ack! I knew chapter 1 was short, but not that short...sorry everyone...today its all about Orophin/Hadereth...and a little Haldir and Celeborn at the end...and apparently last night I referred to Celeborn as Cellie-born...hmmm...
CHAPTER 2
Orophin paced his talan. There was something about his brother that troubled him. He had been with his husband, walking through the wood, and Hadereth had stopped to speak to another elf. That was when he had seen Haldir. He had never seen his brother look so miserable before. Then when Hadereth had rejoined him, he knew his mate was able to tell that he was worried and that was why they returned back to the talan. Orophin sighed as he continued to pace.
"You will wear a hole in the floor melethron."
Orophin halted and turned to face his beloved. He did not smile. He was worried and when he was worried, there was nothing to smile about. Hadereth approached his husband and held him in a protective embrace.
"Tell me what worries you."He whispered.
Orophin laid his head on Hadereth's shoulder.
"I fear that Haldir is fading."
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Haldir stood at the door of the royal talan. He knew that his Lord was not expecting his arrival and thought to leave. He found himself not able to move, not able to pry himself from the spot in front of the door. He knew it was because he wanted to see the Lord of Lorien. Taking a deep breath, he knocked. After a moment, he heard a voice from within.
"Enter."
Haldir opened the door. His Lord's voice did not sound as it usually did. It sounded a bit hoarse. He began to shut the door behind him, but then something caught his eye. Lord Celeborn was sitting with his face in his hands. Quickly, Haldir shut the door and knelt at Celeborn's side.
"My Lord Celeborn, is all well with you?"
Celeborn raised his head slowly and looked at him.
"I feel tired Haldir."
Haldir stood and touched his hand to Celeborn's forehead, causing Celeborn to flinch slightly.
"Haldir, you are cold."
Haldir looked at him in concern.
"As are you, My Lord."
They looked at each other for a moment and then the realization hit. They were both fading.
TBC...
