My one shots are usually rush-through, not because I am in a rush but more like if I don't make it rush-through then it would take me more than a month to make just one. I have like a ton of requests so yeah! But I hope you guys enjoy this one shot. :D

It's true that Love can't save you but Legolas and Minona fought there way through just so they could be together.

Minona wasn't an Elf but she was one of the remaining Dunedain, Minona was Aragorn's sister. 907 years old, who was a good archer, one of the ranger's best archers. She traveled everywhere with Aragorn seeing new things for the first time and visiting places that was filled with memories. Minona accompanied Aragorn as they met Frodo Baggins at the prancing pony and leading them towards the house of Elrond. Her home that she grew up in. Minona was running out of time so she had to ride her horse along with Frodo when Frodo was stabbed by a Morgul blade.

She out rode the nazguls and luckily Glorifindel came on time and made a wave wash them out. If it wasn't for Minona, Frodo would've been dead. Minona remembered also the time, the time she first saw him. He rode into Rivendell and slid off his horse with ease and grace. He had long blond hair and piercing blue eyes, she was even shock to see that her brother knew this person. "Since when did you know that Elf?" Minona went up to Aragorn and asked him, "I have traveled in their lands once." he replied as he kept walking towards the secret council. "Where was I when you met him?" I asked, he smirked and said "You overslept."

She couldn't believe that she haven't met this Elf. He was so handsome that Minona was already having feelings for him. When Boromir insulted Aragorn, Minona was about to hiss something but Legolas beat her as he defended Aragorn's honor. Minona's face lit up as he defended her brother. When the council was done Minona gathered up all her courage to talk to the Prince of Mirkwood. "Mae Govannen." she said in Elvish hoping he would also welcome her. He turned around his blue eyes piercing her very soul. "Mae Govannen." he replied with a smile and nod. His voice was amazing, it was like silk. "You may know of my brother but I am--" before Minona could even speak Legolas then said "You are Minona the younger sister of Aragorn." Minona's lips was parted a bit, she was shock because this handsome Elf knows her. "How?" she asked.

He chuckled sending shivers down her spine. "Aragorn talks about you and I noticed both of you have the same eyes." Minona looked down and said "Thanks!" they then started talking about places they have been and places they haven't been. As the journey of the fellowship began Minona couldn't focus since she was too caught up with Legolas but every time she was encountered in a battle she was focused. Her archery was skillful as an Elf, her moves were as sneaky as a ranger and her wielding of the sword was skilled as the undefeated. Every time she would kill and battle Legolas would praise her, as they journeyed for Valar knows how long her feelings towards the Elven prince grew stronger and stronger as each step they took towards Mordor.

When they reached Lothlorien, everyone grieved over the fall of Gandalf. Aragorn tried his best as he comforted his younger sister. Minona cried in Aragorn's arms for three days, as the fourth day came Minona knew that she had to tell Legolas of her feelings because who would know as soon as she left the forest of Lorien it might be her last time with him. Or when they were done with their journey would she still be alive after everything? Gandalf was powerful and strong but he fell, so Minona has to take this chance to tell him or he would never know at all. Minona was wearing a beautiful light blue gown that Lady Galadriel lend to her, she then approached Legolas who was staring at the beautiful trees of Lothlorien. "Legolas." she breathed out, nervous but confident at the same time.

"Minona." he said happily as he bowed towards her making her blush. He was wearing a beautiful silver tunic which kinda matched her light blue gown. "Are you alright?" He asked keeping a small distance from each other, she smiled and nodded. "That is good to know." he replied as he stared back at the trees. "Legolas.... I have something to tell you." she said as she looked down to her hands fiddling with the tips of her brown locks. "Hmm?" Legolas sounded as his eyes was now on Minona. Her heart was pounding furiously as if it was a bird trying to escape from its cage. "I.. I.." she couldn't find the right words. but before Minona could even get a single word out of how she felt towards Legolas, Legolas held his hand up for her to stop.

"Minona... I know what you are gonna say... but I do not have what you seek." his voice rang through Minona's head like it was a time bomb. "What do I seek then?" she challenged him, "You seek to be in your lovers arms where he is to hold you, love you and cherish you... I will not deny the feelings I have for you Minona, you are beautiful, skillful and most of all you are a kind unique independent woman, but we are two different people, I am an Elf and you are human. I am immortal and shall live forever but you... you are mortal." he quietly said the last part. "Who cares Legolas if we are from different races, who lives the longest or not... I love you Legolas!" Minona said with confidence as she grabbed Legolas' hands but Legolas shrugged her hands off and quietly said "I cannot risk being with you, loving and cherishing you every single second of my life knowing as each second pass you grow old and shall die an old age. I can't grow old with you Minona."

