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A/N: Last review to first…
Elven Dancer: Here is your next chapter, I hope you like it!
Elven Kitten: Um… sorry to the Elven Side, here is something to maintain your other's sanity, at least a little. Elven
Kitten chapter is better then the last, less of a big drop off. Enjoy!
grumpy: Thank you a whole lot, I was hoping the ring tempting Elrond would be a good addition to the story… and the book, I kinda have to wonder what will come of it as well… As for Estel not waking up, you will have to wait and see. The actual fainting was because he was overwhelmed (Especially since he had just been told he was glowing) and since he was in a safe place his body just shut down.
WickedMagic: And more you shall have!
nickol: Thanks! Elrond and Estel povs will be seen here, after a little intro….
Sparky Cola: I kind of did make people think I wasn't going to start this didn't I… hum… I like the flashbacks too, that's why I kept them *smiles and laughs* because they usually bring a backstory to the piece (not to mention humor occasionally!) I hope you like this chapter.
trustingfriendship: I am glad he recognizes that Tindomiel was trying to help him in the first chapter, somehow I don't think she would be able to take it if he hated her truly. I find she's a sensitive soul. As for him saying sorry, it won't happen soon but hopefully it will come. But she knows that he is just worried about his brother. She's been there.
Lita Jupiter: Did I truly do that well or did I just shock you by posting? Either way I hope you enjoy this chapter as well! Happy Holidays!
"Elvish"
'Common Tongue'
'Estel still has not awoken.' Manwendil told the others as he worked his way around the group handing out some food that he had been able to get from the craftpeople's kitchens. Celebrimbor was forging jewelry for a newly married couple, as Gimli and the others looked on with fascination. But as soon as Estel was mentioned everyone stopped and listened to Manwendil's words.
'The lad, still hasn't awoken.' Gimli said in a low voice, as he looked at the bright cherry red metal in the fire. His heart felt heavy in his chest as he looked upon that metal, almost as it was boring a hole into his heart. Aragorn had been his friend for a long time. He hadn't even been to visit him since the beginning of his malady.
'Aye, he has not but Elrond seems like he was planning something.' Manwendil said quietly as he moved over to where Gil-Galad and Elendil were standing. The two kings had been doing a friendly wrestling match while sitting at a white oak table.
"Do you know what it is that your Uncle is planning Mai?" Gil-Galad asked worriedly for his adopted son, wondering what effect this could possibly have on his health. His posed his question purposely in the high elven tongue so Gimli and the other dwarves wouldn't understand it, so they wouldn't understand his worry.
Elros would only be able to keep him from doing something irrational for a short time before he became convinced of the need for whatever action Elrond was planning. The twins rarely were parted when it came to their hearts, for they cared for others the same way, although their actions were often different. His two sons would do anything to save one another's children.
"Nay, Gil-Galad I have not the slightest idea." Manwendil replied in the same tongue, then switched when he saw the frustration in the dwarves. They respected both Elrond and Estel for both had either helped their children or themselves in hard times. 'We were just discussing what Elrond was going to do to help his son."
'Lord Elrond will find a way to get Aragorn back, he must find a way.' One of the dwarves spoke whom Estel had come in frequent contact with.
'Lord Elrond can only do so much.' Elendil replied in a voice so low that the dwarves had to strain to hear his voice.
'But I also believe that everything will work out in the end.'
'I can not say it any better, my dear friend.' Gil-Galad said putting his hand on Elendil's shoulder. It was times like these that he was glad for Elendil's friendship, the man's faith was uncanny. Maybe that was why they were such good friends.
But after that everyone was silent to afraid that their assurances to one another would break like a vase baked to long in the kiln. So fragile was hope these days…
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Estel was becoming very afraid, he knew naught were he was but he heard noises far off. Footsteps and voices. Quietly Estel walked as far from the sound as far as he could without losing his sense of direction. Normally he would go off to trying find the source of the sound, but something was holding him back. Something strange about the sound, it gnawed at the core of his being. The voices seemed harsh, along with their tongue, to his ears and the footsteps echoed eerily in the pitch black surrounding him. Ironically though, he was able to see further then usual in the dark. The land was barren and cracked as if there had been no rain for years. This place was putting his instincts on alert, every sound was louder then it normally was. The air felt heavy on his body, bad omen lay in the air.
Where are you Ada? Surely you can find me, I do not know if I can get out of this alone. I feel as if I am blind here. He paused and then began to softly run. They are coming!
