Epilogue

Elrond watched as Legolas entered the gates of Imladris, leading a pack horse. He was curious as to what the Mirkwood Prince was bringing.

Legolas dismounted and greeted the elven lord. “Mae govennan, Adar Elrond.” He smiled as the twins came running down the stairs.

“Mae govennan, mellon nin. Do you need help with your packages?” Elladan asked.

“Nay, I will unpack them now. First, Adar sent you a special gift, Lord Elrond.” The first package went to Elrond. As he opened it, his eyes opened wide as he saw two bottles of Mirkwood’s best wine. “A princely gift, indeed. Hannon le.”

Legolas turned to Elladan and Elrohir. “Before he left, Estel ordered some gifts for you both.” With that, he handed a new bow to Elladan and a new quiver for Elrohir. He also gifted the twins with new cloaks and a set of hunting knives for both twins.

He handed the twins new scabbards. “These are from me. After all, you DID 'capture' me,” he said teasingly.

The twins did not know what to say. They were overwhelmed that Estel had decided to gift them with so much.

“Hannon le, mellon nin,” Elrohir said quietly. Elladan echoed his brother.

Legolas smiled, happy that he could bring some happiness to the House of Elrond. He knew that the twins and Elrond were missing Estel.

“Will you be able to stay for a while?” asked Elladan.

“Aye, I don’t have to be back for a month, so I have time to visit.”

“Mayhap we can go hunting, and perhaps THIS time we can actually bag game.”

“Aye, we will if YOU don’t spook the deer.”

“ME? What about YOU? You’re the one that fell off into the river, spooking the game.”

The twins left, still arguing. Elrond and Legolas looked at each other, then turned and entered the halls of Imladris, listening as the twins blamed each other for everything from the weather to the bread not rising.

Elrond told Legolas, “I believe this wine will come in handy.”

The two of them entered the library, laughing.