A/N: I'm SOOOO sorry it's taken so long for this chapter! Life has been evil and then I was hit by writer's block! A HUGE thanks to QuinlanRamsey! Also I mustapologizenotonlyfor the lateness of this chapter, but also thebrevity...Anyway,here's CHAPTER SEVEN!

May Angels Lead You In

Erestor frowned slightly as he glanced around the table and noticed that the twins were not yet seated. Where were those two! They would be the death of him yet, the advisor knew they would always win him over again somehow. Suddenly, two identical figures burst into the room, swinging a smaller one between them. Erestor realized it was the child from earlier, whom the twins had called Estel.

"Nice of you to join us," the advisor said with false sweetness.

"Oh, Erestor! Don't be such a sourpuss! We are not that late!" Elrohir said with a grin.

"Indeed, besides, we didn't think you would appreciate a muddy little boy at your table. We had to clean him up," Elladan added.

"And why, pray tell, must the child eat with you?" Erestor asked.

The twins looked highly affronted, "Erestor! Of course our little brother is going to eat with us!" Elrohir said.

Erestor frowned, "Brother?"

Elladan nodded, "Erestor, let us introduce-again-Estel, son of Elrond…Ada adopted him!" Elrohir nodded, grinning.

Erestor looked at them skeptically, but thought it best to just move on with the meal and deal with that mystery at a later time. Everyone sat and the twins helped Estel to fill his plate. Erestor watched them out of the corner of his eye, surprised by how much the child looked like Elrond and his sons…A suspicion slipped into his mind and stayed there. He filed it away for when he would speak with Elrond.

None too soon for Erestor, the meal ended and the twins disappeared with the child while he searched out his Lord and friend, Elrond.

"Elrond, we need to talk. Now," the advisor demanded, bursting into the Elf-lord's library.

"Let me take a guess as to the reason for your sudden appearance…Does it have something to do with a small child called Estel?" Elrond asked with amusement.

Erestor nodded, "It does indeed! Elladan and Elrohir claim him as brother!"

Elrond nodded, "And so they should…Why should they not?"

"Elrond, I think he may be more than that…" Erestor said slowly.

Elrond lifted an eyebrow, "How so?"

"Well, he looks remarkably like your family, especially the twins…" Erestor began, "They are known for their relationships with the ladies…"

Elrond burst out laughing, "Oh, 'Restor! You think he is one of theirs!"

Erestor blushed and Elrond went on, "Oh, my dear friend…Please, sit…I shall explain as best I can," Erestor sat and Elrond went on, "You know they returned from Gondor not long ago. That is where they found the child. He was an orphan and they took him in after finding that he was being severely mistreated…" Elrond watched the advisor and continued, "This must never be revealed…"

Erestor nodded and listened, "The child is Aragorn, son of Arathorn…He is the Heir of Islidur, last of that line. When the twins discovered this, they decided to bring him here. He can be no safer anywhere else, except perhaps in Lorien. And have you seen how he has healed their hearts? They laughed Erestor! The child brings a smile to their face without even trying…He needs protection and he shall have it as Estel, son of Elrond…I must say, your assumption was very amusing! As for Estel's resemblance to us, he is family. Distantly related, but related nonetheless…It is not surprising that he should resemble us somewhat and shall only help to perpetuate the guise…"

Erestor nodded and he blushed again, "I respect you and your family much, Elrond…Forgive my…insinuation that either of the twins is anything but proper, at least in that manner…"

Elrond suppressed a smile, "Worry not. When first I saw Estel I had much the same thought…I almost asked which one of them was his ada!"

Erestor chuckled, "I can imagine what they would have said to that!"

Elrond laughed and put a hand on his advisor's shoulder, "You are a good friend, Erestor. I thank you for your aid to my family…I do not know what I would do without you!"

Erestor smiled, "I only do what I can, Elrond…"

Elrond looked at him, "I know, but it means so much to me and my family…"

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