Chapter 21

Elrohir paced restlessly in the small room, worry or his twin swiftly growing.

"Will you just stop pacing for one minute; surely you'll wear the floor in if you continue. You're making me nauseous." Estel moaned.

"I'm just worried; we haven't seen or heard anything about Dan since he stormed off. That was this morning. It is now evening." Elrohir snapped.

Suddenly Orophin burst into the room, "sorry to disturb you," he spoke breathlessly, "but my brother found Elladan, he had been attacked by Orcs and was badly outnumbered."

Orcs. Outnumbered. Nothing else registered in Elrohir's mind. "Where is he? Is he alright?" he demanded.

"I don't know, I'll take you to him if you want. Follow me."

"He'll be alright Ro, he's strong." Estel tried to calm his older brother's fears.

"I know...but..." he trailed off seeing they were outside their brother's room.

As the brothers walked into the room they were met by Galadriel who smiled softly.

"How is he?" Elrohir blurted.

"He is fine," she assured, "I received a message from Mirkwood earlier."

"Mirkwood? Is Legolas...?" Estel ventured.

"Legolas is well; he thought you would worry so he sent a message saying he managed to get home safely."

"That is good." Elrohir was a little relieved, knowing his friend was alright.

"Go on in, he'll wake up soon." Galadriel smiled and left the brothers alone.

Elladan stirred a short while later, looking into the concerned faces of his brothers. He found his arm has bound close to his chest and also felt the subtle feeling of Vilya easing his pains.

"Legolas is safe," Elrohir told him.

"Good." Elladan nodded, not looking at his brother.

"You're lucky Haldir found you when he did..."

"Lucky?" Elladan growled, "he purposely shot me just for own back. Probably killed the others and grabbed me to save himself. You know we don't get on. We never have and never will."

"Calm down Dan." Estel sat by him.

"You two rested up?" he asked, they nodded, "alright, we'll leave for home tomorrow." Elrohir was about to protest, "No, we have stayed from home for long enough. We cannot depend on Glorfindel and Erestor to look after our responsibility forever you know."

"I know but..."

"Elrohir, we have to go home. I feel well enough to travel, it will not take us long to get home. You are a competent healer yourself should something go wrong, and Estel can hold his own, I have faith in you both my brothers." He smiled softly pulling them both into a tight embrace, "so don't get too comfy, we are leaving in the morning." He smiled tiredly.

"Come on Estel, someone is getting too old to stay up late." Elrohir smirked and was hit by a flying pillow.

"You are only younger by mere minute's brother." Elladan grinned as Elrohir led Estel out of the room.