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Of Sam & Elves: Mischief in Imladris~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Summary: The twins come across an admiring hobbit and decide to have some fun. (Elrohir, Elladan, Glorfindel & Elrond)
Rated: G
Posted: February 23, 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: Elrond finally discovers his sons mischief, what will his reaction be? This chapter was originally going to be longer, but once again, like the first one, I decided to break it up due to time constraints on typing. You shouldn't have to wait more than a day or two for the second half of it though. So that's good. This story is turning out to be way longer than it started out… That's a good thing though, right?
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Part 7: Elrond's TroublesSam walked slowly and nervously behind Glorfindel. He had not yet spoken personally with the Lord Elrond and was becoming increasingly anxious.
They came to a sudden stop in front of a large oak door. Glorfindel knocked confidently on the smooth wood, the sound of his knuckles against the oak reverberating in the hallway.
A muffled "Come in," could be heard from the other side.
Glorfindel entered the room, his large frame blocking the small hobbit from view temporarily.
"Heruamin," he said with a bow. He faltered at the sight of Elrond.
Sam took a hesitant peek from behind the protective form before him. The Elf that sat at the desk in front of them looked frazzled, to say the least . Even so, he was still an imposing figure, albeit a much more lifelike one than the aloof and untouchable Lord he had met before.
"Ah, Glorfindel. Creoso, mellonamin. What brings you here?" he said without even looking up from the papers scattered about his desk.
"My Lord, are you all right?" Glorfindel asked worriedly. He knew things had been extremely stressful lately and was concerned at Elrond's unkempt appearance. It was a thing unheard of. And it certainly did not bode well for the twins.
"Yes, yes, I'm fine," was the much too quick reply, "It's just. Argh, where did I put that report! I swear the Dwarves will be the death of me! Gloin especially. He is apparently unhappy with the presence of the Mirkwood Prince and his party of Elves. I keep telling him there's nothing I can do about it! All are welcome here. Especially my own kin! And as for the hobbits, bless their dear hearts, but they are eating me out of house and home! The Dwarves are, of course even worse, and have virtually depleted the wine stores nearly single handedly!" He heaved a great sigh. "I'm at my wits end, here! Thank Ilúvatar this will all soon be over."
At the comment about his friends, Sam's cheeks flushed with shame. Glorfindel looked back at him apologetically and reached back to give him a reassuring pat on his curly head. It made Sam feel a little better. At least, his cheeks lost their red hue.
"Better now?" Glorfindel directed at Elrond.
"Yes, much. Diola lle, my friend. I needed that."
"What else are friends for?" Glorfindel said with a smile.
"Anyway, what brings you here? Surely, not to listen to my rants?" Elrond said offhandedly, returning to his work. Glorfindel stiffened perceptively. Elrond would not like what he had to say.
"Well…" Glorfindel said cautiously.
Elrond glanced up at his seneschal sharply. "Naa rashwe?"
"You could say that…" Glorfindel skirted. He did not wish to burden his Lord with even more troubles, but knew it was inevitable.
"Mani marte? Out with it. I am in no mood for games." Elrond said seriously.
"It's about the twins." He answered quietly.
Elrond suddenly looked worried. "Are they well? What has happened?"
"Oh quite well, my Lord." Glorfindel answered, "Though I don't know for how much longer…" he muttered the last under his breath.
"What do you mean?" Elrond looked at the other Elf-lord apprehensively.
Glorfindel beckoned Sam forward and Elrond looked down at him surprised that he hadn't realized the hobbit was there sooner. Now in the presence of his guest he once again exuded his lordly air, all trace of weariness fading in the blink of an eye, though some still remained in his eyes.
"What is this all about?" he asked glancing from Sam to Glorfindel and then back again.
Well, sir, your two sons were kind enough to be showin' me around the grounds, but when we got to the forests, they disappeared and I got mighty lost. Mister Glorfindel here, was kind enough to show me the way back."
Neither Elf deigned to correct Sam his word use in Glorfindel's title. It was a small matter really considering the matter at hand's importance.
