Chapter 31 reviews:

Redleef: Glad to see that you enjoyed yourself. I know that the chapter was short, but that was the way that was going to write it.

MaddyPaddy: Arg! I was thinking that exact same thing! I swear, this is starting to creep me out. If you keep this up, then you might blow the story for me! I have found a new hobby and that is teasing Glorfindel. It is so much fun to do all the things I have done to him.

Lelann37: It brings me joy to know that my story has caught your interest. I try to make my readers not wait for too long for the next update.

Rebell: Glad that you think the chapter was so funny. I had a lot of fun writing it.

Emily: Shadow can't walk. Legolas was riding a different horse while Shadow was being pulled along on a stretcher. I guess I didn't make that to clear, huh? Yes, making Shadow overprotective of Legolas is cute.

Blondi aka Lucius: You think my story is sweet? Aw, thank you! I'm glad that you find my story interesting.

Ovoriel: Well, Legolas did have a tiring morning. If it helps, not think of it as anger, just think that Legolas was so pissed that he snapped at the first chance he got. Besides, he didn't know when his b-day was nor did he know that he had 'died' on that day as well.

Inwe Nolatari: I'm glad to be back among the living. Hell wasn't very interesting. Alright, I won't listen to your friend anymore until she has taken over the world. Happy? Good. I liked that line as well, one of my favorites. And yes, you can add me to your favorites. You didn't have to ask.

Kylaaa: I can't imaging him throwing a tantrum. Maybe that's why it would be funny to see that.

Illeanah: A boxer? Well, that's...new... I'm updating today, so don't worry your head off.

Avion Jade: Yes really. See, I updated! Legolas and Shadow make the perfect partners. I think that Elrohir is just jealous. Such a silly elf he is!

Silver Mirror: Wouldn't everyone have a fit if they had to leave a good friend (horse) behind? I believe that Elrohir's mouth works faster than his brain.

IwishChan: Legolas is in one of those phases were you get very emotional very fast. Reminds me of something, but can't think about that right now. And we will always love Legolas!

Animebishieluver: -strikes a pose- Yes! Worship me mortal! Bwahahahahaha! -cough hackle cough- Yeah, well here is the update.

Arialas: That was suppose to be a very serious chapter...-burst out laughing- Nah, just kidding. Yeah, it was suppose to be funny. Happy to know that you enjoyed it.

Jule Johnson: So happy to know that you love my story! Can't tell you what will happen, but you can just read to find out.

Chapter 32

The sun was going down and the group of elves, along with their human friend, were setting up for the night. They would have continues on, but since Shadow had started to complain by making noises, the group thought that it would be wise if they just stopped.

Some of the Mirkwood elves unhooked the stretcher from the two elvish breed horses, then let them wonder off, knowing that they would come back.

Shadow watched them walk off with jealousy in his eyes. It wasn't fair that they could walk and he couldn't!

The others had begun to unsaddle their own horses and brush them down with rags or brushes. As they finished that, they began setting up the camp.

Legolas watched as the twins left to get some wood for the fire. Hopefully they won't take as much time as last time.

"I hope that they don't take to long." A voice next to him said.

Legolas almost jumped out of his skin. He hadn't heard anyone walk up to him! He looked over and saw Estel looking off after his brother. Legolas let a smile cross his face. "I was just thinking the same thing."

Estel looked at his friend from the corner of his eye. "I haven't seen you smile since this afternoon." He said.

The smile immediately left Legolas's face. "There was nothing to smile about."

Estel crossed his arms in front of his chest. "Oh come on Legolas, it wasn't that bad. What's so wrong about finding out when your birthday was?"

Legolas groaned. "You don't understand Estel." Legolas looked around until his eyes settled on Raindul. "He was keeping things from me. Things about myself. I don't like the fact that someone knows more about me than me." He let out a sigh. "It's like he's keeping secrets from me. I guess, in a way, he is."

Estel thought about that for a bit. He wouldn't like it if someone knew something about himself that he didn't already know. "Can't say that I know how you feel, Legolas." Estel said after a bit.

"I didn't expect you to." Legolas said as he turned to look in the direction the twins had gone. With one more look, Legolas turned and began to walk away.

"Hey Legolas! Where are you going?" Estel yelled as he caught up.

"I was just going to go and check up on Shadow. Want to join me?" Legolas asked as they made their way to a large lump that was on the ground. Estel just shrugged, after all, there wasn't anything else to do.

That's a lie and you know it. Estel's mind said. Estel decided to ignore the voice in his head.

When they reached the Shadow, a.k.a 'the lump', they both noticed that the horse looked bored out of his mind. Legolas shook his head while Estel just tsked.

