Fan Fiction ❯ Fairest Maiden of Imladris ❯ Chapter 1

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Title: Fairest Maiden of Imladris
Author: Sailor Bluestar
Pairing: Elrond/Legolas, Glorfindel/Elrohir, Aragorn/Arwen
Rating: R
Warnings: spoilers to Folly of Starlight (Part 5: When I Give), humor, cross-dressing
Disclaimers: The lovely Lord of the Rings characters belong to J.R.R. Tolkien. Minuial and Brethilas belongs to AC for the Folly of Starlight (which I got permission for).
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~Fairest Maiden of Imladris - Chapter 1~

Elladan walked alongside his father, bored out of his mind. Upon the destruction of the One Ring, the orcs and goblins have all but vanished. From time to time there would be a few seen traveling about, but nothing too big for anyone to handle thus far.

"Father, I am bored." Elladan told his father.

"Those are the most horrifying words uttered from that mouth." Elrond stated, glancing at his son.

"Very funny Father." Elladan said wryly.

"Why not find something to do? Mind you, don't do anything disastrous like the last time you were bored." Elrond reprimanded.

"It was not my fault that time!" Elladan protested.

"That time?" Elrond asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I have nothing to do. I cannot exactly find orcs to slay anymore. Tell me Father, what can I do?" Elladan implored.

"Most of the things that need to be done around here you would find boring and would reject." Elrond reminded him.

"I shall restate myself then. Give me something INTERESTING to do." Elladan replied. "And don't think of matching me up with someone. I'd rather find my own mate than to have one arranged for me. You have Legolas and Arwen has Estel. Even Elrohir has someone, Glorfindel. I feel so left out."

"Do not worry son, you will find the one who makes your heartbeat quicken and everything around you feel so much more alive." Elrond said wistfully.

"I think I need an excuse to send for Legolas Father. Especially the way you're brooding." Elladan said, snickering.

"I do not brood." Elrond defended himself.

"Not anymore, you mean." Elladan teased.

"Elladan." Elrond said warningly. "Why don't you arrange for a contest? That should keep you entertained for a while at least. You might even want to rope in your brother and Glorfindel."

Elladan thought upon that idea. He tried to think of a good contest to hold. He thought back through his memories when inspiration struck. He had the perfect idea.

"Father, I think I might take you up on that. Will you approve of hosting a contest here? In Imladris?" Elladan asked.

Elrond looked at his son cautiously, "Just what kind of contest is it? I hope it is not about who can make fun of people the most. Some may be at a disadvantage."

"Nothing of the sort Father. That I assure you. But it would be interesting for all nonetheless." Elladan reassured his father with an innocent look.

"Tell me and I'll consider it." Elrond stated.

"Remember when Elrohir and I found out about Legolas being your lover?" Elladan asked, blushing slightly.

"Yes. Quite well. It is not every day that your own sons raise their voices at their father." Elrond said.

"I am very sorry about that incident Father." Elladan said.

"Forgiven. Tell me of your idea." Elrond said, curious.

"Remember how I told you that no matter what, I wouldn't call Legolas my Mother? Nor should he wear Mother's dresses?" Elladan asked.

"Yes. Are you saying that you want to host a contest where you would call everyone your Mother and have them wear her dresses?" Elrond asked, arching an eyebrow in surprise.

"Nay! You do not exactly have it correctly Father. I want to host a contest where the men of every race come to Imladris to compete to be the fairest maiden of Imladris!" Elladan corrected.

"Men competing for the title of being the fairest maiden of Imladris? You wish for them to dress as women?" Elrond asked, amused.

"Why not? It will be interesting. Wouldn't you mind seeing Legolas in a dress?" Elladan asked, teasingly. "Surely you have a list of fantasies Father."

"What I fantasize, my son, is my own business. I do not make it my business to know your fantasies." Elrond scolded. "But I concede. Imladris shall host this outrageous idea of yours. If you wish for many varieties of races to attend, you had best hurry. Already some of them have made plans to sail West. But I think having Arwen as a judge would be good though. Best speak to your siblings about this. They may want in on this."

"And you Father? Wouldn't you help us?" Elladan asked.

"I think it is time that you handled contests on your own. Besides, I am sure Glorfindel will be happy to help." Elrond said, eyes full of mischief.

"A fine idea. I will go bug him right now." Elladan said, running off to find Glorfindel, who's probably with Elrohir.

Elrond shook his head, sighing, "No matter how the years pass, he will still be a youth."



Elladan found Glorfindel with Elrohir, as expected. "Hail Brother!"

Elrohir frowned at the intrusion. "What is it Brother? I'm busy."

Elladan smirked at Glorfindel, "Indeed. I was bored, so I went to Father to see if he had anything interesting for me to do."

"Funny, I did not hear any screaming, nor shouts." Glorfindel said. "What did your father say?"

"To host a contest!" Elladan said excitedly.

Glorfindel and Elrohir exchanged worried glances.

"And what exactly is this contest about?" Elrohir asked his brother.

"Men of different races compete to be the fairest maiden of Imladris." Elladan replied curtly.

"Dressing up in dresses? Are you mad dear brother?" Elrohir asked, concerned.

Glorfindel put a hand on Elladan's forehead and said, "He is a little warm, but it is not a fever."

Elladan batted away the hand, "I am fine and of sound mind. Will you help me?"

"If you can pull this off without making Imladris look bad, at least this will keep you out of trouble for some time." Glorfindel said.

"Let us see if Arwen will join us. Father suggested that we have her as a judge." Elladan said. "I think he was just trying to distract me from seeing what sort of fantasies he has about Legolas."

"I see we still have to work on his mouth." Glorfindel said to Elrohir.

"Hey!" Elladan protested.

The trio laughed as they went to find Arwen and begin preparations for the contest.

End Chapter 1