this chapter goes to the visiting Imladris elves...
CHAPTER 6
Elithraniel sat beside Lord Elrond in the talan the Lord of Imladris shared with her brother.
" Has he spoken with you?"
Elrond shook his head sadly.
" The last time I heard a word come from his mouth was when he said he knew what troubled Haldir."
Elithraniel nodded slowly, knowing her brother's past.
" Has Erestor ever told you of what happened in Gondolin?"
Elrond turned to look at Elithraniel, raising an eyebrow.
" We are wed Elithraniel. Of course he has told me."
Elithraniel was about to speak, but Erestor entered the room. Alongside him was Anania, wife of Glorfindel. Erestor went directly to a small window seat and sat down, watching out the window. Anania shrugged when Elrond looked at her.
" He has not spoken, not even eaten My Lord Elrond."
Elrond stood and walked to Erestor, gently placing a hand on his shoulder. Erestor cringed and pulled away from his husband. Elithraniel recognized this behavior. She slowly stood and sat beside her brother.
" Toren, did someone harm you?"
Erestor turned to his sister, the fear evident in his eyes. He nodded once, looking up into Elrond's eyes. Elrond sat on the other side of Erestor.
" Who has harmed you Erestor nin?"
Erestor lowered his head, putting his face in his hands.
" Brethiel of Lorien."
TBC...