hmmm...okay so if ANYONE knows who the particular Valar is that would do some dreamweaving, please let me know...

CHAPTER 4

Elladan stopped. If the Valar wanted him and Erestor to be together, he could not go against their wishes. He walked back into the library unannounced and saw the most heart breaking sight. Erestor with his arms folded on the desk and his forehead resting on them. It was not only that, but he could hear sobs coming from the Advisor. Elladan swallowed hard.

" Erestor?"

Erestor did not move nor did he make any attempt to lift his head. Elladan took a few steps closer.

" Erestor?"

Erestor felt Elladan touch his arm, but he did not move. He wanted Elladan to pull him to his feet and shake him, tell him he was being a fool, but it did not happen. He felt Elladan's hand touch his and then pull back suddenly. He heard Elladan take a step back and decided to look at him. He turned his slightly so his ear was now resting on his arms.

" What is it Elladan?"

Elladan's eyes widened.

" What did you call me?"

Erestor let out a weak laugh.

" Elladan. That is your name is it not?"

Elladan took a step closer.

" When you are cross with me, you only call me Elrondion."

Erestor knew it was a jest, but could not make the effort to laugh. Elladan touched Erestor's face.

" You are fading."

Erestor nodded.

"Yes."

Elladan knelt in front of him.

" Do you want to fade?"

Erestor felt his tears return.

" No."

Elladan smiled and did the one thing he thought he would never have the courage to do: he kissed Erestor.

TBC...