A/N: I do not own LOTR or any characters except Sírien. This is a slash story, mpreg as well on Legolas's part, if you don't like then you shouldn't have read the first chapter. ***** scene changes, ^^^^^ flashbacks. In the next chapter we will be skipping ahead a few years. Ok enjoy! - Naur
The Princess Unknown
Chapter 2
Looking Back
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Legolas rode back to Mirkwood alone, at the moment he did not wish for any company. He stopped at the top of the hill that looked over the vast forests of his home.
"Mirkwood…home…" He whispered but truly didn't believe it. Mirkwood had been his home until he had met Aragorn…then his home was wherever his love was, and that was where it remained. But for now he was happy seeing his familiar trees, it brought light into his heart and soul. Nudging his horse forward they rode into Mirkwood, it was only a few more hours when he reached the main gates of his father's kingdom. Cheers arose as he entered the gates and Legolas could only smile in wonder at his people…why were they making such a big deal? It seemed to his people that he had been gone a millena instead of just 14 months. On the steps of the palace stood King Thranduil. Legolas had to choke back a sob and push his emotions aside as he slid down from his horse and bowed before his father.
"My lord and adar, I, Legolas Thranduilion have returned from the quest of the Ring, please forgive me for my long absence," He whispered and waited for his father to tell him he could arise but it never came. Instead strong arms picked him up and hugged him in a tight embrace.
"Cormamin lindua ele lle ion nin," Thranduil told him. He loosened his hold on his son but did not let him go. Turning to all the people of Mirkwood, Thranduil gave him a smile. "My son has returned to us!" He exclaimed and all the people cheered.
*****
It was the week after returning that Legolas felt for the first time in a long time, ill. He was lucky making it into his bathroom in time before he emptied the contents of his stomach. As he sat back he sighed and laid a hand on his stomach. There was no reason for him to be sick, he hadn't eaten very much last night at the feast, he really hadn't felt like it then either. Maybe it was just some bug although it was weird for elves did not get sick…usually. Well there was one thing he knew, until he was sure he was fine he would say nothing to his father. It would only cause him to worry. This went on for a month, he had been hiding it pretty well until one morning his father came to see if he was up and found him in his bathroom being sick once again.
"Legolas?" He asked, his voice shaky which was rare for his father. Legolas took a minute to compose himself and then turned to look at his father.
"Adar…I think something is wrong with me…" He whispered. Thranduil crossed from the door and picked his son up as he had done when he was but an elfling. He took Legolas back into his room and laid him on his bed.
"How long?" Thranduil asked.
"A month," Legolas replied.
"I'm going to get a healer, I want you to stay right here and don't move, do you understand me?" Thranduil told him.
"Yes adar," Legolas answered. It only took about five minutes for Thranduil to have a healer in Legolas's room looking at his son.
"Prince Legolas…your condition is very rare for a male elf…but it is quite possible…" He stammered.
"Spit it out will you!" Thranduil demanded.
"He is with child my king…about one month," The healer replied. At their shocked looks he could tell that they needed to be alone so he took his leave. Thranduil looked at his son and sighed as he sat down. He had known of his son and the king of Gondor's relationship, he had never said anything against it because he could see how happy the man had made his son.
"Does he know?" Was his question. Legolas shook his head wrapping his arms around himself. "Will you tell him?" Legolas looked up a shocked look on his face.
"Adar…Aragorn and I have decided that we would not see each other until Arwen has passed or she allows him to see me. I will not go back on that agreement…no matter what," Legolas told him.
"He has a right to know but if you do not wish to tell him then I will respect your wishes," Thranduil answered and pulled his son into a strong hug. Legolas returned the hug as silent tears slipped down his face…he was going to have a child…Aragorn's child…and he would never know. Later that afternoon a rider came from Gondor bringing news that the Queen was with child.
Nine months later Legolas give birth to a beautiful golden haired gray-eyed child, he named her, Sírien because she did not cry and was clam as the river. On that same day in Gondor Aragorn celebrated the birth of his first or well second child, Eldraion. Both children were born on the same day, February 14th. It was the happiest day of Legolas and the kingdom of Mirkwood's days. It only saddened Legolas as he looked into Sírien's gray eyes…Aragorn's eyes…knowing he would never see her grow up.
"Please forgive me little one," Legolas whispered, tears falling from his eyes.
