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Chapter 51

"Keep breathing Aria," Éowyn said as she wiped her sweat damped brow with a cool cloth. In his gathering of cloths and warm water, Legolas had sent word for Éowyn and Faramir that the baby was being born. Both had come as soon as the words had left the messenger's mouth. "Deep breaths now." Aria was making panting like sounds and looking up at Éowyn who was doing her best to keep her expression neutral. Aragorn and two maids who had been present at other deliveries were at the end of the bed.

"Éowyn," Aria panted. "I am breathing just fiiii-ahhhhh!" Aria let out a scream as another contraction hit her.

"Push Aria!" Aragorn exclaimed and Aria did as she was instructed and began pushing. "The baby is beginning to crown," Aragorn said in a whisper. Aria could feel Legolas' emotions very clearly over the pain, and he was very nervous and very unhappy as Aragorn forced him to wait in the hall with Faramir.

Legolas slowly began pacing the hall when he heard Aragorn exclaim for Aria to push once again. Faramir was sitting on a bench across from the door nervously fidgeting with his fingers as he looked at the wooden door. Another scream met the elf's and the man's ears and Faramir stood. "Push!" they heard Éowyn's voice call. "Push Aria, the baby is nearly through!" Faramir put his hand on the tense prince's shoulder as they both looked at the door.

With an ear piercing scream Aria pushed forth her and Legolas' child into Aragorn's hands. He quickly cleaned the baby's airway and a loud cry filled the room. Aragorn looked up at Aria, who was resting back on her elbows her head hanging back and her breath coming in gasps. He smiled at her as he looked down at the small elfling in his arms and began to see to the baby. As Aragorn cut the cord and tied it off with string, a maid wrapped the baby in thick cloths to be cleaned and readied to be given to Aria. Suddenly, Aria let out another scream and held her stomach. Aragorn furrowed his brow and looked back at her. Aria pushed and Aragorn looked down to see another head crowning.

Aragorn could not believe his eyes and he quickly swung back into action as one maid cared for the first child. The first Elvin birth in five hundred years was happening and the first birth of twins since Elrohir and Elladan were born to Celebráin and Elrond over three thousand years ago.

Legolas smiled at Faramir when the cries of a child, his child, were heard. But, his smile soon fell when Aria screamed once again and he looked to the door. "Something's not right," he whispered. He looked back at Faramir who had a confused look on his face. "Something is wrong. Why would she be screaming again?" Faramir shook his head. He had no words of comfort for Legolas, and Legolas reached for Aria but she was blocked to him and he could not reach her.

Panic filled the prince and it took every once of strength not to run into the room, but he knew if something was terribly wrong, Aragorn would have called for him.

Aria screamed once more as another child came from her body and into Aragorn's hands. His smile grew as he looked down at the elfling and he cleaned the baby's airways and cut the cord before he handed the child to the other maid. "Well done Aria," he said with a gently smile. Aria looked at him and then at the two maids with tired eyes. "You will see your children soon, but first we must take care of you." Aria slowly nodded and her eyes met his.

"Are they . . .?" she asked and trailed off. Aragorn smiled.

"They are both healthy." Aria smiled and laid back on the bed. She had waited ten months to find out whether she had a son or daughter, what was another ten minutes to find out if she had two girls, two boys or a boy and a girl?

It seemed like days had passed as Faramir and Legolas stood outside the door, when in actuality it had only been maybe thirty minutes when Éowyn opened the door with a bright smile on her face. Legolas went to her quickly. "Éowyn, tell me is she well? Is our child well?" he asked. Éowyn nodded.

"Aye, all three are fine. Do come," she said before she took his hand. Legolas furrowed his brow as he followed her, Faramir not far behind him.

"Three?" he thought to himself but the sight that met his eyes was one of shock and surprise. Laying on the bed with fresh linens and a tired glow around her was Aria, her dark hair was in down and fell gently over her face as she looked down at the small bundle in her arms. Aragorn stood next to the bed holding another small bundle he smiled at him. "Aria," Legolas said gently as he rushed over to her and sat on the bed next to her. She looked up at him and smiled as Aragorn walked around the bed and passed the small bundle he was holding to him.

