Tradition

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Title: Tradition
Author: LKK
Characters: Elladan & Elrohir
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Book/Source: LotR
Disclaimer: All recognizable characters and situations are the creation of J.R.R. Tolkien and are the property of the Tolkien Estate and New Line Cinema.
Author Notes: A birthday drabble for Jay of Lasgalen. Happy birthday, Jay!


Tradition

One likeness in two bodies faced the archery targets.

Draw. Aim. Loose.

"Forty-four."

Draw. Aim. Loose.

"Forty-five."

Draw. Loose.

"Forty-. Hold. You missed the center. I win. You erred intentionally," he accused.

"Do not be absurd, brother. Have I ever given a contest to you?"

"Not that I recall."

Thus tradition is honored. One brother wins this Begetting Day competition. The other wins next year's. Neither acknowledges anything more than accident. Thus they have celebrated for centuries.

One likeness in two bodies faced each other. Two voices spoke as one.

"May the Valar bless you on this special day, El."