Title: Stand or Fall
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Thank you to all who have stuck by me through this fic. Please forgive any mistakes.
Well I guess you wish this next chapter which is longer. So here it is!!!!
But to the reviewers!! first!
Kelly Kragen: Thanks for your compliments! Is gald you are enjoying it.
Beling: YES I loved them too, and the last two paragraphs I almost cried writing so again THANKS
Aliana Archer: Thinks celeborn should be shown he has some emotions too. and thanks.
Lalaithofthebruinen: Thanks! here it is!
Kaorethein: ahem denial yesssss keep that close to your heart
Ymmas Sirron: Here it is!! Hope you enjoy!
shadowfaxgal7: Perhaps he is perhaps and yesss ANGST is goood.
Vicki Turner: do not die here it is.
Elven Kitten: hehehehehe here is an update for you.
Deana: thanks! yesssssss poor them. ahem
Now here is another chapter! and it is longer! wheeeeee
Chapter 31
"Come let us leave this place and hurry to Lorien" Elrond said. He was in a hurry to get his sons and Legolas to the Lady Galadriel so she could hopefully help him figure out how to reverse this poison which was slowly killing Estel and Legolas.
They did not move the young ones for fear of hurting them further, as each touch brought a new wave of screams. As the horses were made ready Celeborn handed each one up before mounting himself. Elrond gave a worried glance at Elrohir was he healed enough to carry his brother? He prayed so but Celeborn went to him.
"Please let me carry him Elrohir. I know you wish to but you are not fully recovered yourself and I do not wish either of you to fall along the way."
Elrohir with tears in his eyes released his hold on Elladan. He did not want to be seperated from him even for a moment.
"Do not warry gwador nin grandfather has you. He will keep you safe and warm" he whispered in Elladan's ear. Elladan smiled even though he did not open his eyes.
"We shall be pulling pranks on the Estel and Legolas in no time fear not" Elladan said as Celeborn put him in front and climbed up. With everyone mounted they took off on the journey back to the Golden Wood and hope of a cure.
All rode on not noticing the sun as it warmed them even on this chilly day for all were lost in their own thoughts. The forest seemed to quieten down as if it knew the weary travelers riding needed rest. Finally Celeborn halted at a nearby stream and the others followed suit.
Thranduil slowly lifted Legolas down to try and give him some water. Legolas squirmed in his grasp, as if the act of someone touching him repulsed him. This saddened Thranduil as he only wanted to comfort his son. Elrond was trying to get Estel to drink from the waterskin and when he would not Elrond sighed.
"Estel you must drink. You must or you will dehydrate." he said trying to coax the child. Estel's mouth opened but as the water fell into his mouth and reached his throat it burned. He wailed as if it were fire instead of water. Soon the only sounds in the forest were the screams of Estel and Legolas each one fighting, trying to rid their throats of this horrible pain and instead only harming their already broken bodies. With every ounce of strength he had Elrond tried to restrain Estel before he tore all his stitches open. His heart broke into as he heard Estel sob
"No I will not fall. I am my father's son and you will not break me!" Then he fell into a sobbing heap as he cried. "Ada please come please find me. Do not let Legolas die please Ada please."
Thranduil had heard the words Estel spoke and he looked to Elrond and for once they shared a moment only father's knew. The love a father had for his son and a friend had for a friend.
"Your son is truly sent from Valar Elrond and I gladly accept him into my house."
"As is yours mellon nin. I believe they have formed a friendship that will last for all the days of time. I do not think even Illuvitar could part them."
They both waited as the two calmed down before they tried to mount up and ride again when Elrond noticed Elladan weeping.
"What is it Elladan are you in pain?"
"Yes I am but that is not why I shed these tears Ada. I was supposed to keep them safe. I have failed them. I simply couldn't Ada I am sorry." he could not bring himself to look into his father's eyes or the eyes of Thranduil.
Thranduil dismounted and walked over to Elladan.
"I do not blame you little one as I am sure neither does your father. You kept them alive till we got there. You have been a good brother and a good friend."
Elladan wiped his eyes. He had never seen Thranduil act in such a manner. He was surprised yet glad to see the elf king showing how much he already knew he cared for his son and others. Elladan wiped the tears from his eyes and he did something he had never done before he hugged the elf king and Thranduil hugged him back careful of his injuries.
Elrond and Celeborn looked on at the scene and felt their hearts fall into the pit of their stomachs. If Legolas and Estel did not survive they were sure that it would kill Thranduil. Elrond knew in his heart he would never be the same without Estel. He looked down at his son who's face was twisted in pain and kissed his brow.
"Know that I love you my son, now and always. You make me proud to be called your Ada." He hoped Estel had somehow heard these words as he spoke them silently in elvish. It did seem to quieten the boy. Estel fell back against his chest and Elrond held him tightly as they all took off again trying to reach Lorien before time ran out for the two.
