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"Elrond I am fine, please can I leave now?"
"Thalia, silence your tongue and let Elrond do what he needs to"
Glorfindel told her from his place beside the bed she was sat on in the healing wing.
She stuck her tongue out at him but lay down and let Elrond examine her.
She had felt faint and Glorfindel had rushed her to Elrond immediately, and to Elrond's annoyance she had protested against his examination. She wanted to move into her new house with Legolas and she knew that there was no way Elrond would let her do so now.
She had only a few days until the birth of their children and she was fat and grumpy and extremely annoyed.
Glorfindel and Haldir had arrived two weeks earlier to help prepare everything. Haldir and Elladan had done a wonderful job making two beautiful cribs for the babies. And Arwen had help make blankets and get everything organised. She was glad to have everybody around her, it made everything seem much easier, and until today everything had been running smoothly.
She grimaced as Elrond pressed a little too hard on a tender spot on her stomach.
Glorfindel stood amused by the emotions that flickered on his daughters face. Amusement, annoyance, irritation, love, contemplation and panic showed clearly on her features, her eyes brimmed with raw emotion.
Elrond quickly finished his examination and allowed her to sit up, unfortunately she couldn't sit up on her own so her adar had to help her.
"It seems as though you could have two new additions to your family any day now"
Thalia nodded a slight look of panic on her face.
"Do not worry, the pain will be worth it"
Glorfindel laughed.
"Shut up you it isn't funny"
She rose from the bed and kissed Elrond on the cheek before leaving the room.
The two elves stood with smiles on their face.
"She will make a wonderful mother, and Legolas will make a wonderful father"
"Indeed they will. She is frightened Glorfindel. Reassure her as only a father can do" Elrond said as he clasped his friend on the shoulder. Glorfindel nodded and went after his daughter.
"Where are we headed?" Thalia asked
"The gardens, the fresh air will help you"
She nodded and grasped his arm tightly. The winter had well and truly arrived, the ground was covered in a thick sheet of snow and only a few flowers remained. The trees were bare and the branches sparkled where frost still stuck to them.
Thalia drew her thick cloak around her shoulders to keep in the warmth as they walked.
"You are frightened"
"You say that as if it's a bad thing"
They both laughed,
"Yeah I'm frightened, but then again I'm no stranger to pain, and at least at the end of it I get two gorgeous elflings"
Glorfindel frowned at her words, his gaze fixed on the statues that lined the path they were walking. He felt the sharpness of the wind and heard the very light crunch of the snow beneath their feet.
"You will be fine, I cannot say that Legolas will ever be the same after seeing his beloved in such a state, husbands see the worst of their wives during childbirth"
Thalia laughed at the image of Legolas rocking himself back and forth in a corner.
"Aww, poor him"
She said, still laughing.
"I am glad you find it so funny"
She simply shook her head. Suddenly she stopped, a hand rested on her large stomach and her eyes were wide with wonder.
"Adar, come here"
She grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach. His face lit up as he felt the babes kick sharply against his hand.
They both laughed
"Well I must say that you are very privileged. They only do that to Legolas and Ro"
"I feel privileged. It is one thing to see you like this but to feel them kick is another. It makes them seem more...real"
She rolled her eyes,
"Yes, I know exactly what you mean, the first time they kicked I nearly fell off the bed. It feels so strange. And it does make them seem more real"
"Can we go to dinner, I'm starving"
Nodding he turned around and took her hand.
"You are not starving"
"Yes I am, I'm eating for three and that's no easy task"
A snowball sailed past them and struck the tree that they were stood next to.
Thalia could not see who it was but Glorfindel's sharp eyes quickly found the culprits.
"Elladan, Haldir get over here"
Sheepishly the two made their way over to the family.
"Are we interrupting something?"
Haldir said with a raised eyebrow.
"No oh arrogant one"
Thalia answered with a smirk.
"It is a good thing that you are with child little sister"
She smirked at him, knowing full well that he wouldn't do anything. Softening her expression she stepped forward and hugged him. Putting an arm round her waist Elladan and Haldir made their way towards the house, Glorfindel shook his head, greatly amused at the light heartedness of the three young elves.
