Title: The Hunters, chapter 1 Type: Fictional Person Slash Author: Ida (faghag_69@yahoo.se) Rating: NC-17 Pairing: Legolas/Haldir, Elladan/Orophin, Elrohir/Rúmil. Warning: Slash (duh), non others that I can think of… Disclaimer: No profit has been made from this fiction and the characters are all Tolkien’s. I just borrowed them for a while ;) Beta: This piece has not been beta’d Timeline: Somewhere in the woods among the misty mountains. The fiction is set about 1500 years before LotR. Authors Note: I LOVE getting feedback for my stories! good and bad!Notes: Since this fiction is my first and English is not my native (Swedish is) I appreciate any serious criticism you may want to provide… Summary: The twins of Imladris, the prince of Mirkwood and the brothers of Lorien… Can it get any better?! Legolas and Haldir have been lovers for a couple of centuries and on their little escapade the twins and the two remaining Lorien elves find each other interesting… Chapter 1 The two twin sons of Lord Elrond and the son of King Thranduil sat around the small camp fire they had made earlier that evening. The sun had set quite a while ago, but none of the three felt like sleeping. Without mentioning it to each other, they had felt as though they had been watched all day and couldn’t find any rest, since they couldn’t see what, or who, was stalking them. They had been at the borders of Mirkwood for some three weeks now and hadn’t found, or killed for that matter, as many orcs as they had all been hoping for. Elrohir let out a sigh of frustration. "What’s the use? We’re not achieving anything by running around for months killing only fifteen or twenty orcs!" Elladan didn’t look at him as he answered. "It’s only been three weeks, Elrohir. Our luck will turn soon enough." "Luck? What luck?! If we are going to get something done about these disgusting creatures, that brought darkness upon our mother, we need help!" Legolas raised his head and frowned at Elrohir. "I’m sorry, Legolas. I know what your sacrificing to aid us, and we appreciate your help with great gratitude." Legolas lowered his gaze back to the fire and mumbled something under his breath as Elrohir continued. "But I mean help from real hunters! We are well trained and deadly with our weapons, but one has to be able to spot the prey and kill it before it spots you!" He glared at his brother who met his meaningful gaze. "Hey, you know that today wasn’t my fault! If Legolas hadn’t pushed me in the back, then -" "So now it’s my fault?!" Legolas raised to his feet at stared angrily at Elladan. "May I remind you that it was your idea to -" "Alright, enough! Both of you! I’ve had my share of fights to last me a mans lifetime!" He put the flat of his hand against Legolas chest and pushed him away from his attempts to charge at Elladan, who had also raised from his seat to meet Legolas’ glare. "Now, would you two please sit down so we can discuss this as elves past our maturity?" Elrohir gave them both meaningful looks. Slowly Legolas sat down and Elladan followed his example. Elrohir sat don’t with a sigh. "Look, don’t you just think we should go back to Imladris for some nice rest and we can ask father if he will help us find someone who can come with us? Let’s just face it, we’re not fit for this yet…father was probably right. We have much to learn, Elladan…" He put out a hand on Elladan’s shoulder and gave him a loving smile. Elladan looked at his brother and couldn’t do other than smile with him. Elrohir never failed to get someone in a better mood, whether it was by words or with just a look. He sighed. "You’re right, brother mine. We should go back to ask father for some more help." He looked at Legolas. "You are welcome to come with us, Legolas, if you will." Legolas, who had been watching them, curved his lips into a small smile. "I appreciate the kind offer, but there is someone I’m longing to see and he’s been awaiting me for some time now." A slightly wicked grin appeared on Elrohir’s lips. "Oh, yes…Him!" he leered at his brother who gave a low chuckle. "Yes, how is our dear March Warden? I haven’t heard from him in quite a while. Have you been keeping him busy, maybe?" He smiled a wicked smile at Legolas, who’s cheeks had turned bright red. He looked into the fire and didn’t miss the fit of giggles that emerged from Elrohir. Legolas had met Haldir on a spring festival in Lothlórien some four hundred years ago and had fallen in love at first sight. The broad shouldered, silver haired, proud Elf had captured Legolas’ heart even before he knew his name. Later, Haldir had told him that he had felt the exact same way about Legolas, and they had been lovers ever since. Yet, the last time that it had been Haldir’s turn to come visit Legolas in Mirkwood, he had been withheld by duty and hadn’t been able to come. Maybe that had been for the best, because two days after Legolas had received the message, he had been asked to help Elrond’s sons in their hunt for orcs to seek revenge for the abuse they had put Celebrain through. "I wish he was here. I miss him terribly…" Legolas trailed off and fell into silence as he thought about his lover with the shadow of a smile on his lips. Elladan’s eyes narrowed. "Speaking about someone being here… Am I the only one feeling like I was being watched?" he asked as his gaze wandered in the darkness outside the ring of light from their fire. Both Elrohir and Legolas raised their heads quickly and peered out in between the trees surrounding them. "No, you’re not the only one. I’ve been having that feeling creeping at the back of my neck all day long." Elrohir answered. They stood quickly, but before either of them could make a move for their weapons, all three had sharp arrows held against their throats. Legolas froze and so did Elladan and Elrohir. "You would’ve been dead long ago if we had been orcs, you know." a low voice behind Legolas declared. Legolas breath caught in his throat as he recognized the voice of his capturer. The one holding the arrow to his throat noticed the hitch. "But you should be glad that sometimes you get just what you wish for." The arrow was lowered from Legolas neck and Haldir stepped out in front of him with a smile on his lips. "Haldir!" Legolas eyes widened as he saw his lover and threw his arms around Haldir’s neck. Haldir returned the embrace with the same force as he received and wile he held Legolas, he turned to the two elves behind Elladan and Elrohir and said "Lower your bows! I think they’ve learnt their lesson." The arrows was removed from the twins necks and they turned around to see who was standing behind them. They were both taken aback by the beautiful elves their eyes spotted there. "Elladan, Elrohir. Please say hello to my two lovely brother’s, Orophin…" the tall elf behind Elladan stepped out in front of the twins and bowed gracefully. "..and Rúmil." The elf behind Elrohir bowed on the spot and said "We’re sorry to be introducing ourselves in such a manner, but our dear brother here insisted that we should learn you a lesson. Not that I thought that was necessary…" he said and gave Elrohir a wink, who couldn’t tare his eyes of Rúmil. He was the most beautiful elf he had ever seen and was stunned beyond words by the blond creature, so he returned the wink with a shy smile and a becoming blush. "A lesson? For what?!" Legolas broke the embrace, but didn’t remove his hold on Haldir’s neck, as Haldir didn’t remove his hold on Legolas waist. "Well, I was taking the opportunity to check just what we needed to help you three with on this little trip!" Legolas gave him a questioning look and he continued "Elrond sent us. He said to say that he knew you would be ready to give up right about now and that he sends us as the extra help you probably need!" he smiled at Legolas. "We’re here to help and to teach you, you could say!" "Teach me?! Now wait just a minute -!" Legolas started and was abruptly silenced by Haldir’s lips. He groaned in frustration and tried to brake free, but as Haldir slipped a skilful tongue into his mouth, he stopped resisting and moaned with need and pushed himself closer to Haldir’s strong body. Elladan and Elrohir just gaped at the scene before them. They didn’t know what to do. Rúmil snickered and seated himself at the blanket that was Elrohir’s. "Ah, those two. They just have to jump each other at every chance they get, don’t you say, Orophin?" Elrohir managed to tare his eyes of the amazingly erotic image of Haldir and Legolas kissing passionately and glared at Rúmil. "Hey, that’s my blanket!" he scowled and pointed at the piece of cloth under Rúmil. "Find yourself somewhere else to sit, Rú…" "Rúmil" Rúmil couldn’t help but to tease the dark haired elf that he was