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! I want you to know that you have made posting this fic a great joy. Also is in the works of writing 3 more at this time! THANKS to all of you!
Joshua Nenya: Thank you I am not happy you cried well I am kinda because it meant you liked it that much, and yes from my ancestors were from Westphalia.
Ms.L.P.Weasley: No more twitching here it is!
Ymmas Sirron: SQUISHES you as I love your reviews! and yes there is more
Catmint: Thanks and yes this chapter and one more.
Irish Anor: LMAO! as you love the angst also!
Vicki Turner: Here is MORE! wheeeeee
Lalaithofthebruinen: EEK did not make it but hopes you read it when you come back!
Beling: I am glad it made you smile. It made me smile as I wrote it.
Riva van Dyk: SO you think Ataria will be in trouble hmmm
silvertoekee: Yes what is in store for them here is the next to last chapter!
Elven Kitten: Thanks! glad you liked it
Elensar32: Who me evil g safe and sound hmmmm
Zammy: Update for you!
Estel Elven Enchantress: Crazy elf where did she go..... hehehehe
Deana: Aww no more tears just yet
Kelly Kragen: YAY I made your day and I am not that evil or am I????
Angel of Imladris: has this one chappie and one more and you shall see
Star Stallion: YOu should always worry it is good to worry.
Kaorethein: more bad hmmm read on hehehehe
Estelle1: LMAO! you are insane wanda
Juda: Thanks that is a great compliment! gives you an update!
WHEW thanks you all a thousand times over! I am glad each of you enjoys this fic as much as I liked writing it. I guess you want the next chapter huh??? So here it is
Chapter 16
Morning came into the house of Elrond, and everywhere there were songs of joy at the news of the return of the two after so long. Estel and Legolas were still asleep having been through alot over the year; it would be some time before they would be totally recovered.
When Elrond had tried to give Estel something to sleep he had refused saying he would not take it no matter what. It had broken Elrond's heart as he saw the fear in his son's eyes at the simple tea. He had put it away and tucked him in and sang to Estel ,until he had fallen asleep.
Elrond and Thranduil had prepared to have a glorious feast for the two the next day commemorating their return. It would be a feast like no other, and by then Estel and Legolas should be well enough to attend. All their favorite dishes were being prepared and every sweet within a mile radius was being brought. The two fathers shouted orders to the servants, but in the end always went to help to make sure it was perfect.
After hours of working everything was ready for the party, and all fell into bed that night exhausted. Elrond had went to sleep in his bed, but he was woken in the middle of the night by someone crawling in with him. He turned and saw Estel and wrapped his arms around him and tucked him in. Across the hall Thranduil had not even dared to go to his room; instead he had laid down beside his son not wanting to leave his sight even for a minute.
The next day Estel and Legolas begged to get out of bed and help in the party set up, but Elrond and Thranduil had refused saying they needed to rest until it was time to get ready. They had yet to speak to the boys about who had taken them, but it was still on their minds. They chose to wait till after the party as Estel still cringed at the hand of anyone other than his father or family. They wished to maybe fill their day with happiness and see a smile on their faces again.
Elrond and Thranduil left the cooks and guests and made their way to the room of their sons. As they opened the door they saw Estel laying in the bed with Legolas; arms flung over each other in a protective way.
Elrond and Thranduil went to waken their sons to ready them for the feast, but stopped for a moment to stare at innocence in all it's simplicity. Having gazed upon them for a few minutes Elrond shook Estel to wake him.
"Estel come let us get you ready little one."
Estel opened his eyes slowly, but seeing it was his father who called to him he let out a relieved breath. Legolas also was being woken up beside him and the two now stood in the room.
"Why do you two not go wash up and return here quickly. I have something for you." Elrond spoke and the two hurried off.
"Estel seems to be a bit under the weather still my friend." Thranduil said with a concerned voice.
"Aye he does, as Legolas does also. They are both so under nourished and yet they are fearful of food it almost seems. I am sure they will come around with a little love and understanding. However I believe it is time to ask them who took them and find some answers."
Thranduil nodded and they both looked up as two freshly cleaned faces returned. Elrond went over to the dresser and pulled out two brand new tunics. One was in the colors of Imladris and the other was in the mighty green and brown of Mirkwood. He handed one to each and a small smile was seen on their faces. They put them on and laced up their boots.
