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Laura- lol- I'll take that as a good thing
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Shivering from the cold and with much difficulty, Thalia rose and shut the balcony doors.
Drawing a blanket around her shoulders she made her way to the bathroom intending to have a long soak.
The bath ran and Thalia busied herself putting things away and finding everything she needed. The task took a little longer due to her condition but she managed it nonetheless.
She groaned when she heard the door open.
"I've looked everywhere for you"
A clear voice rang out. Thalia relaxed, glad of the female company.
"You have no idea how good it is to see you Arwen"
Arwen just laughed and gently ushered her into the bathroom.
With the help of Arwen, Thalia washed her hair and was done in less than half an hour.
"Are you coming to dinner this eve, you have been missed. Not least by Erestor. He has asked about you"
Thalia smiled at the thought of the stiff and sour looking advisor. Erestor was quite the gentleman and friend.
"I will join you, but not for long"
Arwen's smile widened and her eyes lit up.
"I am glad to hear it, listening to my brother's banter all evening does become quite tiring, especially when my friend is cooped up in her room without the company she deserves"
Thalia nodded and hugged Arwen. After picking out clothes together Arwen left to get ready.
The quiet of the room felt lonely to her as she dressed. As she finished brushing her hair Legolas walked in.
Unbeknownst to her he had spent the day as he normally did, with Elladan and Elrohir, putting the finishing touches on their new house. It was small but homely, a style that Thalia liked but could not cater to in the last homely house or their rooms in Mirkwood when they moved there. For the time that they would spend in their new home, it would suffice. It had the comforts that were needed and was close to the house.
She turned to greet him, a smile on her face to match the one on Legolas'.
His eyes danced as he took in her appearance. Her green dress complemented her eyes and her long hair fell in a silky wave to her waist.
Coming up behind her, he kissed the top of her head before braiding her hair and then placing the jewelled slide in her hair. She stood and his eyes were met with the most beautiful sight. She glowed, one hand rested on her stomach and the other by her breast in a modest action.
She walked forward and hugged him as best she could.
"I missed you today"
He smiled at her honesty,
"I missed you too melamin"
He tightened his hold on her.
"I am in need of a bath before dinner, care to come and talk to me?"
She nodded and smiled before following him to the bathroom. A delicious warmth filled the room as the tub filled. Her eyes followed him from the chair she was sat on. She felt guilty for pushing him away, not as a person but as her husband. She curled her legs under her and rested her chin on her hand. She admired the way his muscles rippled as he washed his hair. Her eyes roamed over his body, a body she had not touched in what seemed like forever.
"Legolas"
"Yes melamin?"
"You don't mind do you? You understand right?"
He stopped what he was doing and swam to the side closest to her. He stood only a foot away from her.
"Understand what?"
"Why I won't let you touch me"
He smiled softly, and nodded.
"I understand Thalia. And I will wait for you"
A smile slid across her face and she uncurled from the chair and knelt before him. With wet hands he cupped her face and kissed her.
"I love you and I would wait for eternity. Although, I would prefer not to. Your only saving grace is that it will be worth the wait, it is always worth the wait"
"Hey cheeky"
She grinned and pushed his shoulders. He caught her hands and pulled her to him, kissing her with a passion that they had not shared in months.
She broke away laughing but stopped as she caught the wicked gleam in his eyes. Wasting no time she tried to get up before he had chance to grab her, but due to her size could not and was pulled into the water head first.
She shrieked and sent a murderous look at her husband.
"Legolas Greenleaf look what you've done!"
It would have been a lot more convincing had she not been laughing at the same time.
Her hair was ruined, as was her dress.
Legolas simply laughed at her.
"You have to help me out"
She held out her arms to him, hoping that he'd take pity on her.
"No"
"What do you mean no?"
"No. I shall not. It is a while since I've had you with me in the bath and I intend to keep you here"
"Aww, come on Legolas. It's all you fault I'm this fat now help me up!"
"It is not all my fault. It takes two and I do not remember you requesting that we stop"
"Oh shut up!"
The two sent a message to Arwen apologizing but informing her that they would not be joined everybody for dinner.
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"You, know. There are better things to do with your time than filing stupid reports"
Thalia said as she walked out of the bathroom drying her hair.
Legolas looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at her.