finding more appealing by the minute. "Rúmil! Now move!" Elrohir glared at him with demanding eyes, but that didn’t seem to work. "I’m sorry, your Highness" he bowed his head for emphasis "but in the wilderness you have to share what little you have. There’s room for us both here." He said and patted the small patch on his right side and gave Elrohir a meaningful look. Elrohir let out a sigh of protest, but walked over and sat down with a pout on his mouth to show just how disappointed he was. Or was he? He discovered that it felt rather good to sit this close to the elf with a slightly up-turned nose and a tempting natural pout on his lips. He glanced at Rúmil through the corner of his eye and was met by a smile as Rúmil nudged a little closer. A shiver ran down Elrohir’s spine at the movement and returned the smile while he let his gaze rest on the flames of the fire again. Legolas and Haldir had just broken from the kiss and was seating themselves on Legolas blanket. "Can I chare your blanket with you?" Orophin asked and pointed at the empty blanket on the ground. Elladan who had been standing dumbfounded at the spot snapped back into reality. He didn’t want to chare anything with these rude elves! "What? You show up here, uninvited, frightens me to a fit and then expect me to chare my things?! Excuse me, but you will just have to find yourself somewhere else to sit, my dear elf!" He sat down firmly on his place and glared at the fire with his arms crossed over his chest. "Elladan…" Elrohir sent him a meaningful glare over the fire. Elladan met his glare and shrugged. "What?! Am I not the one to decide what MY things are used for?!" "You’re being childish!" Legolas said angrily. Orophin shook his head and said "No, it’s alright. I am an elf, I can find rest on bare ground." He sat himself down on the ground beside Rúmil and added "I respect his wishes." Elladan didn’t spare any of them a glance and Elrohir was a bit embarrassed by his stubborn brother. His embarrassment quickly changed into excitement as Rúmil asked him about Imladris. Elrohir happily told about his father and the other elves who resided in his home. Haldir and Legolas held each others hands and smiled as they watched Elrohir describe the wonderful gardens in the last homely house and listened to the conversation in silence. Elladan didn’t say another word for the rest of the night and neither did Orophin. When Elrohir yawned for the fourth time Rúmil said "I think it’s time for us to get some rest. We have to have all our strength at hand if we’re going to have any success in our hunting tomorrow." Elrohir nodded and lay himself down on the blanket with another yawn. Rúmil settled down behind him and Elrohir snuggled closer with his back to Rúmil, who smiled. Elladan lay down with not as much as a glance at the others, with the pout still visible on his mouth. Legolas and Haldir cuddled up together in an embrace and Haldir gave him a quick kiss on the lips and whispered "He will be in a better mood tomorrow." Legolas smiled and snuggled closer to Haldir’s neck with a nod in response. Orophin sat up the rest of the night and stirred in the fire. He didn’t feel like sleeping. Not because of Elladan’s fit, no. He just couldn’t stop thinking of the twitch he had felt in his stomach at the first sight of Elladan. He had been mesmerised by the beautiful, dark elf with high cheekbones, a proud posture and shining blue eyes. As he watched him in his sleep, he only seemed more beautiful and Orophin silently promised himself that this elf would be his. Little did he know that he had had a similar effect on Elladan, yet Elladan was way to proud to even admit that to himself. He only knew how to react in anger, and that he had done. The Hunters, chap 2 Title: The Hunters, chapter 2 Type: Fictional Person Slash Author: Ida (ida_motie@yahoo.se) Rating: NC-17 Pairing: Legolas/Haldir, Elladan/Orophin, Elrohir/Rúmil. Warning: Slash (duh), non others that I can think of… Disclaimer: No profit has been made from this fiction and the characters are all Tolkien’s. I just borrowed them for a while ;) Beta: This piece has not been beta’d Timeline: Somewhere in the woods among the misty mountains. The fiction is set about 1500 years before LotR. Notes: Since this fiction is my first and English is not my native (Swedish is) I appreciate any serious criticism you may want to provide… Summary: The twins of Imladris, the prince of Mirkwood and the brothers of Lorien… Can it get any better?! Legolas and Haldir have been lovers for a couple of centuries and on their little escapade the twins and the two remaining Lorien elves find each other interesting… Chapter 2 The morning came and the rays of the sun slowly made their way through the thick foliage and hit the sleeping elves on the ground. Haldir and Legolas woke up first and exchanged amused smiles when they saw that Elrohir and Rúmil unconsciously had turned into each other in a protective embrace. Both had a calm and happy expression on their face and looked comfortable. "Looks like those two has found each other acceptable!" Haldir whispered and Legolas giggled silently and placed a kiss on his lovers lips. Haldir returned the kiss and soon both was lost in the passion of it. They had been apart for quite a while and had missed each other a lot. Tongues tangled and before they knew it, Haldir was on top of Legolas and pressing his arousal into Legolas’ own. Legolas gave a moan at the friction and spread his legs so that Haldir could settle between them and get better access as he continued to slowly thrust his hips in to Legolas’. "I’ve missed you so much" Legolas whispered as they broke the kiss to catch their breaths. Haldir bent his head and placed soft kisses on the side of Legolas neck and soon found a collarbone to lap on. A sigh of pleasure escaped from Legolas lips and he began to work on the fastenings on Haldir’s leggings. Haldir moaned at the touch from Legolas hands and unbuttoned his tunic to get better access to a peaked nipple, which he gave a teasing bite. Legolas breath caught in his throat at the pain, but it was quickly soothed by an experienced tongue. They knew that they didn’t have much time before the others woke up, so they hurriedly removed their leggings and as Haldir coated his fingers with the liquid that had started to leak from their erections, he captured Legolas lips in another breathtaking kiss. He circled the puckered entrance to Legolas body and slowly inserted two fingers at ones. When he felt that Legolas relaxed his muscles, he placed his hard shaft against the entrance and pushed in all his length in one thrust. Legolas gave a strangled cry at the sudden pain and squeezed his eyes shut. Luckily, the sound was muffled in Haldir’s mouth. He hadn’t been with Haldir in a while, and he certainly didn’t have other lovers, so he wasn’t surprised at the pain. He had just forgotten how much it could hurt. Haldir froze in his movement to give his lover a chance to get used to the feeling and relax again. The last thing he ever wanted was to hurt Legolas, the love of his life. "Are you alright?" He whispered and placed small kisses on Legolas brow. "Just give me a moment…" Legolas answered and drew a beep breath. "That’s it, love. Just breathe." Haldir ever so slowly started to move inside Legolas again and when he felt his lover relax he set a slow and tantalizing speed to his thrust, that he knew would bring Legolas much pleasure. Legolas moaned each time Haldir’s shaft rubbed against the spot inside him that sent stars flying in front of his eyes and he wasn’t far from his release. Haldir felt the pressure that built in Legolas’ body and quickened his pace a little. Legolas raised his legs and rapped them around Haldir’s waist and the new angel quickly brought him to the edge. Before he found his release he whispered "Haldir, please…" Haldir understood and as Legolas came, he sealed his lips over Legolas’ to capture the moan of pleasure as he erupted into Haldir’s hand. That served to bring Haldir over the edge as well and his moan was captured and muffled in Legolas mouth. They broke the kiss and Haldir smiled and whispered "I’ve missed you too." He slowly pulled out of Legolas and they started to get dressed again. Elladan was awakened by low sighs and moans from nearby and as he regained focus in his eyes, he saw the source of the sounds of pleasure. As he couldn’t tare his eyes from the beautiful elves when they found their release, he felt his body respond. He closed his eyes and tried to think of something else, but failed. He couldn’t stop thinking about how it would be like to be captured under a strong, male body and moan in pleasure as he found his own release. Elladan