chapter 2
The meeting itself, in Hîrsá's opinion was the most tedious thing she could think of. All they had done was talk about old problems, the new threats, ways to make an alliance, and every other thing she could think of to make her yawn. 'Hîrsá,' Elladan nudged sharply seeing she was falling to sleep.
'Sorry.' She muttered straightening up a little receiving an amused glance from Elrond as they stood at the far end of the table behind the most boring man in Middle Earth.
'That is settled then.' Elrond nodded finally announcing the end of the meeting, 'would you join us for dinner?' he asked the man, Hîrsá and Elrohir shook their heads mouthing pleadings of no, they had enough of being bored.
'It would be an honour Lord Elrond.' He smiled.
Hîrsá sighed softly; she was already bored to tears listening to his voice, but now...
'Hîrsá.' Elrond pulled her from her thoughts, 'how are you doing?'
'Bored,' she answered in Elvish, 'several times over.'
'Really? You looked like you were really enjoying yourself in there.' He smiled.
'Yeah, it was real fun, what is it with humans? Do they like the sound of their own voices or something? They just go on and on and on and on and on...'
'You mean like you're doing now?' he smiled.
'No, worse than me.'
'I have to agree,' he admitted softly, 'formal meetings like that one are the most tedious things there are...' he was cut off when someone entered the large corridors.
Hîrsá grinned seeing the familiar figure of shaded green travelling clothes, covered by a soil brown cloak, the being pulled the hood down to reveal long blond silky hair which clung to his face.
'Legolas.' She called running into his arms.
'Hîrsá.' Elrond called sharply unsuccessfully containing a smile.
'Hi Hîrsá, it has been a long time.' The prince smiled.
'Legolas.' The twins grinned in unison.
'You look a little wet my friend.' Elladan noted.
'Prince Legolas, it is good to see you again,' Elrond said, being more formal, 'please, make yourself at home, your rooms shall be ready soon for you to stay as long as you will.'
'I thank you for your kindness Lord Elrond. And as for the wet comment,' he turned to the elder twin, 'you would look a little wet if you had been through at least five different storms.' He grinned.
'Want to dry off before you come to dinner?' Elrohir asked.
'No I think I may go in like this,' he indicated to his soaked state.
'Dinner will be served shortly,' Elrond told them, leading the man to the dining hall; the four younger elves were left to talk alone.
'Who was that?' Legolas asked eyeing the man carefully.
'Oh some man from a human settlement nearby. There has been much trouble between us lately and they finally decided to sort it out between them.' Elladan explained.
'And we were forced to sit and listen to them go on for hours.' Hîrsá added.
'I know the feeling; father has been forcing me to attend more council meetings lately. I would much rather be doing border patrols and taking out some more orcs than listening to a group of lords talking about what needs to be done.' Legolas agreed.
'Speaking of what needs to be done, are we going to eat?' Elrohir asked.
'If it will shut you up then yes.' Elladan grinned dodging a hand from his twin.
'I'll join you shortly,' Legolas called heading for his rooms.