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Thranduil looked up from the book and arched his brow at the nervous looking group of young ellyn. Never one to back down from a challenge, Thranduil tilted his head "Sooo, I am to be your teacher then. Alright, let us come to an understanding. I have only a few rules. 1) No question is ever wrong to ask, 2) You become unruly and I will make you write a report on this subject matter and read it Aloud to the class, 3) I expect honesty in this classroom"
The group quickly scribbled down Thranduil's rules and once all their eyes were back on him, he sat back on the edge of his desk "Now, we shall go up the rows and you will give me your age and your preference...I shall go first. I am OLD and I prefer ellon, though I was bound to an elleth for a time"
After their light giggling ceased from his declaration of age, Thranduil then pointed to the first desk on his left "Begin"
"I am 45, and I like ellith"
"I am 42, I like ellith"
"I am 46, and...and I like e...ellyn"
"I am 43, I like ellith"
"I...I am 45, and I have no clue what I like, do I have to like just one? I mean, I know many pretty ellith And ellyn and I..."
Thranduil held up his hand and shook his head "You are all young and still exploring your awaking feelings. In this class, you will learn from me how to interpret those feelings and how to handle them. Now, continue"
When the rest of the class finished, Thranduil stood up and squared his shoulders "Alright then, let us begin"
On the other side of the Homely House, Elrond swiftly walked into Erestor's study and sighed with relief when he saw Glorfindel in there with him "Glorfindel, you swore to protect me when you returned did you not?"
Glorfindel frowned as he nodded "Aye Elrond"
"Good, because I think I will be needing that protection. I just tricked Thran into teaching. I left him with a class of young ellyn"
Erestor tilted his head "Teaching them what"
Elrond cleared his throat "The Art of Love"
As Glorfindel burst into laughter, Erestor rolled his eyes "You jest"
Elrond shook his head as he released a deep breath "Nay I do not. I listened to him as he counseled Torfindel. He was wonderful, patient, understanding...I could feel that this was something he...I...I just Know he would thrive doing this"
Glorfindel smiled as he placed a comforting hand on his lords shoulder "I will do my best to protect you but truly Elrond, do you think he will be all that angry?"
The lord of Imladris began to wring his hands "Well, after he is done with the group of ellyn...after that...uh...he also has a group of ellith arriving"
Glorfindel blinked "I will hide you"
Once the class was over, Thranduil began to straighten his desk and smiled as he thought 'This could be fun', then looked over at the door as one of the other teachers walked in with seven young ellith "King Thranduil, I see your first class has ended?"
Thranduil furrowed his brow "First class?"
"Aye my lord, you have two classes"
Thranduil looked over at the young ellith as they took their sets and narrowed his eyes "I am to teach them as well?"
"Aye my lord, one class of ellyn and one of ellith. Lord Elrond thought it best to separate the sexes so to keep the awkward giddiness to a minimum"
The teacher then turned to the small group and smiled "This is King Thranduil, he will be your teacher"
"""""""Good Morning Master Thranduil"""""""
Groan "Good morning"
After giving his speech of the rules, his age and preference, then listening to their ages and preferences, Thranduil noticed that one of them had her hand up...
"Aye?"
"Master Thranduil? I was just wondering why You would be teaching us. I would have thought that a elleth would be doing this. I mean, you are not a elleth...and you have only ionath...how would you know or really understand what we would be going through"
Thranduil took a deep breath "As I said, I was bound to a elleth and...and I had a iel once"
The young elleth slowly sat down and cleared her throat "I...I did not know you had a iel"
Thranduil looked out the window "Not many do. She was my firstborn and...and she was...very fair"
One of the others slowly raised her hand.....
"Aye?"
"I am sorry for your loss Master Thranduil. Would you share with us how...how she..."
Thranduil held up his hand and stood tall "It was her bonding day and there was a warg attack"
Erestor looked at Elrond and sighed "Elrond, do you truly believe it wise to have Thranduil teaching young ellith? Would that not upset him?"
Elrond frowned confused "I actually do feel that his mood has turned a bit melancholy...and now would be the time for his second class...but I do not see why teaching them would do this"
Erestor tilted his head "Well...I would think that old wounds would resurface. I gather you had not taken that into consideration"
"What old wounds"
The dark adviser blinked "Thraliwen"
Elrond suddenly sucked in a deep breath and gripped the back of the chair he was standing by "Oh blessed Valar I forgot...he...he never speaks of her how was I to...oh blessed Valar...", without another word, Elrond turned and ran out of the chamber
Glorfindel looked over at his love "Who is Thraliwen"
Erestor sat back in his chair "His iel...his firstborn"
"I thought Thailion was his firstborn"
Erestor sighed "He is now"
Elrond ran to the Learning Wing and stopped to catch his breath when he reached Thranduil's new classroom. Peeking in the door, he noticed that Thranduil had moved the desks into a circle and was talking........
