Title: Toy Soldiers
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes. All reviews welcome, all flames will be given to my kids to play with
Now to all the GREAT reviewers. You do make my day!
Riva van Dyk: Thanks and yes a wachk job indeed.
Elven Kitten: what can I say it seems you have lost your mind and thanks
Lalaithofthebruinen: SHe is soooooooo disturbed and poor Estel
Starry: Glad you are enjoying! and thank you for reviewing
Irish QT: Yes she seriously thinks this, and update for you!
Pippin's Lover: thank you glad you liked it
Someone Reading: People who are insane do not think rationally and sometimes you overlook what is right under your nose.
Vicki Turner: No more wait here you go!
Amthramiel: Ataria is one nut case this is for sure.
Catmint: YESSSSSSSSS hugs for Estel and thanks!
KissTheRainGirl12489: You better get your axe ready then
Ymmas Sirron: Do not die! I love your reviews! here you go *shoves update to you*
elly baggins: Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Estel Elven Encantress: Thanks for the advice and thanks for taking time to review!
Firniswin: LMAO! update for you!
Orlandolover32: Yeah it was nice of Thranduil but he understands Elrond would not purposely do anything to harm Legolas.
Wife of Elladan: Awww thanks that brought a smile here you go!
Estelle1: There is never enough! mwhahahahaha
Kaorethein: Her sons were killed by orcs and yes she is insane!!!!
WOW! thank you to all of you who are reviewing! It makes my day to read your reviews. and now without further ado here is the next chapter!
chapter 7
The bright morning sun brought chaos in the elven realm. Everywhere elves were running around gathering supplies for the search. Elrond was still sitting in his room. He was usually the first one down, but he felt the need to compose himself before he went downstairs. Something was gnawing at him. He felt as if this search would be futile, but he prayed his thoughts were untrue. With a heavy sigh he got up and put the ribbon back in his pocket. It had been there since Estel had given it to him, and he only took it out at night to lay it next to his bed. He had promised the child that he would love him, keep him safe, and now he had failed. "Valar willing you will be home today my son" he thought as he walked down the stairs.
"Milord all are ready to begin at your lead." one of the many elves said.
"Very good let us tarry here no longer then. I wish to have my son home again."
Over thirty elves rode out with Elrond and the twins in the lead, swiftly followed by Glorfindel. Erestor once again stayed behind just in case they returned home while the others were gone. He walked back into the house and went to the kitchen. Not knowing what else to do he went about making some pies. A little known fact that when he was worried he often came to the kitchen in the middle of the night and cooked. It eased his mind, and everyone enjoyed the tasty pastries thought to have been made by the cook. As he rolled the dough out his mind drifted to Ataria. She must have felt just this way when her husband and sons had not returned that day; only to find them dead days later. At the thought of death he shuddered. He would be optimistic until they found proof that Estel and Legolas were no longer alive. He knew if anyone could find them Lord Elrond could.
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Estel awoke laying next to Legolas. He almost smiled at thinking it was time for breakfast, and then he realized where he was. He was about to waken the elf when the door popped open and the light of the morning flooded the cellar.
"Good morning little ones. I trust the cellar has given you some time to think about your actions. I am sure you are back to the sweet little elflings I have always loved."
Legolas looked at Estel and Estel knew to follow his lead. "We are not your elflings. We are princes of our realms and when my father and Lord Elrond find out what you have done; you will be locked in the dungeons of Mirkwood forever."
Ataria seemed to think of Legolas' words for a moment and then laughed.
"Sometimes you are so funny Dernen. Honestly the Prince of Mirkwood, how do you come up with these fantasies of yours."
"It is not a fantasy I am Legolas Thranduilan and this is Estel Elrondian ,your sons are gone Ataria. Can you not see this?"
As Legolas looked into her eyes he knew then and there she did not, for in her mind they were her sons and he knew they would not escape her.
"Come you may have breakfast if you wish. I have made your favorites lemon tarts."
"Lemon" Estel said his nose wrinkling, for he hated lemon anything. "I think I will pass" he said.
"You are sure then? But what can I say you take after your mother there. We do not gorge ourselves on sweets. How about you Dernen?"
Legolas shook his head no in reply.
"Very well then you may go into your room and play. I will be in with a snack later." and with this she led them back to the room.
