Fan Fiction ❯ Elves Make For Strange Bedfellows ❯ Be Bold In What You Stand For; Be Careful Of What You Fall For ( Chapter 9 )

CHAPTER: 9 - Be Bold In What You Stand For; Be Careful Of What You Fall For

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(Dream Scene)

Felicity awoke to what appeared to be a grumbling sound. She sat up and glanced around noticing that she and Kimber were nestled quite nicely between the Hobbits and that rumbling sound was coming from her own stomach! She thought for a moment and noticed Sam's pack sitting near the edge of the flet .Quietly she crawled over to where it lay, for she was so consumed with hunger that even lembas seemed desirable. Reaching for it, she inadvertently nudged Frodo's pack and it slipped over the edge. She quickly threw her hand over and caught it by what felt like a handle or perhaps it was a buckle. "No matter" she thought, as she attempted to pull it up when suddenly she was pulled over the edge by an unknown force into the darkness of night… She fell for what seemed like hours, before coming to a halt. A hand on her knee caused her eyes to open suddenly. There sitting across from her was Epoloven.

"Felicity," he purred, inching closer to her.

"Epoloven? What are you doing here?" she whispered; a might confused.

"A better question might be what are you doing here?" he raised a brow at her. She looked around and realized that she was now perched high above the ground on her favorite branch of the lofty Wisteria tree in Ediowine.

"Oh my, I don't know. Where are the others?" she began to panic as there was darkness all around her and there seemed to be no one around with the exception of him.

"There are no others Felicity, only you and I!" he whispered, almost as he could read her mind, "Do you remember our last time alone?"

"No," she replied, now wishing she was anywhere else but here.

"I do" he began, "Do you remember what I said to you?" His dark eyes were upon her now as he brought a hand to her cheek, "That I could give you anything your heart desires, remember? We could rule this forest and beyond!" His eyes gleamed. Never before had she been so intimidated by him; she was terrified.

"Haldir?!" she called out into the night.

"Haldir?!" Epoloven laughed deviously; "Haldir cannot save you now Felicity and neither can your little group of half-wits!" he spat.

"What have you done with them, you snake?" she hissed.

"Let's just say that they are but mulch in this forest my sweet!" he laughed once again.

She spit upon his face in disgust before jumping from the branch. Landing with a hefty splash she now found herself engulfed by the waters of the hot springs near the borders of Lothlorien. `How queer', she thought as she began to wade to the shore only to see that the springs were now surrounded by Orcs waiting for her.

"Haldir! Aragorn! Legolas!" She bellowed hoping that some one would hear and come to her aid. The Orcs parted as Epoloven emerged from the center and walked stealthy over to the springs offering her his hand. She would not take it.

"My Felicity, don't you realize this is the only way," he sniveled before giving the Orcs the orders to seize her.

(End Dream Scene)

Thankfully, a light snicker caused Felicity to awaken. She opened her eyes suddenly stricken with panic to see Frodo lying beside her; eyes of the deepest blue now wide as could be, he smiled at her. Sighing with relief, she realized that it was merely a nightmare and the edge that she had fallen over was that of the second platform.

"What brings a smile to your face, Frodo?" she yawned. He motioned to Sam who now lay draped across her; his leg was atop of hers and his hand rested comfortably on her head. "Ah!" she sighed, thankful that perhaps the horrific dream was at the hands of Sam throwing his arms and legs all over her. Carefully she wriggled out from under him, stood to her feet and offered Frodo an out stretched hand.

"Come," she whispered. He was a bit clumsier trying to get up and climb down the flet ladders as his unsteady gait caused Pippin to stir for a moment but he did not awaken nor did any other members of the fellowship. Upon reaching the ground, Felicity decided that the coast was clear and the two quietly headed deeper into the forest. She led them alongside a stream that ran adjacent to the path they had taken yesterday to the springs.

"Where do you take me Felicity?" he asked eagerly as she led him over a fallen tree that crossed the stream, providing a nice bridge, and through what seemed to be a maze of berry bushes.

