My eyes light up as I gently set my son down and run over to my friend and wrap my arms around him. "Merry, my old friend I missed you beyond belief how many years has it been here?" 

"Too many, I can't believe my eyes, Pippin get out here!" I watch as the door to his hobbit hole opens and out comes Pippin his once strawberry blonde hair now dusted with grey. When he sees me his eyes light up and he runs over and wraps his arms around me. "I missed you!" he says and tears fill my eyes as I say, "I have missed you too."

"Oh Merry, Pippin; these are my sons Haldir and Boromir; and this is my friend Peggy." 

As I say Boromir's name their faces fill with a faraway look as they stare at him. "You named him after-" 

"Yes, I did." 

"Well come inside we have much to talk about." Merry says and I smile as I take Haldir's hand and we all walk inside their Hobbit hole. I smile as Peggy makes a annoyed look every time she hits her head on the rafters.

We sit their reminiscing for hours before I say, "Have you two heard anything about Aragorn or even Legolas?" 

Merry and Pippin glance at each other before Merry turns back to me and says, "Aragorn and Arwen had a son his name is Eldarion. Legolas, I'm afraid returned to Mirkwood where he's become a bit of a hermit." 

My heart clenches as I say, "Was it because of me?" 

"No one knows, he was just a different person after your departure." 

"And my mother and father, did they already leave for the undying lands?" Merry nods and my heart clenches tighter as tears start to fill my eyes. "I wish I could have at least said goodbye; but I guess they knew that." 

I am suddenly pulled out of my sadness when Boromir says, "Don't worry Nana, grandma isn't really gone. She's a piece of you; so she'll always be with you." 

I smile through my tears as I say, "When did you get so wise?" He gives me a bright smile and I sigh as I say, "Well I guess it's time I head home." 

Merry jumps to his feet as he says, "Let us go with you. We've been dying to go on another adventure." 

I smile as I say, "Of course you can. I could use the help keeping an eye on the boys." They both smile as they say in unison, "Then let's go!" I laugh as I watch them quickly stare gathering supplies.

"Are you sure them coming with us, is a good idea?" Peggy asks and I smile as I say, "They're stronger and wiser than they look. They'll do just fine." 

"Oh _____, I hope you don't mind but after you left I asked Legolas if I could keep your bow and he agreed." He pulls it out of a hope chest and handing it to me says, "I think it's time I return it to you." I smile as I take it from him and gently run my finger across the soft untarnished wood. "I'm afraid he kept your swords." I smile as I say, "Of course he did."

"Dude Nana has swords!" I hear Boromir yell out impressed and I smile as I say, "That's not all I had." Both He and Haldir tilt their heads in confusion and I smile as I say, "You'll see soon enough." We wait patiently as the hobbits finish packing and then follow them back outside where there were two ponies grazing peacefully in the backyard. I watch as they start to grab their saddles only to quickly jump in and finish saddling the ponies for them.

We quickly make our way out of the Shire. Peggy and I walk as the boys ride double with Merry and Pippin. The trip this time seemed to take a lot less time traveling than before. Boromir and Haldir loved talking to the Hobbits about their father and my past there and Merry and Pippin were all to happy with sharing. We decided that it would be a better idea to head to Minas Tirith than to brave Mirkwood without and Elven guide.

After what seemed like weeks we look forward to see the famed white city shining like a beacon against the now green fields. I stare at it and smile as I remember Aragorn's coronation and the last night I had spent with Legolas. When we reach the gates I chuckle as the guards stare at our clothing with raised eyebrows. I look over at Peggy who was rolling her eyes as she said, "You think they'd never seen a woman in pants before." 

I smile as I whisper over to her, "That's because they haven't." 

She blushes as she says, "Well there's a first time for everything."

I smile brightly as we quickly make our way through the city and up to the great hall where upon opening the door see Aragorn and Arwen sitting o their thrones looking lovingly at each other as they talk back and forth. I smile brightly as I momentarily forget that he is now king and call out, "Gwador!" 

