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Elladan and Elrohir casually made their way up the steps leading up to the private family wing of the last homely house, both rather hot and sweaty from their work at the practice fields. Elrohir quickly stole a glance at his brother, smirking as he saw that his twin was still stubbornly nursing a sound whack to his arm by a practice sword. What made it so amusing was that the one who had held the culprit sword was an elf about three centuries younger, who had only gotten in a lucky shot, but unfortunately had paid for it dearly, not realizing how personally the elder twin would take it, if he did not appear to be the best. Poor Lindir, somebody should have warned him about Elladan's ego.

When they had nearly reached the top, Glorfindel ran into them, wearing a strange expression. "'Quel andune, Glorfindel, sut naa lle?" asked Elrohir with a warm smile

"Where is your mother?" replied the blond elf

"I believe I saw her in one of her rose gardens again" answered Elladan "probably gathering more blooms for Ellenions nursery" he added, rolling his eyes "she is going to make my brother into another sweet little Arwen. We shall have to fix him Elrohir"

Elrohir answered only with a raised eyebrow at his twin, and amused laughter when Glorfindel made the comment that he had seen Arwen get the better of the elder twin on more than one occasion.

Elladan regarded them both with a scowl and continued on his way, leaving behind his brother and the advisor.

The younger twin looked after his brother for a moment before looking back at Glorfindel who was now retreating towards the gardens. "Glorfindel!" he called out, heading back towards the blond lord "Is everything alright? Why do you need mother so urgently?"

"Honestly I don't know" he replied "your father asked me to bring her to him" he gave the younger elf a smile, placing his hand on Elrohir's shoulder, adding "I'm sure everything is fine. Don't worry on it" with that he turned and continued on his way, leaving Elrohir to follow his brother.

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After being silent for many long minutes, Erestor finally found his voice "what do you mean Elrond?" he asked softly "what is written in the message from Lorien?"

Elrond sighed, finally folding the parchment and setting it on his desk "let me speak with Celebrian, and then I will speak with you and Glorfindel. I think she has the right to know first."

The chestnut haired advisor nodded, looking up from the chair he had taken up residence in as he heard a knock at the door, the carved wood opening to reveal Glorfindel leading Lady Celebrian.

Elrond gave a weak half smile and nod to Glorfindel, who gave a quick nod in return, making eye contact with Erestor, both of them taking their leave.

Celebrian calmly studied her husband, who had yet to say anything. "Elrond? What is it? I don't think Ive seen you this nervous since you asked my father for my hand in marriage"

The half elf looked down, giving a half hearted smile before reaching over and picking up again the folded parchment, lightly tapping his palm with the corner of it "......Celebrian, did you know your brother is now a father?"

"I was not even aware Celenril was with anyone. Is he married?" she asked, her brow slightly wrinkled in confusion and hurt that her younger brother had not even bothered to tell her before now.

"yes. Evidently it was a very small informal ceremony, possibly a bit of embarrassment , for the new wife is a mortal woman. The newborn child's name is Aramir, a baby girl. Celebrian....she was born the same day, the same hour as Ellenion."

The lady looked away, a stubborn expression dominating her features "So? Many children are born the same day. It means nothing."

Elrond sighed "she has the same birthmark on the back of her left shoulder"

. Celebrian shook her head, turning on her heel, leaving the room without a word.

"Celebrian..." called Elrond softly after his wife, knowing she wouldn't come back, that he would have to follow.

He sighed, bowing his head and rubbing the bridge of his nose, giving his lady a few minutes before going after her.

Guessing that she would most likely head for the nursery he set out in that direction, not even noticing that it was his own Arwen he nearly ran into on the way, muttering a pardon as he continued.

Seeing his presumption was correct as he looked into the nursery, Elrond entered, slowly walking over to his wife who now held Ellenion tightly against her chest, his small head resting on her shoulder, two little fingers in his mouth, peaceful expression on his sleeping face. Celebrian looked up as her husband entered, her stubbornness trying to cover up her fear and heartbreak. "It's not true. It is just coincidence." She closed her eyes, lowering her head, pressing her cheek against Ellenion's "not my son"

Elrond reached over, gently touching her cheek, his voice so soft it was barely heard "hes my son too. I would protect him till my last breath, same as you"

She looked up to see a singe tear slowly roll down her husband's cheek before he quickly wiped it away "I don't want it to be true anymore than you do, but it seems it is."

Taking a step towards him, Celebrian laid her head on Elrond's shoulder. "Is there any hope at all?"

The lord wrapped his arms around his wife, pulling her and his sun closer into a comforting embrace. "I believe nothing is ever set in stone, there are always different paths life can take, different futures." He gave a halfhearted smile, kissing the top of her head "You should know this, your mother has her famous mirror and tells this to everyone who peers into its water"

Sighing, she let her body melt against her husband, wishing none of it was true, struggling to not give in to her pain, trying to make herself believe everything would be alright. "Does anyone else know yet?"

"No" Elrond replied "you are the first since the letter came.........I will tell the twins and Arwen...but not yet, I don't want to burden them with this. They are happy"

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(A/N) okay, so kind of a sucky ending for this chap but the next one will be better, swear. Sorry for the delay y'all, im having internet probs, but im doing my best!! Please don't give up on me! REVIEW