Hell In The Deep

Posted: November 2003
Title: Hell in the Deep
Author: Hazel
Type: FCS
Characters: Elladan/Elrohir
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Incest, Angst, character death in later parts
Disclaimer: These characters are not mine, I'm not making any money from this so please don't sue me. This is just for fun. All characters within unless stated belong to JRR Tolkien and the Tolkien Estate.
A/N: This is slightly AU as in as far as the Twins never went to Helms Deep.
Summary: Elladan and Elrohir have been called upon to aid in the battle at Helms Deep.

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Part 1

Elladan watched his twin with avid attention as he started to dress. He couldn't take his eyes of his younger brother, for he knew that today might just prove to be their last day together. As their father had asked them to join Aragorn in Rohan. They were to join Haldir and his brothers in the alliance that were travelling to Helms Deep.

Elrohir sat on the bed they often shared, pulling his boots on. He always dressed with his boots first, for he had adopted Aragorn's tendency to wear his boots beneath his loose breeches for comforts sake rather than the practicality of the act it's self.
His clothes lay beside him as he brushed his raven hair and looked across the room at his older brother who stood near the closest they shared, he was already half dressed, yet at the present moment he was watching him avidly.

"What is it Ella?" Elrohir asked as he set the silver comb down at his side.
"You do know that today could be the last day that we are ever together." Elladan told him quietly as he walked across the distance that separated them.
"Ella you know I would follow you if we were parted. I can not live without you." Elrohir told him as he spread his legs a little wider so his twin could stand between them.

Elladan took the motion as a sign, and stepped closer, slipping between his brothers thighs. He reached out and gently ran his hand across Elrohir's cheek, feeling him lean into the caress.
"I would follow you also. To Mandos' Halls if that is to be our fate." he whispered as he leaned down and brushed his lips against his brothers that opened without question to his soft lips.

The kiss remained gentle but there was no disguising the fear that filled the kiss, the fear that this would be their last day together. Their last in Middle Earth.
Elrohir whimpered as his brother's tongue stroked his own carefully yet showing him how much he was adored and loved. As he opened his eyes to look at his twin he could see the unshed tears in Elladan's soft grey orbs. He feared what would happen later that day; he feared loosing him to Mandos.
Elrohir brought his hands up and ran them lovingly against his twins back, brushing them softly against his taught buttocks encased in the matching leather breeches that they had chosen to wear.

"Rohir you undo me." Elladan moaned as he ended the kiss and pulled his brother's hands into his own, twining their fingers together. "I need to feel you once more before we leave. Will you grant me that final request?" he asked as he rubbed his thumb lovingly against Elrohir's.
"I would never deny you anything brother and I also yearn to feel you before we leave."

Elladan pulled his twin to his feet and he moved them backwards over to the wall. Pressing Elrohir's naked body against the cool stone he leaned in once more and kissed him as he brought their hands up above their bodies, while he connected them with heated flesh.

Elrohir whimpered as he felt Elladan's heated cock as it brushed against his own as he pressed his hips against him. Elrohir closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against Elladan's when he ended the kiss, his lips swollen with desire and parted as he tried to gain his breath.

Elladan watched his brother wistfully as he knew in his heart that this might well be their final time together. He hoped in his heart that his feelings were wrong but he couldn't let go of the sense of foreboding that had captured his mind.

His heart ached at the feelings that had taken over him, he needed to show Elrohir how much he meant to him. He leaned in and placed soft butterfly kisses over Elrohir's eyelids, across the bridge of his nose while he lowered their arms so he could brush his fingertips against his brother's soft cheekbones. He bit back the sob that threatened to overwhelm him as he watched as Elrohir's eyes fluttered open to watch him.

"It's ok Ella. I know I feel it too." Elrohir said as he looked at his brother and saw the tears in his eyes that threatened to spill down his cheeks. Elrohir wrapped his arms around his brother's neck and kissed him tenderly as he felt the tears spill down his cheeks.

Elladan tried to draw strength from his younger brother as he kissed him as if his every life depended on the touch. He reached down and cupped Elrohir's buttocks in his hands, squeezing them gently as he lifted him up so he was supported by his arms and the presence of the wall behind his back.

