Disclaimer; Think about it do I look old and dead. No. Then they are not mine.

Thanks for the hundredth time to Shell my wonderful beta and more importantly a wonderful friend and co writer.

Legolas tried to stifle a yawn shaking his head minutely, hoping above hope that all present in the room would be too engrossed in the case set before the King to notice him attempting to nap, even if it was in the extraordinarily uncomfortable throne.

Aragorn sat beside him holding on to his pale thin hand. The couple held court every month. This was when the people of Gondor could come and talk to the Royals about any problems they may have, be it with their taxes or any disputes with their neighbours. At least here they could be fairly judged.

Normally, Legolas liked nothing more than to meet the people of Gondor, but today all he wanted to do was sleep. It had been a week since the happy breakfast with Aragorn and they had had no more time than that to simply be together.

Legolas fidgeted in his seat, trying to find a more comfortable position on the unforgiving seat. Aragorn leant over and whispered in his ear. "Legolas, darling, if all you are going to do is shift and yawn for the entire length of this session perhaps you should leave and go and see your family." Legolas' family had arrived the day before. Apart from Drowlin everyone had come to attend the twins christening.

Legolas and Aragorn had taken the opportunity to break some extremely bad news to them. The news that Laireloth and Elastaldo were mortal, due to the nature of the potion given to Legolas to alter his memory by Drowlin a few months ago.

Thranduil had been distraught at this news, knowing it could mean his Grandchildren would only live for decades not the centuries or millennia as he had always hoped.

Legolas nodded and stood. He left the room, quietly. As he went he could hear the whispering begin behind his back.

The people of Gondor had taken to discussing his condition. It was obvious to all that he was constantly tired and his hair cut unevenly and looking dull. They knew the Prince Consort had had problems while he and the King had been travelling but the rumours were flying as to what had actually happened.

Legolas woke lazily the next morning, warm and comfortable. So comfortable that he did not want to move. He lazily opened one eye, before sitting bolt up right in bed. They were going to be late! He and Aragorn were going to be late for their own children's christening! It had been decided that as the twins were to be raised as the Prince and Princess of Gondor, they would be christened in the way common to mortals.

He shook Aragorn's shoulder to wake him, the look of horror on his face sending Legolas into a fit of giggles, once recovered they began to get ready for the day ahead. First, Legolas gave the twins their morning bath, making extra sure that they were clean.

Just as Legolas was drying Laireloth, there was a knock on the door. Aragorn went to answer it and when Legolas walked into the receiving portion of their room, he found his husband talking to Elrond and his own father.

Smiling, Legolas greeted them as he looked through the cupboards for the christening outfits he had had made for the occasion.

Elrond and Thranduil had each picked up a twin and started to coo and cluck in baby talk to the twins while Legolas sorted out a bag for the day adding extra clothes, just in case. The two proud Grandfather's had offered to look after the twins so that the couple could get themselves ready and run a last minute check of all the details for the ceremony.

Legolas handed the baby bag to his father, and then lightly kissed both children and Elrond on his cheek before squeezing his Ada's arm.

The doting Grandfather's left, leaving Legolas to smile at Aragorn. "Those two are going to be very spoilt if we are not too careful." Even as he said it Aragorn could only smile.

Legolas nodded his agreement and lent over to kiss his husband. Once they had devoured the breakfast that had been sent from the kitchens. Then it was time for them to get ready. It may have started off as a good idea to save time, but sharing the bath turned out to be less than a good idea; certain activities made them later than ever.

It was a very cheerful Legolas who searched his wardrobe for something to wear. Pulling out two outfits he held them against him while he looked in the mirror. "What one do you think I should wear, Darling?"

Aragorn looked critically at the two outfits. One was a green tunic with brown leggings, it would show Legolas' shape and make him look good, but it did not seem special enough for the occasion.

The other, was a floor length robe of pale blue. It would compliment Legolas' eyes and make him look absolutely gorgeous. Aragorn told him so and Legolas immediately slipped it on. He readjusted the long flowing sleeves so that they would not get in the way and began to comb and braid what was left of his normally flowing locks.

Turning to ask Aragorn if he should wear his hair up or down, he caught his first sight of Aragorn's outfit. He was wearing a tight black tunic with matching leggings. On the front of the tunic was embroidered the white tree of Gondor.

Their eyes met and not a word needed to be said, as the love and attraction was obvious between the two.

Kissing quickly but passionately, they set off on their way to Aragorn's study to meet with the Fellowship and their friends.

The first sight they saw as they entered the room was their Father's cradling the children. The twins were wearing white gowns of a soft, silky material, embroidered on gold around the collars were leaves. They looked adorable.

Aragorn smiled at all their friends and family before saying to Legolas. "Are the twins not adorable, my Love?"

Before Legolas could reply, Elladan, Alcarnor, Elrohir and Nolvo all answered in tune. "Thank you!" Legolas laughed and shook his head at their antics, and accepted Laireloth from his father in law.

Turning away from the others, Legolas gave his daughter the first feed of the day before moving onto his son.

The hobbits were all smiling at the two sets of adult twins. Merry and Pippin had discovered that both sets were known for their mischief making and they were already working on ways to become involved in the fun.

Aragorn noticed the silent conversation that was being exchanged between the four and silently moved to stand beside them. His tone was low and serious. "I am warning you, if there is a single problem during the ceremony I will be coming and looking for you. I will hold the four of you solely to blame and I will punish you as much as I can." He did not notice the amused looks being sent his way from the rest of the room.

