For Love, Duty, and Honor

Legolas rode long into the night not knowing where he was headed, or what he would fine. It seemed, though, that the mare knew exactly where to go. The horse began to trot slowly as it and Legolas came to a seperation in the woods. Its ears flew upward as it listened attentively to its surrondings. Then, it squealed and jumped, resulting in Legolas tumbling to the ground. He grabbed ahold of his bow and arrows and lurked further into the wood.

Then, Legolas hid between the trees as he heard the sound of grunting and footsteps. He inconceivably blended into the trees and waited as a small group of orcs marched by. Legolas exhaled sharply as his eyes came upon the treasure the orcs carried behind. Tied to a post and being dragged along behind was Tàri!

Legolas yelled to direct attention to himself as he released two sets of three arrows. The orcs hadn't a chance against this great archer. As the orcs dropped like flies, Legolas rushed to his beloved's side. A tear ran down Legolas's face has he untied Tàri and held her close.

"Legolas," Tàri managed to whisper.

Legolas peered down at Tàri, who's pale emerald eyes could hardly flutter open. Legolas smiled and embraced her, covering her face with kisses. She tried to smile as she wrapped her fingers around his golden locks.

"Well, hello there," Tàri said softly.

"Tàri...." he began.

"I'm afraid I'm dying, my love," she replied.

"No," Legolas answered. "I will not let you die, Tàri Carnesir. I'm going to take care of you."

Legolas lifted Tari into his strong arms, brought her to the returning mare, and rode into the dawn.

They rode for miles until they came upon a secluded cavern hidden behind a waterfall. Legolas released the lovely mare and carried Tàri into the cave. He placed his cloak on the ground and set her down gently. He sat beside her and held her lovingly.

Tàri smiled as her breathing became even more shallow. Her fair elven face became pale, and her eyes distant.

"Legolas," she said, grasping him.

"No, don't do that, my darling. Do not give up," Legolas cried, peering into her eyes. "There must be a way."

Tàri sighed and caressed Legolas's face softly with her hand. He kissed it lovingly.

"Make love to me, Legolas," she said, smiling. "Make love to me, my beloved...my true love."

Though his eyes worried of her condition, she reached up and pulled him to her lips.

Her essence intoxicated Legolas as he passionately kissed her. She ran her fingers through his soft blond hair as she removed his cobalt blue shirt, revealing his brawn arms and chest. She ran her hand along his chest, stomach, and back, as if discovering him all over again. He kissed her lips and neck as he held her to him and unbuttoned her silver dress. Tàri slipped her arms from the gown and removed it, exposing her full nakedness to him. His eyes sort of smiled at her beauty, as she reached to undo his belt. Legolas slipped from his remaining clothes and arched over Tàri. He was no stranger to her desire.

He entered her then, gently, slowly, as if the first time again. Her arms grasped his back, as he moved inside of her, making her feel beautiful. He explored her body with his mouth and hands, each place further than the rest. Each time more pleasuring than before. Tàri closed her eyes and moaned softly, as she felt the life within her growing. Still, they continued fully. Legolas ran his fingers through her hair as he continued to kiss her lovingly. Tàri moaned, as each of her heartbeats grew more rapid to match that of his. Her pale emerald eyes grew dark with love and lust. Her fair porcelain flushed with color, as Tari felt alive again by Legolas. Finally, Legolas collapsed beside Tàri and embraced her tightly.


Legolas and Tàri spent days in seclusion with one another, whilst the darkness around them on Middle Earth continued to stir. On the third day, Tàri's strength had become full again, so she and Legolas left their sanctuary behind the waterfall and rode for Mirkwood. The lands seemed different somehow, but maybe it was the weather or the company.

The two rode deep into the night and into the morning when they finally came upon the sanctuary of Mirkwood. Legolas accompanied Tàri into the boundaries of the haven. Legolas held Tàri at the waist and tried to smile. Tàri placed her hand gently under his chin and raised his eyes to hers.

"Now you are afraid, my love?" she claimed. "You have given me and everyone hope. I have trust in you that you will succeed."

Legolas clasped Tàri and kissed her as if it were his last day.

"Now go," she said smiling.

Legolas kissed her once more before taking to the woods.