Title: Toy Soldiers
Summary:See chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Thanks! Please forgive any mistakes all reviews welcome, all flames will be used to amuse me and my friends.
Now on to you lovely reviewers!! You ROCK!
Estel Elven Enchantress: I would like to say THANKS! and yes men meh could not find their anything.
Lyn: Okies takes deep breath Alright I will start with the lovely grammer lesson you laid out. thanks for that, however even though my comma placement is not always correct I believe with maybe one or two exceptions I have used the right word in a sentence, okies and the other. I would like to thank you for the medical facts. As I work in the E.R as a nurse I see many things btu again thanks. Last of all, I would like you to consider that this is an AU fantasy fic, in which I deem all things are possible for it is fantasy not reality. oh and I never said tey didn't eat at all just very little. OKIES now thanks again for all your helpful suggestions/
Riva van Dyk: Whew is out of breath. says thanks for your review! and yes ahemEstelahem. hehehehe
IrishQT: Legolas will share Estel's angst of course.
Kaorethein: DO you honestly think it will? hmmmmmm
Someone Reading: LOL! YEs you would think that Gandalf could do something BUT ahem and yes I love being evil
Lalaithofthebruinen: You think? You will see
Elven Kitten: NU UH will always think to run from angry readers of cliffies.
Vicki Turner: yes it will not be promising to say the least
Elensar32: Ahem yes the fathers so sad, so much pain I love it!
Catmint: I love heartwrenching! It just seems to tear you up inside does it not? and yes typo sorry
Narya Silver Fox: YAY! I am glad you liked it.
Legolas' Garden Light: Well Elrond will have no one should he die of a broken heart.
jacquelinestel: Thanks and I see you have not decided to become a flamer that is nice! and yes I thought it was a nice thing to write also.
Ymmas Sirron: Yes Gandalf is there but can even he help now?
Star Stallion: The update has come and also yes the pain
Beling: Ummmm help hmmmm what shall we do
Firniswin: If that made you almost cry then this may also
A Sly Fan: Yes I am evil
Estelle1: It is 17 chapters and hmmm am I THAT evil?
Opaleye: Thanks! I try to make you feel as if you are there.
WOO HOO! thanks to all of you! I treasure all my reviewers! Here is the next chapter for you!
chapter 12
Gandalf walked into the room the next morning thinking Elrond would be where he left him, but he was not there. He looked about the room and finally saw him as he peered over the balcony. He walked out and stood beside him; silent just soaking in the beauty that was the elven realm. Finally not being able to take the silence anymore he spoke. "What thought has your mind so captivated?"
"The twins have rode off for one more search for their brother and friend. If they return empty handed I am sailing from here and away from the sadness. I feel the grip of it now choking my very soul. I can not be here if the hope of man is lost. If my Estel shall not return to me." he said turning a teary eye to his friend.
"Is there nothing I can say to change your mind. You know we need you in the fight for goodness,the fight over the shadow that threatens to consume us all."
"I have made up my mind and this message arrived from Thranduil this morning. He will be here on the eve of Celebrian's departure, and he will sail with me should we find nothing. He said he could not live here with no family left, and Legolas was all he had. I do not blame him, he must think me a terrible person for losing his son."
"He could think nothing of the sort. It was not your fault that they went missing, do not blame yourself for this." Gandalf said as he put a hand on his shoulder. He could see the doubt in Elrond's eyes and the pain behind them too. There was so much pain there, who knew the small child could possibly break the elf lord's heart in such a small time. He silently prayed that they would find them both, and save all of Middle Earth the fate which it would be destined for without them, one of total darkness.
For days on end Legolas scooped the dirt out with his hands, and dumped it outside when Ataria was not looking. He grew more tired as the days passed for he ate nothing. Estel lingered on the edge of fever. It would come and go as Legolas kept a vigil watch over him when not working. He had fallen alseep just the other night and woken to find Estel digging in his stead. When he asked Estel why he was out of bed the child answered and shocked him.
"Do not think I do not see that you are also unwell elf. I may be little but I am not blind. I wish to help get out of this place. You rest I will keep digging." Determined to not be returned to bed Estel dug on and Legolas was too tired to stop him. When he awoke in a few hours he found Estel asleep on the floor and put him back in the bed.