Elrohir whimpered as he looked into the desire filled grey eyes of his twin, while wrapped his legs around Elladan's waist. He closed his eyes as he felt Elladan's cock brush his as he was pressed against the wall, increasing the contact between the two of them as Elladan positioned his cock at his entrance. He whimpered in delight as he felt the head of his brother's cock slip inside him, breeching his body. They took up this position so often that he instantly relaxed as soon as he felt Elladan's cock at his entrance so he needed little if no lubrication to enter him.

Elladan moaned as he felt Elrohir's body flex around him, gripping him before letting him free once more. He watched his brother's face as he slid deeper into him, watching the way his eyes dilated with desire, the way the blush crept up his throat to settle in his cheeks.

"Saes don't hold back Ella I need to feel you." Elrohir begged as he rested his head against Elladan's shoulder. "Aiya Ella don't stop." He moaned as he felt Elladan draw out of him before thrusting in deeply. As he thrust in he heard the frantic moans as he brushed against Elrohir's prostate. He could tell that it wouldn't be long before he drove him over the edge, he was close himself and he knew that as soon as he spilled his seed within his body he would drive Elrohir over.

Elladan moaned as he felt Elrohir's body grip him tightly as he moaned and arched his back forcing him to enter him deeper than before. Brushing against Elrohir's prostate once more was Elrohir's undoing, he moaned loudly as he reached his orgasm, coating his and Elladan's stomach with his seed. It was only a few more thrusts before Elladan moaned Elrohir's name as he came inside his body, he stayed connected to Elrohir for several minutes as their breathing slowed before he finally pulled out of him.

"You're so beautiful like this Rohir. I wish we could spend all day like this but time is running out and we must make a move. Haldir will be here shortly and we will be expected to be ready." Elladan told him as he lowered Elrohir's legs down and set them on the floor. He leaned in and kissed him softly.

"Thank you and please try not to worry about things we have no control over, only know that I love you more than life itself."

Elladan smiled as he led Elrohir over to the wash basin and took the wash cloth and began to clean his twin up. He closed his eyes as he just listened to Elrohir's breathing.

Elrohir blushed as he looked at Elladan and smiled when he pulled him into a tight embrace.

"Promise me that you'll never leave me on my own." Elladan begged as he inhaled the unique scent of his twin. "For I will never leave you."

"I promise." Elrohir told him as he kissed him gently once more. "Come we must dress, Ada will be waiting for us to say goodbye and good luck."

They dressed and made their way out to the court yard where their horses were waiting alongside the many elves that had been assembled to go to the aid of men.
As they walked down the steps they could see their father hugging Haldir as he wished him the best of luck with the battle. As their father let Haldir free, they crossed the short distance between them and were instantly caught up in a crushing embrace.
Elrond closed his eyes as he held his sons tightly in his arms. He knew of their fate at this battle, for Galadriel had told him of it when she had told him that Haldir was on his way. He stroked their heads gently and kissed each one on the forehead, while he tried to hold back the tears that threatened to overwhelm him, knowing that this could well be the last time he would see them together.

"Amin mela lle." He told them as he watched as they closed their eyes as they fought back their own tears.

"We love you too Ada." They said as they hugged him tightly once more before they made their way to their horses.

"Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au' (My Heart shall weep until it sees thee again)" Elrond told them as he watched as the swung into the saddle before they turned to leave.

Elrond sighed as he watched as the company of Elves left Imaldris, many of them for the last time. He knew as well as all who embarked on this mission that it may be their last. He watched from the steps as the twins disappeared from view, and only then did he allow the tears to fall.

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Part 2

Elladan rode beside Elrohir throughout the journey to Rohan and to the great fortress of Helms Deep. He closed his eyes as they came up to the fortification and saw the many men gathered on the ramparts, many of whom would die in the up coming battle.

He felt the dread course through his body as he heard the sharp intake of breath from Elrohir. He knew he felt it too. The fear in these men and children was far stronger than anything they had ever encountered before. They knew that many of them wouldn't survive the night.

Haldir was the first to approach the king and he was pulled into a tight embrace by Aragorn as he saw him. Elladan smiled as he watched the look on Haldir's face as he still wasn't accustomed to the ways of men like they themselves were having grown up along side Aragorn.

Elladan smiled as he watched Legolas smirk at the unease on Haldir's face. Then he looked at Elrohir who seemed to have calmed somewhat now that they were safe inside the battlements. He could read the longing in his eyes as he looked at him amongst the crowd of frightened men, women and children.

"An alliance once existed between Elves and Men. Long ago we fought and died together. We come to honour that allegiance." Haldir said as he looked at Theoden.