His words pierced her heart like a Morgul blade. She wanted the pain to stop, to just hold him in her arms and kiss his luscious lips that she has been craving. "Then give me one last kiss, that's all I ask for. Give me one kiss and I will never love you after that." she lied not only to Legolas but to herself. Legolas then stood awkwardly in front of her but then he cupped Minona's face bringing it close to his lingering away as he felt her slow but heavy breath upon his lips. When he felt the tingles in his spine he then pressed his lips upon hers feeling ecstatic and wonderful. The kiss was passionate and it made Minona's stomach filled with butterflies and her head with stars. Legolas unexpectedly licked Minona's lower bottom lip asking for entrance and Minona without hesitation opened her mouth for him to explore.

Legolas forgot that this was their last kiss, that after this kiss they were suppose to feel nothing. Legolas was too caught up in his first kiss he loved how her lips felt upon his, he loved how their tongues played with each other and most of all he loved Minona but he knows he could never be with her.

Legolas then pulled away and stared into her eyes, he knew he would never get over Minona. Even Minona knew she could never get over Legolas. Eventually their love was doomed but what they didn't know was that Eru had something in stored for them. After the forest of Lothlorien Legolas and Minona tried their best to keep their distance, but sometimes they both would steal glances from each other knowing this journey would be challenging not only physically but emoionally, but when Boromir fell, Frodo and Sam were set free, Merry and Pippin were taken Minona broke down in her brother's arms. The pain that Minona felt was stronger than blow of a Balrog. It was a good thing that Minona was human because if she was an Elf she would have faded the moment that Legolas told her that he couldn't love her.

Minona was strong, she pushed herself up and started going after Merry and Pippin because she may have lost Gandalf and Boromir and she wouldn't allow to lose anyone else, but when Minona was reunited with Gandalf she literally tackled Gandalf into a hug making everyone laugh especially Legolas but he hid it well. As they arrived to Rohan and the King has finally been cured from the evil that lurked within his kingdom before they were off to Helms deep something happened between Legolas and Minona when they both were left alone in the room, Legolas knew that there was a possibility that Minona might fall in the battle of helms deep so what he did was he ran to Minona and pulled her into a fierce kiss, kissing her with passion and love. Pushing her up against the wall and kissing her until the moment that they are called to leave for Helms deep, but before they left Rohan Legolas grabbed Minona's hand and whispered in her ear "Minona, even though we could never be together just remember this... whatever happens through out our journey know that I love you with all my heart and that there could never be another." as he caressed her cheek.

Minona knew it was impossible to not love Legolas, she knew it in the way he looked at her and the way that they kiss. Through out the battle of helms deep Legolas kept an eye on Minona, even though she was a skilled warrior and archer just as an Elf he still cared and worry for her because just one hit could be fatal to her. When the battle of Helms deep was over Gimli killed 43 Orcs, Legolas claims he also killed 43 but as Minona announced that she have killed 50 Orcs Gimli was outraged while Legolas was somehow wonder struck. As they celebrated in Dunland Legolas and Minona were having fun along with Gimli and the two hobbits, Merry and Pippin.

Merry and Pippin sang with cheer and glory, Minona dragged Aragorn to the middle for both of them to dance. She laughed at Aragorn for trying to dance better than her. Legolas and Gimli had a drinking competition and when Legolas win and Gimli passed out. Legolas and Minona had to literally drag him to the room. Minona and Legolas stayed at the bar drinking, talking and laughing it was like they were friends but as Aragorn watched them in the distance he knew that his little sister was not so little anymore because she has fallen in love.

The time came for them to leave for the battle of Middle Earth, Minona was nervous but she knew that all of them will survive. Legolas as usual kept an eye out on Minona and it was shocker because when Minona was nowhere to be seen after the battle, Legolas and Aragorn frantically searched for her but luckily Aragorn saw Minona's body which was lying near the Witch King's body since Minona and her friend Eowyn took on the Witch King along with Merry alone. Aragorn's body froze as he saw his sister's body lying lifeless on the ground images and memories of Minona flashed through his head. His face was flushed and his heart accelerated abnormally. Aragorn shout out in pain and hurt as he dropped his weapons and ran over to Minona's body cradling her like a baby.

