^_^ As if I haven't said it enough before... I love this series! OMG!!! 19 reviews for 1 chapter?!?! Didn't realise it was that popular...
Terreis; Thanks! I like to put little bits of humour in. See; Aragorn did care about his appearance, but that was a long time ago... ^_^
Deana; Ah, well, us Legolas-torturers have to stick together, he? ^_^ Lol! Thanks for the review!
Kyliah; Thanks!
Viresse0; Yeah, that last chappie was meant to be short; just a quick intro to how the boys (I love calling those two that!) have changed in the 2 years since the last story in the series. I'm glad you're enjoying it!!! Oh, can you update Red Sun please?! I really like that!!!
Anarya; Aaaw hun... *huggles fave anonymous reviewer* You should get an account; I'd love to see what sort of things you could write! ^_^ I'm here to be complained at – that's what everybody else uses me for! Parents, teachers, friends, brother... *sigh* Hope you feel better!!!
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leggylover03; Can you read my mind or something?! Or am I just really predictable?! =) Lol!
grumpy; Yeah, I can relate to Estel's feelings last chapter... it was the same with my mum and the "Can we get a puppy?" thing... she kept saying maybe, maybe... then she said no... *bursts into tears, then realises she's crying on the net where everyone can see her* Oops... ^.^'
Estel; *starts waving flag with BRITISH WEATHER written on it* Whoo!!! Go Weather!!! -_- Lol!
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Mellaithwen-AngelMaiden; I know I should finish the rest, but I've written myself to a standstill on Narn Î Hin and can't get out of it; maybe you or Jo could help me with that... Hunter in the Night will be updated very soon though!!! Speaking of the twins, I'll be writing a lot more stories with them in it in this series soon!!! ^_^
Elanor8; Thanks very much!
elfmage; Yup, new story!!! ^_^ Yeah; this is my story – A.I.I... That means Angst Is Inevitable btw... yeah, we're talking about our little Aragorn here! Of course he isn't just gonna take that!!!
Astievia; You are the only person who has not complained of snow!!! WHERE DO YOU LIVE?!?! I wanna go there and melt the icicles that have set up permanent residence on my nose since the beginning of November...
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Yavie Aelinel; Ah, they're being a bit piggish, but they're not evil... imagine having a little brother who thinks he's Eru's gift to teenage girls and wants to hang around with you constantly... yeah...
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Well, practically every review I got there said in one way or another that it DOES snow in March, but seeing as its April now we can leave that subject, eh? ^_^ On the other hand, we're getting off subject... back to the story...
.: Chapter Two :.
Estel glared after the horses and their riders as they left. He stayed like that for a moment; rage building inside of him and making his hands shake as they were clenched into fists. Legolas appeared at the top of the stairs.
"Did they leave without you?" he asked. He was a little concerned that his friend should be so angry about not being allowed to go on a simple hunting trip.
"What does it look like?!" snapped Estel. He wasn't angry at Legolas, but he felt frustrated and wanted someone to take it out on. Rushing up the steps, he shoved past Legolas forcefully, knocking the young prince back slightly.
The Elf jumped slightly as the door slammed hard. Sighing, he strolled up to the door and rapped on it lightly with his knuckles.
"Go away!" cried a muffled voice. Legolas shook his head.
"Come on Estel, let me in," he called through the door.
"It's not fair!" shouted the voice again. The Elf sighed with exasperation. Letting his forehead fall gently onto the cold stone wall in front of him, he groaned. Then it hit him; Estel was only human... and every human had a bit of jealousy in them. Elves did too of course, but at this time, he could use it to his advantage...
"Elladan has a point you know," said Legolas suddenly.
The door clicked and swung open. There stood Estel, a dark glare on his face. "So you're on their side?!" he hissed.
Legolas leaned on the doorpost again. "No. I'm not on anybody's side. I'm just saying-"
"I'm just saying I'm old enough to look after myself!!!" interrupted the teenager. He kicked at the doorframe. "Why doesn't anyone take me seriously around here?!"
With that, he stormed out of the room into the gardens. Legolas watched him leave, rolling his eyes.
"Stubborn adan..." he breathed...
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Elrohir latched the dead pheasant to the leather holder and let it fall to the side of Swiftfoot's saddle. Normally he would ride without one, but with the game they had caught it would be much too difficult to ride back with various animals strapped to his little shoulder pack.
As he climbed onto the black horse, he couldn't help but notice the sudden drop in temperature. He raised his gaze to the clouds and a slightly uncomfortable feeling rose inside of him.
"Looks like there's a storm coming if you ask me," said Elrohir suddenly. Elladan looked at him. The younger twin had always been the one more in tune with the weather out of the two of them.
"Should we head back then?" he asked, mounting Windshadow.
Elrohir took one more look at the stormy grey skies and nodded. With that, the twins began riding back to their home. They didn't want to be caught in the approaching snowstorm, for though Elves naturally were more resistant to the cold, other factors, like ice and frozen water could be much more dangerous...
~*~*~*~
Estel sat on the stone bench in the gardens. A small shiver ran through him, and he pulled his cloak further around him. The flowers still hadn't bloomed yet; after all, frost was still layering on the ground at night.
His arms folded, the boy glared at a fixed spot on the wall. Thoughts were running riot in his mind...
Why didn't the twins appreciate him?! He was capable enough; he could look after himself. And Legolas wasn't much help either; this coming from an Elf who still hadn't completed his basic training...
Then it dawned on him, and a devious little smile crept over his face.
What was to stop him leaving by himself? After all, he was old enough; he had his sword with him...
Hoisting his pack onto his shoulders, Estel walked off, exiting through the gates unnoticed and off into the forests that surrounded Rivendell...
~*~*~*~
Legolas glanced at the sundial on the balcony. He had last seen Estel about two hours ago according to it, but it could easily be wrong; the sun was barely managing to break through the thick grey cloud. The young prince squinted, trying to make out the lines, but the weather was against him.
Legolas only noticed the small white snowflake as it landed on his sleeve. Looking up sharply, he glanced over the valley and was surprised to see many snowflakes tumbling from the sky. He thought he would have noticed, but other things were on his mind.
A sly grin crept over his face. If enough snow fell, he'd be able to get Estel back for the ice down his tunic the last time the weather turned cold...
He rose from his chair and walked out into the gardens...
~*~*~*~
Legolas frowned. He had looked for the young human everywhere, but there was no sign of him. The weather was also becoming slightly worse, and he was worried that Lord Elrond would order them both in before he even had a chance to pick up some snow.
"Estel?" he shouted. No reply came back to greet him. The snow was gradually falling heavier and heavier, now settling on the ground.
"Estel?!" hollered the young Elf. It seemed that there was no sign of the fourteen year old anywhere.
Suddenly something caught Legolas' eye. A flash of red as it disappeared into the trees on the other side of the gates. Estel's cloak...
The wind began to pick up, blowing the snow around him and pulling at his cloak.
"Estel!!!" he shouted, trying to get his friend's attention. His voice died on the air though. He had no choice; he had to go after him...
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