The Fire Dance

The Fire Dance

Ch145

Only moments after Torfindel ran out of the chamber, Erestor leaned
over and emptied the rest of his stomach onto the floor. Slowly
sitting up, the dark adviser suddenly shuddered when Mandos stepped
out of the shadows

"Nay!"

Mandos arched his brow "Nay what you feisty elf"

Trembling, Erestor took a deep breath "Nay! I...I will Not go with
you! I...I will fight you! I am not ready!"

The Valar of the dead tilted his head "If I were here to collect your
fea, you would have little say in the matter...now calm down, I am not
here to collect you"

Erestor's lower lip wibbled slightly "Then what do you want my lord if
you are not here to collect my fea"

Mandos smiled as he sat down on the edge of the bed "Glorfindel was
unconscious in the stables when I checked him...you on the other hand,
seem determined not to pass out from the pain I am causing you"

"Wh...why are you causing me pain my lord...what have I done to offend..."

The Valar of the dead waved his hand as he shook his head "You have
not offended me you feisty elf...now lay back and hold still"

Erestor swallowed hard, then did as told, releasing a light gasp as
Mandos began to lift his sleep shirt "M...my lord?"

"I said hold still"

The dark adviser watched silently as Mandos gently placed his hand on
his abdomen "Ahh...good. The pain will subside rather soon, as I said,
you were suppose to be unconscious...but you are a stubborn elf"

As he continued to gently touch Erestor, Mandos blinked when he
noticed that Erestor's head was turned away from him and silent tears
were falling down his cheeks. Tilting his head as he peeked into the
dark elf's mind, the Valar of the dead sighed "Oh Erestor, you need
not weep...I am only checking the changes I have caused in your
body...my touch is not for carnal pleasure...I am Not going to harm
you in the way you are fearing"

Erestor cleared his throat, then took a deep breath "I...it is just
that you...you are..."

"Demanding your submission"

"Aye"

Mandos sighed as he continued to check him "I can understand your
thinking on this...with your past, it is not surprising. But rest
assured, my touch is only meant to check you, not harm you."

"What...what have you done to me my lord? Why..."

Mandos smirked as he stood "Gwee is older now, I know this upsets
you...as a parent myself, I understand the pain of watching your
youngling grow up. Most think me unfeeling, but I will confess to you
what I have never said to another...when Aglar left, I wept"

Erestor blinked as he sat up, his mouth dropping open "You...I...am
I...did you..."

The Valar of the dead laughed loudly "Tis finally sinking in ay?",
then leaned close and whispered as he began to fade away "Aye Erestor,
you are with life"

When Mandos finally vanished completely, Erestor sucked in a shocked
breath, then screamed

~*~*~

Thranduil and Elrond furrowed their brows when Torfindel ran into the
room and began to ramble.....

"Is he making any sense to you Rondy?"

"Nay, he is to panicked"

Elrond finally shook his head "Quiet!", then placed his hand on Gwee's
forehead. After a moment, Elrond's eyes flew wide "Thran! Get
Glorfindel and have him meet me in his chamber!" then ran out the
door, followed by Torfindel

~*~*~

Erestor slowly opened his eyes, then sighed when he saw Elrond "There
is no need to worry Elrond. I am fine"

"Uduns arse you are fine! I looked into Gwee's mind and saw what he saw!"

The dark adviser sat up "Mandos visited when Gwee left...he told me
what was happening"

Torfindel's lip wibbled "Are...are you fading Adar? Your skin is not
as pale as usual...tis more an ash color and...and you are heaving and..."

Erestor pulled his son close and stroked his cheek "I am not fading,
where is your Ada"

Elrond moved closer "Thran is getting him"

"Then we shall wait, He should be here"

As Erestor finished speaking, Glorfindel rushed into the room "Rabbit!!"

*Sigh* "I am here Findel, calm down"

The golden warrior quickly went to the other side of the bed and
climbed in "What is wrong, Thranduil rushed onto the training field,
he dashed between two sparing recruits to get to me!"

