Chapter 8
Author: Gaya

Imlain now desperately wished that he had actually attended the council instead of playing pranks on people, relying on the fact that his brother would tell him what had happened. He waited for Meneatarion's answer, curious as to what this was all about.

"You were chosen because of your youth. And we knew you all know each other a bit, so you would be able to cooperate easily on this mission."

Araréiel looked up and nodded. Of course they could cooperate. If they were going out on this mission together, she knew they would each be an important part of the group - Imlain with his jokes and joyful being, Legolas with his skills and analyzing nature and herself. Well, she could just hope she had some skill that could be of use for the benefit of the group.

Before she had the time to reply though, the servant her father had sent away came back, someone behind him. When the small group of elves - Legolas, Araréiel and Imlain – looked closer at the shadowy figure, they realized that there were actually two Men behind the servant. They stepped out in the light and bowed.

Both had brown hair and blue eyes and stood at the same height. It was easy to see that they were brothers. No, Imlain corrected himself, it was easy to see that they were twins. He smiled slightly and waited for them to present themselves. He had seen them earlier that day, but had been too far to notice they were twins.

One of them, one with a red cape, took another step forward and bowed again. "I'm Cenred and this is my brother Coelred. We're the sons of Leofric, a noble of Arnor."

"We have summoned to aid you in what way we can," his brother added, a questioning look on his face. He was dressed in a blue cape, but other than that, he wore clothing identical to that of his brother.

Meneatarion nodded thoughtfully. "Yes. Your presence here makes me happy, although
I've not decided exactly what to do with you." He stopped talking, in order to think. " I know your father, and I knew his father before that. Would you be willing to join this mission?"

The human brothers bowed deeply, smiling slightly. "Your wish is our command," Cenred said.

"We will do our best," added Coelred and smiled. "Now, we weren't here to hear what it is all about. Would you mind telling us?"

"Not at all now that you four are all here with Legolas. As I already said, it's going to be a rather small regiment, mainly consisting of elves, led by Legolas, Imlain, and my daughter, Araréiel, and you to assist them," he nudged at the twins. "The mission itself is rather simple, although a bit risky. You will take a closer look at Sauron's defenses. If, or rather when, we decide to attack, it will be very important to know where we can break through."

Imlain moved closer to Araréiel, winking slightly at her. "This sounds like a spy-mission. Do you have any experience as a spy, my friend?"