A/N: I know there really isn't much of a forest outside of Rivendell, but I've created one for the purpose of the fic. So don't flame me or anything just to tell me there is no forest. Now, onto the story…
Chapter 3
The six elves sprang to, grabbing their weaponry that was lying about the archery pits. Then, they headed towards the gates of Rivendell. But before they could get there, a dozen or so orcs leapt out from the woods, in front of them.
Without hesitation, they all drew their blades and flew at the orcs. They moved in pairs, with deadly grace and efficiency. Elladan, Adrahil, and Legolas drove against the rocs, with Elrohir, Brethilorn, and Thalion covering their backs. Before long, the orcs lay dead at their feet and the elves rushed to the front gates.
Before the gates, elves and orcs battled furiously. Hurriedly, Elladan and Elrohir took command. They, with the four Mirkwood elves and several archers scaled several nearby trees. As a fresh pack of orcs entered Rivendell, the archers fired, at Elladan's command. They let volley after volley fly. Then, they drew their knives and swords and leapt down into the fray.
Legolas stabbed an orc, then spun, meeting another blade. He brought his knee up, catching the attacker in the chest then stabbed it as it keeled over. Beside him, Adrahil ducked from a swing, slashing through the orc. He turned, standing back-to-back with Legolas. Together, they drove against the orcs, covering each other's backs. A large orc charged at the pair, blade swinging. Legolas and Adrahil stepped apart, then turned, catching the orc between them in a pincer-like move.
Suddenly, Legolas and Adrahil felt themselves being pulled down, from the back. A moment later, two black arrows flew past their heads. Turning, they found their brothers and the twins. Forming into pairs again, they stood up and continued fighting. An orc horn sounded from the forest. At the sound, the remaining orcs began retreating from the battle, running into the woods.
"Odd," Elladan said, looking after the retreating enemy. Before him, the elves that still had arrows shot at the orcs, felling several.
"What's odd?" Thalion asked.
"Odd for them to beat such a quick retreat," said Elladan. "They had no reason to."
"Unless they have found what they came here looking for," said Adrahil, thinking aloud.
"Where is Estel?!" Elrohir suddenly interrupted.
Legolas looked stricken. "He went to 'hunt orcs', remember?"
The others cursed. Elladan ran off, and then returned minutes later with two fresh quivers and packs. Elrohir grabbed a quiver and a pack and he and his brother made ready to leave.
Adrahil grabbed the twins. "Wait a moment," he said. "We are coming with you." As he spoke, Thalion ran off.
"No, we cannot put you in any danger," said Elrohir.
"We already are in danger," said Brethilorn, "whether you wish us to be or not."
"We promised to help you take care of Estel," said Legolas.
Thalion returned with the supplies. Each blonde elf grabbed a pack and a quiver.
"Then let's go," said Elladan, and led the search party into the forest.
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Amthramiel – Thnx for the review! lol. I can never think of anything to say in reviews either. :D
grumpy – Thnx :D Yes, the bell on the baby's neck…I've always wanted to do that…
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Sorry, bout the short chp. I'll try to get the next one up tomorrow.
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