Imbefaniel: Know its lame; but the boys insisted I write it that way. Btw: TOTALLY blue and purple.

Caz-baz: Thanks for the review. Boys haven't told me yet if they pay back Glorfindel. But…maybe

Leggylover03: Thanks! They will be in trouble, more than likely LOL

Ch 24 Peace

Estel and Legolas rode through the forest with no particular place to go. They were enjoying just being together. Estel turned to the elf and asked, "Just how much dye did you put into Elrohir's bath? Glorfindel said only to use a small amount, no more than half of the vial."

Legolas looked at him and grinned. "I used as much as you, mellon nin. I used the whole vial. I don't think it was all that much. It will disappear in a couple of days, anyway."

"Actually, no it won't. More like a couple of weeks. It is supposed to be a permanent dye, but will wash off gradually." Estel was laughing as he said it.

"What! You know we won't be alive for very long if we go back anytime soon. Oh, well. There are more painful ways to die than by your brothers' hands." Legolas shook his head. He knew whereof he spoke, as he had been on the receiving end of a few of the twins' reprisals. Of course, he had also done some of the reprisals himself, but that was another story.

Estel grinned and nodded his head. He also had been on the receiving end, as well as the giving. "I wish I could have seen the twins, but I value my life!" Both of them snickered at the thought of two very colorful Elves going through the halls of Rivendell.

As they rode along, Anar showed her face. They were headed for some caves that they had previously found. They decided to explore them, and make maps for Elrond's library. But for now, they were looking for a place to rest.

Legolas was the first to spy the opening, which was covered by vines hanging down, obscuring the entrance. They dismounted, and lead the horses inside. Estel found two branches that could be used as torches. He lit them and handed one to Legolas. Now they had some light. It was still dark in the cave, and they ventured in a little further.

It was dry, and there was a fine sand covering the floor. It would make a very nice place to make camp. They had picked wood as they were going along, so they made a small fire. Legolas and Estel rolled their bedrolls out. "Shall I take the first watch?" asked Estel. He was totally at ease in his new surroundings.

"I have a feeling that there will be nothing to harm us here. I really have no reason for this, it's just the way I feel," said the Mirkwood prince, thoughtfully. "There is an aura of peace. I know not what else to call it. You feel it too, don't you."

Estel nodded, and replied, "I do feel it, and it is a place of peace and contentment. Very well, let's get some sleep." With that, both beings closed their eyes, and within a few minutes the only sound was the soft breathing of the two friends.