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Sorry if this chapter is a bit lame- I'm tired and it took me hours to write this.

All was well in the home of the royal family that morning. Everybody rose with the sun, welcoming it with an excitement of a new day, especially two energetic elflings.

"But Adar we do not wish to have a bath"

Eleni whined, hoping to get her own way with her father. But Legolas merely shook his head and handed her over to her mother who ran into the bathroom and locked the door behind her.

Nearly an hour later she emerged, her gown wet and her hair in tangles, a look of exhaustion but triumph on her face.

Behind her followed two newly bathed and impeccably dressed elflings.

There was a knock on the door and Celenier entered, her face immediately lighting up with a smile when the elflings she looked after charged at her with hugs.

Thalia laughed, relieved that she would have a little time to herself.

"What do you say to your naneth?"

The twins twisted in Celenir's arms and waved,

"Bye nana, see you later"

Thalia stepped forward and kissed them both on the forehead before they left the room. The door shut and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"I never thought I'd get rid of them! I love them to death, but sometimes they can be such a handful"

Legolas looked up from his work to see his wife flop ungracefully onto the bed. His eyes danced with laughter as she struggled to remove the wet garments from her body, but he didn't rise to help her. He merely sat back in his chair, his arms crossed against his chest as she slowly revealed her body to him.

He tried to contain his desire as she wandered to their wardrobe and picked out a new gown. Her naked body was tempting him away from the important papers that lay on the desk, begging for his attention.

He shook his head and returned to his work before he found himself in a situation that he would not be able to tear himself from.

"So, what is on the agenda for today my love?"

Thalia asked as she fastened her gown. Leoglas sighed and rubbed his temples.

"Well, I must talk with my father, then I have to go over the guard rotation and then...then I will come home. I am tired"

Thalia nodded sympathetically, she knew just how he felt. As the days passed things were becoming more hectic. Scheduals were constantly being changed, people were always in need of something. There was not a night in the last two weeks that Thalia had been home to put her children to bed, even Legolas was always home before she.

She pinned her hair into a messy bun and pouted at the mirror, upset that her hair wasn't co-operating with her.

Smiling she made her way over to Legolas and put her arms around his neck, just enjoying him and the way that his presence seemed to immediately calm her. There was time when he couldn't, but now all she needed to do was hug him and everything else melted away.

He pulled her round and kissed her firmly. She drew back and rested her forehead on his.

"Love you"

He said nothing but kissed her once more before lifting her up and setting her on the floor.

"Kay I have to go, don't wait up"

He frowned as she made light of her absence. He was not in the least happy that his wife spent more time with patients that her family. It could not be helped, but he did not like it.

She blew him a kiss and left the room before he could say anything.

He stood from his desk, gathering everything he thought he would need, he was almost finished when there was a knock on the door. A guard entered, looked rushed and harassed.

"My Lord, the search group are back"

Knowing exactly what he was talking about Leoglas left the papers on his desk and flew out of the room.

His footsteps echoed softly and quietly through the hallways as he made his way to the halls where he knew, the group would be talking to his father.

Without knocking he opened the large wooden door, gasping at the sight of his bravest warriors.

They looked exhausted and pained, and they all had various wounds on their bodies, the evidence clinging to their clothes.

"We were ambushed your magiestly, they knew that we were there. We had been there less than a week when orcs attacked us. Maeglin was captured and we did not get away without losses"

The warriors voice was hoarse with the lack of water and his eyes were veiled in horror and sadness.

King Thranduil looked unperturbed at his warriors words and simply nodded his head. His eyes found those of his son, their depths revealing many things. Things which made Leoglas more anxious.

"And what did you learn?"

There was a heavy silence before one of the warriors began to speak.

"The fortress was not detectable. It is invisible. The orcs that ambushed us seemed to come out of the trees themselves. There was nothing, there was not a fort nor was there a stronghold. We could find no trace of a homestead nor even an aminal. The land was bare, as if no bird nor wolf would dare enter. A sheet of ice seemed to cover the trees and darkness enveloped the lands. It cannot be explained my Lord"

Thranduil nodded, his face pensive but shadowed. He rose from his seat,

"Go and seek healing and rest"

The warriors, too exhausted to follow the correct procedure, left the room wearily.

Legolas stood from his seat and approached his father. Thranduil's eyes were guarded, unreadable. The king jumped when Leoglas placed his hand on his shoulders.

"We are fighting not only a nameless enemy but an invisible one as well"

Legolas sighed, this thoughts whirling, trying to find a solution to all of their problem as a good leader should, but he could not.

"Go home Legolas. Find your wife and go home. For I know not when you will get the chance to spend time with her again. Tomorrow, will be a day like no other you have ever lived through. Tomorrow we begin what we have only talked about my son"

Legolas, confused as he was, headed his father's words and swiftly left the room. He knew where to find his wife and his feet took him there without thought.

The smell of herbs engulfed him as he stepped into the healing wing. His eyes searched for the tell-tale silver hair of his wife, and he found her, sat next to one of the returned warriors. He watched as she talked to him and bathed his face with a cool cloth.

Sensing eyes upon her she lifted her head, her eyes locking with those of her husband. He smiled and she nodded, understanding his silent words.

She said her goodbyes and left the room, Legolas following.

"And why do you find it necessary to interrupt my day?"

Her voice washed over him, calming his thoughts. His clear eyes locked on hers and without warning he pulled her too him.

She was startled by his sudden show of affection but soon gathered her thoughts. She placed her arms around him tightly and kissed his temple.

"What is it Greenleaf?"

He shook his head and tightened his hold. They remained there for a few minitues until Legolas drew back. He took her hands in his and kissed her.

She stepped back, a look of pure scepticism on her face,

"Legolas...what's going on?"

He sighed and began walking again,

"The warriors that returned did not bring welcome news. We know nothing of who we are fighting"

Thalia furrowed her brows and bit her lip,

"We do have a plan though...right?"

"We do. But it will not be easy"

"And you can't talk about it...I know"

They reached their door and stood outside, neither one wanting to enter first. Thalia turned around and leaned against the door. A look of exhaustion and defeat on her face.

"I feel like I'm losing you"

She said sadly. That wasn't how she felt, but it was what came out. Legolas sighed and leaned forward.

"I know"

She nodded her head and reached for the door handle behind her, sending them both sprawling across their floor.

The sat up on their elbows, fighting giggles. With one look their resolve disappeared and they collapsed on the floor laughing.

They laughter soon subsided and they just lay on the floor staring at the ceiling, trapped within their thoughts.

"It's going to be a while until we can do this again isn't it?"

Thalia asked, turning her head to look at Legolas, her eyes were sad but they held a glimmer of hope.

"Yes, it will be a while. But I promise that I will always be thinking of you"

She nodded and stood up. He watched from his place on the floor as she removed the ties from her hair and let it flow down her back. His eyes followed each movement of her slender hands as she untied the back of her dress and let it fall onto the floor. With careful and considered movements she undid the last tie on her chemise and let it join the gown on the floor. She looked over her shoulder and winked at him before disappearing into the bathroom.

Legolas' eyes were wide and dark with desire and he felt himself harden at the sight of her naked body.

He rose, a look of pure lust in his eyes. They knew that it would be their last joining for months and so they savoured everything, enjoying caresses and whispers.

And how right they would be, for that night the first cog of many was turned and a life was already slipping away.

The couple enjoyed what little time they had together, blissfully unaware of the package that had just arrived at the palace. It was the package that would ensure chaos and corruption within Mirkwood and it's people.