had never before been sexually attracted to male elves, but these elves where different from the ones he knew. They had a special glow that made them, not more feminine, but still, more alluring than others. He opened his eyes again at the feeling of being watched and looked over to where the feeling came from. His eyes met with Orophin’s and he saw that the other elf had also been affected by the scene made by Legolas and Haldir. He saw want in Orophin’s eyes and with a pounding heart he forced himself to look away. Haldir eventually got on his feet and started to search Legolas’ and Elrohir’s small bags for something for them to eat. When he found some lembas and dried meat he walked over and shook Orophin’s shoulder. "Wake up. Here, have some breakfast." Orophin sat up from the ground and took the food offered to him. Haldir then walked over to Rúmil and Elrohir, who were both still sound asleep. "Wake up, sleepyhead!" He said teasingly as he shook Rúmil’s shoulder and winked at his brother, who reached up to rub his eyes. "And try to get some life in to that one while you’re at it." Haldir added and pointed at Elrohir. Rúmil smiled at the sleeping elf beside him and at the position he found them in. He leaned over and whispered into Elrohir’s pointed ear "It’s time to wake up, Elrohir." Elrohir stirred at the sound, but didn’t open his eyes. Instead, he snuggled closer to Rúmil and murmured "I don’t want to…" Rúmil gave a low chuckle and pulled back a stray strand of dark brown hair behind Elrohir’s ear and smiled at the infatuating elf in his arms. "We can’t lie like this all day, you know. Now, sit up and have some breakfast." Elrohir opened his eyes and blinked as he met Rúmil’s smiling face. For a split second, he didn’t recognize him, but only for a split second. He returned the smile and giggled a little when he saw how close he and Rúmil were lying. He took the opportunity to place a smacker on Rúmil’s nose and sat up quickly. Rúmil was startled by the quick kiss, and sat up with a slightly chocked looked on his face. "What was that for?" he asked Elrohir, who had started to nibble on a piece of lembas. "What? Oh, that…Nothing!" Elrohir shrugged and presented Rúmil with an innocent smile, but a teasing glint was in his eyes. As they ate their breakfast, they discussed what to do in order to find and kill more orcs. Haldir presented some ideas and Elladan, Elrohir and Legolas agreed that they should give the ideas a try. Almost nothing could get worse about their hunting anyway. They packed up their camp and headed for the woods. First walked Haldir and Legolas, side by side, and after them came Orophin. Elladan persistently stayed behind Orophin. He didn’t want to walk beside him for some reason he himself wasn’t quite sure of. But he held the irritation at the Lorien elves as the reason outwards. Without saying a word, off course. A small distance behind him came Rúmil and Elrohir. They were engaged in various conversations about nothing and everything. They enjoyed each others company and both laughed at the others jests. As it turned out, they had more in common than they had reckoned. They both preferred hand to hand combat before archery, as the others of the company were more skilled at archery. Elrohir enjoyed watching and mapping the stars as Rúmil admired their glow and mystery. They shared the same sense of humour and both very much enjoyed teasing their older brothers. That was a special thing in common that meant that they both could be very childish at times. "Don’t you just hate it when your brother tells you how to do everything?!" Rúmil asked Elrohir. "Yes, I do! He always tells me how to behave or what to say and how not do behave or what not to say!" He met the challenging glare he got from Elladan, who looked at his brother from over his shoulder. "Like I don’t know how to act like the mature elf that I am!" "I know! Haldir and Orophin does the same! They always complain how I dress and how I ware my hair and all these stupid things!" They laughed as the went on nagging about their brothers and occasionally shouted teasing accusations, so that eventually Haldir had to turn around and tell his youngest brother quite angrily that if he wanted to be shot by orcs, he could walk around shouting somewhere else and not bring them down with him. They where, after all, not on a trip for fun here! That seemed to have a slight effect on Rúmil, who lowered his voice. He changed the subject. "Elladan is not one to talk much, is he?" He whispered to Elrohir, who narrowed his eyes as he watched his brother walk a few steps in front of him. "Well, usually he is. I don’t know what is the matter with him now, though. I’ve never seen him like this." He gave Rúmil a concerned look and they kept on walking in silence. The day wore on and suddenly, late in the afternoon, Haldir stopped dead in his tracks and turned around, waving Rúmil and Orophin forward to him. "I think I heard some voices up ahead. You two come with me and see if we can locate what it is. You three wait here and if you here the signal we agreed on, come forward silently." And with that the three brothers were gone, like swallowed by thin air. Legolas and the twins knew that they had gone up in the trees and they waited with their bows ready in hand. Elrohir took the opportunity of some privacy with his brother and asked him "What is with you today, Elladan? You’ve been sulking ever since last night…" "’Tis nothing…" Elladan answered without looking at Elrohir. But he wouldn’t let it go. "But I know you and this behaviour toward strangers isn’t like-" "I said, ‘tis nothing! Now, drop it, Elrohir!" Elladan hissed between clenched teeth and looked at his brother with a warning in his eyes. He did not want to discuss this! There were far more important things to worry about than his emotions right now. At that thought, a sound reached their ears. It was the signal Haldir had mentioned. Orcs. Legolas tensed and turned in the direction the sound had come from. He motioned his hand to the twins for them to follow him and started walking as soundlessly as only the Eldar can. The three soon reached the edge of a small clearing and peered through thick bushes. There was a group of orcs, some seemed to be preparing a deer over an open fire and the majority of the others were engaged in a heated conversation over something the elves neither had time or interest to find out about. Totally, there seemed to be about thirty, thirty-five of them and neither seemed to pay any attention to their surroundings. That made about five or six orcs per elf and that didn’t strike any of them as impossible odds. Elrohir’s eyes scanned the trees and barely caught sight of the drawn arrow and bow in Orophin’s hands that pointed in to the clearing. He reached for an arrow himself and drew his bow. He saw Elladan and Legolas follow his example and carefully they stepped as close to the clearing as they could and at the same time avoid being spotted. The first arrow hit a big orc in the back and as he fell, arrows came raining in to the clearing. The orcs at the fire was quickly killed and the other’s soon collected themselves and grabbed their swords and bows. Elladan managed to shoot three orcs from his hiding place in the bushes, but as an orc had spotted him and Legolas, he strapped his bow to his back and quickly unsheathed his sword. Legolas did the same and at ones both was in the clearing and bringing down orcs with a stunning grace. Elrohir fumbled slightly with his bow, but soon he had his own light elven sword in hand and joined his brother and Legolas in the heat of the fight. Haldir and Orophin continued to shoot arrows from the trees, but Rúmil put his bow away and jumped down in to the clearing to join in the battle. He saw that Elrohir was in some trouble, with three orcs hacking away on him all at ones. He quickly made his way over to Elrohir’s side and cut the head off of one particularly aggressive orc. With the much needed help, Elrohir managed to bring the other two down in a few graceful swings of his sword. He met Rúmil’s eyes and gave him a nod in thanks. Rúmil returned it with a smile and quick wink. They didn’t have to do much more, a large number of orcs lying lifeless on the ground around the clearing. The few that still lived realised their disadvantage and headed for the thick protection of the woods. Legolas spotted them and within the blink of an eye, he had sent three arrows flying after them. Haldir added two and the escaping orcs immediately fell to the ground, killed. Orophin and Haldir joined the others on the ground as Elrohir and Elladan walked around to check that the orcs they’d brought down were dead. They