"Now come and sit here with us little ones." Elrond said motioning for them to come and sit on the bed beside him and Thranduil. Estel and Legolas complied and sat down next to their fathers. Each wrapped a protective arm around their sons and Elrond cleared his throat and began.
"Before we join the others I need to ask you both something. I know it is a hard thing to think about right now, but we need to know who took you and why?"
Estel looked at Legolas; he knew who took them but he did not really know why. Legolas being older looked at Estel and he nodded for him to tell them everything.
"It was Ataria that took us. She told us to go with her for some ice cream, but she drugged us and when we woke she would not let us go. She kept calling us Dernen and Lothen. She kept calling us this, and refused to call us by our own names to the point I almost forgot what it was to be called Legolas. When we refused to answer she would punish us by making us spend the night in the cellar, and once she beat me for standing up to her." Legolas' words got caught in his throat now but he went on. "Estel saved me by calling her Amme."
Estel was shocked and got up and ran to cower in the corner at this statement. Elrond followed and kneeled down beside the boy along with Legolas and Thranduil standing behind him. "Estel why do you hide?"
"I called her my mother, but my mother is dead and the only family I have is here in Imladris. I have shamed you by calling her Amme. I am sorry Ada, but she hurt me and I did not want her to hurt Legolas." Estel started to cry again and Elrond reached out for him, but another hand came to rest on the boy.
"Estel, what you did was brave. Brave like the boldest warrior in all of Middle Earth. You gave of yourself to save another. Look upon this as a great deed as I know I will. You have nothing to feel ashamed about. You saved a friend and in this you have showed that you have the mightiest gift of all, Love."
"I did not save a friend King Thranduil." Estel said
Thranduil looked at Elrond with raised eyebrows and then back to Estel. "What do you mean little one."
"I did not save a friend, I saved a brother."
Thranduil nodded his head in understanding. "You are right there Estel for I see you as the other son I never had."
Estel looked into his father's eyes and saw no anger there only love, and he wrapped his arms around him and they fell backwards to the floor. Thranduil stared at the two and with a twinkle in his eye Legolas launched himself at his father and threw him backwards. Several minutes later quite rumpled and still laughing the four departed from the room and went downstairs to join the party.
One chapter left!
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Please forgive any mistakes all reviews are welcome.
Now to the reviewers! I want you to know that you have made posting this fic a great joy. Also is in the works of writing 3 more at this time! THANKS to all of you!
Joshua Nenya: Thank you I am not happy you cried well I am kinda because it meant you liked it that much, and yes from my ancestors were from Westphalia.
Ms.L.P.Weasley: No more twitching here it is!
Ymmas Sirron: SQUISHES you as I love your reviews! and yes there is more
Catmint: Thanks and yes this chapter and one more.
Irish Anor: LMAO! as you love the angst also!
Vicki Turner: Here is MORE! wheeeeee
Lalaithofthebruinen: EEK did not make it but hopes you read it when you come back!
Beling: I am glad it made you smile. It made me smile as I wrote it.
Riva van Dyk: SO you think Ataria will be in trouble hmmm
silvertoekee: Yes what is in store for them here is the next to last chapter!
Elven Kitten: Thanks! glad you liked it
Elensar32: Who me evil g safe and sound hmmmm
Zammy: Update for you!
Estel Elven Enchantress: Crazy elf where did she go..... hehehehe
Deana: Aww no more tears just yet
Kelly Kragen: YAY I made your day and I am not that evil or am I????
Angel of Imladris: has this one chappie and one more and you shall see
Star Stallion: YOu should always worry it is good to worry.
Kaorethein: more bad hmmm read on hehehehe
Estelle1: LMAO! you are insane wanda
Juda: Thanks that is a great compliment! gives you an update!
WHEW thanks you all a thousand times over! I am glad each of you enjoys this fic as much as I liked writing it. I guess you want the next chapter huh??? So here it is
Chapter 16
Morning came into the house of Elrond, and everywhere there were songs of joy at the news of the return of the two after so long. Estel and Legolas were still asleep having been through alot over the year; it would be some time before they would be totally recovered.
When Elrond had tried to give Estel something to sleep he had refused saying he would not take it no matter what. It had broken Elrond's heart as he saw the fear in his son's eyes at the simple tea. He had put it away and tucked him in and sang to Estel ,until he had fallen asleep.
