The Summer of Hidden Fears
By: RangerAragorn-44
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer:
I own nothing of these characters or of Lord of the Rings; they are all creations of Tolkien.
Summary:
Someone has been watching the family of Elrond Peredhil for quite some time, and they desperately want revenge, not upon the elf lord himself, but on his adopted son Estel.
Author Notes:
Just an idea for a story that I came up with last night. Tell me what you think of it. It won't be finished for quite a while, but I figured, Hey! Why not start it now. So here it is!
-Part 1-
Estel stepped out into the brightly light gardens of Rivendell. Summer had finally brought warmer weather to the last homely house and everyone was buzzing about enjoying the sun. Still an eerie quiet resided over the house that the young human, if all went as planned, was determined to break.
A gentle breeze blew through the small courtyard, sweeping through his dark hair as he walked with elf-like stealth to the bank of the river. The rather large bucket of cold water he carried sloshed about as he rounded a corner, and he stifled a yelp of surprise as a small amount drenched his boots, sending an icy shock through his feet.
A smile played on his face as he crept up behind a plush couch that the twins and Legolas had removed from the hall of fire, without Lord Elrond's permission. The three fair heads were visible from where the ranger stood and he watched silently for a moment, enjoying, in his mind, the scene that would soon play out before him.
Aragorn jumped as a hand came to rest on his shoulder and he again suppressed a shout as more of the cold water sloshed down his leg. He turned to see who had touched him, and his free hand flew up to his mouth, stifling a laugh. The sight that he took in almost caused him to blow his cover. Elrond, clothed in beautiful elven robes, stood there with a full bucket in hand. The elf lord raised a finger to his lips signaling for silence.
"You should have seen the look on his face..." The prince of Mirkwood laughed aloud with the twins as he finished recounting a rather embarrassing tale about Aragorn. However, the laughter soon turned to angry threats as two gallons of icy cold water came raining down on the three fair beings.
Their shouts could be heard from a mile away as the elves tore off in the direction the buckets were thrown from. Legolas had wondered why Estel had left so suddenly; he should have expected this. The three stopped, almost running smack into Lord Elrond of Rivendell.
"And just where are three soaking wet elves headed in such a rush." he said with a look of amusement clearly written on his face.
"Ada, have you seen Estel?" Elladan asked with an air of innocence that did nothing to mast the devilish grin he gave as he wiped beads of water out of his eyes.
"Now, which Estel are we talking about?" The elder elf mocked a pensive look before pointing to his left, which led to a singular tree in the garden.
"Thank you, Ada." Elrohir yelled as the three sped off in the direction that the elf lord had indicated.
Aragorn laughed as he stepped out from behind a statue that Elrond had cleverly shoved him behind, and with a smile of triumph to his adopted father he ran off in the opposite direction.
Unfortunately for the ranger, Legolas had seen the whole exchange between the elder elf and his adopted son, and was quick to alert the twins. The trio, much to Aragorn's dismay, soon had the young human pinned to the ground. Aragorn struggled, pleading the entire time with the three elves who laughed as they decided what to do with their impish human prisoner.
"Hey, it slipped... Ada helped... it was funny though, right?... Legolas, don't!... I was only kidding." Estel tried everything that he could think of and he thought he finally broke through as Legolas began to speak.
"Yes, it was funny Estel, but somehow I think that this next show you put on will be much more entertaining for your brothers and I than the tale I was just telling." Legolas said as he and Elrohir picked the human up and walked over to the river.
"Ada! Say something." Aragorn yelled to the elf lord as he struggled against the elves.
"Enjoy your swim Estel!" he replied as Legolas and Elrohir proceeded to toss the ranger into the river, boots and all.
The young human appeared shortly after. He slowly sloshed out of the river, pushing wet locks of hair out of his face. His boots squeaking with every step he took. The four elves were doubled over with laughter. The human resembled a wet dog as he attempted to shake off some of the water.
With a scowl Aragorn strode over to where the elder elf stood. A grin split his face as he pulled his adopted father into a tight hug.
"Estel! Your soaking wet!" Elrond cried, but he human only tightened his hold, making sure that the water had thoroughly drenched the elf's robes.
"Thanks again for the help, Ada!" Aragorn stated with a sarcastic air. The small group began bickering and jesting with each other, their voices pleasantly echoing throughout the valley. They did not seem to notice the shadow being cast down from high above the tall cliffs of the elven haven. A man stood alone, silently watching with malice and scorn as they all sat down together in conversation.
It wasn't right to the shadowy figure, not right at all, and he would be sure to put an end to it as soon as he got the human alone.
Elrohir glanced up to the rocky overhang, but seeing nothing he began a story.
"We have all heard this one to many times, my brother." Elladan interrupted and all of them laughed as Elrohir pushed his twin off of the couch. So they rested in the sunlight, blissfully unaware of the evil that lurked just outside the safety of Rivendell.
Hope you liked it, tell me what you think... Reviews please!