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Mmmmk... well, I tried to make it more detailed, sry, I'm not very good at that, which is bad but I can't help it. Hopefully it's better now.

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If it's not one thing, it's another

Chapter Sixteen

Trouble all over again

Aragorn had just arrived at Elrond's study. He knocked on the door, having no idea what his father was doing he didn't want to just walk in.

"Come in." A strained voice said from inside.

The human opened the door and walked in to find his father sitting on a chair at his desk. When Aragorn first saw him he looked weary, but he quickly put a mask on that showed nothing.

"What is it, ion nin?" Elrond questioned.

"Why did Elrohir and Elladan leave?" Aragorn wasted no time and got right to the point.

"I told you, there was danger at the borders that had to be checked."

"Aye, however, you did not say what kind. Please tell me ada. They should have been back by now." Aragorn said, his voice clearly showing his concern for his brothers.

Elrond sighed heavily, his mask slipping slightly. He should have known that was the reason for him being there. He knew that Aragorn wouldn't leave without an explanation either. "Orcs were seen in the area. I had hoped it was only a rumor." Elrond said sadly.

"They should be back by now."

"Iston. I am starting to get worried." The elder elf said looking at his hands.

"I shall go look for them." Aragorn stated, intent on going after them.

"Absolutely not. I do not wish to risk your health as well." Elrond said sternly. "You could run into danger along the way; there is only on of you but two of them. They have a better chance."

"But--"

"Nay, Estel." Elrond said, cutting him off. "Go back to Legolas. Help him recover, he needs you." As much as he wanted his sons back he wouldn't risk his other in the process.

Aragorn sighed in defeat. "Fine, I shall go to Legolas but if they do not return shortly I will go after them." Before Elrond could protest he left to Legolas' room.

Elrond put his head in his hands, having his elbows rest upon his desk, he tried to stop the headache that was quickly forming.

Elrohir screamed as one of the orcs broke his arm.

"Elrohir!" Elladan shouted, trying harder to break free of the orcs' grasps. The rumors had been correct; there had been orcs by the border. A lot more than they had originally thought too.

They had to fight the orcs that threatened their home and could not leave them there. Besides, the orcs had spotted them before they could even try to go back to their father to get reinforcements. They had been winning until some of the orcs had tripped Elladan and held him down. That had distracted Elrohir long enough to where the others could get him as well. Once they had Elrohir they decided to have a little "fun" with him. There weren't a lot of orcs left, both twins had fought for a long time and had been able to slay lots before being forced to stay still.

I have to get free so I can help him. Elladan thought, determinedly. He hated seeing his brother be beaten. He struggled harder against the orcs.

"Stop your squirming." One of the orcs commanded in the common tongue. To his surprise Elladan went limp. The elf closed his eyes and stopped moving all together.

The orcs chuckled, thinking that the elf had lost consciousness due to exhaustion or blood loss. They loosened their hold on him and some even let go.

After a moment Elladan quickly brought his arm forward, getting it free and punched the orc to get his other free. The orcs being surprised didn't put up much resistance against him and he easily broke away.

Before they could recover Elladan reached for his sword, which was on the ground not far from him. He grasped the hilt and swung out in front of him while on his back from diving for the sword. He sliced an orc that was coming at him in the neck, quickly killing it.

The elder twin ran towards the orcs, not wasting time and killed them.

Minutes later most were dead; the only ones left were the ones holding Elrohir. They finally noticed this, before they were too preoccupied with the elf.

Elladan started to advance. He stopped dead in his tracks, frightened, when one of the orcs stabbed Elrohir in the abdomen. The orcs ran after, knowing that the elder elf would surely kill them; they also wanted to regroup before attacking again.

Elrohir immediately collapsed onto the ground, clutching his wound.

Elladan ran the rest of the way to his twin. Dropping his sword, he knelt by him. "Elrohir! Elrohir! Open your eyes!" He shouted, seeing said elfs' eyes closed; pain could clearly be seen on his face.

Elladan's horse had been slain at the start of the battle, but he didn't know what happened to Elrohir's. He whistled, hoping the horse would come to his call, he needed the supplies, and fast!

To his great relief the horse came running not long after, seeing the coast was clear and her owner bleeding; unmoving on the ground.

"Sûl, it is good to see you, mellon nin." He said while going to the horse and searching in Elrorhir's pack for the things needed.

Once the supplies were in his hands he knelt back down next to his twin and started working. He frowned when he saw that the wound was still bleeding heavily so he put pressure on it first, trying to stop it. It eventually did; Elladan wrapped Elrohir's mid-section with a bandage. His worry had doubled since he first saw his brother stabbed. Elrohir had neither made a sound nor moved the entire time Elladan had tended to him. He had to check his pulse several times to make sure he was still alive. He was. However, his pulse was very erratic and quick.

