Title: The Bonds of Family

Summary: see chapter one

Disclaimer: see chapter one

A/N: snicker Just say the word Elros and people seem freaked. Now to again state this is an AU fic, not canon. Any reviews will be welcomed, and flamed will be shared with my friends and then laughed at.

Now to the great reviewers! YOu all make my day even the flamers for they amuse me greatly and make me laugh.

Grammer Police: Thanks! Seems you either have too much time on your hands OR You have a total lack of interest in this story. May I suggest that you get a life, and stop reading this story. No one is perfect, least of all you. Go and read something in your language. Toodles! Thanks for the fun

Catmint: Yes that was evil indeed, but I like evil.

Kaorethein: I can't tell you if it is Elros or not. You shall have to wait and see, but Elrond will have LOTS of angst!

Drylith: LMAO!! I am not on medication, but I am evil. The plot will unfold soon.

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Holly Arwen Granger: aww thanks for the OMG! That made me smile. Estel is so gonna suffer more.

Estelle1: OW STop banging my head, you know you want the next fic right?

Elven Kitten: guilt is good, it is the core to great evilness

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Joslin: I got your name right! Sorry about before my fingers jus hit the H I dunno why.

sielge: All things are possible in the AU world but is it really him or not? wait I know the answer eg

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Now I wish again to thank you all even the flamer. They he or she amused me greatly. Now on with the fic!

Chapter 9

Estel laid drenched in sweat. His fever was high, and even with all they did it would not lower beyond what it was now. He often called out to his Ada or brothers, and was only soothed when they were at his side. This whole ordeal was wearing them down, and they would all go off the deep end if help did not arrive soon.

"Ada... Ada why is it so bright? The light is hurting my eyes. Please Ada blow out the candles." Estel whimpered.

All four of the other elves looked at each other perplexed. It was night and the only light in the room was the lamp beside the bed. Even after they had moved it away, Estel still complained of some kind of bright light which was hurting his eyes.

"Erestor, Why does he say he sees bright light when there is none?" Elrohir questioned.

"I fear he sees a light that we shall never see Elrohir. I fear he is dying, and the light is that of The Halls of Mados calling to him." Erestor said while placing a new cold cloth on Estel's head.

"No! no .. He can not die!!" Elladan yelled running from the room in tears, Elrohir fast on his heels. Erestor would have run after them, but he had to go to Legolas, who had slid down the wall tears, streaming down his face.

"Estel... he cannot die he simply can't." Legolas said getting to his feet with the help of Erestor. Once he was steady he ran to the bed and flung himself down on it. "Estel fight this. Your Ada will come soon. You cannot die on me, we are brothers. We have too many things to do and elf maidens to chase. Please Estel, please" the usually quiet elf now laid on the bed, all the while sobbing, gut wrenching sobs into Estel's tunic.

Elrond's mouth fell open as he stood looking at a mirror image of his brother, but Elros had died an age ago. Quickly berating himself he then noticed that Tereil was trying to slip away. Grabbing Tereil by her collar, he turned to see this stranger glaring at him, but Elrond was ready.

"I do not know why you look like my brother, so I can only assume it is because you are evil. Now give me the antidote Tereil spoke of!" Elrond shouted pulling his sword.

"Kill me and your precious cure dies with me. However I will travel back with you willingly."

Elrond resheathed his sword then turned to Tereil. "You have served your purpose, and should go now from my sight. You are hereby banished from all elven realms. I will also leave an order to shoot upon sight, should you dare to enter."

Tereil slowly backed away until she was at a safe distance, and then took off running. She knew what her master had planned for the adan child, and she was glad she would not have to witness the sorrow in the elven home. Elrond quickly turned back around and stared again at the elf which looked like Elros. He trusted his instincts and drew his dagger from his boot, even though the elf had said he would come without force. He was startled yet again, when the elf invited him inside while he got his things ready for the trip back.

"What is your name, and why do you feign to look like my brother?" Elrond demanded.

The elf turned to face him and showing no emotion spoke. "My name is not important, I believe it is the antidote you wish is it not?" The elf then turned and picked up his sword and Elrond drew his. Before the other elf knew what happened Elrond's sword was at his throat in one swift movement.

"If you think I am going to let you take a weapon to try and slay me or my children you are mistaken. Lay the sword down and you shall not meet your end."

The elf laid his weapon down and then turned to Elrond. The look in his eyes made Elrond loosen his grip on him for a second, as the haunting stare of Elros was looking at him.

"You may call me Lithdil, but that is not my name. I am however tired of you calling me elf. If you are ready we can depart, I only need to get my horse."

Elrond glared at him and they started for the door. This elf was calm, he was cold and calculating, and this infuriated Elrond. "My son lays dying, and you are the reason. You should be glad you hold the cure for you would have already tasted my blade otherwise."

Lithdil turned. "I was not aware that you and Celebrian had bore an adan child. I remember only three children. Is there some reason this human is in your house and called your son? I know many men find Imladris a haven, but to take one in and call him by an elven name is beyond my reasoning."

"I did not ask for your views on my children, and should you let my wife's name slip from your lips again you will die where you stand. As for my son, you will cure him or you will die the most horrible death in all of Middle Earth. Now mount up, we have to get back quickly."

Lithdil mounted his horse and rode ahead of Elrond. Elrond did not trust this man, there was something about him. He had learned to listen to his heart, but in this case it was telling him that his brother stood before him. He was glad Lithdil had agreed to go peacefully for he did not know deep down if he could take his life.

Tereil stood behind the tree and watched all that had unfolded. "Do not trust him Lord Elrond" she whispered to herself. She had wanted the adan to die as well, but she had loved Lord Elrond and his kindness toward her. She thought one last time of the elven home which had welcomed her so graciously before she walked away. "He knows not of the master's plans, master will decieve him and lull him into security and then strike." Letting a tear fall she hoped Elrond and his family did not suffer for too long.

Four chapters left and then I will start my other fic! Till we meet again!