Title: The Bonds of family
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Longer chapter, any reviews will be welcome, and flames will amuse me
Now to my reviewers! you make my day, and bring a smile to my face!
Estelle1: Of course she is, she cannot be the villian of not snickers
Kaorethein: Yesssss the summary was vague as not to give it away heehee
Trinitytheshedevil: SHe should soooooo die, but will she? ahem you already know the answer
Lady Landreniel: Yes water to the face is kinda abrupt, ahem Most of the time you overlook what is right under your nose.
Zammy: Has updated!!!! Wheeeeee
ANgel of Imladris: You shall find out in about 2 more chapters I think why she is doing it, also all my fics are stand alones except my HP one which will have a sequel.
grumpy: Yes Estel has given his faith in one that is evil it seems.
Elven Kitten: LMAO! I used the frying pan in the HP fic LMAO! ahem but yes shall need the evil elf for awhile longer.
Joslin: dun dun dun here is an update, but I have not yet revealed what she is up to
Beling2: Legolas, he shall feel ba about something that is for sure, and snickers she does need a good shake
HarryEstel: THANKS! I love yours as well.
Kelly Kragen: LOL so many questions, none of the answers are revealed just yet BUT there is some angst for ya!
sielege: thanks! and here is an update for you!
Again I would like to thank you all! Your reviews make my day! Now on with the fic!
Chapter 5
It was a nice day out so they had all enjoyed the walk. Even after growing up here Estel could not get over the beauty of it. Now here in springtime the flowers bloomed everywhere, birds chased one another from tree to tree, as squirrels scampered around foraging for acorns. This to him was paradise, he could imagine no other place that was better.
"Estel did you hear the bet!" Elrohir yelled bringing him out of his trance.
"What bet?" he asked looking sheepish.
"If we win, and I know we will, Legolas must put his hair down, and wear it tied back with a pink ribbon," Elladan chuckled at the image, as Legolas glared.
"If I win" he spoke up. "Then the three of you must wear your hair braided as Mirkwood elves."
"Then we should not lose," Estel said staring at his brothers. Shot after shot hit the targets, with Legolas having a slight lead. It was Estel's turn and he notched his arrow. As he stared at the target it began to blur. All the colors seemed to swirl together; and he felt very faint for a moment. Shaking his head he drew back the bow string and the arrow sailed to the target. When he looked to see where it had hit, he was surprised to see it right next to Legolas'. If the Mirkwood elf hit closer then he would win. All three sons of Elrond held their breaths as he drew back. The arrow sailed true to it's mark and hit the center dead on. There were three groans, as Legolas turned with a grin.
Grumbling, Elladan sat down on the grass while Elrohir did his hair in the Mirkwood braids. Estel sat using several dwarvish curses as he could not get it right without looking. A few seconds later Legolas swatted his hands away as he began to braid his hair. Ten minutes later Estel was donned in warrior braids of Mirkwood. "Laugh and die Legolas," he glared.
Lord Elrond came through the treeline about this time carrying a basket. As he saw Elladan's face twisted in a scowl, he laughed. "I see Legolas has bested you my son."
"Yes he has, and I wish for a rematch after lunch."
"Ah well it seems Teriel has packed enough for a small army." This made them forget their petty anger for a moment, as the basket was opened. Inside were five little bags all marked with each ones name. Elrond passed Elladan his. As Elladan opened it he smiled.
"My favorite Ada, how did Teriel know my favorite was ham."
"I know not my son, it seems she is full of surprises.." Only Legolas knew, and he was amazed as he opened his and saw all the cheeses and fruits.
As Elrond went to hand Estel his he looked at his son. Again his hair was braided, and if not for the ears he would look like an elf. As it were, he reminded Elrond of someone much closer "Estel you do look handsome ion nin. You look so much like," but Elrond did not finish, grabbing his own sandwich and unwrapping it.
"So much like Elros, Ada?"
Elrond dropped his sandwich and smiled. "Yes Estel so much like Elros." The three who had been scowling about the braids an hour before, now did not mind them so much.
After lunch everyone practiced more. Elrond even though "being old" as Estel called him held his own. Estel was becoming tired, and his stomach was feeling queasy. He thought perhaps it was the hot sun, and went over to where the picnic was laid out. There he grabbed his cup, and drank down the last of the juice in it.
An hour later, five very tired people began the walk back. Estel was starting to feel worse, but he would not admit it to the others. He was not about to be hovered over, and restricted to bed. With a false smile he caught up to the rest of them, and placed his arm on Legolas. Legolas turned and seeing his friend made him chuckle.
"What is so funny?" Estel questioned
"Nothing mellon nin, just thinking of you as an elf."
