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Chapter 2--Doting Father

Legolas came up to Syri the first day she'd been allowed up while she was in the garden. "Good morning, mellon-nin? How are you feeling?" he asked.

Fine, thanks. I thought you would be on your way back to Mirkwood by now," Syri said.

"I will leave in seven days. Where are the twins?" Legolas asked.

"With Boromir, he was very eager to show his daughters to his friends," Syri said. "He will be back soon if you want to wait."

Legolas tilted his head and studied her. "What is wrong?" he asked.

"It is hard to hide things from you," Syri laughed. "I suppose it is relief. I was afraid Boromir would be very disappointed that one of the twins was not a boy. All men want sons."

"A daughter is a man's treasure, my father once said," Legolas said. "It is obvious that Boromir adores his baby daughters."

Syri smiled. "Yes, I guess it is and we have you to thank for our daughters birth and to them being healthy and strong," she said.

I had nothing to do with that," Legolas said firmly.

"But I still am very grateful," Syri said and hugged him.

"Hugging my lady, Legolas? You are fortunate that I am not the jealous type," Boromir said as he came up to him.

"Sorry, my Lord advisor, please do not punish me," Legolas mock-pleaded.

"I must think on your fate. You will be informed of my decision later," Boromir said haughtilly.

Syri swatted his arm lightly. "Hush, are you done showing of Lianna and Shandi so soon?" she asked.

"They are hungry and I cannot help solve that," Boromir said.

Syri stood. "Excuse us, Legolas. Time to feed the lionesses," she joked. She and Boromir walked off.

Legolas hadn't been alone to long when Aragorn came up and sat down on the bench next to him. Legolas smiled in greeting. "Good morning, Aragorn," he said.

"Good morning, I thought you were with Boromir and Syri," Aragorn said, "and where is your faithful bodyguard?"

"I was, but they had to go feed the twins," Legolas said, "and Qui is down at the training field sparring with some of your men."

"I am surprised he would leave you alone," Aragorn remarked. "He is very protective of you."

"Aye, which is sometimes a bit annoying," Legolas laughed, "But I would never insult him by saying so. Father is pleased I have a protector as well."

"That reminds me, a hawk came this morning with a message from Mirkwood," Aragorn said. He held it out.

Legolas took the scroll and opened it as he read he frowned. "Father says there has been increased spider sightings along the path through Mirkwood. He wants Qui and I to stay here until it is safer. He says he will let me know when it is all right," he said.

"I would be delighted to be your host. I had missed you over the eight months we were apart before you came to help Syri in childbirth," Aragorn said.

Legolas looked a little upset about the message, but he nodded. "I accept gratefully, mellon-nin," he said.

"Good, you can start by Qui and you coming to a celebration I am holding at nightfall. I must return to my duties. I will see you then," Aragorn said. He left.

Legolas looked down at the note and wondered….

Sorry for the lack of excitement, but it will come. I just have to get to it…..R/R please!!