Chapter 20

Ava held her stomach as the pain became more intense. Her breathing became a sharp panting. She mustered up the strength to stand despite the pain, praying nothing is wrong with the baby. She slowly made her way through the gardens.

Jada ran as fast as she could to the council Boromir was in. Aragorn was speaking with the council, glancing at her briefly when she entered, speed walking to his steward, and paused mid-sentence seeing the alarm on her face. Boromir listened to her intently but gasping standing. "What? Where is she!?" he shouted worried.

Aragorn looked concerned. "Boromir, whats wrong?" the King asked.

Boromir looked to him, terrified. "Ava! She's, she- her stomach is- Is something wrong with the baby?" He stammered.

Aragorn smiled before he looked to the council members. "There is a baby I have to deliver. This council is postponed until tomorrow. You are free to leave." He announced before going with Boromir quickly. "She needs to get to your room and fast. She's early!" Aragorn said running to get his supplies.

Boromir ran to find his wife. "Ava! Where are you?!" he shouted running into the garden. She moaned in pained near by leaning on a tree. He quickly went over to her picking up her small form gently. "You're going to be alright, my love." He whispered walking as fast as he dared, so not to jostle her too much. She buried her face in his neck breathing sharply, hands clenched in his shirt.

Aragorn met up with Boromir at his door keeping it open for him. The Steward placed Ava on the bed, wincing when she made a pained noise, holding onto him. The nurse Aragorn brought, helped her to be in the position she needed to be in. "You'll be alright, my lady." Aragorn soothed giving her a drink to help her for the pain. "We can have the baby out in just a few minutes, alright?"

Ava nodded, breathing quickly. Boromir held her hand. "Deep breaths, my love." He encouraged showing her the way she should breathe. She looked up to him mimicking him.

"Ava I need you to push." Aragorn instructed. Ava made a pained noise and pushed for a long moment. After several more painful sets of pushing, she collapsed against the pillows, looking to her husband panting. "Good! Again. Your almost done!" Aragorn encouraged. Ava winced and with Boromir's help, she gave one last hard push and sighed in relief when a small scream filled the room. Aragorn smiled brightly carrying the baby to the nurse waiting to clean it.

Ava sighed heavily, leaning against the pillows, smiling at Boromir. He wore a fond smile on his face and grabbed a warm rag and began to dry her face from the sweat.

Aragorn turned around with the baby wrapped in white. "The baby is a little early but completely healthy. Just a little small." The couple watched him approach. "Say hello to your beautiful baby girl." He said softly, placing the tiny buddle in Ava's arms.

Her eyes watered up, looking to the small face. Bright blue eyes, gazed up at her and she cooed softly wriggling her small arms free. "She's as beautiful as her mother." Boromir said softly kissing Ava's head. Ava gently touched the childs' soft brown hair before offering Boromir to hold her. He carefully cradled the baby against his chest. Ava smiled wiping away tears, watching him holding their child. "My little Aiwenya. You're daddy's beautiful girl." he said in a baby voice, making Aragorn and Ava laugh.

Aiwenya let out a big yawn, falling asleep against his chest. Ava smiled fondly, bringing the picture before her to memory: Boromir smiling lovingly at their new little girl, with bright eyes. "You were wonderful, Ava." he said sitting beside her, kissing her lips softly. She caressed his stubbled cheek returning it before smiling at him tiredly. Aragorn smiled cleaning up the supplies before leaving the small family.

Ava quickly rubbed Boromir's arm pointing to the King. "My Lord!" Boromir quickly whispered so as not to wake the baby. The King turned around, scanning them concerned.

"Is something wrong with the child?" Aragorn asked looking to little girl.

Boromir shook his head and smiled at him. "Thank you." He whispered grateful. The king smiled brightly giving him a nod and left the room. Boromir hummed softly as tiny fingers wrapped around one of his fingers.

~o~

One stormy night, Ava suffered from a nightmare, breathing picking up and rolling over with a whimper. Boromir remained fast asleep, immune to the storms from so many years of traveling. Ava jerked awake from a loud clap of thunder, grasping Boromir's hand suddenly. She looked around wildly sitting up. She rested her head in her hands taking a deep breath.

Her husband yawned sitting up and rubbing her back gently. "Its ok my love." his voice was heavy from sleep. Ava smiled at it as he kissed her neck tenderly. "It'll pass." He whispered kissing her cheek. Ava turned her gaze to him and smiled kissing his lips in response. She broke it a minute later and stood, her arms motioning the baby. He nodded to her smiling brightly, deciding to wait until she returned.

Ava lit a candle and pulled her silk robe around her, silently making her way to the babys' room. Boromir watched her, smiling to himself. She had left the door open. He stood up concerned seeing the light flash strangely. He ran to the room to check on his wife, only to find her kneeling in the floor crying softly, her face cover by her hands.

He swept the room with his gaze and saw the crib had been knocked over with water boot prints leading from the open window. He laid a hand over his heart and gasped running from the room and down the hall to Aragorn's room.

He pounded on the door, shouting for him, startling the guards. Aragorn soon appeared , tired and groggy. "Surely you are not afraid of a little storm, are you Boromir?" the King asked jesting.

"Aiwenya's been taken!" Boromir cried out making Aragorn freeze with horror.

Fin

There will be a part two I am planning out. Please don't hate me J The idea had suddenly hit me. Thank you for everyone that has supported me and continued to read this story. Please keep an out for the second part to this story! If you have ideas you wish to share please review! Thank you all again!