Dinner passed slowly, the air pulsed with excitement at the news of the near arrival of the new members of the household. Many congratulations and blessings were passed to the couple, who sat beaming at the table.
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"All I'm saying is that you shouldn't change everything"
"I want to be there"
"Yes but it will take hours or even days, and we don't know when I'll go into labour"
"I can give my apologies to Elrohir so that I can be with you"
Thalia sighed and sat down on the bed with her head in her hands. It had been an ongoing argument for the past hour. Legolas wanted to make sure that he would be here when she went into labour but Thalia didn't want that. She was feeling smothered, everybody wanted to be there. They had the best of intentions but it was hard enough thinking about the actual birth before people actually came into the picture.
Legolas paced the room restlessly.
"Legolas there is no need for you to change your plans now, really"
She said wearily.
"No, I shall speak to Elrohir tomorrow morn, he wi..."
"I can't do this. I don't care anymore. I don't care who's doing what when where and how. They can stuff it. I have enough things to worry about other than where you'll be or where I'll be for that matter. I just don't care!"
She screamed at him, her face just inches from his.
As he looked down at his distraught wife it suddenly occurred to him. She looked so small, she stood shorter than him and her bulging stomach only served to make her seem more vulnerable at the moment. Her blue eyes were violet with worry and panic. A panic which he had not seen.
He stepped forward and enclosed her as best her could within the safety of his arms, a place where nothing could touch her.
She let herself go and the tears of frustration poured out of her in what seemed like rivers.
Legolas stood feeling much the same, he could feel her emotions but as of late her emotions had spiralled out of control and it was hard to know what was genuine and what was simply an outburst.
His eyes became clear and he smiled. She had quietened and stood content in his embrace. He could feel the bulge of her stomach and the swell of her breast and felt humbled that she was carrying his children, a feeling that had amazed him many times over the past year.
"Shh melamin. What is it?"
She sniffed and tightened her grip on his tunic.
"I'm scared"
He smiled, knowing what she was speaking of but letting her say it, she had to say it before they could talk about it.
"I'm frightened of the birth, the pain, and what will happen if something goes wrong and then when they're born, what do I do, what if they don't like me or I'm a bad mother?"
He chuckled and pulled her closer
"They will love you, they already know you and love you remember"
She nodded feeling a little better.
"And, it is inevitable that the birth will be painful, but I will be there with you do not worry. You will be fine. We will be fine. And within a few weeks we will have our babes in our arms"
She stepped back and grinned at him before grabbing his collar and bringing him down to her level.
"I love you Legolas Greenleaf"
He grinned and captured her lips with his.
They broke away, each feeling better having shared feelings.
Silently they undressed and slid into bed.
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Thalia lay awake in her husband's arms, listening to his steady breathing as he slept. She had lain awake for hours trying to get her mind off of the stomach ache that had been tormenting her since dinner.
Sighing she turned over and threw off the covers to cool herself down. She felt herself slowly drifting into sleep, and then she woke again when she felt another ache.
Turning her head towards Legolas she studied his peaceful features, he looked tranquil as the firelight dancing on his pale skin. Since she regularly went to the bathroom during the night, Legolas had insisted that they sleep with a blazing fire. Hoping that she would be able to make the journey to the bathroom without falling over anything she rose from the bed, careful not to wake Legolas.
Wincing as the ache got worse when she stood, she made her way to the bathroom, lighting a candle on the way.
She stood in the bathroom bent over the sink hoping that she would just vomit and get it over with. It was probably something that she had eaten at dinner that her stomach disagreed with.
She splashed her face with water, deciding that her stomach just was not going to cooperate with her. Making her way towards the door she stopped suddenly and then felt a gush of water run down her legs and splash onto the floor.
With a disbelieving expression she looked at the puddle on the floor.
