The morning was bright with no clouds in the sky. The sky itself was a beautiful shade of blue and it seemed to be the perfect summer's day. Forecast was for similar for the wedding day, which was to be held the next day. The White City was prepared for the festivities. Birds flew high in the sky their chirps clear for all to see. Trees with their green leaves waving in the slight cooling breeze seemed to add to the serene air.
Legolas pulled a pale blue robe over his head and quickly pulling it straight before eyeing his reflection critically. He had had the robe made for this special day weeks ago. He had been a lot thinner then, but it still looked good and he felt extremely confident.
Turning to his husband he asked. "Aragorn, does this look alright for tomorrow?"
The frown on Aragorn's face worried him. "Legolas, I do not think that you should wear that for the wedding."
The Elf's face fell rapidly. "Oh." He started to remove the tunic, thinking if he had something in his wardrobe that would do for him to wear. A hand halted his movements.
"I do not think you should wear it because you are not supposed to outshine the bride on her wedding day." Aragorn wrapped his arms around his love and nuzzled the pale neck. "You are too gorgeous for words.
Legolas could not stop the blush that flooded his face. "And you are too handsome to speak of it. I love you, you know that, right?"
"And I have told you that you are gorgeous."
"Not in the last three seconds." The couple kissed and laughed. Legolas carefully took of the robe and hung it in the wardrobe ready for the next day. He then left the chamber to bathe and change into a sleeping robe.
Aragorn sat down on the wide bed having already changed. He could not believe just how far they had come. He could still remember the feeling of Legolas' lips against his for the first time. They had always been friends but he was so glad that they had admitted their true feelings for each other.
Legolas would be celebrating their second wedding anniversary in two weeks time and then the twin's birthday. The way that Legolas was talking about children maybe another child would soon be coming. All in all life was good.
Aragorn lay down on the bed and felt his eyes droop with exhaustion. He and Legolas had been frantically planning and scheduling for weeks, trying to fit in their work around the planning of the wedding and trying to free up some spare time for their anniversary. It had been so hectic.
He was quickly brought back to attention when he heard Legolas come out of the bath chamber. He looked up expecting to see his husband's bright smile, but instead he saw a white lace robe. There was Legolas standing, leaning against the door frame wearing the robe he had been given by Eomer.
The silk clung to the thin body and made Legolas look magnificent. "Where did you get that?" He managed to gulp staring at Legolas open mouthed.
"I found it in your bag along with the manacles. I thought we could play with those at a later date, but this will do for now." The King's head nodded and Legolas pounced onto his husband.
The next morning Legolas and Aragorn were exhausted from their night's activities and they did not wake up at their normal time. In the end Lomion was elected to go and wake the couple. He knocked on the door and pushing it open he saw the two lying in bed practically wrapped around each other. Legolas had his head resting against his husband's bare chest.
He made his way further into the chamber intent on rousing the couple when he slipped, landing on the floor with a thud. This jolt woke both Legolas and Aragorn. They laughed seeing Lomion sitting on the floor. That was until the blond caught sight of what his brother was currently holding.
It was the negligee. Lomion looked at it and then dropped it as if it was burning hot. He looked at Legolas eyes wide. "You wore that? But it is so…"
He trailed off as Aragorn broke in. "Actually, I wore it."
Lomion blanched before fleeing the chamber throwing a hasty sentence over his shoulder. "You are both needed."
As soon as he was out of earshot, the two royals almost broke into hysterics.
"Why did you lie to him?" Legolas finally managed to ask through his laughter, tears running down his face.
Aragorn just shrugged an evil grin in place. "I just wanted to see his expression."
It had been decided that breakfast the morning of the wedding would be a family affair. It would be nice to spend some peaceful and quality time ahead of the wedding.
Legolas and Aragorn finally joined their family in the big dining chamber. Unlike human marriages the bride and groom would spend the entire day together before being married under the stars. This was the way of elves.
The pair sat down and immediately the family began to eat and talk merrily. Lomion kept his face down and refused to look at either his youngest brother or his life long friend. The King and Prince were struggling to contain their mirth.
Thranduil noticed this and he was suspicious, he asked. "What is wrong, Lomion?"
The only answer he got was a mumble about lace and floor.