Elrond and Thranduil had prepared to have a glorious feast for the two the next day commemorating their return. It would be a feast like no other, and by then Estel and Legolas should be well enough to attend. All their favorite dishes were being prepared and every sweet within a mile radius was being brought. The two fathers shouted orders to the servants, but in the end always went to help to make sure it was perfect.
After hours of working everything was ready for the party, and all fell into bed that night exhausted. Elrond had went to sleep in his bed, but he was woken in the middle of the night by someone crawling in with him. He turned and saw Estel and wrapped his arms around him and tucked him in. Across the hall Thranduil had not even dared to go to his room; instead he had laid down beside his son not wanting to leave his sight even for a minute.
The next day Estel and Legolas begged to get out of bed and help in the party set up, but Elrond and Thranduil had refused saying they needed to rest until it was time to get ready. They had yet to speak to the boys about who had taken them, but it was still on their minds. They chose to wait till after the party as Estel still cringed at the hand of anyone other than his father or family. They wished to maybe fill their day with happiness and see a smile on their faces again.
Elrond and Thranduil left the cooks and guests and made their way to the room of their sons. As they opened the door they saw Estel laying in the bed with Legolas; arms flung over each other in a protective way.
Elrond and Thranduil went to waken their sons to ready them for the feast, but stopped for a moment to stare at innocence in all it's simplicity. Having gazed upon them for a few minutes Elrond shook Estel to wake him.
"Estel come let us get you ready little one."
Estel opened his eyes slowly, but seeing it was his father who called to him he let out a relieved breath. Legolas also was being woken up beside him and the two now stood in the room.
"Why do you two not go wash up and return here quickly. I have something for you." Elrond spoke and the two hurried off.
"Estel seems to be a bit under the weather still my friend." Thranduil said with a concerned voice.
"Aye he does, as Legolas does also. They are both so under nourished and yet they are fearful of food it almost seems. I am sure they will come around with a little love and understanding. However I believe it is time to ask them who took them and find some answers."
Thranduil nodded and they both looked up as two freshly cleaned faces returned. Elrond went over to the dresser and pulled out two brand new tunics. One was in the colors of Imladris and the other was in the mighty green and brown of Mirkwood. He handed one to each and a small smile was seen on their faces. They put them on and laced up their boots.
"Now come and sit here with us little ones." Elrond said motioning for them to come and sit on the bed beside him and Thranduil. Estel and Legolas complied and sat down next to their fathers. Each wrapped a protective arm around their sons and Elrond cleared his throat and began.
"Before we join the others I need to ask you both something. I know it is a hard thing to think about right now, but we need to know who took you and why?"
Estel looked at Legolas; he knew who took them but he did not really know why. Legolas being older looked at Estel and he nodded for him to tell them everything.
"It was Ataria that took us. She told us to go with her for some ice cream, but she drugged us and when we woke she would not let us go. She kept calling us Dernen and Lothen. She kept calling us this, and refused to call us by our own names to the point I almost forgot what it was to be called Legolas. When we refused to answer she would punish us by making us spend the night in the cellar, and once she beat me for standing up to her." Legolas' words got caught in his throat now but he went on. "Estel saved me by calling her Amme."
Estel was shocked and got up and ran to cower in the corner at this statement. Elrond followed and kneeled down beside the boy along with Legolas and Thranduil standing behind him. "Estel why do you hide?"
"I called her my mother, but my mother is dead and the only family I have is here in Imladris. I have shamed you by calling her Amme. I am sorry Ada, but she hurt me and I did not want her to hurt Legolas." Estel started to cry again and Elrond reached out for him, but another hand came to rest on the boy.
"Estel, what you did was brave. Brave like the boldest warrior in all of Middle Earth. You gave of yourself to save another. Look upon this as a great deed as I know I will. You have nothing to feel ashamed about. You saved a friend and in this you have showed that you have the mightiest gift of all, Love."
"I did not save a friend King Thranduil." Estel said
Thranduil looked at Elrond with raised eyebrows and then back to Estel. "What do you mean little one."
"I did not save a friend, I saved a brother."
Thranduil nodded his head in understanding. "You are right there Estel for I see you as the other son I never had."
Estel looked into his father's eyes and saw no anger there only love, and he wrapped his arms around him and they fell backwards to the floor. Thranduil stared at the two and with a twinkle in his eye Legolas launched himself at his father and threw him backwards. Several minutes later quite rumpled and still laughing the four departed from the room and went downstairs to join the party.
One chapter left!