Rescued From Shadows

Chapter Seven

Fingon was pacing the room as Maedhros slept for once peacefully. He was worried since he was waiting for a letter from his cousins who lived near Doriath. They needed a healer who knew how to deal with his wounds and everything else Maedhros was going through. He also was wondering where the Celegorm and the twins were since they were hunting down an Avari healer.

"Finno?" A soft voice said pausing Fingon's pacing. He stopped and looked at Maedhros who was slowly sitting up.

"Hey, how did you sleep?" He asked.

"Good," Maedhros replied.

"That's good," He replied as he moved to sit down next to him. He smiled brightly at Maedhros and he just smiled a bit.

"Can...I have some...food?" Maedhros asked hesitantly and struggling a bit.

"Of course," Fingon said. "I am just going to go over to the door and ask someone to bring up some food."

"Okay," Maedhros replied. Fingon smiled and stood up walking over to the door. For the past week, his emotional state has been so chaotic and unpredictable. He just tried to do his best to help Maedhros but he didn't know what to do when he got into those states. Luckily he was normally able to calm him down but still, they needed help. They haven't been able to change the bandages even if the wounds opened again.

He opened the door and told a servant to bring up a tray of food. The servant nodded and hurried down the hall. He then went back over to Maedhros and sat down by him. "We'll have some food brought up soon," He said.

"Okay," Maedhros said softly. He then frowned a bit more when he really saw Fingon's face. "Are-are you sleepy?" He asked a little.

"Yeah, but I am fine," Fingon said waving his hand.

"You should sleep," Maedhros said sounding a bit like himself again but just for a few moments. Yet, once that moment passed. He sounded and looked very much like a scared Elfling.

"I will but I want to take care of you first," Fingon replied with a smile.

"Okay," He replied with a small nod. Maedhros then looked at the blanket quietly and Fingon just waited there for the servant to come back with food. It was like this most of the time at times Fingon did read to him or just talked to him lightly. Yet, there were other times such as these where Maedhros didn't want to talk or listen to anything.

"Maedhros?" He asked after another set of silence. "Would you like anything?"

"Food?" Maedhros asked softly.

"That's coming," Fingon replied.

"Food here is good," Maedhros said which caused Fingon's stomach to twist slightly at whatever that could have meant. Yet, Fingon just smiled and nodded, "Yes. It is good here." He said in agreement.

"Finno?" He then asked.

"Yes?" Fingon asked.

"Will it be warm?" He asked.

"It could be," Fingon replied. "It most likely will be soup so it should be warm."

Maedhros nodded and bit lip and looked down once again. Fingon then leaned back and waited while Maedhros just sat there. A knock on the door caused him to stiffen and looked up scared. Fingon stood up and did a calming gesture before he stood up and walked to the door. He opened it and smiled as he accepted the food from the servant. "Thank you," He said.

"Of course my lord," they said before they left and Fingon closed the door. He then brought the tray over to Maedhros.

"Here you go," Fingon said.

"Thank you," Maedhros replied as he took the tray. Maedhros ate slowly as Fingon picked up a book and read a bit to himself. There was another knock at the door which caused Maedhros to freeze once again. Fingon stood up and looked at Maedhros.

"It's okay. I'll see who it is," He said softly and Maedhros nodded. Fingon stood up and walked to the door once more and looked at who it was. Another servant stood there and handed him the letter that he was waiting for. He took the room and walked back into the room. He sat down by Maedhros again and opened the letter and started reading it over. Maedhros watched Fingon as he was looking over the letter. Maedhros start to bite his bottom lip as he watched Fingon's face.

"Finno?" He asked.

Fingon looked up at him and said, "Yes?"

"Are...are you okay?" Maedhros asked a bit quietly.

"I am fine," Fingon said. "It says that a healer is going to come and help you,"

Maedhros looked at Fingon and looked worried. "What?" He asked.

"A healer, they are going to come and help you feel better," Fingon said.

"No," He replied as he shook his head.

"Nelyo. It's okay, he's not going to hurt you." Fingon said. Maedhros bit his lip again and looked at him with worry and fear. He then shook his head and shut his eyes.

"It's okay. I'll be right here. They are not going to hurt you." Fingon said.

Maedhros looked up at him and swallowed but gave a small nod. "Okay...I trust..you." He said quietly.