Title:Never Tell

Summary: See the first chapter

DIsclaimer: I do not own them no matter what the voices say.

A/N: Thanks to my beta and all reviews are welcome and all flames WILL be used to tortures someone in my next fic.

Thanks to all my reviewers new and old. Hopes you are enjoying this fic and hopes you will enjoy the other one I posted too.

Now on with the replies

Jen33- Thanks! And does he get away with it*ponders that*

Crazygirl123- LMAO Here you go!

Orphelia-Rose- Elrond comes!

Racer38- Thanks! Update for you!

Alina11-Update!

HaldirofLothlorien-Will never tell!

Annauial-Ummm you will see

Jack Sparrow1- LOL at ramblings and thanks for reviewing and can't tell that.

LalaithoftheBruinen- WOO HOO! Elrond comes!

Elven Kitten- Thanks!

Jaimi- Yes poor Estel but Elrond is here lol

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Now on with the fic!

Chapter 8

Estel was awake even before the sun came up. His back and sides had

kept him tossing and turning all night. His bag was packed and

waiting by his bed. With no hope for breakfast, he had sat down on

his cot and waited for his father's return.

Baran awoke soon and went about fixing breakfast. Thad came into the

kitchen still yawning from sleep. "Is this not the day we get rid of

him?" Thad asked, pointing to Estel.

"It is, and you will watch your words in front of Elrond!" Baran

snapped.

"Of course, father," Thad said, the same fake smile crossing his

face. They did not have to wait long, for as the sun came up over the

horizon, a horse was heard entering the yard.

Baran and Thad both stood and motioned for Estel near, "Remember what

I told you boy." Baran glared down at Estel.

Estel nodded and they all stepped out into the yard. Estel saw his

father dismount from his horse and ran to him. Elrond wrapped his

arms around the child and hugged him tight. This sent waves of

searing pain through Estel's body and tears fell from his eyes.

When Elrond released him he asked, "Is something wrong little one?"

"No Ada, I have just missed you so." Estel said, masking the real

reason for the tears.

"Forgive me Baran, how are you?" Elrond said clasping him on the

shoulder.

"We are fine, won't you come in and stay awhile?"

Elrond shook his head, "Thank you, but I have left my home for far

too long and wish to return quickly. Estel, go get your bag so we can

hurry home."

Estel took off inside to retrieve it.

"I will make sure he forgets nothing." Baran nodded and walked into

the house. As he entered, he met Estel at the door. Baran grabbed

Estel's broken wrist and looked into his eyes. "Remember my vow,

should you speak of anything."

Estel whimpered and nodded. Baran released his wrist and wrapped his

arm around him. He walked Estel back to Elrond.

Elrond put Estel's bag on the horse, then put Estel on. Estel winced

slightly as the pain in his ribs had returned full force. Elrond

mounted the horse and turned to Baran.

"Navaer, mellon nin," and with a wave they were off.

Several moments later, Elrond looked at his son. How he had missed

him. "Estel, you are awfully quiet; is everything alright?"

"Yes, Adar, just thinking."

"Did you enjoy your stay?"

"It was okay, but all I wanted was for you to return." This provoked

another hug from Elrond.

"I've missed you too, tithen pen." Estel almost lurched off the horse

when Elrond had hugged him and his eyes closed from the pain.

"Are you sleepy, Estel?"

"Yes, Ada, I think I will shut my eyes for a minute or two."

See I can end on no cliffie.

Until next time!

Namaarie

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