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Chapter 5

Soft laughter drifted from the little group of elves across from the storyteller, Elrond smiled and shifted his gaze to his sleeping son.

The boy had been asleep for about an hour now and Elrond was much grateful, Aragorn had not slept well at all. His headaches had been growing steadily worse and he had not been able to slumber, save if the elven lord drugged him, and he hated to do that. He knew that it was not good for the growing child.

"Tell us another, Elrond." Thranduil chided, for even though the storyteller across the room was telling of an exciting battle between and elf and a balrog, Thranduil felt he and Legolas needed a happier tale.

"Well, there was once- when Estel had just come to live with us. Elladan and Elrohir had not taken care of a toddler in years." Elrond started to laugh. "So, they thought that maybe if they gave him chocolate the whole night, maybe he would behave."

Thranduil started to chuckle and Legolas smiled.

"Well, I returned home to the most sickly child I had ever met, and it was all because of a little too much chocolate. I swore never to let Elladan and Elrohir take care of him again." the elf lord shook his head and looked lovingly at the young man who slept peacefully in the chair.

"You can put him in bed if you like, we will wait here." He looked up to see the elven king smiling at him, fatherly recognition in his eyes.

"Thank you." The half-elf said sincerely. "But, no. I fear if I put him in his bed, he will waken. I could not stand to wake him up, it would break my heart."

"I say, he must be quite a busy lad to need so much sleep." Elrond, not knowing what to say, just nodded, but then decided to correct himself.

"Well, his headaches have grown worse and that has kept him from sleeping as he should."

The elf king nodded in understanding as Legolas cuddled next to him, happy to be in his father's warmth.

Within moments, the younger elf was asleep, next to his father and smiling as pleasant dreams enveloped his mind.

"You have quite an extraordinary son, Thranduil." Elrond motioned towards the young archer.

Thranduil smiled and brought a gentle hand through his son's locks. "Yes, he is." the king nodded towards the young man. "You do as well. Your boy, there, has single handedly watched out for our well-being."

Elrond smiled and placed a hand on the boy's cheek. "Yes, he does seem to enjoy the responsibility." Estel whimpered as another nightmare came, Elrond sighed, deeply weary of the boy's troubles.

How he wished that all this could be washed away, he wished he could cure the young man of every ailment. But he could not, he knew because he had tried.

"Well-" Thranduil smiled and gathered his son up in his strong arms, holding him close. " I think I will take Legolas to bed, he will have a busy day tomorrow, no doubt."

"Yes, he will. Rest well." Elrond said grinning as the elven king exited the hall, his son in his strong embrace.

Careful not to disrupt Aragorn anymore, Elrond stood to his feet and looked about the busy hall.

Many elflings were crowded in a corner and listening as the storyteller told and Glorfindel, who had now awoken, acted it out.

All the children had always wanted to be like the strong and mighty elf lord. And so they listened to him with great respect and wonder.

Chuckling at the pride in the balrog-slayers eyes, Elrond walked out of the hall and went to his room, pondering on how hard the next few weeks would turn.

The next morning dawned bright and joyful, though normal life continued, everyone was a happy as they had been.

Legolas sighed as he jumped upon the table as Elrond grabbed a cup and some herbs.

Aragorn stood in the corner, the circles under his eyes had lessened some; but he yawned frequently and slumped a bit.

Thranduil, once again, did not seem to notice. He was too busy making sure his son was comfortable.

"Lord Thranduil," the king turned to Lord Elrond and nodded.

"Yes, milord?"

"I am going to speak to Legolas, I want HIM to answer. Understood?"

The prince paled slightly and Thranduil turned to argue, but saw the authoritive fire in the elf lord's eyes.

"No, Legolas will answer me himself. If you want this to be successful, then you will listen to me, if you AT ALL answer for him, I will have Estel escort you out. Am I clear?"

Estel smiled, as the elven king stammered.

"Well?" Elrond asked again, leveling his gaze upon the king. "Am-I-clear?" the elf lord asked slowly, pronouncing each word elegantly.

"As a wine glass." Thranduil bowed his head, thoughts of what might happen coming and leaving faster than he could control.

"Wonderful! Now, Prince Legolas, or just Legolas? What do you prefer lad?"

Breathing deeply, the prince looked at his father for an answer, but found Thranduil was not looking at him, his head was still bowed.

The younger elf straightened his back and pretended to pull a crown from his head, then throw it away.

Elrond smiled, pleased with such quick progress. "Legolas it is then." he said as he poured a bit of water into a cup and pulled bits of herbs, dropping them into the cup. "Estel?"

The young man was at his side in an instant head bowed in respect. "Yes, Ada?"

The elf lord smiled and turned his head to look at the boy. "Would you please get Legolas's bow and quiver along with his knife?"

"Yes, father." Thranduil watched as the man left running for their room.

"Bow and quiver." he repeated again, quickly opening the door and stepped in, he ran forward.

Not even realizing that someone else had been occupying the room and might have moved things around, he still acted as though he could see the room.

Therefore, he was not ready when his middle collided with something hard, he flipped forward and the thing he had collided rocked over, sending him sprawling.

