Chapter Five - Weapons of Destruction?

Legolas was now escorting the twins to the weapons barracks. He was not looking forward to the lessons for more then one reason. The first was that Captain Trenarn knew that the three Mirkwood elves were out of the palace ground the night before, two of them having been his own. The second reason was the twins following behind him, sending to each other ideas for their next prank. Unfortunately for Legolas, he did not know about the bond between the two brothers.

As expected Trenarn had that look on his face that said no one was to cross him that day. The Mirkwood twins had just finished with that days task of cleaning the weapons. Trenarn glanced at Elrond's sons trying not to laugh. The geese in the kitchen had cause screams to come forth that brought many a solider there. Just why they had chosen the kitchen staff for that prank he didn't know, nor did he.

"I am Captain Trenarn. I am the Captain of the Guard," Elrohir then spoke up.

"Isn't that obvious from the fact that you said you were Captain Trenarn?" Aenil and Eloadle stared at him in disbelief.

"Yes, well this is how it works. I will give you time to pick your practice weapons. After that is done I will come back. We'll divide up so that Elrohir is up against Eloadle and Elladan is with Legolas. When one loses, Aenil will step in. That person will then take the place of the next elfling to lose. Don't you comment on not being an elfling Legolas."

Trenarn stepped out. Legolas went straight to his favorite practice weapon, a small hand dagger. The others picked up swords. Then Trenarn came back in.

"You may now begin," Legolas began to parry the blows from Elladan while Elrohir fought with Eloadle. Elrohir tapped the other elfling on the side. This allowed Aenil to step up. Legolas spoke out a warning.

"Whatever you do, don't ..."

"Hi, your very pretty," With that Elrohir ended up on the ground.

"... never mind," With that the Mirkwood twins were sparing with each other. Legolas then struck Elladan out and Elrohir took his place. Just as quickly Aenil did the same with her brother. Elladan stepped up to face her.

"You know, a sword is better then that dagger," Elrohir piped up.

"And why is that?"

"A sword extends your reach better in battle," Legolas glared at him and twisted around bringing his elbow into Elrohir's stomach, knocking the wind out.

"Well, then, how was I able to do that?" Elrohir conceded the match. Eloadle stepped up against Legolas. It was then that Elladan won to Aenil. Aenil stood to the side.

"I'm better then you are. You got beat by a girl, which means you fight like one" Elladan teased his brother. At this, Elrohir became angry.

"Take that back!" With that the two were on the floor rolling. "Take that back!"

"Take what back?" Legolas looked confusedly at the twins. This allowed Eloadle to beat Legolas

"I do not fight like a girl!" This made Aenil angry.

"When did he say that? That is the rudest thing I've ever heard. Girls can be just as good warriors as boys."

Trenarn pulled the twins apart.. "Is this how you two always act?"

"I was only teasing my brother,"

"But we didn't hear you tease him," Eloadle spoke up.

"I know. We don't have to say words for the other to hear them," Elrohir laughed. "It drives Ada crazy."

Trenarn rolled his eyes. "I don't believe any one has shown Elrond's sons around the palace yet, why don't the three of you show them around."

"Why do I have a feeling he's trying to get rid of us?"

"I think your right Elladan,"

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The Mirkwood elflings were becoming very bored with what was going on. The twins had begun to argue who had won back in the weapons room."

"I tell you Elrohir, I beat Aenil, she beat you."

"Yes but Legolas beat both of us and he was beaten by Eloadle. Eloadle was defeated by his sister."

"I also beat him Elrohir,"

"Oh ..." It was then that he decided to change the subject. "I bet naneth misses us."

"Her voice is like bells in the sunshine,"

"Her food is absolutely wonderful,"

"She looks like our Grandfather,"

"Hey Legolas, what's your naneth like?"

"Lady ... Lady ..." Legolas was searching his mind for her name but could not find it." I have to go."

Aenil hissed at the twins as Legolas took off. "You are both idiots. He doesn't even remember what his naneth's name is. Can't you two do anything but cause havoc and destruction?"