Elladan turned to his foster brother a look of hurt on his fair face. "Estel, you wound us. What do you think we would do? Ruin our niece and nephews special day? We would never do that." Three nods agreed with him.

Aragorn raised one eyebrow and looked over to where his Father and Father in law stood. Both backed up the King.

Legolas made every one jump as he let out an enormous yawn.

Frodo laughed outright. "Legolas, you just woke up, how can you be sleepy already?"

Legolas had sat down on one of the overstuffed couches next to Faramir. He opened one eye to give Frodo an evil look.

"Frodo, I had to get up at least ten times last night to feed, change and generally soothe the twins. Believe me; they do not like me getting too much sleep."

"Oh. Why is Aragorn not tired then?"

"Aragorn, unlike me, does not have to get up and move around in the middle of the night. Yes, he wakes up, but he just rolls over and goes straight back to sleep. I have to spend maybe fifteen minutes dealing with one of the babies, then just as I'm getting back off to sleep, the other wakes up." There was no rancour in his tone, just fact.

The others in the room laughed as Aragorn blushed. "I offer to help, but Legolas does not let me."

Lomion looked at his baby brother. "Aw, our little Leaf has turned into a mother hen."

Sam looked up from where he was quietly talking to Eowyn. "What do you mean Mother hen?"

"Well, it is what happens when a mother becomes overly protective of their children. Legolas has it; he does not like anyone other himself looking after his children." Lomion patiently explained.

Legolas blushed and buried his head in his hands; his muffled voice could just be heard. "I love them, I like looking after them. I just feel so tired all the time."

Thranduil stood and made his way over to his son and hugged him. "It is well, Little One, your Mother was exactly the same until the day she died. She would not let me get a nurse for any of you; she insisted that she would do it herself. But you, little One, she would not let any other females within five feet of you."

Legolas smiled and Aragorn announced to the room that it was time to go to the chapel.

The two baby twins were once again picked up by their Grandfathers and they made their way from the room first. Behind them were Legolas and Aragorn, holding hands they kissed lightly and made their way to the church.

The assorted Aunt's and Uncles followed behind. Arwen and Eowyn were holding two boxes that they were attempting to hide from Legolas and Aragorn.

"You realise, Faramir, that they will never willingly wear these." Arwen's whisper was low.

"Of course I do. But they have to." Faramir's response was equally quiet.

Frodo and the other Hobbits sat near to the front of the church; Gimli was just in front of them along with the royal couples siblings. Eowyn and Faramir were in the back of the church along with the grandparents and parents of the children.

There was to be a procession after the christening as this was the first time the children would be announced to the public as heirs to the crown. Faramir, though, was in the middle of arguing with Aragorn about the dratted crowns.

"You have to wear them. You are the King and Prince Consort." Faramir's voice was emphatic.

"I do not care, I hate that thing." Aragorn's tone matched Faramir's.

Finally, Legolas stepped in. "We are late getting started and this stupid argument is only making us later than ever. I will wear mine, even if Aragorn will not wear his."

Legolas picked up his crown and placed it on his own head. Aragorn gave his husband a shamed faced look before he too, relented and put his crown on.

"Good, now can we start?" Asked Legolas. At everyone's nod a signal was given and the group of musicians began to start playing.

First Faramir and Eowyn left the room to be announced, swiftly followed by Elrond and Thranduil carrying the children.

Finally, came Legolas and Aragorn. For once Legolas was introduced first. "His Royal highness Prince of Mirkwood and Prince Consort of Gondor Legolas Telcontar Thranduillion. Mother to the heirs of Gondor. Also, King Elessar of Gondor, father of the heirs of Gondor."

They walked out, holding hands, ready to introduce their children to the world.

tbc

Destiny-Girl: I think they are to. I do not think that you should criticise the children they are sweet and it was a sequel to a MPREG so it would be hard for the kids to disappear.

Wanda: Thanks I love A/L but I guess if you have read my stories you will guess that.

Legolas19: Glad you. There will be a major twist in the plot soon.

Triptych: Actually I have no idea about how mums feel or much about kids. I am sixteen so I am relying on MCross to inform me if I get anything wrong. If there is something you think I have wrong please tell me so I can correct it.

angelbird12241: Heres your update and I hope you like it as well.

bradleigh: I thought why only bring some of the family when I could bring them all. But I admit three sets of twins is fun.

Jeanne : I am coming to that eventually. Give me some time.

sexy-as-ron: Thanks I will update as quickly as possible but I have all my other stories to work on and I have been neglecting some.

inumoon3: No this is continuing but I have some one shots coming out as soon as I can write them.

ak-stinger: well if I let them have an easy time of it would be no fun would it.

Halimanya: Yep keep reviewing cause my heads gone down in the last few day. You confused MCross badly tough she read my reviews and got freaked out by us talking about my head inflating.

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Love ya. And like Dude get a life dude.

Okay thanks for reviewing and please keep going from the looks this is going to do better than happily Ever After and that would be good.

I have an entire series of stories planned out to fit this world I am creating so far in Chronological order there is

Once Upon A Time

Five Kisses

Not Perfect but Nearly

Happily Ever after

And this one.

I have lots of ideas and I am taking this one in a direction no one will imagine. If you guess you win a prize.

Loads of love

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