Life had gradually begun to return to normal for the two Royals. They had moved back into their own chambers and for the past month life had been good. The twin's had been returned to them, although it had been agreed that as Legolas was still struggling to consume whole meals, that they should have a nurse and also be bottle fed.
Legolas had managed to gain some weight, but more often than not he could be found hunting for a tunic that would fit. He was still far too thin for Aragorn's liking, but he was sure that there would be no long term risks that would endanger his health, or at least they hoped not.
Aragorn had questioned his husband over the identity of women from the court, who had been spreading gossip. But Legolas refused to tell anyone as far as he was concerned the last thing he needed at present was for more people to be arguing and such, around him.
Two weeks ago, the two sets of grown twins had made their way back to their respective Kingdoms and had been able to report on their return that all was well.
Arwen was in full swing preparing for and planning her wedding day. She and Elardion had tried to think of places where they would want to get married, but could reach no decision. Neither of them had wanted to be married in either Rivendell or Eryn Lasgalen, that way it would not seem as if they favoured one realm above the other.
Instead they had both agreed that they would like to marry in the courtyard of Gondor so that they could have the ceremony under the stars. Elrond would perform the ceremony so that they could marry in the way of Elves and not as men as Legolas and Aragorn had been forced to do.
Arwen had been fitted for her dress and Elardion had been outfitted by the Elven tailors as well. Thranduil and Elrond seemed to be trying their best to outdo the other. Aragorn had whispered that they should be the mother's of the couple, not the father's. He then had to explain how human Mother's of the married couple would try to out do each other with their outfits. Legolas had found that to be quite amusing. It also left Legolas with the job of trying to distract the pair so that Arwen and Elardion could make the decisions as they wanted them to be.
That was why he found him self out in the garden's with them one day. He was trying to not scream as they walked around the garden. The two Lord's were still arguing about which flower arrangements they should have.
"The red and white would look far nicer in that dingy little courtyard than anything else." Elrond's tone was thoughtful as he looked around him.
"But the blues and green leafs would hide all the mould and moss that is climbing the walls." Thranduil frowned at his friend.
Legolas could not help but interrupt indignant at what he had just heard. "Excuse me just for one moment here. Would you please stop insulting my home? I find it incredibly rude that you have no respect for it and all the work I have put in to turn this courtyard into what you call a 'dingy little courtyard full of moss and mould'!"
Thranduil was surprised at Legolas' outburst. They had just been talking about the flowers for the wedding and he would admit that they had made a few barbed comments at the state of the Citadel, but he had not noticed that Legolas was getting angry about it.
"If you will excuse me, Ada, Lord Elrond I think I would like to go and see my 'dingy' garden. Please do not follow me."
Legolas strode off leaving behind two rather bumbled lords in his wake. Legolas did indeed go to the gardens and was soon sitting beneath one of his favourite trees.
He conversed quietly with his friend, talking about the children and the upcoming ceremony. He was shaken out of his near trance when he heard the approach of several people. In some ironic twist he found him self in the same position as a month and a half ago, with the 'ladies' of Gondor sitting nearby and talking.
"Have you heard? Apparently the King has been neglecting his duties ever sine he returned from his trip to Rohan. The Steward has taken over complete control of the Realm." Legolas could not see who had spoken but he recognised the voice.
"Really? There are rumours that the King and Prince are in the process of breaking up. That is why they are spending so much time together so that they can try and fix their marriage." Legolas felt tears running down his cheek and the tree was whispering sweet reassurances to him.
Then the voice of the young Lady that Legolas remembered as being his protector spoke up. "It is most horrid that you speak like this. I am sure that the Royal family is perfectly happy and if they are not I do not think it is any of your business."
Legolas chose that moment to make his own presence known and he stood revealing him self to them. He was stopped from making any biting comments by the arrival of Aragorn behind him. "My Ladies."
The four women jumped and stared at the Prince and King who had suddenly appeared beside them. "I advise you to stop this gossiping. It is extremely rude and very common. Now go." His voice was cold.
The four ladies left as quickly as they could, but not quite as quickly as they needed to. For the tree gave them one parting shot to show its anger at them upsetting its Prince. It let a half formed, hard nut and shell fall on the head of the first Lady who had spoken.
Aragorn turned to find Legolas sitting on the ground laughing out loud. "Aragorn I was about to deal with that, I did not need your intervention." Legolas tried to stop the giggles that wanted to break out at the thought of the looks on the four faces.
"I know you did. But am I not allowed to be angry at the ones who hurt My Angels feelings?"
Legolas blushed at the King as he sank to the ground next to him. "I love you Aragorn." They kissed. The couple had been spending a great deal of time together lately and as a result they were even closer than they had been.
Legolas ran his hand through Aragorn's hair. They then lay down together on the grass under the tree, kissing deeply.
They broke apart before hugging each other close. They remained in this position for two hours, until a laugh made them look up. They saw four faces watching them from behind a bush.
"'Dan, Ro, 'Vo and 'Nor. Just what are you doing spying on us?" Aragorn teased, trying to sound angry.
Nolvo actually looked slightly shamefaced when he answered. "Well, currently we were watching you two kiss and cuddle. But we were supposed to come out and tell you that the evening meal is ready and Ada wants both there."
Aragorn stood and pulled Legolas to his feet. He then wrapped his arms around Legolas' waist and they slowly made their way into the dining chamber. Neither of them had realised it was getting to be so late.
Both sets of Twin's started to make kissing noises behind their backs and Legolas turned around and glared at them. "If you are all so lonely that you have to watch others showing their love, then I know of some single women who may be very interested in you."
He then moved further away with Aragorn, but stopped and kissed each other deeply again, before turning and laughing at their outraged brothers.
