Behind Blue Eyes
Chapter 16: The trap is laid
(Leoglas)
Waking up and knowing someone is in your bed isn't so scary, waking up and vaguely remembering someone being in the same bed, then hitting that person is very scary. That is how Estel was awoken this morning, by my arm hitting him in the chest as I struggled to untangle myself from the sheets in fear. The human grunts and sits up quickly, effectively startling me into landing on the floor, legs still entangled in the many sheets. He peers over the bedside at me and calmly pulls the many sheets away from my body, allowing me to escape to the bathroom where I catch my breath and try to calm my breathing. Laughter is heard from the other room and I glare around the corner, narrowing my eyes at the human now laughing on the bed.
" Not funny." I grumble and go back to the bed and sitting on it, lightly punching my friend in the stomach as he lies laughing.
" Forgot where you were?" he asks between breaths, his face nearly turning red.
" No, more like I forgot that there was someone else in my bed." I emphasize my words and shove my friend from his spot on the bed, making him fall to the floor with a dull thud.
" Ow! That really hurt." He gripes, pulling the top half of his body atop the sheets, a mock hurt expression on his face.
" Sure.." I roll my eyes and go back into the bathroom, filling the basin with warm water to wash up with, no doubt there is no reason for me to actually bathe until tonight, I'll only get dirty. A sound of Estel's movements about the room brings a smile to my face.
" You are very loud." I call out to him and his dark haired head pops in through the door way, sticking his tongue out.
" Watch it you'll be needing that later." I laugh and wet a cloth and stripping my sleeping tunic off I start my wash up, humming to myself as Estel does things out in the room.
{A/N: Ya know… I just realize how… sexual that last comment was… 0.0U jeez…}
(Glorefindel)
Sounds of laughter can be heard coming down the hall as I pick some fruit from the basket on the table, my hand grasping a ripe plum. Looking at the two young ones that have just entered the room I can't help but smile at their antics. Legolas is swatting at some imaginary bug on Estel's shoulder, purposely annoying the human man, making him swat at the Elf.
" Good Morning you two." I greet and they both turn around, shocked and ashamed looks on their faces and I chuckle at the natural reaction.
"Jeez where were your ears on that one elf boy?" I hear Estel hiss at his Elven companion and Legolas retorts with a whispered
" I couldn't hear anything over your loud breathing and ground shaking steps." I laugh as this provokes a whole new argument from the two long-term friends, now gathering fruit and other things for breakfast.
" I am not that loud!"
"Yes you are."
" No I'm not."
" Are too"
" Are not."
" Yeah huh."
" Nuh uh"
"Yeah huh."
"Nuh uh."
" Yup"
" Nope"
This goes on for some time, occasionally stopping so that one can pop some sort of food into his mouth before continuing. I sit in my chair, watching this exchange, highly amused by this morning's entertainment, so entertained that I didn't hear my Lord enter and sit down beside me.
" What's going on?" he whispers, leaning over to me. I jump at the sudden voice, making Elrond laugh and drawing the attention of the two bickering youths.
" Good morning Adar." Estel greets, glaring at his companion. Legolas gives his own greeting before sticking his tongue out at his human Cousin.
" Good Morning young ones… I guess your sleepover went well?" He asks the two and I send him a knowing look, one he pointedly ignores.
" Yes, actually." Legolas replies before Estel can even say anything sending his friend a glance. Elrond only smirks and begins to eat his own breakfast as the remaining members of the house stumble in, the twins mostly. The two are yawning and still rubbing their eyes from sleep and are in some way extremely young looking when doing so.
" My, late night?" He smirks as the twins take a seat next to the still sqabbling friends. The last to appear is Gandalf, who's wizened eyes shine with a happy look as he enters the hall, humming an easy tune.
" Oh good morning all." He smiles and sits down as well, taking up some toasted bread with butter, still humming his tune, pointed hat on the chair beside him and staff leaning against the same chair. Finishing my plum I glance over at the still squabbling friends and sigh before beginning a conversation with them.
" How would you two like to do a little job for me?" I ask and both mouths close, stopping their banter and eyes fasten themselves on me, both growing wide with question.
" And what would this 'little job' be?" Elrond asks, equally interested. He peers at me for a moment before and I give him a sly wink, he then smiles and turns back to his breakfast.
" We've been finding traps on the trails surrounding the pastures. Three out of our good brood mare stock has already been badly injured in them. We need to find out who has been doing it and stop them. I was wondering if you couldn't aid in this." I tell them, ignoring the angry looks from the twins, as they don't know about the plan their father I demised.
" Glorfindel! You know we are more accustomed to sitting for long hours and waiting!" Elladan protests but shuts up when his brother elbows him in the side when I cast him a sly smile. Elladan instantly shuts up and pretends to pout. The two friends are talking between themselves during this and hadn't seemed to notice.
" Alright. Which trail is this?" Estel asks around a mouthful of oatmeal. Legolas rolls his eyes and finishes his own meal in quick silence, also awaiting an answer. I smile and give Estel a stern look and the young man swallows.
" It's the south trail, running along the inside pasture." I inform the two and they get up from the table.
" We're on it." Estel smiles and with Legolas in tow they walk out of the great hall. When I know they are both far enough away I give into the imploring questions that I know are coming.
" Now… what do you have planned?" Elrond gives me a straight-faced look and I laugh, knowing that inside my Lord is not going to like it.
" Well since Legolas refuses to even look at his father I thought it would be best if we brought them together in an unfortunate accident where they have to look at each other." I give a weary smile at him and Elrond sighs, leaning back into his chair.
" Wait.. isn't the south trail barely visible? How are you going to get the two of them to meet?" Elrohir asks and I give him a rare smile, one that reaches from ear to ear.
" Ah, I have set a net trap which is hidden a ways down from where the staging is for the two to sit on. Lord Thranduil will be riding down that trail on a scenic trail ride, escorted by yourself and your brother. Lead him right into the trap and when the bell goes off the other two will come running to see what happened and if Legolas is in the lead like I know he will be, he will be caught in a trap as well. That is when you take Estel and walk away. Let them sort out their differences." I tell them all and Gandalf laughs heartily from where he sits. I give Elrond a side-glance and see his own smile at this and he finally shakes his head.
" Alright. But as long as neither is harmed." He says seriously and I put my hands up to symbol peace.
" I swear to you neither will be harmed and think of it this way, neither of them can touch each other for they will both be in the air!" I laugh and this makes the twin's chuckle yet Gandalf and Elrond still seem uncertain. Steps alert me to stop talking of my master plan and I grab another plum as Lord Thranduil and his warrior walk into the hall, dressed and ready for another day. The both take seats and smile greetings around the table, Elladan looks over at me with a cocked eyebrow in question and I nod, placing the uneaten plum into my pocket I get up, bowing and excusing myself from the table.
" I have things I must attend too." I give them and soon walk out of the hall but before I round the corner I hear Elladan and Elrohir ask the Mirkwood King
" So Uncle, would you like a tour of the trails around Rivendell. The trees are quite beautiful this time of year." I smile when the King replies
" That would be nice Elladan, Elrohir. I would enjoy that very much." Chuckling lightly to myself I go down the hall, thoughts musing over my well-laid plan.
Immortal Sadness: I know SHORT! I know but we are now heading toward the end of the story and this is building up to the climax! Oh be happy English teacher I actually used some of the crap you taught me! The next chapter will be longer this I promise. Next time Thranduil and Legolas shall speak! Muwahhahaha!
Oh I have a question. What is Aragorn the King of? Gondor right? Or is that Boromir's brother? I need to know for my next story… please help! Help? Please?
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