Title: The Price of Vengeance

Authors: Rhonda and Vanaondoiel

Disclaimer: Sadly neither Rhonda or myself are the genius Tolkien. We are sorry if you mistook us, but for your information Tolkien has now passed on and we are just trying to have a little fun with the wonderful world he left behind! So please don't sue us!!! Neither of us has any money or anything so you won't get much even if you do.

Rating: PG-13 for violence.

Summary: Well this is a sequel to Hope or Despair. Thaynes is back, and vengeance is the order of the day it seems. Some angst and torture, not for the super squemish, but nothing too bad.

AN: Well here it is everyone!! The sequel!!! We have been threatened, and yelled at, but as promised it is here!! ! Hope you all enjoy and as always please read and review!

Please Note: Much like Cassia and Sio, we feel that when Tolkien said that Aragorn was "raised in the house of Lord Elrond" he meant that Estel grew up in Rivendell with Elrond as his father and the twins as his brothers. Also in this fic (again like Cassia and Sio) we feel that Aragorn's mother died along with Arathorn, and she has no place in this fic.

Leggy-stinks: *grin* Glad you like the sequel. You will see some help in this chapter!

HobbitsRFun: ummm wow, and I agree?? I think?? It was a cliffhanger, Thaynes must die, and Elrond needs to get there in time! Lol!! Thank you for the review!

Aemilia Rose: Thank you for the compliments!!! Hope you enjoy this chapter as well!!!

Ymmas Sirron: lol more is here! Hope you enjoy!

Firniswin: lol leave Thaynes to me, don't worry he'll be dealt with!

Jadelyn Rashwe: Thank you for all the compliments! Glad you are enjoying! Thanks for reviewing!

Well That's everyone! ON with the fic!

Chapter 3

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When last we left our fav characters.....

"Move away from the door!" Elrond yelled. He had taken all he could. Now it was time to act, damn all the consequences.

With a fierce yell he ran at the door and broke in.

Thaynes looked up startled at the sight of the elf lord. Knowing that if he was going to act he would have to do it quickly, Thaynes plunged the knife into Estel once more and was going for the second stike when the quick reflexes of the elf lord snatched the knife before it could do more damage.

Elrond was faster than the young elf and his rage was mounting at the sight of his son's condition. He threw Thaynes into the corner, which rendered the young elf unconscious.

Elrond then turned his attention towards his youngest son. "Estel...Estel can you hear me? Eria ion nin! Estel, it is your ada calling, awaken, now please." Nary a sound escaped the child's lips.

Estel was not conscious and his breaths came in terrifying short gasps. Elrond quickly gathered his child into his arms and ran to the healing room.

Thaynes still lay upon the floor where Elrond had thrown him. Elladan grabbed him and dragged him out the door, he would personally make sure that he would do no more to hurt Estel.

Thaynes kicked and punched trying to break free to get to Estel. "Let go of me!" he yelled.

The fury in Elladan's eyes would have stopped a hoard of orcs dead in their tracks, and should have reduced the elfling to ashes. However, somewhere in his lust for vengence Thaynes had gone quite mad, thus Elladan's fury bothered him little.

Thaynes lunged for the stairs and Elladan lost his grip on him. Taking advantage of his momentary freedom, Thaynes took off in a mad dash for Estel's room.

Estel laid on the bed motionless as Elrond went about sewing up his many gaping wounds. Elrond's head turned toward the door quickly as Thaynes rushed into the room. He expertly dodged the elf lord who had but one free hand for the other was busy with the needle.

Estel stirred and opened his eyes, only to see Thaynes jump onto the bed and tower over him brandishing a knife just inches from him.

Thaynes never heard the arrow that pierced his throat, ending his life forever. He gently slumped over upon Estel never again to trouble this family.

TBC.......

Eep sorry this is so short!!!!! I am just stating school and things are SO hectic!!!! I hope things will slow down and smooth out, then expect longer chapters, but at least it's something right?

Well namaarie till next time!