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Of Sam & Elves:  Mischief in Imladris

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Summary: The twins come across an admiring hobbit and decide to have some fun in Rivendell.  (Elrohir & Elladan)

Rated: G 

Posted:  February 14, 2004

Author: Stephie P. a.k.a. TheSilentSenshi 

Contact:  thesilentsenshi@Hotmail.com

Archive:  Sure, just tell me first so I know where it is.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately I can't claim any of the lovely elves as mine, no matter how much I wish I could.  Alas, a genius by the name of Tolkien found them first.  So, I'm just borrowing them for a little while.  I'll return them when I'm through, in relatively worn, but good condition. 

Notes: Now, time for the second part of the first chapter.  |^_^|  The stunt is pulled.  Go easy on the twins though, they mean no harm.  And please note, I'm not great at humor/comedy so the prank isn't all that hilarious.  Bear with me, here, okay.   

Thoughts and when speaking Elvish should be italicized.

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Part 2:  The Prank

"So, Master Gamgee, what were you doing on the ground.  You are surely short enough when standing, you couldn't possibly harbor a desire to become smaller."  Elladan queried.

"Brother, hush!" Elrohir admonished, though amusement glittered in his twilight colored eyes.

Sam blushed.  "No sirs, I was just studying these carvings over on the wall there.  It's Elvish, I believe, and so very beautiful!"

The twins looked at each other, and then glanced back at the hobbit, who was shuffling his large feet nervously.

"Would you like to know what it says?" Elrohir asked, bending down to get a closer look at the Elven Runes. 

"Oh yes, I'd dearly love that!" Sam exclaimed.  The twins exchanged smiles at his child-like enthusiasm.

"Well far be it from us to keep such sought after knowledge from you." Elladan said leaning over his twin.

Indeed Sam was right, in elegant script the runes were carved deeply into the smooth marble wall.  Around the runes were engravings of small flowers and little leaves.  Elrohir reached out and gently traced the runes with his smooth hand and long fingers.  He looked up to Elladan with a smile.  "I forgot about these brother…  How long has it been since we last took notice of these, decades?" He queried in Elvish.  Sam was a bit confused, but didn't dare to interrupt his perusal of the runes.

"Aye, we have been away from home for far too long, I think," Elladan replied, placing a hand on his brother's shoulder, "I doubt we will find much rest anytime soon, though.  There is much to do."   

"Amin sinta…"  Elrohir said softly with a sigh.  Elladan glanced at Sam and noticed his anxiousness, and decided they had been long enough in their memories. 

 "What does it say, brother?" he asked, shaking Elrohir from his thoughts.

"Oh, yes.  Well, I'm not sure, it's quite old and rather difficult to make out." He answered, his eyes gleaming tellingly.

"Oh…" Sam said dejectedly, looking down sadly.  Elrohir and Elladan shot each other smug grins.  It was, of course a lie.  They both knew Imladris inside and out, it was their home after all.  Another fact that the hobbit was unaware of.

After several more moments of exaggerated study, and thoughtfulness, Elrohir suddenly sat back up.  "Ah hah!  I do believe I have it, muindor!"

"That's good, but what does it say, brother?"  Elladan asked with feigned curiosity.

Sam was overjoyed and listened eagerly to every word the twins spoke.

"It says, 'Vara tel' Seldarine'.  'Tis a spell for protection."  He turned back to Sam, who's eyes were wide as saucers, filled with awe and amazement. 

The twins surreptitiously glanced at each other and then back at Sam, who hadn't quite recovered yet.  His amazement over so simple a thing amused them. 

"Is there anything else we can do for you?" Elrohir asked politely.  Sam shook his head, no.

Elladan stood up.  "I have an idea, gwenneth."

"What would that be, gweniaur?" 

"Why don't we show him those Elvish neuma?"  At this Sam looked up at them expectantly.

Elrohir understood Elladan's plan immediately and had to fight to hide a smirk.  "Why that is a splendid suggestion, brother.  I'm sure he'd love it, if he agrees that is."  Elrohir turned to Sam questioningly.

Sam nodded excitedly.  "Of course, sirs, I'd dearly love to see anything you could show me!"  he exclaimed.  He looked at them with such unabashed trust that Elrohir began to have doubts. 

"Brother, I don't know about this…  Should we really do this?  Ada will be quite upset when he finds out." He whispered quietly to Elladan in Elvish.

Elladan looked at him surprised.  "But, gwenneth, this is such a perfect opportunity.  How can we not act upon it?  Besides, since when has Ada's temper stopped us before?"

Elrohir sighed.  "I suppose you're right."

"As always."  This garnered a scowl from Elrohir.