Erestor closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then looked Glorfindel in
the eyes "I...I was sick. I overslept and Gwee woke me and then...well
you see the mess. I sent our ion to get you and Elrond...then I got
sick again and...and then Mandos visited"

Glorfindel swallowed hard, then whispered fearfully "Erestor..."

"I am not fading. Mandos told me I was...I am..."

Torfindel wrung his hands "You were sleeping with your eyes closed Adar"

Glorfindel quickly reached over and push-smacked Torfindel's arm "Shh
ion, let your Adar finish!"

Glorfindel, Thranduil and Elrond shuddered when Erestor suddenly
yanked Gwee to his chest and growled loudly "Don't you EVER hit him!"

Everyone turned when they heard a chuckle by the door and Cirdan
stepped into the room "You are with life"

Erestor narrowed his eyes as he protectively caressed Gwee's head "Oh
go fondle a ship or something you old sea rat!!"

Glorfindel blinked "You...you are..."

The dark adviser turned his glare to Glorfindel "Aye!"

The golden warrior smiled from ear to ear "Oh my dear Rabbit! That
is...its...Oh that is Wonderful!", then pulled him into a crushing hug
"My lovely Rabbit!"

Erestor sniffled as he buried his face in his mates golden mane "You
are happy?"

Glorfindel drew back and laughed "Why would I Not be! Oh Erestor! My
Rabbit! My love! Why would I Not be happy about this!"

Elrond and Thranduil sighed with relief when Erestor's glare faded and
was replaced with a shy smile "I am relieved that you are happy"

Glorfindel nodded, then quickly turned to Torfindel "Is this not
wonderful news ion?...Gwee?"

Torfindel wiped his eyes as he took a shuddering breath "I thought you
were fading"

"Oh my little Meep...nay, nay I am not. Are you alright now? How do
You feel about my being with life"

Torfindel slowly moved closer, making sure that he did not touch his
fathers stomach "I am going to have a little brother...or sister, I
could not be happier Adar...Gwee!" then gently hugged his father
around the neck

Erestor sighed as he griped his son and hugged him tight "I will not
break ion"

~*~*~

After a few weeks, Taurath smirked when he left his and Torfindel's
room "Good morning Adviser Erestor"

At his desk in their home, Erestor looked up "Cease calling me that,
you are Gwee's intended and part of the family, call me Erestor...or
must I beat you"

The warrior shook his head "You are hungry again"

"I am not!"

"Aye, you are. Why do you refuse to admit that you crave...'tis not
like others do not know that you..."

"Hush!"

"Aye Erestor. I am off to the barracks now, would you like for me to
pass a message to the Captain?"

Erestor growled, then rubbed his stomach "Aye, give him this note, and
on your way, give this list to Melpomaen. Where is Torfindel"

Taurath smiled as he took the notes "He is getting dressed, he will be..."

"I am here Adar, what did you need?"

Erestor watched as Gwee gave Taurath a kiss "I'll see you at mid day
Taur", then sighed as his sons love left the chamber

"Why the sighing Adar?"

"I am just happy for you ion, you two are a good match, and I like him
living here with us"

Torfindel nodded his agreement, then pulled up a chair "How can I help
you today adar?"

"You know what I want"

Rolling his eyes, Torfindel got back up "Aye Adar, I know what you
want...I spoke to the confection makers, there should be more ready by
now"

Erestor nervously bit his lip "They are not upset about making it are
they? I...I do not want be a bother"

Gwee smiled "You are not a bother Adar, and they have said they do not
mind making your fluffy treat. In fact, they have even talked about
molding it to animal shapes...like bunny's and such"

Erestor shook his head as he held up his hand "Oh they need not do
that ion. I like the round shape"

"Very well adar, I will go and see if they are finished"

Erestor sighed as he again, rubbed his stomach "Oh and get another
couple of thin sticks, not a branch, tis to thick for me to pierce
it...oh and not to thin because when I put it over the flame, the
fluff slides off into the fire and..."

"I know Adar I know...now return to your work, I will be back shortly"

TBC................................

Translations:

Fluffy treat ---------------- Marshmallow
Ada/Adar ----------------- Dad/Father
Ion -------------------------- Son
Fea ------------------------- Soul, spirit