Three months later

"Darling are you sure it's safe for him to travel"

Thranduil was once again overly concerned Legolas's safety.

"The healer said it would be more than ok to travel with Legolas"

Lorraine tried to calm her overprotective husband, but knew it was impossible.

Both the royal elves and a small troop of guards were traveling on horseback to the spring palace for holiday. Lately Thranduil had been overworked with royal duties and obligations and Lorraine felt it was time for a small break. The palace was located about twenty miles from the rich merchant city of Dale.

"You know I just want to make sure our son is safe and not in danger"

"And he is safe he's safely strapped to my back so he is not in any danger"

Lorraine gestured to the bundle in the sling on her back.

"Besides we're here."

She gestured to grand white palace in the near vicinity.

After arriving at the spring palace the queen and king settled into the master bedroom and placed Legolas in the newly added nursery. It was nice to finally take a holiday and enjoy one another's company.

"I don't remember the last time we did something like this"

Thranduil began to wrapped his arms around Lorraine.

"I know, with all that happened as of late it's been rather impossible"

Lorraine then snuggled herself into Thranduil.

"With the dwarves demanding we the elves pay homage to them and the orc epidemic I've been tirelessly working, but now I've finally found some time to be with those I love"

Thranduil then kissed his wife.

Both the king and queen lovingly watched the nature before them, simply enjoying the peace and quiet of nature and one another. However it was soon broken by the cries of a small elfling waking up from his nap.

The queen sighed and prepared to get up to go comfort the crying elfling when something stopped her.

"Let me my love, I haven't given our little leaf much attention as of late"

Thranduil then got up and headed towards the nursery.

As Thranduil entered the nursery he couldn't believe how much louder his son's cries had become. Nevertheless he approached the crib and gently picked up his crying son and began to soothe him. As Legolas started to calm down he realized who was holding him, for it was none other than his ada. Legolas giggled in delight in the fact his ada, who hadn't been giving him as much attention lately was holding and loving him. It was then Thranduil couldn't help but tickle the adorable babe in his arms. Legolas went from giggling to full out laughing and was enjoying every minute of it.

Lorraine could practically hear all of this and it made her so happy to hear father and son playing together. Thranduil then came back with Legolas in his arms and sat down next to the queen.

Lorraine immediately stole Legolas and showed plenty of motherly affection towards her pen tithen causing Legolas to smile unbelievable big.

After a whole afternoon of the family playing together it came time for dinner which was always interesting. For feeding Legolas was always an adventure at least for whenever Thranduil attempted to feed the hungry babe other food besides milk. As they walked into the dining hall they staff got out a high chair for Legolas. Thranduil and Lorraine sat down and were served their dinner, but Lorraine decided to feed Legolas first since for her it was simpler than changing his diapers. As they continued with their meal Thranduil saw Lorraine's untouched plate of food and knew he had to do something he would dread.

"Dear you haven't eaten, how about you start eating while I finish" gulp "feeding Legolas"

"Are you sure dear, you know how this usually goes?"

"I'm sure please just eat before your meal gets to cold"

Lorraine nodded and turned from Legolas leaving him rather confused and started eating her meal.

Thranduil walked over to Legolas and turned his chair towards him.

"Alright Legolas let's try and keep this clean" he said quite firmly.

The baby just giggled at his father's request.

Yep, Thranduil would much rather be changing Legolas's diapers than doing this.

After about an hour Thranduil fed Legolas but was covered in food from head to toe not to mention all over Legolas as well. Lorraine couldn't help but laugh even though she knew all this would happen because it happened every time Thranduil tried to feed Legolas. Lorraine then got up and walked over to Legolas and picked him up.

"All right me messy pen tithen how about we give you a bath"

"I think he is not the only one in need of washing" Thranduil interjected as he motioned to himself.

Lorraine nodded and went to give Legolas a much needed bath while Thranduil did the same thing as well. After all were bathed and clean they all decided due to their very long day they should retire early. After putting Legolas to bed both Thranduil and Lorraine did the same.