For those who have asked my near-death experience involved an overdose of the anti-depressants I'm on. I'm okay now tho. Like many authors in the past I have decided to change the distances between certain places in middle earth. I have decided it will take roughly a week or so to arrive at the Gap of Rohan. If any one has a problem with this then its their problem lol. It's MY story and I get to decided what happens…and I also have found this incredibly hilarious review which I thought I'd post for you all to read:
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Ain't? ova? Dig me? Bois? Pragnet? Need I write any more?
Legolas stared scornfully at the silver goblet before him before turning his head the other way. Thranduil's features bent in frustration. " I asked you to drink this."
" I'm not thirsty." Legolas answered folding his arms across his chest. He was quite aware of how childish he was acting but he had decided that if his father was going to treat him like a child he might as well act the part.
" I would feel much better if you-"
" I've already had several drinks since this morning and I do not desire another, you're fussing over me to the point of it being unbearable!" His tone was exasperated and Thranduil set the glass down rather loudly on the night table.
" Alright then, it's obvious that you do not need me and you are capable of taking care of yourself. I will go." His statement was meant to afflict a good measure of guilt on the Prince. Legolas rolled his eyes as his father stood. " I will be at lunch to wish you safe travel." He turned and left the room. Legolas waited several minutes before quickly disentangling the blankets from his body and swinging his legs over the side of the bed. For once that day he was without company and found that he rather enjoyed it. Standing somewhat unsteadily he gripped the bedpost for a moment before going over to the window and peering outside. The sun was shining brightly and he sighed. It was a beautiful day and he was denied access to the grounds. He and Aragorn's departure for Gondor had been delayed by two days for his recovery and the Prince found he was suffering from a bad case of restlessness. Legolas longed to be in the forest perhaps practicing archery or exploring the beautiful Imladris woodlands.
" I do not think you're father would receive the news that you are out of bed very gladly." Legolas turned his gaze on the figure in the doorway and sighed. Elrond stood completely still, a small smile on his face.
" He has done nothing but fuss over me like a child." Legolas answered before looking back outside. " Everyone has."
" Well I fear I am here to fuss over you some more. I wish to examine you one last time before your departure…which I believe will be shortly after lunch." Legolas nodded. Elrond waved his hand in the general direction of the bed and withholding yet another sigh Legolas took the hint and sat down in the desired place. "In such bad spirit." Elrond tisked in a joking manner indicating that he wished Legolas to lie flat.
" I will go mad if I cannot leave this room. It is not natural for an wood-elf to be locked up as such." Elrond nodded while passing his hand over the swollen stomach. Legolas lay still but was surprised when a second hand joined the first and then both stilled on either side. " Is something wrong?" HE asked trying to keep his voice casual. Elrond shook his head without speaking. After another minute he leaned down and pressed his ear to the stomach and seemed to be listening intently.
" Do not move, I will return in a moment's time." He said pulling back. It was clear two emotions seemed to be at war within the Half-Eleven and without saying another word he swept from the room in a flurry of navy velvet. Puzzled, Legolas propped himself up onto his elbows and stared at the now empty doorway.
When Elrond returned Legolas was perplexed when it was with both Gandalf and Aragorn. Aragorn immediately went over to the bed and bestowed a chaste kiss upon the Prince's lips.
" Aragorn what-"
" I do not know…" He answered seating himself behind Legolas so that he was now leaning against his chest. Elrond and Gandalf stood on either side of him. Gandalf now laid his hands where Elrond's had been and a small smile graced his weathered features and he nodded.
" You were right my friend." He said.
" Right about what?" Legolas asked insistently and began to pull himself into a sitting position. "Is something wrong with the child?"
" The children are fine child." Elrond laughed. A sigh of relief escaped Legolas' lips but was soon replaced with a look of complete shock.
" Children?" He repeated. Aragorn's expression was frozen in place and he remained silent, one arm loosely wrapped around the Prince's body.
" Aye, children. Two to be precise. There are two heartbeats." Gandalf smiled. Legolas' mouth opened and closed much like a fish for a short time before he was able to speak.
" Twins…" He said softly. Aragorn was still in a state of utter amazement.
" A boy and a girl I believe." Elrond added with a smile.
" But…how could you know that?"
" The energies are distinctly different, that leads me to believe that they are of different genders." Finally having found his voice Aragorn looked up at his foster father.
" We're having two children? It's…but how?"
" You of all people should realize that anything can be possible my son." Elrond laughed. " Now we will leave you to yourselves…I'm sure you wish to talk."
I know I know its too short…I'm sorry. I just don't have much time right now.
