Thranduil saw Glorfindel come down the path toward where they were
sitting. "Elrond sent me to fetch you, King Thranduil. He will meet
with you and Celeborn in the study," said the golden-haired elf.
"I thank you, Glorfindel. I will see all of you at the feast
tonight, I hope?" he asked the others.
Legolas answered for all of them, "Certainly, Ada. I hope your
meeting will go well." With that, Thranduil left. Glorfindel glanced
at Estel.
Legolas saw the glance, and instantly became wary. Mayhap he was
reading too much into a single glance, but, then Estel did mention
getting revenge. Elladan and Elrohir also became alert. So…they
remembered. Estel, however, did not seem to notice the three elves
next to him were watching him warily.
Glorfindel spoke to Estel "I require some assistance at the salle.
Would you mind? There some weapons that need repairing. I realize
you would rather be with your muindors, as well as Legolas. I
promise I will only need him for a short time."
"Of course, I'll assist," replied Estel. "Did you want to get it
done now?"
"Certainly," said Glorfindel, "I'd rather go and get it over with."
With that, the two left.
As they walked away, Legolas thought he saw Glorfindel hand a vial
to Estel, but then dismissed the thought. "I believe we should watch
Estel. You know what he said. Knowing your brother, nothing he would
do would surprise me."
Elladan shook his head. "He won't dare do anything while your Ada is
here, Legolas. Our Ada won't let him." Both Legolas and Elrohir
looked at him as if he had grown an extra limb. "What! You can't be
serious. There is nothing he can do--is there?"
Elrohir said "Stop and think of whom we are speaking. Just who was
it that put a snowman in daerada's room? Estel. Who was it put
pebbles in Ada's tub? Estel. Who hid a fish under Glorfindel's
mattress? Estel. Now tell me he won't do anything."
By now, Legolas was almost hysterical. "A snowman? In Lord
Celeborn's room? Pebbles in the tub? AND a fish? Glorfindel? Oh,
please! You HAVE to tell me more!" With that, the Mirkwood elf fell
off the bench, holding his stomach and laughing so hard, he started
to hiccup.
The twins just looked sourly at their friend. "It wasn't THAT funny.
Estel seems to have a thing about putting pebbles everywhere. He has
put them in beds, tubs, clothing, shoes, sugar bowls, soup bowls, to
name a few places. I believe Ada has paved a few paths with them."
Legolas just rolled around, laughing harder as the twins' went on.
He could hardly get back up as Elrond rounded the
corner. "I..apologize.. ," he tried to tell
Elrond, "but..the..thought ..of pebbles.." He couldn't help himself.
He started laughing again.
Elrond laughed as well. "Don't worry. It was funny, especially after
they were cleaned away. However, I came out to make sure you all
will be at the feast tonight."
All three answered as one. "We will be there." As Elrond turned to
leave, all three elves saw a smirk cross his face. Their blood ran
cold. He knew something. But what?