Title: Toy Soldiers
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: umm I still do not own them.
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes, all reviews welcome heck as well as flames they amuse me.
Now to the REVIEWERS!! WOO HOO! you guys/girls are the best!
Heidi021: I have seen that very episode! and thanks for your great review!
A Sly Fan: I say to you ..........???????? hope you care to explain further.
Kaorethein: WOO HOO! I get to live till then! and yes I am evil!
Hiei-Rulez: Yes she does need a good shovel to the head BUT she must be there to be evil.
Pippin's Lover: But but but Hmmmm thinks on it
Lalaithofthebruinen: EVIL! UPDATE! Wheeeeeeee
Narya Silver Fox: They doi not want the she elf to touch them. SHe is ugh tainted, evil etc. and yes they are stubborn.
mistopurr: Yes you could cut the tension with a knife, but I love it! and thanks alot !
Estel Elven Enchantress: yeah 9 months and nada, but they have searched everywhere but right under their noses.
Estelle1: Glasses no medication and some serious help yes LOL!
Elven Kitten: LMAO! flees before you read this one!
Riva van Dyk: coughyeahrightcough but glad to see you so optimistic.
Catmint: Umm it looks bleak for Estel and the elf, Possiblity ahem yeah
Star-Stallion: WOW! I am happy that you did and are still reading! thanks!
Orlandolover32: Ummm is EVIL again I am afraid but thanks! g
Ymmas Sirron: Gives you some ice cream and an update and then runs again faster!
Vicki Turner: snort yeah escape.................
Beling: They do tend to steal your heart away, the pain from Elrond steals my emotions ahem update for you
WOO HOO! Thanks to you all and THE ANGST AND PAIN gotta love it! cough ahem anyway on with the fic!
chapter 11
Mithrandir galloped into the elven realm. Upon reaching the gate he had an omnivous feeling overtake him and wondered what was amiss here. He had been in the Shire for far too long, so long he had in fact missed the last celebration that was in Imladris. He was sure that Elrond had been disappointed when he had no fireworks for it. He had made up his mind to make up for it with bringing a big supply of them this time to set off for everyone. Estel always enjoyed them as if seeing them for the first time. He began to whistle as he entered the gates shaking off the strange feeling he had before.
As he rode up he noticed no one came down to greet him and found this odd as Elrond was always the gracious host. He dismounted his horse and walked her to the stable. When he came across the stable hand he asked of Lord Elrond's whereabouts.
"Perhaps you should see for yourself" was all the stable hand would say as he took the horse from him.
Gandalf walked across the yard and into the house. The first thing he noticed was the eerie silence of the house. No threats being yelled, no elves chasing an adan around the house. He quickly made his way to Elrond's study and knocked. When he recieved no answer he slowly opened the door. He gasped outloud at the sight before him. The study looked untouched as if no one had been there in a long time. Cobwebs clung to the books and papers laid in disarray everywhere. He walked to the desk and saw the message he had sent Elrond months ago telling of his arrival unopened. The Istari felt fear rising in his heart. What could have made Elrond this inattentive, he could think of nothing short of death. Death.... the word lingered there in the air like an omen. He immediately rushed off in search of Elrond.
He ran which was very unlike the old istari, but this called for it. He slung open the door to Elrond's room and found the bed had not been slept in. This only hastened his fear until it threatened to almost consume the normally serene wizard. Elrond was not one to leave his duties or his house in this state. He ran to and fro searching the rooms and flinging open doors. He opened the door to Elladan's room and saw the elf asleep in the middle of the day. This was cause for more concern as he found Elrohir in the same state. He had tried to waken them to no avail. "What could cause such chaos in the elven realm?" he thought to himself.
His last resort came as he approached Estel's room. No sound of laughter came from within, no giggles of childhood. He cautiously opened it and was surprised to see Lord Elrond sitting in a chair by the fire. He walked up to him and when he saw his face he gasped. This was not the elf lord who had overcame all obstacles and risen to every occasion. Elrond looked old, like time had caught up to him. He was staring into the fire and didn't even look up when Gandalf came to stand in front of him. Gandalf peered down and saw the elf lord running his fingers over a blue ribbon. Almost all the lettering was gone but he could still make out the words You're the Best.
"Elrond,.. Lord Elrond!" he yelled as he shook the man who paid him no heed. Speak to me!"
Elrond snapped from the trance he was in, but the look on his face was so sad. He didn't seem to have noticed anything.
"My friend what is wrong, why are the twins sleeping during the day? What is troubling you?"