"...and that is why you keep a blade under your pillow...even on your bonding night"
"But Master Thran, why would the one who loves you be so forceful"
Thranduil sat back and arched his brow "How many of you have had a young ellon follow you about and flirt with you"
Many of them raised their hands
"And how hard was it to get them to stop or at least leave you alone for a short while"
The group giggled and nodded and Thranduil smiled "Young ellyn are eager...and strong. You must make sure that you have some control over them. They will not mean to be to rough with you, but passion is a hard thing to control. Your mate loves you, but Wants you. My past mate used to say that all the blood in my head fled to my elfhood when I was in the midst of passion...and therefore I became more stupid then a doorstop"
The young group of ellith burst into laughter and Thranduil chuckled "The best thing for you to do, is work on your thigh muscles"
"Our thigh muscles?"
"Aye, nothing is more effective in making a ellon cease his actions, then his mate clamping her legs together. He will stop what he is doing to find out what is wrong"
Again, the young group roared with laughter....
"Alright then, I think we are finished for now. I will see you all tomorrow"
As the group left, Elrond slowly walked in "Thran?"
Thranduil slowly turned and waved a scolding finger at his love "You my dear Elrond shall feel my palm...actually it will be your Backside that will feel my palm"
Elrond slowly walked close and sighed "Thran I...I forgot about...I...I can have another teach the ellith, you..."
"Why would you do that, they are fine with me as their teacher"
Elrond reached out and held gently onto his mates forearm "I should have remembered about Thraliwen, I should not have..."
Narrowing his eyes, Thranduil leaned in close "You made me their teacher...do not pull me away from them now. They trust me"
Nod "Alright, as long as you are fine with it"
Pulling Elrond close, Thranduil released a low growl "You are still getting a spanking for this though"
Snort "I thought as much. Tell me though, did that young elleth actually call you Master Thran?"
"Weeeell, they are young and need to feel safe and comfortable around me. I do not mind it. With the subjects that I will be discussing with them I...eh...I do not mind it"
Thorvel and Thoron followed the half clad warrior....
Ron, are you alright?
I am frightened but...wh...where is he taking us
To the woods over there...he motioned to that area when he mentioned their territory
"As I said, it is rude to mind speak while around others...for all I know you could be plotting"
Before they had a chance to answer, they entered the tree line and were approached by an eldar "Identical twins with singular color? You are rare beyond words...open your minds to me"
Vel slowly ushered Ron behind him and stood tall "We will do no such thing"
The eldar narrowed his eyes and leaned down some "You will open your minds to me as I request. If you do not, I will see it as a subversive action and you will be held as prisoners...and then I will do it anyway"
Ron slowly stepped forth and swallowed hard "I...I allow you my mind"
"Ron!"
"Just do it Vel, remember why we came"
Realizing his younger half was right, Vel also stepped forward and took a deep breath "I allow you my mind"
Closing his eyes, the eldar frowned as he tilted his head "Ahh...I see. Your love for one another frightens you. You fear abandonment from your kin...or forced separation"
The eldar opened his eyes and sighed "Love is a wondrous thing but can often cause conflict. You will stay here and we will help you better understand your feelings. Be welcome in our realm, and feel free to express your affection for one another"
Both releasing a relieved sigh, Vel and Ron smiled ""Hannon le""
A few days later..........
Glorfindel smiled as he entered the dining hall "So Elrond, has Thranduil got to you yet?"
Elrond rolled his eyes "Nay, but knowing Thran, he will get me when I least expect it. Having the gift of foresight helps me not. Thran is cunning and will not think of his actions until he does them...leaving me unknowing and at his mercy"
The seneschal snorted as he shook his head "Aye, he Is cunning"
After everyone had gathered and began to eat, a message bird entered and landed before Elrond.
Tilting his head, Erestor frowned "I do not recognize this bird"
Pulling the note from its leg, Elrond narrowed his eyes "Nor do I"
Once the note was unrolled, Elrond's eyes widened "It is message from the Avari. It states that Vel and Ron are their guests and will be staying with them for a time. They ask that three adults come to act as their guardians during their stay...but no more then three"
Elladan and Rumil quickly stood and the elder twin blinked "We are their parents, we must go!"
Rumil griped his mates arm "But who shall be the third"
Elladan looked to his twin and Elrohir shook his head "I want so very badly help, but you know it would not be wise for me to go. We know not the Avari, this could be a trap. One of us must remain here"
Elladan nodded "Aye, I am the firstborn and heir...should something befall me, you should be here to take my place. I hate leaving you behind but...but they are my ionath...I must go"
Before Glorfindel could open his mouth to offer his services, Aglar stood "I will go with you, Glorfindel is needed here"
Elladan and Rumil released a relieved sigh as the group nodded their approval
Grabbing his mates hand, Glorduin worried his brow "Be careful and know I love you"
Aglar arched his brow "Relax my love, you seem to forget who I am...t'is not like they can truly harm me. I would be able to keep them all safe"