Estel was sitting quietly in the library reading a book; he did not hear anyone else enter.

"Estel?" the soft voice made him jump.

"Sorry Ada," the man looked a little sheepish at being caught out.

"We missed you at dinner," he commented sitting by the younger.

"I was not hungry Ada," he answered.

"Elladan told me you went to speak with him earlier."

"What of it?" Estel asked defensively, knowing what was coming.

"He told me you were threatening him."

"I did not…I…"

"Estel," Elrond warned cutting him off, "don't lie to me…why did you threaten him?"

"Ada…I know you won't believe me but…he is the one who destroyed that village last year…I just fear there is another reason he is here…I don't trust him."

"Trust him or not I will not have you threatening to kill people and accusing them of things they do not remember…"

"He does remember Ada…I know it…there is a reason he us here…I will figure it out."

"I do not want you going anywhere near him if this is how you are going to act." Elrond's voice was sharp.

"Then I may as well leave," Estel said shortly, "Don't worry lord Elrond, I will not outstay my welcome."

"Estel…" Elrond started but the man was already to the door.

Elrond shook his head, sometimes that man could be annoyingly difficult, sighing he went back to see Elladan.

Elladan found his sleep a restless pained torture session from which he could not wake.

Everywhere he looked there were elves taunting him and pain ripped through him mercilessly…then the orcs…he cried out in pain feeling something touching him.

Elrond was woken by the elder twin's restlessness but could not wake him gently he placed a hand on the younger elf's shoulder only to be fought off.

"Elladan," he said sharply, "Calm down my son…Elladan wake up…"

It took a while later before the elf finally calmed at the soothing scent of athelas and lavender.

"Sidh ion nîn, sidh, im sinome." Elrond soothed softly back at his sons eyes.

Suddenly steel grey eyes opened and looked around in terror drawing away from the elf that held him, his breath shortened; fear and panic took over and he tried to move away.

"Elladan?" Elrond frowned.

"P-p-please…don't hurt me…s-s-s-sorry…" he trailed off shaking.

"It is alright…you are safe here…"

Elladan nodded slowly willing himself to calm down.

"I-I-I want to go for a walk," Elladan requested softly.

"Of course…I will find you some clothes."

Thank you," Elladan forced a smile.

/Elf/ his master's voice echoed through his mind.

/I am here Master/ Elladan answered/they took the bait…I am about to go for a walk with Elrond…I will take it kill him…/

/No/ the Nazgûl hissed/bring him back to us./

/As you wish/ Elladan nodded/But what of the defences…surely the guards will notice…/

/I will take care of it…just keep the ring from him and all magical defences will be broken./

/As you wish master/ Elladan nodded and the voice faded as Elrond walked back into the room.

"I will wait outside for you." he smiled softly.

Elladan just nodded focusing on the plan.