Disclaimer: See Chapter One.

A/N: Hey there people! Thank you all soooo much for your incredible reviews! Yes, I know right now it's all fluff, but don't worry! Angst and drama will be coming up pretty soon, proving that the darn plot bunnies don't start hopping around my head again. Just this once, I'm going to indulge in self-indulgance, so bear with me for a minute. Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday dear HarryEstel! Happy Birthday to me! I just love birthdays! And yes, September 8 is my actual birthday! YEAH! Anyway, many many thanks to my incredibly awesome beta enb2004, YOU GO GIRL! Here is Chapter Seven as promised, oh and I normally don't ask for reviews, but reviews would truly be a wonderful birthday present, thanks! Enjoy!

Elrond and Glorfindel had not been the only ones to hear Legolas scream. Erestor had been walking around the house, trying to find the twins and Legolas before they did each other bodily harm, when he heard Legolas scream.

Erestor shuddered when he heard the scream. He knew that Elrond was probably right in the midst of taking out Estel's stitches and the last thing that he needed was a highly unexpected scream. He hoped that the Valar would have mercy on Elladan and Elrohir, for Erestor was sure that Elrond would not.

Sighing, he looked up at the sky and gave a silent prayer to the Valar, asking for strength, before heading towards the bedrooms. It sounded as though the twins had woken Legolas up through some hideous means judging by that ill timed scream.

It was truly amazing that those two hadn't grayed everyone's hair yet. Between the pranks they pulled and their tendency to return home grievously injured, it was truly a miracle from the Valar that they hadn't been killed or permanently maimed.

Shaking away those disturbing thoughts, Erestor hastened his pace. He really had to find the Prince and the twins.

Finding them didn't prove to take to long. All Erestor had to do was follow the shouts and promises of retribution. When he finally came across them, he saw Legolas, whose long blonde hair was still dripping wet, about to pounce on both of the twins very close to the edge of the stairs.

Just as Legolas was about to pounce on the twins, Erestor grabbed Legolas at the last second.

Legolas scowled when he felt himself be pulled away from the twins from behind.
He whirled around angrily only to come face to face with Erestor.

"Forgive me Erestor, but I have unfinished business with Elladan and Elrohir," he said glaring daggers at the said twins.

"Twas only a small joke Legolas! There is no need to murder us," Elrohir said playfully.

They all knew that Legolas would never actually hurt anyone. Threaten, sure, but hurt them? Never, well, at least not on purpose.

Erestor raised an eyebrow at the twins. "A small prank? The scream Legolas uttered should have been enough to wake the dead!" he exclaimed.

Elladan and Elrohir grinned while Legolas could only groan and eye his dripping wet hair with distaste.

Seeing Legolas's hair, Erestor sighed and shook his head in disbelief. "Legolas, did they wake you up with another bucket of cold water?" he asked.

At Erestor's statement, both the twins looked highly affronted. "We most certainly did not!" Elladan exclaimed.

"Indeed not. You know we would not stoop to such an overused prank as that!" Elrohir said.

"Oh really? Than pray tell why Legolas's hair is dripping wet," Erestor said sarcastically.

"They speak the truth Erestor, if a somewhat twisted version of it," Legolas said dryly.

Erestor turned and looked at him in confusion, motioning for him to continue.

"They never said it was bucket of cold water. Quite the contrary I'm afraid. It was bucket of very hot water that I woke up to this morning. A most original twist on an old and used prank I must admit," Legolas said glaring at the twins playfully.

Oh he would get the twins back, that was a fact. But he wouldn't kill them. At least, not yet. Prank them horrifically, yes; murder, a bit to extreme.

Erestor saw that Legolas did not actually mean to murder the twins and once again sighed, however this time in relief. That was one less elf he would have to worry about murdering Elladan and Elrohir.

"Elladan, Elrohir, just because Legolas had decided not to kill you, for the moment anyway, do not even begin to think that your father won't," he said sternly.

Elladan and Elrohir looked at each other in confusion. What had they done that would make their Adar wish to kill them?