He was just about to ask her once more when they came to a clearing in the forest. He stood there in amazement and took in the richness of his surroundings. Felicity sat down by the riverbank and splashed water on her face, arms and legs. He stared at the rolling meadow and thick green grass for a moment before collapsing to his knees.

"It reminds me of…the Shire," his face beamed. He longed for his home; the simplicity of it. Felicity just smiled at him as he spread out his arms and lifted his chin to the sun.

He knelt there for a moment before walking over to Felicity, who now sat a few yards away from him, in the warm grass.

"I saw this place and it reminded me of you. The tales you told me of your home made me think that you might like it." she smiled.

"You do not know how much this means to me! You have shown me great kindness Felicity" Frodo looked upon her with his deep blue eyes, "Why is that?"

"I do not rightly know. You seem different than most I suppose," she replied looking away from him for the first time in many years, she was blushing.

"Well I must say that you seem different to me as well-in a good way that is. I enjoy your company and the company of your sister as well. Last eve was the first night in many that my dreams were not haunted by my burden nor of Gandalf'…," unable to finish his thought, he looked down sorrowfully at the chain he wore around his neck.

Felicity wanted to ask him of his journey but deep down she knew that it was best kept at bay for now.

"Would you like to know what has brought us here?" he asked taking notice that Felicity was now staring at the ring.

"No," she replied quickly.

"Okay then," he smiled, "We will talk about something else" he let out a sigh of relief for once he thought about it he preferred to think of other things.

She nodded in agreement, suddenly feeling intimidated by him as he inched closer to her. It amused her to think that not even Haldir could stir such emotion within her.

"Much has been on my mind lately, but I can not help but to think of what Kimber said about you and her invading our camp the other night," he began. Felicity wondered where he was going with this.

"And my traveling companion, Gimli, insists that my lips were kissed since they were so perfectly shaded," he raised a brow, "You wouldn't happen to know if that were true would you?" he now questioned her, smiling impishly.

"I know of no such thing," she whispered, taken off guard by his boldness.

"That doesn't sound very convincing Felicity," he teased, "Perhaps if you kiss me once upon my lips then I shall see for myself?" He closed his eyes in anticipation. Not being able to resist such temptation, she obliged gently.

He brought his fingers to his lips and then ran his tongue over them. "Ah! It was you, for I can taste the cinnamon on my lips just as I did when I awoke from my slumber four nights past!" he smiled at her. She gazed upon him for only a moment before kissing him once again.

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A light breeze blew across Kimber's face as the dawn of the new day was now coming upon them. She shivered slightly before feeling something warm snuggle up against her. Opening her eyes slightly, she noticed that she was no longer alone in her hammock, as she saw blonde strands of hair cascading over her shoulder. She smiled as she envisioned Legolas sneaking up to sleep with her during the night. Feeling his warm breathe on her neck, he nuzzled closer to her and began to place light kisses upon her shoulder. She lightly took his hand into hers.

"Good morning," she spoke quietly.

"And good morning to you my beautiful lady!" Kimber froze as the voice was not that of Legolas but of Rumil!

Shuddering at the thought, she closed her eyes and hoped that perhaps this was just a dream from which she would soon wake.

"Are you cold?" He asked placing yet another kiss on her shoulder "Let me get you a blanket." He sat up and quickly hopped off the hammock. She opened one eye to see that her hopes had been in vain.

"No Rumil, there is no need, it is time to get up anyway," she objected.

"Yes I suppose you are right, though it does sadden me that our time alone has ended so quickly." Rumil sighed.

Kimber swiftly hopped off of her hammock. She wondered how long he hand been there with her. She wondered if she should speak to him now about what he perceived as a relationship between them. She didn't want to hurt him but she knew deep down that the longer she let it go on the worse the outcome would be!

"Ah Rumil," she began slowly, "I think we need to talk."

Rumil looked to her, his eyes wide with curiosity, "Is there something wrong Kimber?"

She stood silent. How was she going to tell him that she wanted to be with Legolas? Should she even mention Legolas at all?

"Kimber! Kimber! Are you awake?" came Pippin's voice suddenly from the flet below hers.

"Yes Pippin." she answered sharply, irritated yet thankful for the disruption.

