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Note: Dialouge in italics is telepathic communication between Amaris and Legolas.

Chapter 73: Telling Him

Amaris stood back as she watched the healers rush over and fuss over Legolas and she felt his frustration. Amaris was trying to speak to him through their link but it still was not there. "We must have to strengthen our bond in order for the link to be restored," Amaris thought to herself. Suddenly, she heard a snap and a strained groan and then she felt a wave of immense pain come from him. She looked up and rushed over to him. "Legolas are you alright?" she quickly asked. He looked at her and she could clearly see the pain in his eyes but he nodded.

"I am alright. They are just going to put it in a sling for my shoulder to rest and then we can go," Legolas said quietly. Amaris nodded and took his right hand into hers. He smiled at her and gently squeezed it. Suddenly, he looked confused and Amaris could read exactly what he was thinking in his eyes.

"I'll tell you when we return to our room." He nodded and the healer smiled at her. Amaris felt her skin grow hot. She figured Faradine told the other healers that she was pregnant, and now she had to tell Legolas a little sooner than she thought she would have to. She didn't want him to find out from someone else. After a moment Amaris was growing tired. "Are you finished with him so I can take him to rest? He has been traveling for so long, and I am certain he would recover more quickly if he was in his own bed." The older healer nodded.

"Certainly, milady, we are finished now," he said as he tied a knot on the sling. Legolas smiled in thanks and stood. Amaris linked his arm around her shoulders and helped him down the corridors to their room.

Amaris helped Legolas wash up but kept her eyes on her task at hand and never looked into his face. As she brushed out his hair she thought it was best to answer his question now. "The reason we can no longer speak to each other through our minds Legolas, I think is because the link was broken when you traveled so far away," Amaris said as she sat the brush down on the dresser. Legolas smiled at her but frowned when her eyes did not meet his. He couldn't help but wonder if something troubled her why she would not look at him since they left the healing chambers. "We should get you into bed, Legolas. You need to rest." She helped him up and led him over to the bed.

Once she got him into bed and as she was pulling the covers over him he stopped her hands with his right one. Amaris finally looked him in the eyes and Legolas was questioning her with his eyes. Amaris gave him a small smile and freed her left hand. She raised her hand to his cheek. He closed his eyes at her touch and opened them when he felt her sit down on the bed. When he looked back to her face, he did not expect to see the tears that were streaming down her cheeks. He squeezed the hand that was still in his lap and concern suddenly flooded him. "What is it Amaris? Why do you cry?" Legolas asked. Amaris gave him a smile and shook her head.

"I just, well, I'm just glad your alright," she said between tears. "I was so worried for you and with the news I was given, I didn't know if everything would be alright." Legolas sat up and listened to her as she continued and the tears slowly stopped. "Legolas, I don't know what I shall do if anything happens to you." She leaned into him and laid her head against his right shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her body. Legolas just held her for a moment and gently pushed her up so he could look at her. He knew his shoulder would be better in the morning but he wished it was better that moment because he longed to hold her as close as he could.

"Amaris, nothing shall happen to me so you have no reason to worry." He paused and caressed her cheek. "What news were you given Amaris? What made you think things would not be well?" Amaris sighed and took his hand from her cheek and lowered it to her lower stomach and rested his hand there. He looked at her confused and she tried to convey her message through her eyes, hoping he would understand because she couldn't seem to form the words. Legolas' expression stayed the same for just a moment longer when his eyes widened as she squeezed his hand as it rested on her stomach. "You're, you are with child?" Legolas asked the joy shining brightly in his eyes. Amaris nodded and his smile grew.

"Faradine told me two days ago. I wasn't feeling like myself and he checked me over and told me that I was with child." She paused and smiled. "I asked him how it could have happened since we never really decided when to have an elfling and he told me that we both must have been thinking it at the same time or at some point." Legolas pulled her close to him and kissed her deeply. Amaris let a deep moan escape her throat at the feel of Legolas' lips on hers. Legolas smiled against her lips and slowly pulled away. Amaris slowly opened her eyes and smiled at him. Legolas brushed his fingers across her cheek and smiled.

"You have no idea how happy I am at this very moment Amaris. I love you, and I missed you, too," he said quietly. Amaris laughed and he leaned in to her once more and kissed her again. With his one arm, he pulled her body close to him and laid back down on the bed taking her with him. The passion between the two grew quickly and Amaris pulled away quickly and looked into his eyes. She smiled when she saw the green ring glowing and his eyes full of desire for her. Amaris knew that her eyes mirrored his and she sighed.

