Title: The Bonds of Family
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Just in case you forgot this is an AU fic. Any reviews will be welcomed.
Now to my lovely reviewers.
Elven Kitten: Thanks!
Elanor8: Sometimes, people are just evil
Scribe of Gryffindor: LOL! All of them are good, and yes YAY! for Elladan for being cautious
Joslin: Here is an update for you!
HarryEstel: Ummm not real ASAP but here it is!
Catmint: No, You can't really blame Dan.
Kaorethein: Hehehehe is is a very handsome,prissy elf.
leggylover4ever: he is an evil elf of course snicker
I would like to thank you all for reviewing! Now I give you the chapter!
Chapter 12
For hours they sat by Estel's bed, bathing his brow, and trying to calm him when he cried out. As the morning sun peeked over the tops of the trees Elrond came back into the room with Lithdil "Is the cure ready ada?" Elrohir asked.
"Yes, it is ready" Elrond said as he went and sat down on Estel's bed. "Estel ion nin wake up," he called as he tried to rouse the boy.
Estel tossed and turned, but finally opened his eyes. "Ada you are here. Ada please I feel death's touch and it scares me."
Elrond brushed away the tears from his own eyes. "I will not let you go my son. Here drink this, it will make everything well again." Estel swallowed the contents of the glass, and grimaced at the taste.
"Can you stay with me for awhile father?"
"Of course," and he pulled a chair close to the bed. They all sat in silence until way past noon. At long last Elrond turned and spoke. "It seems his fever is breaking. Why do we not go down and have a late lunch."
"I do not wish to leave Estel, Ada" Elladan said while tucking the covers around Estel. "Neither do I" came the voices of Elrohir and Legolas.
"Boys listen. You have had no sleep, and not a proper meal since your brother fell ill. We won't be gone long, and we shall all sleep here, in your brother's room tonight."
This brought smiles all around, and they reluctantly left the room.
As the last plate was filled Lithdil turned to Elrond. "Where is your aide Glorfindel?"
"He is at the moment in Mirkwood helping King Thranduil" Elrond said. Elrond then thought to himself. Why did I answer so readily to this elf?
"He should be safe then from the twins pranks for awhile."
This bothered Elladan, and he laid down his fork. "Who are you, and why are you speaking as if you know us?"
"Because I do know you Elladan. I know your fear of snakes. I know about the scar on your right arm, where your brother accidently shot you. Why are you so full of doubt?"
"I do not care that you seem to know some things about us. It does not make you my uncle. You may have the others fooled, but you do not fool me." Elladan screamed, and then he stormed out of the house and into the garden.
Elrond was sitting staring at Lithdil. How could he know of all these things? Could it truly be possible that he was Elros? He had no time to ponder it as Legolas slammed down his fork, and got up to leave. "Legolas why are you leaving?" he asked puzzled.
"Elladan is upset. I shall go and try to talk and calm him down." and then he followed the path Elladan had taken not, but a few seconds earlier.
Outside........
"Elladan wait up" Legolas yelled as he saw Elladan walking toward the archery range. "I just want to talk, wait up"
"Legolas, go away. I am in no mood to talk. You believe him like the others don't you?"
"Elladan, I never knew your uncle so I am at a loss as what to believe. What makes you so sure it is not?"
"He does not act the same. When I was around uncle Elros I felt safe like I do with Ada. He is not him Legolas, and I know it."
"I will take your word for it mellon nin for he could not be your uncle, he tried to kill Estel, and Elros choose a mortal life.
"That he did my friend, and this is yet another thing to make me doubt him. I just need to burn off some steam. How about a match Noldor against prissy elf?"
"You are on, and know now that you will lose, but let us not be too long. I wish to hurry back to Estel."
The two notched arrow after arrow until the sun began to set. Legolas ran back up to the house with Elladan chasing him, yelling about maiming him. They ran all the way up the stairs and into Estel's room. Elladan did not stop as he ran past his father's glare. He ran right over to Estel's bed. "Estel how do you feel? Are you alright, Can I get you anything?"
Estel smiled weakly at his brother. "I am better, but I still hurt. Ada says it will be at least a week before the pain goes away completely. Elladan there is something you can do for me though."
"Anything Estel just name it, and I will do it for you."
"Could you go take a bath you smell"
Elladan was startled as everyone else in the room began to laugh. "Perhaps you are right gwador nin, but do not think I will forget that. When you are well you shall pay for that comment."
Legolas and Elladan returned freshly washed and smiling as they brought in a very large tome and handed it to Elrond. "Ada, How about you read to us."
Elrond rolled his eyes, "How about I tell you all a story instead."
You would have thought that the room was full of small children from the squeals of delight coming from the four. "Very well settle down, and I shall tell the story of the twins first hunting trip."
"But Ada we fell during that and.."
"Hush Elrohir, Estel needs to be cheered up, and what better way than a story from your youth."