His blue eyes turn toward me and a bright smile fills his face as he stands up and calls out, "Mae Govannen Nethig," 

I quickly run over to both him and Arwen and wrap my arms around them holding them tight.

"I missed you both so much!" I say as I grip tighter.

 Arwen giggles as she pulls away and looking past me says, "Are these my cousins?" 

I pull away from Aragorn and say, "They are. Boys, this is King Aragorn and Queen Arwen they are you cousins." 

Arwen kneels down to Haldir and giving him a smile says, "What might your name be?" Haldir gulps down a breath of air as he says, "Haldir," Aragorn's head jerks to me his eyes filled with questioning and I smile as I give him a slight nod. 

Aragorn kneels down to my other son and asks, "And you are?" 

"My name is Boromir," Aragorn smiles as he says, "You both are named after great warriors." 

"We know, Nana tells us all the time." Haldir says and Aragorn's smile grows as he says, "As she should."

He stands back up and looking past me sees Peggy and say, "I do not believe I know your friend."

 I smile as I take her hand and pulling her forward say, "This is my friend Peggy. She took me in when no one else would. I owe my sons lives to her." 

"Then I owe her my thanks. Thank you Peggy for taking such good care of my friend." Peggy feels her face flush as she says, "No problem." 

I smile as I turn back to Aragorn and say, "I hear you have a son." 

Arwen smiles brightly as she turns to a guard and says, "Tell Prince Eldarion that I wish to see him."

The guard quickly nods and then hurries off from the great hall. "Oh look who else we brought with us." I say as I turn and reveal Merry and Pippin standing a few feet away. 

"Dear friends, You all are most welcome." I watch at they all reminisce while Arwen talks to Boromir and Haldir. 

"You okay," I hear Peggy say and I smile as I say, "Yeah just happy to be home you know?" She nods as she wraps her arm around my shoulders and gives me a slight hug.

A few moments later a young man probably in his early twenties comes in through the Great Hall doors and I instantly know him as he looks like the spitting image of his father. His shaggy deep brown hair falling in waves to his shoulders as his icy blue eyes look around the room. 

"Oh my," I hear Peggy say and I turn to see her staring at him, her eyes filled with wonder. 

"Eldarion, come meet our friends." Arwen says as she holds a hand out to her son who lovingly takes it and stands next to her. "Eldarion, this is your great aunt _____, your cousins Boromir and Haldir, and ______'s friend Peggy." He nods politely to us until his eyes meet Peggy.

I watch as he stares at her like she is the most beautiful thing in the world. "It is an honor to meet you all." I smile as I look over to see Peggy smiling her cheeks flushed red. 

"The honor is all ours." I say as I place my hands on Haldir's shoulders. "Aragorn may I speak to you for a moment?" I ask him and he nods. Arwen smiles as she says, "I will take you young ones and Merry and Pippin down to get some food."

 "Thank you Arwen," 

"And if she will allow me, Milady Peggy," Eldarion starts and I glance over to see Peggy gulp down a breath of air as he continues, "Would you like a tour of our fair city?" 

"Of course I would." She says and without so much as I glance to me she takes his hand and lets him lead her out of the hall.

When the two of us are along I turn to him and say, "Have you heard from Legolas?" His smile fades as he says, "I have not. The last I heard from him was when he announced he would be remaining in Mirkwood." 

I sigh as I say, "I know this is asking a bit much but is there any way possible you can send a messenger to Mirkwood and have them tell Legolas that you wish to speak with him about something most urgent? I want my arrival and that of our sons to be a surprise for him." 

Aragorn nods as he says, "I owe you my life Nethig, anything you ask for shall be yours."

I smile and warp my arms around him as I say, "Thank you, oh and is there any way possible I can get new clothes for the boys, Peggy, and myself?" 

