A/N- Sorry for the slightly long wait, I have two Estel stories, one Legolas story and one Harry Potter story in the works, like I have said before, I finish all the stories before I begin posting, that way all I have to write is the wonderful authors note here, reviewer responses, and my usual shameless begging for reviews at the bottom! Only 6 more days of school! And tear, one more chapter of this story. to all you who reviewed, Thanks a million! To my repeat reviewers, ya mean the world to me. Last but not least, to all you floaters who are just reading thins story, I hope you like it!

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Snodgrass Winkle- Yeah, they are very sweet, how could baby Estel be anything but cute! And thanks for your continued reviews!

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Flamesofthemo0n- I can't believe I did that! That would be my grammatically challenged self rearing its ugly head! Hopefully I didn't make any huge mistakes in this chapter or I will have to go to grammar jail!

HarryEstel- Thanks! Yeah, he kind of has me wrapped as well! I just die over his cuteness! Yeah, being sick is no fun indeed! But luckily for all of us modern medicine is a good thing!

Liz- Liz, nothing you say is retarded, well… just kidding! You always pick my favorite parts too!

Cornett- Thank you! I loved that part too! I read your Fanfic in English, and let me tell you how great it was! I could never write that well in a foreign language! Keep up the good work!

Grumpy- yeah, I think that little Estel will be sticking around for quite some time.


Chapter 9 Bonds of trust

The little boy looked at the tall elf sitting next to him. His face scrunched in concentration as he tried to remember who this one was. El…El…Elrohir! That was it; this one's name was Elrohir. The boy was happy to have a name for the face. The other one who looked almost the same was Elladan. He didn't remember what the other elf's name was. For some reason to the boy he seemed older than the other two. He didn't look any older, just the way he carried himself he seemed have seen more than the others. Elrohir was looking curiously at him as though trying to guess what he was thinking. Looking out the window the child saw the bright sunlight filtering through the trees touching the valley below with golden hues. Right outside his window a soft breeze swayed the thick branches of the majestic oak tree. The leaves of the tree sent intermittent flickers of shadows and light dancing across the walls of his room. The boy looked out to the picturesque fields and saw to his delight several large horses cantering besides the river. They seemed to be playing tag with one another.

Elrohir was curious to see what the boy was so captivated by outside his window, as got up to look out the window for himself the child behind him softly whispered

"Don't go Ro',"

Elrohir stopped in his tracks. The little boy's eyes were filled with tears. Elrohir turned around and picked up the child. Holding him in his strong arms he rubbed his back to try to sooth him. He was shaking with fear, Elrohir was disheartened the child was so terrified to be alone. He hoped that soon the fright would fade. Elrohir pointed out the window to the horses and smiled. That was what the boy had been looking at. He didn't know what it was about horses but they seemed to attract the attention of younglings.

The child saw Elrohir stand up and walk away. His whole body shook with fear, last time he had been alone, all the bad things had come out and his parents had never returned. He never wanted to be alone again. He called out to him but he couldn't say his whole name, he hoped he would understand what he would mean. It was always so exasperating to the boy when he couldn't convey his thoughts to others around him. Elrohir caught his meaning loud and clear however as he scooped him up in his arms.

The child snuggled his head against his chest and entwined his tiny fingers in his robes. Elrohir looked down at the child with a strange feeling in his heart. He wanted to protect the child and never let the world catch up to him. He felt as though he was his brother.

The child's tense body relaxed as the fear he felt left him. Elrohir laid him down on his bed and tucked the covers around him. He was careful not to move out of the child's sight. He had no idea how to entertain a child, but fortunately for him his father walked in at that exact moment, a tray carried gently in his hands.

"Usually a story will do." Elrond said softly to his son.

Elrohir was once again surprised at his Ada's accuracy in assessing the situation once more.

Carefully Elrond set the tray on the bedside table and removed the cup of liquid. Leaning over the child he felt his forehead and noticed that as he had assumed the child still had a slight fever.

"Here you are little one, could you drink a bit for me?" Elrond asked quietly

The boy looked up at him confusedly, but appeared to get the message as he took the cup and drank a few sips.

He made a sour face and wrinkled his nose. Elrohir laughed, "I understand completely young one."

Elrond nudged him in the arm. "Don't encourage him!"

They both looked over at the child who was laughing silently, smiling at the sight of the two elves.

Elrond looked over to the little child and handed him the cup once more.

The boy made a grimace, but obligingly gulped down a small amount of the revolting drink.

After a few minuets the boy felt a wonderful warmth spreading through his veins helping to sway the fierce cold that penetrated to his very bones. The aching in his throat was soothed away. He felt so very tired; all he wanted to do was sleep. Slowly his eyelids drooped and he was whisked off into a dreamless sleep

"Ada, do you think it wise to send him to sleep when the previous anesthetic had barely worn off?" Elrohir asked nervously. Elrond looked to his son "He'll be fine, I only gave him a mild sedative, he went to sleep on his own because his body needs the rest to get over the physical and emotional trauma he has experienced over the past few days."

Elrond looked over at the small child, his quiet breathing and small form tugging on Elrond's heartstrings in a familiar fashion. The little child had innocence and a trust that only young children ever possessed. He hoped that he might have that innocence for years to come. In fact, Elrond was going to make sure of it. This child deserved a normal childhood and the love of a family. That was what he would have, Elrond owed it to his slain friend, he also owed it to his brother, after all this child was a descendant of his and in a small way he was a nephew to Elrond and cousin to the twins.

Elladan's footsteps could be heard down the hallway as he approached the young child's room. Walking in the room he smiled at the sleeping child.

"It seems as though he is always asleep." Elladan chuckled

"Enjoy it while you can." Elrond muttered darkly. "You have never had to deal with a toddler, they never rest…Ever!"

The twins laughed softly at the thought of him trying to manage twins and a young daughter all at the same time. It could not have been an easy few years.

"It wasn't" Elrond said dryly, the twins turned their stunned faces to their Ada yet again. Goodness, were they really that readable Elladan thought to himself, he would have to work on that.

"We cannot call him Aragorn, no one must know who he is and what his lineage is, we cannot know who may be listening." The twins nodded.

"What about Estel?" Elladan asked thoughtfully.

"Hope? Why hope." Elrohir asked with raised eyebrows.

"The hope of mankind, the one who could unite the free peoples of middle earth?" Elrond guesses knowingly.

Elladan shot his Ada another surprised glance. "Yeah, actually"

"Estel. I like it." Elrond said simply.

"Welcome to your new home little Estel." Elrohir called quietly as they left the room to give the child some peace and rest. Not to mention, traveling all night had taken it's toll on the twins as well who could defiantly benefit from a good rest, as well as Elrond because although he may not have left the confines of his study, he might as well walked the whole trip his sons had for all the pacing he had done.


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