"Minona! Minona! Please wake up!" he begged as tears streamed down his face, Legolas froze in the distance as he saw who was the person in Aragorn's arms. His heart ache but his mind refuse to believe that she was actually dead. Legolas tried blocking the tears that threatened to fall but instead he fell to his knees and his body started shaking from the sobs that are escaping. Gimli stood beside Legolas silently crying and Gandalf in the distance looked away from the heart wrenching scene that played before him, but as Aragorn brought Minona closer to his head he stopped crying because if you listen carefully you could hear a faint heartbeat. His eyes lit up as he looked towards Gandalf. "Gandalf!! She's alive!! But we must get her to the healings NOW!" he demanded, Aragorn slowly and gently scooped Minona in his arms bringing her to the healings hoping it isn't too late.

After about a day of waiting, Aragorn still sat beside Minona's, awaiting for her to awake. Legolas stood next to the window looking out at the view. "Legolas?" Aragorn called out, Legolas turn to face him and asked "Yes?" Aragorn looked down as if he was pondering on whether he should ask or not but he looked back at Legolas and asked "You love her don't you?" Legolas' eyes grew wide scared that people might know of his little secret but he swallowed his pride and nodded. Aragorn's grip around Minona's hand tightened and he said "When we lost our mother she was so heart broken, she couldn't stop crying and I thought she never will. When I saw you with her in Dunland I have never seen her that much happy. She might be smiling with me but you could see the gleam in her eyes when she's with you." Legolas then said "but--" only to be cut off by Aragorn as he said "She loves you Legolas and even though many men especially rangers come up to me to ask Minona's heart it was all up to her but she turned all of them down you are her only exception... she was scared she might end up like our mother who grieved for her husband who died in an Orc attack but now I think her opinion has changed."

Legolas was speechless, he didn't have the heart to tell Aragorn what he have told Minona. His heart ached as he regretted telling Minona why they couldn't be together. "Aragorn... I won't let her go." Legolas said full heartedly. Aragorn smiled as he stood up and left the room but the time has come that they had to march to the gates of Mordor. Aragorn knew he had to leave without Minona because his land needed him, his people needed him and for him to make Middle-earth a safe place for Arwen and Minona. He had to win this battle. Legolas left Minas Tirith with a heavy heart not wanting to be far from Minona he wanted to tell Minona how he felt once she woke up, he wanted to tell her that he didn't care about his immortality, he would give it up just for her.

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Cheers and laughter could be heard everywhere, but one stood out as he ran back towards Minas Tirith with a heart that craves to see her beautiful eyes, to hold her in her arms and kiss her every moment he has the chance but most of all he couldn't wait to ask her if they could spend the rest of their lives together. He ran as fast as he could up the stairs and into a room where awaits his love, awaits....

no one.

As he swung the door his heart fell as he saw that the room was empty. He looked all around the room to be sure but he just couldn't find Minona. "Minona." he called out but no answer, "Minona!" he raised his voice he then flipped the bed over and yelled with pain and sadness in his voice "Minona!!" he fell to his knees again, tears instantly falling from his eyes. "Legolas." someone called behind him, he turned around to see a sad face Aragorn holding a paper with writings on it, "I think you should read this." he said sadly. Legolas took the paper from his hand and it read;

Dear Brother,

I have decided to travel far away as possible, you are finally settling down with Arwen and even though I want to be with you to see you grow with your family I have to find what to do with my life. I have no plans in staying in one place, you know me. I shall travel and travel and travel

Legolas noticed that there was a huge space between the first paragraph and the second.

Who am I kidding? I have decided to run away brother. My heart is full of pain and I want to get rid of that pain. Legolas told me we couldn't be together since I am a mortal and one day I shall die of an old age.... and he is right. If I stay it would only make things harder for me. It would only make the pain grow stronger each day seeing I can't be with the one I love. Tell Legolas that I have never woken up and that I have died. It would be much easier. I will see you soon brother. May our paths cross again.

Your sister,

Minona.

Legolas clutched the letter to his heart as more tears filled his eyes. Even if Legolas went out on a search for Minona he knew he wouldn't find her. There was nothing he could do, nothing anybody could do Legolas then whispered to himself

"I won't let her go."

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After 10 years

Legolas was getting ready for his wedding. He put on his circlet hoping it wouldn't be obvious to his people that he was dreading this moment to come. Even after 10 years Legolas never got over, and never let go of... he couldn't think of her name because her name only brought a plenitude of pain and sadness. Legolas was getting married to some elleth-- which he forgot the name. He only saw her twice or three times he forgot since it really didn't matter to him.

"Prince Legolas, it is time." one of the guards told Legolas, Legolas nodded as he straightened everything out. He never wanted to get married but he was doing this for his people and his father. He was going to be King of Mirkwood even though he didn't want to follow his father's footsteps he wanted another kingdom with a Queen that he desired sitting beside him but sadly the only Queen he desired was no where to be seen, nobody even knew where she is or where she has been or if she is even still alive. Legolas walked to his father to wait for his bride. With all his might he will try to imagine that his bride was.... Aragorn's sister.

