Title: Toy Soldiers
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes, all reviews are welcome
Now to the reviewers, seriously HUGS to you all!
mistpurr: Awwww do not cry, but you may again now and later, here is an update
Lalaithofthebruinen: Perhaps they will,ummm flees
Estelle1: Wanda you have cracked up, and gimme
Orlandolover32: Yes a month and yes I am mean and evil *cackle* ahem anyway update for you!
Riva van Dyk: They are only children, and madness gives someone great strength. and here is the next chapter for you!
Beling: THANKS again! And poor Elrond and the twins are so full of grief will they find them????
Estel Elven Enchantress: YESSS all sad, poor them, flees before you read this one
Elven Kitten: Thanks update for you!
Someone Reading:Yes poor Elrond and Thranduil overcome with grief at not finding them, poor Estel and Legolas trying so hard yet failing. ahem update for you! and you will be sadder in chapters to come
Juda: Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying it
jacquelinestel: WOO HOO! thanks for the compliment! and here you go! the madness continues
Hobbitsrfun: DANI Ummmm I doubt that but you never know
Ymmas Sirron: Umm read on and you will know, if they did and yesss SAD!
Catmint: Sorry tired last post, thanks
Lirenel: Sorry I had to leave it there, and ELrond is so full of grief.
Firniswin: LMAO! yes! mommy elf insane! mwhahahahaha
Vicki Turner:Thanks and mabe they will maybe
LinZE: Ummmmm home dunno about that perhaps
Hiei-Rulez: Get your shovel ready trust me, the poor kids
Now I wish to say a BIG BIG thanks! to all of you reviewers! You are all awesome! and I guess you wish the next chapter too huh?
Okay here it is! WHEEEEE *hides*
Chapter 10
As Elrond sat in Estel's room he could have sworn he had heard Estel's voice call to him. He sounded afraid and as if someone was hurting him. He listened again and thought maybe Estel was near by, but when a few minutes later the sound stopped he was sure he only imagined it. He wanted his son home so bad he was now hearing his voice in the night
Elrond rubbed the tunic between his fingers, it was the last thing that had been with Estel. It had been more than a month now and they had not found them, and he was thinking now they would not, What could Thranduil possibly be thinking all alone in Mirkwood. How could he have let this happen. He had promised to keep him safe, he had promised to keep him safe and he had failed. Choking back the sobs he pulled himself from the bed. He could not ever forgive himself for this. He would go the rest of his life forever missing the adain child. He slowly walked back to his room, not that sleep would ever come as he slept rarely these days.
Months went by without any word of the whereabouts of either Estel or Legolas. The twins at first had went out every week to look for them, but now they hardly ever went out; and when they did they came home sullen and locked themselves in their rooms for days. Even Glorfindel had been seen many times brushing down Estel's pony as if he were going off for a ride today..All the inhabitants of Imladris mourned the loss of the two. Thranduil had been back and looked again for his son with a group of his finest warriors, but they too came up empty handed. He had gone back to Mirkwood promising to return again.
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Estel and Legolas had gone about each day not really caring about anything but a means of escape. They dreamed of it each night and thought of it each day. Neither had seen the sunlight in nine months and the effect on Estel was staggering. His complexion now fully matched that of the fairest elf; all color was gone. Legolas had become withdrawn as he needed the fresh air and nature to make him complete. They ate very little and spoke even less. They huddled together at night to keep warm for Ataria still thought of them both as elves and Estel was not. He seemed to have developed a cough, but when asked about it he shrugged it off. He had grown very quiet and the only time he really talked was when he and Legolas were sure Ataria was asleep.
"Legolas I do not remember what Imladris looks like." the child whimpered.
"Do not be silly. You know all the good spots to hide Estel. Remember the closet off the second floor, next to your father's potion room. We were grounded for a week for that one."
The slightest of smiles came across the young human's face, but was all too quickly gone. He longed for home, but it seemed but a dream. His chest heaved and he coughed again.
"That cough of yours is getting worse. Maybe we should tell Ataria about it."
"Why bother she thinks I am Lothen, and he is an elf. I will be fine Legolas. I just need some sleep." and with that he curled up in a ball trying to stave off the chill which had set in.
Legolas looked sadly at Estel. He knew he was right Ataria was not about to think he was sick. He curled up next to Estel and threw his arm around the child. When his hand fell on Estel's it felt like ice. With a sorrowful look he tucked the hand under the blanket and hoped Estel was warm enough.
The next morning way to early Ataria came into the room. She wore a smile on her face and she had a gift in her hand. Today is a day of celebration boys. This was the day you were born Lothen. Come open your gift."