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"It is good to see you both here." Aragorn said as he hugged them both as he led them into the hall where the elves had gathered, while Theoden attempted to find accommodation for them.
"It is good to see you again Estel." Elladan said as he wrapped his arms around Elrohir as they stopped near the table that had been laid with an assortment of food from the stores.

"I can feel their fear Estel. They know that many of them will not outlive the night." Elrohir said as he leaned into the comfort of Elladan's arms.

"I can sense it also. But they have to try to protect themselves and their families. We cannot allow Saruman to triumph over us." Aragorn told them as he watched the way Elrohir seemed to relax instantly, the moment he came into contact with Elladan's chest. "You should try and find some rest while we are able. Saruman's forces will be here soon."

"There will be no rest for us while we are here. There is too much fear in these men for us to be able to find peace." Elrohir said as he looked at his foster brother carefully as he ran a nervous hand through his hair.

"It is unavoidable that they feel this way. They are greatly outnumbered and many will not survive, but they have to try."

"Is there some where we may go to be alone for a time?" Elladan asked as he knew that Elrohir was afraid of what was to come, for he also feared the upcoming battle.
"You may use the room that was assigned to me. For I will be too busy to rest before the battle for there is much to prepare and organise."

"Thank you." Elladan said as he released Elrohir so they could follow Aragorn to his room.

~~~***~~~

Elladan closed his eyes briefly as Aragorn shut the door as he left to allow them their privacy. His eyes fluttered open as he felt the gentle caress of Elrohir's fingers as they brushed against his cheek. He smiled briefly as he took in the deep emotions that showed in his twins grey eyes.

"Rohir I cant block their fears, it's beginning to eat away at me." Elladan said solemnly as he lowered his eyes, while his hand searched for Elrohir's hand.

"Ella try not to think on it. Let us just think of each other for now, then when Aragorn returns we will do our duty to fulfil the oath."

"Rohir I wish I could forget it but it haunts me still. I fear we will not live through this and I do not know if I have the strength to go through this life should anything happen to you." Elladan said as he looked at his brother, tears threatening to spill from his eyes.

"Ella I promise I will never let you be alone. Amin khiluva lle a' gurtha ar' thar (I will follow you to death and beyond)" Elrohir said as he pulled him into a tight embrace.

"And I you." Elladan said as he brushed his fingers against Elrohir's cheek

Elrohir closed his eyes as he leaned into the embrace, he could feel his heart begin to race as Elladan brushed his lips softly against his own. Although he knew now was not the time, he also knew that he couldn't reject his brother's touch right now. Elladan was hanging by a thread already due to his fears, fears that all here shared.

Elrohir opened his lips to allow the kiss to happen, for he needed it as much as Elladan did right now. He opened his eyes and felt the tears threaten as he saw the raw emotion and need in his twin's grey orbs. The tears began to fall as he felt Elladan's tongue slip between his lips and gently begin to caress his own. Strong fingers brushed against his cheeks and into his hair, cradling his head as he whimpered as the need overwhelmed him.

Elrohir pressed his body tightly against Elladan's as he felt his fingers brush against his ears, the gentle caress making his body cry out for more. Elrohir broke the kiss and rested his head against Elladan's shoulder, where the tears finally fell. He felt Elladan caressing his back before he picked him up and held him carefully as he crossed to the bed. Setting his twin down softly before climbing onto the bed beside him and pulled him into a loving embrace.

Elrohir whimpered as Elladan covered his body with his own, bringing their aroused bodies into contact. Never letting go of their eye contact Elladan leaned down and captured Elrohir's lips once more but more softly. This was a kiss that showed the depth of his love for his brother. A kiss full of promises.

Elladan could hear the whimpers of need coming from his twin as they caressed one another's bodies. They needed this now more than ever. He closed his eyes briefly as he reached down and tugged the lacings of Elrohir's leather breeches open, freeing his already hard erection.

Moving off his twin he pulled the leather from his body and revealed his creamy skin. He knew there wasn't the time for teasing. Closing his eyes he ran his hand lovingly along Elrohir's exposed thigh and smiled to himself as he heard the whimpered cry from his brother as he tried to calm his nerves.

"Shhh its ok." Elladan told him as he looked at the way Elrohir was laying, his hair surrounding his head on the soft pillows, with his tunic pushed up to expose the planes of his stomach and his arousal. He was exposed fully from the waist down with only his boots on he looked completely decadent.

