this chapter will go to Legolas/Haldir, then Thranduil and Celeborn...

CHAPTER 2

" I've missed you so much Legolas."

Haldir gently kissed his mate. Legolas giggled.

"Perhaps if you came to Mirkwood more then you wouldn't miss me as much."

Haldir looked at his beloved, then slightly cringed.

"You know I hate spiders meleth nin."

Legolas rolled his eyes at his lover.

"Then I should come to Lorien I suppose."

Haldir laughed.

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Celeborn paced his rooms. Why had he left Thranduil like that? Celeborn could feel the tears threatening to fall. He did not want Thranduil to know him anymore than he already did. If he knew him more, that would mean being closer that Celeborn was comfortable with. Celeborn stopped pacing and sighed. Thranduil had always been kind to him, even in the days of the alliance. When Oropher had died, Celeborn had attempted to aid the elven king, but it turned out to be Elrond who was able to get through to him. Celeborn sat on the divan. Thranduil had only been to Lorien a handful of times, mostly to see Galadriel, however, when Celeborn would see him, he would hide away. Celeborn heard a knock sound on at the door.

"Enter." He said, almost miserably.

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Thranduil entered Celeborn's rooms, knowing there was a possibility that Celeborn might just shy away from him again or even worse, throw him out.

" Celeborn?"

Celeborn had his head lowered and even at the sound of his name, he did not raise it. Thranduil cautiously took another step forward.

"Celeborn?"

When Celeborn could see Thranduil's boots in his line of vision, he held up his hand.

" Come no closer Thranduil."

Thranduil could hear sorrow and pain in Celeborn's voice. He slowly sat on the divan by Celeborn. He made sure they were not touching so that Celeborn would not flee.

" Celeborn, saes. I would help you, but I know not what ails you. Has someone committed an offense toward you?"

Celeborn shook his head. Thranduil slowly inched closer to Celeborn.

"Have I offended you in some manner?"

Another shake of the head of Celeborn. Thranduil turned to the silver haired elf.

" Saes Celeborn. Talk to me as you once did."

Celeborn's shoulders shook. Thranduil slowly reached out his hand and lifted Celeborn's chin with his index finger. His heart broke when he saw the tears there. Celeborn looked at Thranduil for only a moment before pulling away from him.

"I need not your aid. Please leave my rooms."

Thranduil sighed and stood. He began to walk towards the door, but upon hearing a loud sob from Celeborn, he was back on the divan.

" I will not leave you this way mellon nin."

Celeborn glared at Thranduil through his tears.

" I asked you to leave."

Thranduil crossed his arms across his chest.

" I will not."

Celeborn did something then that he did not expect. He stood suddenly, pulling Thranduil up with him. Then, Celeborn shoved him toward the door as hard as he could, causing Thranduil to topple backwards and hit his head on a table. Celeborn raised both hands to his mouth.

" Thranduil...I..."

Thranduil stood up, feeling a bit dizzy.

" I will leave you in peace." He said angrily.

Once the door slammed shut, Celeborn sat on the divan and put his face in his hands. What had he done?

TBC...