Brothers: A LOTR Fanfic

Chapter 4

"Aragorn, sit down," Arador said. "Or lay down, or something. You're going to make us all nervous if you keep pacing like that. You've been pacing for hours."

"Sorry, but I can't help it," said Aragorn. He turned to Elladan and Elohir. "Have you seen your father?"

"No," Elohir said. "He has hardly spoken to anyone in the last few months."

"It is like he has vanished," Elladan added.

"But does he know what's happening?" Aragorn asked.

"Yes," Elohir said. "I told him a few hours ago when he was in his study, but he has not come around at all."

"I knew it," Aragorn said. "I knew that he wouldn't be here for this."

"Don't worry about it, Aragorn," said Arador.

Two more hours passed, and it was now 9:30 A.M. Elladan, Elohir, Arador and Aragorn were all asleep. They were all jolted out of their slumber by the cries of a baby. Aragorn sat up and looked at the bedroom door. A little while later, Gilraen came out of the bedroom.

"Aragorn," she said, walking over to him. "You have a daughter." She gave Aragorn a hug. "Congratulations."

"Thank you, Naneth," Aragorn said, smiling, and Gilraen gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Estel," Arwen said as Aragorn walked in.

"Oh Arwen," said Aragorn. "Are you doing okay?" He sat down on the bed.

"I'm fine," Arwen said. One of the nurses walked over and handed a bundle to Arwen. Then, both nurses left the room.

"She's so beautiful," Arwen said, looking at their daughter.

"She looks just like you," said Aragorn.

"But she looks like you, too," said Arwen.

"Well, I guess she does have my nose," Aragorn added, smiling. He put his arm around Arwen, and stroked the baby's cheek with his other hand. "What should we name her?"

"How about....Eledhwen?" Arwen asked. (A/N: Eledhwen means 'elven light'.)

"Eledhwen....I like it," Aragorn answered. Arwen smiled and handed the baby to him.

"Here," she said. "It's your turn."

Aragorn looked at Eledhwen and smiled. He kissed her cheek before handing her back to Arwen.

"I love you, Arwen," he said.

"I love you, too, Estel," said Arwen, and they shared a kiss. "Estel, is my father here?"

"No. He never came," Aragorn said.

"I can't believe him," Arwen said. "He wouldn't even come to see his grandchild. Why does he still have to be upset?"

"This is a good day," said Aragorn. "Do not ruin it by by getting mad at him."

"I'm sorry, Estel," Arwen said apologetically. "I just wish he was here."

"Everyone else is waiting outside," Aragorn said. "Should I get them?"

"Sure, melamin (my love)," Arwen replied.

"She's adorable," Gilraen said as Elladan handed Eledhwen to her. "I am happy for you both. And I am happy to have a grandchild." She handed Eledhwen to Arador.

"I am an uncle," he said. He looked at Aragorn and Arwen. "Thank you for making me an uncle." They smiled at eachother.

Eledhwen began to cry, and Arador handed her to Arwen.

"Shh, tinuamin (my daughter)," Arwen cooed. "Iluve naa tereva (everything is fine)."

There was a knock on the door, and Elohir answered it.

"Ada (father)....I thought...." he began as Elrond walked in.

"Ada," Arwen said. "Where were you?"

"I'm sorry, but I had....business, to attend to," Elrond said.

"I see," Aragorn said sarcastically.

"You have a granddaughter, if you really wanted to know," Arwen said angrily.

"I did not come here to be yelled at," said Elrond. "I came here to see the child." He walked over to the bed and looked at Eledhwen. "She is beautiful, just like you, Arwen. What is her name?"

"Eledhwen," Arwen told her father.

"Elven light," said Elrond. "It is a fine name for her." After speaking, he left the room.