LORD OF THE RINGS – THE LOVE OF SIBLINGS
By Princess-Pirate

Summary: Luthien, Legolas' younger sister is in love with Tirmo, a sentinel from Lothlorien. She's madly in love but Legolas has his doubts about the young elf and so does his father. When Aragorn and the twins comes to visit they uncover a plot to remove the Royal family.

Disclaimer: All the characters and places in the story belong to the original creator – JRR Tolkien - and the New Line Cinema. Some of the new characters are my own creations and therefore I have some ownership over them.

Warning: Rated PG for blood, torture, and angst.

Chapter 2

Help From Friends

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Lord Elrond Peredhil stood on the balcony of Rivendell, looking out over the waterfall that flowed to join the Anduin River.

Aragorn, or Estel as he was known to the elves, was sitting on a bench reading a letter that had arrived earlier.

Elrond frowned when he saw the look of concern on his adopted son's face. "What is it ion-nin?" he asked as he walked over to sit beside the ranger.

"Legolas needs help" he said as he handed his father the parchment.

Elrond immediately recognised the Crown Prince of Mirkwood's handwriting.

Estel Elrondion

I hope that this letter finds you well mellon-nin. I miss you and your brothers for the time has been dreadfully boring since you've gone back home. I am desperately in need of your help.

A troop of elves has arrived in Mirkwood before I wrote this letter to you. They are leaded by an elf by the name of Tirmo. I do not trust these elves Estel and I fear the safety of my family and Mirkwood. This elf has only been polite and Luthien has fallen for him, despite my attempts to keep them apart.

We are holding a banquet for them and the peace talks in two days' time. I beg you and your brothers to accompany your father to Mirkwood. We need to protect my realm and put a stop to these problems.

Please make haste mellon-nin. We do not have a lot of time.

Crown Prince Legolas Thranduilion of Mirkwood

"We should trust his senses" Elrond said as he passed the parchment back to his son. He knew the prince and loved him and his sister as his own. It was also due to the fact that his eldest son Elladan and Luthien were a couple and that she almost every time accompanied Legolas to Rivendell. The elven lord rose to his feet and smiled at Aragorn. "Go and get your brother's Estel" he said "We depart for Mirkwood in an hour."

Aragorn nodded and ran into the house to go and inform his twin brothers of their coming journey.

Soon after the Rivendell elves were leaving the realm and heading towards Mirkwood to go and help the Royal family.

2 Days Later

"I'm serious Luthien" Legolas said as he paced his sister's room.

She was sitting at her dressing mirror and brushing out her long blonde hair. "Why are you so against Tirmo. He has been nothing by gallant and friendly to us. He has even shared his knowledge regarding their trip here with father."

"I want you to stay away from him Luthien" Legolas said as he looked at her "And now you accept his invitation to the ball tonight. You are walking into a trap Luthien. What about El? I thought you loved him."

"I don't care Las" Luthien replied "I may like whom I like. Father asked me to go so stop nagging me. You're beginning to work on my nerves. Tirmo is an honourable elf and he's only worried about keeping Mirkwood safe from our enemies."

"I agree with her ion-nin" Thranduil said as he opened the door and walked into the room. He had been looking for Legolas and one of the guards told him that he was with his sister. "You are just being uneasy Las," he said as he placed a comforting arm on Legolas' shoulder "I have met with all the elves and they pose no threat."

"You see" Luthien said as she smiled at him.

"Listen to your sister" Thranduil said "I have send a missive to Lady Galadriel on the day they arrived. She trusts them and said that she'll send Haldir and another troop to come and assist us. Why don't you relax and enjoy the ball? I know you want to keep Mirkwood safe but give that responsibility to your commanders for tonight."

Legolas nodded reluctantly and looked out the window.

"Why don't you get to know him a little better?" the king asked as he looked at his eldest and only son. Legolas was forced to grow up so fast. Ever since his mother died, he has done nothing but training and working to keep Mirkwood safe.

"Yes Adar" Legolas replied and walked to the door. He needed some fresh air to calm him. "I will see you tonight."

"Do not be late ion-nin" Thranduil ordered before Legolas closed the door. "Something's chasing him again," the king said as he looked at his daughter.

"He will be fine Ada," she said as the king excused himself to go and finish the final meetings before he had to get ready for the ball as well.

Thranduil nodded and then walked to the throne room to finishing holding court.

"Where are you Estel?" Legolas asked as he walked down the path and sat down under a tree.

From behind a tree, Tirmo sneered and then silently crept away. The prince was getting suspicious of them and was going to watch them with a hawkeye. They would have to get him out of the way first and he knew just the way to do it.

Legolas was pulled from his thoughts when he heard soft footsteps approaching him. Looking up he smiled as he leapt to his feet and ran to the human walking towards him. "Estel" he said as he pulled the young ranger into a hug "I've missed you so."

"It is good to see you too Legolas" Aragorn replied "I'm glad you're still in one piece."

"Very funny you filthy human" Legolas said.

"Oh yeah" Aragorn replied as he tackled Legolas to the ground and tickled him.

After a few minutes of playing around they sat together in companionship under a tree.

"I'm worry about Luthien" Legolas said, "I'm afraid of Tirmo using her to get to me or my father."

"Don't worry mellon-nin" Aragorn said "We'll get this sorted out and take care of them. Now let's go and get ready."

Legolas nodded and allowed Aragorn to pull him to his feet.

"I just hope Elladan will be himself when he sees Luthien with Tirmo" Aragorn remarked as they climbed the steps to the main door.

"I know" Legolas said, "Did you tell him?"

"Aye I did" Aragorn said, "Yet he loves her enough to stay in the background until we unmask Tirmo and his companions."

Legolas smiled. "Thank you Estel" he said as they reached the ranger's chamber. "I'll see you later?"

"Later" Aragorn said as he opened the door. With a soft sigh, he entered the chamber.

"And?" Elladan asked from where he was sitting on the bed.

"He's very worried," Aragorn said as he sat down next to the elf. "Not for himself but for Luthien and King Thranduil. Now I'm sure that something's wrong. We need to keep an eye on the Lothlorien elves." He looked around the room.

"What is it?" Elladan asked his young brother.

"Where's Ro?" Aragorn asked as he walked over to the window.

"He went to send a letter to Haldir. Legolas said they are on their way but I would feel a lot better if they were here as soon as possible. We need to provide adequate and stealthy protection for Legolas and his family."

Aragorn nodded and looked back at Elladan. He knew his bother was hurting inside because he knew that Luthien was in trouble but he put on a brave façade to help them. "I'm just so worried about him El" he said, "I would never be able to forgive myself if something should happen to him."

"He'll be okay Estel" Elladan said "Now stop worrying and go and get ready. Ada will be here soon and he would hate to be kept waiting. Besides, Legolas is counting on us to help him keep an eye on things."

Aragorn nodded and walked into the washroom to get cleaned up.