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A/N: Okay, so thanks to all my reviewers! I'm going to use some classic pranks just to be odd...Besides, oldies are goodies! For
those of you interested, I DO NOT and NEVER WILL write slash! Check my bio. REVIEWS are always welcome and flames will
be used to burn old homework!
Aragorn sighed as Elrond spread a thick salve on the his back and massaged it in. He couldn't believe it! First of all, he didn't understand why the twins and Legolas were so upset-well, that wasn't true, but...Second, he shouldn't have made the stupid mistake of not checking his mount's saddle himself. No matter how much he trusted Legolas, even a beginner knew that you always checked your gear yourself. Always. The twins' infernal concoction was very uncomfortable. At least Elrond had taken pity on him. The Elf-lord had immediately mixed a batch of anti-itch salve and helped the Ranger apply it to his back.
Aragorn glanced at his foster-father, "Thank you ada."
Elrond smiled, "Indeed. Just be more wary. You know no one is above your brothers' pranks..." Aragorn smiled, "Yes, ada." Slipping on one of Elladan's extra shirts-all of his had to be washed as they were full of the irritating herb-mix-Aragorn walked out of the room. He wandered Rivendell's halls, contemplating his brothers and their love of pranks. It occurred to him that it might be fun to get back at them. As soon as he thought of it, he dismissed the idea. Whatever he did, they would surely retaliate and make his life miserable. Still...he wanted to try out this newfound past-time...Who could he pull a prank on? The young man immediately thought of Elrond but immediately dismissed it-his foster-father had just helped him. Who else? And more importantly, what would he do?
Aragorn wandered and thought for a long time. Suddenly it was as if someone had smacked him in the face. He had it! Grinning, Aragorn snuck into the kitchen and took the salt and pepper shakers from their resting places. Quickly dumping the salt and pepper back into their containers in the pantry, the young man filled the salt with sugar. Pausing a moment, he replaced the salt shaker in its place and pocketed the pepper shaker. Going back outside, Aragorn scooped some dry, dark sand from the riverbank and filled the pepper shaker. Racing back inside, he put the shaker in its place and then went on his way. A short time later, Elladan, Elrohir, and Legolas returned.
That night, Aragorn had completely forgotten about what he had done to the salt and pepper shakers. That is until several of those at the meal took the seasonings and scattered them on their food. Aragorn looked down at his plate to hide his smile and waited. Celbrindol took a bite of the vegetables he had just 'seasoned' and, biting down, his eyes went wide. Swallowing quickly, he took his glass of water and drank it dry. Just as he finished the water, Glorfindel, and Erestor both took a bite of their 'seasoned' food. Glorfindel choked and Erestor grimaced when a loud crunch issued from his mouth. The rest of the table looked at them in confusion. Aragorn couldn't contain his laughter any longer. The three advisors turned to glare at the young man.
"Estel?" queried Elrond calmly.
"I am sorry, ada! Truly, I just could not help myself! Glorfindel, Erestor, Celbrindol, your faces were so very comical! Please, forgive my rudeness..." Aragorn said, trying to divert attention from himself and act as if he had nothing to do with the interesting 'seasonings.' Glorfindel gave the Ranger a disbelieving look but, as he had no proof, kept silent. Erestor and Celbrindol also wore similar looks of disbelief and they, too, kept silent. Gandalf raised a questioning eyebrow, but merely shook his head and rolled his eyes. With a word to one of the servers, the three offending plates were replaced and the 'seasonings' were also taken. A moment later one of the cooks came back with the new salt and pepper.
"Milord, it seems someone replaced the salt with sugar and the pepper with...sand..." the cook bit back a chuckle, "If I may say so, sir, it was a very ingenious idea!" With a bow, the cook retreated to the kitchen as Elrond turned a glare on his twin sons. It *was* an ingenious prank. One worthy of his two sons...They were shaking with silent laughter. But Aragorn spoke, "Ada, it was I who replaced the salt and pepper. I...I was bored and could think of nothing better to do...I apologize to you Glorfindel, Erestor, Celbrindol. Please know I meant no harm."
With a sigh of long suffering, Glorfindel and Erestor nodded. Celbrindol glared at the Ranger a moment before snorting in annoyance and giving a curt nod. Estel sighed in relief. The meal continued without any further distractions or problems.
Estel noticed the twins and Legolas giving him measuring looks tinged with respect. After the meal they pulled him aside.
"Estel! That was genius! Absolutely classic!" crowed Elladan.
"Who knew our little brother had such a devious streak?" Elrohir said happily.
"Indeed, Strider, that was very good," Legolas agreed.
"What do you say we agree to play a little game?" Aragorn said.
"What kind of game?" asked Legolas warily.
"A prank war. Not necessarily pranks played on each other, either. It can be anyone," Aragorn added.
"Yes, but I promised Mithrandir that I would not play any tricks on him," Legolas agreed.
"*You* won't have to play any pranks on him then...But that does not mean that *we* won't!" replied Elrohir.
Legolas sighed, but did not protest.
"So, do you want to do it?" asked Aragorn of the three. They nodded and all of them shook hands. And with that, the official 'war' began.
"Look out Rivendell!" Aragorn crowed, "Here we go!"
Okay, so the ending was not so good and I'm sorry, but it's late and I'm tired. I have a few ideas now, but they won't last long and I
will appreciate any more ideas! Thanks for your last reviews!
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