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Chapter 22

Osric had spent the day with Eowyn and Faramir exploring the hidden rooms of the white city. Faramir had turned out to be a wonderful tour guide to the three year old who had taken a great interest in the city. He toddled up and down the castle halls looking for new things to explore. Eowyn and Faramir walked behind him hand-in-hand waiting for the ever so frequent questions he would ask. Eowyn loved this child like her own and wanted nothing more than to indulge him. She was so thrilled when Legolas and Isabelin had given him to her for the day. She knew that the two Elves needed quite a bit of time alone due to the events of the past few months. Now that the Ring had been destroyed they would not have to worry about life and death any more. Eowyn was relieved that she would no longer have to worry about that also. She was over joyed that she had found a man to share her life with. Faramir was perfect for her in every way and he complimented her rebellious side. They had both lost a mother when they were very young and Eowyn had also lost her father. Faramir might as well of had a dead father while he was growing up. They both had scares that needed healing but they were willing to work through their problems and be each others healers.

"Eowyn." Osric asked as he reached the end of the hallway. He had stopped suddenly as though something had crossed his mind.

"Yes?" Eowyn answered.

"Is 'Belin my mommy and Legolas my daddy?" He asked skeptically. Eowyn was taken aback by the question. She turned to Faramir in question but he simply looked at the child with sad eyes. Eowyn took a deep breath and tried to explain it.

"No. Your mommy and daddy are in a different place now but Iasbelin and Legolas are going to take care of you until you can see your mommy and daddy again." Eowyn replied.

"'Belin told me I would see them again but she didn't tell when." Osric replied.

"She does not know when you will see them." Eowyn answered.

"Does they love me?" He asked. Eowyn smiled at the small child who was full of questions.

"Osric, Iasbelin and Legolas love you more than anything in all of Arda. You mean the world to them." She said.

"Good, 'cause I love them too." Osric announced. Faramir smiled.

"Have you told Iasbelin or Legolas that?" Eowyn asked. Osric shook his head.

"No, but I will 'night." Osric said.

"Well, until then I think we should go see the horses." Faramir decided. Osric jumped up and ran over to Faramir who scooped him up into his arms.

Iasbelin rolled over in bed and looked at her husband who was lying on his back looking in the ceiling. She pulled the sheet up to cover her more and scooted closer to him. He looked over at her and placed his arm over her shoulder and under her neck.

"What will happen now?" Iasbelin asked softly.

"Aragorn will be crowned King and we can return to Mirkwood for a time." Legolas answered still looking at the ceiling.

"I do not wish to stay in Mirkwood for ever though. I want to show Osric Middle Earth and teach him of all the cultures." Iasbelin told Legolas. Legolas shifted his body so that he was facing her.

"I have given that much thought. I think it would be wise if we helped rebuild Middle Earth from the darkness that has so long encased it." Legolas said.

"I do think that would be a great idea. I also know that Gimli wanted you to travel with him and see some of his favorite places." Iasbelin responded. She absently stroked Legolas exposed chest with her fingers.

"I am sure Gimli would love to see you and Osric accompany me." Legolas laughed.

"What will happen when Osric leaves us?" Iasbelin asked changing the subject.

"I fear that day will come so soon. He has such a short life-span that it is almost cruel. I would be content with sailing after he leaves us." Legolas informed her.

"I agree. He is our last tie to Middle Earth. I will sail when him and the rest of our mortal friends leave." Iasbelin nodded.

"I think that is a wise decision. I shall have to speak to my father on the matter though." Legolas replied.

"I look forward to seeing Mirkwood again." Iasbelin smiled. She pulled her hand out from under the sheet and intertwined it with Legolas' hand. He smiled at her and gave her a small kiss on the lips.

"Mirkwood will be delighted to see you again, Tawarenri." Legolas said. He used her Lore name which she had not heard him say in such a long time. He had given her this name on the day of their wedding and it was his name for her.

"I am quite sure, Ethuilcu." Iasbelin responded using Legolas Lore name. Legolas smiled at her and kissed her soundly on the lips. Iasbelin smiled and pulled away. "Will we leave after the coronation?"

"I believe we will leave after the wedding." Iasbelin raised an eyebrow at him.

"Whose?" She asked,

"Aragorn's and Arwen's." Legolas responded.

"Arwen sailed, my love, I fear she is already on the path to Valinor." Iasbelin told him sadly.

"Arwen did not sail she came back to Rivendell and waited for Aragorn to fulfill his destiny" Legolas said. Iasbelin looked up at him.

"She still resides in Middle Earth?" Iasbelin asked.

"Yes, she does." Legolsa answered. Iasbelin smiled and laughed.

"I thought I had lost her." She smiled.

"She does not give up that easily." Legolas responded.

"'Twill be a grand wedding." Iasbelin smiled, she rose from the bed and wrapped the sheet firmly around herself. Legolas sighed, she had taken his blanket. She grabbed her dress off the floor and went behind the changing screen to put her dress back on. She came out with her dress back on and her hair reassembled. "You should get dressed, my love, we have to attend dinner." Legolas groaned and grabbed his tunic off the floor and through it over his head. He grabbed his pants and quickly put them on as well.

"There, I am ready." Iasbelin rolled her eyes.

"But not presentable." She laughed.

Legolas took her hand and led her out of the room where they resided. they turned many corners until they came to the dinning hall. The doors opened to reveal an entire host of people taking dinner. Iasbelin saw Eowyn and Osric from across the room and made her way over to her. When Osric saw Legolas and Iasbelin he ran over to them and embraced them both in a large hug. He gestured for Iasbelin to pick him up. Iasbelin did so and Osric looked at her in the eyes.

"I love you 'Belin and I love you Legolas." Osric announced. Legolas and Iasbelin exchanged looks of joy.

"We love you, Athrado." Legolas answered. He addressed him in the Elven name that they had decided to give him. Osric looked at them and smiled. He truly did love these Elves who had saved him so many times.

A/N: I think there will be about five more chapters after this. I'm not sure yet, though. Virtual cookies to anyone who can translate Iasbelin and Legolas' Lore names and also Osric's Elven name! Let me know if you know what they mean! Please leave a review.