When Shadow finally noticed them, he let out a happy neigh. Both Estel and Legolas sat down next to the horse. Estel next to the neck so that he could have something to pet, while Legolas next to the body so that he could lay his back on something that wasn't the ground.

Shadow, now happy, began to nudge Estel with his head, telling the human in his own way that he wanted to play. Estel laughed and gently pushed the horses head away.

Legolas, who was leaning against the horse, let a smile appear. At the moment, he let himself forget all about traveling to Mirkwood and meeting his ada.

He let the sounds of the night, occasionally broken by Estel's laughter and Shadows neighs, lure him into sleep.

With the twins...

"Elladan! I told you once and I won't tell you again! Thin sticks catch fire better!" Elrohir shouted as he watched his brother collect more thick sticks.

"But they can't keep a fire going! Those pathetic things in your arms wouldn't even last half the night!" Elladan shouted back as he pointed at the load of sticks in his brother's arms.

"At least my 'pathetic things' can actually catch fire! Unlike those logs that you have! It will take forever before those things even get a spark!" Elrohir shot back as he too pointed to the sticks his brother was carrying.

"Oh, it's on now!" Elladan shouted as he dropped the sticks he had picked up and rolled up his sleeves.

"Bring it on, bro!" Elrohir shouted back as he, too, dropped the sticks he had and rolled his sleeves up.

A moment later, the peaceful night was filled with the war cries from the twins, followed shortly by cries of pain and anger.

Elrond sighed as put the book he was reading and rubbed his eyes.

It was late. The sun had set some hours ago, but Elrond hadn't felt like sleeping. The things that Thranduil had told him about his dreams had troubled Elrond.

He figured that if he knew more about the royal family of Mirkwood, that he would be able to help out the king in better ways. He had asked Talan if it would be alright if he looked at the history of the royal family. Talan had agreed and had taken him to the library.

The library was as big, if not bigger, then the one at Rivendell, though it was not as clean. Erestor was a neat-freak when it came to the library and would always clean it up.

Talan had taken Elrond to a locked door that lead to a small room, which was filled with thick, old books.

Talan had pulled out one of the more newer looking books without looking at the spine, as if already knowing what the book was about. He had set the book down carefully on the only desk, which was in the middle of the room. Talan had opened the book towards the end, and after skimming a few pages, pointed to a paragraph. "From here on, it will talk about the royal family since the day that Legolas was born. I hope that you find what you are looking for." He had said, and then had left to look after his king.

Elrond didn't know how much he had read, but he knew that if he continued he would most likely collapse from exhaustion. He didn't know how Erestor could stay up this late doing work without passing out from lack of sleep.

"I should head to bed. I could finish this tomorrow. It's not like the book will grow legs and walk away." He said to himself. Why he was talking to himself out loud, he didn't know. He blamed it on his exhaustion. He got up and stretched, hearing the bones in his back pop, before carefully closing the book and putting it back on the shelf.

The left the small room, locking it behind him, as Talan had left the key behind and told Elrond to look the room when he left. The left the library and made his way to the guest room where he was sleeping in. As he made his way to his room, he nodded his head ro the guards that he saw. There were always guards during the night, just in case.

Once in his room, Elrond took a quick, yet refreshing bath, before going to bed. I'll continue reading tomorrow...With that thought, Elrond fell asleep.

In the morning, the group pitched up the camp and got ride of any trace that they had made came there last night. This was also the time when the twins returned from finding wood for the fire. Of course, no one need the wood now, so they just stared at the twins as they made their way into the small camp.

They were both bloody and bruised. They had several scratches and marks that looked as if they had bitten each other. Their tunics were torn in several places and they had twigs, leaves, and dirt stuck in their hair. Elrohir had a black eye while Elladan had a large bruise on his cheek and a split lip.

Raindul shook his head when he saw the twins before going back to giving orders. He wanted to get as early a start as he could. He ordered some of the elves to attach the stretcher to the elven horses, who had returned, so that they could be on their way.

When Legolas and Estel saw the twins, Legolas hid his chuckle by pretending to cough while Estel looked at the twins with pity in his eyes.

"What-" Estel began, but was cut off by Elladan.

"Don't. Say. A. Word." Elladan spoke to Estel, then switched his gaze to Legolas so that he would know that Elladan was speaking to him as well. Both Estel and Legolas just nodded their heads to show that they heard and understood.

When the twins were out of earshot, Legolas turned to Estel. "You do know that you have odd brothers, right?"

Estel sighed. "Unfortunately, I know that fact a little too well." He raised an eyebrow at Legolas. "You know, I was wondering what happened to the both of them, but I think I know."

"Let me guess." Legolas said. "They probable got into a fight for no reason. Am I correct?"

Estel just nodded his head.

There is the next chapter, just like I promised. I'll see when I can get the next chapter up. Hope yall like this chapter!