(A/N) And once again, another timely update! Oh man, im so proud of myself! Ok, anyway, this is a few days later.

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Glorfindel and Erestor sat in a small sitting room, a fire in the large stone hearth to melt away the cool morning breeze. The flaxen haired lord stretched out comfortably onto a soft couch, Erestor reclining in a large armchair, conversing quietly with each other about the curious nature of the orcs lately, how none at all had been seen for the past few months, as if they were all grouping somewhere, preparing for something. Not even a single scout had been found and it was becoming rather nerve racking.

They had both fallen into silence, each deep in thought when suddenly the door was flung open and a small, dark haired elfling ran in wearing nothing but a pair of leggings. The child giggled and ducked under the couch Glorfindel was on, crawling until he met the wall and placing a small hand on his mouth to cover up his laughter.

The two older elves looked at each other in shock and confusion, but before either could say anything, a young red haired maiden ran in, a frantic look on her face.

She paused a moment to catch her breath and then realizing whom she was in the room with, her face paled and she swallowed hard before she was able to find her voice.

"Im terribly sorry to disturb you my lords but, have you seen Ellenion? I think he ran in or by here a moment ago."

Erestor was about to point at the couch but was stopped by a look from Glorfindel who stood, turning his head to wink at him before turning back to the maiden. "Do you mean to tell me, lady Galen, that you have lost my lord's youngest child?" A cold look covered his features though inside he was dying to laugh.

Galen paled even more if possible "I...I...Lady Celebrian asked if I would dress and watch him for a while, while she and Lord Elrond prepared for their guests but while I was trying to dress him he ran away! I didn't mean to lose him!"

Glorfindel kept his expression and voice cold "Yet you did, and in a very short time period I must add" he said, raising an eyebrow "Do you have any idea how upset and angry the Lord and Lady will be with you? Not to mention Elladan and Elrohir who are due to arrive today?"

" I...I..." She stuttered, looking as if she was about to cry

"That is enough Glorfindel" said Erestor, laughing as he stood, unable to hide his amusement any longer. "Come on out Ellenion, games over"

Confusion dominated her expression as she saw a smirk forming on Glorfindel's face and heard Erestor's laughter until she saw the small child crawl out from under the couch.

"You knew he was here the whole time! Why did you do that?" Galen exclaimed, her fair cheeks turning bright pink in anger and embarrassment.

Glorfindel shrugged still smirking and leaned down to pick up the giggling little boy and laughed when he received a wet kiss on the cheek and a cheery "Good morning Gahgingel!"

Ellenion clung to Glorfindel's neck, not caring that he was half naked and looked over at Erestor, waving "Good morning Airster!"

He chuckled, walking over to him and ruffled the dark hair "good morning little one, you promise to be good for Galen now?" The child giggled again and nodded, before proceeding to place his two middle fingers into his mouth

Glorfindel looked back at Galen, saw she still glared at him and turned back away, grinning and trying to keep back his laughter "Yes, you must not play anymore games like this with her today, she seems rather vexed."

Erestor smirked at Glorfindel, raising a brow and took Ellenion from him, handing him gently over to Galen who took him, smiling thankfully. She looked back once again at Glorfindel, glaring at him before turning and going back to the nursery.

When she was gone Erestor turned his gaze to his friend "That was mean Glorfindel..." He smirked "mean...but very funny"

Glorfindel chuckled "thank you"

Erestor simply shook his head "come, we must go and meet the riding party, I believe I heard them arrive while you were having your little bit of fun."

By the time they arrived down in the large courtyard the rangers had already given up their horses to the stable and the twins were walking with their father back inside and speaking quietly.

The two advisors caught up with them in time to hear Elladan tell of their only find during the past three weeks

"We found nothing except for five days ago we found one scout. Just a runt of an orc, but no others came at all when he was killed, there was nothing."

"This is indeed strange" Elrond responded, and stayed quiet for a few moments before looking back at his sons and smiling softly.

"Come, you are no doubt weary from your ride, this can be discussed later, you should rest."

Both nodded before Elrohir quietly inquired before turning to leave "where is Naneth and Ellenion?"

Elrond smiled at the question "Your mother is still helping prepare for our guests arrival and I believe Ellenion is being taken care of by the young maiden Galen"

Glorfindel choked back a laugh, and Erestor placed a hand over his mouth to try and cover his smirk.

The other three looked at them curiously "what is so amusing?" Asked Elrond

"Well..."Glorfindel began, a grin breaking onto his face "lets just say that Galen is having a rather rememberable experience with him...Im not sure she has ever dealt with a young one before and he is making sure that she...um...has a 'fun' time"

Elladan grinned proudly "Thats my brother!" He looked at Elrohir who was also smirking "We are doing a good job Elrohir, come, lets go and see him"

Elrond sighed and placed a hand on both of their shoulders "Don't be too hard on Galen and be ready for the midday meal, it will be in a few hours"

"Of course Adar!" The elder twin replied, still smirking, before heading towards his young brother's room, his twin at his side.

Elrond turned his gaze to his two advisors "I get the feeling that there is more to your little explanation than you are telling me..." He looked hard at them, while they tried desperately to keep from collapsing into laughter.

"Nevermind" Elrond finally said after a moment "I don't want to know"

A few hours later, Celebrian went to the nursery to relieve Galen of her duty, and smiled at the rather touching sight she found. Galen sat comfortably in the rocking chair by the miniature bed while Elladan and Elrohir knelt on the soft rug in the middle of the floor with Ellenion, who had them drawing pictures with colored wax.

Galen saw her first and stood, bowing slightly "Lady Celebrian"

Celebrian smiled at her, then at her sons "I see my eldest two have overtaken your job for a while"

Elladan grinned at her stood, walking over to embrace his mother "Naneth, it is good to be home"

She embraced her son warmly and then was immediately pulled into another hug by Elrohir, who held Ellenion in one arm.

She smiled, and once released, took her youngest into her arms, who in turn hugged her neck and rested his head on her shoulder, saying softly, content "Nahnee"

Celebrian kissed him on the top of his head then sighed pulled her two eldest into and embrace again with a free arm, kissing them each on their forehead "I am so glad your home, I always worry for you when you go on these patrols"

Elrohir smiled and kissed her on the cheek "We are fine Naneth, have you come to get us for the midday meal?"

"No" she replied, "though it is soon, I came to retrieve all of you for our guests are arriving, I wanted them to be met down in the courtyard"

"Who is coming" asked Elladan

"You will see soon enough" she said smiling and turning to leave still carrying Ellenion who looked at his brothers and giggled for no apparent reason.

The twins followed their mother into the courtyard where their father, Glorfindel, Erestor and many others already waited.

They were not made to wait very long for a few minutes later two cloaked figures rode into the courtyard, both with rather large pointy hats.

Two elves came forward to take the reins of their horses as they stopped, letting the two dismount.

"Mithrandir!" Cried Elladan, smiling brightly

Elrond smiled and stepped forward "it is good to see you again my friends, you are most welcome"

Gandalf smiled warmly in return as did his companion who removed his hat revealing himself to be the white wizard, Saruman.

TBC

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(A/N) Ok, seriously guys, I WANT REVIEWS! No reviews, no story! (thank you H'sH&S, I appreciate your comments, please don't stop!)