"I have to do them, I don't have a choice"
She just shook her head and sat on the couch in front of the fire. She groaned as she felt the back of her silk robe, the water had dripped onto it and was now cold and horrible against her warm skin.
She dismissed the idea of getting up and changing, mainly because it took her ages to get up and secondly because Legolas was in the room. In less than two months they would have their children in their arms and he could have his wife back again. She had not allowed him to touch her in any way but chastely, much to his dismay and she had forbade him to see her naked. She felt sorry for him. No sex was killing him, but on the other hand it was kinda funny.
Legolas watched his wife closely out of the corner of his eye. She glowed in the firelight, her smile was beautiful and her voice musical as she hummed to herself.
There was a knock at the door, automatically Legolas rose from his seat and answered it. With a few words the person was gone and Legolas shut the door again.
"Who was that?"
Thalia asked cheerfully.
"A messenger. You have three letters from Lothlorien"
She took them from him and deciphered who they were from by the handwriting. One had the seal of the Lord of Lorien on it, so that was Celeborn, the curly handwriting was Haldir's and the sensible looking writing was from Katlin.
She immediately placed the one from Katlin back on the table, not wishing to read it at the present time. It would have to wait.
Sighing she opened the one from Celeborn. Hoping that it was at least good news.
Her eyes took in the words and she laughed happily, there was word of many celebrations for the birth of their children. It had been so long since children had graced the elves and they couldn't wait for Thalia's new family to visit after the birth.
She placed it back on the table and opened the letter from Haldir.
'Little sister. I have heard that all is well between you and your husband, this is music to my ears I can assure you. I hope you are well and I sincerely hope that you are taking care to stay off your feet and rest.
I am sorry that I have not yet been to visit you but as I am taking a few months off to journey to Imladris for the birth I am doing all I can so that I may grace you with my presence. I shall be staying a little longer after, if that is to your liking of course.
Rumil and Orophin send their love,
Your loving brother Haldir'
"Hey, Haldir's coming for the birth, is that alright with you?"
She called from the couch.
"Of course it is. I wanted to talk to you about that"
"About what?"
She asked, she was confused, had she just missed half a conversation? Legolas placed the papers he had been working on away and rose to join her on the couch. She moaned when he moved her legs so that he could sit down. Ignoring him she placed them over his knees. Legolas didn't mind and began massaging her feet.
"The birth"
"What about it?"
His eyes narrowed at her playful questions. She just grinned at him.
"I wish to be there"
A smile slid across her face at his innocent and hopeful expression. She couldn't help it, she laughed.
"Legolas, of course you'll be there. I have no intention of going through that much pain and not begin able to at least break a couple of fingers"
He laughed, a joyful sound that filled the room. He stopped and stared at his wife.
"What?"
He said nothing.
"What, Legolas what are you looking at?"
A silly smile danced on his lips and his eyes were sparkling.
"What are you smiling about?"
"Noting melamin"
She nodded sceptically. She relaxed and closed her eyes as Legolas began talking to her stomach. He apparently thought it was necessary for them to have a good grasp of the stars and their home, which was of course Mirkwood and last but not least was philosophy. She smiled as she listened to his soothing voice. She didn't know about the children but it was working wonders for her. She felt the babes shift toward Legolas and she scooted down so that they'd be happier.
"Legolas?"
She yawned and closed her eyes again before awaiting an answer.
"Will you help me up?"
He nodded and rose before grasping her hands and helping her to rise. She groaned as she did so but walked over to the wardrobe and pulled out a nightdress.
Legolas smiled at the prospect of seeing his wife as she should be but was disappointed when she walked into the bathroom to change. Sighing he undressed and closed the drapes before getting into bed.
"It's cold, are you cold?"
Thalia asked as she came out of the bathroom.
"No, I am not"
She snorted and muttered something before climbing into bed next to him. Legolas wrapped one arm around her and laid one hand on her stomach. The babies kicked sharply against his hand.
"Greenleaf don't you dare get them excited!"
She said playfully, although she was as pleased as Legolas. He watched as she closed her eyes and settled into his arms. She was restless, even as she lay still he could feel her body wishing to rise.
She sighed and opened her eyes,
"Legolas?"
"Yes melamin"
"Nothing...it doesn't matter"
He rolled his eyes and kissed her forehead. He sat up, resting his back on the headboard and the pillows. Thalia slid down so that her head lay in his lap. A smile came to his face as he smoothed her hair from her forehead. Her chest rose and fell with each breath as she relaxed into his embrace.