"I love you dearly, brother, but do not push it."

"Understood."

They turned back to the hobbit who was looking at them with big trusting brown eyes.  Elrohir pushed another wave of guilt away.

"Come, then.  Let us go find that neuma." He said, and began to walk down the hall, indicating that the others should follow.

The unsuspecting and ever-trusting Sam followed them without question.  They turned through many halls, until he was led outside into the beautiful gardens of Imladris.  Through there they took him all the way to the edge where a line of trees marked a forest.

"It's not far now," said Elrohir.

"Not far at all," said a smirking Elladan.

Sam looked around him curiously as the twins took him deeper into the wooded lands surrounding Imladris.  The sounds and smells enveloped them, creating a whole new world around them.  Sam was, understandably, in awe.  He was so intent on studying his surroundings that he failed to notice when the two Elves at his sides silently slipped off into the shadowy recesses of the forest, without stirring a single leaf as they went. 

It took Sam several moments to realize what had happened.  He looked around, panicked, calling out to the Elves that had mysteriously disappeared. 

'What happened?!' he thought desperately to himself.  'How did I lose them?! Oh no, what will I do?!'  He slid slowly to his knees, tears streaming down his round hobbit face.

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Elrohir gave a side-long glance at his brother as they took the barely noticeable trail home.

"I don't know, brother.  Don't you think this was a bit much?" he asked.

"What are you so worried about?"  Elladan asked a bit annoyed.

"But, what if something happens to him?"

"Nothing will happen to him, muindor.  He will be fine.  It's not like he'll be in any real danger.  Surely one of the border guardians will come across him and bring him home."

"I suppose you're right, but still…"

"Oi, what is with you?!  Stop worrying so much.  He'll be fine out there!"

"I hope you're right, brother.  I really do.  For all of our sakes…"

~End Part 2~

TBC…

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Translations:

Ada = Father

Gweniaur = older twin

Gwenneth =  younger twin

Muindor = brother

Amin sinta  = I know

Vara tel' Seldarine = It really is a spell of Protection… I think…

Neuma = You'll have to wait til next chapter.  Don't want to ruin the surprise.  |^_^|  Unless you're fluent, then you already know…

Please, I'm not fluent, if I have used any of the translations in a wrong way be sure to tell me so I can fix it.

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Background Notes:  The brothers were often away from home chasing down orcs and traveling among the Rangers after their mother sailed to Valinor.  

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That's it…  Poor Sam is left wandering in the woods of Imladris all alone.  But don't worry too much, he's soon found!  I already have the next part written, but feel free to guess who finds him.  It can be anyone in Rivendell at the time, which is basically every character in the book.  Muahaha!  Seriously though, I wonder if you'll figure out who… 

Also, I need help.  I have chapter three done, as I said, but I have no clue what to do about chapter four, in which the twins will be punished.  How should I punish them?  Nothing that entails locking in dungeons… heck, does Imladris even have dungeons?… Well, I'll leave it to you guys to think up. 

And I know the Prank was a bit cruel, but it just popped into my mind.  The twins don't mean any harm, they honestly feel he'll be perfectly safe within the borders of Imladris' lands.  Don't be too hard on them.  Well, Elrohir at least, he's feeling guilty enough about it as is.  And he's my favorite.  If you DO have a need to injure them, at least wait until the fic is over, else they won't be able to make an appearance.  hehehe

~*~Stephie P.

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To you guys who reviewed, I love you all and give you hugs and kisses till you shove me off.  Here are my replies to a few of them.  And I'm glad to hear your opinion.  Feedback = Food for the Soul! 

Note: If your not listed here it's because you a) reviewed after this chapter was posted or b) didn't put anything that needed a personal response. It doesn't mean I love you any less! ^,,^ Honest!

rabidsamfan: Thanks for the flowers idea.  Originally it was only the Elvish runes.  I ended up adding a few extra paragraphs thanks to your suggestion.  ^_^ Their entire whispered Elvish conversation hadn't been in the original chapter. 

Celeb Gwilwileth:  Thanks for the support.  I'll have to check out your story when I have time (which isn't often… -_-;).  I adore the twins.  I hope I do them okay.

Artemisa:   Oooh!  I'm so honored to get a review from you!  I've read a few of your stories and I absolutely love them!  I don't know if I've gotten a chance to review, since I read them at school and wasn't able to login, but I did read them.  |^_^|  I eagerly await your updates. 

Gina:  Thanks a lot for the e-mail!  I don't get those often from my readers, and it gives me great pleasure to know you liked the story enough to e-mail me.  Especially since you went back and looked around for it.  I'm glad the dialog between Sam and the Elves was believable.  |^_^|