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A/N: Ok, a few of you have pointed out that Sky is mortal. Don't worry, this will be dealt with later and in a way that may surprise you.

Chapter 12

Almost kidnapped

Legolas smiled as he watched the sleeping Sky. Her stomach had swollen as the child within her grew. But one thing worried him. He had lied. He had lied to her when he said he believed the child was his. The thought that it could be Suiadan's constantly plagued his mind. He couldn't get it out of his head. It couldn't be ignored he knew that now. While he may be able to ignore it at times, it was constantly on Sky's mind. Suiadan always was. She feared him. She feared what he had done to her, what he could do and what he might do.

In his eyes, Sky had become more and more beautiful everyday throughout her pregnancy. When he told her so, she told him to stop saying things he didn't mean, returning his thoughts to his lie.

What if the child was Suiadan's?

Would he be able to raise it as his own?

No. He couldn't. Suiadan had hurt Sky and Legolas didn't want to have anything to do with him. But could you really punish a child for its father's sins? Sky's eyes opened and she smiled at Legolas. "Good morning," she said softly. Legolas bent down and kissed her. "Good morning," he said in reply. Sky's hand was resting on her stomach.

"Legolas," she said, "I'm scared. I had such a horrible dream last night."

"What happened?" asked Legolas.

"I had a daughter," said Sky.

"Well, that's a good thing," said Legolas, "I told you that our daughters will carry your beauty and wisdom."

"Let me finish," said Sky, clearly upset by something, "I dreamt that she was grown up. I saw Suiadan do to her what he did to me. He exploited her and then he raped her. Legolas, I'm scared that it will come true."

"No, Sky," said Legolas, "I will not allow it to happen." He kissed her fore head and got up. Sky sat up and suddenly said, "Ouch!" Legolas turned around.

"What's wrong?" said Legolas, worried. Sky gently ran her hand over her stomach and smiled. "She kicked!" said Sky "She kicked! I guess I think it's a girl. Oh, Legolas come here." Legolas went up to her. Sky took his hand and placed it on her belly. Legolas felt the baby kick out. "Can you feel her? Can you feel our daughter?" asked Sky. Legolas nodded, struck dumb by what was happening. For the first time since Sky had told him that she was pregnant, he felt excited. He wanted to protect the child. He no longer cared who fathered it. It was a new life and that was all that mattered. He bent down so he was level with Sky's belly. "I can feel her," he said, "And I love her already." He began to laugh and Sky began to laugh with him. There was a knock at the door of the main chambers. Legolas pulled on his shirt and went to answer it as Sky got up and pulled on a robe. She entered the living area and saw Legolas talking with the head healer, Marcaunon. Marcaunon had been watching over Sky during her pregnancy. He was the same elf who had delivered Legolas. "Marcaunon!" said Sky "It is lovely to see you."

"As it is to see you, my lady," said Marcaunon, "I'm afraid I can't see you later, my son has summoned me to Lothlorien on some urgent business so I've come to see you now. I also wanted to speak with Legolas as he never seems to come with you to see me."

"He's always busy," said Sky, "He has a lot of responsibilities."

"Yes, well he has to learn to make his child top priority," said the healer, "His father didn't and I believe he was off on a hunt when Legolas decided to enter the world."

"Really? King Thranduil wasn't there," said Sky.

"He made it just in time, and I mean just," said Marcaunon, "He came bursting into the delivery room in time to see the after birth…and pass out."

"He actually thought the after birth was me," said Legolas as he helped Sky down onto a sofa and sat down beside her. Marcaunon began to laugh. "The funniest delivery I have ever preformed!" he said "Anyway, how are you Sky?"

"Well, the nausea has cleared up," said Sky, "And we felt the baby kick just a few moments ago."

"You felt him kick?" asked Marcaunon.

"Her," said Legolas, "We think it is a girl. And yes, we felt her kick."

"That is wonderful news," said Marcaunon, "Now Sky, I want you to remember where you fell the baby kick and track her movements. If at any point you haven't felt her move for a day, then you go straight to my assistant, she will help you." Sky nodded.

"And Legolas," said Marcaunon, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine, it's Sky who is pregnant," said Legolas.

"No, I'm talking about how do you feel about being a father?"

"Oh," said Legolas, he looked at Sky and then at her belly, "I can't wait."

"I can't wait." Suiadan roared and threw himself down at his desk. He panted with fury then turned and looked at his mirror again. He felt his blood boil at the sight of the elf with his arms around Sky. He slammed his fists down on the desk. "That is my child!" he roared "And the elf wants to raise it! How dare he! That child is mine! And so is its mother! No wedding ring can tell me otherwise! Shagrat!" A slant-eyed orc sidled into the room. "Yes, master," it hissed. Suiadan brushed his hair out of his face and snarled, "Prepare a battalion, we're taking Sky and my child back!"

"Prince Legolas! Prince Legolas!" Legolas looked round the door to his chambers and saw the once nervous Calanon running up to him. "Calanon?" asked Legolas, "What is wrong?"

"Orcs, my lord," said Calanon, "On the western borders! Translators say they are coming for Princess Sky."

"Right," said Legolas, "Go prepare for battle. I'll be along in a moment." He went back into his chambers. Sky was staring at him in fear. "Sky, I want you to stay here," he said.

"No!" said Sky "No, I can't stay here unarmed. He'll find me! Please Legolas, leave me a weapon so I may defend myself!" Legolas hesitated then drew out one of his hunting knives. "Take this," he said, "Use it if you must." Sky nodded and kissed him on the cheek. Legolas smiled at her and left. Sky gripped the knife, resolved not to put it down for a moment. The baby kicked out again. "I know," whispered Sky, "I'm scared too."

For hours, Sky waited. Nothing. Nothing of Legolas or Suiadan. Then the door opened. Sky tightened her grip on the knife and waited. Legolas walked in. He was bruised, battered and covered in orc blood but he was alive. "Legolas!" she said happily and went to hug him but he pushed her back. "No," he said hoarsely from shouting so much, "You'll get covered in orc blood. Are you all right? Did he come?"

"No," Sky said, "No one has come since you left. Come now, let's get you cleaned up." Someone cleared their throat behind them. It was Calanon. "Excuse my lord, my lady," he said, "But a messenger of Gondor just arrived with this." He held out a scroll. Legolas took it and nodded. Calanon left. Legolas unrolled the scroll and smiled. "Arwen gave birth to a son, they have named him Eldarion!" he said.

"How wonderful," said Sky, "Look, you smelly, smelly elf, go get a bath and then we can write and tell Aragorn and Arwen congratulations and tell them of our own child."