"Is Frodo up there with you and Felicity?" Pippin called up once again.

`Frodo? Why would he be up here?' she thought to herself. Looking to her sister's hammock, she realized that Felicity was also missing. Great, just great!

"Rumil, do you know where my sister is?" she looked to him, hoping that he would know Felicity's whereabouts.

"No, I assumed that she had stayed with Haldir since she was not here when I came up." He replied.

"You know where Haldir is then?" Kimber was starting to become nervous.

"He is on the main look-out talan near the edge of the forest." Rumil returned; he was now also becoming a bit concerned.

"Let us go then. Hopefully Felicity is with him…" Kimber said anxiously as she turned and headed for the ladder.

"And if she is not?" Rumil asked as he followed after her.

"Then Haldir should know that both she and Frodo are missing!" Kimber insisted.

After brief interrogation by the hobbits, Rumil led Kimber quickly to the outskirts of the forest where Haldir was keeping watch.

As they reached the talan, Kimber dreaded to see that Haldir was by himself.

"Haldir!" Rumil called up to him, "Is Felicity with you?"

"Felicity? No, why would she be?" Haldir replied, fearing that he already knew the answer to his own question.

"We cannot find her. We hoped that perhaps she was…" Rumil began

"Felicity is missing!" Haldir yelled now interrupting his brother. That was the last thing he needed to hear! Felicity running free and reeking havoc in his forest!

"Frodo is missing as well!" Kimber added as she now feared for the worst. Who knows what could have happened to the two of them. Kimber knew very little of the quest that the fellowship was on but she had deduced that Frodo was a very important part of it. Could they be in some kind of danger brought upon them by this quest?

"You mean that dark haired halfling?" Haldir questioned her bitterly. He now realized that the situation was more serious than he had thought.

"Yes, Frodo!" Kimber reassured him.

Haldir flew down the ladder and ran over to where the two of them stood.

"Rumil, go and notify all of the sentinels as well as the additional look-out posts! Then have Orophin ready a scouting party and search the southern ridge! Kimber I want you to return to the sleeping flets and inform the remainder of guard there as well as the members of the fellowship. Have them form two scouting parties to search the eastern and western ridges! I will begin to search the northern ridge." Haldir commanded, taking charge of the situation as only he could.

Kimber and Rumil quickly took off in their separate ways.

`Oh why could I not have my powers now!' Kimber cursed herself as she ran. She would know if her sister was in any sort of danger simply by way of telepathy.

Fast as her legs would enable her, she ran through the wooded area until she finally came upon the camp.

Sam was the first one that she saw when entering the area. She ceased to stop as she grabbed onto him and tugged him along with her explaining what Haldir wanted them to do. Not wasting a moment, Sam proceeded to run to the other hobbits to relay the information.

Kimber then ran over to the other flet that held the remainder of the fellowship.

"Aragorn! Legolas!" Kimber yelled as loud as she could.

Aragorn immediately looked over the edge to see Kimber frantically pacing below, "Kimber what is wrong?"

Legolas appeared next to Aragorn and became worried seeing Kimber's state.

"Felicity and Frodo!" she began, gasping for air, "They are missing!"

Without another word spoken, Aragorn and Legolas were immediately at Kimber side as Boromir and Gimli made their way down to join them.

"Felicity and Frodo are missing?" Aragorn couldn't believe what he was hearing. How could it be possible?

"Yes!" Kimber tried desperately to catch her breathe as she held her chest. "Aragorn, if anything happens to my sister I…I do not know what I will do!" her eyes began to tear as she tried desperately to keep control of herself, but not knowing if Felicity or Frodo were safe or ….she shuddered at the thought of such things as the tears came more freely now.

Legolas took Kimber by the hand and drew her into his chest. His embrace was strong as he tried to comfort her, "Kimber I am sure all will be fine, please try and calm down." He spoke softly to her as he looked at Aragorn with concern.

As if on cue, the three hobbits now joined the group and Sam informed everyone what Haldir had wanted them to do.

"Split up!" Aragorn bellowed motioning for Boromir and Gimli to go look to the east with Sam.

