Torn from you

Celebration

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~previously~

"For five hours?!" I was overwhelmed. Why would they lie to me anyway? It's not that much of a deal.

"I'm sorry it is my fault, I saw a forest in the distance and I felt lonely without the company of trees so I walked over with Gimli and I talked to the trees...there seemed to be more than I expected that wanted attention from me. I'm sorry Aragorn, please forgive us" he looked into my eyes and gave me puppy eyes look, my eyes widened slightly and for some reason, I instantly succumbed to his words and smiled slightly.

"No need to worry Legolas, I know how much you miss your kin, I can't begin to imagine how you feel without them. I'm sorry I should never have stopped you from visiting them" I placed my hand on his shoulder and he placed his on mine.

"Speaking of my kin, can my father visit soon? I really miss him but I also want to spend time with you so I decided that this was the best option..."

"Of course he can visit Legolas" I then looked between the elf and the dwarf "Why is your hair wet?"

"Don't ask" Gimli burst out laughing while Legolas just grumbled and walked ahead of us "I believe there is a celebration Aragorn? Come and join in on it, it is your coronation after all" I turned around to get Arwen but she had already walked off ahead so I walked between the two, happily.
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Aragorn's PoV:

"Legolas aren't you going to change? They would be a bit surprised if they see a prince soaked to the skin" I stated as we walked on, I noticed that Legolas kept his head high and put on a smile to everyone that walked by. I was slightly amused at this as they all looked at him with confused expressions, nevertheless seeing their king with an elf and a dwarf might be a weird experience.

"Aragorn I cannot feel the cold and my hair and clothes are drying already, it's not like I'm going to die if people just look at me" I placed my hand on his arm to just check, he tensed slightly but then calmed down again and his theory was correct because his clothes were drying "honestly Aragorn I thought you grew up beside elves" he did seem a bit calmer than earlier when he wouldn't even say a word to me and he kept pausing. I hope I wasn't that frightening.

"I believe you, come on then my friends let's go and enjoy ourselves" we walked into the hall and we were greeted with the stench of alcohol, the chattering people and the singing of old songs. Everyone quietened when they saw their king and bowed slightly. A guard, who I think was called Leoni, came over to me. I despised him as much as I despised the ring and it had only been my first day! He was arrogant, irritating and always had an expressionless face. "Are you not supposed to be working?" He asked and tilted his head while showing no fear. He had blond, short hair and silver eyes that held a lot of anger behind them.

I usually wouldn't get angry but now I was infuriated "Aren't you supposed to be following your king's orders?"

He clenched his teeth slightly as if having a self argument "then what do you plan for me to do...my king" he spat out king as if it was Sauron himself that was standing in front of him.

"I plan to spend this night celebrating with my people, that is an order. Today it will only be a warning but the next time you order around your king then you will be punished. Now celebrate with us, Leoni, after all, we have just destroyed the one ring"

He didn't even apologise he just mumbled "it's laonri" and then walked off.

People began walking up to us and congratulating me on becoming king, I returned with a thank you each time. I still wasn't used to having constant attention from people, it was rather terrifying knowing that everyone knew my name. But I'm not going to give up now because I'm doing this for everyone who has given up their lives for me, even Boromir and if I was to back down then it would be a disgrace to their memory. Legolas had gone to get us drinks while I walked over to Arwen, who was sitting down at a table with her graceful dress on when she noticed me she stood up and walked over to me.

"Aragorn listen, I'm sorry about what I said, I never really meant to say anything that would hurt you...I just wanted you to stay, but now that I think back on it, I was being too selfish"

"Arwen, it's fine, it's my fault I shouldn't have gotten so worried" I kissed her softly on the lips and we looked at each other lovingly.

"I'm glad you understand, now let's join Legolas and Gimli, I'm sure they would both be missing your presence" she grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the two soldiers, who were drinking and chatting quietly. When we approached I saw Gimli glance at Legolas worriedly and I tilted my head a bit but then shrugged it off.

"Legolas, how wonderful to see you again. It has been too long" she greeted him formally.

"Lady Arwen, it indeed has been too long" they put their hands to their hearts and bowed slightly in an eleven greeting. I found myself walking over to Gimli to get the drink that he had got me so I could give them space to talk together and catch up.

"Why are you two soaking wet," Arwen asked and I shrugged my shoulders at her, having no clue.

Legolas sighed "I am not wet anymore, it is drying off"

"Why were you wet anyway?" My voice called out, still barely audible from the loud talking of people surrounding us.

"Gimli was annoying me so I pushed him into a river but he pulled me in with him" I raised my eyebrows a bit concerned about their fight, at least it didn't go physical.

"You both act like a child" and I am not lying. I would never lie. throughout the whole journey to Mordor, they were having childish arguments and only at the last minute did they even realise that they wanted to be friends, yet they still fight even now.

"You act like your a ki-Oh Wait, you are a king...nevermind" I chuckled and took a swig of my drink and I glanced down at the red-bearded dwarf, smirking I said "since I am your king, I order you to get me another drink"

He walked away but I heard him mumble "who's the childish one now?"

He came back and said sarcastically "here you go my king" before bowing and handing me it, it smelled really alcoholic and I cringed slightly as it made contact with my lips.

"Gimli can you get me another drink?" Legolas asked.

"No," Gimli said stubbornly.

"Excuse me I am the prince of Mirkwood you cannot disobey me," Legolas said with a hint of amusement in his voice as he leaned against a wall.

"Don't you start, I'm not getting any drink for you" Gimli huffed in annoyance.

"Why did you get one for Aragorn then?"

"He has had a rough day and he deserves one" he gave a slight smirk and I raised my eyebrows in confusion. Gimli whispered something to Legolas and Arwen and they all burst out laughing but I just took another sip of my drink and shook off their craziness.

(I have never been drunk before so I really don't know how to put this sorry if it is terrible 😖) After a few more glasses I began to become dizzy and everything around me was a blur, I could still hear the chatter of people and the laughing of my friends and wife. I spun my head around to their direction and stumbled towards them. I caught a glimpse of Legolas and I grabbed his arm with my rough hands. For some reason, I started laughing and pulling at his hair "leggowwwlas you look funny"

"No-no I don't"

"Yes you do, your hair is all damp, c-can I chop it off?"

"No I love my hair, Aragorn I think you should l-" he stumbled on his words.

"Can I plait it?" I looked at him pleadingly but he just looked back with a scared expression as if I had just turned into some type of monster. Arwen was grinning in the background and I became a bit angry "what are you laughing at" her face turned a bit colder as she walked towards me and placed a hand on my cheek. I calmed down at her touch but I still didn't escape the loopiness that I was in.

"Aragorn I think you should rest"

"Good idea" I sat down on the floor and cuddled Arwen and Legolas's legs, using them as a pillow as the consciousness drifted from me.