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Thank you to all who have stuck by me through this fic. Please forgive any mistakes.
Well I guess you wish this next chapter which is longer. So here it is!!!!
But to the reviewers!! first!
Kelly Kragen: Thanks for your compliments! Is gald you are enjoying it.
Beling: YES I loved them too, and the last two paragraphs I almost cried writing so again THANKS
Aliana Archer: Thinks celeborn should be shown he has some emotions too. and thanks.
Lalaithofthebruinen: Thanks! here it is!
Kaorethein: ahem denial yesssss keep that close to your heart
Ymmas Sirron: Here it is!! Hope you enjoy!
shadowfaxgal7: Perhaps he is perhaps and yesss ANGST is goood.
Vicki Turner: do not die here it is.
Elven Kitten: hehehehehe here is an update for you.
Deana: thanks! yesssssss poor them. ahem
Now here is another chapter! and it is longer! wheeeeee
Chapter 31
"Come let us leave this place and hurry to Lorien" Elrond said. He was in a hurry to get his sons and Legolas to the Lady Galadriel so she could hopefully help him figure out how to reverse this poison which was slowly killing Estel and Legolas.
They did not move the young ones for fear of hurting them further, as each touch brought a new wave of screams. As the horses were made ready Celeborn handed each one up before mounting himself. Elrond gave a worried glance at Elrohir was he healed enough to carry his brother? He prayed so but Celeborn went to him.
"Please let me carry him Elrohir. I know you wish to but you are not fully recovered yourself and I do not wish either of you to fall along the way."
Elrohir with tears in his eyes released his hold on Elladan. He did not want to be seperated from him even for a moment.
"Do not warry gwador nin grandfather has you. He will keep you safe and warm" he whispered in Elladan's ear. Elladan smiled even though he did not open his eyes.
"We shall be pulling pranks on the Estel and Legolas in no time fear not" Elladan said as Celeborn put him in front and climbed up. With everyone mounted they took off on the journey back to the Golden Wood and hope of a cure.
All rode on not noticing the sun as it warmed them even on this chilly day for all were lost in their own thoughts. The forest seemed to quieten down as if it knew the weary travelers riding needed rest. Finally Celeborn halted at a nearby stream and the others followed suit.
Thranduil slowly lifted Legolas down to try and give him some water. Legolas squirmed in his grasp, as if the act of someone touching him repulsed him. This saddened Thranduil as he only wanted to comfort his son. Elrond was trying to get Estel to drink from the waterskin and when he would not Elrond sighed.
"Estel you must drink. You must or you will dehydrate." he said trying to coax the child. Estel's mouth opened but as the water fell into his mouth and reached his throat it burned. He wailed as if it were fire instead of water. Soon the only sounds in the forest were the screams of Estel and Legolas each one fighting, trying to rid their throats of this horrible pain and instead only harming their already broken bodies. With every ounce of strength he had Elrond tried to restrain Estel before he tore all his stitches open. His heart broke into as he heard Estel sob
"No I will not fall. I am my father's son and you will not break me!" Then he fell into a sobbing heap as he cried. "Ada please come please find me. Do not let Legolas die please Ada please."
Thranduil had heard the words Estel spoke and he looked to Elrond and for once they shared a moment only father's knew. The love a father had for his son and a friend had for a friend.
"Your son is truly sent from Valar Elrond and I gladly accept him into my house."
"As is yours mellon nin. I believe they have formed a friendship that will last for all the days of time. I do not think even Illuvitar could part them."
They both waited as the two calmed down before they tried to mount up and ride again when Elrond noticed Elladan weeping.
"What is it Elladan are you in pain?"
"Yes I am but that is not why I shed these tears Ada. I was supposed to keep them safe. I have failed them. I simply couldn't Ada I am sorry." he could not bring himself to look into his father's eyes or the eyes of Thranduil.
Thranduil dismounted and walked over to Elladan.
"I do not blame you little one as I am sure neither does your father. You kept them alive till we got there. You have been a good brother and a good friend."
Elladan wiped his eyes. He had never seen Thranduil act in such a manner. He was surprised yet glad to see the elf king showing how much he already knew he cared for his son and others. Elladan wiped the tears from his eyes and he did something he had never done before he hugged the elf king and Thranduil hugged him back careful of his injuries.
Elrond and Celeborn looked on at the scene and felt their hearts fall into the pit of their stomachs. If Legolas and Estel did not survive they were sure that it would kill Thranduil. Elrond knew in his heart he would never be the same without Estel. He looked down at his son who's face was twisted in pain and kissed his brow.
"Know that I love you my son, now and always. You make me proud to be called your Ada." He hoped Estel had somehow heard these words as he spoke them silently in elvish. It did seem to quieten the boy. Estel fell back against his chest and Elrond held him tightly as they all took off again trying to reach Lorien before time ran out for the two.