"Uh oh, I didn't see that one coming"
Uh- *hugs back* I'm so glad you liked it- hope you like this one just as much
A.H.Smith- isn't he sooo sweet as daddy to be- I have lots of that in store
Immortalwizardelf-fan- I couldn't resist
Angelhair- your poor mom- thanks
Aelia O'Hession- Well I'm just glad that you like my stuff- and you've reviewed now so all is forgiven *hug*
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"Elrond I am fine, please can I leave now?"
"Thalia, silence your tongue and let Elrond do what he needs to"
Glorfindel told her from his place beside the bed she was sat on in the healing wing.
She stuck her tongue out at him but lay down and let Elrond examine her.
She had felt faint and Glorfindel had rushed her to Elrond immediately, and to Elrond's annoyance she had protested against his examination. She wanted to move into her new house with Legolas and she knew that there was no way Elrond would let her do so now.
She had only a few days until the birth of their children and she was fat and grumpy and extremely annoyed.
Glorfindel and Haldir had arrived two weeks earlier to help prepare everything. Haldir and Elladan had done a wonderful job making two beautiful cribs for the babies. And Arwen had help make blankets and get everything organised. She was glad to have everybody around her, it made everything seem much easier, and until today everything had been running smoothly.
She grimaced as Elrond pressed a little too hard on a tender spot on her stomach.
Glorfindel stood amused by the emotions that flickered on his daughters face. Amusement, annoyance, irritation, love, contemplation and panic showed clearly on her features, her eyes brimmed with raw emotion.
Elrond quickly finished his examination and allowed her to sit up, unfortunately she couldn't sit up on her own so her adar had to help her.
"It seems as though you could have two new additions to your family any day now"
Thalia nodded a slight look of panic on her face.
"Do not worry, the pain will be worth it"
Glorfindel laughed.
"Shut up you it isn't funny"
She rose from the bed and kissed Elrond on the cheek before leaving the room.
The two elves stood with smiles on their face.
"She will make a wonderful mother, and Legolas will make a wonderful father"
"Indeed they will. She is frightened Glorfindel. Reassure her as only a father can do" Elrond said as he clasped his friend on the shoulder. Glorfindel nodded and went after his daughter.
"Where are we headed?" Thalia asked
"The gardens, the fresh air will help you"
She nodded and grasped his arm tightly. The winter had well and truly arrived, the ground was covered in a thick sheet of snow and only a few flowers remained. The trees were bare and the branches sparkled where frost still stuck to them.
Thalia drew her thick cloak around her shoulders to keep in the warmth as they walked.
"You are frightened"
"You say that as if it's a bad thing"
They both laughed,
"Yeah I'm frightened, but then again I'm no stranger to pain, and at least at the end of it I get two gorgeous elflings"
Glorfindel frowned at her words, his gaze fixed on the statues that lined the path they were walking. He felt the sharpness of the wind and heard the very light crunch of the snow beneath their feet.
"You will be fine, I cannot say that Legolas will ever be the same after seeing his beloved in such a state, husbands see the worst of their wives during childbirth"
Thalia laughed at the image of Legolas rocking himself back and forth in a corner.
"Aww, poor him"
She said, still laughing.
"I am glad you find it so funny"
She simply shook her head. Suddenly she stopped, a hand rested on her large stomach and her eyes were wide with wonder.
"Adar, come here"
She grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach. His face lit up as he felt the babes kick sharply against his hand.
They both laughed
"Well I must say that you are very privileged. They only do that to Legolas and Ro"
"I feel privileged. It is one thing to see you like this but to feel them kick is another. It makes them seem more...real"
She rolled her eyes,
"Yes, I know exactly what you mean, the first time they kicked I nearly fell off the bed. It feels so strange. And it does make them seem more real"
"Can we go to dinner, I'm starving"
Nodding he turned around and took her hand.
"You are not starving"
"Yes I am, I'm eating for three and that's no easy task"
A snowball sailed past them and struck the tree that they were stood next to.
Thalia could not see who it was but Glorfindel's sharp eyes quickly found the culprits.
"Elladan, Haldir get over here"
Sheepishly the two made their way over to the family.
"Are we interrupting something?"
Haldir said with a raised eyebrow.
"No oh arrogant one"
Thalia answered with a smirk.