"Legolas. You, Pippin and I will follow the trail to the west", Aragorn looked over at him, he was still holding Kimber who was now pale and trembling.

"Kimber I suggest that you stay here and rest." Aragorn offered in a concerned tone, "Merry will remain with you."

"But…but I want to…" she began before Legolas interjected. "I think it is wise that you listen to Aragorn, Kimber. You are in no shape to go. Please stay here with Merry…for me?" he pleaded looking deep into her eyes.

Kimber nodded her head in agreement as Merry soon appeared at her side and helped her walk back to the camping area. They sat and watched as the two groups quickly headed off for the search.

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By the time Felicity drew her lips from his, Frodo's his face was redder than a buckle berry. Thoughts raced wildly through his mind as he found himself now lost in a lustful bliss. He was unsure of what to do or even say now as he gazed quietly at her. Felicity smiled at him reassuringly; sensing that he was a little on the shy side.

"I think it is best of we head back. The others will be waking soon and I do not want to worry them." Frodo said unexpectedly as he watched the sun begin to rise higher into the morning sky.

"Yes, we would not want that to happen now would we!" though disappointed, Felicity laughed as she envisioned the chaos that would arise from their disappearance.

"You go ahead and I will catch up. I just want to wash up a little," she offered.

"Please do not be long!" Frodo stood and looked at her for a moment; he was smiling now trying to absorb all that had happened.

"I won't!" she replied, holding his gaze for a moment before he turned and headed back to into the forest.

Felicity's heart fluttered as she was now consumed with thoughts of him. She dwelt heavily on the kiss that they had shared. It was like no other she had ever experienced before. He was so tender and so sincere. She exhaled deeply at the thought of his affection.

"Well, well, well…I am glad to see that you are in good spirits…considering my entire guard along with your sister and your new friends are looking for you and the halfling as we speak." Haldir's tone cut into the air icily as he approached her from behind.

She turned with surprise, laying a hand to her chest, "Oh Haldir, you startled me," she sighed. "What do you mean everyone is looking for us?"

"What do you think I mean? Everyone is frantic with worry over you and that halfling!"

"Frodo, Haldir, his name is Frodo, and I apologize, I did not think that we were gone for that long!" Felicity gazed up at the sky it was now mid morning, "We should have not wandered so far off!" Felicity stood and began to make her way back toward the camp when Haldir suddenly grabbed her forearm; his expression was blank and unfriendly.

"What dealings do you have with him, Felicity?" he hissed narrowing his eyes at her.

"What?" She snickered "My dear Haldir, I do not have any dealings with Master Frodo."

"Oh Master Frodo is it now? I have seen the way you look at him and he at you! Do not lie to me, Felicity, I will not have it!" He commanded.

Felicity started to panic as she began to look around for help. There was no one in sight! He was much stronger than she was and with no powers at hand she did all she could to wriggle from his grip.

"Haldir let go! What is the matter with you? You are the one who wanted nothing to do with me! Remember? A few nights ago when we came to your borders-you stood there and said nothing to me! You have no one to blame but yourself, Haldir, Frodo has only shown me what you would not!!" she stated brazenly.

"You have no idea who you are dealing with, do you, Felicity?" he replied releasing her from his grip.

"Ugh, if I had my powers, you would be..." she hissed at him.

"Ah, but you do not," his demeanor now changed and his tone softened a bit as he began to emend his strategy, animosity was getting him nowhere with her, he had to think fast.

Gazing deep into her eyes, he suddenly bent down and kissed her lips, catching her off guard.

She pulled away from him, "Haldir, what are you doing?"

"Mani lle nowe amin umien? (What do you think I am doing?)" He replied moving closer to her, for if he knew little else, he knew that he could draw her in with his native tongue; she was easily enticed by it.

"Do not do this, Haldir, it is wrong." she objected slightly, feeling a little uneasy about the situation, though he noted that she did not move away from him, if she had wanted to leave the opportunity was there and she did not take it.

"Ar' mani naa raika yessen ta, A'maelamin? (And what is wrong about it, my beloved?)" he offered now pulling her closer to him.

