A/N I am happy this was enjoyed! I haven't really decided how long this fic is going to be just because I hadn't really meant to write it. ^-^ I will definitely finish it so don't worry about that! It might take longer for me to update because I have to re-write Words Will Break My Spirit and Friendship is a Light of Hope. *grumbles* Stupid computer lost it. Once again I must apologize for my Elvish. I am not an expert on the language! Well I hope you enjoy chapter 2!

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Elvish Translations:

Ada: Dad/daddy

Adar: Father

Ionath-nin: My sons

Ion-nin: My son

Estel: Hope (also Aragorn's Elvish name)

Gwanur: Brother

Tithen pen: Little one

Chapter 2: Sad Smiles

"He is asleep," Elrond said to his sons. "I am going to take him back to his room. You two ought to get some rest. Tomorrow you are going to help me settle the child."

Elrohir and Elladan nodded to their father.

"Ada, should we not refer to him by his name?" Elladan asked.

Elrond paused. "I do not wish to call him by Aragorn any longer. It would be dangerous if anyone from the outside heard of him."

"But Ada, we cannot simply call him 'boy'." Elrohir argued.

Elrond smiled. "I know that Elrohir, but we cannot call him Aragorn either."

"What do you suggest?" Elladan questioned.

"I am not too sure. An elven name would be an obvious choice though. If he is to live with us it would make more sense if he had an elven name." Elrond answered.

His sons nodded.

"Yes, that would make sense; but what?" Elrohir probed.

Elrond suppressed a chuckle. Sometimes his children were just too curious. "I do not yet know what name he will use."

"Well we need to name him Ada. I do not want to say 'hello little one' until you decide on a name!" Elladan replied in a half teasing half serious tone.

His father had to keep from rolling his eyes as he looked down at the sleeping boy. "I have an idea but I am still not sure if it is appropriate."

Elrohir narrowed his eyes suspiciously at his father. "It is not something he will be taunted for is it Ada?"

Elrond chuckled. "Do you think he will be teased if I name him Estel?"

"Hope?" Elrohir demanded horrified.

"I think it suits him." Elladan argued.

"Gwanur, you cannot honestly think that he will be able to survive if he is named Hope." Elrohir replied.

"Peace you two; I think it is a good name. It does suit him," Elrond looked pointedly at Elrohir. "He is the hope of men. His name is Estel."

Elrohir smiled timidly. "It is a good name Ada." He mumbled.

Elrond smiled at his son. "You two go back to bed."

They nodded.

Elladan walked over to his father and gave him a hug, being careful to avoid crushing Estel. "Good night Ada," he kissed Estel's head. "Good night Estel."

Elrohir did the same but added. "I really do think it is a good name."

Elrond and Elladan chuckled.

Elrond turned and walked out of Elladan's room. "Good night ionath-nin." He said quietly before exiting the room. 

The twins went to their respectable beds and were soon sleeping.

Elrond walked down the hall holding Estel in his arms. The two-year-old child was so small and adorable. Elrond's heart went out to the boy who had lost his parents at such a young age. He couldn't help but feel protective of the child; he was so little.

The little boy stirred in Elrond's arms and cried out. "Daddy!"

"Shh tithen pen," Elrond whispered to the little boy.

Estel let out a small cry. "Daddy," he whimpered. Estel looked around for his parents once more and not seeing them he began to cry.

Elrond gently rubbed the boy's back while he walked down the hall to the room Estel would be sleeping in. "Shh Estel," he said soothingly.

Estel quieted at the sound of Elrond's voice but he wrapped his little arms securely around the elf lord's neck. "Mummy; want Mummy."

Elrond shifted the boy's weight from his side and supported the boy better for the way he was holding onto his neck. "Mummy is not here right now." He whispered, trying to keep Estel calm.

Estel whimpered but made no other sounds.

Elrond entered the room and walked to a chair; he pulled it closer to the bed using one hand. He sat down and gently rocked Estel; whispering soft words of comfort in Elvish to keep Estel quiet. Though Estel didn't understand the language Elrond knew he would welcome a soothing voice.

Estel quickly fell asleep to the gentle rocking and the sound of the soothing voice. He snuggled up to the warm body and arms of security.

Elrond rocked the little boy and continued speaking to Estel long after he had fallen asleep. Whenever Elrond tried to place Estel in the bed he would wake up and cry to be held.

After a few hours the sun started to rise and Elrond could feel some of the warmth spill onto his face. He felt Estel starting to stir in his arms and he smiled when bright silver eyes opened and locked with his own grey ones.

There was a soft knock at the door and Elladan entered with his twin right behind him.

