A/N This is the last chapter than we go to the epilogue! I cannot believe it has been twenty-six months since I first started this story. I want to thank every one of you who have stuck with this story from the beginning and to those who have just started reading this. Your support means so much to me. Le hannon and Harthon gerithach raid gelin a melthin.

A week had passed since Estella and Legolas welcomed their precious bundles of joy into the world. Although she was still tired from giving birth and learning how to nurse two babies instead of one, Estella and Legolas still managed to make it to Aragorn's and Arwen's coronation. At first, they were going to attempt to bring Elvenel and Elothar with them, but at the last minute decided that it would probably be too much excitement for the newborns.

Aragorn had managed to find a wet-nurse to take care of the babies and had reassured his new niece, that her children would be close by if she needed to leave for any reason. Still a little hesitant both Legolas and Estella relented in the end and ended up enjoying themselves even if it was only for an hour.

"Legolas, I think I am going to head back to the guest rooms. I believe it is near the twins feeding time," Estella whispered to Legolas beginning to feel slightly uncomfortable.

Legolas nodded. "I will come with you. I think Elessar has everything under control and will not mind if we slip out." Laughing softly, Estella took Legolas's arm and the two quietly headed back to their rooms.

Upon arriving at the makeshift nursery, Estella greeted the maid who was trying to soothe a fussy Elothar who was making it known he was hungry. Hearing her brother fuss, Elvenel began to cry. "Thank you, Malrin, we can take it from here, I am sure you are tired," Estella said smiling.

Malrin smiled back and curtsied at the proud parents. "Le hannon. Your children are beautiful."

Glancing down at his children, Legolas chuckled. "Yes, they indeed are. We appreciate you taking the time to stay with them so my wife and I could attend the coronation."

"It was no problem at all." Bowing her head, Marlin took her leave.

As soon as the nurse had left, Estella sat in a nearby chair and with help from Legolas, she began to nurse the infants. Legolas could not help but be entranced with his children, as they suckled happily away. A few minutes later, Elladan entered the room followed by Thranduil.

"How are they?" Thranduil asked.

"Good evening, Adar. They are doing well. We managed to get here before they became overly fussy."

Thranduil chuckled. "I never imagined that a day would come when you of all Elves would find a beautiful elleth to settle down with and create a family of your own."

Arching a brow, Legolas could not help but laugh back. "If Estella had not arrived Ada, I do not think I would have settled down."

Elladan walked over just as the twins had finished nursing. "Do you need any assistance?"

"Could you take one of the twins so I may burp the other?" Estella asked. Elladan nodded and took his granddaughter and proceeded to burp her while his daughter tended the other.

"I must admit, I do not know how my parents managed with my brother and me."

Thranduil laughed. "With a lot of luck, I am sure."

After the babies were burped, Legolas struggled to change and swaddle the twins as a highly amused Estella looked on. "Do you need any help, meleth?"

"Estella, if I can take down gigantic spiders, orcs and other fell beasts, I think I can change two babies," Legolas huffed playfully. Elladan looked on over his shoulder and had to struggle not to laugh at his best friend sloppily finished wrapping a moving baby. When Legolas had finished, he stepped back to admire his handiwork.

"Well done mellon, you are a natural!" Elladan tried to say in a serious tone.

"I'd like to see you do better!"

"Is that a challenge?" Elladan asked crossing his arms.

"Indeed it is."

"Very well, I accept! Next time, I will show you how it is done. In the meantime, I will be turning in."

Estella hugged her father and Thranduil before walking them to the door. "Ada? Is it true that Daeradar will be sailing next week?"

Elladan frowned. "It is, pen dithen. Now that the war is over and Estel and Arwen are taken care of, he can sail West and be reunited with my mother."

Estella struggled to keep her emotions in check. While she was happy her grandfather would finally see her grandmother again after hundreds of years; she was still deeply saddened by his leaving. Suddenly a thought occurred to her. "Do you think Nana is in Valinor?"

Elladan flinched slightly at the mention of his wife. He was not sure how to answer that. "I do not know. I am hoping she is."

"You are not leaving are you Adar?" Estella asked.

"No, I will remain here until after…until after Arwen has passed on, then and only then will Elrohir and I sail West."

It was then that Thranduil interrupted. "Speaking of sailing, I think I should mention, that I will be joining Elrond when he leaves." As he had suspected both his son and Estella reeled in shock.

"You are leaving?" Legolas asked, his mind trying to grasp with the announcement.

"Legolas, I am tired. For thousands of years, I have ruled in my father's stead; now I am ready to leave these shores and see your mother once more."

"What about Eryn Lasgalen? Who will rule?" Legolas already knew the answer, but he was not sure he was ready for the job. After all, he was still getting used to fatherhood and being a full-time husband.

"I think you know the answer to that. Ion nín, you have been brought up to take my place as king for when I left. You know what needs to be done. I know this is asking a lot of you, but please, I am ready to go home now. And when you are prepared to sail, Haerelion has agreed to take over if you so wish it."

Legolas would rather his father not leave at all, but in his heart, he knew this was a long time coming, and his father rarely asked for anything. Legolas knew if it was him and Estella was in Valinor, he would want to be with her so how could he deny his father this one wish? "Very well Adar, I will do my best to be king although, I could never measure up to you."

Estella slowly placed a hand on her husband's shoulder. "We both will do our best. I will make sure that Legolas is taken care of while we are still on these shores."