It was Aragorn who filled the King of Eryn Lasgalen in. "Well, Lomion came into our chamber to wake us up and he slipped on some clothes that we must have forgotten on the floor." Thranduil raised an eyebrow at this, he knew how meticulous Legolas was and leaving clothes on the floor was very unlike him. "The clothes that he slipped on just happened to be that gift that Eomer gave me when we were in Rohan, I am sure that you remember?"
Thranduil let a strangled laugh, smiling.
The four would give no more information on the subject no matter how hard the two sets of twins begged. And they begged.
After the morning meal the Elves and one man split off into groups. Arwen and Elardion went with their fathers so that they could spend sometime speaking about their new lives. The twin's checked on the last minute details and Lomion hurried after them half wanting to make sure that they did not plan anything to ruin the day and half not wanting to be alone with the married couple.
Legolas laughed as he watched his brother hurry away. "I think we may have broken Lomion for good this time."
"He has survived far more than this. Like the time when you were little and you decided to run around the palace naked and then you stole his clothes when he went swimming in the pond, just so that he would have to do the same."
Legolas had to laugh at Aragorn's words. "I did, did I not? I have no idea how you all put up with me back then."
"We out up with you because we knew perfectly well just how wonderful you would turn out to be." Aragorn kissed the Prince and the pair made their way towards the kitchen to check on the food and maybe to eat some of it too…
Elardion and Arwen sat next to each other holding hands on the couch in the library with their father's facing them. They had endured a half an hour of endless chatter and both were bored out of their minds.
Elrond sensed this and decided to talk about the real issue at hand. "Thranduil and I wanted to say that although we were initially reluctant to agree with marriage in the beginning, we are very happy that you have found each other."
Thranduil chimed in. "Yes, very happy. And we cannot wait for the grandchildren to start arriving."
Elrond smiled at this noting how his daughter and the Prince both paled at the King's words.
It was Arwen who spoke, tentative. "Well actually, Ada, Elardion and I have decided that we are not going to have any children until after we sail for Valinor. It just does not seem right to have them born here on Middle earth only to rip them away from it."
"We did not reach this decision lightly and only agreed with this after much thought. Please accept this?" Lomion agreed.
The two older Elves nodded at them and Thranduil answered. "It is your decision to make and we respect that. We will just have to rely on Legolas and Aragorn for more grandchildren."
The four laughed and settled down for a comfortable chat sending for some wine.
Nolvo and Elladan were talking with two young servants, who were helping to decorate the court yard with flowers and garlands of ribbons. Their brother's looked on, laughing at the way the others were flirting shamelessly.
Elrohir gently threw a rose so that it came to rest on his brother's head, making the two Elleth's giggle.
Lomion who had been helping set out the chairs on either side of what was serving as an aisle was laughing silently at the youngster's antics.
The Crown Prince laughed at the two twin's who were watching and also laughing. Lomion could barely believe that another of his brother's was getting married. Out of the six brothers' no one had ever imagined that Legolas and Elardion would become the first of the brothers to marry. If anyone it was he, him self who should be married by now.
However, Lomion had never found that one special someone, the one he wanted to share eternity with. In that respect he was extremely jealous of his brother's. Legolas had most definitely found his soul mate and Elardion was still discovering the depths of his love for Arwen.
He felt someone wrap an arm around his waist and he turned in surprise to find Legolas looking into his eyes. "What were you thinking about, Lomion?"
"How pleased I am that you and Elardion are so happy and how I am destined to be alone forever."
Legolas frowned at his brother's words. "You will never be alone. I know that one day you will meet your destined mate and I know. Remember I have special powers." Lomion laughed at this and pulled his baby brother into a hug.
Legolas returned the hug and they finished Lomion's job together. Finally, Legolas had to go back to the Royal chambers to dress for the wedding. He needed to dress the twins and help Arwen.
Legolas kissed his brother's cheek and left. He made his way towards the twins play room where they were being looked after by their nurse for the day. Legolas picked up the smiling twins. "Hello, my sweeties have you been good today?" He dressed them both each wore pink and blue robes, showing their sex's.
