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Aragorn gave a big sigh as he once more rounded the citadel in search of Eldarion. The thirteen year old boy was nowhere to be found and Aragorn had great need of him. Tonight was a big feast and Eldarion needed to be present. It was nearing dusk and Aragorn still needed to bathe and get dressed as well as Eldarion.

"Who are you looking for, my lord?" Faramir's voice stopped Aragorn and the king turned with a fond smile at the steward. "To find Eldarion and you? Should you not be with Eowyn, getting ready?" Aragorn waited until Faramir caught up with him and together they continued down the hallway.

"I am actually looking for my daughter. She has disappeared. It seems like she has inherited her mother's ways. Elana is far too wise for her 10 years." Faramir smiled at Aragorn and the man gave a nod. "I remember Eldarion would not come near her when they were younger. I once caught him muttering something about dolls and girls. But I believe it was an age thing."

"Yes, Elana was the same. She could not stand him simply for being a boy. I do believe I spoiled her through. Eowyn says her young brother is not nearly as bad as Elana is. But then again, she is my first born." Aragorn nodded, still smiling. He sobered somewhat when he remembered the earlier years when Eowyn and Faramir had been heart broken when their first child did not survive. And now they had a beautiful young daughter and a son.

"I do wonder where she is." Faramir softly muttered until quick footsteps came their way. Soon the two children came into view, holding hands which were quickly led go off when they saw their parents. Aragorn shared an amused look with Faramir but both held their mouths shut until Aragorn said. "I am glad to finally have found you, Eldarion. Come we must get your dressed for the feast tonight."

The boy hesitated slightly and looked at Elana as Faramir said, drawing his daughter to him. "Come, my sweetheart. This goes the same for you. There will be another time to play. And besides you shall see Eldarion tonight so let us go. I fear your mother might have my head if I do not return soon." Elana nodded softly and with a last quick nod at Aragorn and Eldarion Faramir left with his daughter by his side, who cast a look back at Eldarion.

Aragorn rested a hand upon the boy's shoulder as he took a moment to draw a deep breath. His wound was nothing but a small cut now, but it still pained him on days like these. "I am so sorry, Ada. I have wearied you when you had to search for me. I am very sorry." Eldarion softly called out, giving his father a hand.

"It is alright, Eldarion. Elladan and Elrohir would simply say I need the exercise. Now let us go back to your room to get your dressed for the feast tonight. Would you care to tell me what that was about with Elana?" Aragorn saw to his surprise a blush appear on Eldarion's cheek and the boy murmured something soft

"She is becoming a beautiful young girl, do you not agree?" Aragorn continued lightly as the began to walk back towards the king's private chambers. "Ada!" Eldarion raised his voice slightly as he once more burned red and shook his head. "Girls are stupid and she is as well. I do not care how pretty she is." The boy finally declared.

Aragorn fought the urge to laugh as he opened the door to his chambers to lead the boy in. He could still remember the first time he ever fell in love. He had been a lot older then Eldarion however for in Rivendell there were no children as young as he was. He grimaced when he remembered his love had caused his destiny to change and for some reason it made him feel very sad but he forced those thoughts away as he focussed upon Eldarion. "Best to get ready, ion Nin." He eventually said as he went into his own bathing chambers to take a relaxing bath.

Feasts were given for the people so they had something to look forward to and rejoice for. For Aragorn knew it surely was not given for the king's pleasure, he quickly grew tired of these occasions. He smiled at the assembled crowd as he moved through them until he eventually stopped next to Eomer who had come to Gondor for some discussions with his councillors.

"I have only seen your son briefly. He looks like you more and more everyday." Eomer said as gave the people who passed by a curtsies nod. "Thank you. He is up to more of my tricks every day as well." Aragorn softly murmured in reply as he looked around in search of Eldarion once more.

"Well he is about the age where children usually start to defy their parents. But then again we are luckier then most parents for we can still command our children as their king." Eomer gave a snort of laughter as he said those words. "Perhaps but I do not like to command my child. And besides I only have one, so suppose I am luckier then you. You have four children." Aragorn turned to the shorter man beside him.

"Yes and a fifth on the way." Eomer spoke to his glass this time as Aragorn turned back more sharply. "Really? Well congratulations." The older king eventually offered as he raised his glass to toast with Eomer. "Depends on how you look upon these things. I dearly love my wife and children but I thought with our youngest at the fine age to sleep in his own bed, we would finally be able to spend some time alone together. But I should have known better."

"I believe spending time alone together is what gave you all your children, including the new one." Aragorn said wistfully. "Aye, sometimes I envy you, my friend…" Eomer looked at Aragorn for a moment to see if it was allowed to continue before he leaned closer and whispered. "At least when you love males, you do not get into these problems. But I love my wife and children so I have no complain."

Aragorn gave a gentle smile which did not reach his eyes and soon he found Eomer had quickly laid his hand upon the older man's shoulder before the young king continued. "I have known for quite some time, Aragorn, but I could never figure quite out who it was until Eowyn spoke to me. And not directly mind you, she said you had been so sad after Legolas had sailed and I simply put two and two together and came to that conclusion. You have been blessed to earn his love, Aragorn as he has been to have yours."

