okay so here we go again...will be short...

CHAPTER 12

Elladan and Elrohir rushed Lindir to Erestor. Melpomaen was waiting for them when they got to the library. Lindir looked at Melpomaen.

" I cannot do this."

Melpomaen took his beloved's hands into his own.

" We will all be here for you meleth nin."

Lindir nodded and allowed himself to be escorted into the library. He saw Erestor, Elrond, and Andro sitting there. Erestor's face was in his hands. Lindir swallowed hard.

" Lord Elrond, Lord Erestor, Lord Andro, thank you for wanting to speak with me."

Elrond gestured to the empty seat beside him. Lindir sat slowly, realizing that Erestor had not lifted his head. Elrond was stroking his husband's hair, but it was not helping. Andro was the first to speak.

" Lindir, I hear that you have some past dealings with Hadereth?"

Lindir nodded.

" Yes my Lord."

Elrond was trying to sooth Erestor and listen to the conversation at the same time. Andro did not want to upset Lindir, but he had to ask his next question.

" When was it?"

Lindir felt Melpomaen's hand on his shoulder and saw that Elladan and Elrohir each had a hand on Erestor's shoulders. Lindir returned his focus to Andro.

" When Hadereth was lovers with Lord Elrond."

TBC...