didn’t, wouldn’t, show any mercy to these creatures, that by their mere existence was a disgrace and humiliation to every living being in Arda. "That didn’t go to bad, now, did it?" Rúmil was the first to speak and his face was covered by a big smile. "We managed to pretty much kill them by surprise! They never saw it coming!" He laughed as he collected the whole arrows he could find in the orcs body’s. Orophin couldn’t help but smile with his brother and as he turned to Haldir, he saw him embracing Legolas. "You were amazing with the sword, my love. You have been training without me!" Haldir teased as he kissed Legolas lightly behind one pointed ear. "Well, what was I supposed to do when you weren’t around?" He answered and squeezed Haldir again. Orophin gave a chuckle at the two elves embracing in front of him and almost without him knowing it, he turned his eyes to Elladan. He found Elladan looking at him and they locked their gazes. Orophin’s smile faded as he saw the want in Elladan’s eyes. Or was it just his imagination? It quickly disappeared, though, when Elladan found himself and dropped his eyes to the ground. Elladan couldn’t help himself as his gaze rested on Orophin. By the gods, the elf was stunning! He felt spellbound by the smile that appeared on the tall elves face as he watched his brother and his lover. When he suddenly turned his eyes to Elladan, Elladan wasn’t quick enough to hide the emotions he knew he was showing. He soon found his composure and let his gaze drop to his feet. ‘By the Valar, Elladan. Get yourself together!’ he cursed himself quietly at being so careless about what he let Orophin see. But what surprised him was that he thought he had seen the same in Orophin’s eyes. ‘No, you will go insane if you give this much more thought! Just let it go and try think of something else.’ He told himself and took a deep breath. The salvation came in form of his younger twin brother, who came over and put a hand on Elladan’s shoulder. "Are you alright? You look tired." He squeezed the shoulder under his hand. "Yes, I am fine. And I am actually tired as well." He placed a hand over his brother’s and gave him the loving smile he deserved. He wouldn’t let his mood go out over Elrohir. With that, the elves cleared away as much as they could in the clearing and made their way in to the forest again. They would find somewhere nice to sleep for tonight. The Hunters, chap 3 Title: The Hunters, chapter 3 Type: Fictional Person Slash Author: Ida (ida_motie@yahoo.se) Rating: NC-17 Pairing: Legolas/Haldir, Elladan/Orophin, Elrohir/Rúmil. Warning: Slash (duh), non others that I can think of… Disclaimer: No profit has been made from this fiction and the characters are all Tolkien’s. I just borrowed them for a while ;) Beta: This piece has not been beta’d Timeline: Somewhere in the woods among the misty mountains. The fiction is set about 1500 years before LotR. Notes: Since this fiction is my first and English is not my native (Swedish is) I appreciate any serious criticism you may want to provide… Summary: The twins of Imladris, the prince of Mirkwood and the brothers of Lorien… Can it get any better?! Legolas and Haldir have been lovers for a couple of centuries and on their little escapade the twins and the two remaining Lorien elves find each other interesting… Chapter 3 The days wore on quickly and soon two weeks had passed since their first meeting and the six elves sat around the nice, warm fire and talked. Legolas and Haldir sat close together and every now and then, one would lean in and whisper something in the other’s ear. At times they just leaned in to place light, loving kisses on a sensitive patch of neck or ear tip. Rúmil sat close to Elrohir and when he had the chance to get even nearer or "accidentally" touch him, he would. Elrohir was seated between Rúmil and Haldir and one of those "accidental" moments was when Rúmil asked Haldir to pass the water skin, and he leaned over in front of Elrohir to take the water from his brother’s hand. Their faces were so close that Rúmil could feel Elrohir’s warm breath on his cheek. Elrohir quite consciously didn’t lean back to give Rúmil more space and when Rúmil took the water skin, he turned his face to Elrohir’s. Their lips were hovering so close that two fingers couldn’t have fit in between. Elrohir unconsciously opened his mouth and inhaled the sweet breath that graced his skin. His stomach contracted deliciously and his eyes followed Rúmil’s as the elf settled beside him again. A wicked grin spread across Rúmil’s lips and he met Orophin’s amused gaze over the fire. He raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow that seemed to say ‘Now, that’s how it’s done!’ as an answer to his brother’s chuckle. Because he knew exactly what he was doing. He was putting all his efforts into seducing Elrohir and he was wickedly positive that if he made a move right now, the dark beauty wouldn’t do anything to stop him. Actually, he felt more for the breathtaking elf at his side than just pure lust. Every time Elrohir met his eyes, smiled at him or broke into a fit of laughter at one of his jests, he felt his heart flutter. As far as Rúmil knew from his short time with the elf, he was in love with Elrohir. Of course, he hadn’t mentioned this to anyone. Yet. Elrohir was well aware of what Rúmil was doing. He had flirted mercilessly with the beautiful, blond elf ever since he saw the effect of the extra attention he was paying him. And the truth was, he was enjoying himself immensely! Every time he saw those perfect lips form into an equally perfect smile, when he touched soft skin or was touched by slender fingers and when he saw that wicked glint in his eyes, he couldn’t deny it anymore. He was falling in love with Rúmil. At the moment, he was building up courage and waiting for the right moment to tell him about his feelings. Because he would. Soon. Orophin watched his younger brother make a show of his seduction routines. He chuckled at the look he got from across the fire and was amazed that the others could keep a straight face. He looked at Elladan, who was also laughing silently at the scene made by Rúmil. When Elladan met Orophin’s eyes, he returned the smile he got from him. He had grown used to the company of the other elves and he and Orophin were becoming good friends, though his feelings for him had not subsided. He just ignored them. For now, he was content with smiling with him about their brother’s rather obscene behaviours towards each other. The sun had only just settled, but their fire was slowly loosing its power. Elrohir stood. "I will go find some more firewood." He started to walk towards the trees, when Rúmil stood up rather quickly. Now he had his chance. And he was going to embrace it with all his strength and will. "I will go with you! None of us should wander alone in these woods at night." He closed the distance between him and Elrohir with a few quick strides and turned his head to the others. "We’ll be back in a minute!" As they disappeared into the woods, Haldir mumbled "Somehow I get the feeling that it will take longer…" Legolas giggled and Orophin shouted after his brother "Don’t go wandering off to far and if you’re not back within the hour, we’ll come looking for you!" The elves left at the fire chuckled and traded amused glances. Elrohir and Rúmil heard the laughter from the others and exchanged a sideways glance at one another and they couldn’t keep a smile from erupting on their own faces. They both knew exactly what was going on, but neither dared to make a move. Elrohir attempted at picking up some sticks and branches in his path, seeming as though he really was collecting firewood. Rúmil almost laughed when Elrohir asked him "Aren’t you going to help me?" Elrohir placed the most innocent smile he could on his face and tried to keep the amusement from his voice. Rúmil stopped walking and turned to Elrohir. He grabbed the pile of wood in his arms and threw it to the ground. He saw the mirth in Elrohir’s eyes as he, with a serious look on his face, pushed Elrohir backwards into a tree. "Actually, I did have something else in mind." As he took hold of Elrohir’s wrists with both his hands and put them over Elrohir’s head against the tree, he pressed himself closer to the lithe body in front of him. Elrohir drew a sharp breath at the friction of their erections rubbing against each other through the fabric of their leggings. He pushed his hips upwards into the contact and Rúmil’s eyes fluttered close as he gave a low moan of pleasure. Elrohir smiled at the sound. "And what might that be?" he purred. When Rúmil looked at him, he nearly drowned in the deep pools of his blue eyes. Rúmil held his gaze and leaned