The room fell into shocked silence as Legolas' words sank in. Shock radiated from Aragorn, but then he found himself shouting back at the Elf.
"Fine, you want to leave? Then go I care not. But if you try to leave with my heir's and expect to take them from this Kingdom, then you are mistaken. I will have you shot down before you move an inch."
Legolas could only gasp at the pure spite and hate in his husband's voice. "What? They are my children; you cannot keep them from me. I will take them with me."
"You will take them nowhere. They have been recognised as my heirs and as such I receive sole custody if we ever part." For one split second grey eyes met blue before Legolas turned and fled the chamber, running from the tense scene that he had been part of.
Mithrandir saw the hurt that showed on Aragorn's face as the door closed behind his husband. He looked exactly like a young child as the love of his life walked away from him. Yet he made no move to stop Legolas and did not utter a single word. The only move he made was to bite his lower lip; this was the only sign he gave that showed his regret.
Legolas felt tears well up in his eyes as he hurried away from the chamber, he was determined that he would make it back to his… no, Aragorn's chambers, before he would let them fall. He would pack and leave as quickly as he could. He had to go or he would do something that he would greatly regret later.
He would miss his children but he had more to think of than that. He would always make sure that they knew that he loved them, but he needed to sort out his mind and heart. No matter what Aragorn did or how this played out, he would always love the King.
He had finally managed to reach the corridor that led to the Royal chambers when he ran full tilt into something. Looking up through tear blurred eyes that rapidly over spilt so that clear tears ran to his perfect cheeks he saw that Elrond was looking down at him concern plain in his stance.
"Legolas, why do you cry?" The Lord asked. He was worried for the young Elf before him; he was like a second son to him. Far too many times the Elfling had come close to the brink of death, through the sad events that had dotted his young life.
"It is Aragorn, we have parted. He hates me." Was all that he managed to get out before the dam broke, Legolas could only bury his face into the neck of his father in law as the Lord's warm arms surrounded him.
Elrond felt shock rising in his heart. The dream couple of Legolas and Aragorn had seperated? They never seemed to have serious trouble. Well, not in their love, anyway. Every time they argued, they spoke and sorted it out. But now…
Aragorn made his way numbly towards the great hall; he made sure that his features gave nothing away. He had been expecting this for months. Aragorn still loved the blond Prince deeply, but he knew he would never keep hold of Legolas. The Prince was destined for greater things than the King of Men.
He was himself a Prince, a Prince of one of the noblest Elven Realms.
He had never deserved the Prince. He had tried for weeks to keep the blond from his heart, tried to distance himself from the beauty of the Prince Consort of Gondor.
Walking into the great hall he was greeted by the twin cries of "Ada!" Scooping his children up into his arms he held them tight to his chest, inhaling their scent. It was yet another thing that reminded the King of Legolas.
He kissed his children's heads and sat down pretending that nothing was wrong. But inside his heart was shattering into a million tiny pieces.
Legolas was pleading with Elrond. "Please do not make a big deal of this. All that needed to be said has been said."
Elrond felt his heart constrict once more at those words but decided that the Prince was old enough to make his own decisions. He had seen the way his foster son had been ignoring Legolas at the party and had sensed that something was very wrong.
"Very well, child I will not ask. But I will try to help." Elrond pulled Legolas gently towards the chambers. He pushed the blond into the chambers and helped him to pack. "I will send the twin's with you; I presume you are heading to Eryn Lasgalen? I will stay here and make sure that Laireloth and Estalado are well and I will try to talk to Aragorn."
"Lord Elrond, you do not have to, Aragorn is your son and the twins brother. Please do not loose him because you stood by me." Legolas pleaded.
"Nonsense, you are as much my son as he is. I love you Legolas, I always will and I have always considered you my son, especially after your Nana's death."
Legolas threw himself into Elrond's arms. "Thank you." Legolas felt the tears slide once more down his cheeks. "I was so scared that I would have no where to go and that everyone would hate me."
"Legolas, no one will or would hate you. I will protect and help you." Elrond said and he then placed his hand on Legolas' stomach. "Both of you."
The blond could only stare at the Lord. "You know?" He asked, half hoping that he did and the other half hoping he did not.
"Legolas, I am a healer and an ancient Lord. I know more than you will ever imagine." Elrond's smiled serenely at the distressed Elf before him.
"I beg of you not to tell Aragorn, he will take the child from me, please?" He begged the shocked Lord in front of him.
Aragorn said goodnight and picking up his sleeping children made his way towards the Royal chambers.
As he pushed the door to the chambers open he bumped into Legolas who was coming out of the chamber. The twins woke at the small cries that their parents could not stop leaving their mouths. The twins giggled from Aragorn's arms.
Neither said anything and Legolas took Estalado from Aragorn, kissing the child on his head. He then took Laireloth and holding them both he walked back into the chamber and sat on the bed with them.
"Laireloth, Estalado your Nana has to go away for a while. I promise that I will be back soon but Nana needs some time to himself. I love you both very much." He kissed them again before leaving the room ignoring Aragorn and leaving his stunned children on the bed.