He then handed them back to their nurse and went to get ready him self. As he changed into the delicate blue robe he was joined by Aragorn. They finished dressing together. Legolas kept kissing his husband and Aragorn was enjoying the feeling of Legolas' hands on his chest as they dressed and helped each other.
They parted and Legolas made his way to Arwen's chamber. He was granted entry at his knock and he pushed the door open. Standing before him was Arwen; she was wearing a long traditional white gown that flared out at the bottom. Beside her stood Eowyn, she was wearing a pale pink dress that hid the small bump at her waist.
Legolas gasped and placed a kiss on the bride's hand. "You look wonderful, Arwen like a true Princess." Arwen smiled and returned the compliment.
"Now, my Ladies shall we see what we can do with you hair?"
Elardion sat in the study with his brother's, both by blood and by choice. Lomion was serving as best Elf, but the rest were here for moral support. Elardion needed, he was beginning to get nervous.
"What if Arwen decides she can do better."
Lomion calmed his brother down for what seemed like the fourth or fifth time in as many minutes. The group consisted of both sets of twins and their fathers. Aragorn and Faramir were also present and were sitting in silence when the door opened and Legolas came in. Taking his son from Nolvo, Legolas hugged his son, then Aragorn followed by Elardion. "Arwen and Eowyn are ready and have requested that we move to join them in the courtyard."
Elardion was shaking and only a hand on his arm made him stop. He smiled at Legolas and Aragorn. "If my marriage emulates anyone's, I hope it is yours. You are both prefect for each other."
Legolas gave a very dignified snort. "Trust me we are not perfect, we argue and fight. The trick is that we know that we love each other. Hold onto that and nothing could possibly go wrong."
Elrond spoke up at this point. "Here, hear."
The others agreed as the stood and made to leave the chamber.
The wedding party formed their groups. First the two adult sets of twin's left carrying the children's between them. Then Elardion escorted by Lomion and Thranduil. Then followed Faramir and Eowyn, and then last but not least was the bride and her father.
Legolas smiled and kissed his husband as they slowly made their way down the aisle.
That night the group sat eating and drinking happily. Every one of them was smiling. Thranduil stood and tapped the side of his wine goblet to signal for silence and the room quietened down.
"Our dear friend's and family, I would like to thank you all for coming to join us tonight and I hope that you are all enjoying yourselves. Before I go on for too long, Elardion wishes to share a few words with us." He sat down as Elardion stood.
He looked incredibly handsome. His robes were of crushed silk in gold and white with silver trimming that denoted the Royal house of Eryn Lasgalen. He blushed, shyly as he faced the crowds.
"I would like to say thank you to a few people, firstly, Arwen my Bride for marrying me. I love her and never imagined that I would be this happy. Also, thank you to both of our father's for the support that you have shown in the last few months. I would also like to thank Lomion for always knowing when he was needed and for doing his best to always try and help." He gave his brother a deep bow. "Also to the twin pairs of ruffians over there for not setting off any fireworks during the meal, although I hope I have not spoken too soon." He gave a wry grin at this and chuckles filled the room.
"I would also like to thank King Elessar and my brother Legolas for providing the location for this most special day, but more importantly I would like thank Estel and Leafie for the best brother's an Elf could want."
Every one in the courtyard broke into applause and Legolas jumped up to hug his brother.
The first dance of the evening began as the musicians began to play. Arwen and Elardion were dancing gracefully over the floor. Legolas caught sight of his husband watching them. Or more specifically he was watching Arwen.
"Do you ever regret it?" Legolas asked.
"Regret what? Marrying you instead of her?" At Legolas' nod he continued. "I will not lie and say that life would have been a lot easier with her, but if we had of married I would have been lying to myself. My heart was never hers to start with. I love you and that is all that matters."
Legolas kissed his husband and relaxed back against him, slightly relaxing at the feeling of the strong chest against his back. Aragorn offered the blond his arm and they walked onto the dance floor. Joining in the waltz Legolas felt happy and content. He could barely remember that only a few weeks ago he had felt miserable and sad, now all he wanted was for life to continue.
But as we all know nothing is ever perfect, nor does it always last forever.
The end
Okay this is the last chapter.
No one will guess what I have planned for them ion the sequel so pleae review and tell me what yopu think. I hope that you enjoyed the last chapter of
Coming closer to perfection.