Aragorn only bowed his head as his heart clenched together at the sincere words spoken by the king of Rohan. He then said in a hoarse voice. "I thank you, Eomer, for you honest words. They mean much to me." Eomer only drank deeply from his glass as Aragorn recovered himself. "I will go in search of Eldarion for it is already the second time today I do not know where he is and I do not like it."

The king of Gondor took brisk steps towards the exit when Faramir stopped in to speak in a low voice. "I cannot seem to find Elana. It is not I do not trust them but well, I was thinking this afternoon…." Aragorn silenced him with one hand as the man said. "I know. That is why I am going in search of Eldarion myself. Remain here and I shall find them. Follow me"

With those words the king walked into the garden. He was once more reminded of his years in the wild when he stepped on nearly silent feet in the gardens through the bushes. He turned sharply when he heard soft giggles from the right and crept towards the sound. He softly stepped back to the path and walked towards the concealed garden, quite certain of who is was.

He rounded the corner and stood for a moment with his arms crossing, waiting for the children to see him. He raised an eyebrow when Eldarion deepened the kiss he was sharing with Elana; surely they were too young for this. He wondered how long it would be until they would see him.

Soon he felt Faramir stiffen beside him as the also former ranger came upon the sight. He elbowed the younger steward and Faramir shot him a look. Aragorn gave a headshake in the direction of the children and the next moment he made a soft sound in the back of his throat, knowing Elana would not hear him but Eldarion surely would.

He saw his son stiffen and break the kiss and embarrassment for Faramir welled up within him as he saw Elana moan softly and try to claim Eldarion again. The prince held her off before he turned with a red face towards his father. Elana turned as well but gave a startled gasp as she saw her father and king Elessar standing there and by her father's look she realized they had seen everything.

She burned bright red as Eldarion released her hand. Her father seemed to tremble with rage and she could see the king's eyes shone with compassion for her before they darkened as well as they looked upon Eldarion. "Elana, come." Faramir finally said tensely. "Father, I would like to remain…."

"Now, child!" The voice ran out again and Elana knew that when her father called her child she had done something wrong. She finally walked forward and while looking back at Eldarion one last time she smiled sadly and hoped he would be alright when his father was done with him. She also knew she had disappointed her own father greatly and it might be a long time before she was alone with Eldarion once more.

Aragorn waited until their footfall was gone until he walked past his son and with a small wave of his hand did he beckon for Eldarion to follow, which the boy did. Aragorn remained silent through out their walk until he at last reached a place where they would not be disturbed.

He faced the city and pretended not to notice how Eldarion fidgeted beside him. "Explain." Aragorn simply said, not turning towards Eldarion. "I wanted to do what all of the other boys have done, Ada. I thought…." Anger exploded in Aragorn and the man turned to his son in a rage fit of temper as he hissed in elvish.

"You thought? You were not thinking at all, Eldarion. Do you know what you have done? Not only bringing shame upon yourself or your elders but upon Elana as well. Do you even know what this means in the elvish world? You have been very foolish, young man. You do not even understand any of it." Aragorn deflated with a sigh as he ran a hand through his hair.

Eldarion looked at his father with tears in his eyes as Aragorn drew him close and hugged the boy roughly to say. "You have the life of the men of Numenor, Eldarion. You will have twice the life span then Elana does. Do you think that by the time you are right for marriage, which might be 40 years from now that she will still be the girl you kissed today? She will be married herself. Aged with children already. You are not an ordinary man, ion nin and it is time you realized such."

"But what of the other boys?" The boy hiccupped. "Do not concern yourself with them. They are not princes but you are and my son and a half elf at that. In the elvish world this would mean intent to marry and you would lay claim as suitor. This is not innocence, Eldarion." Aragorn drew away gently.

"But surely you were not a virgin when you married Naneth, Ada?" Eldarion asked suddenly. "Actually I was. Within the laws of the elves when you have bedded someone you have been married to them. It is not about the ceremony, which is important of course but when you have sex with an elf, you bind with them." Aragorn took the boy's face in his hands and softly said. "I will forgive you for what you have done but think before you act next time, Eldarion. Especially with things like these. A love, no matter how small, is not to be trifled with."

Eldarion bowed his head and nodded while Aragorn continued. "What are you going to do now, ion nin?" Aragorn crouched down so he could look his child in the eye. "To apologize and tell her how I feel and that she should forgive me and that I do not ask for her love to be given to me." Aragorn nodded as he rose again and swung his arm around his son and said. "Then perhaps we should retire now for I think enough excitement has been going on for tonight and I am not really in the mood to go back to the feast. I would rather read in my room, if you would not mind accompany me."

When Eldarion smiled at him Aragorn smiled back and together father and son walked back to their chambers, having learned another lesson."

Hope you liked it. So not as funny as I would have liked. Please review.