Chapter 18: Four Awake

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Author's notes: Once again thanks to all my reviewers! I really appreciate them all!

Elrohir greeted his brother from his own be, and Estel was happy to see him already awake. "Ro, we were all worried over you!" he said.

"Really?" Uhmm, I'm not the Adan developing a fever" he gently jested.

Estel just threw glares at his brother "Really, gwador, next time be careful of not being caught in the avalanche"

"Okay, Estel, I'll be more careful, and I'll watch for any falling snow!" he replied, trying to make more light the situation knowing fully well that all his brothers and his friend had been really worried over him.

The two brothers would have carried on with the discussion, but they were interrupted when they heard Elladan shifting slowly in his bed. Then he slowly opened his eyes, and let his gaze travel to every member in the room.

He was surely on the Houses of Healing he realized upon noting the several beds, and there was also the fact that more than one bed was occupied. Four beds in total were occupied. Then he moved his head and saw Thranduil and Glorfindel sitting in chairs

He tried to talk, but is mouth was really dry. Elrond saw this and he grabbed a glass and poured some water from the pitcher. He passed it to Elladan, and he drank it. Then he asked "Ada, what happened?"

"What do you remember ion-nín?"

"All I remember is searching for Elrohir. He was caught in an avalanche. We didn't find him, and the Glorfindel came" here his voice faltered as he remembered the despair that he had felt earlier at not knowing if his twin was still alive. Then he continued "And I do not remember more"

"Glorfindel found you, and you passed out from the poison on your leg"

Elladan looked afraid at the last piece of news. "So the wound was really poisoned?"

"Yes, luckily it is a poison orcs selfdom use, for it isn't deadly, and it acts slowly. Always it gave time for the healers to administer the antidote to it. So they really hate to use it, as it doesn't harm much. But I already gave you the antidote, and the wound is now closed and on its way to healing fine"

Elladan looked relieved at this last piece of news. Just that moment Haldir entered, and he smiled upon seeing two more of his friends awake once more. He felt more relieved knowing that they were already on their way to recovery.

"It's good to see you awake once more mellyn-nín!" he exclaimed. Then he added upon the hungry looks that Elladan and especially Estel were throwing at the side of Elrohir, with the tray with his dinner, warm porridge- as he needed something light for the stomach and to gain force again- but the smell was delicious none the less.

"And the porridge tastes better in winter when it is cold in winter than in summer" mused Estel.

Elrond raised his eyebrows at this. He held an amused glance towards his sons' direction. Haldir also caught this. Apparently there was nothing more important in this moment for Elladan and Estel than food.

"I presume you must be feeling really hungry" he teased.

Elladan realized this, and he quickly drew his glance back from the already eating Elrohir. Estel apparently didn't care, and he continued gazing at the food.

"Don't worry, I should also bring you some food" Haldir said, and went out of the room.

Estel and Elladan were racking their brains. After the avalanche they didn't have had any proper meal, save for the little lembas that Glorfindel had given them.

Haldir then brought their food and they ate. After all the food had been finished, Elladan asked how they were found, what had happened to Legolas and who rescued them.

Elrond start the explanation by telling them of the scout's report on the avalanche and that probably they were trapped. Then of his vision regarding the twins, and of the scout parties led by Haldir, Thranduil and Glorfindel.

He then proceeded in telling them when they were found, and in what conditions. After he finished, Estel broke the silence "Well, Glorfindel, seems like once again you saved me"

"And me also Glorfin "said Elladan, using Glorfindel's old nickname given to him when the twins were mere elflings. Of course, that was not his only nickmname, he had many like Glorfy, Glorf and Glorfin. At first the reluctantly let them call him that, as they were little and couldn't talk well. But on later years the twins only used them to annoy the Balrog slayer.

They all laughed, but quiet down quickly, knowing that Legolas wound have been serious, and that he needed rest.

Estel turned to gaze sadly at his friend. Suddenly he gave a huge, big yawn. Haldir removed his tray, and Glorfindel removed Elladan's. Then Elrond brought Elladan a tea to help him sleep and with the herbs for painkilling. To Estel he gave a tea for the cold Estel suffered, mixed with some herbs to help keep down the fever and to stop the coughing. To Elrohir he gave painkilling and sleeping herbs. Now he met some resistance from the three youngsters, and was glad, for that meant that they were on their way to recovery.

He just used his healer glare and it sent them all to drink the tea. After the cups were drained, they all fell asleep, and the ones keeping watch settle in for the night arranging the shifts.

It was a bright morning, and already the snow was melting as the sun made its way over the mountains on the east.

The ones keeping watch were already up, waiting for their charges to do the same. Elrohir was the first, followed by Elladan and Estel. All friends felt a little bad over their friend, knowing now what had befallen him. But hopefully, he will be alright.

Now Glorfindel offered to go and fetch up their breakfast, while Elrond checked them again. Elladan's leg was fine, the wound was already closed, and poison free. Elladan only needed to rest some time to avoid putting weight in his leg or stressing it too much, as it occasionally hurt.

Estel and Elrohir were also on their way to a fast recovery. Estel's coughs weren't as frequent as when he was brought to Rivendell by Glorfindel, and his fever was almost normal, warm, but nothing too serious. Elrohir's arm was healing well, he would carry it in a sling for some time, until the bone was fully healed, but apart from that he was fine.

They were halfway through their meal when Legolas started stirring in his bed. All were anxious to know if he was dreaming or waking. Apparently it was to be the latter.

Suddenly the heavy eyelids opened to reveal blue eyes. Thranduil's heart filled with a mix of joy and hope upon seeing his son awake once more after being unconscious. He remembered the dread that had invaded his heart upon seeing Haldir carrying his son's pale body, limp within his grasp. He made his way towards his son.

TCB…

Finally, what you all were waiting for, Legolas is awake!

Translation:

Adan: human (edain is the plural)

Gwador: brother

Mellyn-nín: my friends

Response to Reviewers:

HarryEstel: Now all four are awake. Sorry to hear you didn't go on vacations, but at least you still have fanfiction ;) Here is more.

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Redleef: Now Elladan and Legolas are awake:

Elven shield maiden of the night: Thanks for your encouraging words:) Here is another chapter.

Pippinheart: Yes, Legolas really needs to rest, and yes, his father was really worried for him, after his injuries, but now he finally is awake! Their fathers will not let them go into a hunting trip for a very long time.

Slayer3: Good thing you will keep them out of trouble now that all are awake!