Russ here. So Im popping this chapter on here while like half asleep kind. Ugh so I dont know how well this will go. :3 BTW anyone excited for the new Hobbit movie coming out on December 13 (my birthday Whooo) Im super exited * dances* Ok Russ chill..Time to Write
XOXOXO RUSS 3
Chapter 12.
"Glorindel. It's snowing" Russ tugs on my coat sleeve as we make our way to his school.
"Yes it is" We pass some of my soldiers who nod at me.
"Ada said when I'm older your going to teach me how to fight"
"Yes once you are older. What do you want to learn? Bow or sword?" I pick him up out of the snow and carry him on my shoulders.
"No not them. I want to learn the two words things on Adas wall"
"Two sword things? Oh you mean the twin blades. Russ it takes years adn years of hard work to master them. There are not many who can use them"
" But I want to. Please Glorfy"
"Maybe Russ" I sigh and watch the snow fall. "I'll ask your Ada. The only person I know or knew who used them was my Erestor. He was a master"
"Maybe people named Erestor are only ment to use them" Russ says proudly" Like me"
"yes maybe"
"Look! Dan and Ro are home" I fallow where Russ is pointing and see two horses riding towards us.
"So they are"
Elladan and Elrohir stop as we get close to them.
"Good morning Glorfindel...Russ" Elladan says and I bow my head in respect.
"Where are you headed?" Ro takes Russ from my shoulder and places him on the horse in from of him.
"Just taking him to school"
"I think I'll join you. Dan?" The prince turns his horse around.
"I'm going to tell Ada we are back" He gives a small wave and continues to the palace. Little Russ gets a sad face and sighs.
"Don't mind him little brother" Ro's hand holds his brother close to him. "Now hold on"
Together the brothers ride beside me down the trail. In the school yard children of all ages play in the snow. Some stop to watch the princes pass.
"Glorfindel Help me down" I lift the elfling off the horse and set him on the ground. "Thank you"
He takes his bag and runs into the school house.
"He is so smart for his age and very well mannered" Elrohir comments as we head back up the path.
"Yes. It's amazing really. He can always be found reading and not some child fairy tail but more advanced books"
"Quite odd"
"How was your mother and grandmother?"
"They are well but Grandmother has a message for Ada. She says something is happening. Something that the gods are allowing only once. She said it is already here but won't show it's self for some years"
"Is it dangerous?" Elrohir gets off his horse shaking his head.
"She didn't say"
"Alright. I will let you give Elrond the message"
I try to get the snow out of my hair and head to the weapons room. In a corner is Erestor's weapons. For a adviser he could hold his own. I pick up one of his twin blades. It's weight is light and engraved in the black handle is his name in silver. The blade itself is long, thin and still as sharp as the day it was made with delicate swirls engraved into it. Truly a beautiful creation. Erestor was the only one in Rivedell to use them.
"My love, How do I teach and elfling a skill only you could master?" I say to myself and put the blade back with it's twin.
The day goes by rather quick and before I know it I am sitting in the dinning hall for supper. Russ is happily telling Elrond about his day while the lord cuts up his food. The twins are bantering back and forth about whos the strongest. Normal meal time events.
"Russ what happened?"
Looking back at the younger prince I find Elrond touching his cheek where there is a faint bruise. Russ quickly covers it.
"Mama and Hensel came to see me at school. I waked into a door" He looks down and you can tell he is holding back tears. Elrond and I share a knowing look. He isn't telling the whole truth.
"My son. Is that really what happened?"
"Yes Ada"
Elrond frowns as he gently touches the mark then kisses his sons cheek.
"Alright Russ I believe you"
The child's happy mood turns into a quiet one as he pokes at his food.
"Ada May I go to bed?" Asks Russ pushing his barley touched plate away.
"You haven't finished you supper"
"I am not hungry"
"Alright" Elrond takes a drink of his water then gets up. "Lets go sweetheart. Glorfindel met me in my office please"
"What's going on?" Elladan asks.
"I don't know Dan but I think someone hit Russ" I finish my supper.
"Children always play fight"
"Not a child Elladan"
The twins eyes go wide and the oldest's hand goes into a fist.
"Who?" Elrohir places a hand on his brothers shoulder.
"His mother or her husband would be a good guess"
Elladan mumbles something under his breath then gets up and quickly walks out of the hall.
"He alright?" I ask Elrohir and get to to leave.
"What you said has upset him. It may not seem like he cares for Russ but deep down he does. Just doesn't show it"
"make sure he doesn't do anything he might regret" Elrohir nods and takes off after his older brother while I go met Elrond. He's already in his office waiting.
"One of them hit him. They hit him" Elrond says in anger walking back and forth. "That bitch"
"Did Russ say anything?"
"No but you can see it in his eyes. Hes hurt and is to scared to say anything"
"We can't do anything unless we have solid proof"
"Goddamn it" The lord sits down at his desk
"Or we find a way to make Russ talk"
"I tried"
"We will figure something out" I look out of the window at the storm that is starting.
"Russ come on. Your mother is waiting" I call to the little elf who is making snow angels. "Out of the snow. You'll get sick"
"Glorfy I don't want to go" He gets up and i try my best to get the flakes of snow off him.
"I know but you have to"
Russ pouts and stomps his way to Eve's house. She opens the door and glares down at him.
"Your late!"
"Sorry" He whispers and looks at his feet.
"You are not sorry. Get inside" Eve grabs him by his arm and drags him into the house. Sighing I fallow.
"Look at you! Your soaked, Foolish child" His mother throws a small towel at him. "Dry off!"
"Eve settle down" I help the prince dry his hair.
"Shut up Glorfindel. My house my rules" She snaps at me making Russ jump a little. "Since he was late he will go outside and bring all the wood in here"
"Eve! Hes five"
"Go now!" She points to the door and her son runs out.
"What is your problem?" I am ready to yell at her for the way she is treating him. Don't hit her...Don't hit her.
"If he is going to be late he will be punished"
Russ comes running back in trying to carry one piece of wood and sets it down by the fireplace then runs back out. As I try to go help him Hensel blocks my path.
"Don't get involved Elf"
The little prince keeps going as fast as he can and he is getting tired with each piece. Outfit and hands getting dirty.
"Hurry up"Hensel shoves him making Russ drop the wood he's holding on his pile causing the pile to fall. I jump up and push the man away from the child who breaks down into tears.
"Do not touch him" Kneeling down Russ wraps his arms around my neck.
"i want to go home" He cries into my shoulder.
"Ok little one"I pick him up and head for the door.
"My visit is not over" Eve tries to take Russ away. To everyone's surprise Russ gives her a very dark glare.
"Unhand me you wench" Come his voice but also another one along with it. The whole room is silent. "Lets go"
He hides his face in my chest and I find my voice.
"I must do as my prince says" Hensel and Eve just stare wide eyed. As soon as I leave I start to question what had just happened.
"Russ where did that come from? Are you alright?" No child should know how to talk like that. Russ doesn't answer so I look at his face. He is sleeping. I need Elrond. Quickly I run to the palace to find my friend. He is in his office doing some work.
"Glorfindel? Your back early"
I pass him his son and sit in a chair covering my eyes with my hands.
"What happened?"
"Your son..He..I don't know how to explain it"
"From the start would be nice" Elrond puts Russ on a near by couch and sits beside me. I try to tell him everything that happened,
"Then he told her to 'unhand' him. What child says that? He also called her a wench. Elrond he doesn't know that word!" I take a deep breath. "His voice.."
"What of his voice?"
"You could hear two voice talking aat once. Russ's then another...Elrond I heard Erestor's"
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