As you may have noticed, I have changed my name. I prefer Lainfaer to Gilraen3. It means 'free spirit' in Sindarin. I love it! ^_^

Now I warn you in advance, this is an extremely short chapter. Very short. But it didn't look right on the end of the last chapter, and I had to have it in here somewhere. So, here it is. ^_^

Lainfaer.

Elerrina- Heehee, you'll have to wait and see. This thing seems invincible doesn't it? Thanks for reviewing. Have a cookie or two on me! ^_^

Deana- I know, they were insane! And there were possibly more! Crazy girls. Glad you like this story. Lol. ^_^

Chapter 5: Allies and Spies.

  Elrond frowned thoughtfully. "Yet you say none of the guards were attacked?" Glorfindel shook his golden head.

"None. They are all fine. Goodness knows how it got in here my Lord, but it slipped past every single one of your guards."

"It is a shadow, that is what we keep forgetting," Elrond replied. He looked over at his son on the bed. Elladan and Legolas sat beside him, talking to each other softly. Gandalf was stood by the window, puffing thoughtfully on his pipe.

"But surely he must have known that Elrohir wasn't Legolas," said Elladan, looking at his father. "They don't look anything like each other."

"He knows that we will act on impulse," said Gandalf, speaking for the first time. He turned round to face the Elves.

"He knew who he was capturing. He must know some, if not all, of our plan. He will now have returned to Mirkwood. We must also be on our way soon." He turned back to the window, still puffing on his pipe.

"How can we cure Elrohir though?" Legolas asked, getting to his feet.

"We will take him with us," Elrond answered. "Once the Dagnir-o Lóre is destroyed, all of his victims wake up. But they have to be in the place he is, if you understand what I mean."

Legolas nodded. "So, as long as Elrohir and all the others are in Mirkwood when we…I mean… I, destroy him, then they will all wake up?" Elrond nodded.

"Exactly."

"When are we leaving?" Elladan asked.

"Tomorrow at noon," Elrond said firmly. "Glorfindel, please make sure our horses and such supplies are ready for our departure."

"Yes my Lord." Glorfindel bowed and left the room.

"Now Legolas," said Elrond, turning towards the Prince. "I also want you to prepare for tomorrows journey. Off you go."

Legolas started to protest, but Elrond held up his hand. " No. Go on Legolas, I need to talk to my son." Legolas just nodded, and glanced once more at Elrohir as he walked out of the door and shut it behind him.

Elrond looked over at his eldest son. Elladan noticed his father looked tired and drawn all of a sudden.

"Adar? Are you ok?" he asked.

Elrond smiled weakly. "Just weary Elladan, weary from all of these troubles."

Elladan smiled and walked over to his fathers' side. "He will be fine Adar. Legolas can destroy this…thing and everyone will be ok."

"I know. I just worry as any father would." They went and sat beside Elrohir again.

From his post on the opposite side of the door, Legolas smiled to himself and silently walked away.

I know, I know, that was really short! Soz! I'll put chapter 6 up as well to make up for it. Ok? ^_^ So please continue reading, and review! Thanks.