"Your shoulder will not allow us to do what you desire, ernil nîn (my prince)," Amaris whispered. Legolas smiled and shook his head.

"I shall be fine. We need to strengthen our bond anyway, and I need you more than I need anything else, Amaris." With that he leaned up and claimed her lips once more. Soon, Amaris gave into his persuasive touches and kisses as well as her own desire and they restored their bond.


The morning came, and just as he had known the night before his shoulder was no longer hurting and his love was happily laying in his arms. Legolas looked into her unfocused eyes and smiled before he turned his attention to the ceiling and smiled. Amaris was with child, his child. At the time of their wedding, Legolas understood her well when she said she felt as if she was flying and she didn't think that she would be on solid ground ever again. Now, he too, felt exactly like that. He felt as if he was filing and he could not wait to tell his father. Legolas felt Amaris shift slightly in his arms and smiled. He looked down at her and she gave him a tired smile. Legolas felt a little guilty for her looking so sleepy. He could not get enough of her the night before, but he was still careful with her so as not to harm the child growing in her womb. "Good morning, Amaris," Legolas said and kissed her forehead. Amaris smiled at him and nodded.

"Good morning, Legolas," Amaris said with a smile. Amaris kissed his lips lightly and slowly rose from the bed and made her way into the washroom. Legolas smiled as he watched her form walk into the washroom. He sat up and made his way over to the amour and got dressed for the day. He was finishing the braid of his hair when Amaris stepped out of the washroom. She was dressed in a dark green smooth velvet gown and looked beautiful. It was then that he noticed she seemed to glow unlike she had before and he couldn't explain why she seemed so different. "Ready for breakfast Legolas?" He smiled and nodded but not before he picked up her circlet and placed it on her head.

"We are both ready now," he said with a smile. Amaris rolled her eyes and linked her arm with his and they made their way down to the dinning hall for breakfast with King Thranduil. "Are we to tell Ada this morning of our news?" Amaris looked up at Legolas and smiled.

"If you wish it." Legolas smiled and kissed her temple as they walked into the dinning hall. King Thranduil looked up and smiled when he saw his son and daughter enter the hall. Amaris was smiling happily, no doubt in his mind that it was because Legolas had arrived last night. Another solider briefed him of the events before he came for breakfast and he was thankful that Legolas was not seriously hurt. "Good morning, your majesty," Amaris said as she sat down in the chair Legolas pulled out for her. The king smiled at them both as Legolas sat down next to her.

"Good morning, Amaris. How are you feeling this morning Legolas?" King Thranduil asked. Legolas nodded at his father but could not help the beaming smile that graced his face.

"I am well, Ada, thank you," Legolas said. They ate their breakfast quietly and Legolas was hardly able to keep his happiness from bubbling over. Amaris just smiled and looked at him.

"Calm down Legolas. You will be able to tell him soon," Amaris said through their reestablished link. Legolas looked at her and smiled.

"I know, and I missed hearing your voice like this," Legolas responded. Amaris smiled.

"Me too," Amaris responded as she took a drink of her water. Suddenly, King Thranduil stood.

"Please, excuse me, but I have some matters I need to attend to regarding the ambush in the forest," he said as he began to make his way out of the hall. Legolas stood and quickly stopped his father.

"Wait, please Ada. Amaris and I have something important to tell you," Legolas said as he motioned for Amaris to join them. Amaris quickly stood and made her way over to where King Thranduil and Legolas stood. King Thranduil looked at Amaris and then Legolas, waiting for them to tell him. Legolas wrapped his arm around Amaris' waist and pulled her close. He smiled at his father and took a deep breath. "Ada, Amaris and I are having a child." King Thranduil's eyes went wide and then he quickly looked at Amaris who was giving him a nervous smile. She wasn't certain what his reaction would be, but soon that nervousness melted away when King Thranduil took her in his arms and hugged her. She was so surprised that it took her a minute to respond, but she wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back. He let her go and cupped her cheek with a smile and then looked at Legolas. He hugged his son and Legolas returned the embrace.

"Congratulations! This is a joyous occasion and come fall, there shall be a new member to the kingdom!" King Thranduil exclaimed all the elves in the hall looked at the three and soon smiles spread across their faces in realization that their princess was with child.

By the lunch hour all in the city knew that Amaris and Legolas were going to have a child and everyone was buzzing with happiness.