Harvester of Sorrow by Azzy

Chapter notes: Elrohir arrives in Rohan Legolas is nowhere to be found Eomer meets the elf of his dreams And Erestor gets quite the scare
And you treated my woman to a flake of your life
And when she came back she was nobody's wife.

Well I see you there with the rose in your teeth
One more thin gypsy thief
Well I see Jane's awake --

She sends her regards.

And what can I tell you my brother, my killer
What can I possibly say?
I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you
I'm glad you stood in my way.

If you ever come by here, for Jane or for me
Your enemy is sleeping, and his woman is free.

Yes, and thanks, for the trouble you took from her eyes
I thought it was there for good so I never tried.

-- L. Cohen – Famous blue coat


Rohan
(Three weeks later)

Finally. Rohan. Elrohir smiled to himself, just as hard as it been to ride out that main road of Mirkwood, every second hoping that Dinalu would show. Every rustle in the leaves making him turn in the saddle hopefully looking back, but no one came. But just as much did he rejoice to finally see Meduseld, just as much did he miss his husband, and wished he had been here by his side. "See horse, we made it" he sighed bitterly

He continued down hill to meet up with the guards at the watchtower. He shielded his eyes from the sun with his hand "greetings good men of Rohan"

One guard crawled down the latter from the tower, and stood before Elrohir "state your name and business stranger"

"I am Elrohir of Rivendell, I come here by the bidding of Theoden king" Elrohir said and smiled

"a elf huh?" the guard said and looked up and down Elrohir

Elrohir stayed silent, but wondered if the idiot had expected a badger with a pointy hat. Or perhaps not many elves travelled through here. Just smiling as if stating the obvious.

The man looked at Elrohir, not seeing any reason he should not believe him "very well, follow me"

"Thank you" Elrohir said and followed the guard inside the city walls, and after he had stabled the horse, and handing over his sword to the guard outside the royal hall, he finally stepped inside the king's halls. Elrohir sighed; he hoped he would not disappoint his father. He was apparently the master of disappointing everyone else these days. But diplomacy was something you could get taught out of a textbook, love was not.

The guards opened the large wooden doors, and Elrohir spotted the king on his throne at the other end. He took a deep breath and started to walk inside and towards the ruler of this realm.

Theodred looked at the elf from the shadows in his father's hall. He was magnificent as he strode forth up through the pillars and benches, dressed in black, long riding boots and a cloak that moves lazily behind the elf, as had it a life of its own. Theodred peeked out further as the elf came to a halt in front of Theoden. The dark clad elf pushed back his hood with a slender hand and revealed long dark brown hair, braided in one long loose braid

"Theoden King" Elrohir said with a pleasant smile and bowed for the man at the throne "I am Elrohir, son of Elrond of Rivendell" he paused and looked up at the king once more "you asked for aid, and my sire sent me to take care of what ever the problem should be"

Theoden looked at the elf, a smile threatened to surface, but he continued as the king he was "well met Lord Elrohir" he said and made a gesture for Elrohir to stand tall once more "I asked Lord Elrond to send someone, to come collect a stray of your kin. For he has no language, but that he should send his own son is most unexpected"

"My father told me of the mysterious elf" Elrohir said

Oh no! Theodred thought to himself, the dark elf had come to kill Ferret! He had better hide him or.. or.. He turned from the throne room, making for his own chambers.

"You should speak with my son" Theoden said and waved a servant to his side, "fetch prince Theodred and the parcel from my desk" the servant nodded and disappeared quickly. Theoden looked at Elrohir "your father send a letter for you upon your arrival"

Elrohir nodded, wanting to shake the king ferociously. Why was it that rulers had this tedious habit of being slow and boring? Now he knows why he had run and hid from diplomacy lessons.

The servant returned with the parcel and handed it to Theoden "where is Theodred?" the king asked

"He said he would be here shortly," the servant said, "forgive me my king, but he would not listen when I asked him to follow immediately"

Theoden sighed "forgive my unruly son" as Elrohir just nodded with a odd smile, Theodred decided to continue "I am sure it was a long ride young lord Elrohir, if you wish I can have someone show you your guest chambers, and then have my son pay you a visit later or first thing tomorrow"

"Yes thank you king Theoden" Elrohir said with a smile.. Everything to get out from here, he thought to him self.




