I am SOOOO sorry that it's been a really long time since i've updated! But RL has been bad. I live in London so that thing with the bombs and stuff affected me badly. Don't worry i'm not hurt or anything neither is anyone from my family but it was a very traumatic thing to happen. I was going to update on that very Thursday but unfortunately you know...

But here is the chapter and i really am sorry it's so late and that it's quite short!

Review responses will be at the end.

Written by: Trinilee Greenleaf

Title: The Sniffles

Summary: A young Legolas finds out that even elves can get sick, sometimes.

Rating: K

Disclaimer: I don't own any Lotr characters. Except Legolas/Sigh no I unfortunately don't own him either. But I might soon. If I can just prove that I am a descendant of Tolkein. /evil laughter

Note: My elvish is not very good but I do try. Any corrections will be most appreciated.

Second note: Legolas is roughly about the age of nine in human years but for an elf I have no idea how long that would be so … sorry about that.

Rough translations

Anor - the sun

Maer - good

Erin - morning

Na la mae? - Are you well?

Tithen - little

Caun - Prince

Im naur - I (am) fine

Goheno nin – forgive me

Gwador nin – my brother (of the heart)

Chapter 2

Legolas stayed out on the archery field even though he was getting more and more and drenched by the minute. When he heeded the tree's soft whispers to him that he should not stay outside any longer, he was absolutely soaked through. The small elfling would have been quite a sight to behold, if there had been anyone around to behold him, but at that moment Legolas was quite glad that the field was empty otherwise he knew he would be in serious trouble.

Anor had long since been covered by the dark black clouds that seemed to roll in from the South East which strangely was where Dol Guldor was situated, so Legolas had no light to guide him back to his room. But that didn't matter as his keen Elvin eyesight was easily able to penetrate the dark that had settled over the lands of the Elvin haven.

Climbing carefully back up to his balcony, Legolas hoped that no-one woke up before he was able to get changed and dry his long blonde hair that was at the moment plastered to his face. He jumped over the rail and walked into his room, wincing at the squelching sound his wet leather boots made on the tiled floor.

Drying his hair with a towel and quickly dressing, the young Prince of Mirkwood nearly jumped out of skin when he heard a voice wishing him good morning.

"Maererin Greenleaf!" said Elladan jovially, striding into the room with his twin brother, Elrohir close at his heels. Seeing Legolas' startled expression the brothers grew alarmed.

"Na la mae tithen Caun?" asked Elrohir walking over to kneel in front of Legolas.

"Im naur el'," replied the woodland prince quickly, "you startled me that's all."

"Goheno nin Legolas," said Elladan apologetically.

"That's okay gwador nin," replied Legolas.

"Are you hungry gwador?" asked Elrohir.

As if it had heard what the twin had said, Legolas' stomach gave a loud grumble whilst Legolas himself gave the twins a sheepish smile.

"Come," said Elladan holding out a hand to Legolas, "let us go break our fast."

The three elves then walked out of the elfling's room and down to the huge hall where breakfast was being served. Lord Elrond was already seated at the top of the table, as was Glorfindel and Erestor.

"Maererin penneths," greeted the wise Elvin lord of Rivendell, "you apparently slept well otherwise you not have been late for breakfast."

"The fault is ours ada" said Elrohir.

"yes, we slept in-"

"late. Legolas was already-"

"awake, but he waited for-"

"us to fetch him."

The twins grinned at each other. Their unnatural bond made it so that it was a rarity if the twins didn't finish one another's sentences.

Legolas was twisting his hands nervously behind his back as he was not willing to tell anyone exactly how long he had been awake for. He was certainly not going to tell anyone that he had been getting up at least two hours earlier than everyone else to practice archery everyday for the past two weeks.

He had been told that elves didn't need as much sleep as humans so he didn't think it would affect him at all. But he was again going to find out just how wrong he was.

Review Responses

Spiritstallionofthecimarron - Hannon le very much. I hope you liked this chapter too.

Kel - Well, he's inside now so it's okay. But being out in the rain might have affected him... ; ) /runs away before Kel can come after me/

A. NuEvil - Cool name by the way. Very naughty little elfing. hehe Here's your update, hope you like. Hannon le very much. I do try. lolzz

werewolflemming - Sorry! This chapter isn't much longer but i don't really get the time. But you'll be glad to hear that i've already started chapter 3 so that should be up very soon too! Hannon le, i'm glad you like it so much.

Please read and review!

Until next time!
Trinilee Greenleaf
xxx
Urin nallon. Eail gasta anim, en er estel.