Not Just Brothers
Chapter three
Silent Thunder
The twins waved until Rivendell was out of sight then turned their attention to the road. They had to travel for two days before they would reach their good hunting ground, but they would take it slow, they had two whole weeks and they really were not in any hurry. They just sat back, and let their horses take them, listening to the birds chirping around them.
"Elladan, do you think Estel will be able to behave himself for two weeks," asked Elrohir looking over at his twin.
"I think the promise of the puppy will help, maybe he will only drive Ada half insane this time." Said Elladan patting his horse on the neck while looking over at his twin.
"How do you think Ada got his hair dyed blue last time?" asked Elladan a smile playing at his lips.
"You know Ada's story, he fell in a pile of flowers and they dyed his hair," said Elrohir a smile already on his face.
"But you also know Estel's story, you know, about him switching a bottle in Ada's bedroom with the food die that they use in the kitchen," said Elladan with a twinkle in his eyes.
"Yes, I guess we'll never know the answer to that story," said Elrohir with a twinkle of his own.
The twins thought back together when suddenly there was a small rustle in the trees.
"Elladan, did you hear that?" asked Elrohir looking cautiously at his twin.
"Yes I did, let's be careful," said Elladan looking at his brother.
The twins rode in silence for the remainder of the day, keeping each other alert. As the sun started to set, the twins set up camp, ate some lumbus bread, then settled in for some rest. Elladan took the first watch.
The night passed slowly, by the time Elladan was to wake Elrohir he was ready for some rest, but as he reached for his twin's shoulder there was another rustle in the bushes. He grabbed Elrohir's shoulder and shook him awake.
"Elladan--," Elrohir began but stopped when he saw his brother put a finger to his mouth and point to the bush.
Both brothers turned to the bush, Elrohir on the left, Elladan on the right. All of a sudden a herd of orcs came out going right toward the twins.
"Elladan, I have your back!" Elrohir yelled as two orcs came charging at him.
"I have your back!" Elladan shouted back as two orcs came after him.
The twins fought side by side until there were just a half a dozen orcs left. Then, it happen. Two arrows hit Elrohir in the back, he did his best to keep his footing but it was too late. He fell hitting his head hard on a sharp rock.
With in seconds Elrohir welcomed the depth of unconsciousness.
TBC