in, whispering "This…" He slowly sealed his moist lips over Elrohir’s and pressed closer. He extended his tongue, not to demand entrance, but to lap at the soft lips under his. Elrohir moaned and opened his mouth and the tip of his tongue came out to taste Rúmil. As their tongues met in delicious contact, Rúmil made a sound of appreciation and it made Elrohir shiver. Rúmil massaged Elrohir’s tongue with his and followed it in to the hot cavern of his mouth. Elrohir strained at the hands that held him captured and Rúmil let go of his wrists. Elrohir reached behind Rúmil’s neck and slowly caressed silky, silver hair. Rúmil cupped Elrohir’s face in his hands and let his thumbs slowly rub Elrohir’s temples. He deepened the kiss and Elrohir whimpered helplessly at the assault. The dark elf let his hands run down the strong, muscled back and let his hands rest on Rúmil’s buttocks, trying to bring them closer together. "By the Gods!" Rúmil breathed as they broke the kiss. Elrohir could neither find voice, nor words, only hold on as his senses spun out of control. He closed his eyes as the other elf leaned forward and began kissing his jaw line, followed by his sensitive neck. He let his head rest against the tree and felt Rúmil’s finger work on the clasps on his tunic. This was amazing. He’d never thought that Rúmil wanted this as much he did. He opened his eyes when he felt Rúmil’s almost needy tongue lap at the hollow in his throat and desperately trying to open a particularly difficult clasp. He reached down to slow Rúmil’s hands. When his fingers settled on Rúmil’s, the blond elf stopped his movements and looked up at Elrohir with concerned eyes. "Am I doing something wrong?" He asked with a voice deepened by arousal. He looked almost lost and vulnerability showed in his blue eyes. Elrohir felt a guilty twitch at making the other elf insecure and squeezed his hands gently. "No, nothing’s wrong. It feels very good." He smiled reassuringly. "I just… We’re in no hurry." Rúmil nodded. "You are right. I’m sorry. It’s just that you taste so sweet…" He kissed Elrohir’s cheek. "…and smell so intoxicating…" He leaned forward a little to bury his nose in Elrohir’s hair and inhaled deeply. "…and you are the most beautiful elf I’ve ever laid eyes on. I can’t get enough of you. I want you. All of you." He leaned back again and looked at Elrohir. Elrohir blushed deeply at the compliments and diverted his eyes for a moment to try to sort out his thoughts. When he met Rúmil’s gaze again, he let his eyes show the trust he felt for him. He drew a deep breath and said "I want you too." His hands cupped the back of Rúmil’s head and he leaned forward and kissed him passionately. Rúmil returned the kiss and they stood like that for a few long moments, hands wandering, slowly caressing each other and mapping out every detail in the others body. Elrohir had opened Rúmil’s tunic and he now broke the kiss to watch as it slid from his shoulders. He did not want to miss that. In the opening of the fabric he could see light skin and as Rúmil slowly removed the tunic, Elrohir’s eyes darkened with arousal. His gaze met the beautifully sculpted torso and was stunned beyond words by the way the muscles danced under the soft, light coloured skin. He didn’t ask for permission as he dipped his head and kissed a dark, peaked nipple. Rúmil drew a sharp breath when Elrohir sucked the nipple in between his teeth and gave it a teasing bite. Rúmil let his hands settle on Elrohir’s shoulders and whimpered as a soft tongue came out to lap away the faint sting the teeth had made. As Elrohir continued to worship the dark nub, he let his own tunic slide to the ground. He licked a path up Rúmil’s neck and put a kiss on his lips, but leaned away before Rúmil could return it. Elrohir fixed his gaze on Rúmil’s eyes and with a seductive look in his face, he reached down to undo the fastenings in Rúmil’s now too tight breeches. He let his fingers rub over the bulge between Rúmil’s legs and was rewarded with a low moan from the other elf. Elrohir dipped two fingers inside the waistband and slowly pulled them down, without braking Rúmil’s gaze. When the cloth came to the ground, Elrohir let one hand slide back to rest on one of Rúmil’s soft cheeks and the other he guided to the front. As his fingers found Rúmil’s hard shaft and began to rub slowly up and down the length, he looked down. When he saw the proud column of flesh that rose between Rúmil’s legs, he drew a ragged breath. He felt his stomach twitch in appreciation at what he saw and looked back up at Rúmil. "You are amazing. I’ve never seen anyone to even compare to the beauty you possess." Now it was Rúmil’s turn to blush and smiling shyly, he leaned forward and captured Elrohir’s lips. His own hands opened Elrohir’s leggings and when no clothes remained on either of them, he whispered "Lie down." Elrohir did as he was told and spread out wantonly on one of the tunics on the ground. Rúmil followed and laid down on top of him and started kissing him again. He nibbled at Elrohir’s bottom lip and slid his hands down the sides of the warm body beneath him. Elrohir opened his legs so that Rúmil could settle in between them and as their hard erections met skin to skin, both moaned simultaneously. The feeling was exquisite and served to fire them both up even more. Elrohir trembled from the amazing feeling made by Rúmil’s body against his. Rúmil felt the tremors that went trough Elrohir and flexed his hips. At the sizzling friction, Elrohir whimpered and sighed into Rúmil’s mouth. Rúmil felt himself grow impossibly larger at the sounds that escaped Elrohir. He couldn’t believe that it was his actions that made the beautiful creature underneath him sound like that. Like he was giving Rúmil everything. Every emotion, every sensation. Elrohir squirmed and whispered against Rúmil’s lips "Please, Rúmil. I want to feel you…inside." Rúmil broke contact from his lips and trailed kisses down one cheek. When he found the ear, he traced it with his tongue and made Elrohir moan. When he started to suckle the sensitive pointed tip, Elrohir felt him flex and reach out for something next to them. He looked down at Rúmil’s hands and saw them holding a small flask of what he suspected to be lubricant. When Rúmil had poured some onto his fingers, he stopped the assault on Elrohir’s ear and lifted his head a little so that he could see Elrohir’s face. He wanted to see Elrohir lose himself in pleasure. "Try to relax, my beautiful." He whispered as he reached down and circled the small entrance to Elrohir’s body. "Tell me at once if you want me to stop." He slowly inserted one finger up to the second knuckle. He slowly drew it out and circled the tight muscle once, then slowly pushed inside again, this time all the way in. Elrohir didn’t brake his gaze and willingly showed every sensation Rúmil made him feel, good and bad. Rúmil withdrew his finger again, only to slowly press back inside with another finger to join the first. Elrohir felt himself being stretched and his eyes fluttered at the amazing feeling. When Rúmil bent his fingers slightly, Elrohir’s eyes snapped open and he gave a strangled cry of pleasure. Rúmil had found that spot inside him where very few had ventured before him. Elrohir arched his back gracefully of the ground and pushed himself further down on the probing fingers. Rúmil smiled at Elrohir’s response. "Does that feel good?" Elrohir looked back at him through glazed eyes. "Don’t stop, Rúmil." He moaned as the fingers inside him rubbed over the spot again. "I want you…now." Rúmil reached for the lubricant again. He poured a generous amount in his palm and stroked it onto himself and smeared some more between Elrohir’s cheeks to ease the way as much as possible. He settled between Elrohir’s legs as he raised and bent them slightly. He held his eyes as he whispered "I love you." Before Elrohir had a chance to reply, his mouth was captured in a searing kiss. As a smooth tongue was pushed into his mouth, he felt Rúmil’s hardness press against his entrance and with a small flex of his hips, Rúmil eased his way inside. He didn’t stop until he was in all the way to the base of his hard shaft and could feel Elrohir’s own erection rub against his stomach. He paused for a few moments to let Elrohir get somewhat used to the feeling of being filled. The dark elf had closed his eyes tightly at the pain and Rúmil continued to kiss him passionately. When Elrohir finally relaxed and responded to the deep kiss, Rúmil slowly started to move inside him. He rolled his hips in slow, powerful thrusts that made Elrohir whimper into his mouth. Rúmil was getting lost in the feeling of his shaft being embraced by the tight, velvety soft