She sighed and threw off the covers, exposing both of them to the cool night air. Legolas raised an eyebrow,
"Sorry I was too hot. Do you mind?"
"Nay, I do not mind"
"Ok"
She closed her eyes and settled once more. After a few moments she grew restless once more.
"Legolas?"
"Yes?"
"I'm hungry"
"Would you like me to go and get you some food?"
She nodded, her face taking on a thoughtful expression.
"I want strawberries and cucumber"
Legolas looked down at her in amazement,
"Melamin, you cannot eat that"
"Why not?"
"Because, it is not...normal. Besides where would I find strawberries at this time of year, it is winter!"
She pouted but relented.
"Alright...I want boiled eggs and cucumber and cherries"
"You want...alright, I shall be back in a few minutes"
He was about to protest when his wife sent him a piercing look.
He kissed her and left the room.
Clad only in a very loose pair of leggings he made his way swiftly to the kitchen, muttering about pregnant women, ridiculous meals and mood swings.
Quickly he set about finding the food that she wished for and placed it on a tray. He was about to leave when a thought entered his mind. In one of his mother's letters she had said that all the women that have carried a child in his line have craved anything extremely sweet and lemons. A strange craving, but no stranger than what she had already ordered.
Taking what he needed he left the kitchen and hurried back to his demanding wife.
The marble under his feet felt cool, the breeze gently played against his smooth skin and played with the silky tendrils of his hair as he made his way through the corridors to their room.
With ease he opened the door and turned around to face the bed.
A tender smile slid across his lip at the sight of his wife curled up in bed...asleep.
Her hair flowed across the pillow in waves and her glazed eyes were dull with sleep. A thin strap of her nightdress had slid down her shoulder, making her look extremely enticing. A smile was still present on her rosy lips, even in slumber.
Placing the tray down on the table he snuffed out the candles and slid into bed beside her. He chuckled as she turned over and buried her head in his chest.
Lazily he kissed her forehead and laid his hand on her stomach before slipping into the dreamscape.
Eowyn- glad you thought so
Uh- This chapters especially for you
Faith Destroyer- Thanks
Laura- lol- I'll take that as a good thing
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Shivering from the cold and with much difficulty, Thalia rose and shut the balcony doors.
Drawing a blanket around her shoulders she made her way to the bathroom intending to have a long soak.
The bath ran and Thalia busied herself putting things away and finding everything she needed. The task took a little longer due to her condition but she managed it nonetheless.
She groaned when she heard the door open.
"I've looked everywhere for you"
A clear voice rang out. Thalia relaxed, glad of the female company.
"You have no idea how good it is to see you Arwen"
Arwen just laughed and gently ushered her into the bathroom.
With the help of Arwen, Thalia washed her hair and was done in less than half an hour.
"Are you coming to dinner this eve, you have been missed. Not least by Erestor. He has asked about you"
Thalia smiled at the thought of the stiff and sour looking advisor. Erestor was quite the gentleman and friend.
"I will join you, but not for long"
Arwen's smile widened and her eyes lit up.
"I am glad to hear it, listening to my brother's banter all evening does become quite tiring, especially when my friend is cooped up in her room without the company she deserves"
Thalia nodded and hugged Arwen. After picking out clothes together Arwen left to get ready.
The quiet of the room felt lonely to her as she dressed. As she finished brushing her hair Legolas walked in.
Unbeknownst to her he had spent the day as he normally did, with Elladan and Elrohir, putting the finishing touches on their new house. It was small but homely, a style that Thalia liked but could not cater to in the last homely house or their rooms in Mirkwood when they moved there. For the time that they would spend in their new home, it would suffice. It had the comforts that were needed and was close to the house.
She turned to greet him, a smile on her face to match the one on Legolas'.
His eyes danced as he took in her appearance. Her green dress complemented her eyes and her long hair fell in a silky wave to her waist.
Coming up behind her, he kissed the top of her head before braiding her hair and then placing the jewelled slide in her hair. She stood and his eyes were met with the most beautiful sight. She glowed, one hand rested on her stomach and the other by her breast in a modest action.
She walked forward and hugged him as best she could.
"I missed you today"
He smiled at her honesty,
"I missed you too melamin"
He tightened his hold on her.
