so I have decided that this fic will go to 20 chapters...this chapter starts with Glorfindel, Haldir, and Celeborn...ends with Dinendal/Erestor/Elladan...also once this fic is done I will be writing a fic using the ps2 video game The Third Age for a certain friend :) and once I finish "To Make You Feel My Love" I am going to be writing the elf version of Sometimes They Come Back and Sometimes They Come Back Again...hehehe...haven't heard of em? watch the movies...LOL

CHAPTER 16

Glorfindel sat on the divan with his head lowered and eyes wide after hearing the stories of his two beloveds very painful pasts. He knew both Haldir and Celeborn were staring at him, waiting for an answer from him. He finally raised his head and looked at them.

" Do you think I would try such a thing?"

Celeborn sat beside him.

" Never. We just wanted you to know everything before you decided if you truly wanted to court us."

Glorfindel looked up at Haldir, who was standing nearby with a sad look on his face. Apparently Haldir thought that their revelations would change Glorfindel's mind. Celeborn watched with a smile as Glorfindel stood and went to Haldir. Glorfindel took Haldir's shaking hands into his own.

" I have not changed my mind Haldir. I still wish to court the both of you if you will have me."

Haldir looked at Glorfindel and smiled, then turned to Celeborn.

" What do you think meleth? Shall we let him court us?"

Celeborn grinned.

" I do not know. He might not like us after awhile."

Haldir chuckled.

" That might be true."

Glorfindel looked from one to the other and laughed.

" May I court you anyway?"

Celeborn stood and went to Glorfindel, then kissed him softly. Haldir did the same. Glorfindel felt tears of happiness enter his eyes as Celeborn spoke.

"Yes you may."

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Elladan sat on the bed that belonged to Dinendal and Erestor. The only reason it was not Elladan's as well is because he was not yet their bonded mate. He sighed. There was something that bothered him about his Lorien love, but he could not figure out what. He watched as the door opened, revealing Erestor. Erestor smiled at him.

"Elladan nin, why are you sitting here alone?"

Elladan sighed again.

" You will be mad at me if I answer you."

Erestor sat beside him.

"I will not."

Elladan lowered his head.

" Dinendal used to push you away before you were bound and now you both seem happy, even with me, but Dinendal remains a mystery to me Erestor nin. Why did he used to push you away?"

Erestor sighed. He could not tell Elladan of Dinendal's secret without Dinendal's consent.

" I cannot say Elladan nin. You must ask him."

Elladan nodded, then heard the door open once more. There stood a grinning Dinendal.

" To what do I owe this honor?"

Erestor stood and hugged Dinendal tightly. Dinendal was confused. Erestor seemed a little sad. Erestor forced a smile, then left. Dinendal looked at Elladan.

"What was that about?"

Elladan looked at the door, the at the floor.

" It was my fault."

Dinendal noticed that Elladan sounded a bit sad and sat beside him.

"What is it Elladan?"

Elladan looked at him.

" Why did you used to push Erestor away?"

He looked at Elladan for a moment before looking away.

" I..."

Elladan touched his shoulder.

"Dinendal nin, I am sorry. You don't have to tell me."

Dinendal turned to face him.

" You deserve to know."

Then Dinendal proceeded to tell Elladan of what had happened to him at the hands of Baethoriel and Brethiel. Once he was finished, he lowered his head. Elladan would not want to be with him now. He was surprised, however, when a sobbing Elladan pulled Dinendal into his arms.

" I am so sorry that happened to you Dinendal nin."

Dinendal wrapped his arms around his beloved.

"Shhh. It's okay."

It was at that moment that Dinendal knew that Elladan did not just love Erestor, but he loved him as well.

TBC...