The next few chapters concerntrate mainly on Aragorn and the twins. I might even add in Thranduil! Please tell me if I have any spelling or punctuation mistakes.

Chapter 4: All that Jazz

It was night in Rivendell. Voices could be heard in great halls; telling stories. Little children stared at stars in wonder. For most; it had been ordinary day. Not for Aragorn. He leaned against the balcony fence and stared into the distance. Legolas had been missing for two weeks. Everyone was worried.

FLASHBACK-

Elrond sat in his room. 'It's time to check on Legolas.' he thought. He went to the kitchens and came out with two slices of bread, an apple and a glass of water. He headed for the prince's room. The prince had been by himself all yesterday afternoon. He opened the door to find an empty room...

When Aragorn had heard the news of his friend's disappearence, his heart had skipped a beat. First he hurt Elladan and then he ran away. What could be wrong with him?

He gazed at the moon. Hooves pounded the ground. Aragorn was drawn out of his thoughts by curiosity. 'Who'd be out at this time of the night?' he wondered. He went downstairs to meet the rider. It was Mithrandir! "Gandalf! What are you doing here?" asked the ranger. "I must speak to Elrond. Immediately !" was the wizard's answer.

"He's in his room."

"Show me."

Aragorn led the grey wizard to his father's room. "Father?" He knocked on the door.

"Come in."

They entered the Elf Lord's room. "Adar? Mithrandir's here." said Aragorn. "What? Oh, Gandalf. How are you?" asked Elrond. "I'm well. I came to talk to you about Legolas." said the wizard. "LEGOLAS!" said the elf lord and the ranger at the same time. "Yes." The wizard was confused. "You've seen him?" asked Estel.

"Yes. About two days ago."

"Where?"

"Gondor." said Mithrandir. "What was he doing there?" asked Elrond. "He came to see me, I think. He ran off a little while later. I don't know why." said Gandalf. "He had been acting strangely while he was here. He tried to kill Elladan!" said the elf lord. This time, it was Gandalf's turn to be surprised. "I knew something was wrong! I sensed black magic around him, you know." "Black magic!" Elrond exclaimed, "That would explain a lot. Did he talk to you?". "No. But he was scared. I could see it in his eyes." said Gandalf. "Do you know where he was headed?" asked Aragorn.

"No. But I know the direction in which he went.I followed him for a bit, but I soon lost sight of him."

"I'll get a map." said the ranger and exited the room.

He headed to his room, but someone nearby called his name. "Aragorn!" the voice cried weakly. It was one of the twins at the bottom of the stairs. Judging by the bandages on his arms, it had to be Elladan.

"Elladan! Are you all right?" The injured elf was lying at the bottom of the stairs; unable to get up. "No." he said, "I can't get up." Aragorn helped him to his feet.

"Hannon le."

"No problem."

"Where were you headed?" Elladan asked. "Up." said Estel. "Oh." Aragorn started to walk up the stairs, then remembered Legolas. "Hey! Guess what? Gandalf's seen Legolas!" informed Aragorn. "Really!" Elladan exclaimed. Despite the fact that the prince had tried to kill him; the twin was still worried.

"Where?"

"In Gondor. But he ran away, I'm going to get a map so Gandalf can show us which way he headed." said the ranger.

"Where's Mithrandir?"

"Adar's room" Aragorn went back up the stairs.

When Estel got back to his father's room his brothers were already there. "Here's the map." Aragorn presented it to the wizard. "There. "said Gandalf. He had pointed to a small forest. "But there's nothing there. Just trees." said Elrohir. "Ah, but that's where you're wrong. There is a small, black tower. I hope I'm wrong, but that's where I think Legolas headed to." said Mithrandir. "Why do you hope you're wrong?" asked Estel. Gandalf looked at Elrond, then at his hands. "About fifty years ago, we banished a young sorcerer there. He was very gifted at doing things with his mind." said Gandalf. "Like telepathy?" asked Elladan. "Much more than that," said Elrond, "He could control people's minds. Make them see things that weren't there or hear things that didn't exist. As well as these, he had the normal powers of a dark sorcerer. I haven't heard of him for a while; he must've been biding his time." "But why does he want Legolas?" asked Elladan. "Thranduil helped us. In fact, he's the one who had the brillant idea of putting him there." said Elrond. "But couldn't he escape?" asked Aragorn. "It's surrounded by a force field. He can't get out but other's can." said Gandalf. "Have you told Thranduil?" asked Elrohir.

"He's out hunting; I couldn't find him anywhere."

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go to Mirkwood!" said Aragorn. "Very well. Pack your things, if you're coming, Estel" said Elrond. "You bet I'm coming!" exclaimed the ranger. Elrond smiled. "We're coming too!" said the twins. "No you're not. Especially not you Elladan. Your arms aren't healed yet. And you know why. You fell off your horse, remember?" said Elrond. "We'll follow you if you don't let us!" said the twins, stubbornly. Elrond threw up his hands in defeat, "Fine! Get your stuff". The twins grinned and ran off.

Deep in the cavern's off a black tower, a new servant was being fitted for clothes. Lord Kaltor circled his latest slave. "Hmmm. What do you have in black?" he asked his personel tailor. "Black tunics, black leggings and pants. Black anything really." said the tailor. "Hmmm. I want those and those, oh, and those." Lord Kaltor picked what he wanted and the other servants took the new slave to get changed. "Welcome to the family, my prince."

Well? Is it good? Do you hate it? What should the 'new slave' wear? Should he have chains on his neck or hands? Or be able to walk freely around the tower? I'll be very grateful for any ideas!

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oh, by the way, i need a name for the slave. If you think you know who the slave is and would like to tell a name that might be good, review! Remember not an elven name. a slave name or orc.