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Estel's Encounter in the Woods-pt 3.

It had been a terrible, horrifying time for the child. It was only for one night, but it left a lasting impression on him. He was about 6 at the time, and his family wanted to take the boy out camping and to give him some fun. They also let him practice a little with a small sword and a bow and arrows. But a 6-year-old with weapons? His father and brothers watched him very carefully.

Close to evening, when getting dinner ready, someone slipped away unnoticed. Estel thought it might be fun to run and hide from his Adar and brothers. He ran and ran and finally stopped to investigate the area he was in. It was fascinating. He had never been out by himself. He loved it! It was fall and leaves covered the tree roots, and there were very few brightly colored leaves left on the trees. He loved the orange and pink hues in the evening sky. There were little animals scurrying around. It was starting to frighten him...The area was so unfamiliar and it was getting dark, and misty. He found himself wanting to be in his Adar's warm arms. " Adar?" He yelled. "Adar, are you there!...Elladan, Elrohir, anyone!" He heard nothing. Had he really gone that far from the camp?

"Help! Help me!" He had no idea where he was or where the others were. He was getting so hungry and cold. He was only wearing a very light tunic and cloak. He didn't know where to go, so he crawled into a huge pile of leaves. He thought he'd spend the night there. Maybe it would be a little warmer. Estel knew they'd find him in the morning, so he'd be ok, and try not to worry so much. But he couldn"t sleep, it was so cold. Then before he crawled out of the leaves to find a warmer spot, if possible, he heard some strange noises he'd never heard before. He tried to snuggle further into the leaves. He knew he had caught the attention of whatever it was. He peeked up through the leaves at the foul, smelly, ugly creature..Then one of them looked down at him, grabbed him, tied him and started to carry the terrified youth off. There were many of them. "OH, HELP," he stated to himself. What was he going to do? Would his family find him now? That was his only hope. He had no idea what these nasty looking creatures were, and might do to him. Little Estel started yelling and screaming again. Then he was finally gagged so he couldn't give away their location.

Shortly after that, 2 elves jumped down from nearby trees. and one from around a closer one. His family! He knew they'd come and help him. Arrows and clashing swords started flying in every direction. Heads and limbs flew down to the last Orc, who put a knife to Estel's throat, threatening him. Then his father stabbed the evil creature from behind him through his back. He was dead before he hit the ground , and Elrohir caught Estel. They untied him and as they went back to camp, which was a surprising long way, he couldn't let go of his Adar, he was so relieved. "You see, Estell, you cannot wander away from us when we are away from home, but I think you have learned that lesson now. Always stay near an adult, until you are one, yourself. We'll discuss that later. Now. NO MORE RUNNING OFF!"

"What were those things I just saw in the Woods?"

"Orcs, Estel, and they weren't after you, they were after us."

"Ok, Adar, I don't think I want to right now. Run away, that is.
For now, anyway," Estel smiled."

"N0." "Just wait and see what will happen, young man. I don't think you'd like the results."

That was such a frightening time for him at such a young age, that he never had forgotten, and never would.