Ever After
Rating - R (For violence, no romance here!)
Summary - In the aftermath of a terrible tragedy, evil creeps unnoticed into Gondor.
Disclaimers - I am but a lowly mortal, playing in the garden of the Valar. In other words, I don't own these characters!
Well, it's so short it's more of a teaser than a prologue, but never mind!
Prologue
Legolas paced along the shoreline, staring out to sea. His face was a picture of frustration and irritation. Valinor was supposed to be the isle of peace, but peace was the very last thing he felt. He glared at the sea, the gently rolling waves seemed, even now, to be mocking him. Turning away, he clenched and un-clenched his fists, trying to relieve some of the tension. He wondered if he was going to feel this way for the rest of eternity.
"Legolas?" Came a soft voice from behind him. He turned to look at the speaker, a she-elf with soft golden hair and eyes that matched his own.
"Mother." He said quietly. "I didn't know you were nearby." The former Elven-Queen looked sadly at her son and laid her hand on his shoulder.
"Please Legolas, talk to me. You've been restless ever since you came here. It's not supposed to be like that." Legolas averted his eyes. She was his mother, she knew when something was wrong. It was pointless to try to keep his feelings from her.
"It's not fair." He whispered. The Queen sighed.
"Oh my son. Life has never been fair." Legolas jerked his head up sharply, suddenly angry.
"But life isn't the issue now is it?!" He snapped. He looked at her desperately, seeking answers he knew she did not have. "Why, Mother? Why did I have to die?!"
End Prologue
Now, to those of you who are reading this and saying: "What?! She's mad! If he's dead he should be in the Halls of Mandos!" I am fully aware of this and I bring it up in chapter two. But basically, he's been there and has been released already! Please don't flame me, it's all in the name of (Hopefully!) good story telling!
Thanks!
Lairewen