Rivendell

Evening, it would soon be evening.. Elladan felt a smile spread on his face. Tonight he would go visit his special place once more. He looked at the sun, two hours and then he would go to Erestor's chambers. Two hours? Did he really want to wait that long?

Elladan sat down on his bed, and wondered if he would be able to do it himself, to find that wonderful peaceful place, and him - the young elf smile broadened and a weak blush crept to his face, he endured the day because he knew what waited for him. Never had he had a friend like the elf from his special place. Elladan flopped down on his bed and let out a blissful sound, Irmó. His name alone was a little prayer. He could see his long silver hair swaying as were it one with the wind or smoke. He saw Irmo stand there at the cabin in the green forest, he was fishing lazily in a pond, and Elladan raised a brow. There had never been a pond next to the cabin?

"Now there is," Irmo said with a grin.

"Irmo? But I am not here, I mean..." Elladan stuttered

"Who said you are not here? Its lovely you would join me young Elladan, I was quite bored" Irmo said and pressed the fishing rod down in the ground, walking over to Elladan who was clearly confused

"But.." Elladan whispered

"Elladan" Irmo whispered "you finally master to visit me on your own, you no longer need Erestor to guide you past the shadows to visit my garden"

"No longer Erestor?" the young elf felt absolutely ridiculous

"Do this feel like a dream?" Irmo said softly and caressed Elladan's cheek

"No" Elladan admitted feeling a little tinkle in his skin

"What about this?" the Valar whispered and placed a soft kiss to the half elfs lips.

"It feels real" Elladan said with a smile

"Then why don't you think you are here penneth?" Irmo stated a-matter-of– factly.




Rohan

Eomer had been sent to the new elfs chambers, all the servants had not been able to find Theodred or the mysterious elf anywhere. oh great! Eomer thought to himself with a frown, now its my job to exchange polite phrases with some stuck up elf.

Elrohir had read the parcel from his father, asking him to stay there until he had some solution, or he was called home. He had sat down to write a letter back to his father and Elladan. Telling them he missed them allot and wondered about the purpose about him staying here, asking for Elladan to join him. But he only got halfway before he heard a knock on the door. "Enter" he said flatly looking at the door, expecting some little human brat to tumble in the door. But what he saw took him by surprise. It was a man all right. But he was not a little brat, a fair young warrior as far as Elrohir could tell.

"Lord Elrohir?" Eomer said bowing slightly

"Oh no need to bow my friend, and yes I am the one you seek" he said with a dazzling smile as he rose from his chair

"I am Eomer, I found the elf together with the prince" Eomer said closing the door

"Yes, the elf" Elrohir said thoughtfully "what is the story on him, pray tell Eomer"

"We found him running the plains in the middle of the night milord" Eomer said shuffling his feet

Elrohir smiled again and gestured towards a chair "sit Eomer" and watching Eomer moving towards the chair "and call me Elrohir please" he added as he joined the man

"Yes.. uhm.. Elrohir" Eomer said, as were he tasting the name

"Then?... tell me more Eomer" the elf said and rested his chin on his fingertips, as his father so often did. "Running you say?"

"Yes running" Eomer answered smiling goofy, drinking in the sight of the young elf lord, he was a vision of a river of brown hair and black leather, absolutely irresistible

"Do you know from whom?" Elrohir said studying the man intensely, tying to determine how old he was.

"No" Eomer admitted "but.. They had to be humanoid"

Elrohir noticed that the man shifted in his chair, starting to squirm his hands, clearly feeling uncomfortable "why would you say that?" he whispered and leaned closer to the man

"Because of his.." Eomer paused and tried to find the proper word "injuries" the elf just sat still, close. Too close Eomer thought, the elf was just watching him with those large slanted dark grey eyes, he took a deep breath and met Elrohir's wondering gaze "they had forced them selves upon him" Eomer whispered looking away from the elf once more

Elrohir opened his eyes wide in shock "what?!" he gasped "you mean they?..." his voice failed him and Eomer cleared his throat before he answered "he was raped" he breathed

"A-are you sure?" Elrohir stumbled across the words, running his hand though his hair in a distraught move.

