Forgive me for taking so long to update. Thank you so very much for the reviews. I'm glad you enjoyed the last chapter and I hope you enjoy this one as well. I was going to make it longer, but I though it best to update now than make you wait any longer. Please let me know what you think. I don't know if this one is as good as the last.

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Chapter 45

Legolas moved swiftly but Aria stopped him before they walked through the crowd. Legolas looked at her with a raised eyebrow and she just smiled. "Who are we to tell first?" she asked quietly and Legolas pondered a moment before he smiled and led her through the crowd. Aria laughed and Legolas chuckled before they stopped in front of Aragorn, Arwen, and Éomer.

"My friends," Legolas said quickly and the three of them looked at him. Legolas took a deep breath and pulled Aria to his side and wrapped his arm around her waist and rested his hand on her lower stomach. Aria looked at Arwen and smiled brightly before she looked at Aragorn and Éomer. Aragorn furrowed his brow but couldn't help the smile that formed on his lips as he looked at the elf prince and princess.

"What is it Legolas?" he asked. Legolas looked at Aria and Aria took a deep breath.

"We are going to have a baby!" she exclaimed quietly and Arwen gasped before she rushed over and embraced Aria, pulling her from Legolas. Aragorn laughed and put his hand on Legolas' shoulder. Éomer did the same.

"Congratulations!" Éomer and Aragorn said at the same time and Legolas smiled. Arwen pulled away from Aria but kept her hands on her friend's shoulders.

"This is joyous news Aria!" she exclaimed quietly. "There has not been an Elvin child born in centuries." Aria smiled and nodded.

"Trust me, I wasn't expecting this," Aria whispered to her through her smile. Arwen raised an eyebrow and Aria chuckled. "Your father said that sometimes an Elvin bond can be so strong that the desire to conceive doesn't need to be there. So, both Legolas and I were a little surprised." Arwen smiled and nodded her head. The two elleths looked back at Legolas, Aragorn, and Éomer. The two men and elf were laughing and talking with large smile on their faces. Aria rolled her eyes and shook her head before she walked over to them and linked her arm with Legolas'. He looked down at her and kissed her temple. Aria smiled at Aragorn and Éomer as well as Arwen who had joined Aragorn.

"This is wonderful news, Aria," Aragorn said as he pulled her from Legolas and hugged her. She laughed and returned his embrace. When she pulled away she looked at Éomer and he smiled at her. She shook her head and embraced him. Éomer laughed quietly and wrapped his arms around her. She hugged him back and smiled.

"Congratulations," he said quietly and pulled away from her. She smiled at him and quickly returned to Legolas' arms.

"Thank you both," she said as she laid her head on his shoulder. Legolas smiled and held her close.

"We will return, but I am afraid we have more friends to share this news with," he said before he led Aria away. The others just smiled and watched them walk away before they returned to their conversation.

"Aria!" a familiar voice called and she looked to her left to see Pippin standing on his chair and waiving her over. Aria laughed and Legolas smiled as they walked over to the four small hobbits. Pippin sat back down and took a sip of his ale. Aria smiled and shook her head.

"We were getting ready to look for you four," Aria said with a smile.

"Really?" Pippin and Merry asked at the same time. Aria smiled and nodded.

"We have something we want to tell you," she said before she looked at Legolas. He smiled at her and looked at the four hobbits.

"Aria and I are to have a child," he said happily. All four hobbits' eyes widened and they all jumped up and cheered. Merry and Pippin jumped up from the table and hugged around Aria's waist and smiled. They pulled away and had wide eyes but she just smiled and shook her head. Sam and Frodo made their way over and smiled at her. She kneeled down and hugged them both and they returned it.

"Congratulations Ms. Aria," Sam said with a smile after he had pulled away.

