AN I am so sorry for the long delay in updates. I know this is short and it prbably is not my best in writing, but hey, it is something! We only have a few more chapter left and next chapter, Estella and Legolas are reunited!

It had been a rough few weeks for Estella. For one, she still had to decide on whether she wanted to remain immortal––which she was certain she would, she just could not bear the thought of being parted from her husband nor family––and worst of all, her children were moving almost nonstop making sleeping almost impossible. She had just managed to fall into Elven sleep when the doors to her chambers had been thrown open, and the familiar voice of her grandfather resonated in the room. "Estella! Wake up; I have wonderful news!"

Groaning, she managed to open her eyes and turned her head arching an eye at her grandfather. "What is so important, it could not have waited until later? I just fell asleep." Turning her head back she tried to close her eyes once more, but Elrond would not have it.

"I can assure you this could not wait. I just received news from Minas Tirith. The war has just been won, Aragorn is to be crowned king…and Legolas waits for you along with your father to arrive," he replied casually knowing that this news would make his granddaughter jump out of bed. Just as he expected, Estella bolted upright nearly pushing him off the bed.

"Are you telling me the truth?!" Estella exclaimed hardly able to conceal the excitement in her voice.

Elrond laughed his eyes dancing with joy at seeing Estella so happy. "I am pen dithen. We leave after the noon meal."

Estella could hardly believe her ears. For nearly four months she had been waiting to hear these words. For four months she yearned for her husband's touch. Now, at almost seven months pregnant she would be reunited with him. Suddenly it hit her. Legolas did not know she was pregnant. She never told him before he left. Her face fell at what he would do or say.

Seeing the sudden change in his granddaughter's face, he became concerned. "What is the matter?"

"Legolas does not know I am with child. What if he becomes angry at me for not telling him before he left?"

Sighing, Elrond scooted closer to Estella and wrapped an arm around her. "I do not think you have to be worried about that. He might be slightly upset, but angry…no. I think the joy of being reunited with you after so long will remove all other emotions from his mind. Now, get up, we must prepare to leave, and I wish to make sure you will be strong enough to make this journey." Getting up, he smiled at Estella before leaving the room to make ready to leave.

Once her grandfather had left, Estella slowly got out of bed to dress. Although she was no longer in any danger of fading, her body still had not recovered from nearly fading nigh three weeks ago. She still had to rest for extended periods, and her babes had taken almost all her nutrition. Elrond had all but put her on bed rest and had personally taken it upon himself to make sure she was eating properly. As she put on shoes on, she felt one of the twins give her a hard kick. "Oi! Easy their pen dithen," she said wincing. How was she going to survive this trip she did not know, but she was determined to arrive at Minas Tirith.

Once she was dressed, Celairel arrived to help her to Elrond's private healing rooms to get a thorough check. "I will make sure all your things are packed and ready to leave, my lady," she said with a small smile.

"Thank you, Celairel," Estella replied. Entering the sunlit room, she carefully got onto the examination table. "Daeradar, is this really necessary? I am sure everything is well."

Smirking, Elrond started probing Estella's belly which by now was very swollen. "I am sure everything is, but you have not recovered fully yet, and this is a long journey. I will take no chances. Your father and husband would have my head if anything were to happen to you on the way."

"Will Thranduil be coming with us?"

Satisfied with his findings, Elrond helped Estella sit up. "Yes, he is just as eager to see his son, and he has vowed not to leave your side until you are safely delivered to Legolas."

"Thranduil worries too much. I know he is concerned, but I am not going to fade."

Crossing his arms, Elrond arched a brow. "Estella, Thranduil has every reason to be worried as do I. Do not forget you were nearly at death's door a few weeks ago."

Estella sighed heavily. "I remember Daerada, forgive me for my words."

"There is nothing to forgive," Elrond said, chuckling. "Now, I have deemed you are healthy enough to travel, but you will need to take it easy as you are nearing the stage where traveling can cause you to birth too early."

"I understand. I promise I will take it slowly, now can we please leave?"

Elrond could not help but laugh. "We will leave after you have eaten and Glorfindel has all our Elves ready to depart. Although the war has been won, evil forces still lurk out there."

Estella pouted. "Oh, all right. But let us hurry, please! I am eager to see Legolas and Adar again, and I am sure Arwen is anxious to see Aragorn as well."

"Yes, I am sure you two are. Let us go eat and then we can leave." Escorting his granddaughter to the dining halls, Elrond could not help but smile the first real smile in a long time. For the first time, Estella seemed full of life, and her smile had returned reminding him of the small elleth he knew all those months ago before the war had taken it all away in a split second.

A few hours later, everyone was now ready to make the long journey to Gondor where not only they would be present for Aragorn's coronation, but Arwen would be given away to be married to him as well, and Estella would be reunited with Legolas. They only hoped that she would not go into labor before arriving.

When Estella was situated on her horse, and all was ready, Elrond gave the signal for the large escort to leave and soon, Rivendell was just a spot on the horizon. Estella absentmindedly rubbed her belly, a faint smile on her lips. Soon little ones, you will meet your Ada for the first time, and we will be a real family, Estella thought to her self.