cavern inside of his lover and reluctantly broke the kiss to watch Elrohir’s face. Their bodies where pressed close together and Rúmil angled his hips a little to find Elrohir’s sweet spot again. When he hit it, Elrohir gave a slightly strangled noise at the immense pleasure it created. Rúmil kept the angle to his thrusts and Elrohir’s eyes rolled back into his head as the pulsing shaft inside him rubbed that delicious spot with every movement Rúmil made. Both of them where moaning helplessly from the wonderful things they made each other feel. "Oh, Gods!" Elrohir panted and arched his back again and the movement drew Rúmil even deeper inside. When Rúmil could sense that Elrohir wasn’t far from his release, he quickened the pace and pushed inside with shorter, harder thrusts. He captured Elrohir’s lips again and felt the other elf tighten up just before he erupted and he moaned loudly into Rúmil’s mouth as he came. After only a few more quick thrusts, Rúmil tumbled over the edge and exploded inside Elrohir. He broke the kiss and cried out his pleasure as he came hard. Elrohir was amazed at the warmth that filled him as Rúmil spilled his seed deep inside. Rúmil let his head drop to Elrohir’s shoulder and both were panting hard from exhaustion. Elrohir felt the blush of spent pleasure cover his damp cheeks. He hadn’t even noticed that he had cried. When Rúmil lifted his head to smile at Elrohir, he saw the tear stained cheeks and the tears that still where gathered in Elrohir’s eyes. His smile was quickly replaced by a worried look. "You are crying. Did I do something wrong?" Elrohir blinked and a single tear streaked down his temple and disappeared into his dark hair. "I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have… I’m so sorry!" Rúmil felt shame cover him and started to lift himself off of Elrohir. But when Elrohir reached out and put his arms around Rúmil’s neck, he paused. Elrohir smiled at the confused look on Rúmil’s face and pulled him down against him again. He kissed his lips tenderly. "You didn’t do anything wrong." He whispered against Rúmil’s lips. "It was incredible, I can assure you. That is why I’m crying." He looked deep into Rúmil’s eyes as he said "I love you, too." Rúmil’s composure changed into a shy smile. "You do?" He whispered. "From the very first moment I saw you. I was intrigued by your soft, silver blond hair" He stroked he back of Rúmil’s neck and curled his fingers slightly in the soft strands. "and your beautiful eyes and your very kissable, red lips" He kissed Rúmil and nibbled teasingly at the bottom lip. "and that incredibly cute nose!" He laughed and placed a soft kiss on Rúmil’s slightly upturned nose. Rúmil chuckled with him and kissed his lips once before rising to his feet slowly. Elrohir shivered slightly at the loss of warmth and took the offered hand to help him up. He was pulled into Rúmil’s embrace as if he weighed nothing and put his arms around Rúmil’s neck again. Rúmil held Elrohir’s waist and smiled teasingly. "It seems I can’t let go of you just yet." He purred and tightened his grip on the dark elf in his arms. Elrohir giggled and kissed him passionately. "We have to get back." He murmured against Rúmil’s lips as he held his blue eyes. Rúmil sighed and nodded. They gathered their clothes and dressed. They embraced one last time before picking up the branches and sticks that Elrohir had gathered earlier and headed towards camp again. "There’s our firewood at last!" Orophin exclaimed when he saw the two elves emerge from the forest. "Did you enjoy your little escapade?" he asked with a big grin on his face. Rúmil met the challenge head on. "Yes, we did. In fact, Elrohir found it most pleasurable!" he turned to Elrohir who had blushed into a deep red. "Or how did you phrase it, love?" He dropped the wood onto the ground beside the fire and seated himself on the blanket with a serious look on his face. The others just gaped and starred at the two elves. Elrohir slowly settled beside Rúmil and didn’t dare to look at the others around the fire. "I…um…I…" He staggered as he tried to find words, but he was too embarrassed at being exposed like that. Rúmil decided not to pain his lover with more blunt revelations and said "No, don’t answer that! Let them wonder…" He flashed the others a sly smile, his blue gaze taunting and drew Elrohir close with the arm he had draped around his waist. He leaned in and placed a soft kiss on Elrohir’s cheek. The dark elf turned and smiled shyly at his newly found lover. To the other’s and Rúmil’s astonishment, he tilted his head slightly and captured Rúmil’s lips and kissed him deeply. As he slowly broke away after what seemed like eternity to Rúmil, he leaned in further where he found Rúmil’s, to the others concealed, ear and whispered "I love you, Rúmil." Rúmil couldn’t keep a big, happy grin from forming on his lips and looked at Haldir, who raised an eyebrow at his brother. Rúmil focused his gaze on Elrohir as he leaned back and Elrohir said to the others "I’m hungry! Pass me some of the meat!" He took hold of Rúmil’s hand, squeezed it gently and gave him a sideways glance with a sweet smile. Chapter 4 The days following where not quite as they had been before Elrohir and Rúmil had confessed their feelings for one another. The new lovers didn’t seem to be able to keep their hands of each other and at every chance they got, they would sneak of into the shadows and be gone for a short while. The others couldn’t help from smiling whenever they saw a loving kiss being exchanged or a sweet endearment being whispered. Rúmil and Elrohir just seemed to fit so perfectly together. As if they where meant for each other. Whenever they would be walking trough the woods, Rúmil would take Elrohir’s hand and they would walk like that, side by side, fingers entwining and caressing in an intimate dance. Elladan had never seen his brother act that way. Sure, he’d had a crush or two on some handsome elf at the court of Imladris, but nothing he had pursued openly. Only Elladan had known about the very few times he had taken lover’s to his bed and was very surprised at having his twin brother head over heels in love. Both Haldir and Orophin where thinking quite the same about Rúmil. As far as they knew, Rúmil had only taken pretty elf maidens home after a night at the tavern a few times, but never male elves. But the more Haldir mused at the fact, more and more scenarios came to his mind where he had felt Rúmil’s eyes on him, or even caught him staring quite openly when he was cuddling with Legolas in their shared talan. Why hadn’t he thought of that before? Orophin, on the other hand, was the total opposite to Rúmil. He was quite frequent with his lovers and most of them had been male. Now, Haldir was wondering what was keeping his brother from pursuing the very beautiful presence that was Elladan. He was quite sure that they would make a very handsome couple. Legolas was almost as deliriously happy as Elrohir and Rúmil. He was happy because two of his closest friends had found each other. He was happy because they were happy. He was also happy because all of their snuggling and closeness reminded him of when he had first met Haldir and of their first period together as lovers. They had been acting in quite the same way, never wanting to let the other go and communicating without words being needed. He still had that with Haldir, although the first, hot wave of new feelings had settled into a steadily boiling passion that just seemed to encrease with time. All of this passed through their minds as their hunting went on successfully. The time went flying by and soon the time had come for all of them to return home. Since they where in the southern end of Mirkwood, they logically made for Lorien, the home of the three wardens. The company decided that Legolas and the twins would stay there for a few days, then make their way north again. At the borders of Lorien, they were met by wardens that bore a message from the Lady. "We are here to welcome you and to tell you that you're expected. The Lady invites you all to join her for dinner at the Royal talan tonight." The elves bowed their heads and covered their hearts in a gesture of appreciation and Haldir answered "We thank you for your welcome and we will gladly accept the invitation." The wardens bowed again and left them to carry back the words from Haldir to their Lady. The twins smiled at each other at the thought of seeing their grandparents again. It had been several years since the last time and they missed their grandmothers loving nature. That had lessened their lifes the same moment their mother had passed away. ~*~*~*~*~*~ "Welcome to our humble home!" Haldir announced when he opened