Haldir's Nightmare

Glorfindel sat there for the longest tjustjust staring at Legolas. He looked shocked beyond all words or comprehension. Haldir felt uncomfortable being here for he felt like he was intruding on a private moment. Legolas shifted uncomfortable in the silence.

"Say something." he pleaded with Glorfindel.

"I don't know what to say...I am pleased. I just didn't know you were fertile." Glorfindel whispered as he grabbed Legolas's hand.

"I didn't either till it happened." Legolas replied.

Glorfindel smiled and stood pulling Legolas up with him, They embraced briefly before Glorfindel pulled Legolas out of the room. Elrond smiled and rose also.

"I will show you to rooms so you can rest. If you will permit me I should like to examine you tomorrow." Elrond asked.

Haldir nodded and followed Elrond out of the study and down the hall. He led him down to where the wing where the family slept. Elrond opened a door and saw the prettiest rooms he had ever seen. The walls were cream colored, and the bedding was forest green. Another door led to a small bathing room. A fire place, armoire, and vanity table completed the room.

"Across the hall is Glorfindel's quarters thats where Legolas will be the next four rooms are my children's room. The last room on the hall is mine. If anything happens at anytime feel free tocome to one of us. My sons will be home tonight and Arwen next week." Elrond smiled at Haldir before he left.

Haldir went and took a bath before he laid down for his nap.

~*~*~*~*~

When he entered the dining room he saw Legolas and Glorfindel holding hands and talking quietly. Haldir felt his heart ache at the sight. How he wished Celeborn hadn't left! He saw that Estel, Elladan, and Elrohir were talking in a corner together. Haldir went and sat at the table alone. His chest hurt and tears welled up in his eyes buthe blinked them back angry at these mood chnages. He was so engrossed in his feelings that he almost didn't hear the soft voice calling his name. He looked up and saw Legolas kneeling next to his chair. Legolas was smiling compassionatly at him, Glorfindel stood staring at Haldir a few paces back.

"What is it Legolas?' he asked sadly.

"you miss him." Legolas said as he hugged Haldir close.

Haldir nodded and to his shame he felt tears slide down his face.

"Shhh. It'll be ok. He'll be back soon." Legolas rubbed Haldirs back in a soothing manner.

"I did not know I would miss him this much but seeing you and Glorfindel...." Haldir trailed off.

Legolas nodded and pulled back to look Haldir in the eyes. "You are my friend now. DO not be afraid to come se me. I will be there for you. We are in this together."

Haldir smiled a small smile and nodded. "Diola lle."

Legolas smiled back. "Lle creoso Marchwarden."

Legolas pulled Haldir up and took him over to Glorfindel. "Glorfindel this is Haldir from Lorien. He is...well...in the same state as me."

Haldir smiled at Glorfindel who smiled back. "Pleased to meet you." Haldir said softly.

"Likewise." Glorfindel knew exactly what Legolas was talking about. "Why are you sad?"

"The father...for lack of a better word, had to return to Lorien. I did not know I would miss him so." Haldir said honestly.

Glorfindel nodded and squeezed his hand. "I...we will be here whenever you need us."

Haldir nodded and sat as dinner started, he felt much better now that he had some friends.

~*~*~*~

After dinner Elladan and Elrohir left and quietly went back to Elladan's room. Elladan saw his twin frown as he paced.

"Whats wrong?." he asked.

Elrohir looked at him tears in his eyes. "I think I might be pregnant like Haldir and Legolas."

Elladan was shocked speechless.

TBC