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Of Sam & Elves: Mischief in Imladris~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Summary: The twins come across an admiring hobbit and decide to have some fun in Rivendell. (Elrohir, Elladan, & ???)
Rated: G
Posted: February 17, 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: Chapter 4, no twins featured in this chapter :o( But, Sam finally gets rescued and a new character is introduced, which is good. Have you figured out who? Well, if not then read on. ^_^ I had actually written this chapter before the previous three, believe it or not. So where as the other three are okay, I am rather fond of this one. Be nice to it. ^_^ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Part 4: The RescueA blonde haired elf looked down from where he was perched in the uppermost branches of a large tree, searching the forest floor below him. A rustling sound nearby had cought his attention and he sat up. Then it came by much closer to his tree, and he tensed in expectation. It couldn't be anything of evil intent, for they were still within the borders of Imladris, which was protected by Vilya, though very few even knew of Vilya's existence, let alone it's whereabouts.
When a small, round, red-faced head emerged from some nearby foliage he gave a start. Then he smiled to himself. It was one of the halflings from the Shire. The one who attended the Counsel uninvited if remembered correctly. Ai, he'd never forget the look on old Elrond's face when the hobbit popped out from behind Frodo, voicing his intention to go to Mordor with the Ring Bearer. It was a priceless moment, for sure. He grinned to himself. It was the funniest thing he'd seen in centuries.
Suddenly he frowned. But wait a moment. What was the halfling doing way out here? He should be back in the Last Homely House, not out on the surrounding grounds. Just because evil could not enter Imladris did not mean there was no danger.
Hopping from the branch he landed gracefully on his feet beside the flustered hobbit, who hadn't even realized he was there yet.
He cleared his throat trying to get the hobbit's attention. It took more than one try, for the poor thing was clearly distraught.
In a booming voice he said, "Mae Govannen, Master Gamgee! What might you be doing way out here? For Night approaches us swiftly, and danger may be near."
Sam turned in surprise at the voice. He didn't understand the first words, but took it as a form of greeting he had seen Strider use before. More curious was that this Elf knew his name. The Elf took note of his confusion.
"Amin hiraetha. Forgive me. Well met, is what I said." Sam nodded his understanding, but still looked a bit confused as to how this Elf seemed to know him.
"Don't tell me you've forgotten me already, Mellonamin. My friend." He squatted down beside him to give the hobbit a better view of his features. After a close study, through which the Elf watched, silently amused, the hobbit backed up in surprise, recognition apparent on his rounded features.
"Why, you're Strider's friend, who helped Mister Frodo and us in the woods!" Sam exclaimed.
The Elf nodded, smiling at him before standing once more. "Glorfindel, at your service. Now, tell me, Master Gamgee, what brings you this far from Imladris' hallowed halls?"
"Two Elves brought me." Sam said simply.
"Two Elves, you say. Why did they do that?"
"They were going to show me some lovely Elvish neuma…" Sam stopped when he saw the look on Glorfindel's face. It was a confusing mix of amusement, disbelief, and mild anger. Sam shrank from him, thinking he was the cause for the Elf's odd mood. Noticing his discomfort, Glorfindel hastened to explain.
"I am terribly sorry my friend, but you've already found your neuma." This garnered another look of puzzlement. He hastened to add, "You've been tricked. A neuma is a trap, and you've already fallen into it."
"A trap, but…" Then Sam seemed to understand. "Oh, my, that wasn't very nice, now was it."
"No, it most certainly wasn't. Do you have these Elves names, per chance?" Glorfindel sighed at Sam's shake of his head. "Very well, what did they look like?" he encouraged.
Sam took a moment to think before answering. "Well, Sir, they had dark black hair and gray eyes. I didn't see much else." He stopped when he noticed the curious look upon the Elf Lord's face. "Is something wrong, Sir?"
"Well, you do realize that your description fits over half of Imladris. Is there nothing else you noticed?" Glorfindel pleaded. Elrond was not going to like this, not at all.
