Title: Stand or Fall

Summary: See chapter one

Disclaimer: see above

A/N: No beta so forgive All reviews welcome all flames will be laughed at then burned to keep me warm.

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Narya Silver Fox: Closer yet will they make it in time hmmmm???

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Ymmas Sirron: Estel pain you say here you go! Lots of it. lol

Language police: Ummm was meant to say he seemed lifeless but ummm yeah thanks so much for your review.

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Deana: Legolas here for you! and ummm angst and umm pain muwhahahaha

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Chapter 9

Estel screamed out as his body was thrown roughly against the wall. Renmiel seemed to take extra pleasure in hurting him. Elladan tried not to show how it hurt him to see Estel this way but he ached inside with each wail from his brother



Legolas seemed to stir now his mind finally coming back to awareness. As he lifted his head he realized it had not just been a bad dream he was held captive and his friends were in the same predicament. He struggled against his bonds but it was of no use. He fought hard but the men kept him from even making an inch either way and his struggles only semed to anger them.



"Settle down elf.



Legolas did not heed his warning however and he was rewarded with a swift kick. He doubled over and when he arose he then laid eyes on Estel.



Estel was chained to the wall of the cave. His body a vast array of cuts and bruises, his eyes hollow as if not really seeing just a blank look in them. Renmiel stood hovering over him as if she wanted to see the pain, as if she truly enjoyed it. This sickened the elf to no end. He spat at her feet.



"You dare to hurt the son of Elrond and what for; for your bitterness, for this revenge you speak of from deeds long past?" How can you hold us or Lord Elrond responsible for your sons deaths? We did not chose their fate. It was simply their time."



Renmiel turned on the elf. Her rage clearly showing. With one swift movement she had him pinned to the wall hand around his throat. She began to strangle him and he gasped for breath. Elladan begged and pleaded for her to stop. His words lay upon deaf ears as Renmiel seemed to get great satisfaction in watching the prince struggle.



Estel heard all the commotion and peered up from where he laid. This was a grave mistake for the mere act of picking his head up sent him reeling.



"Please stop he begged. Leave him alone, don't hurt him."



"Estel you are awake thank Valar." Elladan let out a deep sigh. Remiel looked to the twin son of Elrond and walked over,dropping the prince to the floor.



"You precious human brother awakens again. Shall I have more fun with him?" She waited for an answer but he only glared, refusing to even reply. He knew she was trying to get a reaction out of him and he refused to let her see the pain that dwelled within his heart. Renmiel took his defiance personally. She would kill the human slowly and he would have to watch. The prince would follow the human and last but not least the eldest son of Elrond.



Elladan's fury was mounting he wanted to tear away from his captors but they kept him securely in their grasp. He wanted to go to Estel and comfort him and tell him everything would be alright but to say this to him now would only be uttering a lie, for Elladan truly did not know if they would be alright.



Renmiel retraced her steps till she stood once again beside Estel. Grabbing him by his hair she looked into his eyes. They were glassed over from the pain. She took from her tunic another vial and opened it. The contents of it were pungent and filled the air. Estel closed his mouth instintavely. He did not know if he could bear another dose of this foul concoction. His body already so weakened it could not support his legs as he tried to stand and jerk away. Renmiel only laughed as he squirmed in her grasp. Estel still with mouth clinched shut was adamant about not taking anymore. He kicked out which was the only thing he could do since his arms were chained to the wall. This infuriated Renmiel and she punched him in the stomach. Estel cried out from the blow and Renmiel wasted no time pouring the potion down his throat.



Estel sputtered and retched but Renmiel held his mouth closed and pinched his nose till he swallowed all of it. Estel began to writhe around in pain his joints burned with a fire like he had never known. His head swam not bringing the darkness now but instead brought evil things into his head. He knew they were not real but they seemed so real. He recoiled from them and cowered on the floor. His body twitching and twisting in agony. "Dear Valar save me" he yelled as he pounded his head against the wall trying to rid it of the visions. Hot tears rolled from his feverish face and he fell to the floor to hide his weeping face in shame.



Elladan's heart broke he had lost his twin how cruel could fate be to have him watch his brother and friend slowly wither away too. He would not be able to withstand it. He knew in his heart he would follow right behind them if not before from the pain .



Renmiel satisfied with what she had done turned to her men. "Chain the other one by his brother and friend. Come and hurry I am famished." Elladan and Legolas were chained opposite of Estel. Elladan whispered to him.



"I am here gwador nin I will not leave your side. Fear no more Ada will find us soon." he knew this may very well be a lie but he tried to believe it even within himself to gain some measure of hope. He scooted over to Estel and pulled his head into his lap with the free hand he had, then he leaned Legolas' head on his shoulder. Legolas was such a true friend to Estel, sharing with him a bond like he shared with Elrohir. "Elrohir" the words bittersweet. He hoped that his brother had made it safely to the Halls of Mandos and was now free from the pain. With this he shivered he was not cold but he knew the cave was and he pulled Estel closer still knowing he was vulnerable to the elements. Estel only whimpered still lost in the void of his dreams, and there they sat with the only light being the soft elven glow emancipating from the two elves. The light that was waning ever so slowly.



Was that a cliffie to? Why yes it was LMAO!

Says until next time! Namaarie all!