home."

Brown eyes filled with tears and Lossëdil clutched his brother tighter.

"Just give me a little longer with him Legolas?"

"A few more minutes then."

Lossëdil watched Legolas walk a few feet away and stop near a set of trees. Regarding his cousin for a moment, he gazed down at his brother. Ambardil expression was for the first time since the death of their sister peaceful. Something had acquired during the battle with the mortal, that had given his brother this expression and he wanted to know what it was. A barely sane smiled graced his features and he chuckled soundlessly. Stroking a lock of blond hair from his brother's face, he began to hum quietly. Thoughts whirled in his mind and he smiled. He wanted revenge for his brother's death and maybe if he killed the mortal then he would achieve the same peace as his brother. All he would have to do is wait for the right moment when everyone's guard was down and then he would strike. Gazing down at his brother, grief began to consume him once more but the thirst for revenge continued to burn in his mind.

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A light rain had begun to fall when Estel finally made it back to the main battle area. Dead Orcs lay around in different place but luckily no elves. Squinting in the mist he saw his brothers were all right and let out a sigh of relief.

"Estel?"

Snapping his head up at his name everything went out of focus and almost went black. Grabbing the reins more tightly he blinked and saw Elrohir. His brother was looking at him in concern and fear.

"What is it brother?"

"Are you alright?"

Estel smiled sadly and shook his head. "No I am not and I don't think I will be ever again."

Elrohir was frightened by his little brother's comment and looked over at his twin. Elladan straightened up from cleaning his weapons and walked over to his brothers. Looking from one to the other he knew something was terribly wrong.

"What has happened?"

"I killed Ambardil and Legolas hates me now. I think our friendship is over."

The twins were shocked and more so by the way Estel said it. His voice had sounded so dead and lifeless. Looking up into his grey eyes, Elladan saw so much grief there and something else that scared him.

Elrohir didn't like the look in his brother's eyes either and was growing concerned. "Estel?"

"I am so sorry."

The words were whispered so softly that they almost didn't hear it. There little brother smiled at them sadly before his eyes rolled in the back of his head. He fell off the horse and lay unmoving on the bloodied ground. The twins were shocked and hurried to his side. Checking him over they were terrified to find so many injuries and began to quickly treat them.

Later that night the twins sat a few feet away from the other elves and gazed down at their mortal brother. They were able to treat the majority of his injuries but were concerned about his side. It looked to be poisoned and they had nothing to cure it.

Legolas had returned with Lossëdil and had looked at their brother. The twins were disturbed by the conflict they saw in his grey eyes and knew that Estel spoke the truth. Whatever friendship they once had was broken and might not be possible to repair.

"Legolas is conflicted by grief for his cousin and the pain he caused Estel." Elrohir said with a sigh.

Elladan nodded tiredly and gazed down at Estel. He was sleeping fretfully and whatever his dreams were they weren't pleasant. Reaching down he pushed some of the tangled brown hair away from Estel's face.

"Hopefully this will all be resolved but I fear it will not be easy."

His twin looked at him sadly and nodded.

"I wish father were here." Elrohir whispered quietly.

"Yes so do I."

Legolas gazed across the clearing at the brothers and then looked away. He wished to go to Estel and make sure if he was all right but couldn't. His harsh words still rang through his head and also the death of his cousin. Until that matter was settled he could do nothing. Whatever happened he didn't think saying sorry was going to regain the mortal's trust or even make up for what he said. In the end there was nothing more he could do and that was the biggest irony.

The night passed slowly and Estel's conditioned grew worse. It was decided that they leave immediately at dawn and a litter was constructed. Lowering their brother onto it, the twins looked down at Estel with fear and worry.

"I do not think he will survive the trip back to Mirkwood brother."

Elladan looked at Elrohir and hugged him tightly. "We must have hope brother or else he won't."

He felt his twin nod and step away. Tears shone in the grey eyes but he saw the determination.

"Yes our little brother is strong and he will not give up the fight."

The twins smiled to each other and gazed down at Estel. Grabbing the horse's reins Elladan stood next to him while Elrohir was by the litter. They watched as the other elves mounted and began their journey back to Mirkwood.

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