"Thank you Sam." She looked at Frodo and saw him giving her a tired smile. She returned it and he looked up at Legolas. Aria stood and Legolas once again wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Enjoy your ale, gentlemen, but we must take our leave. We have several others to share our news with," Legolas said. The four hobbits smiled and nodded their head. Aria and Legolas turned and walked away, but Aria turned and looked over her shoulder and gave Frodo a small smile. Even though the ring had been destroyed, he still carried a heavy burden from the wound in his shoulder. Frodo smiled back before he turned back to his friends and Aria moved her attention ahead. "Is everything alright Aria?" Legolas asked and she looked up and nodded.

"Yes, everything is fine." She smiled at him as they walked over to where Éowyn and Faramir sat talking quietly. Aria smiled at her friend, she had found the love in another man that she had thought she had found with Aragorn. Aria thought that Éowyn and Faramir were a good match, and they suited each other well. "Éowyn," Aria said with a smile and the blonde haired woman turned her attention to Aria with a smile.

"Aria, Legolas, please sit with us," she said with a smile. Aria looked at Legolas and he nodded his head before he pulled out a chair for her. Aria sat down and Legolas sat next to her.

"We have something we would like to share with you," Aria said and she smiled a bright smile. Her face was beginning to ache from all the smiling but she was so happy. "Legolas and I are going to have a baby." Éowyn gasped and covered her mouth with her hand before she quickly stood and rushed over to Aria. Soon, Aria was enveloped in a large hug and she happily returned it as she stood. Faramir nodded his head at Legolas and smiled.

"Congratulations!" Éowyn exclaimed in a whisper before she pulled away. "Oh this is wonderful! I am so happy for you." Aria laughed and nodded her head. Legolas stood and smiled at Éowyn who looked at him and engulfed him in another hug. Legolas laughed and returned her embrace. The shieldmaiden was so happy she was nearly crying with joy. She pulled away from him and looked back and forth. "You will make wonderful parents," she said in a whisper. Aria smiled and hugged her once more.

"Thank you Éowyn, just hearing that makes me feel even better," she whispered. Éowyn smiled and squeezed her gently. Once Aria pulled away she wiped away her own tears of happiness brought on by Éowyn. "I'm afraid we have a few more to share our news with, but I'll come back to you later this evening." Éowyn nodded and with a waive the pair left the man and woman to find the last person they had to inform, Gandalf.

They soon found him standing on the balcony looking out over the city. It was still badly damaged but beautiful nonetheless. "Why did we not look out here for you sooner?" Aria asked with a smile. Gandalf lowered his pipe and turned and looked at Legolas and Aria.

"That is a good question," he said with a chuckle. "I take it by the looks on your faces, that there is no bad news but good."

"Did Lord Elrond tell you?" Legolas asked as they stopped next to him. Gandalf smiled.

"No. No, he told me nothing. What is it?" Aria smiled and looked at Legolas who returned her smile before he looked at Gandalf.

"Aria is with child," Legolas said brightly and Gandalf smiled a knowing smile. He raised his hand and cupped her cheek.

"You will make a fine mother, and your own very proud," he said. Aria felt tears come to her eyes and she embraced the old wizard. He reminded her so much of her own father and she loved him dearly. When she pulled away Gandalf looked at Legolas. "You will make a fine father as well, Legolas. I know that your child will grow and have a healthy and happy life." Legolas inhaled deeply and smiled at Gandalf as Aria moved to his arms and laid her head on his shoulder.

"I hope so," she whispered and Gandalf smiled before he went inside leaving the two alone on the balcony with smiles on their faces. They stood silent for time and Aria raised up her head and looked at him. "Legolas, what do you think your father will say when we go back home and tell him?" Legolas smiled at her and kissed her forehead.

"I'm sure he will be very pleased." Legolas sighed and rested his head against hers and closed his eyes. "You know for a long time, he thought I would never have found my match, but I have and I have never been happier." Aria smiled and closed her own eyes. Suddenly, she opened her eyes and looked at Legolas.

"I just thought of something," she whispered. Legolas looked at her slightly concerned.

"What is it?" he asked as he cupped her cheek.

"I'm not worried what your father will think, what of your mother?" Legolas laughed a light and happy laugh before he shook his head and kissed her briefly. Aria laughed along with him before they made their way back inside to enjoy the celebration.