"I gave them something to help them sleep. They had not slept in days and they were beginning to be tired."
"But why would they be getting no sleep. What has brought this madness about, and where is Estel?"
At the mere mention of his son's name Elrond's stoic face let go of the flood of tears that had been bottled up for such a long time. "He is gone Mithrandir, my little Estel is gone and... and Legolas too", he said before the next wave of sobs hit him.
"How long, and where? What do you mean mellon nin? Does Thranduil know?"
Elrond looked up at Gandalf finally. The look on his face was one Gandalf had not seen since his wife had chosen to sail. "Thranduil... the look on his face. He has now lost all of his family. He will be back, but I fear he will sail after that. And Estel, my little hope. He is gone and I have not seen him for over nine months. He is probably dead." and with this the elf lord fell from the chair onto the floor sobbing.
Gandalf picked his friend up and tried to comfort him. "Why, you have two other sons who also need you Elrond. Will you not comfort them?"
"They are beyond comfort. They blame themsleves and have not slept since that day for more than a few hours. I have had to drug them once a week with a dreamless sleep for them to not waken in screaming fits of what may have happened. Can you not see, they lost their mother and now thier friend and brother. This is too much for anyone to bear."
"Elrond what are you saying? You can not give up, Middle Earth needs your guidance. Have you seen any proof they are dead?"
"No, but we have not found them and it has been nine months, where do you think they could be for that long?" he said his voice sounding hurt. "Do not think I have not looked far and wide. I have searched everywhere of them and there simply is no trace of them; it is like they vanished."
Gandalf did not know what else to say so he simply sat with his friend offering his presense as comfort. It was seldom the Ishtari was speechless, but he had no words to offer. For hours they just sat in the room until the sun had fallen beyond the horizon and the night crept upon them. "Will you not come down and join me for a bite to eat?"
Elrond just shook his head. "I can not eat thinking about my son somewhere without me." He turned away from Gandalf and once again stared into the fire.
That night Legolas waited for a long time until he was quite sure Ataria was fast asleep. He then slipped from the bed and grabbed the little metal soldier. He turned to wake Estel, but he saw the boy looking so cold and huddled under the covers. He had not the heart to do it and left the child to the little sleep he would get. Legolas slowly lifted the board and began to dig. He saw he was going to have to lift away more boards, but that would come later. He slowly began the tedious task of digging away at the dirt with the toy and scooping it out with his hands. "Where am I to put the dirt he thought and in his haste he shoved it in the closet, and sweep up the floor the best he could. He was growing tired as it was late in the night and he had only made a hole about a foot deep. This was going to take a long time he knew, but it was the only way. He replaced the board and went to wash his hands and laid down on the bed. Exhaustion swept over his already tired body. The lack of food they had been eating was taking it's toll on him as well. His eyes glazed over and he fell alseep and dreamed of the look on his father's face
The next morning............
Ataria walked in and saw that the two were sleeping. Legolas woke as he saw her enter, but pretended to still be asleep. He saw Ataria and watched her every move. The she elf came into the room and took out the tray and then she would venture outside. Legolas crept as quietly as he could using all his elven abilities and poked his head out the front door. He saw Ataria right on the edge of the house gathering more firewood so he knew he could not make a run for it, even though her back was turned to him. He ran back inside and laid down on the bed .
"Legolas what?" Estel said groggily.
"Ssshhh Estel I will explain in a few minutes." The child nodded his head in understanding and closed his eyes when he caught sight of Ataria coming back in.
She looked down and thought they both still slept. She leaned over and placed a kiss on each head and left the room. At once Estel wiped the kiss away and turned to Legolas. "Where did you go?"
Legolas didn't answer at once, but instead seemed as if he were thinking. "I got it!" he almost yelled.
"What do you have mellon nin?"
"I have a way to sneak the dirt out. When she goes to collect the firewood I will sneak to the door and throw out the dirt quickly."
Estel hung his head in shame. "I am sorry I slept through the night and did not help you."
Legolas looked at the boy. He was once so healthy and full of nothing but smiles, and now he was so thin and his face never held a smile. It was gaunt and pale. Legolas knew the boy would not survive much longer here no matter how hard he tried to hide how he really felt. "It is alright Estel you needed your rest, is your cough any better?"
"Yes I feel fine mellon nin"
Legolas knew better than to believe this. He could see the circles under his eyes, the weight he had lost, and he could hear the rattling in his chest as he breathed. He sighed and prayed this would work before Estel became much worse.