He chuckles as he says, "Of course, I'll have them sent to your rooms; which I will show you to now." 

I laugh as I take his arm and let him lead me to the rooms Peggy, the boys, and I would be using. That night Aragorn, sent a messenger to Mirkwood and now all that was left to do was wait.

As the days passed by I watched lovingly as the boys grew to love Middle Earth just as I had. One day in particular, Boromir had conned Aragorn into teaching them the art of Sword wielding; and as I sat in the grass watching I couldn't help but wonder what it would have been like if I would never have left in the first place. The boys would have had a father from the very beginning and Legolas wouldn't have become a hermit. I let out a brief sigh before I hear Haldir say, "Hey Uncle Aragorn I bet nana could take you!"

I raise an eyebrow as I turn to my younger son and before I am able to answer I hear Boromir say, "Don't be stupid Haldir, she's a girl!" 

"Shut up Boromir!" 

"Come now boys stop that, I happen to know that there are many women that are stronger and braver than many men; your mother being one of them." Aragorn says as he leans on the hilt of his sword. 

"Yeah right?" I hear Boromir say and I raise an eyebrow and standing say, "Shall we prove it Aragorn?" He smirks as he says, "But of course Nethig."

I walk over to my son and say, "Go sit by your brother and pay attention." Boromir rolls his eyes before he walks over to Haldir and stands next to him mimicking Aragorn's stance. I walk over to the sword rack and bite my lip as I search for the perfect blade. "Aha!" I say when I see an elven sword sticking out like a beacon. Pulling it out I twirl it in my hand before turning to Aragorn and saying, "Don't go easy on me."

He smiles as he says, "I promise," I give a brief nod before I lunge toward him sword gleaming in the sunlight. He quickly parries and knocking my sword away uses his to swat me on my butt.

I glare at him and he smiles as he twirls his sword in the air. "Oh, it's on!" I say as I fake a lunge only to quickly with a flick of my wrist knock his sword from his hand. I smile at him as I say, "Having fun?" 

He smiles as he says, "Always," we continues to train together for so long that we don't realize the growing crowd that had grown around us. I look over to see Aragorn getting tired and I smile as I say, "What's the matter old man, finally feeling your age?" 

He raises an eyebrow as he says, "Says the girl who's older than everyone here."

"If you want to be technical then yes I am; but I'm young in spirit!" I say as I once again disarm him and smiling over at him hear him say, "I yield, but only because I am tired."

 I smile as I look over at my boys and give them a bright smile. Haldir returns my smile as he runs over to me, while Boromir stands still, his eyes and moth gaping open at me in shock. "I knew you were awesome Nana!" I hear Haldir say and I smile as I gently set the swords back in their rightful spots and then lean down and lift my son into my arms.

I am joined by Aragorn as we both walk over to a still gaping Boromir. "Hunny close your mouth." I say when we reach him. He closes his mouth before he shakes his head and says, "Nana that was awesome!" I smile as I ruffle his chocolate locks. 

Then once again we waited for what seemed like weeks before a messenger came saying Legolas along with King Thranduil would be arriving in Minas Tirith by sundown. My heart starts to race as I pace back and forth in my room.

"I bet it'll be fine _____," I hear Peggy say and I gulp down a breath of air as I say, "You have no idea what the royal men of Mirkwood are like. Legolas, I can handle; But Thranduil? He's a totally different story." 

Peggy walks over and grabs my shoulders as she says, "Calm down, I'm sure he just wants to meet his grandchildren." 

I sigh as I say, "You're probably right." 

"Of course I am; now let's get you all prettied up for your husband." I smile as I turn and walk over to the wardrobe. It was now full of dresses that Arwen had insisted I have.