"Good morning Ada," Elladan said. "Estel." He added, nodding at the child.

"Good morning Ada, Estel." Elrohir echoed.

Estel looked at the two and then hid his head in Elrond's chest. He trusted the elf lord who had held him and comforted him through the night. The identical twins were another matter all together. He remembered them from the night before when one of them had held and comforted him, but he also remembered when they had come during the rain.

The little boy watched from the thorn bush that his mother had placed him in while ugly creatures whacked metal things at his parents. Motionless people that he knew lay on the ground with red stuff leaking from their mouths; it made the boy shudder. He saw his mother fall to the ground, red stuff pouring from her chest.

"Stay…there Aragorn," she whispered before her eyes glazed over.

The little boy let out a cry. "Mummy!"

No one heard the sound of a little boy cry out over the torrent of rain, nor did they hear the sound of two horses approaching.

Identical people dismounted and went to aid the last few people who were still fighting.

The little boy watched the raven-haired people fight but it was all in vain. The people they were helping soon fell to the ground motionless like the others; the little boy's father was among them. He watched as the identical people made the ugly creatures fall to the ground like the others.

The identical people turned and looked among the motionless people as though searching for someone. The little boy watched them and let out a whimper when they got close to his hiding place. He felt strong arms pick him up but he was too scared to kick or cry for his parents; instead he just looked at the identical strangers.

Elrond noticed the change in the child and looked at his sons. "He is shy of you. You should spend time with him today and see if he warms up to you."

The twins nodded and sat down on the bed facing their father.

"What would you like us to do? You said you would want our help with Estel today." Elrohir said.

Elrond nodded. "One of you could bathe him for me. I need to ask about clothes and other things for him."

The twins looked at their father, slightly scared.

"What if we hurt him or the water is too hot?" Elladan asked.

Elrond sighed; he should have given his sons more experience with children when Arwen had been an elfling. "Check the water before you put him in the tub; as for hurting him, just do not drop or strike him and he should be fine."

"What should I do Ada?" Elrohir asked. "I think Elladan wants to bathe the child."

"Estel," Elrond corrected.

"Yes; Estel," Elrohir replied. 

"Elrohir, will you please find Glorfindel and alert him that there is a child in the house that is going to be living with us?" Elrond asked.

Elrohir nodded. "Yes Ada. Should I tell him to come find you?"

"Yes; thank you Elrohir." Elrond said.

"Would you like us to do these things now Ada?" Elladan asked.

Elrond looked at his sons. "I would like for Elrohir to find Glorfindel but I think you had better wait until after Estel eats to give him a bath. I have never seen a child who stayed clean after eating."

Elladan nodded. "I do not wish to clean him up twice."

Elrond smiled. "I would not wish to do that either ion-nin."

Elrohir smiled at his brother and father. "I will go find Glorfindel; I will see you at breakfast." He walked from the room and closed the door softly behind him.

"Elladan, take Estel from me. I think I should change myself before I go looking for clothing designed for Estel." Elrond was still wearing a sleeping robe.

Elladan chuckled at his father and took the little boy. To Elladan's horror Estel began to cry as soon as he left Elrond's arms. "Ada!" Elladan cried.

Elrond chuckled and went to his son. "Shh Estel, be a good boy for Elladan." He told the child soothingly.

Estel quieted and rested his head against Elladan's chest. "Want Mummy," he said to Elladan as Elrond walked from the room.

Elladan smiled sadly at the little boy. "Mummy is not here right now tithen pen." Elladan replied absently in Elvish. He laughed at himself when he realized what he was doing and immediately switched to common. "Mummy is not here right now Estel." He corrected himself.

"Where she?" Estel asked.

Elladan gave the boy a sad smile. "She is…" he figured there was no point in lying to the child. "She is gone."

Estel frowned and tears sprang to his eyes. "Want her."

Elladan cuddled him. "I know but she is not here."

"She comes soon?" He asked.

Elladan shook his head, his heart breaking for the little boy. "No little Estel; she does not come."

Estel's lower lip trembled and tears started to spill from his eyes. "Mummy," he whimpered quietly.

Elladan kissed his curly hair. "Do not worry little one, I am here for you right now."

Estel nodded his head and curled up in Elladan's arms crying softly.

Elladan realized then just how precious this child was. He promised himself that he would not let any more suffering harm the precious bundle he held in his arms. Elladan walked out of the room and passed some of the serving staff on his way. They all gave Estel sad smiles. Elladan knew that his father must have alerted the staff about the human child, and it made him feel good to have a child among them. It had been a long time since laughter had graced the halls of Imladris; Elladan hoped that Estel would help to restore it.

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