For two more weeks they scooped the dirt until finally they were at a point where they had to pull the other board from the floor.
"It will make to much noise Legolas. How are we to get it up without her hearing?"
Legolas seemed to think for quite some time before an idea came to him. "Estel could you do something for me? I know you will not want to, but it is the only thing I can think of."
"What is it you wish me to do?" he said almost scared of the answer.
"Can you call out to her, tell her you do not feel well. As you yell I will pull the board from the floor."
Estel bit his lip as he thought for a minute. He truly did not feel well, but the thought of having her touch him, repulsed him. He wanted his Ada to make him feel better, not her. With a sigh he said" I will do this, but I do not want to."
"I know Estel, but think of it as a step closer to being free from here." This seemed to make the decision a little better.
Estel returned to the bed and laid down. His head really did feel woozy and with a nod from Legolas he began to yell. "Amme! Amme! I do not feel well. Will you come here?" He kept yelling until he heard the board snap from the floor and Legolas put ot back as if it were fine.
"Hannon le mellon nin. I am sorry."
Estel closed his eyes as the she elf entered the room. "Lothen what do you mean you do not feel well? Your Amme is here, what do you need she said gathering him in her arms."
Estel cringed as she held him, but he said in a soft voice. "Will you sing me to sleep?" Ataria agreed and held him as she sang an elven song. It would have been a lovely song had Estel heard it sung from his father or brothers. He stared off into space as if he was asleep and Ataria laid him back down on the bed.
"Dernen be quiet and do not waken your brother he is tired." Legolas shook his head agreeing and waited for her to leave the room.
"Estel are you truly asleep? he asked nudging the child. Estel rolled over and tears welled up in his eyes. "Legolas how could I call her my mother? I do not even remember my mother's face and yet I called this elf her." Estel's stomach turned and he fled the bed to retch into the washroom.
Legolas came and helped him up as Estel now felt dizzy and could not stand alone. "We will be out of here soon Estel just hold on to that thought, as I know I am."
Estel turned to Legolas and gave him a hug. "Do not fear either Legolas. You will see your father again, and give him the biggest hug ever." Legolas saw the true hope in Estel eyes and knew then and there nothing would stand in the way of their escape short of death.
Summary:See chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Thanks! Please forgive any mistakes all reviews welcome, all flames will be used to amuse me and my friends.
Now on to you lovely reviewers!! You ROCK!
Estel Elven Enchantress: I would like to say THANKS! and yes men meh could not find their anything.
Lyn: Okies takes deep breath Alright I will start with the lovely grammer lesson you laid out. thanks for that, however even though my comma placement is not always correct I believe with maybe one or two exceptions I have used the right word in a sentence, okies and the other. I would like to thank you for the medical facts. As I work in the E.R as a nurse I see many things btu again thanks. Last of all, I would like you to consider that this is an AU fantasy fic, in which I deem all things are possible for it is fantasy not reality. oh and I never said tey didn't eat at all just very little. OKIES now thanks again for all your helpful suggestions/
Riva van Dyk: Whew is out of breath. says thanks for your review! and yes ahemEstelahem. hehehehe
IrishQT: Legolas will share Estel's angst of course.
Kaorethein: DO you honestly think it will? hmmmmmm
Someone Reading: LOL! YEs you would think that Gandalf could do something BUT ahem and yes I love being evil
Lalaithofthebruinen: You think? You will see
Elven Kitten: NU UH will always think to run from angry readers of cliffies.
Vicki Turner: yes it will not be promising to say the least
Elensar32: Ahem yes the fathers so sad, so much pain I love it!
Catmint: I love heartwrenching! It just seems to tear you up inside does it not? and yes typo sorry
Narya Silver Fox: YAY! I am glad you liked it.
Legolas' Garden Light: Well Elrond will have no one should he die of a broken heart.
jacquelinestel: Thanks and I see you have not decided to become a flamer that is nice! and yes I thought it was a nice thing to write also.
Ymmas Sirron: Yes Gandalf is there but can even he help now?
Star Stallion: The update has come and also yes the pain
Beling: Ummmm help hmmmm what shall we do
Firniswin: If that made you almost cry then this may also
A Sly Fan: Yes I am evil
Estelle1: It is 17 chapters and hmmm am I THAT evil?
Opaleye: Thanks! I try to make you feel as if you are there.