Thranduil smiled softly. "Thank you, penneth. I knew my son made the right choice when he chose you to be his wife." Estella smiled back and glanced up at her father who was beaming with pride at his daughter.

"I am so proud of you Estella. I know your mother would be too. Elrohir and I will be escorting your grandfather to the Havens. Will you and Legolas be going as well?"

Hugging her father tightly, Estella tried not to cry at the thought that soon she would not be with either Thranduil or Elrond for many long years. "Try and keep me from coming Ada."

Elladan and Thranduil chuckled and saying good night, they both retired leaving their children wondering how they would get through this.

For the rest of the week, everyone tried to remain happy for what little time they had left before they would say farewell to their loved ones before they sailed overseas never to be seen again. Both Elrond and Thranduil spent as much time with their grandchildren as they could both trying to do the other out as the best grandparent. Legolas and Estella decided to stay back and watch allowing them this time with the twins as they knew that the next time they saw them, they would be adults.

Finally, the day arrived when Elrond, Thranduil and the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien were to leave the shores of Middle-earth and Legolas and Estella would also be departing Gondor. After Thranduil left, Legolas and Estella would be King and Queen of Eryn Lasgalen, and they would return there after escorting the others to the Grey Havens. Elladan and Elrohir would return to Imladris until it was time to sail themselves.

"Is everyone ready?" Aragorn asked as he handed his foster father the last of his bags. Next to him, Arwen was trying her best not to cry.

"I think so." Elrond was trying to be strong but found he could not hold back his tears. "Estel, If I have never said this to you before, I will now. I am so proud of the man you have become. When I first took you in, I knew you would become a great leader, but you have proven yourself in more ways than I could ever imagine. I love you."

"You have not called me Estel in nearly seventy years," Aragorn replied, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.

Elrond chuckled softly, enveloping his son-in-law in a hug. "You will always be my Estel. When I am gone, promise me you will take care of my daughter."

"Always…"

Elrond then walked over to his daughter. "Arwen…"

Arwen shook her head the tears now falling freely. "Don't say goodbye, Ada; it will hurt too much. Just hold me and tell me everything will be okay."

Elrond took Arwen into his arms and felt his daughter begin to shake. "You will be all right, iell nín. We will be together one day. I am so proud of the woman you have become. Your mother would be smiling if she were here." Pulling away from her, Elrond wiped the tears from Arwen's eyes. "Now, no more tears."

When all the goodbyes were said, Legolas and Estella promised to visit again. Cradling a twin each, the party set off to the Grey Havens. Despite the weather being sunny and warm, no one said a word. When they arrived, Círdan had the ship ready. While the bags were brought on board, Thranduil and Elrond said their final goodbyes.

"I would say farewell, but I know that we will be together again soon on the other side," Elrond said laughing despite himself. "Now, while I am gone, please, try not to burn Imladris down," he added grinning at his sons who turned a deep shade of red.

"Adar, please…" Elrohir groaned. "You will say hello to Nana for us?"

"Of course, I will. And you will make sure Estella is well cared for when she comes to visit?"

Elladan gaped in mock shock. "As if you need to ask." Composing himself, Elladan became serious. "You take care of yourself and do not worry about a thing. I promise everything will be fine."

"I know it will be." Turning to his granddaughter, Elrond smiled softly. "As for you, I know I am your grandfather, but I have come to love you like a daughter. You have changed so much since I first saw you in Mirkwood from a scared, unsure elleth to a confident and strong one." Kissing her on her head, he stepped back. "When we see each other again, I expect a full account of your adventure as a mother, wife, and Queen."

Estella laughed. "Do not worry; I will write a book for you to read. Say hello to grandmother for me?"

"I will…" Looking at Legolas, he gave him a playful glare. "You take good care of her, do you understand?"

Legolas held his hands up and took a step back. "I would not dream of doing otherwise, my lord."

Thranduil clapped his friend on the back. "Do not worry, mellon, I think your son will keep a close eye on him. Besides, Estella is a strong elleth and will make sure that my son does not put a toe out of line."

Thranduil stepped forward and beheld both Legolas and his daughter-in-law. "I know I had my doubts at first about taking Estella in, but I am so glad I did not listen to myself. Taking you in was the wisest decision I ever made next to marrying my Thilaríen. I know you two will make wise rulers." Thranduil held his son for a long moment. "I am proud of you, ion. Never forget that."

Legolas choked on his tears. "I won't Ada. Tell Nana I love her?"

"I will, my Greenleaf." Letting go, Thranduil and Elrond kissed their grandchildren one last time before stepping onto the ship that was waiting to take them into the West.

As the ship sailed into the horizon, four Elves did not leave until they could no longer see the boat. When it had finally disappeared, Legolas cradled his son and held an arm around his wife. "Let us go home."

Nodding, Estella kissed her daughter, and along with her Uncle and Father, the four each returned to their homes. Elladan and Elrohir to Imladris and Legolas and Estella to Eryn Lasgalen as King and Queen where they would rule together until they would sail West.

*Well, this was not how I intended to write this. Instead of fluff, I write angst O_O…*achem* well, we only have the epilogue left, and I promise that will be happy! Thank you to Eldhoron for the name Thilaríen. I realize that Thranduil never sailed, at least at that time, but I thought it would be cool to have Legolas and Estella be rulers of Eryn Lasgalen.