the door to his and his brother’s shared talan. "Feel free to come and go as you like." He said with a smile as he stepped aside to let the other elves in. It was a quite big talan with three main bedrooms, one for each of the brothers, and one smaller guest bedroom. The hallway opened up into a sitting room divided into two corners, one with shelves full of books and a big desk covered in scrolls and ink bottles, the other a lounge with a comfortable couch and a couple of arm chairs around a low table with some sketches and drawings lying a pile. "This must be one of the largest talans I’ve seen, besides the royal one." Elladan said in awe as he entered and turned to Haldir with the traces of astonishment on his face. Haldir chuckled. "One of the privileges of being the Marchwarden of Lorien, it seems!" he said with laughing eyes. Rúmil wrapped an arm around Elrohir’s waist and led him into the talan with a smile. "Come, let me show you my chambers and where you can put your things." Elrohir happily complied and let himself be led by his Silvan lover. "And their off!" Orophin laughed as he caught a glimpse of the two elves embracing in a passionate kiss inside Rúmil’s bedroom just before the door clicked shut behind them. "I take it then that Elrohir will not be sleeping in the guest room!" he stated with a perfect eyebrow lifted in amusement. "But then, that means that you can have it all to yourself!" He turned to Elladan, who smiled and bowed his head slightly. "A most appreciated fact, I can assure you!" "Well then, let me show you what will serve as your quarters during your stay." Orophin gestured to Elladan to follow him. When the two elves had dissapered behind the corner of the hallway that led to the guest room, Legolas turned to look at Haldir with hungry eyes and took his hand, drawing him close. "Aren’t you going to show me your chambers as well?" he purred seductively. A lazy smile curved Haldir’s lips. "But you’ve seen my chambers hundreds of times! There’s nothing new about them!" he teased, his hands sliding down the strong back of his lover to rest on a firm buttock. "I didn't plan to look at the surroundings overly much, actually." he stated, a low moan escaping his lips as his hips was brought forward, into his lovers’, feeling the hardness there press firmly against his own. Haldir moaned as Legolas rolled his hips slightly, and he leaned in close. "Really?" he whispered teasingly against soft lips, raising one eyebrow mockingly before claming the princes lips. Legolas kissed him back lightly. He drew back just a little, whispering his response. "Really." Their lips locked in a heated, loving kiss, long and bruising, tongues caressing each other, hands wandering along paths long since learned. "Here we go." Orophin said as he drew back the curtains that covered the window. The room lit up and Elladan put his small bag of belongings on the bed. "There are clean sheets in the bottom drawer over there. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask." Orophin turned to Elladan, who stood in front of the bed, picking up the extra clothing from his bag and piling the items on the bedcover. He lifted his eyes to Orophin, who was standing there looking at him, and raised his eyebrows in question. "Was there something else?" he asked carefully, a smile spreading across his lips. Orophin seemed to focus back onto Elladan as if he was lost in thought and shook his head quickly. "No! I...um... I'll be in my room if you need me!" He bowed his head and quickly walked past Elladan's back and through the door. Elladan turned his head to let his gaze follow the Sinda as he left and his smile grew a little. As the sun began it's colourful dance towards the horison to settle the world in yet another star filled night, the elves where getting ready for the formal dinner with the Lord and Lady. Since neither one of the twins had brought their formal robes on their hunt, Rúmil lended one of his to Elrohir and Elladan borrowed one from Legolas, who had a couple hanging in Haldir's closet. "You look like a Galadhrim, apart from the hair, that is!" Elladan said teasingly as he saw his twin half sitting, half lying on the couch, resting his back against Rúmil's chest. The robes he was wearing bore the light colours of Lothlórien and it was a quite an unusual sight, as his hair was a rich, dark brown, very rarely seen in Lorien elves. "I think you look deliscious, my love." Rúmil said in a low voice as he looked down at the dark beauty in his arms and Elrohir met his gaze and smiled. "I am thinking the same thing about you." he answered and was rewarded with a gentle kiss on the lips from his lover. Elladan sighed heavily and rolled his eyes at the display. The constant love exchanges between those two was getting Elladan painfully aware of his own hearts loneliness. But he didn't let them see that. What he showed them was playful tiredness. "Oh, do get over yourselves!" he teased and the elves on the couch broke the kiss and looked at him with matching eyebrows raised. "Now, how do I look?" he asked and put his hands at his waist and regarded them down his nose. Rúmil laughed and Elrohir nodded, smiling. "It suits you well, brother!" He said as he regarded his mirror image dressed in dark greens and purples. "You look like father." He laughed as Elladan picked up a pillow from one of the armchairs and threw it at him. Haldir emerged from his chambers with Legolas on his arm as Orophin emerged from his room as well. "Are the elflings out here ready to go?" Haldir's raised voice was heard over the laughing from the twins and his youngest brother. He ducked a pillow flying by his head and smiled. "I suppose you are!" He led Legolas out the door as Elrohir and Rúmil lifted themselves from the couch. Rúmil offered his arm to Elrohir, who hooked his arm in his lovers' and smiled lovingly. "Can I have the privilege of beeing your escort this evening, my fair Elladan?" Orophin asked Elladan, his eyes glittering with mirth. Elladan chuckled and took the offered arm. "Of course, my proud Orophin!" He exaggerated a feminine tone to his voice and the two elves followed the others, laughing. ~*~*~*~*~*~ The banquet in the royal talan whent on all evening and it was only just pats midnight when the hosts of the evening bid their guests good night. Besides the company of elves that resided in Haldir's and his brother's talan, there had been various elves of high standards and some of the higher ranked Galadhrim present as well. The sweet vintage of Lorien had flowed quite freely for beeing a formal gathering, but not even the high Lady seemed to have cared much. She had just been smiling at the love that shone around Rúmil and her grandson. She had also been speeking her enigmatic words of wisdom and foresight silently to her guests, as was her custom. That was the reason to why Orophin was deep in thoughts on the walk back to their talan. He walked silently behind Elrohir and Rúmil, as the two walked hand in hand, talking and being their usual giggly selves. He thought about the Lady's words to him: "Do not be afraid of how you feel about him. He is confused by his own feelings, for he feels strongly for you, too. Do not be afraid to take the step." Orophin knew very well who it was that she had been talking about. Elladan. And it was true that Orophin was a bit afraid of what he felt when he looked at him, when he was near him. He was afraid that his feeling's wouldn't be returned if he came forward. What would happen to their friendship if he was to be rejected? What if Elladan didn't even prefer male company? Orophin took a deep breath and tried to focus on Galadriel's advise. Elladan seemed to be occupied by thoughts as well. He silently repeated the Lady's words over and over in his mind: "My dear Elladan. I can see that you feel lost in your desire for him and I know it is hard. Listen to your heart and it will guide you. Trust it. And rest assured that he feels the same about you." The more Elladan thought about it, the more determined he became. He would approach Orophin. Perhaps, if timing alowed, even tonight. When they got back to their talan, Legolas and Haldir made their excuses for the night and retired to their room, as did Elrohir and Rúmil. Orophin didn't really feel like sleeping, with so much on his mind and all, so he asked Elladan if he cared to share a glass of wine with him. "Yes, that would be nice, thank you. How about in my room?" Elladam said and Orophin followed him and sat in one of the chairs by the table under the window. Orophin poured Elladan a glass of ruby red wine and one for himself as well. He raised his glass towards the Peredhil in a silent toast and drank a mouthful. Elladan