Hey Guys! I'm going on holiday in a couple of days, so I won't be able to update this for about one or two weeks. I've written a slightly longer chapter than usual /for me anyway/ so I hope you don't mind.

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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

Hir nin – My lord

Ada – Father

Hethunand – Vague valley (I couldn't think of anything so I just put a word together Lolz)

Tríwiuith – Fine use (I couldn't think of anything so I just put a word together Lolz)

Chapter 5

Whilst legolas had made his way to his chambers, Glorfindel made his way to Elrond's study. When he got to the door, he heard voices from inside. Glorfindel's excellent elven hearing enabled him to tell that Elrond was having a discussion with Erestor.

He knocked on the door and opened it when he heard the reply:

"Come in."

He walked inside to see Erestor and Elrond sitting in chairs by the fire.

"Ah, Glorfindel. This is something that you definitely need to hear. Hethunand," at this a servant walked through the door, "could you please fetch my sons and bring them here."

"Right away hir nin."

"Please sit," said Elrond with a gesture of his hand.

Glorfindel took a seat and they all waited patiently for the twins to arrive.

"It wasn't us ada we swear!"

"Yeah, it was Tríwiuith who put the itching powder in his bed not us!"

Elrond held up a hand instantly stopping the never-ending tirade of excuses.

"That is not what I called you here for. But now that you mention it I will be talking to you about that particular incident afterwards."

The twins took a seat, their shoulders slumping in defeat. They had really put their feet in it this time.

"Well, Erestor has brought a very important issue to my attention; Legolas. Please explain Erestor."

After Erestor had finished, Glorfindel cleared his throat.

"In fact, that is what I came to talk to you about mellon nin."

Glorfindel then told his story which was followed by a worried silence. Concerned looks passing between all present but none were more concerned than that of the twins.

"What could be wrong with him ada?" asked Elladan.

"It could be a number of things. I will talk to him but I will not force it out of him. Until we find out what is bothering him I suggest that we all watch him carefully just in case."

Nods of approval were given and Erestor and Glorfindel stood up and started towards the door. Elladan and Elrohir made to follow them but they were not quick enough.

"Sit. I want a word with you."

Two identical groans could be heard out in the corridor and Glorfindel and Erestor smiled at the sound of it.

"Those two aren't going to get out of this one very easily," chuckled Erestor.

"I should hope not," said Glorfindel indignantly, "I was scratching for days!"

"Is that all ada?" asked Elladan hopefully. The twins had just received an hour long lecture about not playing pranks on the mighty balrog slayer.

"Yes, my sons. You may go now."

The twins jumped up and rushed out of the door.

"Those two will be the death of me," Lord Elrond muttered.

"Legolas? Legolas? Wake up, penneth."

Legolas groaned and slowly opened his eyes. Lord Elrond stood over him, a worried frown marring his features.

"How are you feeling Legolas?"

"Fine," replied Legolas but a little too hastily.

Lord Elrond sighed and sat down on the bed next to the young elfling. Legolas sat up and leaned back against the headboard of his bed.

"Please don't lie to me, penneth."

Legolas felt really guilty now about what he had been doing. He didn't like lying. In fact he hated it. Lies always seemed to get you into trouble but this time he knew that he had to lie. He didn't like it but if he told the truth now surely Lord Elrond and the twins would be angry with him.

"Truly, Lord Elrond, I feel fine. A little tired perhaps but it has been a long day."

Elrond sighed inwardly this time. If the elfling would not freely tell him what was wrong then there was nothing he could do. They would just have to keep a close eye on him until they could get to the bottom of it.

"I believe you Legolas. Come, it is time for dinner."

"I'll be right there, I just have to do something first."

"I will see you there penneth." With that, Lord Elrond left the room, shutting the door behind him.

It was Legolas who sighed this time. 'I believe you legolas.' Somehow, the fact that Elrond had believed him made all of this worse. The gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach grew, making him feel nauseous. He rushed to the bathroom just in time as he was sick again. He didn't understand how; as he felt he had emptied the whole of the inside of his body earlier, not just the little amount of food that resided in his stomach.

He turned the tap on and washed away the remnants of what he had just bought up. He then poured himself a drink of water using the glass that was by his bed-stand and the pitcher of water that rested beside it.

Why was he being sick? Why was he feeling so miserable? Why did his head ache so badly? Why did he feel so weak?

Legolas suddenly felt a felt a tickle at the back of his throat. He coughed hoping that it would only take one to get rid of the irritating feeling but alas, it was not to be. Again and again he coughed; he was unable to stop, unable to breathe.

He couldn't breathe. More and more air was forced out of his lungs but there was none coming back in to replace it. Weaker and weaker the young elf felt. Black spots appeared at the edges of his vision.

Then without warning, the coughing stopped. Legolas flopped down onto his bed, sucking in as much air as he could. He felt even weaker then he had before now. He just wanted to lie down and sleep. But he couldn't. He had to go downstairs and face them or else they would all get suspicious.

He sat there for a few more moments filling his oxygen starved lungs then got up, changed his tunic which seemed to have become quite dirty after his last bout of sickness and made his way downstairs.

He had to stop when he got to the bottom as he was overcome by a sudden dizzy spell.

What was happening to him? Was all he could think when the room returned to normal and stopped spinning.

Arialas – I love stories when he's an elfling too! Hannon le for your review!

XXDragons-ShadowXX – Yes, I know that Ok was not used! Damn! I just forgot I think. Sorry! Well, with the 'elven' thing, when I do spellcheck my computer says that it should be spelt 'elvin' so I must have accidentally changed it. I'll add it to my dictionary so it doesn't happen again. Yes, I suppose saying human doesn't really sound right. Hannon le very much for you constructive criticism. Yeh, the fact that legolas is sleeping with eyes closed is very worrying! ;-) Glorfindel's not in it much but he will be in it. Well, I suggest you read my other fic Good Intentions. Don't worry, it's short and sweet but there is a paragraph or two in there that explains why he's in Rivendell. Well, I hope you liked this chapter! Hannon le for your review!

A'mael Eledhwn – Yes, poor legolas! I hope you like this chapter too! Hannon le for your review!

Laurie - /blushes/ Well, thank you very much! I'm very glad that you like my story and that you think I'm a good writer! An author is always glad to hear that their work is appreciated! ;-) Well, there was a bit more Legolas illness in this chapter! I hope you enjoyed it! Hannon le for your review!

theo darkstar – It may be more than a cold mellon nin! ;-) Well, as this chapter says, not much happens when everyone finds out but they will be doing more about it in later chapters! Hannon le for your review!

Silverstreak Wolf – Yup! They found out! Keeping legolas out of trouble is like trying to keep bees away from hunny! Lolzz Yes, RL is being a pain at the moment but when I get back from my holiday I will definitely be working on this a lot more! Hannon le for your review!

So thank you to all those who reviewed and if you didn't, well, please review this chapter! See you all when I get back from my holiday!

Trini

xxx

Urin nallon. Eail gasta anim, en er estel.