"Can we not go outside and play?" Legolas asked hoping she would say yes so they could escape.
"No not today Lothen looks under the weather, you both should stay inside. Although it does puzzle me elflings do not get sick. Perhaps he needs more rest." and with that she pushed them lightly in the room, and locked the door before either could escape.
"Legolas I do not feel well at all" Estel said doubling over. He sat on the floor holding his stomach as the waves of nausea washed over him.
Legolas sat down beside Estel "It is because you have not eaten Estel. Well that and the fact that you miss your family as much as I miss mine. You are also beginning to look a little pale."
"Legolas I must see Ada. I dreamed of him last night and it was a nightmare. He didn't find us and I never saw him again." Estel sniffled "What do you mean I look pale?"
"Well one, we will see our families again I promise Estel ,and two just think even though you are pale you have the complexion of an elf." he said trying to lighten the boys heart.
"Come let us try to find a way out of this place" Legolas said going over to the window again.
It was boarded up but he was looking around the room to try to find something to pry it open with. He looked all around but nothing seemed right.
"Will this work" Estel said seeming to read the elf's mind as he handed him one of the toy metal soldiers.
"This may work Estel how did you think of it?"
"I once pryed my window open and got out when I pulled a prank on Elladan" as he spoke the words his face fell thinking of his family again.
"Do not worry mellon nin we will see them. I do not know when, but I swear to you on all that is good we will get away from here."
Estel seemed to smile just a little but he still worried. The fear of never seeing his father again or his brothers ate away at him. He sat watching as Legolas chipped away at the window with the little toy soldier trying to pry it open. They were so involed in what they were doing they did not hear Ataria walk in.
"What are you trying to do!? Why are you prying the window open Dernen. Are you trying to leave me again? I will not have it. You came back to me and I will not let you go again." she screamed roughly pulling Estel up from the floor and holding him. "You will not leave me, do you understand. I am your mother!" she screamed still as she shook the boy hard.
Estel screamed as his arm had been twisted and pulled from the socket as he tried to get free from her grasp. His head swam as she shook him back and forth screaming all the while calling him Lothen.
"Release him! You are hurting him!" Legolas yelled at Ataria
"You will not speak to me this way. I will show you who is boss around here" she said taking Legolas by his arm and slinging him into the closet. She then grabbed Estel by the collar and put him over her knee. She began to spank him as his father had never done for she had grabbed the wooden sword that stood nearby.
"I did not wish to do this Lothen, but your brother has given me no choice. I will show him his actions not only hurt me, but others as well" she said as she continued to bring the wooden sword down on Estel's backside.
He at first did not scream out but after the fourth time it hit him he cried out in pain. His arm was still twisted behind his back so he would not get away and now she was hitting him too. Lash after lash fell on the boy and he cried out with each one until he was hoarse from screaming. Finally Ataria stopped her swings and stood him up to face her.
"That hurt me as well as you Lothen but you two must learn to obey your amme. I do not wish to ever harm you in this way again. Do I make myself clear?"
Estel could only stare at Ataria as the tears fell from his eyes. He could not understand how a she elf could be so mean. He wanted Legolas and he wanted him now. He wrenched free from Ataria and ran to the closet door to open it. Ataria grabbed him before he got there. "NO I believe your brother needs to spend an hour or so thinking about what he has done."
"You are mean and I want my Ada!" Estel whimpered.
"Your father is gone. He is not coming back so stop this foolishness Lothen. I will be back later to draw you a bath."
Estel crumbled where he was onto the floor. He soon got back up as his backside burned from the spanking he had gotten. He stood next to the closet and put his ear to it "Legolas mellon nin" he said through the sniffles ,but he got no reply. He was worried now and he leaned in closer to the door. What he heard shocked him for he heard the muffled sobs of Legolas from inside.
"Legolas what is it, why do you cry?" Estel asked thorugh his own tears.
From inside the closet came the reply "I could not save you. I let her hurt you and I did not stop her and I promised I would keep you safe. I am sorry I failed you."
Estel put on his best brave face and moved closer to the door. "You have not failed me mellon nin. I know you could not stop her and we will get out." Estel did not believe this for one minute, but he had to try to make Legolas feel better. He tried sitting down, but the burning was too much for him so he laid on his stomach on the floor next to the closet and cradled his arm next to him.
Until next time!
