Never without you
Chapter 14: A letter
Pairing: Legolas/Haldir
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WARNING: this is about male/male relationships if you have a problem with it then I suggest that you go elsewhere.

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/ Thoughts /
:: Mind speak/Telepathy ::

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The reconstruction of the White City was moving along at a swift and steady pace. King Elassar was hunched over the layout for the 2nd and 3rd levels when Faramir approached him.

"Please tell me that you're here to save me from all this work my friend?" Aragorn pleaded straighten himself from being bent over a table that had maps and building plans strewn about.

The young captain smiled. "Sorry Aragorn but you have me running things in Osglilith remember?"

"Then why are you here? Should you not be there making sure the ports are secure," Aragorn teased trying to rile the steward.

Faramir smiled not taking the bait. "I'm not falling for it this time Aragorn. The reason why I am here is this…" Faramir reached inside his tunic and handed the king a letter.

Aragorn recognized the long curvy Elvish script of his friend. He sunk down into his chair to read. The steward saw how worn his friend and king looked. Faramir eased out of the room leaving the former Ranger to his thoughts.

Hello My Friend,
I know you have been worried about the babies and me, but I assure you we are fairing quite well…

/Babies! He's pregnant again. Was this the reason why he left Lothloríen early?/ Aragorn thought fuming because he knew that Thranduil was the force behind Legolas leaving so abruptly. Steeling his raising temper he picked-up from where he left off.

…Lord Elrond has been summoned to oversee the remainder of my pregnancy. I have so much I need to tell you. However, I cannot possible put it all down in words, so I will only mention this: my Father knows about Haldir and I. He was not too pleased about our bonding at first, but he realized he was making us miserable as well as endangering our children, which brings me to my next point.

I hate to do this to you my friend but I will not be able to attend you and Arwen's wedding there in Minas Tirith. I am into my seventh month and as you know Elven pregnancies last for twelve months instead of the human nine. I have barely the strength to keep myself awake let alone from falling from a horse. In three months time I will be too large to move about with any Elvish grace you always tease me for.

Lord Elrond without a doubt will confine me to my bed in order for me not to miscarry or deliver too early I am truly sorry.

Please send Lady Arwen my regards and I wish you both the happiness you deserve, also if you see Gimli tell him…no just tell him that all is well and that I miss him. Until we see each other again my friend.

Legolas Greenleaf
Crown Prince of Mirkwood

This was unacceptable to Aragorn. Legolas needed to be there it was only fitting. They had been through too much together for the Prince not to attend his wedding. After all, the remaining Fellowship was going to be in attendance (Merry, Pippin, Sam, Gandalf, and Gimli) and it wouldn't be the same without the Elf present. Aragorn fetched a fresh pierce of parchment and scribbled a hasty letter and if everything turned out as he planned he would be reunited with his best friend.

"FARA-"

The steward was standing just outside the door when the king yanked it open screaming his name.

"Take this and deliver it to Lady Arwen of Imladris then no…first ready my horse we need to leave on the as quick as all humanly possible for Mirkwood make sure you have only what we need then send a messenger to Imladris. Make haste we cannot delay," Aragorn ordered.

Faramir didn't argue with the royal, when Aragorn started barking out orders it was best and safe for all to do as told.

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A/N: Well, is everything falling into place yet? I hope so?, more fireworks to come. Has anyone guessed what Serégon is up to, yet? What do you think Aragorn wrote to Arwen? Why is he going to Mirkwood? Dunno, well stay tuned for the next chapter to find out.

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Teaser for Chapter 15: Don't be mad…

"What brings you back?" Glorfindel lover asked.

The Balrog-slayer chuckled as he glid a hand over sooth paled flesh. "Elrohir was distracted again. The bond between him and Elladan is weakening."

The guardian propped himself up on his elbows. "But that would mean…"