The Fire Dance

Authors Note: See AU comment at the end after reading..:) ~DarkDreamer

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TopazKat - Im glad ya liked the chap...Thranduil was so freaked from
their first night together that I just couldn't have the twins not
approve! Poor Thran...:)

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Nikkiling - Thank you very much my friend! Im having allot of my stuff
betad right now and then they will be reposed without all my lovely
mistakes! *Smirks*...and you know me...the answers may take a while,
but I always give them...:)

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Githoniel - I hear ya on the beardlessness <----is that a word?
*Smirks*...When I started writing him I thought 'Uh, where'd this come
from...Cirdan? What?'...then I just kept going and well...if you would
like a visual of an artists rendition of Cirdan, go here...
href="http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/art/h/o/hopehoover/cirdan.jpg.html">http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/art/h/o/hopehoover/cirdan.jpg.html

This is who I am picturing when I write Cirdan...tho of course I had
him shave! *Snickers*...:)

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Ertia - *Smirks*...so, you need a healer ay? *Sends you Elrond for
about 2 to12 hours...that should be enough ay? Also gives Celeborn some
recuperating time! Heheehe...:)

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The Fire Dance





Ch15



Elrond slowly stood as they approached and Cirdan cleared his throat as
he
respectfully inclined his head "Elrond, Thranduil".

Before Elrond could say a word, Elrohir grabbed him by the arm, drew
his
attention, then began to hand speak.

Thranduil stood and stepped close as he whispered "Your intentions are
obvious Cirdan, he worries because you have a history of lovers that
never became more due to your dislike of...compelecated...err..."

Cirdan held up his hand "This is different, never once did I entertain
the thought of actually courting any of my past...relationships".

Both Thranduil and Cirdan then looked over as Elrond attempted to
interject "But Elrohir you...I know that...wait...but you must
understand that...slow down...I understand but...do not curse...are
you...well that is good...but what about...I love you to but...aye I am
listening...could you..." Elrond finally sighed and grabbed his sons
hands
to still them "Alright".

Elrond finally looked over and sighed "Elrohir tells me that you
visited
the library and were reading about his hand speech, if you are truly
interested, Erestor teaches a class on it...would you...would you be
willing to take this class?"

Cirdan took a deep breath and stepped forward "Aye, I would...for I
wish
to court Elrohir"

Everyone turned when Elladan cleared his throat "Do you love my younger
half?"

The ancient lord nodded "Aye Elladan, I feel we would make a fine
match. From me, he would receive the love and respect he deserves".

Elladan arched his brow, then walked over to his twin and they both
suddenly froze.

Elrond pinched the bridge of his nose "They are discussing
this...Cirdan, you do realize that Elrohir is...complicated, and I know
how you shy from complicated relationships"

The ancient lord shook his head "Elrohir is not complicated Elrond, and
I have never felt so at ease with another, you..."

Thranduil held up his hand as the twins suddenly moved and Elladan took
a deep breath, then looked to his father in shock "Adar, Elrohir
has...he has asked me to tell lord Cirdan about why he is silent".

Elrond turned to his youngest, then gently stroked his jaw "Well, that
tells me all I need to know, for you never wish for such events to be
re spoken of" Elrond then sighed and pulled Elrohir into his arms and
whispered into his ear "You accepted my choice to be with Thranduil
without question, how can I not do the same for you. But as your adar,
all I ask is that you take care with your heart, Cirdan is very old and
you seem to be the first he has ever entertained courting. Do not rush
him, he is much like Erestor in that respect...you could scare him
off...he has been through much in his long life, and I do not wish to
lose you to a broken heart".

Elrohir smiled as he walked over and placed his hand on Cirdans chest.
Everyone suddenly blinked in shock as they dropped their jaws when they
heard an airy whispered "Wh...Khhdhhh"

Legolas smiled with excitement "You spoke?!" then turned to Elladan
"What...what did he say?"

Elrond stepped forward and smiled proudly "He said, 'Want Cirdan'."

The elven lord then looked over and released a heavy sigh "Cirdan, my
old friend...all I ask is that you do not rush this".

The ancient lord snorted "Elrond, when have you ever known me to rush
into Anything".

Elrond arched his brow "Well, when you are Not with Glorfindel...never".

Everyone chuckled, then Elladan took him by the bicep "Tul my lord, let
us to the balcony where it is more private".

Cirdan nodded, then leaned close to Elrohir "Before I leave with your
brother...would you say my name again?"

Elrohir rolled his eyes as he blushed, then licked his lips and
swallowed "Khhdhhh".

Cirdan beamed at the breathy attempted whisper, then turned and
followed Elladan to the balcony.

~*~*~

The elder prince and ancient lord entered the balcony and one of the
guards closed the curtain and stood watch for no disturbances.

As soon as they were sitting comfortably, the elder twin sighed
"Elrohir likes you a great deal my lord, he feels that this strong like
could develop into something deeper...I asked you before if you loved
my brother and..."

Cirdan nodded as he leaned forward "I know that this all seems quite
sudden, but you must remember penneth, I have known you both since your
birth, and in all honesty, I have always been attracted to Elrohir".

Elladan arched his brow "And do you find Me attractive?"

