Talk about a late update. I left you guys hanging there? I'm terribly sorry! Seriously, I am! Here it is, enjoy it.

Disclaimer: er… I don't own smiles politely is that enough? Or shall I write a book called (very original) 'The Disclaimer'? And then I can write some sequels like: 'The Disclaimer on vacation', 'The Disclaimer with a vengeance' and 'The Disclaimer takes it all'.

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A Brother's Safety

Chapter Four: Eleiden

"What did you say your name was?"

"Delon my lord, how's the young elf."

"How do I say this, he… died. The blood loss was too much, I couldn't help him anymore," Elrond explained.

Delon nodded solemnly, "I prepared myself for the worst, how's Eleiden?"

"The little one's fine," Elrond lifted an eyebrow but immediately lowered it again.

"I suppose I should return home now, I don't feel like I should be here anymore and it seems like you've already taken care of most things."

"I want to thank you though, you tried your best and I have a little something for you to show my gratitude."

"There's no need my lord."

"It's the least I can do, after all you did save the young one."

Delon nodded, "if you insist my lord, I shall wait here."

"I won't be long."

Delon bowed and a smile crept on his face, he still couldn't believe his plan had worked.

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"He'll be fine ion-nin, do not worry so."

"But his eyes are closed."

Elrond nodded, "Yes, but it's normal given the circumstances," seeing his twin sons were still not convinced he repeated, "he'll be fine."

"I think I know what happened," Elrond suddenly added while checking Legolas' stab wound.

"You do? Does it have anything to do with that man?" Elrohir asked still confused by everything.

"I think he will be rather surprised when he notices I locked him up."

Now it was Elladan's turn to ask questions, "You locked him up? Why?"

After making sure Legolas was as comfortable as possible, he seated himself in one of the chairs near the bed, "I spoke with him and he asked me how Eleiden was."

"What does that mean? Who's Eleiden?" Elladan and Elrohir asked at the same time.

"His mistake," Elrond indicated the cradle on the other side of the room, "apparently Legolas' brother is named Eleiden."

The twins finally knew where this was heading.

"He couldn't have known that if he found Legolas unconscious in the forest."

Elrond nodded, "exactly, he lied."

"What's going to happen next adar?"

"I already sent out a few patrols to look for Elarinya and the warriors I'm sure were accompanying them and I also sent one of the messengers to inform Thranduil."

Their conversation was interrupted by a soft moan escaping Legolas' lips. Elrond was immediately at the younger elf's side, "Elrohir, fetch me that cup over there."

"You're in Rivendell penneth, open your eyes."

Legolas tried to obey the elven lord but found his eyelids to heavy. By the time he managed to succeed the pain was too overwhelming and he reached for his right side. Elrond stopped him and when the elf calmed a bit he took the cup Elrohir handed him.

"This will dull the pain and-"

"Sleep," Legolas managed to whisper knowing what kind of substance the cup contained.

"That's right, but first I need you to tell me who stabbed you, was it Delon?" Elrond used the human's name so Legolas only had to nod.

When the prince finally nodded he helped him to drink the liquid. Legolas closed his eyes but they fluttered open again as soon as he remembered everything, "Eleiden!" he called and tried to sit up only to be stopped by Elrond.

"Eleiden is fine Legolas."

"na…neth."

"What's with her?" Elrond asked.

"Died," Legolas replied and once again a tear rolled over his face. Elrond touched the prince's arm in support and Legolas finally fell asleep, eyes closed.

"He'll be able to talk more next time he wakes. I'm going to speak with Delon again and I trust you will keep an eye on Legolas and his brother? Call me immediately if something is amiss."

"Of course, we will adar," Elladan said.

Elrond smiled slightly knowing Legolas and Eleiden would be in good care.

TBC

Short chapter and no cliffie huh? Perhaps I should see a doctor? Sorry for the late update once again and don't forget to review. ;-)

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Translations:

Adar: father

Penneth: young one

Naneth: mother

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Haldir's Heart and Soul: Yes, a killer, couldn't help myself grins evilly .

Rebell: A hopeless addict? I think I'd like that very much, thank you.

KerowynGreenleaf: Lol, I heard your scream or was that just in my head?

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