Suddenly a smack and a crack and all his senses faded. The last thing he felt was a sickening pain as the object he had run into fell hard on his middle back and legs.

That last flare of pain sent his aching body into unconsciousness, no one noticed he was missing.

TBC

SO! Here we are with another chapter! Will Estel's secret be found out? OR will he be spared the humiliation that he is sure will come if told Thranduil? We'll see, next time on chapter 6!!! PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!! R&R!!!!!

Oh, and the reason it hurt so bad was because of he fell at an odd angle and he lost consciousness because he hit his head. Just an FYI.

Ok, onto those WONDERFUL reviews I got last and the time before. I will JUST be answering questions and maybe saying thanks to a few people because of my time cut short. Thanks!!! Don't forget to review!!!!!!!

Haha! That is funny Elven Kitten!!!!! My dad kinda does that. He calls Legolas a fairy a lot. Poor guy. I am not a big fan of Orlie, but that isn't nice. He's definitely not ugly!!! Well, I just told my dad while I am in Mexico he could update my stories. But he said he would be good. J Thanks for reviewing!!!

Congrats, marbienl! You had the longest review in the history of this story!! Hehe! Of course, people could eventually beat that. I am glad you had so much to say!!! Yes, I agree on all points. And yes, Aragorn has been blind for approximately 18 years. So he would have quite a bit of practice in these areas. Plus, Elrond (As you will find out in the next chapter) has kept everything (furniture and stuff like that.) well organized so that Aragorn can know his home as well as if he could see it. It helps them all. That way, no one has to help him around the house and they do not have to be too incredibly worried about him hurting himself. And yes, he has been trained by Glorfindel, Elladan, and Elrohir, so he has quite a bit of practice in that as well. Gosh! All of you have such GREAT ideas!!!!! I want to use that! Unfortunately, that is not exactly how it happens, and I have already written this story to chapter 17. So, it's a little late to change major things. Sorry. Yes, I was very proud of that part as well. Legolas is still not quite sure about Aragorn. It will take a bit more time. Oh yes, I believe that can happen, and I would have used that, except that is part of why Legolas lost his voice. But anyway, I better let you go. Sorry that was sooo long a reply! Hope you keep reviewing! I love your review!!! It was sooo sweet!!!!

Yes, BabeyRachey. You would think so. But Thranduil, as of now, is so consumed on helping his son, that the world around him is a bit blurry otherwise. You know, like when children get hurt, there parents do not care about other children for the moment. Just there own child. Well Thranduil is going through that a bit. And the fact that honor and royalty are what he lives for. He does not want to falsely call Estel blind or accuse him of having any other disability. Thanks for your review!!! Sorry that was so long! Please review in the future, I love to hear on what you think!!!!!

Thank you Koretta! I am glad you like the title. I wanted to nae it that because whenever I type in blind in the title box. It always come up with names that have nothing to do with physical blindness. So that makes me a bit angry! And it does also have meaning later on. grins I am glad you love it sooooo much!!!!! Review again!!! J

No, he is not, but I explained that above in BabeyRachey's reply, Lady Laswen. So if you want to read above, it will tell you exactly why.

Yes, much more than Thranduil!!! Hehe! Thanks Ellrohan!!!!!! Don't forget to do your homework!!!!! J

Legolas wrote just basically that he though Estel was odd and that he did not look right, Siltoekee!!!! Hope that helped!!!! Please keep reviewing!!!!

Wicked grin to Lyndahoyland We'll see.

Oh my gosh! How missed your threats and begging Ymmas Sirron!!!! Haha! I love your new name for Legolas. snickers Leggings! LOL! Anyway, shrieks NO! Don't do it!!!! Not the mace!!!!! Gollum voice IT burns!!!! IT burns us it does!!!!! Hehe! Review again!!!!!!

Sorry, Jadesaber. I did not mean to do that. GOSH! How did I do that. I must have been tired. shrugs well, I am working harder to correct things I mess up. Thanks for telling me!!!! J Review again!!!!

Well, I did not. But I believe it Knight Kenobi of Eryn Lasgalen. However, this is an elven horse and plus, Aragorn has been riding ever since he knew how and the fact that he's got super senses (save his eyes) helps. But I suppose this horse could have been specially trained too. Wouldn't hurt. Thanks!!! Keep reviewing!!!! J

Well, Nienna Coamenel, I don't write slash. If that is what you mean? They will (if they ever do) become best friends and almost brothers. But they might not get the chance. wicked grin

Sorry Karri. He merely wrote that he thinks Elrond's youngest son is a bit odd and seems sort of stuck-up. (Because of the fact that Aragorn never looks Legolas straight in the eye.) I thought about it afterwards and I should have had him read it aloud or something. Sorry for the confusion. I hope you continue to read and review!!! J

Ok, glad you all like it sooo much!!! Oh my gosh!! I already have 50 reviews!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool is that?! Well, keep them comin' guys!!!!! Any questions will be answered next chapter!! Toodles!!!!

P.S. For those of you who reviewed and I did not reply too, God bless you all! I am sorry, but I have gotten so many, I have to pick and choose what needs replied to and what can go without. Thanks so much! And I hope you review again!!!!!!!