Legolas threw his head back in mirth and it was then that Aragorn realised that Legolas looked much more like his former self that he could finally begin to believe that Legolas was healing.
Arm in arm they made their way into the evening meal.
As they approached the great hall Legolas began to shake slightly. At times he still heard the voice that teased and taunted him, he did not overly enjoy eating, but he did it. The only way he could get through this was by thinking of his darling children, Laireloth and Estalado. But he also thought of the children that were yet to come.
"It is well, Melleth-nin, it is to be just the family tonight." Legolas sighed at hearing this before looking down he realised that neither of them were dressed suitably for the meal. They were both wearing old clothes and they had stains on from sitting in the dirt and grass earlier.
Telling Aragorn this, he had to smile at the others comment. "Do you care?" This left Legolas laughing and shaking his head.
The family minus the twins were waiting patiently, even if Thranduil and Elrond were giving each other evil looks across the table. The door opened and the twins came in struggling to contain their laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" Lomion asked from the seat beside his father.
Not answering Elladan went over to one side of the door and quietly pulled it open. Standing there was Aragorn and Legolas.
Legolas had his arms around the King's neck. Aragorn had his arms on the thin waists of the Prince; their lips were sealed as they kissed each other passionately.
The laughing made both of them jump and move apart. Legolas blushed and buried his head on his husband's shoulder.
Arwen and Elardion watching their brothers had moved slightly closer to each other and were discreetly kissing as everyone else was distracted by the married couple.
Thranduil seeing this frowned. "Arwen and Elardion, Legolas and Aragorn are married; therefore we have no say over what they do. But you we can and will do. There will be no kissing in public until you are married."
Elrond added his agreement to this. Everyone was amazed as this had been the first time they had agreed on anything in many days.
Legolas and Aragorn moved to the table and gracefully took their seats.
Aragorn smiled and talking to Legolas said. "Perhaps we should just send them to Rohan and ask Eomer to put them in our room." Legolas burst out into delighted laughter.
Finally he stopped laughing enough to reply. "Or to the lake?" This time both king and Prince consort laughed.
Elrohir raised an eyebrow quizzically in perfect imitation; it also looked rather scary, of his father. "And why are a bed and a lake so funny?" He asked trying to look for the entire world as if he was not interested in this as well as aloof. He failed miserably and rather wonderfully.
"Umm, well, it started when we were on the quest of the Ring. We had our first kiss beside a lake and then in the Edoras there were not enough rooms. Legolas and I had to share a room and I well… I insinuated to some people that Legolas and I were sleeping together at the time."
"Some people? Aragorn it was the entire court of Rohan!"
The couple laughed again and the family soon joined in as the others in the room pictured the situation.
Leaning over his chair Legolas pressed his lips to Aragorn's and the couple began their display once again.
This time it was Lomion who complained. "Legolas, Estel please we are trying to eat here."
"You are just jealous, Lomion we need to see about finding you a wife." Legolas laughed. "I know many of the Women of the court are very taken with you."
Lomion blushed and lowered his head. "I am fine as I am thank you. I do not need to be set up by you."
Legolas laughed again and then began to check out the food on the table. Looking for anything that took his fancy. Normally he ate only fruits, vegetables and small amounts of meat as that was all he felt safe eating. But today there was a delicious looking chocolate cake that was just sitting at the end of the table and was begging to be eaten. Licking his lips, Legolas realised that he really wanted a piece of it.
Aragorn saw where Legolas was looking and handed him a plate before cutting him a large piece of the cake.
Elladan laughed at this. "Legolas, I know that you were slightly spoilt when you were younger. But you are meant to have the main meal and then the desert." The other three twins laughed at this and Legolas scowled.
He pushed the plate away from him. Legolas saw the concerned faces of his brothers and their best friends. Slyly sniffing, he picked at a salad with his fork. The twins all glanced at each other concerned at the silence that had come over Legolas.
The four stood and approached the young Elf and handed him the piece of cake. "Oh, Leafie it does not matter eat what you want." Nolvo exclaimed.
The cake had been brought into Legolas' range and quick as lightning he picked it up and slammed it into the faces of Alcarnor and Elrohir whom were standing next to each other.
"I have just remembered I never got my own back on you for what you did at the children's christening." He said proudly, laughing at the stunned looks that the pair wore.
Hi everyone. Thank you for reviewing. And I fear to tell you that this may be he last chapter of the story. No promises as their may be more but I need some inspiration so if anyone has any thought or ideas as to what direction this story should go please please tell me in either a review or email me.
Halimanya: Trust me enjoy year ten while you can those GCSE's come along all to son. What subjects are you taking.
Isildwen: Was this fluff enough for you. If you read Once Upon A Time you would notice tat the chapters alternate between fluff and Angst because my co writer MCross does the angst and I love fluff.
Luna Love good : Thanks.
Jedi-Bant As long as you keep updating To speak with ones hands. I love that. And thanks.
Larnia Thanks I will try to update as regular as possible. I promise that there will be no really long gaps properly no longer than a week if I can help it.
Triptych : Oh poor you. I hate it when that happens. How old are your kids?
Knight Kenobi of Eryn Lasgalen Thanks glad you liked.
LittleCrazy1: He will still be happy but I hate writing Legolas in pain.
Pointy-eared-elfs: Glad you like it. Once I am finished this series there will be loads of kiddies running around.
Wanda : I can never hear that to much
The-Serious-Padfoot: Thanks I will try
bradleigh: Well it would be in a different universe to this one if that makes sense. I can not say any more but one of our fav characters will be in for a rough time. No idea when I will get round to writing it. I generally have hundreds of ideas and no time to write them.
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