Title: Never Tell

SUmmary: See chapter 1

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A/N: Thanks to my beta. All reviews are welcome all flames will be used to maim them all in my new fic!

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NOw whew on with the fic!!!

Chapter 13

The anger welled deep in Elrond's eyes. Elladan and Elrohir stood to do their father's bidding. Before they left each came over and kissed Estel upon the cheek. Each one hesitant to leave their brother's side.

"Erestor, will you gather some supplies for Estel's injuries, and meet me in his room?"

"Of course, milord." Erestor said as he ran off to get them.

Elrond picked up the still crying child and carried him to his room. Glorfindel followed up the stairs. Elrond went in and placed Estel on the bed. Erestor came in with the supplies. He looked as if he had been crying, but no evidence of tears were on his face. He excused himself and closed the door behind him. Glorfindel sat in the chair staring in disbelief.

"Estel, why did you not tell me?"

"Because Baran said he would teach Ada to hurt me like he did, for I was just a shame and disgrace, and...." Estel hiccupped.

"Go on Estel, and what?" Glorfindel said stroking the boys hair.

"He said he would kill me in my sleep," Estel lost control then, sobbing into his father's arms. "He was so mean Ada. He beat me and kicked me and pushed me off the roof."

Elrond's eyes blazed with fury at hearing his son's words. He carefully washed all the welts and applied salve to them and the bruises. He then started on the front. As he got to Estel's ribs, the boy drew back. Elrond felt around. A sigh escaped his lips.

"They are not broken, but it will be some time before they are healed."

Elladan and Elrohir entered the room as Elrond pulled a fresh tunic over Estel's head. "How is he, Ada?" Elladan said, the path of tears still showing on his face.

Elrond recounted all that Estel had told him. The twins grew more furious with each word.

Elrond then turned to Estel sorrow on his face, "Estel, we must set your wrist now or it will not heal right." Estel shook his head and grabbed Glorfindel's hand with his good one.

Elrond closed his eyes and as he opened them yanked the wrist back into place. Estel had yelled out and now was fighting back the urge to retch. Elrond carefully laid the wrist in a bandage and fashioned a sling for Estel. He then laid the boy back on the pillows. "Come, we need to leave it will be dark soon. Estel, stay here with Glorfindel we shall return soon."

Estel's eyes went wide with fear. "Ada, do not leave me please Ada please," Estel cried, "I'll be good I promise don't leave me" Estel was clutching his father around the waist.

Elrond looked down at the child stroking his hair. "Yes, Estel you can come, but stay by my side at all times." Estel wiped the tears from his eyes.

As Elrond and his sons mounted up, Glorfindel looked to Elrond.

"Hurry back quickly and keep Estel close to you."

"Never fear, my old friend, I will do just that." With these words they were off.

Estel rode in front of his father. The jostling from the horse prodded at his injuries. His head began to swim and he started to slip off the horse.

Elrond called a halt. They could see Baran's house now. Elrond pulled Estel closer to him and felt the heat from the boy's skin.

"We will have to stay at Baran's tonight."

"Father, you can't be serious!" Elladan shouted. "Estel needs rest. A fever is now starting."

The mere thought of sharing space with that man made Elladan sick. He would do it for Estel, but Valar help him if Baran tried to hurt him again.

Until next time!

*runs from reviewers before they realize Elrond still hasn't gotten there yet*

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