Elladan removed his breeches before moving to straddle Elrohir's body. He ran a loving hand against his face and he smiled as Elrohir leaned into his touch.

"Saes let me feel you brother." Elrohir begged as he needed this as much as his twin.

"I have nothing to prepare you." Elladan told him as he brushed his finger against Elrohir's lips.
"Saes I need to feel you brother."

"I do not wish to hurt you Rohir."

"You won't hurt me Ella. Saes just do it."

Elladan closed his eyes as he thought about how he was going to ease his brother's pain as he entered him. He sighed as he opened his eyes to see the look of complete trust on Elrohir's face. He looked around the small room and he blushed as he saw the small vial that was on the small desk. Climbing from Elrohir's body he crossed the room and picked up the vial, uncorking it he smelled the contents and smiled as he took in the all too familiar smell of one of his father's healing oils. He knew that Aragorn must have left it here, for he had seen the wounds on his foster brother's shoulder when they had met him.

Elrohir closed his eyes as he felt Elladan's fingers brush gently against his entrance along with the coolness of the oil that he had poured over the puckered flesh. He whimpered as he felt Elladan's fingers breech his entrance while he skilfully prepared him.

It didn't take long for him to be ready to proceed. He was so relaxed when he was in his brother's company that he was ready to take Elladan's length in a matter of minutes. Elrohir opened his eyes and groaned as he felt Elladan take his legs and wrap them around his waist, angling his hips a little, leaving him open to his advances.

"Shhh Rohir I'm not going to leave you in need." Elladan told him as he pressed the head of his erection against his brother's entrance, feeling his body open up to him. Elrohir moaned as he felt the invasion of Elladan's rigid cock into his body.

Elladan groaned as he felt the tight heat of Elrohir's body as he filled him. He could hear the little whimpers of delight as he brought his twin closer to his release. They had both needed this more than either of them truly knew.

Elladan angled his thrusts so he brushed against Elrohir's prostate as he heard the change in his breathing as he was close now, so close it would only take a few well positioned strokes of his cock and he would find his release.

"Aiya Ella don't stop, I'm so close." Elrohir whimpered as felt his orgasm building.

"Come for me brother." Elladan purred as he stroked his cock in time with his thrusts, driving his twin over the edge. Elrohir came shouting his twin's name, his body spasmed around Elladan's erection and driving him over the edge. Elladan closed his eyes as he felt the heat of his desire fill Elrohir's body, as his twin's coated his hand.

"Ella we have company." Elrohir whispered as he looked over his twin's shoulder and saw Legolas standing in the door way, with a flushed expression on his face.

"I am sorry to intrude. I was looking for Aragorn." Legolas said looking away while the twins pulled apart and covered their bodies with a blanket.

"Saes do not tell Aragorn." Elladan said as he pleadingly looked at Legolas.

"Worry not, I will not say anything for I know what is in you're heart for I can feel it also. The fear of not knowing if we will survive past this night. I have also thought of taking a warrior's comfort." Legolas said as he looked at the young sons of Elrond.

"Thank you."

"You are welcome. It would be wise to get dressed before Aragorn comes back, for I know that he will soon return as some of the Lorien Archers have spotted the Uruk's approaching. They will be here within the next hour or so." Legolas explained as he moved to depart the room and leave the twins to prepare.

"Thank you again for your discretion." Elladan said as he squeezed Elrohir's hand gently.

"May the Valar protect you both in the upcoming battle." Legolas said as he opened the door and stepped out into the corridor.

"And you as well." Elladan called as he the door shut behind the blond.

Elladan looked at his twin and smiled as he saw the renewed light in his eyes for the time being. He just hoped that it remained. They climbed from the bed and dressed without a word as they were each deep in thought about the news that Legolas had brought about the approaching enemy.

They knew that now every moment that they had was vital in preparing the men and the company for the battle. They knew that they would be vastly outnumbered but that only meant that they had to be even more prepared than usual.

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Elladan stood beside his twin on the battlements overlooking the valley; he could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he saw the masses of the enemy as they approached in the darkness, illuminated every now and then when a flash of lightening split the sky. The sound of heavy footfalls echoed in the deep as they approached with a single intent in their minds. They were here to kill everyone.

Elrohir glanced over at Elladan as he held his bow ready for when Haldir would give the signal to make ready. He closed his eyes briefly as the rain started to fall; it seemed that even the night was against them.

