loveroflegolas: sure! I could stick ya in there. that would be cool. and then you could tell all your friends…hey look that's me! thanks!

LeaMarie F. Rocket: um, not quite, but we're in for another surprise! thanks!

Legolaslover: oh, good. Marisa's helping too. now we just have to find one to kidnap! thanks!

Annadin89:gasps: I cannot believe you just said that! but it's okie! I love the twins too. I was really disappointed when they weren't in the movie. thanks for the review!

sammy: thanks! we'll share once we capture the naked one! yea!

Myri78: hmmm, hope you got some sleep. thanks for reading even though you were tired! still trying with the French fries. I swear it will get in there somehow!

Megara: wow, you sound either really happy or really hyper, I can't tell which, but either is good. thanks!

Leah's Lovely: the Weasley twins? aren't they from harry potter? whoa! I'll try to keep them "elvish" as can be. let me know if they're too Weasley-ish . umm, your guess…out of the ones you had earlier is wrong. one of the others was closer. try again!

Sebstar: yea! I agree! thanks much!

Marisa: thank you thank you. I wanted them to have a good relationship. there's enough mess in the story as it is without having crappy in-law relations. hmm, I agree with Arcollo as well…well, legolaslover volunteered to help to catch one too, so now we have to find one. hmm…

Maeg Lalaith: thanks much! read on!

spotnmushlover246: thanks, sure sure!

Crecy: yeppers! hope you enjoy this chappie!

xSilverShadowsx: close enough but a little different. hope you're pleasantly surprised. thanks! sorry bout the short chappies, softball season's in full swing (no pun intended) and time is cut short!

Princess Myra: I really appreciate your thoughtful review. took me a while to read it though. my little brother kept messing with the keys on the keyboard and it was difficult. thanks for all your wonderful compliments, and as for constructive criticism, sock it to me! I like to hear people's suggestions and any help is more than welcome! thanks!

Disclaimer: you know, see prior chapters if you don't. and I can't believe there were only two offers to find a naked Legolas! where are you guys?

Chapter 28

If she remembered correctly, the bathing chambers should be right behind the door she was approaching on the left. It had only taken a few moments for her to find her way inside the main building in Rivendell and down the correct hallway. She turned the delicate-looking handle and pushed, expecting the door to open. When it didn't, she stood for a moment as if contemplating her next move. If the door was locked, the handle wouldn't have turned, right? Elenayave tried once more and pushed harder, and this time the door opened just a crack before slamming shut again. Narrowing her eyes in frustration, she leaned her shoulder into the door and shoved.

This time, the door flew wide open, and she almost laughed at the sight before her. Elrohir was sprawled on the floor in front of her in naught but a towel with a look of utter horror on his face and Elladan sat reclining in the large sunken tub with a young elleth resting against his bare chest.

"Elrohir! What on earth are you doing?" she asked, lending a hand to help him up.

"I thought you were Ada!" he exclaimed, pulling her a little closer and planting a chaste kiss on her cheek. "Elladan, look who's here to join the fun!"

Elrohir's identical twin brother turned his sable head and glanced behind him, still holding the elleth next to him lightly. His eyes widened as his gaze landed on her. He started to lift himself out of the tub, but Elenayave quickly put up her hand.

"Don't. Please, stay where you are," she insisted. "I see I've interrupted something."

"Oh no," the girl stated, acknowledging her presence for the first time. "We were just finishing, weren't we, Elladan?"

The dark haired Elf quirked a brow. "We were?"

"We were?" Elrohir echoed, turning sharply back to the bath.

"Yes, we were," she stated, grabbing her towel and stepping out of the tub as she wrapped it around her slender frame. She dried off her hair and moved closer to where Elena was standing. "You must be Elenayave," she said, offering her hand. "I've heard much about you from the twins."

Elenayave shook her hand and nodded with a smile. "And pray tell, what is the name of the elleth who has finally captured one or both of the hearts of the sons of Elrond?"

"Caleniela," she responded, grinning. "And I haven't truly captured anyone's heart, if you must know. It was an offer I could not pass up."

"I understand perfectly," Elenayave replied.

Caleniela took a quick peek out the window and sighed. "I really must be going before I am late. Perhaps we can speak more later, Lady Elenayave."

"Of course."

And with that, the pretty elleth whisked out of the bathing chambers, leaving behind a very disappointed set of twins. Elenayave glanced questioningly at Elrohir while Elladan pulled himself out of the water and dried off.

"She's a maid," he said softly. "She can't afford to get behind on her work."

She nodded in sympathy and glanced over at the still dripping Elladan. But before she had half a chance to say anything else, the twins caught her in the middle of a bone-crushing hug. Honestly, she didn't mind being stuck between two well-muscled, smooth skinned chests such as their own, and their distinct scent was more than pleasing. But she knew Legolas would not be too happy about any situation of this sort at all, and she was quite relieved he had not accompanied her, or else he'd be having a fit.

"We missed you, Elena," Elladan whispered close to her ear. "You've been gone for such a long time."

Elrohir nodded in agreement. "We're sorry we didn't make it to see you after…it…happened."

"It's all right," she forced out. She knew it was a touchy topic for them, their mother having been subjected to the very same treatment. She remembered well enough the day that Celebrian had left for the Havens and passed over the sea.

The twins released her and both took a step back as if to see if they could find any changes in her appearance. She took her chance to look over them as well, noting they had not changed much at all. Both were tall, though Elladan was slightly shorter and had a more solid build. Elrohir was a little taller and wirier and slenderer. They both possessed long straight sable colored hair pulled back into elaborate braids that were similar in style. Their skin was darker than her own, but still smooth and unmarred despite their many appearances in battle. Elrohir had, to some extent, more pointed features than his brother, whose were softer and rounded. Both flashed her distractingly charming smiles. If it weren't for the fact she knew them so well, she wouldn't have noticed the slight differences she used to tell them apart. It almost tugged at her heart to think she could have married one of them, and quite possibly been shared with the other, seeing as the twins were known for sharing lovers. Almost.

"Where is Legolas?" Elladan questioned, as if suddenly realizing her husband was missing.

"With my father and brother, in the guards' quarters."

Elrohir quirked a brown brow at his brother. Elladan met his gaze and grinned cheekily.

"No," she stated. "Whatever you are thinking is probably not good, so don't do it, or all of us will be in trouble."

Elrohir wrinkled his nose in disgust. "Apparently marriage to a Wood Elf has calmed down our Elena a little too much, wouldn't you say, brother?"

"Aye, I would," Elladan replied.

"Gentlemen," she warned, attempting to distract them. "I don't think…"

But Elrohir's lips landed on hers before she could utter another word. To shocked to do anything, she let him have his way as she felt Elladan wind his arms around her waist. When he finally broke from her, he gave her a wicked grin. But it quickly faded. "Come now, Elena. It was only in jest."

"Do you have any idea what Legolas would have done to you if he had walked in and seen you doing that?" she hissed.

"He would have joined in, of course," Elladan intoned cheekily.

"He would have attacked both of you."

"It's a moot point, but it doesn't matter. That was in the past Elena, and you know it. And besides, Legolas never has to know," Elrohir added quickly, seeing his twin nodding emphatically.

"Never has to know what?"

Elenayave turned her head to the doorway as soon as the steely voice reached her ears. Her mouth dropped open and she gasped. "Legolas…"

ooooh, a cliffy! sorry guys but the next chappie will be up tomorrow, I promise! wish me luck on our first softball game and leave me a review to ponder about!