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Ch 23 Dye, Estel!
Elrond was the last to leave the Hall of Fire. He smiled, remembering the look of astonishment and happiness on the faces of the four friends. His heart was glad that Legolas and Estel had been graced with such friendship and brotherhood.
Later, as the Lord of Imladris stood on his balcony, he sent a silent prayer to Illuvatar and Elbereth, asking their blessings on the two friends. He felt a peace steal over him, as if arms were wrapped around him. As he stood there, he could hear low voices coming from Estel's room.
He decided to go and see his foster son. He knocked and entered when Estel called out. Both Legolas and Estel rose to their feet as Elrond entered. He motioned for them to seat themselves.
"I just wanted to say thank you again, ion nin, for honoring Rivendell tonight. I was so proud of you. Thank you, Legolas, for assisting. I will always treasure this in my heart."
"Ada, Legolas and I would like to go on a hunting trip. He has already received his father's permission, and I wish to get yours."
Elrond smiled and said, "Then go. Please be careful. There are still Orcs around. Please come back safe."
"We will," both chorused. "We'll leave now, if you have no objections. We aren't sleepy and would like to get a head start."
Elrond looked at Legolas, who gave him an innocent look. Estel looked everywhere but at his father. "What have you been up to, now?" he sighed.
Estel replied "Who, me? Why do you assume that I did anything?" His innocent look did not fool Elrond.
"I assume nothing. I DO know you, and you are not fooling me." All three just laughed. "You had best be going then. At least you can get a head start.
**Morning**
Everything was quiet in Rivendell just before dawn. Legolas and Estel had ridden out just after midnight. Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by two voices yelling "ESTEL! LEGOLAS! YOU WILL DIE WHEN WE GET OUR HANDS ON YOU!"
Glorfindel came into the hall. He saw the twins as they came out of their rooms. "Oh, my! I told them to use just a little," he thought. He then ducked back into his room - and locked the door.
Elrond was sound asleep when two very irate elves stormed into the room. "Ada! Just look at us!" yelled Elladan. Elrohir stormed around his brother and said, "You? What about me?"
Elrond was still not wholly awake as he turned to look at his sons. "You're hurting my eyes," he mumbled as he started to slip back into elven sleep.
"Ada, wake up." Elrond turned over and got a shock. Elladan was, well, blue. Elrohir was purple. He just stared at the two. He couldn't believe what he saw.
Now he knew why the other two left so suddenly!
"Where are they? They're going to be dead, because I will personally kill them." Elladan was still muttering to himself.
"You'll have to wait, then. Legolas and Estel left last night to go on a hunting trip. Now, if you will leave, I can get dressed. Breakfast will be ready shortly."
Both twins left to finish dressing. Elrond could not hold in his laughter any more. He slumped back in bed and laughed until his sides ached. Just then, Glorfindel entered. He took one look at the Lord of Imladris, and laughed as well. "Mellon nin, I don't suppose you had anything to do with the twins' color?" asked Elrond.
"Who, me? Now, why would you think I had anything to do with that?" asked Glorfindel with an almost innocent look. "Why do you always blame me whenever anything like that is done?"
"Because you, my golden-haired friend, are usually in the middle of everything!" said Elrond, laughing.
"All I did was to help get the dye. I told Legolas and Estel not to use quite so much," replied Glorfindel. The two elves could hear the twins as they stomped through the halls. Glorfindel continued, "I have a feeling this is far from over!"
Elrond just rolled his eyes and snickered.