"I am sure" Eomer said and straightened up some "I may not be a healer, or well known in the world of herbs and plant lore. But I know enough to stop a bleeding from a fellow soldier in dire times" he looked at Elrohir that still slightly shook his head as if he found what he heard impossible to believe "and I searched his body for wounds when he had gotten him back to the encampment"

Elrohir looked up while he was pinching his nose, trying to prevail the upcoming headache "how can you be so sure he was not a willing participant? As my fathers assistant I have seen some individuals with pretty severe damage from frolic games gone wrong"

"He was badly beaten, and terribly torn milord" Eomer said darkly

"Ai" Elrohir sighed and bit his lip "I would have to speak with him"

"I am afraid that is impossible" Eomer answered with a badly hidden smirk "for one, he is disappeared together with Prince Theodred, second he have not uttered one word for as long as he has been here, the healer say he is mute"

"Mute? That is ridiculous. I have never heard of a mute elf"

"I am pretty sure you never heard of a elf called Ferret either" Eomer chuckled

"No I cant say I have" Elrohir laughed

For several minutes there was a awkward silence between them, the situation just seemed so absurd and terrifying that they both felt the urge to laugh and cry at the same time. Elrohir suddenly realized that it had been such a long time since he had laughed, something in his chest convulsed. How he missed Dinalu.

"Impressive sword" Eomer suddenly said, shaking Elrohir from his melancholy musings.

"Excuse me?" Elrohir blinked confused

"Your sword" Eomer repeated and pointed towards the slender elven sword resting against the wall, where it had been standing since it had been returned to him "it is beautiful, just as fair as its wielder"

Elrohir laughed "thank you Eomer"

Eomer smiled and blushed slightly, the man sat in thought for a while before he looked up at Elrohir "we could spar some time, I would be greatly honoured milord" he said to test grounds

"Elrohir, my name is Elrohir" the half-elf said and looked at the man, but found himself unable to resist that hopeful stare "yes, a sparring match sounds like fun Eomer"

"Wonderful" Eomer said with a smile

Elrohir raised a brow, but couldn't help but to flash a giddy smile are you flirting with me Eomer? he thought to himself, but just stood up. "I am afraid I have to bid you a good night young Eomer, we have a long day ahead tomorrow"

Eomer rose and nodded "yes milord" he said and the smile faded

How cold-hearted can you be Elrohir? The elf thought and opened the door, turning towards the man "I wont forget our sparring match Eomer"

"Good" Eomer said as the smile returned some "sleep tight" he mumbled as he hurried past Elrohir, turning to cast the enchanting being one last glance before the door closed.




Rivendell

"Elladan?"

"ELLADAN!" Erestor yelled, feeling himself pale as he started to shake the frame of the lifeless elf. "Wake up for the sake of all that is holy.. Wake up penneth" he heard his voice rise to hysteria when the elder son of Elrond didn't respond. aii Elrond will have my hide he thought, and continued to shake the young half-elf. "Elladan please" he pleaded as he stopped his actions and just started to stroke Elladan's brow.

Elladan's eyes fluttered open, quickly focusing on the blurry image in front of him "F-Father?"

"Nay it is I Erestor" the advisor whispered, his voice hoarse from yelling

"Oh Erestor" Elladan whispered "I had the most wonderful time tonight"

"You gave me quite the scare penneth" Erestor said and gave Elladan his famous pissy face

The prince of Rivendell sat up and smiled brightly "he was so happy to see me" he said dreamily "and you know what Erestor? He said he would be my brother, and my lover in one"

"Elladan, please you are speaking nonsense" Erestor whispered and watched Elladan with his mouth wide open "you are just a little confused"

"Confused, on contraire dear Erestor. I have never been so collected in my life" he grabbed Erestor's face between his hands, leaning in and gave the baffled advisor a kiss on the nose "he said he loved me, he really did"

"Who?"

"Irmo silly" Elladan laughed "he took me to see the bottom of the lake, and then he showed me where the grass was the softest and laid me down to dry my skin.. ai Erestor he is so tender" the prince looked up at Erestor with a goofy smile "when we made love, he said he would never leave me.. He would always stay"

"Oh Elladan" Erestor sighed and drew the elf in for a hug "what have I done?" he whispered to himself.
Chapter end notes: I am aware that the chapters get longer and longer, heavier and heavier -but I can't seem to do it any other way... I promise smut in the next chappy tho' smiles and a big hug to you guys that are still reading this...
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