Elladan knew that he had to get Elrohir back to their father as soon as possible but it was a big risk to move him in his given state. He weighed his options, he could take the risk and ride to Elrond or he could find shelter. He decided on the second choice. Too much was at stake if he should move Elrohir too far. Besides, the horse's movements would be bad for the younger twin right away, no matter how careful the horse was.

I shall have to find shelter. Elladan thought, his mind set. He desperately wish he wouldn't run into orcs again. There would be no way he'd be able to stand up against them again. He was exhausted and also wounded, though hardly, in comparison to Elrohir. They younger twin still had injuries that had to be treated, however, he couldn't tend to them where he was. The orcs were bound to come back to look for them, with more than they just had too. He had to quickly find shelter for the both of them.

First, he had to find something to brace Elrohir's broken arm. He couldn't just leave it how it was.

He looked around him, finding a strong branch that had fallen from a tree he set Elrohir's arm in place and put the branch on the side. He took some of the bandages and wrapped the branch securely against his arm. Once this was done he carefully picked his brother up, mindful of his injuries and started walking, with Sûl behind him. He desperately hoped to find shelter soon.

After about half an hour Elladan finally came across a cave, though it was one of the last places he wanted to stay in he would have to endure it. Elrohir still hadn't stirred and it was scaring him. "You can make it, Muindor. Just hang on." He whispered to the still form in his arms.

The elder twin gently laid the younger on the ground by the cave's entrance. He had to check inside to see if any creatures, namely orcs, occupied the cave.

There were bushes on both sides of the entrance with blooming blue flowers. He had no time to check out the scenery outside of the cave though so he entered finding it to be almost pitch black even though the sun was shinning brightly. This definitely didn't help the situation. Elladan sighed, but was thankful when he found that there were no signs of anything being in there for months.

The dark-haired elf walked back to the entrance, finding Elrohir in the same position that he left him, showing that he still hadn't moved. He frowned deeply and once again carefully picked up his brother. Bringing him inside he laid Elrohir back down and got to work on his other injuries. His own would just have to wait. Elrohir was more important, especially at the moment. He would always place his brother's life before his anyway.

It was hard to see but Elladan wanted to find out how many injuries he could see before doing anything else. He found lots of cuts and bruises covering his brother's body. The orcs did a number on him. He clenched his fist in anger. However, he quickly pushed it aside and focused on the task at hand.

What he could see was that Elrohir had a broken arm, a deep gash on his leg, as well as his shoulder, small cuts everywhere, and, of course the cut on his abdomen.

Elladan hated to leave Elrohir for even a second but he didn't have much choice. He had to get some wood to make a fire for the herbs and so he could see better, in order to properly treat the wounds. Should have carried some with me. He thought back to when he had picked the branch up to make the splint. "I shall be right back." He whispered. He stood up and quickly ran out of the cave.

Thankfully, there was some wood near the entrance under a tree so he didn't have to go too far. He grabbed some and hurried back to his brother. With the wood he could now make a fire for the needed herbs.

Elladan then gathered the herbs needed and got them ready. Once they were he got to work again.

The dark-haired elf unwrapped the bandage on Elrohir's stomache to place the herbs on it. He was disappointed to find that the wound had started bleeding again. He applied pressure again. When it had slowed enough he put the herbs on it and bound it, hoping it woudn't start bleeding again. Elrohir couldn't afford it. He wished his brother would show some sign of waking or even just move, however, he didn't get so much as a twitch.

When he was finished treating all of Elrohir's wounds, he took care of his own. He had a lot less than his brother. The worst one that he had was a long cut on his chest, however, it wasn't deep at all and didn't cause him too much discomfort.

Elladan looked up at Sûl to find her standing close to the entrance, watching for anything. He knew that she was keeping watch for him and that she would let him know if they were in danger.

"Hannon le, mellon nin." Elladan thanked the faithful horse, grateful to have her with him. He desperately needed some rest. What good would it do either of them with he were to collapse from exhaustion? Elrohir's horse was allowing him to have the rest; he wouldn't waste time.

Before laying down to sleep be put out the fire so it wouldn't attract anything dangerous. He also put away the bandages and remaining herbs. After that was done he laid down next to his brother. He put his hand on Elrohir's chest so he would know if any change would come during the night. It was also reassuring to him, letting him know that his twin was still alive. He closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Sry, if it's not better than it was before. I'll keep working on descriptions. I promise. :)

Well, how was that? Should I not have done that and just left the main focus Legolas and Aragorn? Or should I have just done those scenes with the twins.. just better? -=shrugs=- Lemme know, though it doesn't really matter. I doubt I'll change it unless a lot of people tell me I should.

Aren't ya happy that I got it out so quickly though? -=grins=- Anywayz... it's 3:55am and I think I'm gonna go.... in my room now. I doubt I'll be able to sleep.

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