*****
6 years later…
"Ada! Look what I got for you!" Sírien exclaimed when she saw her father come out of the castle. She ran towards him a large smile on her face. Legolas smiled at the sight of his daughter and the 'gift' she had brought him. He scooped her up and twirled her around for a few moments both laughing; finally he set her down and kneeled so he would be eye level with her.
"What did you get me?" He asked looking at her hand. She held out a bushel of weeds to him and he chuckled. They may have been weeds but to her they were the prettiest flowers in the world.
"Do you like them?" She questioned putting on her best pout face.
"Of course I do my little princess. Now come, your grandfather would like to see you," He told her standing.
"Alright," She answered straightening her dress. And so they went hand in hand into the castle never aware of the eyes upon them.
Thranduil watched his son and grandchild in the garden from a window above them; he had to smile at their acts. He himself had often spun Legolas like that when he was young. Although his son laughed and smiled Thranduil knew that deep down he was deeply troubled and sad. Ever since Sírien had been born he had smiled and laughed but there was always a deep sadness in his eyes. The king of Mirkwood knew the cause of this sadness, Aragorn and the fact he knew nothing of his young daughter, but there was nothing he could do for he would not go against Legolas's wishes. There was a knock at the door and he turned calling,
"Enter!" The door opened and in walked the two elves he had just been thinking about.
"Adar," Legolas said with a bow, he was setting an example for his daughter although Thranduil had told him he didn't have to.
"Grandfather," Sírien whispered doing her own bow. After she stood up straight again she ran straight for his arms. Like son and father Thranduil spun her around causing all three to laugh.
"I will excuse myself," Legolas told him, Thranduil watched as he walked out the door leaving him and Sírien alone.
"Grandfather? May I ask you something and then something?" Sírien asked. Thranduil smiled as he sat with her on his lap, it was a game between them. The first time she had ever asked if she could ask something he had told her she just had, it made her smile every time until she got to smart and made up that.
"Of course," He answered.
"Who was my other adar?" She questioned, she was very serious. Thranduil knew he shouldn't tell her but he didn't want her asking Legolas, it would just brake his heart even more.
"Sírien if I tell you, you must promise never to tell your ada that I did so, is that understood?" He inquired. She looked thoughtful for a moment and then nodded.
"Of course grandfather," She answered.
"My child you come from a long line of proud and fine warriors, the silvan elves, but also from a long line of proud humans. Silvan elves are different from other elves, you see, in our race, males are able to have children. And that is the case with your ada. He fell in love with the young king of Gondor almost 40 years ago. The king shared the same feelings for your ada and they made each other very happy. But not all was to stay that way, you see Aragorn, your sire, had caught the eye of Arwen Undómiel the daughter of Lord Elrond. At the time neither your ada nor Aragorn knew that he could bear children so it was promised that when Aragorn became king of Gondor he would wed Arwen. Legolas saw it as duty to his people and made Aragorn see it that way as well. And so it was Aragorn wed Arwen and Legolas returned home to Mirkwood. It was an agreement between them that they would not see each other again until Arwen had passed or allowed them to see each other. You see she knew about your ada and Aragorn's relationship, she made Aragorn promise that Legolas would not be allowed back in Gondor for as long as she lived, and it has been so. A month after your ada returned we found out about you and keeping with his word Legolas has not told Aragorn of you. So that is your other father, Aragorn son of Arathorn, King Elessar of Gondor," Thranduil explained. Sírien sat quietly absorbing all she had been told.
"Will I ever met him?" She whispered laying her head against his chest.
"I will promise that to you myself, Sírien, nothing is forever. Always remember that," He replied.
"Does ada miss him?" She asked.
"Everyday, is it weren't for you I am sure I would have lost him long ago. You are a gift," He told her.
*****
After their talk they went to find Legolas. They found him at the archery range, firing arrows as fast as he could.
"Ada…" Sírien called to get his attention. Legolas turned to her with a small smile and put his bow down. Sírien ran to him and threw her arms around his neck. She had tears running down her cheeks, Legolas saw this and became worried.
"Sírien? What is it?" What's wrong?" He asked.
"Nothing ada…I just wanted you to know something," She answered.
"And what would that be?" Legolas questioned sparing a glance at his father.
"Amin mela lle."
TBC….
Elvish Translations
Ada – Dad
Adar – Father
Cormamin lindua ele lle ion nin - my heart sings to see thee my son
Amin mela lle – I love you
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