Estel's lips pouted out, and Elladan laughed. "Last one home has to wear a bow in their hair to dinner!" The three elves began to run as Estel whined. "No fair you know I can not keep up." Estel was therefore surprised when his Ada picked him up and took off running. "Ada" Estel quirked.
"I for one do not wish a bow in my hair at dinner, do you?"
"No but, how will we catch them?"
"I did not have Imladris built years ago without knowing a few short cuts."
Estel was giggling like a child as Legolas and Elladan came to a stop in front of him, with Elrohir bringing up the rear. "Estel, but how in Valar's name", but Elladan stopped as he saw the twinkle in his father's eye. Grumbling Elrohir snatched the bow that laid in Estel's outstretched hand. Everyone went up to freshen up before dinner, and now everyone was downstairs laughing at the little blue bow in Elrohir's hair, everyone but Estel.
Elrond finally could wait no longer and stood up to go get his tardy son. Teriel stepped to the door. "If you will allow me Lord Elrond. You may start your dinner, and I will see what keeps Estel."
"Thank you Teriel, and do have him hurry before his food is cold." Teriel bowed and left to get him.
Estel was sitting on the edge of his bed with his eyes closed. Everytime he opened them the room spun, and he felt sick. As Teriel opened the door Estel peeked his eyes open. This was a grave mistake indeed. All of the food from the past two days was now on the floor. His hair was matted down with sweat as he dry heaved still. Teriel turned to go out the door.
"Wait do not tell Ada," he called to Teriel
"Estel, how could I not tell him. You are unwell."
"No, no really I am much better now" he said gripping the side of the bed and trying to stand. Teriel looked as if she might falter. Estel stood up fully now, but his legs were shaking. Teriel went into the washroom and wet a cloth. She smiled as she knew her plan was working. "It shall not be much longer before he falls to the poison" she thought with glee. She quickly masked her smile with a look of concern and went back into the room.
Estel was swaying on his feet and trying to fight off the feeling to just collapse. He took the cloth from Teriel, and wiped the sweat from his brow. Then on shaky legs he left for downstairs. Many times he stopped to keep from falling. He waited outside the door and tried to keep from swaying. As he opened the door, everyone looked up to greet him. He as fast as he could, made his way to his seat. Once in it he no longer felt like he was going to fall flat on his face.
"Well eat up Estel before your brothers devour it all."
He slowly placed some food on his plate, and began with a few bites. Teriel came over to him, and placed a fresh glass of juice in front of him. Estel graciously took it and drank half of it right away. For the rest of the meal he made very few comments, not even one about Elrohir with a bow in his hair.
Elrond stood up from the table. "Come let us all turn in for the night."
Everyone stood up and were getting ready to leave. "Estel are you staying here and sleeping," Elladan joked.
"No" Estel said in almost a whisper. As he stood all color drained from his face, and his brow broke out in a sweat.
"Estel are you alright?" came the worried voice of Elrond. Estel merely turned to him, before falling face first onto the floor, his head smacking off the marble. There was a mad rush to see who would be first to his side, but all moved away as Elrond knelt before his son.
"Estel!, Estel what is wrong, speak to me!" Elrond called out to his son. He had lifted Estel's head and placed it on his lap. Quickly came Elladan with a nice, wet cloth and Elrond took it to wipe the sweat droplets off Estel's brow.
"Ada what is it? What is wrong with Estel?"
"I know not, but come let us get him up to the healing ward where I can have a look at him." The twins ran ahead to alert the healers as Elrond picked up Estel, and cradled him in his arms. Legolas who had been standing very quietly finally spoke. "You can make him well, can you not Lord Elrond?" he said with pleading eyes.
"Let us not worry young one until we know what ails him. It could be a simple cold left unchecked. Legolas did not feel reassured, and when Estel's hand fell from his Ada's shoulder, Legolas grasped it in his own. He did not let his hand go until they reached the healing room, and Estel was placed on the bed.
Blankets were brought in as Estel shivered as if cold. His lips held a blue tinge to them and he kept muttering. Elrond checked him over from head to toe for any signs of injury. When there was none, he gave Estel some tea to let him sleep and sat back. "This puzzles me," he said aloud to himself.
"He will recover won' t he Ada?" Elrohir sniffed.
"Do not worry my sons, he seems to be resting well. Why do you not get some sleep." Reluctantly the twins both got up and glanced one last time at Estel before leaving, after making sure they would be wakened at the first sign of trouble. As the door shut behind them Elrond went over and sat down on the edge of Estel's bed. He carefully swept the hair from his neck, but his hand came to rest on the elvish braids. They had started to come undone in all the chaos. Elrond thought he should take them down, but he just could not bring himself to do it. Estel began to stir in his sleep and opened his eyes, only to see his father's worried face. "Ada?" he choked out.
"Rest Estel, there will be time to talk laster. Rest and recover your strength." Estel did not answer as he had fallen back to sleep.