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: umm I still do not own them.
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes, all reviews welcome heck as well as flames they amuse me.
Now to the REVIEWERS!! WOO HOO! you guys/girls are the best!
Heidi021: I have seen that very episode! and thanks for your great review!
A Sly Fan: I say to you ..........???????? hope you care to explain further.
Kaorethein: WOO HOO! I get to live till then! and yes I am evil!
Hiei-Rulez: Yes she does need a good shovel to the head BUT she must be there to be evil.
Pippin's Lover: But but but Hmmmm thinks on it
Lalaithofthebruinen: EVIL! UPDATE! Wheeeeeeee
Narya Silver Fox: They doi not want the she elf to touch them. SHe is ugh tainted, evil etc. and yes they are stubborn.
mistopurr: Yes you could cut the tension with a knife, but I love it! and thanks alot !
Estel Elven Enchantress: yeah 9 months and nada, but they have searched everywhere but right under their noses.
Estelle1: Glasses no medication and some serious help yes LOL!
Elven Kitten: LMAO! flees before you read this one!
Riva van Dyk: coughyeahrightcough but glad to see you so optimistic.
Catmint: Umm it looks bleak for Estel and the elf, Possiblity ahem yeah
Star-Stallion: WOW! I am happy that you did and are still reading! thanks!
Orlandolover32: Ummm is EVIL again I am afraid but thanks! g
Ymmas Sirron: Gives you some ice cream and an update and then runs again faster!
Vicki Turner: snort yeah escape.................
Beling: They do tend to steal your heart away, the pain from Elrond steals my emotions ahem update for you
WOO HOO! Thanks to you all and THE ANGST AND PAIN gotta love it! cough ahem anyway on with the fic!
chapter 11
Mithrandir galloped into the elven realm. Upon reaching the gate he had an omnivous feeling overtake him and wondered what was amiss here. He had been in the Shire for far too long, so long he had in fact missed the last celebration that was in Imladris. He was sure that Elrond had been disappointed when he had no fireworks for it. He had made up his mind to make up for it with bringing a big supply of them this time to set off for everyone. Estel always enjoyed them as if seeing them for the first time. He began to whistle as he entered the gates shaking off the strange feeling he had before.
As he rode up he noticed no one came down to greet him and found this odd as Elrond was always the gracious host. He dismounted his horse and walked her to the stable. When he came across the stable hand he asked of Lord Elrond's whereabouts.
"Perhaps you should see for yourself" was all the stable hand would say as he took the horse from him.
Gandalf walked across the yard and into the house. The first thing he noticed was the eerie silence of the house. No threats being yelled, no elves chasing an adan around the house. He quickly made his way to Elrond's study and knocked. When he recieved no answer he slowly opened the door. He gasped outloud at the sight before him. The study looked untouched as if no one had been there in a long time. Cobwebs clung to the books and papers laid in disarray everywhere. He walked to the desk and saw the message he had sent Elrond months ago telling of his arrival unopened. The Istari felt fear rising in his heart. What could have made Elrond this inattentive, he could think of nothing short of death. Death.... the word lingered there in the air like an omen. He immediately rushed off in search of Elrond.
He ran which was very unlike the old istari, but this called for it. He slung open the door to Elrond's room and found the bed had not been slept in. This only hastened his fear until it threatened to almost consume the normally serene wizard. Elrond was not one to leave his duties or his house in this state. He ran to and fro searching the rooms and flinging open doors. He opened the door to Elladan's room and saw the elf asleep in the middle of the day. This was cause for more concern as he found Elrohir in the same state. He had tried to waken them to no avail. "What could cause such chaos in the elven realm?" he thought to himself.
His last resort came as he approached Estel's room. No sound of laughter came from within, no giggles of childhood. He cautiously opened it and was surprised to see Lord Elrond sitting in a chair by the fire. He walked up to him and when he saw his face he gasped. This was not the elf lord who had overcame all obstacles and risen to every occasion. Elrond looked old, like time had caught up to him. He was staring into the fire and didn't even look up when Gandalf came to stand in front of him. Gandalf peered down and saw the elf lord running his fingers over a blue ribbon. Almost all the lettering was gone but he could still make out the words You're the Best.
"Elrond,.. Lord Elrond!" he yelled as he shook the man who paid him no heed. Speak to me!"
Elrond snapped from the trance he was in, but the look on his face was so sad. He didn't seem to have noticed anything.
"My friend what is wrong, why are the twins sleeping during the day? What is troubling you?"
