Elfling Mischief

A/N Well, here is chapter number two, I'll try and improve this one and maybe I'll have more reviewers, I would like to thank the ones that reviewed the first chapter, thank you guys for taking the time to review.

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Princess of Ithilien: First of all, thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you like my idea, I just hope that it will develop into something that everyone will enjoy, I want to give Thranduil a chance to prove his worth and go easy on the Legolas fics, whom you will not find much in my stories, because he is in every other fic. Thanks for the idea about the thoughts, I might use your idea or I'll think of my own. Oh btw, you are my very first reviewer ever so here's a cookie for you ;D.

Black as the Shadows: Thank you, thank you, thank you, you have no idea how encouraging you are, well here is your chapter, I hope you will enjoy it more than the last one.

Moonyasha: Did you really enjoy that chapter, gosh I don't know what to say. I am so glad you found it funny, I was heading in that direction, so I'm actually relieved that I sorta got it right Btw, when are you going to update The Knights of the Heavens, you really had me on the floor laughing, hope to hear from you soon.

Disclaimer: As I said in chapter one I do not own any recognisable characters even though I wish I did.

Now on with the story.

Chapter two: Snakes Spell Trouble

The following morning was crisp and cool, the sun had just risen and everyone already began their daily chores. Greetings were passed between the elves, and everyone was their usual cheerful selves.

And a certain golden-haired elfling had just woken up, he remembered what happened the day before and knew that a certain pair of twins were going to want their revenge today.

It would be best to keep my eyes open for anything unusual. Thought Thranduil as he brushed through his silky, golden hair, his large, sparkling blue eyes staring into identical eyes that were looking back at him.

Thranduil was a beautiful elfling, he had been his parent's pride and joy since the day he was born, everyone had rejoiced at the newest arrival. His skin was silky smooth like porcelain, although he was slightly more tanned than the other elves due to the fact that he would spend hours playing outside in the sun, his cheeks always had tint of red because of his youth, they would start paling once he was older. He was very energetic even for an elfling and not even his parents could keep up with his speedy pace.

Now, he headed to the wash-basin to wash his face off, and began heading towards the dining-room for breakfast.

Elros and Elrond had also just woken up, they knew that today they were going to get

back at Thranduil, they still were still upset that they were the laughing stock of the entire kingdom.

"We need to get back at him, and real good, something that will make him remember not to cross the Earandilions again, what do you suggest, El?" Asked Elrond, who was the younger of the twins, if only for a few minutes.

"Oh, I have a very good idea, one that will surely make him remember, but not yet, we have to first make him feel nervous, then feel that we have forgotten about his prank and our revenge, make him think that he is safe, and that is when we strike." There was an evil yet playful gleam in his eyes, oh yes, their dear friend will not forget very soon.

Elrond almost sorry for their friend…almost, as they too headed for the dining-room.

Thranduil steadily walked beside the twins, he couldn't help but feel a slight twinge of fear as he wondered what the twins had in store for him, he knew there was nothing to be afraid of, but that did not stop the anxiety that rose in his stomach.

"THRANDUIL!" Shouted Elros.

"What." Thranduil began to blush furiously, it was rare that he got so lost in his thoughts, his mind was so occupied that he did not hear what the twin said, so he asked if Elros could repeat the question.

Elros grinned, a gleam in his eyes, he was not going to let Thranduil live this down, and he knew it. "I asked, what are we going to do today"

"Oh, we could have a small archery contest, or even practice our skill with sword."

"I think archer will be a better idea." Suggested Elrond.

So, all three made their way to the weaponry, where they each selected suitable bows, and well-crafted arrows.

The archery-field was huge, where all sorts of events take place that involved practicing weapons and having contests. The green grass was cut short to make it suitable for this sort of things, the trees were all gathered at the edge of the field. The younger elflings often practiced at that time of day, when it is still cool and their concentration fresh.

The three made their way towards the archery section, where targets were set up, both near and far.

"Alright, since I gave the idea, I make the rules, there is going to be no trying to distract one another and no cheating, there is going to be three rounds in each round, until two fall out and one is the winner, if I win, I get your most prized knife, if any of you win, then you can get my most prized bow, deal?"

"Deal." So all three shook hands to seal their promise.

The competition soon began, one by one, each took their stance, pulled back their strings, aimed and fired. All three arrows glided through the air and made its way towards the target.

The competitors became more tense as Elros fell out in the first round, which left Elrond and Thranduil, who both were determined to win.

After an hour, Elrond took his final aim, he knew he had to win or not only will he lose his most prize knife, his pride would be severely damaged due to the fact that he would lose to an elfling younger than himself.

Thranduil was just as determined, for his bow was a gift from his father, who made it with his own two hands. It was given to him on his Begetting Day,

Elrond's arrow flew true and hit dead centre of the most furtherest target, with a smug grin he turned back to Thranduil, who looked at the still shivering arrow with determination written all over his fair features, he knew the shot that he was about to make was not going to be easy, but he also knew it was not impossible either. He took the usual stance of an archer, eyes narrowing with concentration, his fingures tense as he once more pulled the string back, the arrow was released.

For one split second, everything stood still, even the breeze that was blowing slightly seemed to have froze, as the arrow cut through the air like a knife.

The arrow flew true as it split Elrond's arrow in half. Everyone stood there gaping, hardly anyone made a shot like this, this elfling must've had some hidden talent.

After a shocking moment, the twins looked down in despair, as they each handed Thranduil their knives.

"Well, it seems that you have one fair and square, take care of these knives for they mean a lot to us" Elros stated in good sportsmanship.

Thranduil took the knives with reverence, he had always admired the intricate flow of elvish on each of the blades. He looked up at the twins with gratitude in his eyes.

It was already afternoon, and the three decided that they all felt like horse-riding till the sun would begin setting.

The three galloped along the forest path and into more wider fields, hillocks were found here and there, there was a small, trickling vein of water between two of the hills, and that is where they rested for a brief moment. The twins took the opportunity to go looking for snakes that they knew had live somewhere around there,

There were two types of snakes that they knew lived in that area. There was the red and black stripe snake and then there was the black and red striped snake, the snake with a red stripe first was the non poisonous one, and the one with the black stripe first was a very poisonous one.

The twins could not quite remember which was which, so they took a few to see once they reach the palace.

It was already getting dark and the three soon began heading towards the palace. Once there they began eating their supper, and made ready for bed.

The twins, though had other ideas. They secretly tiptoed to their bedchambers with the bag of snakes in. They opened the bag, but even in the light the twins could not recall which one was the poisonous one and which one wasn't. They soon agreed which one to take, so they silently made their way towards Thranduil's bedchambers, it was already late, everyone would be asleep including Thranduil.

The twins entered the silent bedchamber, and all was heard was the soft breathing, of the sleeping elfling. The twins snuck towards the bed, trying to hold back their laughter. They carefully placed the small, writhing creature under Thranduil's blanket, and once that was done, the twins headed just as quietly towards the door, which they closed softly behind them.

Snickering all the way towards their own bedchamber, they got dressed into their sleeping clothes and climbed into his own bed.

They both immediately fell asleep, but what they didn't know was that they had put the wrong snake into Thranduil's bed.

TBC.

Ooh, is that a cliffhanger. Well, you'll just have to wait and see what's going to happen in the next chapter. There is only one secret way to find out and that is to give me LOTS of reviews.

Till next time

Elven Warrior Princess