Until we meet again
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Longer chapter, any reviews will be welcome, and flames will amuse me
Now to my reviewers! you make my day, and bring a smile to my face!
Estelle1: Of course she is, she cannot be the villian of not snickers
Kaorethein: Yesssss the summary was vague as not to give it away heehee
Trinitytheshedevil: SHe should soooooo die, but will she? ahem you already know the answer
Lady Landreniel: Yes water to the face is kinda abrupt, ahem Most of the time you overlook what is right under your nose.
Zammy: Has updated!!!! Wheeeeee
ANgel of Imladris: You shall find out in about 2 more chapters I think why she is doing it, also all my fics are stand alones except my HP one which will have a sequel.
grumpy: Yes Estel has given his faith in one that is evil it seems.
Elven Kitten: LMAO! I used the frying pan in the HP fic LMAO! ahem but yes shall need the evil elf for awhile longer.
Joslin: dun dun dun here is an update, but I have not yet revealed what she is up to
Beling2: Legolas, he shall feel ba about something that is for sure, and snickers she does need a good shake
HarryEstel: THANKS! I love yours as well.
Kelly Kragen: LOL so many questions, none of the answers are revealed just yet BUT there is some angst for ya!
sielege: thanks! and here is an update for you!
Again I would like to thank you all! Your reviews make my day! Now on with the fic!
Chapter 5
It was a nice day out so they had all enjoyed the walk. Even after growing up here Estel could not get over the beauty of it. Now here in springtime the flowers bloomed everywhere, birds chased one another from tree to tree, as squirrels scampered around foraging for acorns. This to him was paradise, he could imagine no other place that was better.
"Estel did you hear the bet!" Elrohir yelled bringing him out of his trance.
"What bet?" he asked looking sheepish.
"If we win, and I know we will, Legolas must put his hair down, and wear it tied back with a pink ribbon," Elladan chuckled at the image, as Legolas glared.
"If I win" he spoke up. "Then the three of you must wear your hair braided as Mirkwood elves."
"Then we should not lose," Estel said staring at his brothers. Shot after shot hit the targets, with Legolas having a slight lead. It was Estel's turn and he notched his arrow. As he stared at the target it began to blur. All the colors seemed to swirl together; and he felt very faint for a moment. Shaking his head he drew back the bow string and the arrow sailed to the target. When he looked to see where it had hit, he was surprised to see it right next to Legolas'. If the Mirkwood elf hit closer then he would win. All three sons of Elrond held their breaths as he drew back. The arrow sailed true to it's mark and hit the center dead on. There were three groans, as Legolas turned with a grin.
Grumbling, Elladan sat down on the grass while Elrohir did his hair in the Mirkwood braids. Estel sat using several dwarvish curses as he could not get it right without looking. A few seconds later Legolas swatted his hands away as he began to braid his hair. Ten minutes later Estel was donned in warrior braids of Mirkwood. "Laugh and die Legolas," he glared.
Lord Elrond came through the treeline about this time carrying a basket. As he saw Elladan's face twisted in a scowl, he laughed. "I see Legolas has bested you my son."
"Yes he has, and I wish for a rematch after lunch."
"Ah well it seems Teriel has packed enough for a small army." This made them forget their petty anger for a moment, as the basket was opened. Inside were five little bags all marked with each ones name. Elrond passed Elladan his. As Elladan opened it he smiled.
"My favorite Ada, how did Teriel know my favorite was ham."
"I know not my son, it seems she is full of surprises.." Only Legolas knew, and he was amazed as he opened his and saw all the cheeses and fruits.
As Elrond went to hand Estel his he looked at his son. Again his hair was braided, and if not for the ears he would look like an elf. As it were, he reminded Elrond of someone much closer "Estel you do look handsome ion nin. You look so much like," but Elrond did not finish, grabbing his own sandwich and unwrapping it.
"So much like Elros, Ada?"
Elrond dropped his sandwich and smiled. "Yes Estel so much like Elros." The three who had been scowling about the braids an hour before, now did not mind them so much.
After lunch everyone practiced more. Elrond even though "being old" as Estel called him held his own. Estel was becoming tired, and his stomach was feeling queasy. He thought perhaps it was the hot sun, and went over to where the picnic was laid out. There he grabbed his cup, and drank down the last of the juice in it.
An hour later, five very tired people began the walk back. Estel was starting to feel worse, but he would not admit it to the others. He was not about to be hovered over, and restricted to bed. With a false smile he caught up to the rest of them, and placed his arm on Legolas. Legolas turned and seeing his friend made him chuckle.
"What is so funny?" Estel questioned
"Nothing mellon nin, just thinking of you as an elf."
Estel's lips pouted out, and Elladan laughed. "Last one home has to wear a bow in their hair to dinner!" The three elves began to run as Estel whined. "No fair you know I can not keep up." Estel was therefore surprised when his Ada picked him up and took off running. "Ada" Estel quirked.
