Title: The Bonds of Family
Summary: see chapter one
DIsclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Still AU fic, still evil any reviews are welcome.
Now to my wonderful reviewers!
Trinitytheshedevil: You are an evil wench! I will be smiting you OFTEN come tomorrow. You and the dwarf shall share the girl as she has requested you personally, but she will have to wait in line behind the MOOOOOO. eg
Elven Kitten: Thanks, and no it shall not last forever. You know I love the angst!
Beling2: Thanks I love your reviews for they are indepth!
Kaorethein: Yes Estel does draw evilness, and hmm is only the second chapter I can't tell you that! snickers
Estelle1: snickers The Leggy something is near ahem thanks for the review!
Lady Ladreniel: Thanks! I am glad it brought your laughter! It does to me quite often! update for you!
KTRG12489: YW! here you go UPDATE!
Catmint: Long time no see and thanks for the review and the typo clarification.
HarryEstel: Thank you and They BETTER find the elf in your fic and take revenge!
Angel of Imladris: ELrond well he will suffer! Of course!
Elraralia: Thank you, here is an update for you!
Thanks to all who reviewed it makes my day!
now on to the next chapter!
Chapter 2
Estel had flung out of his clothes leaving a trail of grime and grit. As he sank down into the warm water of the tub his whole mind dulled to the soothing scent of the soap. There was nothing like a warm bath, after a hard days ride. He was enjoying himself so much he had not noticed the other three standing there, staring at him now. As he opened his eyes to reach for the towel, one was cast into his face.
"Will you hurry up Estel my stomach is making noises as if it belonged to you." Elladan said, as his brother glared at him.
"Well if you three would kindly wait in the other room, I will be dressed in just a moment.
Estel came out a few minutes later to see three elves sitting on his bed waiting. All looked up to see the freshly washed young man reappear, now fully clothed.
"Alright we can go now and eat, for I am starving and wish to get my hands on whatever Galathian has cooked.
"Estel are you going to comb that mess called your hair?" Legolas queried.
"Why bother there is nothing I can do with it. It has grown too long while we were away this month, and I have no time or desire to get a haircut before dinner."
Legolas looked at his friend and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Will you allow me to fix it then?"
"As you wish oh mighty Prince."
Legolas glared, but grabbed the brush handed to him by Elrohir. He yanked at the tangles as Estel cried out. "If you would comb it once in a while it would not be so bad. Do not worry I will be done soon." Legolas continued brushing until Estel's hair lay upon his shoulders now tangle free. He took several strands of hair in his hands and began to expertly braid Estel's hair. Never had Estel allowed this to be done, but when he heard gasps coming from the twins he wondered what Legolas had done wrong. He jumped up as Legolas called that he was finished and ran to the mirror.
When Estel looked in he saw himself staring back. What shocked him was that if he had pointy ears, he would look exactly like an elf with his hair braided this way. "Legolas I never.... I can't believe it, and if you laugh I will throttle you; that I promise Dan."
Elladan normally would have laughed at his brother's expense, but he was so amazed at how much Estel looked like an elf, he could not reply .
Estel shrugged it off and all four of them went down to join Elrond in the dining hall. Elrohir pushed open the doors and there sat his father. "I see you all made it back and alot nicer smelling if I do say so." His words were caught in his throat as he laid eyes on Estel. There stood his son, but yet he looked so much like an elf. He wore the clothes of an elf of Imladris, and now his hair was in the traditional braids worn by Elrond and family.
"I am sorry Lord Elrond I did not know it would displease you." Legolas said hanging his head.
Elrond turned to the elf of Mirkwood and grabbed him into a quick hug. "This has made my entire week. My Estel looks like an elf, my goodness who would have known.
Estel smiled at his father and sent a silent thank you to Legolas. Each sat down and prepared themselves for Galathian's cooking. Estel sat at his chair trying to be an adult about it, but his stomach was winning the battle as he whined. "Where is she Ada?"
