(A/N) Ok, here we go again, this is going to jump ahead to not quite 3 years later, no one has forgotten the prophecy, but had pushed it to the backs of their minds, ignoring it, you could say, knowing that cant change it. And yes, I know these next few chappys will be all sweet and mushy, but if I don't do it, how can I establish character? So bite me.
Oh, and a somewhat yay for me for somewhat updating in a timely manner! ……and thank you to the one lonely reviewer…..
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Celebrian sat comfortably on a deep violet velvet draped couch, leaning on the soft arm, legs curled beside her, her fingers busy with a floral needlepoint. She lifted her gaze, smiling at the small figure playing near the hearth, silhouetted by the warm fire.
The child sighed, quickly becoming bored with his army of small wooden horses, only smiling slightly every now and then when mithril paint caught the light of the flame, sparkling brilliantly.
Celebrian's smile became a little sad in sympathy for him, she knew he had been rather lonely lately. There were no children in Imladris aside from him, Arwen had left a month before to visit her kin in Lothlorien, the twins had left with the rangers to do an orc patrol though they were due back soon and Elrond had been more busy than usual, consumed by quiet councils and mountains of documents, rarely having a moment to spare for the little boy.
She set down her needle point and glided over to sit next to him, the fire's heat feeling good on her face. She reached over, gently brushing a lock of silky raven hair from the child's face
"don't worry my Silme, yourbrothers will be here soon, and your Ada will not be busy forever"
Ellenion smiled and turned to face her, the firelight making his brilliant blue eyes seem almost to glow. Celebrian smiled and rubbed his back, to which he responded by climbing into her lap, wrapping his small arms around her, though they were not long enough to fully reach around. She smiled and hugged him back, kissing the top of his head.
Becoming tired and starting to debate on whether or not to give in to sleep, Ellenion heard the door to the sitting room creak slightly as it opened and he turned his head quickly to see who was entering. A brilliant grin lit the little one's face as his mother lifted him to his feet so he could greet the newcomer.
Elrond barely had gotten through the doorway when his son ran as fast as his short legs would go calling excitedly " Ada! Ada!" Elrond smiled and bent down, catching the child in an embrace and lifting him as he stood back up.
Ellenion wrapped his arms around his father's neck and gave him a wet kiss on the cheek.
" missed you Ada!"
Elrond held him tightly, feeling the tensions of the day start to melt away from the intense love only a child could give. " I missed you too gilhini."
Laying his head on his father's shoulder he sighed and played with a braid of raven hair, identical to his own as his father came farther into the room to hug Celebrian with a free arm and give her a light but loving kiss.
"No more meetings Ada" the small child said softly, more as a command, instead of a question
Elrond smiled at his son, wishing he could just quit the councils and work as he suggested "I wish I could little one, but I must do them, for we must keep Rivendell safe, a haven for all." , the reply issuing a disappointed sigh from Ellenion.
Glorfindel entered a moment later, smiling at the family and catching Ellenion's eye, winking at him.
"Gahgingel!" The little boy cried, calling him by the only way he could say it ad stretching his arms out to him, even though Elrond still held him.
Glorfindel chuckled and walked over to him, taking him from Elrond who smiled and softly laughed as well, using his now free arm to properly embrace his wife.
Ellenion hugged him once tightly before squirming to be let down.
The blond elf lord let him down but realized his hand was still being tightly held by a considerably smaller one. He smiled as he saw Ellenion reach up on his tiptoes to grab his father's hand as well.
Elrond raised a brow but complied and was immediately pulled over to the pile of toy horses, Glorfindel beside him. The child pulled the two down with him so they were sitting on the floor, not caring that they were still in their formal robes, and handed them both a wooden horse.
Celebrian put a hand over her mouth to stifle a laugh at the sight of Glorfindel and her husband (who still wore his mithril circlet) sitting on the floor, playing with a three year old and toy horses. Elrond turned to the sound of the quiet giggle and mock scowled.
"Is something amusing, Lady Celebrian?" Celebrian in turn acted as if she was frightened, eyes identical to her son's widening in imitated fear "No my lord, I would never laugh at your cost!"
Elrond tried to keep a straight face but failed as he broke into a grin, chuckling softly. Celebrian smiled sweetly in return and reached over to the couch to retrieve her needlepoint " I believe my lords, I shall retire, as it is growing late, though the stars still shine brightly." She paused, her eyes glinting to match her smile at the sight of Ellenion giggling as Glorfindel acted as if he was absolutely shocked at losing the 'horse race' he was having with the child.
"Will you put him to bed Peredhil? He has been asking for you for the past three nights"
Elrond nodded, feeling a pang of guilt for not paying more attention to his son. Celebrian noticed but said nothing as she walked over gracefully to kiss him softly on the cheek, slipping the forgotten circlet from his brow before leaving to their chambers.
Wrapping a strong arm around the little boy's waist, Elrond lifted him easily as he stood "come Glorfindel, my friend, I think we should retire as well, it has been a long and mentally trying day"
The flaxen haired lord stood, smiling softly as he was tired but relaxed and happy as well, not having played with children's toys since he himself had been a child.
"Good night Elrond, I shall see you on the morrow" he nodded at Elrond and affectionately rubbed Ellenion's cheek before he turned and headed the opposite direction to his quarters.
By the time Elrond had reached the nursery his small son was fighting to stay awake. Elrond smiled and gently changed the child into a soft spun, wool, long nightshirt, rolling up the small sleeves as they were still a bit to long.
He held his son in his lap, the small dark head resting on his chest as Elrond gently undid the small braids that had been put it for the day.
"Ada?" Ellenion asked softly, his eyelids starting to droop "lin nin?"
Elrond smiled, finishing the last braid and embracing his child gently " I will always sing for you my Silme"
He sang an old hymn to Elbereth, his voice clear and soft, Ellenion smiled as he felt more than heard the words while he lay in his father's warm embrace.
"A Elbereth Gilthoniel
Silivren penna miriel
O menel aglar elenath!
Na-chaered palan-diriel
O galadhremmin ennorath
Fanuilos le linnathon
Nef aear, si nef aearon!"
By the time Elrond had finished, Ellenion's breath was deep, and even in slumber as he laid his son gently in the small bed, tucking the blankets tightly around him, kissing him softly on his forehead.
"Good night my sweet one, may the stars shine bright in your dreams." Elrond said softly before leaving the room, shutting the door silently behind him, a small smile on his lips, for at that moment, everything seemed right in his world.
TBC
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(A/N) I really did mean it when I said I wanted reviews….I know what you are all thinking, thinking im not going to keep updating, BUT I AM! Swear. Review….please?
And yes, I know its pretty much the same right now, but it will change more in a few chapters
