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Princes Three: Darkness Unforeseen	By : nuwing Category: -Multi-Age > Slash - Male/Male Views: 8757 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Interlude V - Flame Rekindled
Anteruon slipped into the chamber quietly, pausing just inside the door to study Elrond unobserved. To his relief, there seemed a slight lessening of the cloud of guilt and remorse that had for so long cloaked the valley�s lord, but the tired slump of Elrond�s shoulders, as he stood alone near the arches that overlooked the gardens, made Anteruon�s throat ache. The reticence he had shown in dealing with Elladan deserting him utterly, Anteruon crossed the room and wrapped a consoling arm around his mentor.

Elrond stiffened at the unexpected touch, then relaxed against his companion. �Thank you,� he said quietly, meeting Anteruon�s eyes for a brief moment before turning his gaze back to the gardens.
Anteruon shook his head slightly. �I did naught but show Elladan the absurdity of his own brooding.�
For the first time in uncounted days, real amusement flickered in Elrond�s eyes. �Aye, and I thank you for that, as well. Though I was referring, in truth, to the comfort of your company.�
Anteruon smiled, too cheered by the light in Elrond�s face to be abashed by his own misstep. �It is my pleasure to attend you,� he said somewhat cheekily, then he sobered. �I have missed you these last years, my lord.�
�And I have missed you,� Elrond replied automatically, but as he spoke the words he realized them true. For too many years he had pushed Anteruon�s training aside, avoiding the visits he had once looked forward to so eagerly, wallowing in the pain and guilt that seemed to consume him until even those emotions were stale, faded from constant musing. �I have missed you,� he repeated, impulsively pressing his lips to his companion�s temple.
Anteruon�s breath hitched at the affectionate gesture, though he told himself it was only his joy at seeing Elrond�s mood eased that caused his heart to pound so. �Perhaps we might resume where we left off before the...before,� he said a bit awkwardly, loosening his hold to turn and face his host.
�I would think it a shame if we had to begin where we left off, young one,� Elrond objected gently. �You have proven yourself a master of many cures in these dark years. I would be honored to continue to aid in your training, but I am more honored still to count you among my friends.�
�The honor is mine, my lord,� Anteruon breathed, his cheeks warming under his companion�s thoughtful gaze.
�My name is Elrond, and it would please me to have you use it.�
�Yes, my lo...my El...Elrond.�
Elrond chuckled aloud, the long unheard sound startling in the silence of the library. �It is a fair beginning, anyway.� His laughter died away and he was silent for a moment, then spoke in a rush, as though hurrying the words past his better judgment. �Anteruon, will you join me for dinner in my chambers this evening?�
Anteruon blinked, a hundred questions and a single uncertain hope dancing through his thoughts in the heartbeat before he gave his answer. �I would be delighted to do so. Elrond.�
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Elladan woke reluctantly, the pull of his for once peaceful dreams only slightly less arresting than the soft voices and hearty aromas that beckoned him back to the waking world. His back was curiously warm, the pillow under his head plush and soft, and he lay quite still, trying to recall the where and why of the past hours. Then he became aware of the soft fur beneath his body and nodded thoughtfully.
He was in the sitting room, in front of the fire, then. But why had the day gone so dark?
Tilting his head toward the hushed conversation, he saw Elrohir and Legolas sitting at the table, a game board between them and a collection of covered dishes pushed to one side. Even as he pondered the sight, Elrohir glanced toward him and smiled. �I do believe it wakes, �Las.�
�I believe so,� Legolas agreed, leaving his chair to sit on the floor at Elladan�s side. �How do you feel, el n�n?�
Elladan rolled over and stretched lazily, then sat up. �Quite well, surprisingly.� He looked around the lamp-lit room before turning back to Legolas. �Have I missed dinner?�
Elrohir snorted affectionately. �Dinner and dessert and drinks, besides. It is near moonrise, t�ren.�
To his brother�s surprise, Elladan smacked his fist against the floor, cursing soundly. �I promised Ada I would see him at dinner,� he explained, answering the questioning arch of Elrohir�s eyebrow. �How did he fare, �Roh?
�I am not sure,� Elrohir replied shortly. �He was not in the dining hall.�
�Not in the dining hall? We must make sure he eats! He is far too thin, and-�
�Presumably, he ate,� Elrohir interrupted, his eyes narrowing in apparent displeasure, �just not in the dining hall. Taurwen assured me that dinner had been sent to his chambers.� He paused, glancing inexplicably at Legolas and added, �Dinner for two.�
Whatever reaction Elrohir had expected to this ominous announcement, it was not the satisfied smile that curled Elladan�s lips, nor the look of complete understanding that passed between his brother and Legolas.
�Dinner for two?� Elladan echoed cheerfully, pointedly ignoring Elrohir�s almost comical scowl. �And was your brother in the dining hall, �Las?�
�He was not,� Legolas replied in off-hand fashion, but his eyes sparkled as he met Elladan�s considering gaze.
�Good,� Elladan said, his smile broadening. �Very good, indeed.� Untangling his legs from the light blanket someone had spread over him, he nodded at the covered dishes and bowls on the table. �I assume,� he asked hopefully, �that is my dinner?�

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el n�n - my star

t�ren - my brother
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