A/N: this story isn't a Mary-Sue and hopefully it doesn't turn into one, I got the idea by reading a fic written by Nightwanderer, it seemed fun to write so I thought I'd take a crack at it! Flame away if you don't like it, I'm open to suggestions..I DO NOT OWN LOTR, I only own Aduial, and her siblings with the exception of Eldarion. Tolkien implies that Elessar and Arwen have 12 daughters and 1 son (Eldarion), I simply gave them names
Aduial: My Twilight
Beneath the boughs of the white tree of Gondor sat a young girl. She looked no more than eighteen years of age, and her midnight tresses hung loosely around her as she poured over a leather bound book full of elven fables.
"I thought I might find you here, aier"
Looking up from her book, she smiled lovingly at her father. "It is peaceful here Ada, I feel so calm when I am in the gardens," she said, and carefully Aduial set her book aside when he sat next to her, resting her head against the shoulder of King Elessar.
Aragorn laughed as his daughter snuggled closer to him, and he placed an arm around her slender form. "You are more like your mother than I ever thought possible, Aduial My Twilight."
They spent the next hour sitting beneath the White Tree talking of dreams and adventures, and of the fellowship.
"Ada, will all of your friends be here for your birthday?" she asked, her words partially muffled by the fabric of her father's tunic.
"Most will be, a messenger has been sent to the Shire, bearing invitations for Sam and his family and Merry and Pippin. Legolas shall arrive tomorrow, and Gimli will be arriving with Lord Faramir, Lady Eowyn, and Finduilas," he replied, closing his eyes and listening to the rhythmic sound of his eldest daughter's breathing.
Time passed slowly as they dozed off, neither noticing the soft footsteps of Queen Arwen.
She placed a kiss on the cheek of her husband, and smiled as he opened his eyes sleepily, "Your beauty takes my breath away every time Melethnin," he murmured, lifting himself from the ground.
"Ssssh, do not wake her just yet Estel, she looks so peaceful…" Arwen whispered, and placed a hand on Aragorn's arm as he bent to rouse the sleeping princess.
"Our Guests from the Shire have arrived, they await you in the Great Hall," Arwen told him, smiling as the King of Gondor, A Captain of War, gently scooped his daughter into his arms and turned towards the Palace.
"They can wait a bit longer, my daughter needs to be put in bed," he answered, smiling happily at his wife who walked beside him.
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A gentle voice woke her from slumber, and she opened her eyes. Blinking tiredly, Aduial smiled at her mother, who was pushing a strand of hair from her face.
"The hobbits have arrived; Luthien and Celebrian will bring you clothes." Arwen rose gracefully from the bed and walked towards the doorway, "I must go and greet our friends, come to the great hall when you are ready," and with that said she swept from the room, silently as though she had never been there.
She washed quickly and soon after a rap on the door sounded, and upon her voiced "enter" her younger sisters entered with her clothes.
"This is Naneth's gown, Celebrian!" she scolded, lifting the pale green gown from her sixteen year old sister's arms.
"Yes, I know it is. She gave it to me to give to you!"
Aduial beamed at her sisters who let themselves into the room and began helping her dress.
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She entered the great hall and took her place quietly beside her brother Eldarion, the other children following in order.
Sitting on the throne, King Elessar was laughing heartily at something Merry had said. He turned his gaze to his children. "Merry, Pippin, Sam, these are my children: Eldarion, Aduial, Celebrian, Gilraen, Tethren, Elwen, Alatariel, Eirien, Valaina, Nariel, Miriel, Aranel, and our youngest, Luthien."
Each one smiled and greeted the guests, except for Luthien who ran and hid behinds the skirts of her naneth, causing everyone to laugh at the frightened little girl.
Pippin smiled at little Luhien and produced a sweet from his pocket and handed it to the little girl who immediately shoved in her mouth and gave pippin a big hug. For the next few minutes she concentrated on trying to say his name which always ended up coming out as Pippy.
During dinner, Sam introduced his daughter, Elanor, to Arwen and she was almost instantly invited to come and serve as one of Arwen's maids of Honor.
The meal was delightful, full of stories and singing and dancing. Aduial remained quiet and silent throughout the meal though, scarcely touching her food.
The sun had gone down hours before and most of the children had gone to bed, and rising gracefully from her chair Aduial turned to her mother, "I wish to retire Naneth, this day has been quite tiring."
Arwen smiled and kissed her daughters cheek, "Sleep well my child, morning shall come with much joy."
This puzzled Aduial, her mother's eyes sparkled vibrantly, almost as though she knew something she herself did not.
Leaving the hall silently she found her chamber, facing the Gardens, planted by the elves of Imladris.
She slipped out of the gown and slid under the covers of her bed, listening intently to the rustling of the wind blowing through the trees…
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R&R
Elvish Translations
Aduial- Twilight of Dawn (when the stars fade, a special time for elves)
Aier- Little One
Ada- Father
Melethnin- My Love
Naneth- Mother
Chapter two is well on the way ppl! WOO HOO!!