"They were the same." Another curious look. "I mean, they looked very alike. Like two of one person. I'd never seen such a thing before, Sir."
Glorfindel put his hand on his head and groaned audibly. "Those Ascarerea! I should have known! Only they would do something like this. Come, Master Gamgee, we best be off before dark, and we must take this up with the Lord Elrond."
Sam visibly blanched. "B-but Sir, there was no real harm done. Surely nothing warranting the attention of the Lord of the house."
Glorfindel smiled at the hobbit's kind gesture. "No, Master Gamgee, indeed it isn't grand enough to be taken before the Lord. However, it is serious enough to discuss with their father."
"Their father?" Sam looked up confused.
"Yes, the two you met today, if I'm not mistaken, are Elrohir and Elladan, Lord Elrond's twin sons."
Sam's jaw dropped. He hadn't realized they were young lord's. "They won't be in too much trouble will they, " he asked worriedly.
Glorfindel smirked a little. "Oh, no more than usual."
Sam looked quite relieved. "Oh that's good, then."
Glorfindel glanced at him before grinning. "Not necessarily for them."
~End Part 4~
TBC…
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Translations:
Mae Govannen = Come now, this ones easy…
Amin hiraetha = I'm sorry.
Mellonamin = My friend.
Neuma = trap. I know so corny, but as I said, I'm not really a good comedy writer. I'm more the serious/angsty type, with a bit of cuteness thrown in every once and awhile.
Ascarerea = Impetuous Ones
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: In the books Glorfindel (who wasn't in the movies cuz he got replaced by Arwen…:o( Bah, Peter Jackson likes replacing characters…Oh well, I still love the movies anyhow, even though he also leaves out the twins and murders Haldir…) was the one to help Frodo and them get to Rivendell.
Vilya = Called the Ring of Sapphire and the Ring of Air, one of the Three Rings of the Elves. It was originally held by Gil-galad, but he passed it to Elrond at the time of the founding of Rivendell.
As I think I said earlier, only Sam snuck into the counsel with Frodo. Merry & Pippin decide to go with Frodo later on, when the other Fellowship members are actually being chosen. Though, personally, I love how Peter did the counsel scene in the movie. I just can't get Elrond''s face outta my head from when the three hobbits pop out. That's the face Glorfy is remembering. |^_^|
Oh and just in case anyone didn't know, Imladris is the Elvish name for Rivendell…
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Yay, Glorfy to the rescue. ^_^ Although, if you originally thought the blonde would be Legolas, you weren't far from the truth. Originally it –was- going to be Legolas that helped him, but I thought it too soon to introduce them, that happens in the next story. Plus, it's more likely to find Glorfy hanging around the forests of Imladris than Legolas anyhow. I had you guys going, didn't I? So he was rescued without any damage or attacks by dangerous creatures. Though I did think about adding some in later on, I ended up changing my mind. I mean, I can't go around beating up one of the main characters right before he leaves for the Quest, can I? But now that he has a guard with him, something may beset them before they get back… Tell me what you'd like to see, and I'll see what I can do.
Now, for the punishment, I still have no clue, which is bad since I already have the next two chapters of the next story written, but can't post them til I figure out the twins punishment. How would Elrond punish his wayward sons? Not physically, of course, so probably make them do something they absolutely hate. I can't figure out what that would be, though. |^_^| SO any help appreciated. Especially since I really want to get the next story out. It is my favorite of all the ones so far. And not just because it has my favorite character in it or anything… heh heh. The Legolas stories are bound to be better, cause my fondness for him comes through blazingly clear. One thing I'll give Jackson, he knows how to pick his Elves! If only he hadn't left so many of them out… And killed off the others… then I woulda been happier.
The next chapter will probably be the last, though it's not for certain. We'll have to see when I finally get it written.
~*~Stephie P.
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Artemisa: A new update soon?! YAY! Can't wait. Now it's my turn to blush. You really like my twins? I was kinda worried what people would think since their prank wasn't all that nice, but then, when is a prank nice… -_-; That's why Elrohir is making up for it by feeling extra uber guilty! ^_^
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