Tales of Babysitting
Chapter 2
A ringing laughter filled the room. Glorfindel tried to determine exactly where it came from, but it was impossible.
How Melpomaen managed to hide himself so well was one of the mysteries of Rivendell, along with: who ate those missing pies (this was before the Twins' time), Where did Lindir's favorite book go (So was this), and how could such innocent looking elf-lings cause so much chaos in the kitchens? There were others…but Glorfindel couldn't think of them at the moment.
Anyway, those were different stories. "I was wondering when you'd, for lack of a better term, show yourself, Melpomaen." "Why, My Lord, I've been behind you the whole time." Melpomaen said innocently.
The three Elf-Lords did a double take. Melpomaen, who was indeed standing behind Elrond with a grin on his face, had most definitely Not been there a minute ago.
Erestor shook his head. It was another thing to add to his list of 'Oddities of Rivendell'. He planned to make a book, someday.
"How in the name of Elbereth does he do that?" Glorfindel muttered, holding a hand to his chest, showing that he hadn't expected it either. "I think that Erestor looking after Elladan and Elrohir is sweet. And, I'm sure Glorfindel would love to help." Melpomaen said sweetly.
Glorfindel glared at him, plainly saying 'Oh, you're so in for it.' Melpomaen shot him a challenging look, 'Oh, Really? I look forward to it.'
Erestor cleared his throat. "Could someone happen to tell me how I got saddled with having to care for the twins?" "Well, you were the first person I thought of. Glorfindel was second. I'm sure you two can work well together."
Glorfindel and Erestor glared at each other. They weren't enemies but, they weren't exactly friends, either.
Melpomaen clapped once. "Well! This will be interesting. Now, if you'll excuse me: GET OUT OF MY LIBRARY! It's dinner time, go EAT!" He shouted the last sentence while pushing the three Elf-Lords out of the Library.
Glorfindel and Erestor looked at Elrond oddly. He rolled his eyes. "Don't look at me. In that Room, Melpomaen's word is Law. Even I don't dis-obey him in there" Elrond said before walking to the dining hall.