*flees*
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes. All reviews welcome, all flames will be given to my kids to play with
Now to all the GREAT reviewers. You do make my day!
Riva van Dyk: Thanks and yes a wachk job indeed.
Elven Kitten: what can I say it seems you have lost your mind and thanks
Lalaithofthebruinen: SHe is soooooooo disturbed and poor Estel
Starry: Glad you are enjoying! and thank you for reviewing
Irish QT: Yes she seriously thinks this, and update for you!
Pippin's Lover: thank you glad you liked it
Someone Reading: People who are insane do not think rationally and sometimes you overlook what is right under your nose.
Vicki Turner: No more wait here you go!
Amthramiel: Ataria is one nut case this is for sure.
Catmint: YESSSSSSSSS hugs for Estel and thanks!
KissTheRainGirl12489: You better get your axe ready then
Ymmas Sirron: Do not die! I love your reviews! here you go *shoves update to you*
elly baggins: Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Estel Elven Encantress: Thanks for the advice and thanks for taking time to review!
Firniswin: LMAO! update for you!
Orlandolover32: Yeah it was nice of Thranduil but he understands Elrond would not purposely do anything to harm Legolas.
Wife of Elladan: Awww thanks that brought a smile here you go!
Estelle1: There is never enough! mwhahahahaha
Kaorethein: Her sons were killed by orcs and yes she is insane!!!!
WOW! thank you to all of you who are reviewing! It makes my day to read your reviews. and now without further ado here is the next chapter!
chapter 7
The bright morning sun brought chaos in the elven realm. Everywhere elves were running around gathering supplies for the search. Elrond was still sitting in his room. He was usually the first one down, but he felt the need to compose himself before he went downstairs. Something was gnawing at him. He felt as if this search would be futile, but he prayed his thoughts were untrue. With a heavy sigh he got up and put the ribbon back in his pocket. It had been there since Estel had given it to him, and he only took it out at night to lay it next to his bed. He had promised the child that he would love him, keep him safe, and now he had failed. "Valar willing you will be home today my son" he thought as he walked down the stairs.
"Milord all are ready to begin at your lead." one of the many elves said.
"Very good let us tarry here no longer then. I wish to have my son home again."
Over thirty elves rode out with Elrond and the twins in the lead, swiftly followed by Glorfindel. Erestor once again stayed behind just in case they returned home while the others were gone. He walked back into the house and went to the kitchen. Not knowing what else to do he went about making some pies. A little known fact that when he was worried he often came to the kitchen in the middle of the night and cooked. It eased his mind, and everyone enjoyed the tasty pastries thought to have been made by the cook. As he rolled the dough out his mind drifted to Ataria. She must have felt just this way when her husband and sons had not returned that day; only to find them dead days later. At the thought of death he shuddered. He would be optimistic until they found proof that Estel and Legolas were no longer alive. He knew if anyone could find them Lord Elrond could.
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Estel awoke laying next to Legolas. He almost smiled at thinking it was time for breakfast, and then he realized where he was. He was about to waken the elf when the door popped open and the light of the morning flooded the cellar.
"Good morning little ones. I trust the cellar has given you some time to think about your actions. I am sure you are back to the sweet little elflings I have always loved."
Legolas looked at Estel and Estel knew to follow his lead. "We are not your elflings. We are princes of our realms and when my father and Lord Elrond find out what you have done; you will be locked in the dungeons of Mirkwood forever."
Ataria seemed to think of Legolas' words for a moment and then laughed.
"Sometimes you are so funny Dernen. Honestly the Prince of Mirkwood, how do you come up with these fantasies of yours."
"It is not a fantasy I am Legolas Thranduilan and this is Estel Elrondian ,your sons are gone Ataria. Can you not see this?"
As Legolas looked into her eyes he knew then and there she did not, for in her mind they were her sons and he knew they would not escape her.
"Come you may have breakfast if you wish. I have made your favorites lemon tarts."
"Lemon" Estel said his nose wrinkling, for he hated lemon anything. "I think I will pass" he said.
"You are sure then? But what can I say you take after your mother there. We do not gorge ourselves on sweets. How about you Dernen?"
Legolas shook his head no in reply.
"Very well then you may go into your room and play. I will be in with a snack later." and with this she led them back to the room.