They knew it was revenge for their behaviour about the elf, but considering Estel was smiling upon the bed they did not make anymore fuss. Elladan scanned the room and also noticed that Lithdil was not there, and that made him sigh in relief. The story went on for almost an hour, with Estel laughing despite his pain, and this made everyone else smile. As the story ended Estel let out a yawn, and the door opened.
Lithdil stuck his head in. "I have prepared some hot cocoa for everyone in the kitchen. If you want it is ready." and then Lithdil shut the door.
"Hot cocoa sounds good Ada. Can I have some?" Estel said putting on his most innocent face.
Elrond snorted at his son's attempt to look sweet. "Yes Estel, We shall all go down and bring you some back up. You rest while we are gone, and do not think about stepping one foot out of that bed." Elrond then gathered up the three grumbling elves and led them from the room.
Estel wanted that cocoa, as all he had drank lately were bitter concotions his father had brewed. He did not know who this strange new elf was, but he looked like Ada's brother Elros. He would make a note to ask later, but for now his battle with sleep was failing. Closing his eyes, Estel slipped into sleep.
"Ada this is good, almost better than Tereil's." Elrohir said then slapped himself for mentioning the traitor's name.
At the glare from Elladan, Lithdil excused himself to the outside. What they did not see was him going around the house until he was standing below Estel's room. Pulling the knife from his boot, he began to climb the tree next to the balcony. Slipping over the edge of the balcony he tiptoed into the room, and found Estel asleep.
He crept over and looked down at the human who was sleeping so peacefully. He had to remind himself it was for Elrond's own good. That humans were weak, and only caused heartache when they died.
"Ada I am going to take Estel his cocoa" Elladan said. His true intention was he did not trust Lithdil as far as he could throw him.
"Wait right there ion nin we shall all follow. "I wish to stop by and get the bow I had made for Estel as a surprise."
They all walked into the study, and from behind the cabinet Elrond pulled a magnificent bow. He then passed it around for all of them to see, and pulled the arrows out from behind the cabinet as well.
"This is a fine bow, one worthy of an elf, It will be a fitting gift for Estel." remarked Legolas. Now bow in hand Elrond walked back up the stairs to Estel's room.
As Elrond opened the door what he saw made him drop the cup of cocoa and gasp outloud. "Unhand him at once!" Elrond demanded. The shouts brought Erestor from his room and to Estel's. He stepped in to see Lithdil with a knife to Estel's throat, and Elrond bow in hand, arrow notched.
Well only one chapter left, but have no fears Twist of Fate is done and ready to post! Until next time!
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Just in case you forgot this is an AU fic. Any reviews will be welcomed.
Now to my lovely reviewers.
Elven Kitten: Thanks!
Elanor8: Sometimes, people are just evil
Scribe of Gryffindor: LOL! All of them are good, and yes YAY! for Elladan for being cautious
Joslin: Here is an update for you!
HarryEstel: Ummm not real ASAP but here it is!
Catmint: No, You can't really blame Dan.
Kaorethein: Hehehehe is is a very handsome,prissy elf.
leggylover4ever: he is an evil elf of course snicker
I would like to thank you all for reviewing! Now I give you the chapter!
Chapter 12
For hours they sat by Estel's bed, bathing his brow, and trying to calm him when he cried out. As the morning sun peeked over the tops of the trees Elrond came back into the room with Lithdil "Is the cure ready ada?" Elrohir asked.
"Yes, it is ready" Elrond said as he went and sat down on Estel's bed. "Estel ion nin wake up," he called as he tried to rouse the boy.
Estel tossed and turned, but finally opened his eyes. "Ada you are here. Ada please I feel death's touch and it scares me."
Elrond brushed away the tears from his own eyes. "I will not let you go my son. Here drink this, it will make everything well again." Estel swallowed the contents of the glass, and grimaced at the taste.
"Can you stay with me for awhile father?"
"Of course," and he pulled a chair close to the bed. They all sat in silence until way past noon. At long last Elrond turned and spoke. "It seems his fever is breaking. Why do we not go down and have a late lunch."
"I do not wish to leave Estel, Ada" Elladan said while tucking the covers around Estel. "Neither do I" came the voices of Elrohir and Legolas.
"Boys listen. You have had no sleep, and not a proper meal since your brother fell ill. We won't be gone long, and we shall all sleep here, in your brother's room tonight."
This brought smiles all around, and they reluctantly left the room.
As the last plate was filled Lithdil turned to Elrond. "Where is your aide Glorfindel?"
"He is at the moment in Mirkwood helping King Thranduil" Elrond said. Elrond then thought to himself. Why did I answer so readily to this elf?
"He should be safe then from the twins pranks for awhile."
This bothered Elladan, and he laid down his fork. "Who are you, and why are you speaking as if you know us?"
"Because I do know you Elladan. I know your fear of snakes. I know about the scar on your right arm, where your brother accidently shot you. Why are you so full of doubt?"
