Title: Stand or fall
Summary: see chapter one
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Chapter 44
Estel and Legolas waned ever closer to the edge of death yet not crossing over. They clung as if they had something to do before they left. Haldir entered the room to alert Galadriel that a storm was approaching. He had never seen such a black cloud. Lorien had always seen golden skies, clear and beautiful. It worried him and he was sure the lady would wish to know. He was however hesitant now that he was at the door. He knew the sadness which dwelled inside this very room. It hung in the air like a blanket snuffing out all happiness. With a sigh he opened the door and as he entered the room he saw why the sadness.
Two fathers lay beside their sons. Sons which had no hope it was said of ever waking again. He bowed to Celeborn as he looked up. He saw the same fear in his lord's eyes as the other two. Celeborn had lost his daughter to great evil and she had sailed not being able to ever find happiness again in Middle Earth. He saw the same look now as then.
"Excuse me milords. Haldir said "There is a storm approaching and it looks quite bad. I came to alert you of this and now I shall take my leave. I am sorry to disturb you."
"No wait Haldir I will come with you and see to this storm." Celeborn said "Will you come with me Elrond?"
Elrond did not wish to leave his sons's side but he knew he could help with the storm. With a heavy sigh he got up and tucked the covers in on Estel and kissed the twins upon their brows. He turned to leave when Elrohir spoke up.
"We will watch Estel for a few minutes Ada do not worry."
Elrond smiled at his son as tears formed in the corners of his now weary eyes.
Several minutes passed while Elrohir sat staring at his brother. Estel seemed to stir in his sleep. Elrohir was going to alert the others but he stopped. Legolas was also stirring. He waited holding his breath could they finally be coming around after days.
"Ada! Grandfather! everyone come here quickly!" Elrohir shouted. His yelling alerted Thranduil who was awake in a flash and at his son's side.
Everyone heard the running as Elrond and the others came pounding down the hall. So unlikely for elves to make such a noise. Elrond came into the room, sheer terror in his eyes, he was afraid Estel and Legolas had died while he had been gone.
He was instantly relieved when he saw that Estel and Legolas stirred in their sleep. "Ion nin! wake I know you can do it" Elrond was estatic and he wondered why the somber look on Galadriel's face.
"Why do you look so glum when they seem to be starting to awaken?" he asked her.
"I fear they will only waken for a moment before they leave us to travel to the Halls of Mandos."
"NO You can not be right. Illuvitar would not be so cruel to bring him back to me only to take him away."
Thranduil shook his head Galadriel could not be right. He had to believe in what Elrond was saying.
Legolas opened his eyes and Thranduil's immediately filled with tears. ""My son you have returned to me" he said wrapping his son in a deep embrace.
"Elrond was in a trance as he sat waiting for Estel to open his eyes. When Estel finally did no words would come to him as he held him and wept.
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