(A/N) And once again, a Timely Update! Yeah….I have defiantly missed doing this…yay for typing!

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

The new guests were led into the large dining hall where a beautifully carved table, almost as long as the entire room, was set with the finest foods. The meats steaming, and the fruits freshly sliced.

Gandalf was immediately taken by Elrond's youngest, carrying the child himself to the dining hall. Saruman regarded Ellenion with kindness but was distant as he had never had much patience for children

Elrond sat at the head of the table as was his custom with Celebrian on his left, his twin sons at his right. The wizards sat beside Celebrian, who held Ellenion on her lap, for he refused to have a seat of his own, preferring the comfort of his mother's arms around him.

Throughout the meal, the little elfling played an ongoing game of peek-a-boo with Mithrandir. Peering around his mother's arm to peek a small upturned face to the gray wizard, and uttering a smallish giggling noise every time Gandalf would look at him, turning back around quickly, and covering his face with his hands.

Saruman once took a glance at the little boy as well, trying to be patient, but becoming rather annoyed at the constant childish laughter. Once Ellenion caught his gaze, he suddenly showed strong shyness, his small body seeming to tighten in anxiety. He turned his back, burying his face in his mother's other shoulder, his game of peek-a-boo momentarily put on hold. No one seemed to notice this sudden change in Ellenion except for Erestor, who had never much liked the old wizard, regarded Saruman with a suspicious raised eyebrow, which the white wizard ignored.

Gandalf simply took it that the elfling and tired, and went back to his supper, smiling at the Lord of Imladris

"Elrond my friend, what news have you for us that we are summoned? It seems not a week ago I heard of your new addition and here he is, walking and talking already!"

Elrond smiled warmly "yes, children do make the years seem like passing moments. We will discuss news and such later, for now let us enjoy the meal."

/ Two weeks earlier\\\\\\\\\

Writing slowly and carefully at an ornate writing desk, sat a dark blond haired woman, a sample of Arwen's writing at her left. She looked over to her right where a small child lay curled up on the bed, golden hair so much like it's grandmother's fanned out across the pillow. She smirked at the sleeping figure that was her daughter and finished the note, being careful to forge the signature perfectly, Arwen Undomiel.

She folded the letter twice and sealed it, using a stolen stamp to press into the hot wax. She left the room, knowing her husband would not be back for another few hours, he was out with that wretched captain, doing patrols..what was his name?..Haldir, yes that was it. She could tell that he had suspicions of her, right of course but she could wait no longer, she must act quickly before her chance was lost.

Coming gracefully down the steps from her high chamber she finally came to a messenger elf who awaited her. Smiling sweetly at the golden haired elf she handed him the sealed message. "This is for Lord Elrond of Rivendell. It is from his daughter, Arwen. She asked me to have it taken care of for her, please see that it arrives in Imladris promptly. It is of utmost importance, I'm sure."

The messenger nodded and bowed politely before walking off.

Ulmain smiled to herself, the time was now, after all, the orcs were all in order and readiness now.

/\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

After the evening meal, the family and guests sat comfortably in the family sitting room, all enjoying full stomachs, and except for the youngest, sipping fine, dark, wine from beautifully made crystal goblets.

"I say Elrond" said Gandalf chuckling while he held a giggling Ellenion, who was playing with his beard, being most amused and fascinated "this child has one of the sweetest dispositions I have ever seen, in any living creature!"

As if on cue, Ellenion sat higher up in the wizards lap so he could hug him, resting his chin on Gandalf's shoulder. Elrond smiled slightly, his gray eyes sparkling in the firelight "yes, no one here realized how much a child's laughter was missed until he came along, our Annael"

"Yes, and it is time for our Annael to go to sleep, he has had a rather exciting day" Said Celebrian smiling as she walked over to Mithrandir to retrieve her son who was sure enough, already having trouble in keeping his eyes open

Gently taking him from Gandalf, he twisted into a more comfortable position in her arms, finally calming and laying a head on her shoulder. He looked at Gandalf and smiled, waving a hand slightly. "Say goodnight" Celebrian said softly

"Goodnight Mithdeer" he said sleepily

"Mithrandir" Elladan corrected, smirking at his younger brother. Ellenion simply stared at the older twin as if he had turned into some kind of giant bug then started to giggle again before laying his head back onto his mother's shoulder.

Gandalf smiled "goodnight, dear child"

…..

Just as Celebrian reached the door Ellenion realized he had forgotten someone "Ada!" He cried, squirming in his mother's arms to see his father and hold his arms out to him, a pout starting to form on his face. Elrond immediately stood and came over, slightly amused, and kissed his son gently on his forehead "Mandu,lissier"

Being now content, he settled back into his mother's embrace, allowing her to carry him off to dreams, which he reached before the nursery even drew close.

………………………..

Elrond settled back into his seat just as a Erestor knocked lightly at the door before coming in, causing the whole room to focus on the newcomer. Elrond stood and came to him "yes?"

"Letter for you my lord, it is from Lorien" he said quietly "it is from Arwen, since you were occupied I took the liberty of opening it...she requests that you, Lady Celebrian and young Ellenion come to Lorien, as soon as possible."

TBC

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(A/N) REVIEW! Please? You make me happy when you do!