Author ~ Halo Son

Rating ~ PG

Disclaimer ~ How many times must I say I don't own Lord of the Rings?! The characters Trelan, Raniean, Celboril and Moranuen are made up characters belonging to Cassia and Sio and they gave me permission to use them in my story, so DO NOT steal them!

Author's Note ~ A story I came up with while brainstorming, I doubt there's much else to say expect this story takes place before FOTR.

Summary ~ What began as a pleasant stroll for Elladan, Elrohir, Aragorn and Legolas turns into a storm of an argument between the man and the elf prince. In the aftermath, Aragorn goes missing and Legolas doesn't seem to care. Elladan and Elrohir leave to find Aragorn and sort out this mess, but some sinister dangers await the elven twins and their human brother and in the end, they're fate may lay in the hands of the elf prince who is no where in sight.







The Lord Of The Rings


Falling Into Silence


Chapter 1-Warning Senses






It was a rather cold, misty and early morning in the realm of Rivendell. The halls were quiet, the atmosphere was peaceful. The only sound, though be it quiet and soft, was the crackling of a fire in the Hall of Fire.

Elladan sat on the couch in front of the glowing warmth, being the only one awake in his home. The elf had awoken early and could not go back to his sleeping state and had quietly come here to think. He smiled to himself as another sound other than the fire reached his sharp ears; most likely Aragorn snoring. His smile broadened and he shook his head at the thoughts of events from the previous day.

Prince Legolas had come from a visit, much to Aragorn's delight, and they had all gone swimming. Needless to say they all had a great time, though there was a moment when everyone was afraid for their lives; Lord Elrond had come to speak to them at one point and Aragorn had accidentally slipped on the wet bank and pushed his elven father into the cooling water. The elf lord's face was one that would haunt Elladan, Elrohir, Legolas and Aragorn for as long as they lived, though in the end it turned out okay.

As in the words of Aragorn when explaining what happened to Celboril and Moranuen, 'I've seen happier orcs, that's how mad father was."

Elladan sighed, shaking his head once more before gazing back into the fire, watching the sparks dance. He elf grinned at the thought that this was the first time in a long time that the halls of Rivendell had been so quiet.

"With Estel around, it's anything but quiet." Elladan said to himself.

Elladan sighed to himself and got up from the couch, walking over to a window and staring out at the scenery below.

There wasn't much to see; the mist covering Rivendell was thick and cold, but Elladan knew that once it cleared it would be a beautiful day. Perhaps later on he would suggest that he, his twin brother, his human brother and the elf prince go for a stroll and then maybe go for a swim, though he doubted that would happened, especially after yesterday's events.

Elladan was just turning away from the window when, without warning, a horrid feeling passed over him. He shivered uncontrollably as it swept through his body and raised a hand on his head, groaning a little. It came out of nowhere, but it was a sharp, sickening feeling that pounded in the elf's head. Elves were particularly sensitive to the world around them, though it was rare for such a thing to happen.

Elladan managed to walk back to the couch and sat down heavily, now bending forward and putting both hands on his head. He couldn't understand how, why, or what the feeling was but it would not leave his head and it hurt....a lot.

"Elladan?!"

Elladan's head shot up, forgetting about the pain to see this newcomer in the room; it was Legolas. Concern filled the elf prince's eyes and he slowly walked over to the eldest son of Elrond, never leaving eye contact.

"Are you alright?" He asked. "You seem to be in pain. What's wrong?"

Elladan briefly wondered whether Legolas had been asleep at all, or if he was just laying awake in his room and had heard him when the feeling had come over him. Elladan flashed a smile and replied, "Yes, I am alright Legolas. It is nothing to be concerned over."

Legolas was about to speak when Elrohir and Aragorn walked in on the scene. Both looked rather tired and had probably only just woken up due to the sound of voices. Aragorn tried to suppress a yawn but failed while Elrohir shook his head.

"What is the noise about?" Elrohir asked.

"And why are we all awake at such a hellish hour?" Aragorn added in the middle of a yawn.

Legolas grinned at the tired human and replied, "I woke up a while ago and could not sleep so I did not try. Just now I heard a noise and came in here to find Elladan holding his head in pain."

Elrohir and Aragorn's expressions immediately turned serious. Taking a quick glance at each other, they walked over, Elrohir kneeling down in front of his twin brother and looking over him. Elladan waved a hand at Elrohir.

"I am alright, there is no cause for concern." He said. "Tis but a mere headache."

"This is not a mere headache." Elrohir said, giving his twin a quick sly grin. "You're skin has gone paler and your eyes are dull, more like a Goblin than a Elf you look brother."

Aragorn tried to stifle a snicker but helplessly failed and Legolas faired no better. The man and elf prince broke into a fit of snickers and had to put their hands over their mouths to try and keep quiet so as not to wake Lord Elrond. Elladan simply rolled his eyes at his twin brother and scowled.

"Do not make such comments brother. Not only do I not wish father to be awoken, but I may have to hurt you too. I do NOT look like a Goblin!"

"So you say." Murmured Elrohir.

That earned the younger twin and whack on the head with a cushion. Aragorn and Legolas were now gripped by a fierce laughter attack as Elrohir backed off from his scowling twin brother holding a cushion. Aragorn was laughing so hard his knees buckled under him and he fell over, causing Legolas to laugh even harder with his arms wrapped round his aching chest.

The noise inevitably woke up Elrond and the elf lord walked into the room to find his human son and the elf prince laughing at each other, the other making them laugh even more, while his two elven sons were dashing around, Elrohir trying to dodge Elladan and the cushion he was wielding.

"What is going on in here?" The elf lord asked.

Elladan and Elrohir immediately stopped still while Aragorn and Legolas calmed down and eventually stopped laughing. Once more the whole place was silent. Now they had gone and done it.

"Well? I am waiting for an answer as to why there is so much noise in here and why all of you are awake at such an hour." Elrond repeated.

Aragorn, Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir looked guiltily at each other, but it was Elladan who responded.

"We're sorry father. It's my fault really. I awoke early and could not sleep so I came in here. The others too woke up and found me in here then things…got a little out of hand."

Elladan had deliberately said nothing of his brief head pains, for he did not wish to worry his father. He was still sure it was nothing to be worried about, so what was the point in worrying his father about it?

Lord Elrond was sure there was more to this than Elladan was telling him and he noticed Aragorn scowl at his twin brother.

"Don't think your getting off that easy brother." Aragorn said, ignoring the glare Elladan gave him and turned to his father. "Father, Elrohir and I were woken up by voices. We came in here and found Legolas with Elladan, who looked to be in pain."

"And he was." Elrohir added. "Elladan was having pains in his head."

Elladan sighed as his father walked to him and checked him over himself.

"Really father, I am fine. The pain is gone now. There is nothing to be concerned with."

When Elrond gave his son a critical eye, Elladan kept quiet. The eldest son knew better than to try and convince his father anymore, it wouldn't make any difference.

"I want you all to go back to bed and go to sleep and do not tell me that you cannot." Lord Elrond finally said, glancing at everyone. "It is too early to be awake."

The four friends glanced at each other before nodding to the elf lord, saying goodnight and returning to their rooms. Aragorn walked up to Legolas and walked next to him.

"You think Elladan will be alright?"

"I'm sure he will. The head pains were probably caused from his lack of sleep." The elf prince replied with a brief smile.

Aragorn nodded, glancing back to where Elladan and Elrond were talking. The man then walked into his room, quietly closing the door and laying back down on his bed. In the back of his mind he could not help but worry that those pains his brother experienced was some kind of warning.






Okie yes I know a short chappy, but just setting up the scene and lots more action to come ^-^