"I do not care that you seem to know some things about us. It does not make you my uncle. You may have the others fooled, but you do not fool me." Elladan screamed, and then he stormed out of the house and into the garden.
Elrond was sitting staring at Lithdil. How could he know of all these things? Could it truly be possible that he was Elros? He had no time to ponder it as Legolas slammed down his fork, and got up to leave. "Legolas why are you leaving?" he asked puzzled.
"Elladan is upset. I shall go and try to talk and calm him down." and then he followed the path Elladan had taken not, but a few seconds earlier.
Outside........
"Elladan wait up" Legolas yelled as he saw Elladan walking toward the archery range. "I just want to talk, wait up"
"Legolas, go away. I am in no mood to talk. You believe him like the others don't you?"
"Elladan, I never knew your uncle so I am at a loss as what to believe. What makes you so sure it is not?"
"He does not act the same. When I was around uncle Elros I felt safe like I do with Ada. He is not him Legolas, and I know it."
"I will take your word for it mellon nin for he could not be your uncle, he tried to kill Estel, and Elros choose a mortal life.
"That he did my friend, and this is yet another thing to make me doubt him. I just need to burn off some steam. How about a match Noldor against prissy elf?"
"You are on, and know now that you will lose, but let us not be too long. I wish to hurry back to Estel."
The two notched arrow after arrow until the sun began to set. Legolas ran back up to the house with Elladan chasing him, yelling about maiming him. They ran all the way up the stairs and into Estel's room. Elladan did not stop as he ran past his father's glare. He ran right over to Estel's bed. "Estel how do you feel? Are you alright, Can I get you anything?"
Estel smiled weakly at his brother. "I am better, but I still hurt. Ada says it will be at least a week before the pain goes away completely. Elladan there is something you can do for me though."
"Anything Estel just name it, and I will do it for you."
"Could you go take a bath you smell"
Elladan was startled as everyone else in the room began to laugh. "Perhaps you are right gwador nin, but do not think I will forget that. When you are well you shall pay for that comment."
Legolas and Elladan returned freshly washed and smiling as they brought in a very large tome and handed it to Elrond. "Ada, How about you read to us."
Elrond rolled his eyes, "How about I tell you all a story instead."
You would have thought that the room was full of small children from the squeals of delight coming from the four. "Very well settle down, and I shall tell the story of the twins first hunting trip."
"But Ada we fell during that and.."
"Hush Elrohir, Estel needs to be cheered up, and what better way than a story from your youth."
They knew it was revenge for their behaviour about the elf, but considering Estel was smiling upon the bed they did not make anymore fuss. Elladan scanned the room and also noticed that Lithdil was not there, and that made him sigh in relief. The story went on for almost an hour, with Estel laughing despite his pain, and this made everyone else smile. As the story ended Estel let out a yawn, and the door opened.
Lithdil stuck his head in. "I have prepared some hot cocoa for everyone in the kitchen. If you want it is ready." and then Lithdil shut the door.
"Hot cocoa sounds good Ada. Can I have some?" Estel said putting on his most innocent face.
Elrond snorted at his son's attempt to look sweet. "Yes Estel, We shall all go down and bring you some back up. You rest while we are gone, and do not think about stepping one foot out of that bed." Elrond then gathered up the three grumbling elves and led them from the room.
Estel wanted that cocoa, as all he had drank lately were bitter concotions his father had brewed. He did not know who this strange new elf was, but he looked like Ada's brother Elros. He would make a note to ask later, but for now his battle with sleep was failing. Closing his eyes, Estel slipped into sleep.
"Ada this is good, almost better than Tereil's." Elrohir said then slapped himself for mentioning the traitor's name.
At the glare from Elladan, Lithdil excused himself to the outside. What they did not see was him going around the house until he was standing below Estel's room. Pulling the knife from his boot, he began to climb the tree next to the balcony. Slipping over the edge of the balcony he tiptoed into the room, and found Estel asleep.
He crept over and looked down at the human who was sleeping so peacefully. He had to remind himself it was for Elrond's own good. That humans were weak, and only caused heartache when they died.
"Ada I am going to take Estel his cocoa" Elladan said. His true intention was he did not trust Lithdil as far as he could throw him.
"Wait right there ion nin we shall all follow. "I wish to stop by and get the bow I had made for Estel as a surprise."
They all walked into the study, and from behind the cabinet Elrond pulled a magnificent bow. He then passed it around for all of them to see, and pulled the arrows out from behind the cabinet as well.
"This is a fine bow, one worthy of an elf, It will be a fitting gift for Estel." remarked Legolas. Now bow in hand Elrond walked back up the stairs to Estel's room.
As Elrond opened the door what he saw made him drop the cup of cocoa and gasp outloud. "Unhand him at once!" Elrond demanded. The shouts brought Erestor from his room and to Estel's. He stepped in to see Lithdil with a knife to Estel's throat, and Elrond bow in hand, arrow notched.
Well only one chapter left, but have no fears Twist of Fate is done and ready to post! Until next time!