Breaking The Barriers 26

Breaking The Barriers

Part 26

Posted: April 4, 2008
Title: Breaking the Barriers
Author: Balrog

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“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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