"Pardon me, but why would Lord Elrond wish to kill them?" Legolas asked. Although he didn't appreciate being woken up by a bucket of hot water, it was most certainly one of the tamer pranks that the twins could have pulled on him.

"When you screamed Legolas, which by no means is your fault, Elrond happened to be and is still probably taking out Estel's stitches," Erestor said glaring at the twins.

Legolas's eyes widened as he remembered the scream he had uttered when he had felt the hot water. Lord Elrond was sure to flay the twins alive for that. Alas, he couldn't help but feel somewhat guilty himself. Elrond could have seriously injured Estel in his startlement, even though it seemed unlikely.

"Erestor, please forgive me, I did not realize," Legolas said truly apologetic. He had absolutely zero desire to harm his newest little friend. The fact that his scream might have was a truly horrendous thought for him.

Erestor only waved him off though while glaring at the twins. "As I said Legolas, it is no fault of your own. You did not know what time Estel's stitches were being taken out, and one does not exactly plan to being woken up in the manner you were. I too would have screamed if a bucket of hot water was suddenly dumped on me while I was sleeping. You two however, should have thought of what Legolas's reaction might be. You knew very well that your father was going to remove the stitches this morning,'" Erestor said.

Elladan and Elrohir gulped together. They were so in for it now. Indeed, while it had occurred to them that Legolas might scream (which was entirely the point) they had not thought about how their Adar would react to it while taking stitches out.

"Erestor, we are so sorry. We truly did not realize it, although we should have," Elladan said remorsefully.

"Truly, we are. We had not thought about it and it was foolish of us," Elrohir said, his eyes dimming at the thought of possibly being the cause of an injury to his baby brother.

"You're right, it was foolish, but with time, your Ada will forgive you. Come, I am sure that the procedure is done and over with by now. I know that Elrond will want to see you, all of you," Erestor said, noticing that Legolas was trying to creep away unnoticed.

Sighing in defeat, the twins and Legolas followed Erestor back down to the Healing Wing.
Back in the Healing Wing, Elrond was at last taking out the very final stitch. "There, it is done," Elrond said with a sigh of relief.

Bar the unexpected scream from Legolas, the entire procedure had gone very smoothly. Elrond frowned when he remembered the scream. He would have to have words with the twins as soon as they came down to check on Estel.

"When do you think that he will wake up mellon nin?" Glorfindel asked, causing Elrond to come out of his thoughts.

For a moment, Elrond frowned thoughtfully while taking in Estel's size, age, and race. "I would say that he should wake some time after the afternoon meal," he said after a few moments of calculation.

"Do you think that he'll be able to go outside today? I know he was very much looking forward to," Glorfindel said.

"I do not believe so mellon nin. He is very tired and even after he wakes up from the tea, he will more than likely still feel its effects and fall back asleep shortly afterwards. I only hope that we can keep him awake long enough to eat something," Elrond said.

"Hmmm, once the twins are in here I doubt that shall be a problem," Glorfindel said with a hint of a smile.

"Yes, you are probably right. Come, I believe that Erestor is probably outside along with Legolas and the twins," Elrond said already moving towards the door.

Sure enough, once he had opened it, he found them waiting outside all wearing anxious expressions.

Seeing their father, Elladan and Elrohir jumped up immediately and started speaking hurriedly.

"Oh Ada! We are so sorry. We truly did not mean to startle you. It was foolish of us, we know this. Please, forgive us Ada," Elrohir said all at once.

"Please Ada, tell us how Estel is. We are truly sorry, it shall never happen again," Elladan said sorrowfully.

"My Lord, I am truly sorry. I did not mean to startle you. I did not even know that you were taking out the stitches this early in the morning," Legolas said looking quite down trodden.

"Legolas, I have told you many times not to call me Lord. Please, it is just Elrond, I am your godfather after all. And do not fret Greenleaf, I am not mad at you in the slightest although I must admit your scream startled me somewhat," Elrond said smiling at the depressed Prince.