"I am in need of a bath before dinner, care to come and talk to me?"
She nodded and smiled before following him to the bathroom. A delicious warmth filled the room as the tub filled. Her eyes followed him from the chair she was sat on. She felt guilty for pushing him away, not as a person but as her husband. She curled her legs under her and rested her chin on her hand. She admired the way his muscles rippled as he washed his hair. Her eyes roamed over his body, a body she had not touched in what seemed like forever.
"Legolas"
"Yes melamin?"
"You don't mind do you? You understand right?"
He stopped what he was doing and swam to the side closest to her. He stood only a foot away from her.
"Understand what?"
"Why I won't let you touch me"
He smiled softly, and nodded.
"I understand Thalia. And I will wait for you"
A smile slid across her face and she uncurled from the chair and knelt before him. With wet hands he cupped her face and kissed her.
"I love you and I would wait for eternity. Although, I would prefer not to. Your only saving grace is that it will be worth the wait, it is always worth the wait"
"Hey cheeky"
She grinned and pushed his shoulders. He caught her hands and pulled her to him, kissing her with a passion that they had not shared in months.
She broke away laughing but stopped as she caught the wicked gleam in his eyes. Wasting no time she tried to get up before he had chance to grab her, but due to her size could not and was pulled into the water head first.
She shrieked and sent a murderous look at her husband.
"Legolas Greenleaf look what you've done!"
It would have been a lot more convincing had she not been laughing at the same time.
Her hair was ruined, as was her dress.
Legolas simply laughed at her.
"You have to help me out"
She held out her arms to him, hoping that he'd take pity on her.
"No"
"What do you mean no?"
"No. I shall not. It is a while since I've had you with me in the bath and I intend to keep you here"
"Aww, come on Legolas. It's all you fault I'm this fat now help me up!"
"It is not all my fault. It takes two and I do not remember you requesting that we stop"
"Oh shut up!"
The two sent a message to Arwen apologizing but informing her that they would not be joined everybody for dinner.
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"You, know. There are better things to do with your time than filing stupid reports"
Thalia said as she walked out of the bathroom drying her hair.
Legolas looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at her.
"I have to do them, I don't have a choice"
She just shook her head and sat on the couch in front of the fire. She groaned as she felt the back of her silk robe, the water had dripped onto it and was now cold and horrible against her warm skin.
She dismissed the idea of getting up and changing, mainly because it took her ages to get up and secondly because Legolas was in the room. In less than two months they would have their children in their arms and he could have his wife back again. She had not allowed him to touch her in any way but chastely, much to his dismay and she had forbade him to see her naked. She felt sorry for him. No sex was killing him, but on the other hand it was kinda funny.
Legolas watched his wife closely out of the corner of his eye. She glowed in the firelight, her smile was beautiful and her voice musical as she hummed to herself.
There was a knock at the door, automatically Legolas rose from his seat and answered it. With a few words the person was gone and Legolas shut the door again.
"Who was that?"
Thalia asked cheerfully.
"A messenger. You have three letters from Lothlorien"
She took them from him and deciphered who they were from by the handwriting. One had the seal of the Lord of Lorien on it, so that was Celeborn, the curly handwriting was Haldir's and the sensible looking writing was from Katlin.
She immediately placed the one from Katlin back on the table, not wishing to read it at the present time. It would have to wait.
Sighing she opened the one from Celeborn. Hoping that it was at least good news.
Her eyes took in the words and she laughed happily, there was word of many celebrations for the birth of their children. It had been so long since children had graced the elves and they couldn't wait for Thalia's new family to visit after the birth.
She placed it back on the table and opened the letter from Haldir.
'Little sister. I have heard that all is well between you and your husband, this is music to my ears I can assure you. I hope you are well and I sincerely hope that you are taking care to stay off your feet and rest.
I am sorry that I have not yet been to visit you but as I am taking a few months off to journey to Imladris for the birth I am doing all I can so that I may grace you with my presence. I shall be staying a little longer after, if that is to your liking of course.
Rumil and Orophin send their love,
Your loving brother Haldir'
"Hey, Haldir's coming for the birth, is that alright with you?"
She called from the couch.
"Of course it is. I wanted to talk to you about that"
"About what?"
