A/N: Thanks for the reviews everyone! Long time no update, eh? Sorry about that, I've been busy. Here's the next chappie! This is an Arwen one! (Don't come to expect those though, I'm not an Arwen fan)

Chapter Seven

Legolas's face was pressed into his pillow, tears running down his pale cheeks. He was in a lot of pain, but wasn't about to let anyone know. He was suffering in silence, and despite Elrond's constant lectures about how he HAD to tell someone IMMEDIATELY if he felt any discomfort, he was determined to keep it that way. His father had come to see him several times, and Legolas had to be careful that his face was completely devoid of tears, as Thranduil would thoroughly overreact.

Elladan crept silently into the room, slipped over to Legolas's bed, and, quick as whip, wiped the back of his hand against Legolas's cheek. As he suspected, it came away glistening with fresh tears. He hardly needed that evidence though, as Legolas flipped around, showing his puffy eyes and blotchy cheeks.

"Legolas" He said calmly, "You're in terrible pain! How many times does my ada have to tell you to say something!" Then he saw that more tears were brimming the young elf's already red eyes and instantly softened, wrapping his arms around Legolas's torso. "Just tell me next time, ok?"

Legolas nodded, and then, voice trembling, sobbed, "I didn't want anyone to know! I didn't! It hurts like hell!" He broke down completely, sobbing.

"It's alright Legolas" Elladan whispered soothingly in the elfling's pointed ear. "I'll go get my ada, he'll give you something for the pain. Do you want me to call Elrohir to stay with you? I don't want you to be alone."

Legolas pressed his face up against Elladan's jaw, still sobbing. "No! Only you, Elladan!" His voice was distorted by the tears. "I don't want anyone else to see me cry!"

Elladan stroked the back of Legolas's head gently, making soft hushing noises. "It's alright. It's alright. Calm down, I'm going to get my ada and twin." Elladan wiped Legolas's face with a wet cloth from the bathroom and pushed the whimpering elfling back on the bed. He got off the bed and walked out into the hall, closing the door behind him.

He returned with Elrohir and Elrond within minutes. Elrond ran straight to the bed. "Legolas!" He said with slight exasperation, "You swore I would be informed if you felt any pain! Any at all!" He sighed. "Elflings. Here, drink this." He handed Legolas a mug of strong painkiller and supported the glass with two fingers as the young prince drank. The twins tried cheering Legolas up by telling him a lively story about one of their more entertaining capers.

"And then, If you'll believe it," Elrohir laughed. "He tripped over the target and landed flat on his big ugly face. Boy, he was mad!" The three elflings roared with laughter. Then there was a knock on the door. Elladan opened it and Arwen walked in.

She looked straight at Legolas. "I heard" She fluttered her lashes. "You were soooo brave." She said in the same seductive tone, nibbling her lower lip. "But next time you go into battle, take this with you." She took out a delicate white handkerchief with a flourish. "Please accept this token of my affection." She proffered it to him.

Legolas, who had been sitting dumbstruck this entire time, suddenly snapped back to his normal suavity. "It would be an honor." He replied, kissing her hand. Arwen flushed prettily and made quite a show of tying it about his wrist. She then backed up a few steps, curtseyed, and departed.

As soon as the door had closed, the twins burst into raucous laughter. Legolas blushed furiously. "What a hoot!" Gasped Elrohir, "You were soooo brave!" He said, emulating Arwen's 'sexy' voice. "This token of my affection! Oh, Valar!"

Legolas was livid. "Maybe I like her!" He snapped. "You can just SHUT THE F-"

"Calm down, Legolas!" Said Elrond, putting a comforting hand on The young elf's shoulder. "I think it's cute."

"Yeah" Elladan said, still chuckling. "Lay off him, 'Ro"

"What is this?" Said Elrohir in mock offense, "Is my own twin against me?"

Elrond put a finger to his lips, effectively hushing the twins. He pointed at Legolas. "He's sleeping."

The three got up and left, silently.