Here it is, my new story! I promise not to take as long to finish it as I did last time. I had this plot outline laying around for a while and I finally managed to make something out of it. Hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think of it.

Disclaimer: NOTHING of Lord of the Rings is mine. wishful thinking: please Santa, give me a part for Christmas

CHAPTER ONE

While Elladan and Elrohir were out to a hunting trip with another elf, who Estel had never met, he was looking for a quiet place to read a book. Wandering through the halls he found what he was looking for. The door stood open and the chamber was empty. In the middle of the room was a bed with clean white sheets and against one of the walls was a medicine cabinet. Estel loved to go to the house of healing, because it was quiet there and he could play as long as he liked. It also proved to be a good hiding place. Last time he hid there it had taken Elrohir over three hours to find him. When Lord Elrond found out about it, Estel had paid for it with a long lecture from his stepfather.

But Estel always felt comfortable in the house of healing. And right now he needed a quiet place he could read one of his favourite books. Elrohir had given him this book. He had written it especially for his little stepbrother. Estel had continuously asked for Elrohir to tell him a story before he went to bed. And Elrohir had created an imaginary elf, Caleb. Which was not completely imagenary, because Elrohir sometimes used things in his stories which he, Elladan and their friend Legolas had experienced.

Estel had always loved these stories and Elrohir had decided to write some of his stories down, so Estel could read them whenever he liked. What Estel loved most about Caleb, was that he was always so brave and courageous. Somehow Estel hoped he could grow up and find the same bravery within himself. He knew that his twin brothers were just like Caleb and they were an example for Estel.

But right now Elladan and Elrohir weren't in Rivendell. He already missed them, certainly when he thought about the fact they would be gone for at least two weeks. Lord Elrond had told him that they were on a hunting trip with one of their friends from Mirkwood. Estel hadn't met him, because he arrived late yesterday night. And he did not have a chance to meet him this morning.

Before Estel settled himself down in one of the chairs, he opened the window. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining over the valley. A soft breeze rocked the leaves back and forth. It gave Estel a peaceful feeling. He opened his book and started reading. After a while he felt sleepy and it did not take long before he fell asleep.

He dreamed of going on adventures with Caleb. Finding his way through the forest and crossing a treacherous river. Or just narrowly escaping dangerous animals. In his dreams Estel was never afraid. But his dreams abruptly ended when Lord Elrond entered the room.

"Estel what have I told you?"

Estel looked down, not daring to look at his father. He knew he was not allowed to be in the halls of healing.

"You know you may not be here. These room are needed if anyone comes in ill. You would not like it if anyone was in your room, would you?"

"No ada, I would not. I am sorry."

"Alright, will you come with me to have lunch?"

"Yes ada," Estel replied. He knew Lord Elrond wasn't all that angry, because he understood why Estel came there. Lord Elrond himself liked some peace in his halls. And he knew Estel did not only go there to read, he occasionally liked to observe what the healers were doing. He was always interested in how they were able to cure somebody by mixing all kinds of herbs.

Estel had asked his stepfather to teach him some of these things, but Lord Elrond had thought him to young. But now he was old enough to learn some of Elrond's skills.

Elrond said: "Shall I learn you something about the ways of healing this afternoon?"

A wonderful smile appeared on Estel's face. "Yes, I would love that!" He jumped up and down the hall and could not wait until this afternoon.

Well this was it for now. Please let me know if you liked it. Thanks!