"It is a good thing that you are with child little sister"
She smirked at him, knowing full well that he wouldn't do anything. Softening her expression she stepped forward and hugged him. Putting an arm round her waist Elladan and Haldir made their way towards the house, Glorfindel shook his head, greatly amused at the light heartedness of the three young elves.
Dinner passed slowly, the air pulsed with excitement at the news of the near arrival of the new members of the household. Many congratulations and blessings were passed to the couple, who sat beaming at the table.
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"All I'm saying is that you shouldn't change everything"
"I want to be there"
"Yes but it will take hours or even days, and we don't know when I'll go into labour"
"I can give my apologies to Elrohir so that I can be with you"
Thalia sighed and sat down on the bed with her head in her hands. It had been an ongoing argument for the past hour. Legolas wanted to make sure that he would be here when she went into labour but Thalia didn't want that. She was feeling smothered, everybody wanted to be there. They had the best of intentions but it was hard enough thinking about the actual birth before people actually came into the picture.
Legolas paced the room restlessly.
"Legolas there is no need for you to change your plans now, really"
She said wearily.
"No, I shall speak to Elrohir tomorrow morn, he wi..."
"I can't do this. I don't care anymore. I don't care who's doing what when where and how. They can stuff it. I have enough things to worry about other than where you'll be or where I'll be for that matter. I just don't care!"
She screamed at him, her face just inches from his.
As he looked down at his distraught wife it suddenly occurred to him. She looked so small, she stood shorter than him and her bulging stomach only served to make her seem more vulnerable at the moment. Her blue eyes were violet with worry and panic. A panic which he had not seen.
He stepped forward and enclosed her as best her could within the safety of his arms, a place where nothing could touch her.
She let herself go and the tears of frustration poured out of her in what seemed like rivers.
Legolas stood feeling much the same, he could feel her emotions but as of late her emotions had spiralled out of control and it was hard to know what was genuine and what was simply an outburst.
His eyes became clear and he smiled. She had quietened and stood content in his embrace. He could feel the bulge of her stomach and the swell of her breast and felt humbled that she was carrying his children, a feeling that had amazed him many times over the past year.
"Shh melamin. What is it?"
She sniffed and tightened her grip on his tunic.
"I'm scared"
He smiled, knowing what she was speaking of but letting her say it, she had to say it before they could talk about it.
"I'm frightened of the birth, the pain, and what will happen if something goes wrong and then when they're born, what do I do, what if they don't like me or I'm a bad mother?"
He chuckled and pulled her closer
"They will love you, they already know you and love you remember"
She nodded feeling a little better.
"And, it is inevitable that the birth will be painful, but I will be there with you do not worry. You will be fine. We will be fine. And within a few weeks we will have our babes in our arms"
She stepped back and grinned at him before grabbing his collar and bringing him down to her level.
"I love you Legolas Greenleaf"
He grinned and captured her lips with his.
They broke away, each feeling better having shared feelings.
Silently they undressed and slid into bed.
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Thalia lay awake in her husband's arms, listening to his steady breathing as he slept. She had lain awake for hours trying to get her mind off of the stomach ache that had been tormenting her since dinner.
Sighing she turned over and threw off the covers to cool herself down. She felt herself slowly drifting into sleep, and then she woke again when she felt another ache.
Turning her head towards Legolas she studied his peaceful features, he looked tranquil as the firelight dancing on his pale skin. Since she regularly went to the bathroom during the night, Legolas had insisted that they sleep with a blazing fire. Hoping that she would be able to make the journey to the bathroom without falling over anything she rose from the bed, careful not to wake Legolas.
Wincing as the ache got worse when she stood, she made her way to the bathroom, lighting a candle on the way.
She stood in the bathroom bent over the sink hoping that she would just vomit and get it over with. It was probably something that she had eaten at dinner that her stomach disagreed with.
She splashed her face with water, deciding that her stomach just was not going to cooperate with her. Making her way towards the door she stopped suddenly and then felt a gush of water run down her legs and splash onto the floor.
With a disbelieving expression she looked at the puddle on the floor.
"Uh oh, I didn't see that one coming"