"Legolas," Aria said tiredly. "You are holding our daughter and I am holding our son." Legolas' eyes widened and he smiled with tears in his eyes as he looked down at the peaceful face of his daughter. Her hair was dark, much like Aria's but as she yawned and opened her eyes, bright sapphire blue eyes met his and he smiled at her before he ran a calloused finger down her tender cheek. He raised his tear filled eyes to Aria's and smiled. He leaned in and kissed her lips lightly before he looked down at his son in her arms. His hair was golden, nearly the same color as his and his eyes moved from Aria's face to Legolas'. Where their daughter's eyes matched his, their son's matched Aria's and Legolas smiled at his son.

"What are you going to name them?" Aragorn asked with a smile. Aria looked at Legolas.

"Since, our daughter came first, you shall name her and I shall name our son," she said as she rested her head against the many pillows she was propped up against. Legolas smiled and nodded as he turned his attention to the now sleeping child in his arms.

"Maldamiriel," Legolas whispered before he looked up at Aria then Aragorn. "She shall be called Maldamiriel." Aragorn smiled as did Aria in approval.

"'Dear jewel'?" Aragorn asked. "It is fitting of a princess." Legolas smiled and nodded his head. Legolas looked at Aria. "What name do you give your son Aria?" She looked down at him and ran her fingers over the soft down of blonde hair with a smile.

"Maldor," she said as she looked up at her dear friend and her husband. Legolas laughed quietly before he leaned over and kissed her lightly once more.

"'Land of gold.' I take it you named him for his gold colored hair?" Aragorn asked. Aria nodded. Legolas smiled and looked between his children and his wife.

"How is possible for you to have bore two children and never even knew?" Legolas asked. Aria shook her head.

"I do not know, but it always seemed like the baby never would rest. The baby would move and kick all day and then all night. They must have slept at different times," she said as she looked at her son. Aragorn shook his head.

"I do not know how Endoria wouldn't know you carried two. It surprises me," Aragorn said as he touched Maldamiriel's cheek. Aria sighed with fatigue and laid her head back. Éowyn stepped over and took Maldor from her arms and Faramir walked over to her and looked down at the tiny elfling with a smile. Aria smiled at the pair.

"Now it is your turn my friend," Aria said to Éowyn who looked at the Elvin princess with a smile.

"In time, Aria, in time," Éowyn said. Faramir smiled and kissed her forehead. "I do think you should rest. You have fed your children and now it is time you sleep." Legolas nodded in agreement.

"Yes, take rest Aria. I will not leave your or our children's side," he said. Aria smiled and nodded before her eyes half closed and then unfocused. She was too tired to argue and soon found herself in a peaceful slumber. Legolas smiled and kissed her forehead before he stood and walked to the crib. Another would be made so Maldamiriel and Maldor had their own beds, but for now the crib was large enough for the two to share. Éowyn laid Maldor down and then Legolas laid Maldamiriel down. He smiled a contented smile before he looked at his friends. "I thank all three of you for your aid during Aria's delivery," he paused and looked at Aragorn, "and thank you for delivering them. I know you had not expected that on your visit." Aragorn smiled and shook his head.

"That I did not, but it was not too difficult. Aria did well during the long labor and I am surprised she had enough strength to feed them let alone speak with all of us for a time." Legolas nodded and glanced at his wife who laid peacefully asleep. "She will more than likely remain in bed for the next two or three days, but she will soon gain her strength back." Legolas looked back at Aragorn and nodded.

"I expected as much, but there is no need to worry. She will be well taken care of," Legolas said. Aragorn nodded and smiled.

"There is no doubt in my mind of that my friend." Aragorn put his hand on Legolas' shoulder and the pair shared a smile before the two men and woman left Legolas and Aria alone. Legolas was too excited to rest and Aria was in need of a great deal of rest so he was not going to wake her. So, Legolas spent the night just watching his children and his wife sleep. Much to his surprise, Maldamiriel and Maldor slept through the night and as the dawn approached he looked at Aria.

The morning sun dance across her fair features and her cheeks were still blushed from her long delivery and she seemed to have a new aura about her. One that was full of happiness and something he had never seen before but what ever it was it was very fitting for his love. A smile found its way across his face before he looked back at his children feeling amazed that he had helped create life, two lives that he would help shape and mold. He only hoped that he was going to be a good enough father and that he would not let his children or Aria down.