A/N: All you guises, I apologize so much for the delay! I swear I tried my best to try to get this chapter out, but school work and unexpected personal issues came up. Thank you for being so patient with me. As for the next chapter, I'm not sure when I can get it up. I'll try to get it up before Feb. 22, but due to Academic Decathlon I doubt it will happen. Sorryses guys!

Lina Skye - Your Estel? Can't I at least borrow him for a day or two? *puppy dog eyes*

JKB - I'm psychic! That's how I knew! *everyone stares* Ok, so I'm not. I read it somewhere. Thanxes for the info about the whole stomach-wound thing.

ThE iNsAnE oNe - Don't fret! Dan and Ro will take care of him soon!

Puck - You're probably already better now, but sorryses for passing on my flu. ///_^ Hope you fell better!

Elladan - Great penname!

Also, thanxes lots to The Greenleafed One and Christy for taking the time to review. Thanx!

Please See Chapter 1 For Disclaimer & Summary

Dreams Are Reality

By: Kawaii BlueBear

[Chapter 4]

"How far are they going to ride before they rest?" thought a *very* tired Estel as he followed his brothers' tracks. Currently it was about midday and not once had the twins taken a short reprieve. This left Estel exhausted from walking so far; he hadn't taken a break for fear of the tracks being mussed up.

The boy's thoughts drifted on the past wolf attack. Would there be more animals like those he had seen? More importantly, would there be more animals that were as dangerous as those wolves?

Estel stopped and looked back. The attack made him realize that he was actually out in the wilderness, with no one to protect him as Dan and Ro were to far up ahead to rescue him should he be attacked. The world was a dangerous place for a young boy like himself. Adventure or no adventure, logic finally came to his senses and he'd wait a few years before even considering wandering out by himself.

"Then back to Rivendell I shall go! Hopefully Ada won't scold me too much for leaving." said Estel to no one but himself. He turned around completely and started back. Just then, he heard an unfamiliar sound that made him stop. He looked at the source and saw something that made his heart stop: a big, hissing snake looking right at him. He must have disturbed its rest or else it wouldn't be out in broad daylight.

Immediately, his pulse started racing. He knew he had to try to keep calm, but that slightly difficult when a venomous snake - from the looks of it - was ready to strike. Time stood still and all that Estel was aware of was the hissing emitting from the snake.

All of a sudden, the young human blinked and the snake was gone, but a sharp pain took its place located on his leg. He looked down to see two holes on his pant leg and immediately knew what had transpired; the snake had bit him and released its venom into his blood.

For a moment he was in total disbelief, but as he slowly became conscious of reality again, he became aware of what had actually happened and did the only thing he could think of at the time: scream.

~*~

"There couldn't have been a more perfect day like today." Elladan thought in all honesty. The sun was shining brightly, big, puffy, white clouds were suspended overhead, and the forest had never looked more beautiful. Yes, today was a perfect day.

As if reading his thoughts, Elrohir declared, "Today is a most perfect day, isn't it Dan!"

Elladan inhaled the crisp air. "Yes, Ro. Today certainly is."

The two kept riding in peace until Elladan felt a sharp pain in his shin. "Ow!" he exclaimed in surprise and stopped his horse to examine the spot.

"What is it?" Elrohir asked also stopping his horse.

"I don't know. I felt something akin to a skin puncture just now, but," he pulled up his pant leg and looked carefully at the skin, "I see nothing. In fact, there is no flaw applied to my shin."

"That's certainly odd." Elrohir spoke aloud. Perhaps you were just imagining the pain. Yes dear brother, the sun had definitely taken a toll on your poor brain."

The older elf would've responded to this would it not have been for the cry that tore through the greenery.

Both elves looked at each other then nodded before they turned their horses raced towards the source of the scream

~*~ The pain, oh, the pain! He had never experienced such an intense pain before in his life. It felt as if his entire leg was on fire and the inferno was spreading throughout his entire body. Despite this, Estel managed to calm himself to a degree in order to think clearly.

Stay calm; he knew he must stay calm. If he didn't his quickened heartbeat would circulate the venom much more rapidly. Slowly, Estel managed to get himself to the side of the road without moving too much, lied down flat on his back, and closed his eyes.

He had no idea what to do. The only thing he did know was he should stay as still and calm as possible. However, if he did comply with those instructions he would most certainly die. But, even if he did try to reach Rivendell, he wasn't sure he could make it in his current state. The pain was just too excruciating to the point he couldn't stand.

Fortunately, some one was looking out for him. The fact was proven when Elladan and Elrohir came galloping into view.

~*~

When both dark-haired elves saw the person who had released the loud scream, both hearts froze. Apparently they had thought their 'baby' brother was still in Rivendell.

As soon as the horses stopped at Estel, the twins immediately jumped off and raced to his side. When they saw his closed eyes, they both took it as a bad sign.

"Estel," Elrohir said, "open your eyes, please."

Hearing his brother's voice, Estel's eyes opened.

"Ro? Is that really you?"

Elrohir and Elladan smiled, relieved Estel wasn't dead. "It certainly is. Dan is with me as well."

The pained boy turned head to the other side. "Dan?"

"Yes, it is I. What happened Estel? Why are you not home?" Elladan asked.

Estel still felt the pain and started to tear up. "A snake bit me on my leg."

"That's why my leg was paining me." Elladan thought. Unfortunately, there was no time to dwell on it. "This is very important Estel, what color was the snake?"

"Uh, I.I don't remember!"

"Try to, Estel. It's very important that Dan and I know." Elrohir said.

"O-Ok." Estel said. The pain was getting much worse and he didn't think he could think straight much longer. "I-I think i-it was green with b-black on i-its back. Yes, th-that's what it looked like."

That wasn't good. To the elf twins the description instantly confirmed a venomous snake. Plus, from Estel's whimpers, they could tell the venom was hematoxic, which meant Estel wasn't it grave danger.yet.

The decision was conclusive: to Rivendell they would return. So, Elrohir gathered Estel in his arms, minding the leg, and was about to mount his horse when he heard something that made his blood run cold.

It wasn't possible, not this close to Rivendell. But when he turned to Elladan, he was confirmed.

One word was all it took to send his world crumbling down. "Orcs."

[TBC.]

Hopeses everyone liked its! (I know I'm talking improperly, but for some reasons I can'ts stops!)