"Who do you speak of Estel" Elrond said with quirked eyebrows.
Estel sighed," Galathian of course, I have thought of nothing but her cooking since last night."
Elrond cleared his throat as if to make a big speech. "I am sorry to say that Galathian has sailed to Valinor while you were gone. Her brother was killed in an orc raid, and she was overcome with grief. She did say she would see you all again, and to give her thanks for many years of happiness."
Estel crouched down in his chair, not really hungry after that speech. All of them would see her again, except for him. It was his mortality that caused him the most grief here in this elven realm. His thoughts were disturbed as a she elf walked into the room carrying a tray with fresh vension on it smothered in gravy. Estel glanced up at the new she elf who was taking his Galathian's place with a look of dread, only to be met with a smile. She placed the tray down, and was about to leave when Lord Elrond halted her.
"I would like to introduce you to my sons Tereil," She bowed to them each and then was introduced to Legolas. Once again she bowed and ran back to the kitchen.
"Not very talkative is she" Elladan said munching on the vension and potatoes.
"She is very talkative, and you would have noticed had you not all been gawking at her like she was an orc."
"We are sorry" came the replies from all of them. Estel finally shook himself from his stupor and glanced at the vension. His hunger won out and he dived into his plate. The vension was some of the best he had ever tasted, so tender it fell of the fork. He quickly made his plate clean and had sat back full.
"Estel it seems you have finished in record time."
"I could not eat another bite Ada. It was quite good."
"So you would not care for any of this chocolate cake?" came the voice of Tereil coming in holding a three layer cake dripping with chocolate icing.
Estel's eyes bulged and he almost fell face first into the plate. Noticing his mouth was hanging open he closed it.
"I am sorry but Lord Elrond did say that you enjoyed it, and I wanted to make something special for your return."
"Hannon le Tereil. It truly is one of the best looking cakes I have ever seen."
The she elf smiled as she knew she had just won half the battle with the human. Next would be to totally break down his defences until he trusted her completely, and then she could set her plan in order.,
Summary: see chapter one
DIsclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Still AU fic, still evil any reviews are welcome.
Now to my wonderful reviewers!
Trinitytheshedevil: You are an evil wench! I will be smiting you OFTEN come tomorrow. You and the dwarf shall share the girl as she has requested you personally, but she will have to wait in line behind the MOOOOOO. eg
Elven Kitten: Thanks, and no it shall not last forever. You know I love the angst!
Beling2: Thanks I love your reviews for they are indepth!
Kaorethein: Yes Estel does draw evilness, and hmm is only the second chapter I can't tell you that! snickers
Estelle1: snickers The Leggy something is near ahem thanks for the review!
Lady Ladreniel: Thanks! I am glad it brought your laughter! It does to me quite often! update for you!
KTRG12489: YW! here you go UPDATE!
Catmint: Long time no see and thanks for the review and the typo clarification.
HarryEstel: Thank you and They BETTER find the elf in your fic and take revenge!
Angel of Imladris: ELrond well he will suffer! Of course!
Elraralia: Thank you, here is an update for you!
Thanks to all who reviewed it makes my day!
now on to the next chapter!
Chapter 2
Estel had flung out of his clothes leaving a trail of grime and grit. As he sank down into the warm water of the tub his whole mind dulled to the soothing scent of the soap. There was nothing like a warm bath, after a hard days ride. He was enjoying himself so much he had not noticed the other three standing there, staring at him now. As he opened his eyes to reach for the towel, one was cast into his face.
"Will you hurry up Estel my stomach is making noises as if it belonged to you." Elladan said, as his brother glared at him.
"Well if you three would kindly wait in the other room, I will be dressed in just a moment.
Estel came out a few minutes later to see three elves sitting on his bed waiting. All looked up to see the freshly washed young man reappear, now fully clothed.
"Alright we can go now and eat, for I am starving and wish to get my hands on whatever Galathian has cooked.
"Estel are you going to comb that mess called your hair?" Legolas queried.
