2 years later. Chapter 11
Glorfindel:
"Is he wake Ro?"
"Shh Dan"
I open my eyes enough to see two little black-haired elflings looking at me. What are they up to? Closing my eyes I pretend to still be sleeping.
"Ada?" says one of them. Their voices are so similar I can't tell them apart. The sound of a stool being pulled over and Elrond moves in his sleep. One after another I feel the twins climb on to the bed. They move towards me and I feel ones breath on my ear. "Ada? Aaaaddaaa?"
A little hand touches my face and another pulls at my hair. I think it's time for me to wake up. In a quick motion I grab the twins and start tickling them. They laugh and kick to try and get away from me.
"No Ada" Elladan cries in laughter.
"Stop it" Says his twin. I keep tickling them tell they are out of breath.
"Good morning boys"
"Morning Ada" They reply together. Elrohir sits on my lap while Elladan goes over to his sleeping mother. Getting a brush off the bedside table I start to get the tangles Elrohir has in his long hair. I take the tie from my hair and make sure his is out of his face in a low pony tail.
"Ada wake Nana" Elladan says.
"I have a better idea. How about we get dressed and surprise Nana?"
Both nod and we go to their bedroom which is now just down the hall. It is a big room filled with toys and has two comfortable beds that the twins can reach. Together we pick out outfits and the twins try to dress themselves. Ro does will tell he gets his head stuck in his sleeve.
"Ada. Help" Comes his muffled voice. Laughing a little I move his shirt so his head goes in the right hole.
"Ok go let's go brush your teeth"
They run into their bathroom get their tooth brushes and pull their stools over to the sinks. They quickly brush their front teeth and I help them get the back ones and wipe off the mess they made on their faces. Next the hair. After bushing I put their hair in a long braid and tie them off with a different colour ribbons. Red for Elladan and purple for Elrohir.
"Ada what is Nanas surr…surr um" Elladan asks.
"Surprise. Well let's go down to the kitchen and see what we can do"
Hand and hand the young ones walk in front of me down the hall. People we pass wish the twins a good morning and a happy day.
"Good morning my princes. How are you two this morning?" The cook smiles.
"Good" Says Elrohir.
"But hungry" Elladan says next. They sit down at the big table and swing their feet back and forth.
"I have some yummy breakfast for you. Your favourite. Porridge and apples. It will make you big and strong" Arun places bowls on the table and the twins say their thank yous then begin to eat. I sit down beside them and eat my breakfast.
Elrond
I open my eyes and look around my bedroom. I know I heard the twins this morning but where did they go? Fin is also gone. They must be with him. I get up and go over to the window. Outside is nice and sunny. Some elves are already starting their day of work or play. Maybe my sons will play outside today. With supervision of their nannies of course. I have so much work to do today with meetings.
The bedroom door opens and I hear to sets of little feet run towards me then I am attacked by hugs.
"Nana you up"
"Hello my darlings" I pick them "Have you been having a good morning"
"Yes Nana" Elrohir smiles and kisses my cheek.
"Where is your Ada?"
"He is coming"
I set them on my bed and pick out my days outfit and pick my circlet on the bed. Ro picks it up.
"Nana what this?"
"That my son is a circlet. You two will have your own when you are big." Taking it I place it on his head. It stays in place for a moment then slips onto his nose "Mine is too big for you"
"Elrond?"
Looking up I find Glorfindel walking in with a tray of breakfast.
"Oh? What is this?" I ask smiling.
"The twins wanted to surprise you with breakfast. They picked it out"
"Aw. Thanks sweethearts" After petting their heads I give Fin a little kiss "That includes you"
My family and I sit down and we talk while I have my weird breakfast. Toast with peanut butter and apple slices to make a smiling face. After I eat we take the twins to their nannies and head for our jobs.
Elrohir:
"Dan" I yell at him and run on the grass to catch up "Wait"
"Stay in site you two" Nanny Rose orders and sits with Nanny Lilly. I put my ball on the grass and kick it really far away. Dan kicks his ball at me. Today is fun. Dan takes my hand and we spin singing 'Ring around the rosy'
"Ro, Look flowers" Dan takes me over to lots of flowers and we pick them for Nana and we find a pretty rock for Ada. I love my Ada and Nana and my Dan. We play with the yellow ball for a long time.
"Boys come now. Time for lunch" Nanny Rose calls.
"Have to get ball" I run towards where I kicked my ball. It when in the woods but where did it go? "Ball?"
"Are you looking for this young prince?"
I look up and see a tall person holding my ball.
"Yes" I reach for it and he pulls it away. "Ball?"
"Where's your clone? Do you want this ball?"
I nod fast. I want my ball.
"Well you can't have it. Know why?" He smiles at me and I shake my head. My eyes are getting wet. "Because you are a freak not a prince. An ugly freak child. Elrond should have got rid of you when he had the chance" The man walks away with my bad.
"Ball" I start carrying and slowly walk back.
"Elrohir there you are. Where..Elrohir? are you ok little one?" Nanny Lilly kneels down and makes me look at her "Why are you crying?"
"Want Nana" I tell her and wipe my tears away.
"Ok let us go to Nana" She picks me up and takes me to my Nana's work. She knocks on the door and Nana opens it "My lord Elrond has requested you"
"Oh Elrohir what happened?" Nana takes me into his arms and into his work.
"Ball is gone" I put my head on his shoulder and he sits down. Nana rubs my back.
"Gone where?"
"Taken" I sniff. "A big elf took it"
Nana looks at me.
"Someone stole your ball? An adult elf like me and Ada?"
I nod.
"Don't worry my son. I will get your ball back I promise." Nana hugs me. "Let's go get some lunch with your brother"