Chapter 11
The room was still dark in the early morning, as Lord Elrond lay Elrohir gently on the bed. Glorfindel was shortly behind him, lighting the candles on the nightstand as Elrond left to gather medic supplies from the den.
Glorfindel sat down on the end of the bed, watching Elrohir rest. But his slight movements caused the young Elfling to stir. Elrohir opened his eyes slowly; fighting off a yawn that turned into a smile upon seeing the elder Elf.
"Good morning young one," Glorfindel said, smiling back.
Elrohir shrugged out from under his father's coat and made his way slowly over to him, crawling into the elf's lap. Glorfindel wrapped his arms around him, giving him a small hug. Elrohir's clothes were still wet, clinging to his cold skin.
"Let us get you into warm clothes," Glorfindel suggested, situating Elrohir back on the bed.
"I think that would be the best idea," Elrond said, coming into the room. He placed the supplies on the dresser, reaching to grab a fresh tunic and leggings. Elrohir tried unsuccessfully to unbutton his damp shirt, whining in irritation when it did not cooperate.
Elrond laughed inwardly as he helped his son finish. Pulling the torn shirt off gave Elrond's first full view of his son's back. It was red, lined deeply with scratches. A few seemed infected but for the most part they seemed clean. Elrond lay his hand on the scratches carefully, but Elrohir still whimpered and pulled away.
"How did that happen?" he queried, sorting through the medicine.
Elrohir sniffed as he slipped his shoes off. "A wolf attacked me. An Orc breath, son of snakes…"
"Watch your tongue young one." Elrond warned, glancing at him.
"Sorry," Elrohir muttered, leaning back against Glorfindel, who wrapped an arm around his slender frame.
"And you got away from him on your own?" Glorfindel questioned, "You must be very brave, to do something like that." Elrohir beamed proudly as Elrond finished creating the ointment.
"This will hurt some," he warned Elrohir, sitting down on the bed. Getting up, Elrohir closed his eyes as his father applied the medication. It hurt a little as his father said it would, but after a moment, the pain was gone and his back began to feel better.
"There, not so bad is it?" Elrond said smiling. Elrohir shook his head as he leaned back against Glorfindel.
"Now we shall see to the rest of you wounds, and get you into some fresh clothes. And while we do that, perchance Glorfindel will have some broth made. Are you hungry?"
Elrohir nodded his head, licking his lips. Food sounded wonderful to him at this moment as his stomach growled, reminding him that he hadn't eaten in a while. Glorfindel smiled, easing the young elf up into a sitting position before leaving the two alone. It certainly was good to have the family back once more.
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Elladan made his way down the corridor, careful to miss the spots in the floor that squeaked as he ran past. He had awoken only minutes ago to find that he had slept through the day and into the next night. He knew that it was well past the hour of his bedtime, but he desperately wanted to see how his brother was fairing.
He stopped just around the corner, hearing someone approaching. He hung his head out just far enough to see his father leave Elrohir's room with his mother and Glorfindel. They were talking quietly among themselves, but Elladan's keen hearing picked the conversation up easily.
"…his wounds will heal, we'll keep him in bed for at least another day and see how he is tomorrow," Elrond told them quietly.
"And Elladan did not wish for any soup?" Celebrian asked curiously.
"He was sleeping soundly. He'll come out when he's ready to eat," Glorfindel concluded. It was the last thing Elladan heard, and he waited a moment more before racing down the hall again, coming into his brother's room. It was darker in here than in the hall, Elladan had never told anyone that he was somewhat frightened of the dark, nor would he anytime soon. Taking a deep breath he went further into the room, staring on tiptoes to see if his brother were there. He gave himself an ironic grin. Where else would he be? He laughed softly at his own thought before calling his brother's name.
"Ro, are you asleep?"
Silence was the only thing that answered. He tiptoed closer, coming along side the bed. He could see his brother's hair stringing out over the blankets, and the stead rise and fall of his chest beneath them.
"Ro, are you sleeping Ro? Are you?" he queried as he reached out with a hand. He placed it on his brother's shoulder, shaking him lightly. "Ro, are you awake?"
Elrohir sighed softly, stirring at the strange movement. "Mani?" he asked softly.
"Are you sleeping Ro?" Elladan asked again.
Elrohir grunted, pulling the covers up around his chin as he squeezed his eyes shut. "Yes."
Elladan sighed, pulling the covers back. "How can you be sleeping when you're talking to me?" he asked as he climbed under the blankets.
Elrohir scooted over, allowing room for his brother as he climbed in. He let out a sigh as he turned and faced him, struggling to conceal a yawn.
"You should get your rest brother, you look tired," Elladan stated quite blankly.
Elrohir smiled, shaking his head as he half closed his eyes. "Good night, toror'
"Good night," Elladan answered, "Ro?"
"Hmm?" Elrohir wondered, half asleep.
"I'm glad you're okay."
Elrohir smiled once again, "Me too Dan, me too.
The endSo as we see, we have commeth to the end of thy journey, and yet haf to began another….don't mind me, I've gone crazy within these last weeks…onto R2R
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I am sorry that you feel that way, but comments and author notes will continue like this as they always have done. They are cleary seperated from the story and you do have to read them if you dislike them. The author notes are directed to thoes who ask questions, or make various comments. I hope that my decesion won't affect your take on the overall story.
Erhothwen-In this case, no I would not do that, but with me, you can never know…begins thinking…that's not such a bad idea…
Firnsarnien- LOL, yes it did suit the moment very well. Let's hear now what you must say to this ending, shall we?
And much thank you's to all and everyone who reviewed that I haf not mentioned as of yet…it's just because I'm lazy, you all know that, and despite popular belief, I AM NOT DEAD! I just moved, that is why I took sooooo long to update, so stop asking…LOL, review please…..that was not an option.
Coming soon
An Elf in the Shire
A young Elf comes upon a strange land after becoming lost in which he meets the 'little people' who are celebrating the days of Yule.
