Balrogs, Butterflies & Bondings

Authors Note:

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Orleans - Thank you very much...I will try and keep my timely updates,
but this one is a wip (work in progress) so we shall see. Thanks for
reading... :)

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Celegorm - Oh believe me I know about it...my dyslexia gives me
migraines when I try to look in the dictionary, and so I play the spell
check game...'Hmm 3-4 different ways of spelling...' and then go
phonetically...I do try. I would just ask that you have patents with
me...and thanks for pointing out the Butter(flies) thing, I went back
and changed it in the title...hope to here from ya again and glad ya
liked the start... :)

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Ertia - HAHA! Nai...nai I say! A new story for me to obsessively post!
HAHA!.... :)~

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Katy - I post obsessively, though due to work, on occasion, it could be
a 3 day wait. But that is not the norm...Im glad ya liked the first
chapter...hope to here from ya again... :)

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Sheeijan - Ya I like Glor/Eres pairings...you should definitely check
out Fishyz page then...all Glor/Eres and lots of them, and very very
good...just look at my recommended reading...thanks for reviewing and
there is more to come... :)

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Note: Double quote ""Hi"", is the twins speaking together as one.



B, B & B



Ch2



The next morning, Erestor focused his eyes and slowly got out of bed.
After making himself ready for the day, he walked into his receiving
room and stopped dead in his tracks.

The advisor blinked and tilted his head as he slowly advanced...then
furrowed his brow as he thought 'What in Arda is That doing here' then
angled his head and read the inscription...

~*~ Glorfindel of Gondolin --- Lord of the house of the Golden Flower
~*~

Erestors mouth dropped open with shock, then took a step back "Wh...why
would the Slayers long sword be in My receiving room" Shaking his head
to clear the confusion, he made a wide birth around the impressive
weapon and swiftly made his way to morning meal.

Once there, Erestor approached his lord "Good morning"

Elrond smiled and placed his hand on his shoulder "Ai fair morning
Erestor, how do you feel?"

The dark advisor sighed and shook his head, Elrond only greeted him
like that when he had an episode "I take it that I walked in my sleep
again"

Elrond nodded and walked him to the table to join Glorfindel "Nai you
did...tho it was more of a run...your screams alerted Glorfindel here
and he ultimately helped me with your retrieval"

Erestor blushed as he inclined his head and sat down "Ahh, that would
explain why your long sword is in my receiving room"

Glorfindel returned the guesture and smiled "Mmm, nai...I was going to
ask when would be a good time for me to retrieve it. I realized I had
left it behind when I made to dress this morning"

Erestor shyly began to place some fruit on his plate "After morning
meal would be fine"

As the seneschal nodded his approval, the doors to the terrace flew
open with a loud thud and Elrond groaned as he pinched the bridge of
his nose "Good morning boys"

Glorfindel chuckled as Elladan and Elrohir smiled from ear to ear as
they slowly strolled over ""Ai good morning  all"" then sat down
and
began to fill there plates.

After a few moments, Elladan abruptly stood "Oh Adar! I simply
forgot...while we were out on patrol, we intercepted a messenger from
Mirkwood" the elder twin then reached into his tunic, pulled out a
crumpled scroll and handed it to his father.

As Elrond took it, he arched his brow "So...my dear ion, before you
destroyed the seal, did you happen to look at it so I may know who it
is from?"

Elladan frowned as he shrugged "Well, nay Adar...all you need do is
open it and look at the signature"

Elrohir rolled his eyes as he sighed "I told you I should have carried
it...it is called a 'scroll' for a reason my dear gwadar...not a
'crumpled mess'...sometimes I wonder about y..."

Elladan narrowed his eyes and smirked "Ooo...do not even Think of
finishing that sentence"

Elrohir was about to give a return verbal attack when he then noticed
that Elladans eyes had widened. The younger twin turned to look, then
bit his lip "A...Adar...oh no...Ada!"

Glorfindel furrowed his brow, confused as Elrond looked up, blinked,
and then growled "Erestor! Eyes!"

The seneschal watched as the dark advisor immediately scrunched his
eyes shut and began to tremble as he pulled his knees to his chest,
wrapped his arms around his legs and stuttered "Wh...where is it...is
it ne...near? Kill it!"

The blond warrior looked over and saw the twins trying to shoo the
invader out of the area and then heard "Where did it go!" "I know not,
aye this one is quick!"

Elrond stood and walked over as he shook his head "Boys! Just catch it
and release it elsewhere"

Turning his gaze back to the advisor, Glorfindel watched as the object
of chase landed on his knee and stated calmly "Chief advisor Erestor?
It has landed on your knee"

The seneschal nearly leapt from his seat as Erestors eyes flew open,
spied the creature on his nee and shrieked as he became ridged with
fear "Eyahahkk...kill it!!!"

Glorfindel swiftly reached over, snatched the creature from his knee,
walked to the edge of the terrace and released it. Returning, he knelt
down next to the dark advisor and whispered as he stroked his hair "It
is gone now...I killed it for you"

Erestor slowly turned his trembling body to face him "Han...hannon le"
then passed out cold.

The twins quietly walked over, picked Erestor up and "We will take him
to his chamber Adar" then carried him from the terrace and disappeared.

Glorfindel walked over to Elrond and arched his brow as he crossed his
arms "An elf.....terified of butterflies?"

Elrond sighed heavily and nodded "I know...I know. He has feared them
since his youth. Glorfindel, did...did you truly kill it?"

The seneschal snorted "Of course not! It was a harmless butterfly...I
whispered that she should go elsewhere and let her go"

Elrond nodded "Oddly enough, they do seem to seek him out. I went to
his study one day and he had all the shudders and doors closed. He was
working by candle light and it was midday. The room I swear was sealed
up tighter then a tomb. I opened his balcony doors and...and..."

Glorfindel arched his brow "And what"

Elrond looked over and sighed "I swear, about eight butterflies flew on
in. They went straight for Erestor, some flying about his head and
others just landed on his desk and sat there...oddest thing."

The golden warrior shook his head "Interesting...and they were not
attacking him?"

Elrond walked back over to the table and sat "Nay, they were acting
normal, flitting about like butterflies do...gentle and
beautiful...true to there nature. Yet, they were definitely focused on
Erestor"

The two elders sat in silence for a few, then Elrond smiled kindly
"Hannon le again for your help, the boys should be returning soon"

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



Translations:

Nai ------------------------ Yes

Ion ------------------------ Son

Gwadar ------------------- Brother