"I for one do not wish a bow in my hair at dinner, do you?"
"No but, how will we catch them?"
"I did not have Imladris built years ago without knowing a few short cuts."
Estel was giggling like a child as Legolas and Elladan came to a stop in front of him, with Elrohir bringing up the rear. "Estel, but how in Valar's name", but Elladan stopped as he saw the twinkle in his father's eye. Grumbling Elrohir snatched the bow that laid in Estel's outstretched hand. Everyone went up to freshen up before dinner, and now everyone was downstairs laughing at the little blue bow in Elrohir's hair, everyone but Estel.
Elrond finally could wait no longer and stood up to go get his tardy son. Teriel stepped to the door. "If you will allow me Lord Elrond. You may start your dinner, and I will see what keeps Estel."
"Thank you Teriel, and do have him hurry before his food is cold." Teriel bowed and left to get him.
Estel was sitting on the edge of his bed with his eyes closed. Everytime he opened them the room spun, and he felt sick. As Teriel opened the door Estel peeked his eyes open. This was a grave mistake indeed. All of the food from the past two days was now on the floor. His hair was matted down with sweat as he dry heaved still. Teriel turned to go out the door.
"Wait do not tell Ada," he called to Teriel
"Estel, how could I not tell him. You are unwell."
"No, no really I am much better now" he said gripping the side of the bed and trying to stand. Teriel looked as if she might falter. Estel stood up fully now, but his legs were shaking. Teriel went into the washroom and wet a cloth. She smiled as she knew her plan was working. "It shall not be much longer before he falls to the poison" she thought with glee. She quickly masked her smile with a look of concern and went back into the room.
Estel was swaying on his feet and trying to fight off the feeling to just collapse. He took the cloth from Teriel, and wiped the sweat from his brow. Then on shaky legs he left for downstairs. Many times he stopped to keep from falling. He waited outside the door and tried to keep from swaying. As he opened the door, everyone looked up to greet him. He as fast as he could, made his way to his seat. Once in it he no longer felt like he was going to fall flat on his face.
"Well eat up Estel before your brothers devour it all."
He slowly placed some food on his plate, and began with a few bites. Teriel came over to him, and placed a fresh glass of juice in front of him. Estel graciously took it and drank half of it right away. For the rest of the meal he made very few comments, not even one about Elrohir with a bow in his hair.
Elrond stood up from the table. "Come let us all turn in for the night."
Everyone stood up and were getting ready to leave. "Estel are you staying here and sleeping," Elladan joked.
"No" Estel said in almost a whisper. As he stood all color drained from his face, and his brow broke out in a sweat.
"Estel are you alright?" came the worried voice of Elrond. Estel merely turned to him, before falling face first onto the floor, his head smacking off the marble. There was a mad rush to see who would be first to his side, but all moved away as Elrond knelt before his son.
"Estel!, Estel what is wrong, speak to me!" Elrond called out to his son. He had lifted Estel's head and placed it on his lap. Quickly came Elladan with a nice, wet cloth and Elrond took it to wipe the sweat droplets off Estel's brow.
"Ada what is it? What is wrong with Estel?"
"I know not, but come let us get him up to the healing ward where I can have a look at him." The twins ran ahead to alert the healers as Elrond picked up Estel, and cradled him in his arms. Legolas who had been standing very quietly finally spoke. "You can make him well, can you not Lord Elrond?" he said with pleading eyes.
"Let us not worry young one until we know what ails him. It could be a simple cold left unchecked. Legolas did not feel reassured, and when Estel's hand fell from his Ada's shoulder, Legolas grasped it in his own. He did not let his hand go until they reached the healing room, and Estel was placed on the bed.
Blankets were brought in as Estel shivered as if cold. His lips held a blue tinge to them and he kept muttering. Elrond checked him over from head to toe for any signs of injury. When there was none, he gave Estel some tea to let him sleep and sat back. "This puzzles me," he said aloud to himself.
"He will recover won' t he Ada?" Elrohir sniffed.
"Do not worry my sons, he seems to be resting well. Why do you not get some sleep." Reluctantly the twins both got up and glanced one last time at Estel before leaving, after making sure they would be wakened at the first sign of trouble. As the door shut behind them Elrond went over and sat down on the edge of Estel's bed. He carefully swept the hair from his neck, but his hand came to rest on the elvish braids. They had started to come undone in all the chaos. Elrond thought he should take them down, but he just could not bring himself to do it. Estel began to stir in his sleep and opened his eyes, only to see his father's worried face. "Ada?" he choked out.
"Rest Estel, there will be time to talk laster. Rest and recover your strength." Estel did not answer as he had fallen back to sleep.
Until we meet again