~*~Chapter 10~*~
Aragorn smirked, "Wanna bet?"
"Fine!" Elladan retorted.
"Alright then, but don't think I'll go easy on you."
"I don't expect you to."
"Okay then"
"Fine."
"Fine."
Elrond sighed, thanking the Valar.
"You'll never beat me," Elladan said suddenly.
"Oh is that right?"
"Yes."
"Well, I'll show you who's right and I say I *will* beat you."
"Yeah right. I haven't been beaten yet and you think *you* can beat me?"
"Yup."
Elladan snorted, "Give me your best, only that'll get you far… not far enough though."
"Not far enough? Who are you speaking to?" He glanced around, a smile beginning to show.
"You! I don't have an attention disability."
"Really?! Surprised me… and all this time I thought you did!"
Elrond fought the smile threatening to appear. Though it was amusing to watch his sons bicker, he would never let them know. There would be no stopping them if they knew that and it did get quite annoying after a little while.
Legolas and Elrohir had given up the fight though and were grinning… at the time fighting the battle of laughter.
Elrond sighed. It would not be long before they lost that one to.
"Oh thanks! And all this time I thought you were nice!"
"Oh no! You thought I was nice?"
Legolas and Elrohir burst out laughing.
Elrond sighed, now for the next battle… staying on your chair.
"I used to."
"And you don't now? What changed your mind?"
"Your actions at this point in time."
"You only just changed your mind?! Took you long enough."
Elladan couldn't help the slight smile that appeared at that. , "Yes… much to long."
Aragorn nodded, "Aye… you *are* quite slow you know that?"
"Me? Slow?! Hah!"
"Ah but it's the truth!" Aragorn smirked, Elrohir was still laughing, "isn't that right Elrohir?"
The elf froze, "Um… yes?" he caught his twin's look, "I mean no!"
Aragorn smirked; "You would choose sides?" he acted hurt.
"No! Of course not…" Elrohir trailed off, "you put me in this position in the first place!"
"Did I?"
"Yes!"
Elladan leant back and watched. It was incredible the way that man could turn one of their fake little fights to another.
"I don't think I did!"
"Yes you did!"
"I asked your opinion…"
"Exactly!" Elrohir cut in.
"BUT! I did not tell you to answer."
"You questioned me though!"
"What's your point? You didn't have to answer."
"Estel!"
"What?"
"Stop trying to get me in trouble!"
"Am I doing that?"
"You will be soon!"
"How so?"
"When I get mad and attack you!"
Aragorn put on a hurt look, "You would hurt me?"
Elrohir groaned, "Don't do that."
"Do what?"
"Act all innocent!"
"You don't like it?"
"Who does?!"
"I don't really know actually… who does like it?" He asked, glancing around the room.
Everyone just grinned.
Aragorn turned to Elrohir, "See?"
"See what?!"
"They know better then to answer."
"Estel!"
"You have *got* to stop doing that… it becomes quite annoying you know that?"
Elrohir growled, a mischievous look in his eyes, "And you aren't annoying?!"
"I'm hurt."
"You should be!"
"…Maybe I'm not…"
Elrond sighed, "That is enough… all of you. Your breakfast is going to get cold if you don't eat."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Aragorn smiled slightly. They had done almost nothing all day. He and the twins continued their bickering all day and Halbarad and Legolas laughed all day. They sat outside all day, talking to the dragon and teaching her some Elvish.
They were all surprised at how fast the dragon was progressing. Her memory was incredible and all they had to do was give her an Elvish word, tell her what it means and done. She was having a bit of trouble putting the words into sentences but was getting better.
Aragorn had finally told the twins how to get the orange stuff off… only because they were following him around and it smelled really bad. It was simple logic actually, heat makes it smell and colour, and so to get rid of it… you simply cool it off. Once that was done it was fairly easy to get off.
The man yawned and turned over, falling asleep after but a couple moments.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Aragorn woke up slowly and yawned. Standing up he shook his head, brushing the light-colored strands out of his face. He froze. Light?
He spun around, immediately awake, and glanced at one of the mirrors in his room. He gaped.
He groaned and flopped back onto his bed.
- Great, - he thought, - just great. -
He took a deep breath and stood. He was going to act like nothing happened and go down for breakfast. He wasn't going to allow the others to believe they had bested him.
He got a few stares on his way down but he ignored them and if they continued staring he would stare back. For a human his 'looks' were quite unnerving. Though he did not know it they were much like those of his adoptive father.
Aragorn went into the dining room and sat down in his usual seat. He noticed the smirk on Elladan's face and cocked his head to the side.
"What do you look so highly achieved for?"
Elladan blinked, "Well… you, I mean… I don't know?"
Elrohir snickered.
Aragorn turned to him, "What do you find so funny?"
Elrond, realizing this was quickly turning into one of their routine morning arguments quickly spoke up, "Eat your breakfast before it gets cold."
His usual warning. The three brothers knew the true meaning of this and quickly quieted down. The other two did not understand the warning but took the hint from the three that they were to be quiet now.
Legolas glanced at the man, thinking. He could tell by the look in his eyes he was… less than pleased… he would just have to think of something better. He glanced at the twins. He was to do something anyone else would think crazy.
He'd team up with the twins and they would help. They were the only ones who had beaten the man yet. He grinned. This could be good.
A/N
Silverknight7- Lol. Yes. Updating is the most important thing. ^_^ I'm glad u still like it. ^_^
Reyown- New reviewers always welcome! ^_^ I'll check out yur stories as well. ^_^
Sunflowers- Oh come on! Have some fun! I am! Sorry if it seemed a little unbelievable… *sniff* really.
lulu bell- ^_^ Glad it's interesting! 'I' still think Aragorn's the best. He was an important character in the books and the movies… though I'll admit they didn't give Legolas enough important parts. I'm a big fan of elves too. Totally my favourite race ^_^. I'll admit I didn't write them the way I think of them but hey! If I wrote them perfectly Aragorn wouldn't stand a chance! ^_^. (Don't tell him I said that!) I'll try to put in more of Legolas 4 u too. ^_^ You sent me 3 reviews! You have an awful lot of time on yur hands. ^_^. Neato 'bout the initials thing. ^_^
elvendancer- I so love yur ideas! They'd be great. I'll remember to use them! ^_^ Aren't they gonna have fun?
Bill the Pony2- Glad it was entertaining! ^_^ My dragon! *Huggles dragon who groans* Ur… yeah. ^_^ I like creating characters when I'm bored. (Namely during Socials class) ^_^ That's how I created my dragon and it's where I got the idea for this story. Funny how neat ideas jump on ya' huh? ^_^
leggylover03- *Sigh* Oh well. I admit it's fun 2 write. ^_^ Well, hope ya' like this chapter! (I know Legolas did)
mascara freak- Well, u got what u wanted! I'd written it b4 2 so u mainly asked 4 somethin' that was already happened… ^_^ I find that quite amusing 4 some odd reason… Aaaaaanywho… don't worry… Aragorn gonna get in some trouble 2… ^_^.
*Sniffles* I been sick 4 a few days now and though I 'think' it's getting better if I don't update as often as I usually would that's why… guess the holiday didn't change as much as I though huh? Oh well… is typical that I get sick over the holiday's and NOT during school huh? Grrr… anywho, sorry if I take long… c u l8er! ^_^