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Rivendell

Elrond was sitting in his study in the midst of mounds and mounds of paperwork. He had been working since early morning. All this work was getting monotonous. Just as he was about to sign another document, he felt a sharp pain, like that of a hot-poker, lance through his head. "This could only mean one thing." He thought, "Estel and Legolas are in trouble." But little did Elrond know just how much trouble the two companions were in.

The sun was setting over the majestic mountains, as the sky changed from blue to gold and from gold to a black hue. The entire world seemed peaceful and quiet without the slightest ill disturbance. It was almost as if the entire world was asleep, but the eerie silence was deafening. Not the slightest twitter of a chirruping cricket could be heard, nor the sound of a melodic nightingale caressing the night air with its dulcet song of peaceful slumber. This was how the world was when Legolas and Aragorn awoke from their eccentric induced sleep.

Legolas was the first to awaken to find that all was different. He looked around to find Aragorn laying a few feet away sleeping as soundly as if he were on a bed of clouds.

"Well, at least we're still together and alive," he thought to himself. The next thing he noticed was an unsettling feeling in the pit of his stomach. He crawled over to Aragorn with the intention of rousing the man so that they could leave the dreadful place.

"Aragorn, Aragorn." Legolas shook the man by the shoulders. "Estel, awaken." When his friend did not wake up, he shook harder as the thought that his friend was harmed by the creature crept into his mind.

"Mellon nin," answered a sleepy voice. "My head has always been attached to my shoulders and I would like to keep it that way. So please, stop shaking me so hard. Have you not ever heard of the word gently?"

"By the Valar, Estel, you scared me half way to Mandos. I thought that creature had done irreparable harm to you and that I would have to drag you back to your father and brothers with the news that I let some evil befall you."

"As you can see I am fine. Now that we are passed the whole 'are you alright' dialogue, what happened, what was that, and what did the creature mean?"

"What do you mean? Did it say something to you?" Legolas asked with concern.

"You mean you didn't hear it?" Legolas shook his head no, and Aragorn recited the warning the creature left. "What do you think it meant by, 'the darkness will blind you to tricks'?"

"Well whatever it was, I think we should leave this place immediately. Something is wrong here and I do not like that we are sitting out here in the open. We must see your father. He may know what this is and what all this means. But, first, we must find a place to camp. It would be unwise to travel in the dark this night."

They walked for a short while until they came to a small clearing in the woods where it would be perfect for camping for the night. Both were exhausted from their previous experience, and their heads were filled with so many unanswered questions, that it made them tired just trying to figure everything out. Legolas found a tall, sturdy tree for them to sleep in, so they both climbed up, and Aragorn sat down on the branch next to Legolas. He felt secure sleeping next to his friend.

"Goodnight, Mellon nin."

"Goodnight, Estel."

"Legolas…?" "Yes?"

"I told you we would find trouble."

And with that said they both fell asleep, feeling that they were finally safe and secure. But unknown to them, their troubles had only just begun.

Elrond, fearing for his son's life, got up from his desk and went in search of his trusted friend and advisor, Glorfindel. He staggered through the hallways, completely ungraceful and un-elf like, due to the intense pain of his premonition. Blinded by his discomfort, he had not realized that he had literally 'run into' Glorfindel.

"Elrond, are you alright? Answer me!"

"I am sorry my friend, Estel is in great peril. I do not know what has happened, but I sense that a great evil has awakened and a terrible catastrophe will occur. We must find him and Legolas as well."

"Alright, Mellon nin. We will search for them at first light. The darkness will only hinder our efforts."

"NO! I am sorry, but we must make haste and leave immediately."

"We cannot and you know it. We will just have to wait until—"

"No, you do not understand! Sarkahn is back! The destroyer of elves has returned!"

"Valar, protect us. But what would he want with Estel?"

"Does that really matter at this point? All I care about is that my son is safe."

"When are Elladan and Elrohir due to arrive?"

"Tomorrow morning. I am hoping we will run into them during the search. Now we must make haste."

Author's Note: The plot thickens. The one who attacked Legolas and Estel was not Sarkáhn.Who could it be and what do they want?What isthe destroyer of elves plotting? Please review and you'll learn more. ;)