Chapter Two – Swimming in Winter
Elladan lay on his back, watching the ceiling. He was bored.
Not far away, Elrohir was helping little Arwen build a tower with her blocks. It had been several years since her birth and already she was showing the signs of being very beautiful
."I'm bored!" came Liadan's voice. She and her brother, Legolas were visiting Imladris with their mother.
"What's bored?" asked the small elfling.
"I don't know!" snapped his sister. Elladan sat up and looked across at the elf maid, he then looked out the window at the snow falling.
"Wanna go swimming?" he asked breaking into a wide grin.
"In the snow?" questioned Liadan and Elrohir together. Elladan nodded. "Sure, why not!" Elrohir said. The three older elfling stood to leave.
"Me too!" cried Legolas, he jumped down from the bookcase he was currently climbing. Liadan sighed and turned to her little brother.
"No Las you stay here with Ren!" she said pointing to Arwen.
"Me coming too Dan!" demanded Legolas.
"Just bring him!" the twins moaned. So Liadan grabbed his hand and they left the building.
The water was freezing. Liadan and Elladan splashed about while Elrohir entertained Legolas in the snow. It was not long before Elrohir joined his brother and best friend. They were having so much fun the soon forgot about Legolas. Then came a voice that froze them to the heart…
"Watch me Dan!" cried Legolas. He had climbed up the small cliff and was getting ready to jump.
"Legolas, NO!" screamed Liadan. Too late. The little elfling jumped and landed in the freezing water. He didn't surface.
Elladan looked at the spot where Legolas had landed. He heard Liadan's panicked cries behind him and swam out to Legolas. Elrohir and Liadan stood on the shore waiting for Elladan and Legolas to surface. Finally they did. Elladan started running towards home, Legolas cradled in his arms.
They hadn't gone far when they were met by three very worried parents.
"Have you seen Legolas?"
"Arwen said you had gone swimming?"
"What happened!"
Sarlinna took her youngest from Elladan and was ushered inside by Celebrian. Elrond turned to the three guilty looking youngsters.
"You went swimming?" it was more of a statement then a question so the three remained silent.
"They need extra help in the kitchens," suggested Erestor from behind Elrond.
"There you have it, kitchen duties until further notified!" Elrond laid down his punishment. The here managed to look guilty until the turned the corner. Then they ran laughing to their rooms.
Elrond made his way to Sarlinna's room. He smiled as he watched the two women fuss over Legolas. A small hand tugged at his sleeve. Looking down he saw Arwen standing by him. She smiled at her father and raised her hands demanding to be lifted. Elrond obeyed his youngest and the two stood watching in silence.
so there u have it...what happens next?
yes i now it was short again but im getting better
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