Disclaimer: Tolkien's masterpiece. I'm just messing around with it.  

Author's Notes:

Just to say that progress is snail pace…got a major science assignment. It will take four months to do!!! (This is true, it has to have a minimum requirement of three months of effort) I swear teachers are trying to kill me…

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Cherryfaerie: Nup. No slash. Just a reminder, I go for deep male and male friendships. Guys can be great friends but still not be gay. There won't be any romance in this story I think.  I can't write romance for the life of me.

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More…Legolas' thoughts are in italics.

**In Imladris, Gardens**

"We pulled it off!" Elladan jumped excitedly.

"It worked…" Elrohir said in surprise.

"AGAIN!" both of the twins laughed.

"I wonder how many times we have used that classic trick on Ada!" Elladan said mischievously. "I never thought it could work more than once."

"So, what do you want to do Legolas?" Elrohir asked.

"I dunno," Legolas mumbled. He could feel his ears growing hot. I don't know any games. Father wouldn't let me play with other people.

"Why don't you suggest a Mirkwood game?" Elladan said. "I'd love to see what different stuff you play." 

"I dunno. I didn't usually play anything," Legolas said.

"Ummm okay," Elrohir said. He could feel Legolas' stiffening.

"Want to prank Glorfindel again bro?" Elladan beamed impishly.

"Yes," Elrohir agreed. "Didn't you think this morning was so funny?"

The twins howled, rolling on the ground.

"I can't believe you can up with the idea to mess up Glorfindel's diary!" Elladan said, slapping his brother on the back.

"Well, I thought that your room was right next to his and easy to get into!" Elrohir responded.

"Did you see the look on Ada's face?"

"Better yet, the look on Glorfindel's face…"

They laughed again.

"Why say you, Legolas, to another prank?" Elrohir asked.

Legolas was unsure. "Will you get in trouble?"

"Nah…he'll let us off…" Elladan said.

"…eventually…" Elrohir said.

Legolas still looked uncertain.

"Come on…It'll be harmless ok? I promise it will be," Elladan persuaded. "Lighten up."

"I've never done it before," Legolas frowned.

"We can teach you then…it will be lots of fun…" Elrohir offered.

"Okay," Legolas agreed. I want to have some fun. It doesn't hurt to try things…I'm with the sons of Elrond. They promised it wouldn't be harmful. It was pretty funny this morning. Legolas smiled.

"Let's race to the fountain…" Elladan suggested.

All three of them ran as fast as they could, laughing as they went.

**In Mirkwood, Throne Room**

Meleris bowed to Thranduil. "My great King of Mirkwood, I am at your service."

The king ignored the greeting, launching straight into business. "I have come to a decision regarding the writing of the statement. How are you going along?"

"To tell you the truth, we have not yet started on it, My King," Meleris said nervously.

"This will not be good news for you then," the King replied in a displeased tone. "I have decided, after consulting my advisors, that it would be best that we do not waste time. The statement has to be ready in one day. Two days have already passed, today is the third. I expect that the investigation would be over and done with as soon as possible because I have other matters to deal with. I will allow three days for the investigation so that the whole thing would be over in a week. It makes no sense to make the process more prolonged."

"My king-"

"There is no room to argue," the King's voice boomed authoritatively.

"My king-" Meleris attempted again.

"I have already made the decision."

"But-"

"Do NOT argue with me!" the King commanded. "That is an ORDER. Have the statement ready in one day. Good day."

Meleris closed his mouth, his lips in a thin line. This was the only indication of his displeasure. He bowed stiffly and left, his footsteps clicking heavily on the marbled floor.  

**In Imladris, Fountain**

Legolas was glad to be outside. I love the feeling of fresh air and being free. Legolas closed his eyes.

"Ok…games first or a prank?" Elladan asked, assuming the role of a leader.

After a pause Elrohir said, "Games…we can prank later when we have to go inside."

"Legolas?" Elladan asked.

"Um…sure…games." Legolas looked at Elrohir. "Whatever you say."

"What do you want to play 'Ro?"

"How about Seek 'Dan?" The twin returned the affectionate use of his nickname. They had called each other that when they were younger as they grew up, the name stuck.

"Good choice. It will be even more fun because Legolas is here," Elladan smiled excitedly.

Legolas looked anxious. "I don't know how to play Seek."

"Don't worry. The rules are…" Elrohir explained the rules of hide and seek patiently. "The only boundaries are no rooms and no further than the tenth tree from this fountain. The large tree over there…" Elrohir pointed to a majestic oak. "…is home or bar. You can't hide there. The person who is "in" counts to a hundred there. If I don't find you within half an hour, you have to try and run home before I tag you. You can hide in the gardens all around this area."

"When the person who is "in" finds you, you have to help them find the last person. That person is then "in" and then we start a new game," Elladan finished.

The elder twin turned around and selected two shiny pebbles from the bottom of the fountain.  One was an ordinary black and the other was a brilliant green stone with flecks of purple. Elladan put the rocks behind his back, changing the order and then he held his fists out.

"Which hand Legolas?"

"Both," Legolas answered confidently. I know this question. Both of his hands have the rocks inside them! Legolas looked elated because he was proud that he finally figured it out.

"Legolas?" Elrohir said nicely. "You can only choose one hand because you are trying to guess which hand has the pretty rock inside it."

"I don't understand. Why? I though Seek was about hiding…" Legolas was confused. 

"We haven't started the game yet. We are about to. You have to choose a hand. If you are right in guessing which hand has the pretty rock, Elladan is "in." If you are wrong, I am "in." This is a fair way of starting the game," Elrohir said enduringly. "Do you understand?'

Legolas paused and then nodded.

"Which hand Legolas?" Elladan repeated. "Left or right is fine. Alright?"

"Right," Legolas answered.

"Right?" Elladan asked.

"Right." Legolas agreed.

"Wait," Elrohir interrupted. "Do you mean right right or right RIGHT?"

"Huh?" Legolas and Elladan said at the same time.

"I meant right…"

The twins groaned.

"…as in opposite of left," Legolas finished. "Am I…"

The twins sighed in relief.

"…right?" Legolas smiled mischievously.

Elladan and Elrohir said, "RIGHT."

Elladan uncovered his left hand, revealing a black rock. "He was right," he said to Elrohir.

They all laughed.

"I'm "in." I will count to a hundred. Remember, you can't hide at home…" Elladan added. "One…two…three…"

Elrohir and Legolas were already gone, leaving Elladan resting on the huge tree, counting aloud with his eyes closed.

Legolas ran towards the garden before stopping. What was wrong? Nothing at all. He was playing with children his age. He had friends. He felt loved. Everything was ALRIGHT.  

Please Review! Just in case you haven't figured it out Seek is the Elven version of Hide-and-Seek…but then you guys are pretty smart :)