Okay, I want to apologize multiple times for this being, like a year later than the last chapter...okay, so only 5 months...but I'm still REALLY SORRY. I didn't realize that I hadn't posted the last chapter yet..somehow I though I had...*glares at beta*
Nimeneth- *growls dangerously* YOU SAID I HAD POSTED THE CHAPTER ALREADY! *grins sheepishly* although, it's partly my fault too.
Yimmas Sirron- PLEASE NO! I don't want to die!!! See! I'm posting!! I'm sorry!! *flees*
ShortDream- thank you for the review. Even though you may not read this chapter for a while.
and now...the last chapter of the story...
Chapter 7
Elond's Nightmare
No...It couldn't be. This couldn't be happening...
But it could. And it was. Elladan was dead.
Elrond awoke with a cry. He sat up in bed, suddenly remembering. His sons were dead, one killed by orcs, the other by despair...wait, what had happened? It could have been a dream. Please, Iluvatar, he prayed, Let it have been only a dream, a nightmare.
The door creaked open, and Elladan stepped into the room, candle in one hand. he asked. What's wrong? We heard your cry... Elrond stared at his son. Was it...could it have been...could he have dreamed it all? It had been so vivid.
A nightmare, Elrond assured his son. Go back to bed.
Elrohir emerged from behind his brother. he said patiently, as if talking to a child. We're not that dense. When was the last time you cried out in your sleep? I don't even remember the last time. Something's wrong, and you're not telling us.
Yet another figure appeared in the doorway, this one rubbing his eyes and and yawning distractedly. What's going on? Did we decide to have a father-son chat at two in the morning? Well, you can leave me out, ada, I'm...he faltered a second on seeing the twins, but quickly compensated, not coming. With that, he strode off back to his room.
Elrond sighed. Go back to bed, we'll talk in the morning. The twins obediently left, but Elrond was not fooled. He knew he would regret that promise in the morning. But for now... he was just relieved that it had been a dream, in fact, relieved was an understatement. He was... there was no word for how he felt. ws close though. It had all been a dream.
Epilogue
There was a knock on the door of his study. Come in, Elrond called.
The door swung open and Glorfindel strode in. he said, matter-of-factly, The food stores are low. We do not have enough meat. Or vegetables, for that matter, but there is little we can do about that.It has been taken care of. I sent out a hunting party earlier, led by Elentir. Edheldhim was in it, also.They are much lower than that, my lord, the elf replied, One hunt won't be enough, and winter is coming on fast. Because of that early frost, many of the plants withered and the harvest was not as it should be. He sat down in a chair across from Elrond. The bottom line is, we have enough to last through Girithron , but no more. We need at least one other party out there.
Outside in the hall, there was a crash and the two elves could hear the laughter of those outside. Oohh! You're gonna get it now, gwanur dithen, that's ada's favorite vase!
Elrond groaned and rubbed his temples. His sons were... he stopped himself. This was exactly what had happened...in...his...dream...
Shall I get rid of them, my Lord? Glorfindel asked playfully.
Elrond smiled. he said. Let me take care of this. He strode out fo the room and adressed his sons. Estel, you better find a way to pay for that. It was from Harad and not cheap at all. I suggest you work it off. Elrohir sniggered. You can assist him, Elrohir, since you seem to find it so funny. And you, Elladan... Elrond rounded on his oldest son. He was not really mad. It was just a vase, after all... he was enjoying reprimanding them, actually.
They really are driving me insane, he thought. But I'd rather be insane than not have any sons.
THE END
aren't you glad?? they're not dead after all! enjoy the happy ending! And you know, I've decided that the title has absolutely nothing to do with th story!!! *grins* maybe I'll change it. later. See ya!
~Anarril~