Estel stood where he was a look of shock on his face. "But my birthday is not for three more months."
"I think as your mother I would know when you were born Lothen, now come here and open your gift."
Estel stood there too stunned to move, but Legolas stirred him forward hoping if he opened it that Ataria would leave. He slipped the ribbon off and opened the box to discover a book inside. In the book were pictures and drawings of Ataria and Lothen and Dernen. He looked at the pictures but could not speak. He didn't want this family, he wanted his own.
"Do you like it my son?" she asked
Estel didn't answer, afraid he would cry. He was hiccuping even now trying to fight off the flow of tears. The hiccups soon turned into deafening hacking coughs, that almost stole his breath away.
"Lothen what seems to be the problem. Did you get choked?"
"He is sick, he needs some medicine." Legolas said being nicer than he felt.
"Do not be silly Dernen,he is an elfling and elflings do not get sick. He perhaps just got choked on something." She did not notice Estel gasping for air as she was lost in conversation with Legolas.
Legolas did notice and ran to his side "Estel! Estel are you alright!? Speak to me" but all Estel could do was wheeze.
"He will not speak to you Dernen. He will not answer to that name for it is not his"
"Are you insane. We have pretended long enough now. You should get Lord Elrond and swiftly at that. He will know what to do."
"I will not be bothering Lord Elrond with some prank you and your brother have cooked up. If you wish to continue this charade today then go ahead but it will be here alone. I will not stand here and listen to anymore of it." she turned and walked away and was about to slam the door. "How could you Lothen, today of all days" She looked sad for a few seconds then closed the door.
Legolas quickly shrugged off the she elf and helped Estel to sit up. "Mellon nin can I do anything to help you? Do you need anything?"
Estel pointed at the pitcher of water beside the bed between coughs and Legolas got the hint. He swiftly went and retrieved a glass of the water and brought it back. Estel drank some of it slowly in between the gasps.
"Are you better now?"
"Aye thank you Legolas. I will be fine now. My throat was just dry is all."
"I think you are far from fine my friend and I think over time if that cough is not taken care of you will become worse."
"Do not worry yourself, I have had far worse than a simple cold."
"Yes but your father was there to tend to you then." Legolas at once regretted mentioning Elrond for Estel's eyes became filled with tears.
"I am sorry I should have thought before I spoke."
"It is alright, but do you not miss your Ada as well?"
"I do miss him but for an elf the time is alot different I have been in Imaldris for a year at a time before. For some reason though you are right. I seemed to have adopted your sense of time, and it seems like a century since I have seen my father. What if he has sailed Estel thinking I am gone forever? What if he no longer could take being alone and I have no home to go back to?" Legolas was beginning to feel the fear he had seen in Estel's eyes moments earlier.
Estel pulled his friend to him and looked into his eyes. "Tell me the truth Legolas will we ever escape from here? I am not too little to know."
Legolas looked as if thinking "Yes mellon nin we shall even if I have to work day and night to think how." He got up then and looked around the room. The window was not an option as they had been caught last time. He looked everywhere around the room and in a huff sat down hard on the floor. As he sat he heard a new sound and he motioned Estel to come closer. He began to tap on the boards of the floor and noticed one sounded different than the others. He began to try to pry it from the floor and he almost flew backwards, when the board came up quite easily in his hands. What he saw made him laugh and yet repulsed him too. There laying next to the ground beneath was what looked like some leftover food.
"It seems Lothen and Dernen had your appetite Estel." he said pointing to the contents.
Estel peered closer at them and wrinkled his nose at the smell, but then a thought came to him. "Legolas is this the ground underneath the house?"
Legolas' eyes sparkled as he finally got what Estel was saying. "This leads to underneath the house and if we could we can dig out of here"
Estel smiled as his friend made the connection. He smiled for the first time since they had been captured thinking now of maybe seeing his father again. "We will have to find something to dig with, something Ataria will not notice is gone."
Legolas with the help of Estel searched the room and finally decided one of the little tin soldiers would have to do. "We will begin tonight Estel after she goes to sleep." Estel nodded and went to go sit on the bed and wait. He wanted to be able to help and his head felt fuzzy right now.
"Estel perhaps you should not help, you do not look well."
"Nay I am alright just tired"
Legolas did not believe that for one minute. He knew the boy was trying to cover up how he truly felt. He also knew if Estel did not get out of here soon, he would die as the cough was worsening with each day and he had no desire for food anymore.