The ancient lord smiled "If you mean just your appearance, aye, being
identical twins how could I not find you attractive as well...but if
you are speaking of personality...then nay, I do not find you appealing
for companionship...only friendship. You have always been very
outgoing, boisterous, active...Elrohir has always been more reserved,
studious, reflective...granted, you are both formidable and fierce
warriors, but away from the hunting path, Elrohirs personality is more
to my liking" Cirdan then sighed, "I feel that our mutual "like" for
one another, could definitely develop into a loving bond".

Elladan nodded, then smiled "Are you going to bed my younger half
before this "loving bond" develops?".

Cirdan chuckled as he shook his head with amusement "I would claim
Elrohir right here on this balcony if he were to permit it".

Elladan fell back into his chair and burst into laughter. After a few
moments though, the elder twin again leaned forward "Who's to say that
he may not wish to claim You my lord...Elrohir may be quiet and such,
but he is possessive as well".

Cirdan sat back and smirked "It would be a first, but I would not deny
him...if he wished to have at me, I would willingly accept his
affections".

Elladan gave him a serious nod "Alright my lord, make yourself
comfortable".

The ancient lord watched as Elladan poured out two glasses of wine. The
elder twin picked his up, drank it in one try, then refilled his glass
and sighed "Alright then...when we found our naneth, she...she was not
easy to remove. She had been poisoned and...well, you know what they
did to her. She was not herself and it was quite difficult for us to
carry her And fight at the same time. Elrohir yelled for me to go...to
get nana to the horses and that he would meet us there. He led the orcs
down another passageway so that I could get her out."

Elladan then took another deep drink "Naneth was to weak to ride so I
placed her before me on my horse and we waited. In my mind, to much
time had passed and I was about to return to retrieve Elrohir when he
came running through the trees and leapt onto his horse...we then took
off at full speed. As we rode, I knew something was wrong, and a short
time later...Elrohir fell from his horse. In my mind he...he yelled for
me to get nana to our adar. Some of the others warriors stopped to
assist him so...so I sped away with the others".

Cirdan said nothing as Elladan lowered his head and sighed. It was
obvious to the elder lord that Elladan held a fair amount of guilt over
leaving his twin that day. Elladan drank another glass, then filled it
again "I got nana home and shortly after, my fellows carried in Elrohir
and...and..."

Both Elladan and Cirdan turned when the guard entered the balcony and
placed a comforting hand on Elladans shoulder. The warrior inclined his
head to the lord of the Gray Havens and sighed "When Elrohir fell from
his horse, myself and two others stopped to assist him. When we came
upon him, we found a long cloth tied tightly around his neck. He was
bleeding from under it and spitting blood. We redressed the wound, then
assisted him to Rivendel. Lord Elrond and his healers were frantically
focused on the Lady Celebrian and knew not about Elrohir. I believe my
lord Elrond still feels the pain of guilt over not helping him, but at
the time, as I said, he knew not that Elrohir was injured. The only
healer available was an aprentece...she was left to tend to prince
Elrohir alone...I know not how she did it, but she saved him from that
mortal wound".

The warrior placed his hand to his heart, then disappeared through the
curtain again to stand watch.

Elladan took a deep breath "Elrohir has been unable to speak ever
since...he can make certain mouth sounds like Khh, Dhh, Ffff, Sss...but
no throat sounds...nothing that vibrates the throat. The scar has
healed across his neck, but for some reason the vocal muscles do not.
Adar and Crabanwen have discussed this, but neither can see a cause for
him not to heal his inter throat".

Cirdan furrowed his brow and sat forward "Crabanwen? There was a young
elleth by that name that served us in the kitchens earlier this day".

Elladan nodded "Aye, she is one in the same. After she tended to my
brother, she was very...well, she became rather distressed and left the
healing arts. Her uncle is a cook and she began her apprenticeship in
the kitchens...she has said she is much happier there, the atmosphere
is far more pleasant for her...I speak with her often, I owe her
greatly for she is the reason Elrohir is still alive".

Cirdan reached forward and placed his hand on Elladans knee "I
understand now why you are so very protective of Elrohir".

Elladan slowly looked up and into the ancient lord eyes "Do not hurt my
brother lord Cirdan...for I will hurt you back".

Cirdan sat back in his chair and nodded "Threat noted".

~*~*~

Cirdan and Elladan left the balcony...entering back into the loud Hall
of Fire where the merry making warriors continued with their
celebrating, they rejoined the group and Elrohir bit his lip
nervously.......

*ScribbleScribble*

"Aye my dinmir, of course I still want you".

As small group made to sit, the entire room erupted into cheers
"Glorfindel!!"

The seneschal was swiftly yanked from the doorway and immediately
surrounded by his well wishing fellows.

Elrond suddenly choked on his wine "Blessed Valar...look".

The small group turned and dropped their jaws in shock when they saw
Erestor standing nervously in the entranceway. Glorfindel suddenly held
up his hand, extracted himself from the crowd, then returned to his new
mate and took his hand as he whispered "Tul Erestor, fear not...saes,
met my fellows".

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



Authors note 2: I have gotten allot of conflicting reports about
whether the twins went to save there mother alone, or if they had
warriors with them...since this story is AU anyway, for the purposes of
this story, I had them have backup...:)  ~DarkDreamer



Translations:

Tul --------------- Come

Penneth ---------- Young one

Naneth ----------- Mother

Elleth ------------- Female elf

Dinmir ------------ Silent jewel

Saes -------------- Please