nodded back and sipped his glass, noticing the drink was quite potent. He opened his mouth further and let more of the strong wine flow down his throat. *I'm going to be needing that* he thought as he swallowed and smiled at Orophin. They started to small talk about the dinner they'd just left and as they refilled their glasses, the decanter was soon empty. "Well, i suppose that's my cue..." Orophin said and raised himself from the chair. "No, you don't have to leave so soon..." Elladan began and raised his hand in a gesture to stop Orophin. But the Galadhrim shook his head and said "I don't want to keep you from your rest. Good night, Elladan." Elladan stood so quickly that he surprised Orophin, who had stopped his movement towards the door and now looked at him curiously. "I said, you don't have to leave so soon." Elladan said in a low voice and Orophin slowly raised a delicate eyebrow. "What...uh... You don't want me to leave?" Orophin asked carefully. Elladan stepped closer and when he was right in front of Orophin, feeling the heat radiating from his body, he wispered "No. Because if you do, I won't be able to do this..." And with that he leaned in and touched his mouth to Orophin's warm lips. The kiss was light and almost over before it started, but Elladan had made his meening quite clear to Orophin. The elves looked into each others eyes and a small smile turned the corners of Orophin's lips upwards. Elladan returned the smile and closed his eyes as Orophin leaned forward and captured soft lips with his own. Elladan's hands travelled up to Orophin's neck and deepened the kiss by opening his mouth and meeting Orophin's tounge as he did the same. Orophin moaned at the contact and let his hands wander down Elladan's strong back to rest on his buttocks. Elladan pushed his hips forward when he felt Orophin touch him there and he treaded his fingers in silver blond hair. They breathed heavily through their noses to gain breath as the kiss deepend further. It stayed like that for a moment before they broke away, panting like they'd just ran a far distance. "Please stay, Orophin. Stay and make love to me." Orophin had to strain to hear Elladan's last words, but as their meening settled in, Orophin moaned quietly and answered with another breath taking kiss. He took Elladan's hands in his and without breaking contact with his lips, he slowly backed them towards the bed. When he felt the soft covers against the back of his legs, Orophin pulled Elladan down with him and laid him on the bed. He settled comfortably on top of the dark elf and broke the kiss to meet his eyes again. Elladan's face had taken on a nice blush with the effects of arousal, and Orophin smiled to see it. "You are so beautiful, Elladan. I've been meening to tell you that ever since I first saw you." Elladan's blush deepened. He thought back upon meeting Orophin and Rúmil for the first time that night not so long ago and felt uneasy. "I want to apologize..." he began."...for my bad behaivour towards you and Rúmil when we first met... It has bothered me since. I'm sorry..." Orophin smiled and stroked Elladan's cheek softly with the back of his hand. "There's no need for you to apologize." He kissed Elladan's lips lightly. Elladan held Orophin's head in place as he swiped his tounge across the Sinda's full lower lip. Orophin moaned and captured the slippery flesh and sucked it into his mouth. His right hand found the clasps of Elladan's tunic and opened them quickly. When the tunic was opened and he had slipped his hand inside to caress the strong chest, they broke the kiss and pulled the fabric over Elladan's head. Orophin sat up, straddeling Elladan's waist, keeping their gaze locked and started to work on the clasps that held his own tunic together. Elladan moaned softly and reached down to made short work of the lacings in Orophin's leggings. Orophin slipped out of his clothes and threw them in a pile by the bed. When his smooth, slender cock came into view, Elladan eyed it with hunger and desire written in his eyes and licked his lips in anticipation. "Orophin." he breathed. "You're beautiful." Orophin felt a fine tremor pass through him at Elladan's reaction and set his nimble fingers to untie the lacings that held Elladan's erection captured. Elladan lifted his hips a little when Orophin sat back on his heals and slid the leggings down. The Peredhil's fully aroused cock jutted as it was released and curved in a nice arc, touching his belly. Orophin licked his lips and locked his gaze with Elladan's stormy grey eyes. He bent his head and slowly licked a path up the underside of Elladan's cock, making it twitch. Elladan moaned and fought to keep the very erotic eye contact with Orophin, as his tounge swiped around the head and let it disappear into his mouth. The hard, yet soft, flesh slid over Orophin's tounge and he sucked gently, letting his eyes drift shut. Elladan dropped his head back down the pillows, moaning Orophin's name and squeezing the bedding tightly in his fists. After a few strokes, Orophin opened his throat and swallowed Elladan deeply. A high pitched moan escaped Elladan's lips and Orophin could feel that he wastn't far from release. He reached up with one hand and pushed two fingers against Elladan's lips. Elladan complied and opened his mouth, sucking hungrily at the fingers, lubricating them as good as he could manage. Orophin removed the fingers and let one of them circle the puckered opening between Elladan's buttocks. When the muscles instinctive tightening loosened, he pushed the finger in slowly. Orophin calmed the stimulation on Elladan's cock and consentrated on his fingers instead. He let it move steadily in and out, and when the clenching around the digit subsided, he added another. He pushed them in and up and when he stroked a hard nub inside, Elladan's muscles contracted as he gave a strangled noise. "Ai, Orophin! Please... Let me feel you inside. I can't wait any longer..." he begged and Orophin let his cock drop from his mouth. "Are you sure?" he asked to make certain. Elladan lifted his head and looked at him. "Take me, Orophin." It was all encouragement the Galadhrim needed and soon he had his cock pressed against Elladan's entrance. Elladan had his knees drawn up against his chest, held in position by Orophin's arms. With a gentle flex of his hips, Orophin eased his way inside the hot tunnel. Elladan's breathing was slow and deliberate, slowly adjusting to the hard flesh inside of him. One's Orophin was in all the way, he leaned down and pressed his lips to Elladan's. They both moaned into the kiss and kept it slow, almost lazy. The soft rolling of lips and tounges made Elladan shiver and and with a deep purr, Orophin slowly started rolling his hips. He angled his hip movements and when Elladan whimpered into his mouth, he knew he had found that sensitive spot deep inside. Elladan gripped Orophin's shoulders and broke the kiss to watch his face. Their hot breaths intermingled as Orophin's face hovered mere inches above Elladan's. Orophin started to thrust harder and faster, his hand wandering down to grasp Elladan's cock. He stroked it in time with his thrusts and soon Elladan was moaning with every push. Orophin could feel himself getting closer to the edge very fast and he wanted Elladan to come with him. He leaned down and traced a delicately pointed ear with his tounge, encouraged by Elladan's whimpers. He wrapped his lips around the tip and suckled carefully. But the combination of Orophin's cock moving inside him, his hand on his own erection and the suction upon his sensitive ear, send Elladan reeling over the edge. He arched his back of the matress and the move pushed Orophin deep inside. Elladan moaned his lovers name and spilled himself, with a twitch, between their taught bodies. Orophin let go of Elladan's ear as he felt his cock beeing squeezed without mercy by Elladan's clenching muscles, and let out a strangled moan. Elladan could feel Orophin's warm seed spread inside him and it made him smile. Orophin, resting his head on in the crook of Elladan's neck, released his hold on his legs and they fell limply to the matress. Both elves were excausted from their love making. Orophin lifted his head and when he saw the smile on Elladan's face, he smiled back, both of them panting softly. Elladan licked his lips and swallowed. "That was amazing, my love." he said as he pulled Orophin's head down for a passionate kiss. Orophin slipped his now soft cock from Elladan, and the Peredhil moaned quietly. Orophin broke the kiss and a lazy smile formed his lips. "Maybe we can do it again when I've catched my breath?" Elladan chuckled and kissed Orophin's lips lightly. "Yes, maybe we can..." The End