She asked, she was confused, had she just missed half a conversation? Legolas placed the papers he had been working on away and rose to join her on the couch. She moaned when he moved her legs so that he could sit down. Ignoring him she placed them over his knees. Legolas didn't mind and began massaging her feet.
"The birth"
"What about it?"
His eyes narrowed at her playful questions. She just grinned at him.
"I wish to be there"
A smile slid across her face at his innocent and hopeful expression. She couldn't help it, she laughed.
"Legolas, of course you'll be there. I have no intention of going through that much pain and not begin able to at least break a couple of fingers"
He laughed, a joyful sound that filled the room. He stopped and stared at his wife.
"What?"
He said nothing.
"What, Legolas what are you looking at?"
A silly smile danced on his lips and his eyes were sparkling.
"What are you smiling about?"
"Noting melamin"
She nodded sceptically. She relaxed and closed her eyes as Legolas began talking to her stomach. He apparently thought it was necessary for them to have a good grasp of the stars and their home, which was of course Mirkwood and last but not least was philosophy. She smiled as she listened to his soothing voice. She didn't know about the children but it was working wonders for her. She felt the babes shift toward Legolas and she scooted down so that they'd be happier.
"Legolas?"
She yawned and closed her eyes again before awaiting an answer.
"Will you help me up?"
He nodded and rose before grasping her hands and helping her to rise. She groaned as she did so but walked over to the wardrobe and pulled out a nightdress.
Legolas smiled at the prospect of seeing his wife as she should be but was disappointed when she walked into the bathroom to change. Sighing he undressed and closed the drapes before getting into bed.
"It's cold, are you cold?"
Thalia asked as she came out of the bathroom.
"No, I am not"
She snorted and muttered something before climbing into bed next to him. Legolas wrapped one arm around her and laid one hand on her stomach. The babies kicked sharply against his hand.
"Greenleaf don't you dare get them excited!"
She said playfully, although she was as pleased as Legolas. He watched as she closed her eyes and settled into his arms. She was restless, even as she lay still he could feel her body wishing to rise.
She sighed and opened her eyes,
"Legolas?"
"Yes melamin"
"Nothing...it doesn't matter"
He rolled his eyes and kissed her forehead. He sat up, resting his back on the headboard and the pillows. Thalia slid down so that her head lay in his lap. A smile came to his face as he smoothed her hair from her forehead. Her chest rose and fell with each breath as she relaxed into his embrace.
She sighed and threw off the covers, exposing both of them to the cool night air. Legolas raised an eyebrow,
"Sorry I was too hot. Do you mind?"
"Nay, I do not mind"
"Ok"
She closed her eyes and settled once more. After a few moments she grew restless once more.
"Legolas?"
"Yes?"
"I'm hungry"
"Would you like me to go and get you some food?"
She nodded, her face taking on a thoughtful expression.
"I want strawberries and cucumber"
Legolas looked down at her in amazement,
"Melamin, you cannot eat that"
"Why not?"
"Because, it is not...normal. Besides where would I find strawberries at this time of year, it is winter!"
She pouted but relented.
"Alright...I want boiled eggs and cucumber and cherries"
"You want...alright, I shall be back in a few minutes"
He was about to protest when his wife sent him a piercing look.
He kissed her and left the room.
Clad only in a very loose pair of leggings he made his way swiftly to the kitchen, muttering about pregnant women, ridiculous meals and mood swings.
Quickly he set about finding the food that she wished for and placed it on a tray. He was about to leave when a thought entered his mind. In one of his mother's letters she had said that all the women that have carried a child in his line have craved anything extremely sweet and lemons. A strange craving, but no stranger than what she had already ordered.
Taking what he needed he left the kitchen and hurried back to his demanding wife.
The marble under his feet felt cool, the breeze gently played against his smooth skin and played with the silky tendrils of his hair as he made his way through the corridors to their room.
With ease he opened the door and turned around to face the bed.
A tender smile slid across his lip at the sight of his wife curled up in bed...asleep.
Her hair flowed across the pillow in waves and her glazed eyes were dull with sleep. A thin strap of her nightdress had slid down her shoulder, making her look extremely enticing. A smile was still present on her rosy lips, even in slumber.
Placing the tray down on the table he snuffed out the candles and slid into bed beside her. He chuckled as she turned over and buried her head in his chest.
Lazily he kissed her forehead and laid his hand on her stomach before slipping into the dreamscape.