WOO HOO! thanks to all of you! I treasure all my reviewers! Here is the next chapter for you!
chapter 12
Gandalf walked into the room the next morning thinking Elrond would be where he left him, but he was not there. He looked about the room and finally saw him as he peered over the balcony. He walked out and stood beside him; silent just soaking in the beauty that was the elven realm. Finally not being able to take the silence anymore he spoke. "What thought has your mind so captivated?"
"The twins have rode off for one more search for their brother and friend. If they return empty handed I am sailing from here and away from the sadness. I feel the grip of it now choking my very soul. I can not be here if the hope of man is lost. If my Estel shall not return to me." he said turning a teary eye to his friend.
"Is there nothing I can say to change your mind. You know we need you in the fight for goodness,the fight over the shadow that threatens to consume us all."
"I have made up my mind and this message arrived from Thranduil this morning. He will be here on the eve of Celebrian's departure, and he will sail with me should we find nothing. He said he could not live here with no family left, and Legolas was all he had. I do not blame him, he must think me a terrible person for losing his son."
"He could think nothing of the sort. It was not your fault that they went missing, do not blame yourself for this." Gandalf said as he put a hand on his shoulder. He could see the doubt in Elrond's eyes and the pain behind them too. There was so much pain there, who knew the small child could possibly break the elf lord's heart in such a small time. He silently prayed that they would find them both, and save all of Middle Earth the fate which it would be destined for without them, one of total darkness.
For days on end Legolas scooped the dirt out with his hands, and dumped it outside when Ataria was not looking. He grew more tired as the days passed for he ate nothing. Estel lingered on the edge of fever. It would come and go as Legolas kept a vigil watch over him when not working. He had fallen alseep just the other night and woken to find Estel digging in his stead. When he asked Estel why he was out of bed the child answered and shocked him.
"Do not think I do not see that you are also unwell elf. I may be little but I am not blind. I wish to help get out of this place. You rest I will keep digging." Determined to not be returned to bed Estel dug on and Legolas was too tired to stop him. When he awoke in a few hours he found Estel asleep on the floor and put him back in the bed.
For two more weeks they scooped the dirt until finally they were at a point where they had to pull the other board from the floor.
"It will make to much noise Legolas. How are we to get it up without her hearing?"
Legolas seemed to think for quite some time before an idea came to him. "Estel could you do something for me? I know you will not want to, but it is the only thing I can think of."
"What is it you wish me to do?" he said almost scared of the answer.
"Can you call out to her, tell her you do not feel well. As you yell I will pull the board from the floor."
Estel bit his lip as he thought for a minute. He truly did not feel well, but the thought of having her touch him, repulsed him. He wanted his Ada to make him feel better, not her. With a sigh he said" I will do this, but I do not want to."
"I know Estel, but think of it as a step closer to being free from here." This seemed to make the decision a little better.
Estel returned to the bed and laid down. His head really did feel woozy and with a nod from Legolas he began to yell. "Amme! Amme! I do not feel well. Will you come here?" He kept yelling until he heard the board snap from the floor and Legolas put ot back as if it were fine.
"Hannon le mellon nin. I am sorry."
Estel closed his eyes as the she elf entered the room. "Lothen what do you mean you do not feel well? Your Amme is here, what do you need she said gathering him in her arms."
Estel cringed as she held him, but he said in a soft voice. "Will you sing me to sleep?" Ataria agreed and held him as she sang an elven song. It would have been a lovely song had Estel heard it sung from his father or brothers. He stared off into space as if he was asleep and Ataria laid him back down on the bed.
"Dernen be quiet and do not waken your brother he is tired." Legolas shook his head agreeing and waited for her to leave the room.
"Estel are you truly asleep? he asked nudging the child. Estel rolled over and tears welled up in his eyes. "Legolas how could I call her my mother? I do not even remember my mother's face and yet I called this elf her." Estel's stomach turned and he fled the bed to retch into the washroom.
Legolas came and helped him up as Estel now felt dizzy and could not stand alone. "We will be out of here soon Estel just hold on to that thought, as I know I am."
Estel turned to Legolas and gave him a hug. "Do not fear either Legolas. You will see your father again, and give him the biggest hug ever." Legolas saw the true hope in Estel eyes and knew then and there nothing would stand in the way of their escape short of death.