"Why bother there is nothing I can do with it. It has grown too long while we were away this month, and I have no time or desire to get a haircut before dinner."
Legolas looked at his friend and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Will you allow me to fix it then?"
"As you wish oh mighty Prince."
Legolas glared, but grabbed the brush handed to him by Elrohir. He yanked at the tangles as Estel cried out. "If you would comb it once in a while it would not be so bad. Do not worry I will be done soon." Legolas continued brushing until Estel's hair lay upon his shoulders now tangle free. He took several strands of hair in his hands and began to expertly braid Estel's hair. Never had Estel allowed this to be done, but when he heard gasps coming from the twins he wondered what Legolas had done wrong. He jumped up as Legolas called that he was finished and ran to the mirror.
When Estel looked in he saw himself staring back. What shocked him was that if he had pointy ears, he would look exactly like an elf with his hair braided this way. "Legolas I never.... I can't believe it, and if you laugh I will throttle you; that I promise Dan."
Elladan normally would have laughed at his brother's expense, but he was so amazed at how much Estel looked like an elf, he could not reply .
Estel shrugged it off and all four of them went down to join Elrond in the dining hall. Elrohir pushed open the doors and there sat his father. "I see you all made it back and alot nicer smelling if I do say so." His words were caught in his throat as he laid eyes on Estel. There stood his son, but yet he looked so much like an elf. He wore the clothes of an elf of Imladris, and now his hair was in the traditional braids worn by Elrond and family.
"I am sorry Lord Elrond I did not know it would displease you." Legolas said hanging his head.
Elrond turned to the elf of Mirkwood and grabbed him into a quick hug. "This has made my entire week. My Estel looks like an elf, my goodness who would have known.
Estel smiled at his father and sent a silent thank you to Legolas. Each sat down and prepared themselves for Galathian's cooking. Estel sat at his chair trying to be an adult about it, but his stomach was winning the battle as he whined. "Where is she Ada?"
"Who do you speak of Estel" Elrond said with quirked eyebrows.
Estel sighed," Galathian of course, I have thought of nothing but her cooking since last night."
Elrond cleared his throat as if to make a big speech. "I am sorry to say that Galathian has sailed to Valinor while you were gone. Her brother was killed in an orc raid, and she was overcome with grief. She did say she would see you all again, and to give her thanks for many years of happiness."
Estel crouched down in his chair, not really hungry after that speech. All of them would see her again, except for him. It was his mortality that caused him the most grief here in this elven realm. His thoughts were disturbed as a she elf walked into the room carrying a tray with fresh vension on it smothered in gravy. Estel glanced up at the new she elf who was taking his Galathian's place with a look of dread, only to be met with a smile. She placed the tray down, and was about to leave when Lord Elrond halted her.
"I would like to introduce you to my sons Tereil," She bowed to them each and then was introduced to Legolas. Once again she bowed and ran back to the kitchen.
"Not very talkative is she" Elladan said munching on the vension and potatoes.
"She is very talkative, and you would have noticed had you not all been gawking at her like she was an orc."
"We are sorry" came the replies from all of them. Estel finally shook himself from his stupor and glanced at the vension. His hunger won out and he dived into his plate. The vension was some of the best he had ever tasted, so tender it fell of the fork. He quickly made his plate clean and had sat back full.
"Estel it seems you have finished in record time."
"I could not eat another bite Ada. It was quite good."
"So you would not care for any of this chocolate cake?" came the voice of Tereil coming in holding a three layer cake dripping with chocolate icing.
Estel's eyes bulged and he almost fell face first into the plate. Noticing his mouth was hanging open he closed it.
"I am sorry but Lord Elrond did say that you enjoyed it, and I wanted to make something special for your return."
"Hannon le Tereil. It truly is one of the best looking cakes I have ever seen."
The she elf smiled as she knew she had just won half the battle with the human. Next would be to totally break down his defences until he trusted her completely, and then she could set her plan in order.,