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Twang........thud
Twang....... Thud
"You know you're really good at archery" smirked Estelas from where he was leaning against a tree on the edge of the archery area.
"Well thank you dear brother"
Twang.....thud
"Have you come to annoy me for a reason" inquired Legolas as he notched another arrow to his bow.
"Well now that you mention yes, about.......Lucianna"
Twang........AHHHHHHH
"Oops" cringed Legolas "Sorry Master Findel" Legolas called to the elf he had nearly struck with his stray arrow.
"Nice one you just nearly assassinated the weapons master" Estelas jumped as an arrow imbedded its self in the ground inches from his left foot.
"I see I have touched on a touchy subject" Estelas grinned as he removed the arrow from the ground and handed it back to Legolas.
"Let's cut right to it, I obviously can see that you are developing feelings for Lucianna and I think you should do something about it"
"Do you now" replied Legolas dryly, as the two princes made their way back up to the palace. As they reached the main entrance Legolas made straight past it.
"We not going in?" asked the confused crown prince.
"Nope"
"Why not may I ask?"
"I'm going to see a friend"
"Does this friend happen to be tall, brown and sprout branches?"
"One and the same" Legolas replied with a smirk as he leaped into the tall oak.
He placed his hand on the bark and felt his brother do the same.
"Greetings dear princes" whispered the tree its leaves rustling in delight at having the two princes in its branches.
"Greetings" the princes returned.
"How do you fare today?"
"We fare well thank you, although this youngster here is having elleth trouble"
Replied Estelas ducking a swipe from Legolas as the tree's nearby listening rustled in laughter.
"Well my young prince, my advice is follow your heart where ever it may lead"
"Easier said than done"
"Well what would your darling mother have said, don't tell me you hardly knew her you spend many a day asking me questions about her prince-ling"
At this Estelas looked at his brother shocked, Legolas turned slightly pink smiling sheepishly
"Ah I see your older brother did not know about our conversations, do not feel embarrassed little one I knew your mother and you were but an elfling when she passed and I think your brother has a right to know that you lament only having but a necklace to remind you of her"
"Your right wise tree, I am glad I know because there was me thinking I knew all there was to know about my littlest brother"
"I thank you for telling him but we should return for the noon meal"
"Fare thee well beloved princes I hope I can talk to you again soon Prince Estelas as well as your other siblings."
"I will try and encourage them Mistress Oak"
"Fare thee well young Prince no doubt you will speak to me again soon"
"That I will, farewell"
With that the two Princes gracefully leapt from the tree and headed to the great hall.
On the way Estelas turned to speak but was cut off by Legolas.
"Don't, not yet I don't want to talk just now"
That said the two Princes's carried on walking in silence.
Upon entering the hall they were shocked to find the main table empty except for Lucianna who was evidently waiting for them, she swiftly walked to them and before they could enquire as to the absence of their family. Lucianna spoke first
"Your ada requests you presence in his study Telithia and Lauron are already there apparently an important letter just arrived from Rivendell bearing terrible news."
With out replying the two brothers' ran to their father's study dreading the news as they were good friends with Elrond and his family and hoped they were all ok. Elrond's children and Thranduil's children had become firm friends after both their mother's had sailed across the sea. When they reached the study they didn't bother knocking but barged straight in. Their father was sitting behind his desk a grave look on his face, Lauron stood with his back to them by the window and Telithia sat by the fireplace tears sparkling in her eyes.
"Ada?" Estelas asked taking a step towards their father's desk.
"Elrond has just sent word that one of the twins has been gravely injured after one of their hunts against the orc's"
"Which one?" Legolas asked
"Elladan, supposedly he threw him self in front of a weapon meant for Elrohir, Elrond has requested that Estelas, Lauron, Legolas and Lucianna if she chooses to ride to Imladris to help in any way they can and to escort Arwen from Lothlorien."
"Of course we will go, but why is Telithia not going?" Legolas asked.
"I have been asked but I have refused to, I do not want to see more heart ache and besides one heir must stay behind and you boys were much closer than I was with them." Telithia explained as she excused herself and fled from the room, leaving behind her an awkward silence.
"Erm, we will leave at dawn for Lorien Ada, I will go speak with Master Findel now about sparing a couple of warrior's for the guard" With that Estelas turned and left the room also. Lauron then turned from the window with a unreadable expression on his face.
"I will go speak with the cook about supplies" And he too left.
"Well I do believe those two just stole me excuses for leaving" Legolas joked trying to lighten the mood.
"Are you sure you do not mind going ion?"
"Ada I can't hide forever, I will face my fears and I want to do this for Arwen she is going to need someone and last time we visited Lothlorien Lucianna, me and Arwen got on really well."
"If you are sure then ion." With that Thranduil stood and embraced Legolas and placed a kiss on his brow.
"Go be off with you and pack, and also telling Lucianna would be a good idea"
"Yes Ada" Legolas then too took his leave and headed to his room where he knew Lucianna would be waiting for news of what has occurred.
Ada-Father
ion- son