Meleth-nin

Disclaimer: Aragorn and Legolas belong to Tolkien, Thomas belongs to me.

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Chapter three

“Oh, Thomas, I wasn’t expecting you this soon. Make yourself comfortable while I get myself some appropriate clothing.” Aragorn replied.

He wasn’t uncomfortable wearing this little clothes and dressing up in front of another man. After all he had been a ranger for most of his life and in the wilderness the opportunities for privacy were few. He had actually once copulated with Legolas when his other companions were within an arm’s reach. It had been a bit embarrassing but there was nothing he could do about it at the time. It was essential to sleep near each other so that if they were attacked they could better defend themselves and the others.

“Would you like me to leave?” Thomas asked. He was deliberately not looking at the King. Aragorn half-dressed was really a sight to behold and Thomas didn’t want to risk getting aroused.

“There’s no reason for you to leave”, Aragorn said reassuringly and gestured towards a chair. “Please sit down and tell me about your first day.”

Thomas did as he was asked and started talking. “Well, I checked the guard shifts and it seems to me that they are well organized, however I would like to make some minor changes. After that I met Prince Legolas and suggested that he had a guard or two with him whenever he wishes to visit the gardens. He did not like the idea, though”, Thomas told Aragorn.

Aragorn grimaced. “I can well imagine that. He hates to be pampered. So what did he say?” He almost dreaded the answer.

“He told me to leave him alone so I did. I didn’t wish to anger the Prince although I think I managed to do just that.” Thomas did his best to look innocent and a bit frightened in order to give Aragorn the impression that Legolas had acted horribly towards him. He was happy to see that Aragorn frowned disapprovingly.

“Never mind about that, you’re only doing your job and the Prince must understand that. I think I need to have a talk with my husband tonight and ask him to consider your suggestion. It was a good idea even though Legolas wouldn’t admit it”, Aragorn replied.

Thomas smiled relieved. He hadn’t been sure how the King would react when he heard that he had had a confrontation with Legolas. He was glad to notice that Aragorn was more than ready to take his side. Maybe he also knows what the Prince is really like. Maybe this wouldn’t be as hard as I first thought. Ai Elbereth the King is so handsome! I will be delighted to bed him.

They talked about light topics and Thomas came to find out that the King was not only handsome but also intelligent and had a wicked sense of humour. It only made him more desirable in Thomas’ eyes and he became even more determined in having the King. A bit later there was a knock on the door and both men guessed that the advisor and the chief of the city guards had arrived. Aragorn asked them to come in. They discussed the city’s defences and the measures to be taken to assure the safety of the palace’s inhabitants until it was time for dinner. The other men left the King’s chambers and Aragorn changed his clothes to more formal ones.

His thoughts were solely about Legolas. He was determined to find out what was wrong with his husband and take care of it whatever it was. I will have a talk with you tonight, meleth he thought to himself. I will find out what is ailing you, I promise.

When Aragorn entered the dining hall Legolas was already seated. He was sipping red wine and playing with his hair absentmindedly. Aragorn frowned, a tad confused. Legolas wasn’t one to brood over things; at least he hadn’t been before. However what was even more alarming was that Legolas hadn’t even noticed his arrival.

“Good evening, love”, Aragorn greeted his husband. “Have you worked the entire day in the gardens?”

Legolas lifted his gaze and smiled faintly. “Oh, I’m sorry meleth, I didn’t notice you. Yes, I worked in the gardens and planted several trees and bushes. Tomorrow I’ll try with some flowers.”

Suddenly his vision blurred and he almost dropped his goblet. He spilled red wine on the table and on his tunic. He cursed silently in elvish. Why was he being so clumsy? It really wasn’t like him at all.

“Are you okay, love? You look tired”, Aragorn said, worried. He eyed his husband carefully and was horrified by what he saw. By the Valar, Legolas was practically nothing but skin and bones! How hadn’t he noticed that before? Oh yes, he worked all the time and saw Legolas only a few minutes a day. Lately he had worked so much and so late in the night that he had spent the nights in the Prince Consort’s chambers, not wanting to disturb his husband’s sleep.

After they got married they had had Legolas’ belongings moved to the King’s chambers and slept together in the Royal bedchamber. Aragorn suddenly realized that they hadn’t spent a night together in at least a fortnight. He also realized that he missed his husband terribly; his loving caresses, his tender kisses, his slender, willing body and his tight ass. He actually blushed at the thought of it.

“Oh, I’m fine, nothing to worry about”, Legolas replied hastily.

It was true that he hadn’t slept properly in weeks and his appetite was totally gone, but he didn’t want Aragorn to worry about him. Sweet Eru, the man had enough to deal with already. Legolas didn’t want to increase his burden with his own problems. Ai Valar, did I actually just call our baby a problem? He asked himself, surprised.

“Aragorn, I would like to speak with you after dinner”, Legolas said abruptly. He knew he had to tell Aragorn about the baby. Maybe it would lighten up his mood and he could forget about the kingdom and its problems even for a short while. Legolas knew that Aragorn worked too much and was pushing to his limits.

I feel so useless… There’s so much to be done and I can only sit back and watch how my husband slaves away. And now when there’s a baby coming I’m going to be even more useless. Oh Estel, I’m such a lousy husband Legolas berated himself.

“Yes, of course, I would also like to spend some time with you, love”, Aragorn said and smiled to his beautiful husband. True, Legolas was painfully thin and looked very tired, but to Aragorn he was as beautiful as ever. Legolas smiled back and for a second everything was like it had been before.