Well I am not evil right? *sneaks away before you answer that*
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes, all reviews are welcome
Now to the reviewers, seriously HUGS to you all!
mistpurr: Awwww do not cry, but you may again now and later, here is an update
Lalaithofthebruinen: Perhaps they will,ummm flees
Estelle1: Wanda you have cracked up, and gimme
Orlandolover32: Yes a month and yes I am mean and evil *cackle* ahem anyway update for you!
Riva van Dyk: They are only children, and madness gives someone great strength. and here is the next chapter for you!
Beling: THANKS again! And poor Elrond and the twins are so full of grief will they find them????
Estel Elven Enchantress: YESSS all sad, poor them, flees before you read this one
Elven Kitten: Thanks update for you!
Someone Reading:Yes poor Elrond and Thranduil overcome with grief at not finding them, poor Estel and Legolas trying so hard yet failing. ahem update for you! and you will be sadder in chapters to come
Juda: Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying it
jacquelinestel: WOO HOO! thanks for the compliment! and here you go! the madness continues
Hobbitsrfun: DANI Ummmm I doubt that but you never know
Ymmas Sirron: Umm read on and you will know, if they did and yesss SAD!
Catmint: Sorry tired last post, thanks
Lirenel: Sorry I had to leave it there, and ELrond is so full of grief.
Firniswin: LMAO! yes! mommy elf insane! mwhahahahaha
Vicki Turner:Thanks and mabe they will maybe
LinZE: Ummmmm home dunno about that perhaps
Hiei-Rulez: Get your shovel ready trust me, the poor kids
Now I wish to say a BIG BIG thanks! to all of you reviewers! You are all awesome! and I guess you wish the next chapter too huh?
Okay here it is! WHEEEEE *hides*
Chapter 10
As Elrond sat in Estel's room he could have sworn he had heard Estel's voice call to him. He sounded afraid and as if someone was hurting him. He listened again and thought maybe Estel was near by, but when a few minutes later the sound stopped he was sure he only imagined it. He wanted his son home so bad he was now hearing his voice in the night
Elrond rubbed the tunic between his fingers, it was the last thing that had been with Estel. It had been more than a month now and they had not found them, and he was thinking now they would not, What could Thranduil possibly be thinking all alone in Mirkwood. How could he have let this happen. He had promised to keep him safe, he had promised to keep him safe and he had failed. Choking back the sobs he pulled himself from the bed. He could not ever forgive himself for this. He would go the rest of his life forever missing the adain child. He slowly walked back to his room, not that sleep would ever come as he slept rarely these days.
Months went by without any word of the whereabouts of either Estel or Legolas. The twins at first had went out every week to look for them, but now they hardly ever went out; and when they did they came home sullen and locked themselves in their rooms for days. Even Glorfindel had been seen many times brushing down Estel's pony as if he were going off for a ride today..All the inhabitants of Imladris mourned the loss of the two. Thranduil had been back and looked again for his son with a group of his finest warriors, but they too came up empty handed. He had gone back to Mirkwood promising to return again.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Estel and Legolas had gone about each day not really caring about anything but a means of escape. They dreamed of it each night and thought of it each day. Neither had seen the sunlight in nine months and the effect on Estel was staggering. His complexion now fully matched that of the fairest elf; all color was gone. Legolas had become withdrawn as he needed the fresh air and nature to make him complete. They ate very little and spoke even less. They huddled together at night to keep warm for Ataria still thought of them both as elves and Estel was not. He seemed to have developed a cough, but when asked about it he shrugged it off. He had grown very quiet and the only time he really talked was when he and Legolas were sure Ataria was asleep.
"Legolas I do not remember what Imladris looks like." the child whimpered.
"Do not be silly. You know all the good spots to hide Estel. Remember the closet off the second floor, next to your father's potion room. We were grounded for a week for that one."
The slightest of smiles came across the young human's face, but was all too quickly gone. He longed for home, but it seemed but a dream. His chest heaved and he coughed again.
"That cough of yours is getting worse. Maybe we should tell Ataria about it."
"Why bother she thinks I am Lothen, and he is an elf. I will be fine Legolas. I just need some sleep." and with that he curled up in a ball trying to stave off the chill which had set in.
Legolas looked sadly at Estel. He knew he was right Ataria was not about to think he was sick. He curled up next to Estel and threw his arm around the child. When his hand fell on Estel's it felt like ice. With a sorrowful look he tucked the hand under the blanket and hoped Estel was warm enough.
The next morning way to early Ataria came into the room. She wore a smile on her face and she had a gift in her hand. Today is a day of celebration boys. This was the day you were born Lothen. Come open your gift."