Elladan smiled at him as he knew that it would give him a little comfort to know that he also shared the feelings on the weather. They would have held one another's hand for a moment but they knew they had to be ready.

Haldir gave the command and as one the unit of elves readied their bows and fixed their arrows on the enemy that had stopped ready to advance once they received their own signals. A deafening cry came from the mass of Uruk's before the fortress walls as one of the Rohan men had let his arrow fly early, wounding one of them.

The Uruk's started advancing and Haldir let forth the cry for them to fire. Arrows sailed through the air and into the swarming Uruk's hitting many but still they came, the arrows continued to fly. The rain fell heavier as the Uruk's began putting up ladders. They were going to scale the walls, undeterred by the arrows that rained down upon them.

The second the first ladders made contact split the company as they made way to stop the assailants from killing their company. Ugly blades crashed against the Elven weapons as they fought upon the battlements.

The sound of the wounded along with that of the Uruk's was deafening, to Elrohir who stumbled away from the wall as a stray sword hit him in the arm as it's owner was beheaded by one of the Galadhrim. Elrohir thanked his saviour and took up his own blade, for he now was useless with his bow. He heard the clang of metal from the swords all around him along with the thundering of his heart as he saw all too late in the crowd on the battlement his brother fall after a blow to the base of his spine.

"ELLADAN!" he cried as he fought his way through the crowd, beheading several Uruk's on the way in a desperate attempt to reach his brother. Elrohir fell to his knees beside his twin, knowing that their fears were not idle; he reached out and caressed his cheek softly as Elladan struggled to breathe. His eyes searched the battlements and came to rest on his twin.

Elrohir pulled Elladan carefully up onto his lap, careful not to harm him any more than he already was. He knew from looking at Elladan that his injuries were severe, also from the amount of blood that covered him and his own hands as he had pulled him into his arms.

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Part 3

"Ella Don't leave me." Elrohir sobbed as he cradled the bloodied and broken form of his brother in his arms, brushing the stray hair away from his pale flesh. "Don't leave me all alone, please." He begged as he watched as Elladan struggled for breath as his eyes searched his twins.

"R… Rohir I… I'm sorry." He stammered as he coughed up blood, reaching out to grasp Elrohir's hand tightly in his own. "Cold. R... Rohir I… I'm so c…cold." Elladan said as he trembled as the coldness of Mandos was creeping through his body.

"Ella don't leave me." Elrohir begged as he felt the grip lessen as Elladan's eyes became dull and lifeless. "Ella saes don't leave me on my own." He sobbed as he felt his brother relax completely in his arms. "Ella you promised." He said as he pulled him into a crushing hug as he kissed the top of his head, instantly feeling the coldness of death in his body. "Come back." He begged as he watched as Elladan's body hung limply in his arms, his head falling back and the long hair trailing over his knees while he cried without thought of the battle that raged on around them. For he was already dead, the battle had already claimed his life by taking his brother away.

Elrohir let out a keening cry as he lowered Elladan's lifeless body to the ground at his side. Tears streaked his face as he looked at the broken body of his brother. He instantly knew what he had to do, he reached into his belt and pulled the silver dagger from its sheath and plunged it into his heart.

Elrohir cried out as the blade pierced his body, he let the blade go as he fell down beside his brother and with his finally ounce of strength he pulled Elladan into a loving embrace.

"I'm sorry." He whispered with his last immortal breath, while his head rested upon Elladan's chest.

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"Ella don't leave me."

The voice was disembodied although he knew that it was the sound of his twin. He knew instantly that he was dying; he could already feel the chill from Mandos' halls passing through him. It was so hard to concentrate. He had to fight to see his brother amongst the blur that now constituted his vision.

It was so hard to breath and he was so, so cold. He knew this was the end, he felt his body give up as he was taken away from the one thing that meant more to him than life itself.

"Ella don't leave me." he heard Elrohir begging as he felt his grip loosen as his eyes finally gave up and he lost all sight. "Ella saes don't leave me on my own."

Elladan felt his body relax and the last thing he heard as he passed from Middle Earth was the hurt in his twin's voice at his breaking of their promise. "Ella you promised."

Elladan gasped as he felt the cold assaulting his body while a blinding white light attacked his eyes. He cried out as he felt the searing pain in the base of his spine, the pain in his chest. He looked around as he heard the sound of footfalls on what he knew to be cold stone floor, for he himself was lying upon it.

