A/N: I do not own LOTR and never will. Please remember the warnings from the first chapter. In this chapter we are starting on the torture, don't worry more is to come! Come on guys! Let me know if you want the prequel! The next chapter might be a little late, I am working on a battle scene for it. ()()()()() Scene changes. - Naur

For the Princess's Heart

Chapter 2

First Steps & First Signs

1 year later…

"Come on Líndal, you can do it!" Legolas smiled at his son. The baby stood holding onto the chair for dear life. His young eyes were filled with fear but also determination. Eldraion smiled as he kneeled behind his brother ready just in case the little one lost his balance.

"Go on Líndal! I am right here if you should start to fall," Eldraion told him. Líndal looked back at him and then at Legolas who nodded holding out his hands.

"Gah!" Líndal exclaimed pushing himself into a wobbly standing position. Slowly he took one step and then another. There was about a foot of space between Legolas and Eldraion, they thought that was enough to start him walking on.

"That's it! Come on!" Legolas urged.

Aragorn opened the door about to ask Legolas something when he saw Líndal take his last couple of steps to Legolas before falling into his arms.

"Yes! You did it!" Legolas cheered. He looked up and saw Aragorn. "Estel! He did it! He walked!"

"I saw…" He whispered tears coming to his eyes.

"Estel? What's wrong?" Legolas asked.

"Nothing…I'm just so proud," He replied leaning down to take his son from Legolas's arms. He threw him up into the air and caught him causing the baby to squeal with delight. Legolas and Eldraion smiled at the sight as they stood.

"He's so young to be walking so soon," Eldraion said.

"Elven children walk early and Líndal is no different. Well I think now it is time to get our little one to lunch," Legolas replied taking the baby from Aragorn. The two watched as Legolas walked out the door and then followed him.

()()()()()

After their lunch Legolas had left Líndal with his nurse to go for a walk in the gardens. He also stopped by the stables to talk with Rim; she showed him the newest foal who like most was full of energy.

"He will make a beautiful stallion," Legolas told her.

"Thank you ada. I helped choose his sire," Rimendis said proudly.

"You did well. I shall see you later," Legolas smiled kissing her forehead. He then headed back to the castle.

()()()()()

1 hour later…

Legolas tried to push his dizziness aside, but he soon found himself leaning against the wall blinking quickly in hopes of making the spinning stop. He heard laughter from down the hall and knew who it was, Aragorn and Eldraion, and they were coming his way. Taking one last deep breath Legolas pushed himself off the wall just as they came around the corner.

"Ah! Legolas my love! I was just going to go in search of you," Aragorn told him kissing him gently on the cheek.

"Well you have found me, what is it you wanted?" Legolas asked.

"I have something special for us planned this night. Be ready by six, I will have someone send for you," Aragorn whispered into his ear. Legolas felt a shiver go down his spine at the words.

"I will be ready," He replied. Aragorn smiled before kissing him again and then disappeared down the halls. Legolas sighed bringing a hand to his forehead, everything was still spinning but more slowly now. He couldn't decide which made him feel worse, the fast or slow dizziness.

"Ada? Are you well?" A voice asked. Legolas snapped open his eyes just remembering that Eldraion was there. He smiled and put an arm around the young man's shoulder.

"Of course ion nin. I am still elf enough for serious sickness not to plague me," Legolas replied.

"That is comforting to hear. I left Líndal with Ireth. Loth, Rim, Sírien and I are all going out riding. We will return by five," Eldraion told him.

"Just be sure to take an escort with you and have fun," Legolas told him.

"We will. Ada, you look a little pale…maybe you should go lay down before adar comes for you tonight," Eldraion suggested. They stopped outside Legolas and Aragorn's chamber doors, Legolas had to smile once again.

"You have your father's healing instincts in you. Worry not I am fine but perhaps I will act on your words. I am a bit tired," Legolas said.

"Sleep well ada," Eldraion whispered. Legolas nodded and entered the chamber. Eldraion stood there for a moment before turning to go join his sisters.

()()()()()

Legolas leaned against the door listening until he was sure Eldraion was gone. When he was sure he ran to the bathroom and emptied the contents of his stomach.

"Rest…yes…rest is all I need. I will be well by tonight…" He thought as he went back to the bedroom. Laying down he smiled thinking of whatever it was Aragorn had planned for him tonight. Yes he would feel better tonight.

TBC…

Elvish Translations

Ion nin – My son

Ada – Dad

Adar - Father

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