A.N. This is the updated chapter. Bold Italics will be used when elves speak elvish to other elves outside the first's homeland(i.e. Legolas speaking to Haldir in "Fellowship of the Ring"), or when speaking to someone in elvish who is not an elf. Also, in my story, elves rub noses in to show affection and in greeting.I will fix age issues as I get to them.
For those who are new, welcome! This story is currently being edited, so some things may be different in certain chapter depending if I've gotten to them yet:) Enjoy y'all!
Chapter 1
Legolas anxiously paced up and down the hallway. This had been going on for hours. 'How much longer is this going to take?' he thought to himself. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't hear his father, Thranduil, walk up behind him. "Son, would you please calm down. I'm sure everything will be just fine."
"But that doesn't mean I won't worry, father. Besides, weren't you this nervous when mother was giving birth to me?"
"Yes, I was. But I also knew that you mother was strong. Just like we both know that Liliana is strong."
"I know that father but I still fear something may go wrong. We are both so young."
"Legolas, your mother and I were young as well and nothing happened to her. Trust me on this, son." With that Thranduil continued down the corridor, after patting Legolas on the back encouragingly. He just shook his head, and continued on pacing.
An hour or so later, Liliane, Liliana's sister, came out into the corridor. "Congratulations Legolas, you have a son. You can come see them now." Eagerly, Legolas followed his sister-in-law down the hallway. When they reached the room, Legolas slowly opened the door. "Lilly?" Legolas quietly said.
"Legolas, come see your son." Liliana said from the bed. He rushed over, and what he saw took his breath away. In his beautiful wife's arms was the most precious bundle he'd ever laid eyes on. His skin was the fair color all elves were born with, and his ears weren't fully pointed yet. His head was covered in dark brown almost black fuzz. Then, his eyes opened, and both Liliana and Legolas were stunned. Beautiful gems of sapphire were sparkling in his fair face.
Looking awed, Legolas reached to hold his son. Liliana gently placed the babe in his arms. Legolas brought his face close to the baby's, and nuzzled their noses together. The baby giggled, and it sounded like bells. "Have you chosen a name yet?" Legolas asked while tickling his new child.
"Not yet. I wanted us to choose together." Liliana said. Legolas looked down at the boy, and answered, "What about Frodo?" Liliana mulled the name over in her head. "It suits him."
"Then Frodo it is." Legolas said, again nuzzling their noses together.