Legolas managed to get out of the room before letting the tears flow down his face once more. He had to leave this night, he decided. He could not wait until the morning; even if he had to leave alone he had to leave.
Legolas wiped his face and made his way to Faramir's and Eowyn's chamber. He wanted to say a final farewell. They were his only true friends in Gondor and they deserved to know what was happening.
Faramir was in the process of putting one year old Boromir down for the night when a quiet knock on the door woke Eowyn from her nap. She was four months pregnant with their second child. The door opened to reveal the fair Prince Consort.
"Legolas, come in." Faramir invited rocking Boromir gently in his arms.
Legolas walked into the chamber fully, only to stop and whisper. "I am sorry, I did not think of the time. I will leave you for the night."
"Do not be ridiculous, Legolas. Are you well? You look as if you have been crying." Eowyn asked, worried for her friend.
"Aragorn and I have had a fight." Legolas replied sniffling as tears once again filled his eyes. "I hit him and he hit me. We have split up, I am returning to Eryn Lasgalen straight away. I thought that you should know."
Faramir said nothing; instead he grabbed the Prince's arm and pulled him into a hug.
"You do not have to leave; we would support your claim to remain in Gondor." Eowyn told him.
But Legolas shook his head. "I have to go home. I need to think things over. I love Aragorn and we have not broken our vows to one another so please do not give up hope. Sometimes some time and space is needed to make sense of what is in front of your eyes." Legolas gave the couple each a hug and then he was ready to leave. "Please look after Estalado and Laireloth for me, write to me and tell me how they are? And please give this to Aragorn." He handed over a sealed piece of parchment.
Faramir took it and closed the door after the retreating form of Legolas. Both wore a look of shock and Eowyn was in tears. For the Prince and King to be apart did not seem right.
Legolas did consider one last, final goodbye but what was the point?
Don't pull me down
'Cause I am floating up high
Don't make me realise
'Cause I need this dream
Aragorn sat in his chamber, trying to calm a frantic Laireloth and Estalado. They had not understood everything that their Naneth had said, but they knew that their Nana was gone and they knew that he might not be back for sometime.
Why did you have to go and say that?
I thought we would always be here
We worked forever on this world
Why did you have to go and ruin it all?
When we had the perfect life
And had the perfect time
Why, why did you have to go?
Legolas walked slowly towards the city stables where he knew that Arod waited for him. He had sent servants to arrange supplies for the trip an hour earlier, so he knew that everything would be ready for him. He spared one last, sad look at the Citadel. He was hoping, but knew it would not really happen, to see Aragorn come running after him begging for forgiveness.
Don't pull me down
'Cause I'm floating up high
Don't make me realise
'Cause I need this dream.
Aragorn crossed to the window to stare out over the grounds of his home. Most of the gardens belonged to Legolas; everything in the world reminded him of Legolas in some way. The air and trees the earth and sky, even their children.
Leave it all alone, let it settle down
Try to figure out what has changed
Work it out and try to fix it
Don't let go of your heart
Don't let go of your soul, now.
Hold on and hope that you are here
Why did you have to go?
When Legolas arrived at the stables it was to find one white and two bay stallions waiting for him. Standing beside the two identical bays were two identical Elves.
Don't pull me down
'Cause I am floating up high
Don't you make me realise
'Cause I need this dream
Aragorn felt the pull on his hair that signalled that Estalado had woken. Turning from the window he murmured, "At least he is free to start again, to find true happiness."
Look back
Release the heart
Look back
And see what you have to loose
Look back
And hope that you are here
Look back at love
Look back at love
Look back at love
Tbc. . .
Hi, everyone. First off wow on the response to this story and please keep reviewing I have loved reading what you are thinking. Please review please please please. I especially want responses on song lyrics as it is one of my own inventions.
Pointy-eared-elfs: I will do my best
Halimanya: They may sort it our but they may not. Who knows.
Jedi-Bant: Thanks. I thought it would be angst to not have the twins go with Legolas.
Naitriab : I thought it would be a bit of a surprise
ScreaminInsanity: Bit more I hope this gives just as many ideas.
Animegurl14 Glad you liked it.
LittleCrazy1: Estalado can not come and make Leafie feel better.
Usada : I received some bad and I mean bad reviews and emails that were very insulting over never give up so and update will properly be a little longer but it will come I promise. Glad you like this story.
Kitty : I am already considering the reaction of Lomion and Thranduil. He he
bradleigh: Was I that obvious
restlesssoul : Evil laugh. I see you liked it.
Triptych : Well not every one is that observant. Glad you liked.
Wanda : Hope this is as good.
Luna Love good : Your wish is my command
Tasha : I was not offended I found it funny.
sexy-as-ron: They broke up
Lyndsay : Did you like. Hope you did
Knight Kenobi of Eryn Lasgalen: And hopefully a good middle.
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Dee : I8 could never forget my characters and not finished their story.