I'm not sure how many more chapters there will be, Elfaer..The plot bunnies have taken over. Sorry about your fingers Dreamingfifi…..Onwards!!
Chapter 60--A King's Burden and a Father's Love
Legolas found his father in the shelter that had been set up for meetings, but he wasn't fit for talking. King Thranduil's head rested on the desk and he was sound asleep. He didn't want to wake his father, so he started to leave.
Thranduil's head snapped up. "Who is there?" he demanded.
"It is just me, Father," Legolas said, moving closer.
Thranduil managed a weary smile. "Hello, Legolas. Are you well, my son?" he asked.
"I am fine, but you should rest, ada," Legolas said.
"Soon, I sent Jadriel to get some sleep just a couple hours ago. When he has rested he can take over for me," Thranduil said.
Legolas went to his father's side and hugged him. "I wish I could share your burden ," he said.
"It is all right. You are precious to me, little one. I see my lovely Nyssa every time I look at you. She would be so proud of you," Thranduil said. He pulled back to look into his youngest child's face and tucked a lock of blonde hair behind his ear.
Legolas grabbed a chair and dragged it beside the desk then sat down. "I am not needed right now . I will stay with you," he said.
"I would like that," Thranduil said. He returned to his work, enjoying having his son there.
Legolas stayed until Jadriel came to relieve his father then walked Thranduil to his sleeping place. After his father was settled he returned to his post among the healers with Qui who had been waiting outside for him.
Boromir dragged himself wearily over and collapsed onto one of the pallets with a heavy sigh.
Legolas filled a mug with water and hurried over to him. He handed him the mug. "Are you hurt?" he asked.
"No, I am fine," Boromir said.
"Good, drink that then get some rest. You will be summoned if you are needed," Legolas said.
"I am not tired," Boromir protested.
"No arguments. Have you seen Aragorn?" he asked.
"He is over there," Boromir said, pointing.
"You had better be here, resting ,when I get back," Legolas warned. Filling another tankard, he went to find Aragorn and found him near the front of the warriors watching Rian's army. "Aragorn, I need to speak to you," he said.
"What is it?" Aragorn asked.
Legolas handed him the tankard. "It is about your health. It will surely fail if you do not get some rest," he said.
"I do not have time to rest," Aragorn said.
Legolas stepped in front of him, hands planted on his hips and glared. "You have dark circles under your eyes and your eyes are bloodshot too. You either come with me to the healers place and lay down, or I will find others to drag you there. I will have you tied down if I must, but you need sleep," he said.
Aragorn looked down into the young Elf's fierce eyes and couldn't keep from smiling. He looked every inch a healer and warrior at that moment. "Very well, healer. Lead the way," he said.
Legolas led Aragorn back and made sure he was settled onto a pallet. He was pleased to see Boromir sprawled out on another and snoring loudly. Once Aragorn was laying down he went back to help prepare more items with the other healers. The things would be needed all too soon.
Syri walked over to Legolas and sat down on his other side, giving Qui a smile. "I see you got our stubborn men to sleep. I was worried about both of them," she said.
"I had to threaten both of them to do it. They are both so stubborn," Legolas said.
"I thought I would tell Qui my secret," Syri said.
"I think you should. I think he will be pleased," Legolas agreed.
Qui gave them both a puzzled look then focused on Syri questioningly.
"I am pregnant, Qui," Syri said.
Qui gaped at her, looking so much like Boromir had that Syri couldn't help, but laugh. A huge grin threatened to split Qui's face. He stood, pulled Syri to her feet, and hugged her with as much enthusiasm as Boromir had….
Legolas is getting strong again.. Don't you think? Qui's happy about the baby too. This kid (kids) will have lots of doting uncles!!! R/R please!!!