At this exact moment Elrohir and Elladan had arrived in the hall way, but paused, not wanting to enter what would surely become an ugly scenario.
Their presence however did not go unnoticed.
"ELLADAN!!! ELROHIR!!! I know you are out there! Enter, this instant!" Elrond commanded, his voice booming from
within the study.
~End Part 7~
TBC…
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Translations:
Heruamin = My Lord
Creoso, mellonamin. = Welcome, my friend.
Diola lle = Thank you
Naa rashwe? = Is there trouble?
Mani marte? = What happened?
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: Gloin was… not well received… by King Thranduil when he last visited Mirkwood with Bilbo… ^_^ Yeah, that's an understatement. So of course, he wasn't happy with the presence of Legolas. He even makes a comment during the counsel in the books when Legolas reveals Gollum's escape. That is actually what inspired Elrond's little problem here in this chapter. I wonder how he took it when he discovered Gimli's friendship with him upon their return from the Quest?
When I say Legolas is Elrond's kin, I don't mean relative specifically, though it's not totally impossible, heck every one of Tolkien's characters seem to be related in one way or another, but the comment was meant more in the way of his own kind, or another Elf than by blood.
Though Glorfindel does work for Elrond (or at least works with him) he is also an Elf Lord, but he has made Imladris his home. So, though he retains his title, he's not the Elf Lord. Umm… did that make any sense at all?
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More Notes: Okay, you don't get his full reaction til next chapter -_-; Originally it would have been in this chapter, but as I said, I had to break the chapter up. It's funny, the few long chapters I do end up with, I end up breaking down in any case. Oh well, small price to pay for fast updates, ne? How will they be punished? Well, as most of you have guessed it will have something to do with cooking, and I would appreciate anyone who has mishaps the two can get into if you'd e-mail them to me. I am not a cook and have tried to avoid such labors most of my life, so I have a few ideas, but if you guys have any I can elaborate on, I'd appreciate. I intend to devote an entire chapter to our twins disastrous cooking experiences.
Oh and out of curiosity, does anyone know exactly what a seneschal is? Thanks.
~*~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!
Celeb Gwilwileth: No worries. You're still my important reviewer no matter when you review. ^_^
rabidsamfan: Heh heh. Yes I just couldn't help myself with the Glorfy comment. I can so picture the twins doing something like that with our poor respectable seneschal. Thanks for the cooking ideas, though I don't know much about cooking so a few of them went over my simple head. ^_^ I'm not a big cheese person, but I'll take your suggestions into account and try to eat healthier. ^_~
Fuji: Yes, they do don't they? Or maybe we just like to punish them? ^_~ Yeah, Sam's forgiveness was a little quick, but that's how it worked out when I wrote it. Just because he's happily forgiven them, though, doesn't mean he'll be wandering around with them in a forest again anytime soon… Besides, even though he's forgiven them, noone else will. ^_^
Annie: I'm glad you reviewed then. It always amazes me how many people read stories and never review them. I try to always leave some comment for the stories I read. I'm glad you like how I portray their characters. The Elves are especially difficult, since Tolkien often has them not speak very much so I have to take it upon myself to figure out what they'd say amongst themselves, without betraying any of Tolkiens work. I'm glad I've succeeded and am honored you think my work 'one of the jewels at ffn'. ^_^ Keep reading.
arabiasil: Lol, I love that movie too. And yeah there are Sam's out there, but the world would be such a nicer place if there were more of them around, don't you think? You make me blush with your praise (not that I mind, quite the opposite in fact) ^_~
Artemisa: LOL, well, here it is. As for the fast updates, I believe I've mentioned it to someone before, I have to update before I lose interest in a story or fandom. I have a bad habit of leaving things unfinished, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that. ^_~ As for who it is that ends up punishing them, you'll just have to wait and see. Can't give everything away, right? Though it should happen in the next part, so you needn't wait long. ^_^ And I was wondering, I know English isn't your native language, what is? If you don't mind my asking. ^_^