"I already told him that Elrond, but he just refused to listen to me," Erestor complained.

"Ah, that does not surprise me in the slightest," Glorfindel muttered.

"Ada, we are so sorry. We never meant for you to be startled. Please tell us how Estel is," Elrohir begged.

"He is fine my sons. He is still sleeping from the drug I gave him and will continue to sleep for a good while yet. Now, I know you did not mean to startle me and thankfully, no harm was done. You must be more careful though my sons. A lesser healer might have done some damage to Estel. You are forgiven so long as you promise me there will not be a repeat of this incident," Elrond said.

"Of course not Ada! It won't ever happen again, we promise," Elladan said, his eyes showing his relief that Estel was fine.

"Good. However, due to this incident, I may just let Legolas and Estel play a prank on you in revenge," Elrond said, eyes shinning with mirth.

At this the twins groaned while Elrond, Legolas, Glorfindel, and Erestor all laughed. Legolas could be quite creative in his pranks and when you added a mischievous four year old into the mix, the results were sure to be interesting and entertaining.

"Legolas, so long as you don't cut our hair again, you and Estel may feel free to prank us," Elladan said figuring it would be better to concede defeat gracefully. At least this way, his and Elrohir's hair was sure to stay intact.

Legolas nodded thoughtfully. Truth be told it was a good trade off. "Very well mellon nin, I accept that term," he said, eyes sparkling with laughter. He already had an idea for the twins. He would have to run it by Estel first seeing as they were to be co-conspirator's in crime, but he was pretty sure that Estel would agree. He might not have known Estel for very long, but if Estel lived with the twins, then some of their influence was bound to have rubbed off on him.

"This should be interesting. Mellon nin, are you sure pairing Estel with Legolas is such a great idea? Think of the influence that Legolas will have on him," Erestor whispered softly.

"Perhaps, but it will happen eventually. I'd rather it be sooner than later. At least this way, we know what to expect," Elrond whispered back.

"Now, Legolas, Elladan, Elrohir, I assume with this mornings events, that you have not had time to eat breakfast, correct?" Elrond asked.

The three named elves looked at each other in embarrassment before nodding at Elrond. With everything that had happened, they had completely forgotten about the morning meal.

"Come then, I'm sure that the kitchen staff would be more than pleased to set out a late breakfast for you three. I am going to remain here and keep an eye on Estel. You three may come back only after you have eaten," Elrond said sternly.

"All right Ada, if that is what you wish," Elrohir said. He had no wish to further anger his father than he already had this day, even if their father had already forgiven them.

"Yes, now go on, I know that you are all hungry. Once you come back, we must have an important talk," Elrond said, throwing glances at his twin sons.

Elladan and Elrohir understood at once what their Ada was referring to. Legolas still did not know the truth about Estel's identity and he really needed to know. Particularly if he and Estel were going to become friends which already seemed to be apparent.

"All right Ada," Elladan said cheerfully.

"Come on Elrohir, Legolas, let's go grab so breakfast. The sooner we eat, the sooner we can come back and sit with Estel," he said while dragging a confused Legolas to the door.

"Thank you Elladan. Do try not to choke on your food in your haste, hmmm?" Elrond said with a smile.

"Of course not Ada, we shall be right back!" Elrohir cried before he to was grabbed by the sleeve and dragged out the door.

Once the twins and Legolas had left, Glorfindel and Erestor turned to Elrond and stared at him pityingly.

"What?" Elrond asked in confusion.

"We are so sorry Elrond," Glorfindel said sympathetically.

"Sorry about what?" Elrond asked, looking back and forth between his two advisors.

"For having to put up with all four of them. We wish you the best of luck mellon nin and we shall be here to help you the entire way," Erestor said kindly.

Elrond groaned as he realized what his two good friends were saying. Estel was going to turn out just like his brothers and Legolas. Add the occasional visit from Arwen in... Valar help them all.

Translations:

Ada: Dad/Daddy
Adar: Father
Ion nin: My son
Mellon nin: My friend
Arda: Middle Earth