Trumpets sounded, Elves were singing with their angelic voice as people stood up for the bride to walk towards her groom. As the doors opened he saw his bride with long blonde hair and brown eyes and she was smiling at Legolas but Legolas didn't smile back nor did he watch her walk all the way to where he stood. He stared at the crowd and saw how they adored their young prince-- well now not so very young finally getting married but none of them knew that it was an arrange marriage a marriage that isn't based on love he also saw Aragorn and his wife, Arwen in front smiling Legolas smiled back. As Legolas stared at the crowd due to boredom he caught a brown hooded figure in the back. He perked up as he stared at the figure, before the figure could turn away and get lost in the crowd of people Legolas knew who it was,

He would never forget those grey eyes.

(In the movie Aragorn's eyes is blue but in the book they are grey. So let's go with grey)

Right as the bride was climbing the stairs that led to Legolas, Legolas did something-- something he knew that was risky but he'll face the consequences later. He stormed off towards the brown hooded figure. Gasps and chatter could be heard everywhere but Legolas pushed through the crowd ignoring the calls of his father and his suppose-to-be bride. He caught a glimpse of the brown hooded figure and as soon as the brown hooded figure saw Legolas she then bolted into a sprint trying to get away from Legolas as far as possible.

But Legolas was too quick and too fast but he decided not to catch the brown hooded figure instead when the hooded figure burst through the gates about to get away. "Minona." he called out making the hooded figure stop. For Legolas it felt good to say her name as his tongue rolled naturally as he called out her name. Legolas slowly approached her grabbed her shoulders gently and turning her around to look at her. Legolas couldn't believe it, there she was standing right in front of him with her dark green tunic, black leggings and boots with her brown slightly curly hair cascading over her shoulders mixing with the color of her brown cloak. Her eyes were red and puffy, she looked the same except she has grown more beautiful.

"Minona." Legolas whispered as a smile crept onto his face but suddenly Minona's hand made contact with Legolas' cheek. Legolas touched his cheek and looked at Minona with shocked eyes. She folded her arms and said "That's for lying." "What in Eru's name are you talking about? How could I be lying when you disappeared for 10 years? You're the one who is lying as you told Aragorn to tell me that you are dead." Legolas said with firm in his voice even though he wanted to just kiss her lips that was teasing him as she spoke. "So? Why would you care!? Besides you lied to me-- telling me there was no other yet here you are marrying someone else." she shouted to him. Suddenly Thrandui, Aragorn, Arwen and Legolas' bride appeared behind them but Legolas paid no heed to them.

"Minona?" Aragorn called out clearly confused on why his younger sister was there, "Tell me why Legolas?" Minona croaked as more tears filled her eyes. Legolas laughed and it made Minona confused he then cupped her face and wiped the tears from her beautiful face. "My beautiful Minona." Legolas cooed as he kissed Minona's forehead. "Legolas!!" Thranduil scolded Legolas. Legolas turned around to see Aragorn and Arwen smiling knowing what Legolas was about to do. Thranduil had an angry face and Legolas' bride was in tears. Legolas approached his suppose-to-be bride and wiped her tears and said "I am sorry but my heart has always belong to someone else." the bride smiled but tears still streamed her face because she was madly in love with the prince. "Father! I want to introduce you to Minona, she is the sister of King Aragorn and she was the one who stole my heart during the war." Legolas announced as he held Minona's hand. "I wish no longer to proceed with the arrange marriage." Legolas announced making Minona's eyes grew wide.

She thought Legolas have gotten over her since he was getting married but no one told her it was an arrange marriage. Thranduil was taken back he knew his son fell in love during the war but Legolas decided to keep it to himself especially the part of her being a mortal. Thranduil just turned around sharply ignoring everyone, the elleth who Legolas was suppose to marry turned around slowly taking one more glance at him and left. Arwen and Aragorn smiled at them and left.

Minona then turned towards Legolas and said "You know you aren't suppose to do that you--" before she could even finish Legolas then pressed his lips on hers and wrapped his arms around her waist while Minona slowly slid her arms around his neck. As they pulled away Legolas said "When I was returning from the battle I was suppose to tell you how much I love you and tell you that I would give up my immortality for you." Minona was crying and she started sobbing "I'm so sorry Legolas, I should have stayed I should--" but she was cut off again as Legolas put his finger against her lips "All that matters is right now, I miss you Minona and I still love you." he said. "I love you too." Minona replied as they both shared another breath taking kiss. Legolas then pulled away but to pull her again to embrace her, he then whispered in her ear

"I won't let you go Minona."