But who these people were that were coming, Estel did not want to know. They were not his people coming, the footfalls were too heavy for elves. Who ever they were evil permeated from them. Hope was going to be lost if he did not move quickly...
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Elrond held the candle in his shaking hands, he was afraid but he had to do this if only for his youngest son.
"Elrond?" His twin's voice called to him from behind him. Elrond turned to his brother looking directly into his eyes. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Why do you ask muindor? Because think it is foolish to risk ones life for their child." Elrond asked coldly of his twin.
"Nay, muindor-nin, never. I am worried as to how you are going to do this, it is Celebrian that thinks that this is foolish. The majority of those elves here would."
"They have never truly understood us, have they Elros?" Elrond ask quietly as he walked over to his youngest son brushing back a piece of stray hair off of his face. Elros hugged him tightly for a moment, Elrond returned the hug and they just stood there for a few minutes holding each other tightly.
"Yet there have been a few that have, your father-in-law for example. And Gil-Galad now understands, as Thranduil did for a while." Elros replied firmly, yet his voice wavered at the last name for some unknown reason. He got out some spare vanilla candles and some paint that he had taken from his daughter's and metal candleholders that Manwendil had made. He moved to the other side of Estel and placed one of the candles in to the holder, setting it down on the left side bedside table next to Estel's bed
Elrond looked at the first king of Numenor speaking just as firmly. "You cannot blame him, Elros, anymore then you can blame yourself. Mistrust came with his grief, he did not understand why his plan for his friend did not work. Plus there are men as well who do not understand us."
"Aye, I know my brother. I governed them for hundreds of years, just as your son did; not so long but long enough to see. Precious few knew why I made the choices I did. Or understood my line." Elros said gently, returning back to Elrond's side of the bed. He dragged his brother down with him on to the floor, placing one of his arms around his head. Elrond settled back into his twin's hold. Elros continued to speak in a hushed voice. "But there were some, like Elendil."
"Aye, there always will be; a minority of people, but still there will be people who understand." Elrond said with a small smile and opened his mouth once more when Elladan and Elrohir came into Estel's room.
"Adar, why is it again that we are not allowed to accompany you?" Elladan asked softly.
"Because it is safer this way my son. I have to do this, repair what has done."
"Then why is Legolas going ask well, Ada? Why is he being allowed to go to Estel, when his brothers are not?" Elladan asked impulsively, as Elrohir and him knelt next to their brother's bed
"Because you two need to be here in case we do not come back for your Amme. Legolas swore his life to Estel, Thranduil understands that, he always has, he did the same once, as did Legolas' mother. But you two must be here for your Amme because she will not understand." Elrond said as he closed his eyes tightly, trying to the force the words back; only to find he could not. "You will be needed to watch over your sister as well, for I know naught how your nana will take this."
"Then why does not Uncle Elros go as well." Elrohir asked quietly, looking up from Estel into his father's open eyes. In the time they had been here Elrond and Elros were barely ever apart from one another. Yet now they were to be.
"Because there needs to be one of identical blood on the other side of the veil that holds the exact same blood as your father." Elros replied, trying his best to keep a straight face as he looked at his nephews..
Elrond looked at his brother, "You do not need to tell lies to ions-nin Elros, I refuse to let him go with me."
The younger set of twins nodded in understanding then quietly sat by their brother's side. "Ada and Legolas are coming for you Estel, you will be coming home to us soon muindor-nin."
Just then Legolas stepped into the room, he saw the twins and walked over calmly giving them a hug. His bow gifted to him by Galadriel, his quiver and his ivory handled knives were on his back "I am sorry you do not get to go."
"No need for you to apologize mellon-nin, we understand why we are needed to stay. We are just happy that Estel will have one of his brothers to help bring him back." Legolas brightened at Elrohir's comment, he got a wonderful feeling in his stomach when Elrohir had called him Estel's brother.
"And you better bring him back Greenleaf or I will personally gut and stuff you like a trophy prize." Elladan said dangerously but Legolas took no offense. He knew that Elladan was very protective of his little brother.
"You have my word." Legolas said as he clasped his fisted hand over his heart, kneeling down before the twins to show the depth of his promise. "I almost was unable to go."
"How did that come about, I thought your Adar would let you go with out any qualms." Elrohir stared at the young elf before, asking out of thought. Elrond and Elros listened to the conversation intently, wondering what brought a change in Thranduil's mind if he truly against sending his son to reclaim Estel's soul.