"Llya I' peredhil mela naa I' korma. Ro n'uma mela lee, (All he loves is that ring. He does not care for you)" Haldir he whispered in her ear, seducing her with his soft words he caressed the rim of her ear with his tongue. She closed her eyes and sighed at his touch.

"Lle desiel? (are you ready?)," he continued as he softly kissed her neck.

She listened intently to the sound of his voice as her mind drifted to the first time they were together in his loft. Knowing that he was wearing her down, he brought his lips once more to hers and kissed her longingly for a moment. He looked upon her face. Her eyes were closed as if she were lost in a dream; she then opened them slowly and met his gaze. Felicity parted her lips to speak but could not as he brought his mouth upon hers once more while carefully removing his leggings. This time she eagerly explored his mouth with her tongue which brought a rush of excitement over him, "Lle desiel a' ona ta a'amin? (Are you ready to give it to me?)"

"Uma," she replied.

"Le vesta?" (Do you promise?) He breathed the words softly into to her ears.

"Uma," she sighed once more.

He moved his hands to her waist now, lifting her against the tree, he freed his erectness with his left hand as he tore away her undergarments with his right and swiftly entered her. "Hmm," he moaned with satisfaction; his desire for her had been unquenched for so long.

"Haldir…," she half pleading as he brought her legs around his muscular waist.

"Ro one lee mani amin one lle? (Can he give you what I give you?) Ro saesa lee ve amin? (Does he pleasure you like I do?)" he whispered in her ear, before lowering his mouth to explore her breasts. He had not tasted her soft skin in years; his craving for her was so intense that he knew that he would not be able to stop now, even if he wanted to.

The touch of his lips against her nipples sent a surge of pleasure through her body.

"N'uma, uuner uma (No, no one does)," she replied softly now fully intoxicated by him. He could feel her wetness upon him as he looked intently into her eyes once more. "Le vesta? (Do you promise?)".

"Uma, amin vesta (Yes, I promise)" she sighed, there was now a yearning in her eyes for him as he continued to penetrate her innermost being; she had never before experienced such delirium as he made love to her.

His breathing now quickened with excitement as he felt her thighs constrict around his middle. He brought his lips once more to her erect nipples and ran his tongue over them as he thrust himself deeper inside her. She succumbed to his rigid ness and moaned in ecstasy; quickly he brought his lips upon hers to silence them. Her body trembled all over; she could feel every muscle in her body contracting as she climaxed over and over again. And though her body wretched with orgasm, he continued, smiling down at her face now wet with perspiration.

She gazed upon him, his torso glistened with sweat by way of the hot sun, and could see that his once crystal blue eyes were now ablaze and almost as dark as midnight. His brow darkened as his breathing now increased and for a moment she was uneasy as he seemed to stare into the depths of her soul-and then closed his eyes. His long blond tresses were drenched with sweat as he now pumped feverishly within her; it was then that he released himself deep into her chasm. He opened his eyes and exhaled, a smile came upon his lips and his eyes returned to a crystal blue.

"Sii' lle naa amin (Now you are mine)," he whispered as he released her. Her body now limp from exhaustion, slid to the ground.

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Epoloven paced the floor of his lair. "Where are those filthy beasts?" he wondered. "It has been long since they left my presence."

"My Lord, it has only been…" Reitnor began.

"Silence!!!" Epoloven hissed, "Do not speak unless you are spoken to."

"I am sorry, My Lord, I…" he replied.

"Silence!!!" He walked over to Reitnor and grabbed him by the throat. He was suddenly stricken with fear as images of Guile's fate raced through his head. Epoloven released his grip and walked over to his mirror.

"I can wait no longer-where are those Orcs," he screamed at the mirror. His reflection disappeared and revealed a most disturbing sight. Bodies were strewn about the ground; and to his dismay most of them were Orc corpses.

"I can not believe this abomination!" he hissed noting that all of the Orcs had fallen along with a few sentinels.

"My Lord," Reitnor trembled.

"SHUT UP!!!" he bellowed, "I need a moment to think," he paced the floor once more as Reitnor slunk back into the shadows in fear.

"I suppose if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself," he seethed before cloaking himself as a raven and flying toward the kings' dwelling.