"I gave them something to help them sleep. They had not slept in days and they were beginning to be tired."
"But why would they be getting no sleep. What has brought this madness about, and where is Estel?"
At the mere mention of his son's name Elrond's stoic face let go of the flood of tears that had been bottled up for such a long time. "He is gone Mithrandir, my little Estel is gone and... and Legolas too", he said before the next wave of sobs hit him.
"How long, and where? What do you mean mellon nin? Does Thranduil know?"
Elrond looked up at Gandalf finally. The look on his face was one Gandalf had not seen since his wife had chosen to sail. "Thranduil... the look on his face. He has now lost all of his family. He will be back, but I fear he will sail after that. And Estel, my little hope. He is gone and I have not seen him for over nine months. He is probably dead." and with this the elf lord fell from the chair onto the floor sobbing.
Gandalf picked his friend up and tried to comfort him. "Why, you have two other sons who also need you Elrond. Will you not comfort them?"
"They are beyond comfort. They blame themsleves and have not slept since that day for more than a few hours. I have had to drug them once a week with a dreamless sleep for them to not waken in screaming fits of what may have happened. Can you not see, they lost their mother and now thier friend and brother. This is too much for anyone to bear."
"Elrond what are you saying? You can not give up, Middle Earth needs your guidance. Have you seen any proof they are dead?"
"No, but we have not found them and it has been nine months, where do you think they could be for that long?" he said his voice sounding hurt. "Do not think I have not looked far and wide. I have searched everywhere of them and there simply is no trace of them; it is like they vanished."
Gandalf did not know what else to say so he simply sat with his friend offering his presense as comfort. It was seldom the Ishtari was speechless, but he had no words to offer. For hours they just sat in the room until the sun had fallen beyond the horizon and the night crept upon them. "Will you not come down and join me for a bite to eat?"
Elrond just shook his head. "I can not eat thinking about my son somewhere without me." He turned away from Gandalf and once again stared into the fire.
That night Legolas waited for a long time until he was quite sure Ataria was fast asleep. He then slipped from the bed and grabbed the little metal soldier. He turned to wake Estel, but he saw the boy looking so cold and huddled under the covers. He had not the heart to do it and left the child to the little sleep he would get. Legolas slowly lifted the board and began to dig. He saw he was going to have to lift away more boards, but that would come later. He slowly began the tedious task of digging away at the dirt with the toy and scooping it out with his hands. "Where am I to put the dirt he thought and in his haste he shoved it in the closet, and sweep up the floor the best he could. He was growing tired as it was late in the night and he had only made a hole about a foot deep. This was going to take a long time he knew, but it was the only way. He replaced the board and went to wash his hands and laid down on the bed. Exhaustion swept over his already tired body. The lack of food they had been eating was taking it's toll on him as well. His eyes glazed over and he fell alseep and dreamed of the look on his father's face
The next morning............
Ataria walked in and saw that the two were sleeping. Legolas woke as he saw her enter, but pretended to still be asleep. He saw Ataria and watched her every move. The she elf came into the room and took out the tray and then she would venture outside. Legolas crept as quietly as he could using all his elven abilities and poked his head out the front door. He saw Ataria right on the edge of the house gathering more firewood so he knew he could not make a run for it, even though her back was turned to him. He ran back inside and laid down on the bed .
"Legolas what?" Estel said groggily.
"Ssshhh Estel I will explain in a few minutes." The child nodded his head in understanding and closed his eyes when he caught sight of Ataria coming back in.
She looked down and thought they both still slept. She leaned over and placed a kiss on each head and left the room. At once Estel wiped the kiss away and turned to Legolas. "Where did you go?"
Legolas didn't answer at once, but instead seemed as if he were thinking. "I got it!" he almost yelled.
"What do you have mellon nin?"
"I have a way to sneak the dirt out. When she goes to collect the firewood I will sneak to the door and throw out the dirt quickly."
Estel hung his head in shame. "I am sorry I slept through the night and did not help you."
Legolas looked at the boy. He was once so healthy and full of nothing but smiles, and now he was so thin and his face never held a smile. It was gaunt and pale. Legolas knew the boy would not survive much longer here no matter how hard he tried to hide how he really felt. "It is alright Estel you needed your rest, is your cough any better?"
"Yes I feel fine mellon nin"
Legolas knew better than to believe this. He could see the circles under his eyes, the weight he had lost, and he could hear the rattling in his chest as he breathed. He sighed and prayed this would work before Estel became much worse.