Silent Plea

The group had settled at the banks of the small lagoon at the base of one of the many waterfalls that surrounded Imladris. Rocks littered the perimeter, which gave way to crystal clear waters and bright green moss. Legolas leaned against a large boulder, his face turned to the sun, while his lovers shed their clothing and dived into the transparent water together with Celeborn, who had surprised Legolas at how he changed when in informal company. Galadriel, however, stayed with the prince, for she had seen her chance; and of course she had no intention of stripping in front of her son-in-law.

Legolas smiled sleepily as he observed the feisty lords, frolicking and splashing each other. He wished he could join them and it must have shown on his face, for Galadriel chuckled at him.

(...)

“You are tired. Sleep Legolas, you are safe here.”

“Forgive me,” he said then, as he heaved a sigh and allowed his eyes to glaze and his head to loll.

She smiled as a mother would then, for he looked so sweet and calm, sleeping peacefully, and a sudden desire to protect washed over her, making her eyes widen for a moment, for the feeling had been strong, violent almost. Unknown to her, Mithrandir observed her just as closely as she did the prince.

As four wet elves approached the glade, Galadriel placed a finger to her lips in a silent plea for silence. Glancing at the sleeping prince, they sat themselves down and dried off, lounging back and dozing in the afternoon sun.


From The Protege, Chapter 14 [warning: slash and mature content].

In the same collection:
Chapter 1: Back in the days
Chapter 2: First meeting
Chapter 3: Arriving in Imladris
Chapter 4: You knew my great grandfather
Chapter 5: Secret weakness
Chapter 6: Vision of the future
Chapter 7: Crown Prince of Greenwood
Chapter 8: Nightcap
Chapter 9: Good morning
Chapter 10: Warrior Spirit
Chapter 11: Duel of Masters
Chapter 12: The Forest Cry
Chapter 13: Forgive me
Chapter 14: Silent Plea
Chapter 15: The Catalyst
Chapter 16: Facing Destiny
Chapter 17: Waiting in the Forest
Chapter 18: Empowered
Chapter 19: A Fateful Meeting
Chapter 20: Inky Water
Chapter 21: The greatest warriors on Arda
Chapter 22: The Demonstration
Chapter 23: Living up to its reputation