"I do not know, for I went to pack in my room, planning to go other wise. I heard some noises in the parlor of the house, and then overheard my father talking to someone else, my mother. They argued back and forth for a while until my father lost the contest of wills. The person made my Adar promise to allow me to go and when I exited my room in to where Ada y Amme-nin where, Ada-nin told me he approved of me going off to find Estel." Legolas looked deeply into Elladan and Elrohir's eyes.
"But there was something puzzling that the person said…" Legolas continued thoughtfully.
"What was that?" Asked Elladan.
"She said that 'You held on to me after my death for over five and a half thousand years before you could come to terms with what happened. Let Legolas help overcome the pain that he feels, it is the only way le ion can be healed again." Legolas looked slightly puzzled as he moved towards the brothers. He dropped his pack to the ground and began to look through it.
"So what is so odd about that?" Asked Elrohir, looking down at his friend.
"If it had been nin Amme, she would not have said le ion." Legolas replied looking up from his pack, staring deep into Elrond's and Elros eyes, then the younger set of twins.
Elrond could not help looking over at his brother once Legolas' eyes had passed from theirs. Does he know?
Elros just shrugged slightly, we will find out.
TBC
A little guide to people that I have talked about for those who do not know
Celebrimbor- The maker of the rings of power. He is a supreme craftsman…er elf with metal and has many friends among the dwarves. He is the grandson of the man that made the Silmarils.
Earendil: Elros and Elrond's father, a Peredhil, he sailed to the Valinor to save both of his kindreds during the War of the Jewels to save the people from Morgoth. He was not allowed to return back to the shores of Arda, so he was placed in the sky with his ship to sail the sky until the end of time with a silmaril upon his forehead.
Elwing: Elrond's and Elros' mother who throw herself into the sea in order not to give up the silmaril to the sons of Feanor, who were searching for them.
Morgoth: one of the Vala who disobeyed Eru (the creator, God) and became the first evil
Manwe: the head of the Vala, king of Arda. Wind is his forte and he is directly connected to Eru. But not even he knows what happens to mankind when they die.
Varda: One of the queens of the Vala, the lady of stars and most beloved to the elves. Spouse to Manwe
Nienna: the Vala of compassion, wisdom, and strength in sorrow. Rarely goes to the city of joy where all the rest of the Valar is, but often is in the hall of Mandos, her brother, comforting those in sorrow.
Ulmo: Vala of the sea, who likes both man and elf equally, though mankind can not understand his words he tries to bring us comfort. He does not dwell in the Valinor.
Mandos: Actually named Namo, but he is the doorman of the Vala and the keeper of all those who have been slain.
Este: the Vala of rest, wife of the Vala called Lorien.
Tuor: Earendil's father, human but was raised by grey elves. He was the messenger of Ulmo for Earendil's grandfather Turgon. Married to Idril. Up to this story, he was the only man allowed to pass from this land and go to the Valinor being counted as elven kind.
Idril: Earendil's mother, married to Tuor.
Beren: A mortal man who stole a silmaril from the crown of Morgoth (he stole them from Feanor, Celebrimbor's grandfather.) He married Luthien Tinuviel, and his grandchild mentioned is Elwing, though he had others.
Luthien: also call Tinuviel, meaning either Nightingale or Daughter of Twilight. She is the only one who was able to the Valar bring back a person from the dead. She chose the life of man in order to save Beren who had died. They were both granted a second life and were not seen by elf or man again. She also helped get the silmaril from Morgoth, actually she saved Beren many a time…
Elros: Elrond's twin brother that chose to be apart of the race of man. He has four children and his wife was Tesia (a person of my own creation). He chose (in my story) to go to the Valinor after his death to be with his twin brother, from who he never wished to be parted from.
Manwendil- Elros' third child, little is actually known about him, except that his name means Manwe lover, so most of what you see about him I have made up. I see him as a very gentle soul, who's protective of his older sister.
Vardamir: Elros' eldest child. Second of Numenor, although he didn't take the throne.
Atanalcar: Elros' youngest child.
Tindomiel: Elros' second eldest child. Little is known of her but the meaning of her name (Twilight's daughter in the high tongue of the elves) and the fact that she is the only daughter. In this story she is a twin to Manwendil. Again I had to flush out the very little details about her. She is a shy girl, that when she speaks usually speaks with a knowledge that is uncanny for her "age". She has a hot temper and is best friend's with Legolas' father Thranduil
Elvish dictionary
Tithen pen- little one
Ion nin- my son
Tithen muindor- little brother
Gwador- sworn brother
A'maal- beloved
Mellon nin- my friend
Tithen hen- Little child