I do NOT own any of the characters or LOTR or anything related to it.

Please note that there are mentions of incest in this story. I will put warnings before there is anything sexual. Please enjoy! This has been in my mind for many years now and I am finally getting around to writing it...

It had been a year since Elros and his twin brother, Elrond, left the care of Maglor and went to the city of Lindon. It was here that Elrond said he felt more at home, being in a city of their people, but Elros never quiet felt at home here. Upon arriving, they had the chance to meet the ruler of the city, an elf named Gil-Galad. He confirmed what each twin feared. They were both close to coming of age which meant choosing if they wanted to be of the first born or the world of men. Elros knew in his heart that he would not be staying amongst the first born even if it meant leaving his twin's side. But the part that scared him most was leaving his brother alone after all they had been through. They had always been together, and he feared if Elrond chose the first born that he loved so much, his twin's heart would break at the fact that they would not be together. Maybe what he needed to do is find Elrond a lover before he left, but in a city full of old school elves… that was going to prove a challenge.

Sitting down on a bench, Elros watched the city go by, taking in each passing elf as he did. There were a few that seemed their age, but most seemed too young or old for him to try to match his brother with. He was just about to give up when a young silver-blond elf sat down next to him.

"Are you waiting for someone?" he asked the darker haired elf.

"Kind of… But I am not quite sure who."

"Well if I am a bother, I will be on my way."

"In no way are you a bother," Elros smiled. "Are you new here?"

"Not entirely. My father and I arrived about two years ago. And you?"

"A year ago, with my brother."

"Close in age?" the blonde asked pushing his hair out of his face.

"Very," he smirked knowing how rare twins were and not wanting to draw unneeded attention to them. "What's your name?"

"Thranduil, son of Oropher. And you?"

"Elros, son of Eärendil."

"Eärendil is your father? You are a half-elf."

"I…." Elros paused. "Yes, my brother and I are."

Elros felt horrible for giving away part of their secret, but till this point in time only Gil-Galad had know who their father was. He sat silently as he refused to look up.

"You don't look to be half man, but that of a full elf," Thranduil smiled as Elros looked up at him.

"My brother looks just as much elf as I do. If you ever get the chance to meet him, I think you two would be great friends. But that takes getting him away from his books," Elros laughed softly.

"I wouldn't mind meeting him. What's his name?"

"Elrond," Elros smiled.

Thranduil couldn't help but smile in return. In his mind, he kept telling himself that if he could befriend either of these elves, he wanted a friendship that would last.

"Till we meet again, Elros," he said softly as he stood to leave.

"Tomorrow… At the same time?" Elros asked causing Thranduil to pause.

"I would feel honored. Bring your brother too," he smiled.

"Meet me here and I will do my best to bring him," Elros responded as he saw Thranduil nod before disappearing into the crowd.

He watched the area that Thranduil had disappeared into for a few minutes before he looked around making sure no one was watching him. Standing up with a smile on his face, he ran towards Gil-Galad's castle and the room he shared with his brother there. He already knew that his brother would be in there reading a book or in the High-king's library with his nose in one. Stopping at a small shop, on the way, he checked to make sure Elrond didn't have any new books ready for pick up before heading on his way. Upon reaching the room, he entered silently as he shut the door and watched Elrond for a moment before sitting down beside him on the bed. His brother's features identical to his own, but in his mind, he was the more beautiful of the two of them.

"Your presence has been requested tomorrow, dear brother," he said softly.

"By who and where?" he asked turning his attention away from his book.

"Thranduil, son of Oropher," Elros said as he moved as close as he could to his twin. "He wants to meet you around this time tomorrow in town."

Elrond thought about this for a second before turning back to his book. He had no desire to meet this Thranduil. Nor did he have any desire to be seen in town with his brother where people would realize they were twins. Why did his brother believe he would want to?

"I am too busy, sorry."

"With what? Your books and studies?"

"Maybe…" he answered knowing his brother was right. It was nothing more than an excuse.

"What can I do to convince you to meet him?" Elros asked kissing his twin's cheek gently.

Elrond sat still for a moment thinking. He finally turned and kissed his twin's lips in return.

"A new book and journal," he answered knowing his twin would give it to him.

"Deal," Elros agreed before pulling Elrond into his arms. "Let's enjoy tonight."

Elrond smiled as his fingers left the pages of his book allowing it to close on its own as he relaxed into his twin's arms.

"Only for you," Elrond's smile made Elros' heart beat fast. "Our secret."