"Peace Elladan it is over now the pain will subside for you no longer feel anything." The strong voice told him as he whimpered in pain on the floor.

"Ella you promised." The last words his brother had uttered to him echoed in his mind as he looked up and knew instantly that he was dead; he knew that Mandos had come to greet him and judge him.

"Saes let me go back to him, let me hold him one more time." Elladan begged as he knew that Glorfindel had been able to return after he had died. He knew that Elrohir needed him.

"Why should I send you back over all the others here who have died in man's battle?" Mandos asked as he looked at the elfling that lay at his feet.
"Because I… I love him and h… he n…needs me." Elladan stuttered as the cold still invaded his body, he now knew why Glorfindel never spoke of his time in the halls of waiting. It was like he was still in the deep and it was so cold.

"And if I send you back now you will forsake your immortal life to be with him once more. You will grow old as he stays youthful. You will wither and die while he remains as he is now. Would you give up your immortality for him?" Mandos asked as he knew that Elladan feared the separation from his twin.

"I would, for I love him more than life itself." Elladan said as he looked up and felt the tears that ran down his cheek as he knew in his heart that any time he was given with his brother would be better than an age without him.

"Then it is done, you will go back to him. Your pain I'm afraid will return for I cannot undo all wounds but you will survive them for help is on its way."

"Thank you." Elladan sobbed as he could already feel the pain returning to his body.
"You will not be able to return to these halls again young one. For your choice is made."

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"Elrohir no!" Legolas shouted as he saw the dark haired half elf out of the corner of his eye, he saw the blade raised as the lightening flashed overhead. But his warning was in vain for the tears that streaked the elflings face and the cry that escaped his lips told him the blade had found its mark.

Legolas fought through the crowd that had gathered around their fallen comrades as the call for them to return to the keep was made. As he reached the spot where the twins lay he couldn't help the tears that ran down his cheeks as he gazed upon the lifeless bodies of Elrond's sons and Aragorn's foster brothers.

"R… Rohir?" Elladan whispered as he blinked as rain assaulted his face.

"Shhh Elladan it's going to be all right." Legolas told him as he knelt down and cradled the older twin in his arms while he checked the other for signs of life. "Do you hurt?" Legolas asked as he realised the truth that Elrohir was in fact dead and Mandos had returned the older to life.

"Aye I do." Elladan said weakly as his eyes searched around him for signs of his brother. "R… Rohir." He sobbed as his eyes came upon the body of his brother; with tears on his face and his lips parted in what he could see was anguish from the pain of his death. He closed his eyes as he felt Legolas holding him when he saw the silver dagger in Elrohir's chest.

"Shhh little one its ok." Legolas told him as he listened to the pitiful cry that escaped Elladan's lips. "I'm sorry I didn't get here sooner."

"Legolas what happened?" Aragorn asked as he ran over to his blond companion only to stop dead in his tracks as he saw his foster brother's.

"He is badly hurt and Elrohir took his own life fearing he was dead."
"Saes k… kill m... me." Elladan begged as he clung to Legolas while his eyes stared at Elrohir's body.

"I cannot take your life. I am sorry." Legolas said as he knew that he would be condemned to the fate of one of the kin slayers should he do as he was asked.

"Estel please I cannot live without him." Elladan begged.

"Elladan, Mandos will not take you if you do not die an honourable death, you know this." Aragorn told him as he looked at his foster brother, he could see the pain in his grey eyes, from both his injuries and his grief. "Elrohir is not in Mandos for he took his own life."

"He sent me back and condemned me to a life without him. Mandos will not take me back." Elladan sobbed as he reached out trying to reach Elrohir's body. "Please Estel, let me go to him and find him."

"Elladan please don't ask this of me."

"Estel I cannot live without him. Please." He begged as he closed his eyes.

"Valar forgive me." Aragorn said as he took his dagger and plunged it into Elladan's heart for he knew that it would be a relatively painless death, considering what he must be feeling already.

"Aragorn I am sorry." Legolas said as he looked at his friend as he looked at him while he brushed his hand across the twin's faces and closed their eyes.

"Be at peace sons of Elrond." Aragorn said as he looked up with tears in his eyes. "May you be together for all eternity."

"Help me get them inside, they deserve a proper burial." Aragorn said as he lifted Elladan's body from Legolas into his arms.

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THE END

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