Estel stood where he was a look of shock on his face. "But my birthday is not for three more months."
"I think as your mother I would know when you were born Lothen, now come here and open your gift."
Estel stood there too stunned to move, but Legolas stirred him forward hoping if he opened it that Ataria would leave. He slipped the ribbon off and opened the box to discover a book inside. In the book were pictures and drawings of Ataria and Lothen and Dernen. He looked at the pictures but could not speak. He didn't want this family, he wanted his own.
"Do you like it my son?" she asked
Estel didn't answer, afraid he would cry. He was hiccuping even now trying to fight off the flow of tears. The hiccups soon turned into deafening hacking coughs, that almost stole his breath away.
"Lothen what seems to be the problem. Did you get choked?"
"He is sick, he needs some medicine." Legolas said being nicer than he felt.
"Do not be silly Dernen,he is an elfling and elflings do not get sick. He perhaps just got choked on something." She did not notice Estel gasping for air as she was lost in conversation with Legolas.
Legolas did notice and ran to his side "Estel! Estel are you alright!? Speak to me" but all Estel could do was wheeze.
"He will not speak to you Dernen. He will not answer to that name for it is not his"
"Are you insane. We have pretended long enough now. You should get Lord Elrond and swiftly at that. He will know what to do."
"I will not be bothering Lord Elrond with some prank you and your brother have cooked up. If you wish to continue this charade today then go ahead but it will be here alone. I will not stand here and listen to anymore of it." she turned and walked away and was about to slam the door. "How could you Lothen, today of all days" She looked sad for a few seconds then closed the door.
Legolas quickly shrugged off the she elf and helped Estel to sit up. "Mellon nin can I do anything to help you? Do you need anything?"
Estel pointed at the pitcher of water beside the bed between coughs and Legolas got the hint. He swiftly went and retrieved a glass of the water and brought it back. Estel drank some of it slowly in between the gasps.
"Are you better now?"
"Aye thank you Legolas. I will be fine now. My throat was just dry is all."
"I think you are far from fine my friend and I think over time if that cough is not taken care of you will become worse."
"Do not worry yourself, I have had far worse than a simple cold."
"Yes but your father was there to tend to you then." Legolas at once regretted mentioning Elrond for Estel's eyes became filled with tears.
"I am sorry I should have thought before I spoke."
"It is alright, but do you not miss your Ada as well?"
"I do miss him but for an elf the time is alot different I have been in Imaldris for a year at a time before. For some reason though you are right. I seemed to have adopted your sense of time, and it seems like a century since I have seen my father. What if he has sailed Estel thinking I am gone forever? What if he no longer could take being alone and I have no home to go back to?" Legolas was beginning to feel the fear he had seen in Estel's eyes moments earlier.
Estel pulled his friend to him and looked into his eyes. "Tell me the truth Legolas will we ever escape from here? I am not too little to know."
Legolas looked as if thinking "Yes mellon nin we shall even if I have to work day and night to think how." He got up then and looked around the room. The window was not an option as they had been caught last time. He looked everywhere around the room and in a huff sat down hard on the floor. As he sat he heard a new sound and he motioned Estel to come closer. He began to tap on the boards of the floor and noticed one sounded different than the others. He began to try to pry it from the floor and he almost flew backwards, when the board came up quite easily in his hands. What he saw made him laugh and yet repulsed him too. There laying next to the ground beneath was what looked like some leftover food.
"It seems Lothen and Dernen had your appetite Estel." he said pointing to the contents.
Estel peered closer at them and wrinkled his nose at the smell, but then a thought came to him. "Legolas is this the ground underneath the house?"
Legolas' eyes sparkled as he finally got what Estel was saying. "This leads to underneath the house and if we could we can dig out of here"
Estel smiled as his friend made the connection. He smiled for the first time since they had been captured thinking now of maybe seeing his father again. "We will have to find something to dig with, something Ataria will not notice is gone."
Legolas with the help of Estel searched the room and finally decided one of the little tin soldiers would have to do. "We will begin tonight Estel after she goes to sleep." Estel nodded and went to go sit on the bed and wait. He wanted to be able to help and his head felt fuzzy right now.
"Estel perhaps you should not help, you do not look well."
"Nay I am alright just tired"
Legolas did not believe that for one minute. He knew the boy was trying to cover up how he truly felt. He also knew if Estel did not get out of here soon, he would die as the cough was worsening with each day and he had no desire for food anymore.
Well I am not evil right? *sneaks away before you answer that*