"Can we not go outside and play?" Legolas asked hoping she would say yes so they could escape.
"No not today Lothen looks under the weather, you both should stay inside. Although it does puzzle me elflings do not get sick. Perhaps he needs more rest." and with that she pushed them lightly in the room, and locked the door before either could escape.
"Legolas I do not feel well at all" Estel said doubling over. He sat on the floor holding his stomach as the waves of nausea washed over him.
Legolas sat down beside Estel "It is because you have not eaten Estel. Well that and the fact that you miss your family as much as I miss mine. You are also beginning to look a little pale."
"Legolas I must see Ada. I dreamed of him last night and it was a nightmare. He didn't find us and I never saw him again." Estel sniffled "What do you mean I look pale?"
"Well one, we will see our families again I promise Estel ,and two just think even though you are pale you have the complexion of an elf." he said trying to lighten the boys heart.
"Come let us try to find a way out of this place" Legolas said going over to the window again.
It was boarded up but he was looking around the room to try to find something to pry it open with. He looked all around but nothing seemed right.
"Will this work" Estel said seeming to read the elf's mind as he handed him one of the toy metal soldiers.
"This may work Estel how did you think of it?"
"I once pryed my window open and got out when I pulled a prank on Elladan" as he spoke the words his face fell thinking of his family again.
"Do not worry mellon nin we will see them. I do not know when, but I swear to you on all that is good we will get away from here."
Estel seemed to smile just a little but he still worried. The fear of never seeing his father again or his brothers ate away at him. He sat watching as Legolas chipped away at the window with the little toy soldier trying to pry it open. They were so involed in what they were doing they did not hear Ataria walk in.
"What are you trying to do!? Why are you prying the window open Dernen. Are you trying to leave me again? I will not have it. You came back to me and I will not let you go again." she screamed roughly pulling Estel up from the floor and holding him. "You will not leave me, do you understand. I am your mother!" she screamed still as she shook the boy hard.
Estel screamed as his arm had been twisted and pulled from the socket as he tried to get free from her grasp. His head swam as she shook him back and forth screaming all the while calling him Lothen.
"Release him! You are hurting him!" Legolas yelled at Ataria
"You will not speak to me this way. I will show you who is boss around here" she said taking Legolas by his arm and slinging him into the closet. She then grabbed Estel by the collar and put him over her knee. She began to spank him as his father had never done for she had grabbed the wooden sword that stood nearby.
"I did not wish to do this Lothen, but your brother has given me no choice. I will show him his actions not only hurt me, but others as well" she said as she continued to bring the wooden sword down on Estel's backside.
He at first did not scream out but after the fourth time it hit him he cried out in pain. His arm was still twisted behind his back so he would not get away and now she was hitting him too. Lash after lash fell on the boy and he cried out with each one until he was hoarse from screaming. Finally Ataria stopped her swings and stood him up to face her.
"That hurt me as well as you Lothen but you two must learn to obey your amme. I do not wish to ever harm you in this way again. Do I make myself clear?"
Estel could only stare at Ataria as the tears fell from his eyes. He could not understand how a she elf could be so mean. He wanted Legolas and he wanted him now. He wrenched free from Ataria and ran to the closet door to open it. Ataria grabbed him before he got there. "NO I believe your brother needs to spend an hour or so thinking about what he has done."
"You are mean and I want my Ada!" Estel whimpered.
"Your father is gone. He is not coming back so stop this foolishness Lothen. I will be back later to draw you a bath."
Estel crumbled where he was onto the floor. He soon got back up as his backside burned from the spanking he had gotten. He stood next to the closet and put his ear to it "Legolas mellon nin" he said through the sniffles ,but he got no reply. He was worried now and he leaned in closer to the door. What he heard shocked him for he heard the muffled sobs of Legolas from inside.
"Legolas what is it, why do you cry?" Estel asked thorugh his own tears.
From inside the closet came the reply "I could not save you. I let her hurt you and I did not stop her and I promised I would keep you safe. I am sorry I failed you."
Estel put on his best brave face and moved closer to the door. "You have not failed me mellon nin. I know you could not stop her and we will get out." Estel did not believe this for one minute, but he had to try to make Legolas feel better. He tried sitting down, but the burning was too much for him so he laid on his stomach on the floor next to the closet and cradled his arm next to him.
Until next time!
*flees*