On Feathers and Reminiscence by Isilme_among_the_stars  

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Fanwork Notes

Elrond and Elros refer to Maedhros as atto, and Maglor as atya, which are both Quenya words for dad. Naneth is Sindarin for mother.

Warnings: This work is quite fluffy and focusses mostly on comfort. Only passing references are made to characters who have died or are presumed dead. Characters are depicted experiencing and discussing grief. 

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Summary:

Two years ago, in the Summer, Maglor and his brother took in twin elflings on what was the worst day of the children’s lives. Seventy-six years before that, the solstice had heralded their own living nightmare. As the days grow longer and warmer the four of them find ways to help each other reckon with the ghosts of the past.

Written for the Gates of Summer Challenge prompts: “… cast up exhausted on the shoals of August”, Nirnaeth Arnoediad and Loendë (midsummer).

Major Characters: Maglor, Maedhros, Elrond, Elros

Major Relationships: Elrond & Elros & Maedhros & Maglor

Genre: Fluff, General, Hurt/Comfort

Challenges: Gates of Summer

Rating: General

Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings

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This was lovely to read - so gentle and powerful all at once. It's very much how I imagine the kidnap family, and I love how they all try and support each other through their individual struggles. I found it so soothing to read (after a tough week with my own family during a heatwave). Thank you for writing and sharing this.

That's great to hear! I am really glad to be able to provide some comfort after a tough week. Heatwaves with little people can be very rough! 
Oooh, its exciting to find someone who sees them in a similar way to me! I've always thought that Elrond's later reputation as kind and wise, and his actions in making Imladris the safe-haven and place of rest came about partly because of his childhood. So I tried to imagine what kind of childhood would lead to that. Not without struggle, but with support and kindness.