Tale of a Teenage Elf

by Strider Evenstar

Elrond sends two elves to warn Frodo of the coming Ringwraiths. Little do these two elves know how this menial task will change their lives, as well as their friends' lives, forever.

5. Secrets

Chapter 5 - Secrets

One night when the heroes were all asleep in their designated tents, Brandon and Matt sat around the dim campfire. They talked quietly, so no one else could hear them.

"I think we picked the wrong people to rob..." Brandon said to Matt. "For one thing, they're not the smartest creatures, and another thing, they don't have anything valuable. And did you see the Elves when we found those Ringwraiths a few days back? If they do find out we aren't merchants, they could probably do some damage to us."

"I was thinking the same thing." Matt said. "I think we should stay with them until we at least get to Bree, then we'll rob them after they buy things there and we'll continue our journey to Rivendell." As the two Dwarves were discussing this, they didn't notice Jeremy was listening in on them in his tent.

"What about that human that's travelling with them?" Brandon said. "That merchant, she might have some valuable stuff in her home."

"We'll look for her house on our way to Rivendell." Matt decided. "But I guess now we should get some sleep..." Just then, they heard Jeremy shuffling in the tent. Matt nodded and Brandon pulled out his axe and grabbed Jeremy out, and tackled him to the ground.

"Jeremy Laurie, have you been eavesdropping!" Brandon yelled.

"I haven't been droppin' no eaves, sir." Jeremy looked at him frightened.

"What did you hear!" Matt demanded.

"Nothing much...something about robbing us, and ...uh...breaking into Feliesha's house." Brandon looked at Matt with concern.

"Should I kill him?" Brandon asked eagerly, holding the blade of his axe up to Jeremy's neck.

"No I don't think so..." Matt decided. "I've got a better use for him..." Matt said. "You will go out and hunt the swamp down the road for Frogs."

"Frogs?" Jeremy asked puzzled.

"YES FROGS!" Matt said. "Brandon and I have a collection called Les Grenouilles, where we collect frogs!" Jeremy looked at Brandon, who was grinning evilly. "Now go off! And remember, what you heard is our little secret..." Jeremy gulped with his eyes wide.

"GO!" Brandon yelled, and Jeremy ran down the road. After he was gone, Brandon turned to Matt. "Do you think he'll cause a ruckus?" He asked.

"No..." Matt replied. "And if he does... Well that's another story." He said with an evil grin. Brandon grinned back and they laughed evilly together.