I look through them until I find an emerald green one, smiling I gently feel the silky fabric as I pull it out of the wardrobe. After a quick bath I quickly put my dress on and let one of the many maids Arwen had decided to assign to me brush and braid my hair. When it's all said and done I look in the mirror and smile as I once again see the maiden that he had fallen in love with all those years ago. I quickly help Peggy get dressed and smile as after a few minutes Eldarion shows up calling on her. I smile as I let her follow after him a bright smile on her face. I turn back and walking over to the window wait patiently for Legolas to arrive.

Hours later I hear a familiar howl and my heart leaps in my throat. I basically run down the stairs to the courtyard where I see the gates open to see Legolas astride Fili come trotting through the opening followed by a group of Elves on horseback. I make my way toward him my heart in my throat as I try to get his attention. "Legolas!" I call out and he jerks his head toward my voice and without so much as another word he jumps down from Fili's back and runs over to me. Upon reaching me he pulls me into his arms and kisses me passionately, his arms wrapping tightly around my waist.

As we kiss I start to feel light headed and I pull away from him and take a deep breath of air. "Cormamin lindua ele lle, Melamin." (My heart sings to see thee.) He says and tears fill my eyes as I say, "I was so lost, I almost gave up all hope of ever returning to you." He gives me a reassuring smile as he gently lets his fingers graze my cheek.

 "I missed you as well."

 "Legolas," I hear a male voice say and I turn to see a tall intimidating blonde elf astride a grey stallion peering down at us.

"______, I'd like you to meet Thranduil King of the woodland realm and my father." Legolas says and my heart stops. It was very clear to see where Legolas had gotten his good looks from. He was one of the handsomest men I had ever seen.

 "Mae Govannen Thranduil heru en amin," I say as I give a slight bow to him. 

"Mae Govannen _____, It is well to finally meet my daughter in law." 

I smile as I say, "It's an honor to meet you as well my king." He smiles softly at me and I turn to Legolas as he says, "It has been to long," 

I nod as I say, "Do you want to meet your sons?"

His eyes widen as he says, "Son's?" 

I tilt my head as I say, "Didn't the messenger tell you?" 

He shakes his head as he says, "I knew not." 

"Oh well then yes you have two sons, twins in fact. Their names are Boromir and Haldir."

 "Can I see them?"

 I smile brightly as I say, "OF course you can." 

I turn to Thranduil and say, "Would you like to meet your grandchildren my lord?" Thranduil's navy eyes widen as he turns from me to his son in shock. He doesn't speak but instead gives me a quick nod.

I hear a bark and I turn to see Fili standing a few feet away from me his icy eyes staring at me in admiration. "Fili!" I cry out as I run over and wrap my arms around him fighting the tears that once again threatened to fill my eyes. "Do you want to meet the boys as well?" I ask and as he gives me a quick bark I nod and start to lead them up the stairs where Peggy was waiting patiently with the boys. As we near her I turn to the boys and say, "Boromir, Haldir, this is your father Legolas; and your grandfather Thranduil."

Legolas and Thranduil both stand frozen in fear as they stare at the boys. Haldir is the first to move as he walks over to Thranduil and says, "So you're my grandfather?" 

"I am," 

"Will I grown to be as tall as you?" 

I bite my lip and then looking up from my son to his grandfather feel a smile cross my lips as I see one plastered on Thranduil's lips. 

"I have faith that you will my young one." Haldir smiles as he runs over to his grandfather and holds his arms open to him wanting him to pick him up which to my surprise Thranduil does.

I watch with worried eyes as Legolas and Boromir stare each other down. "So you're my father?" Boromir says placing his hands on his hips. 

"I am," Legolas says his eyes still focused on his son. 

Boromir stares at him for a moment not sure what to do, before I see tears fill his eyes and him run into his father's waiting arms. Tears fill my eyes as I watch Legolas and Boromir cling to each other. I hear Fili bark in happiness and the boys jerk their little heads toward him and say in unison, "WHAT IS THAT?!"

I smile as I say, "Boys, this is Fili. He's my best friend." 

Boromir turns to Haldir and smiles as he says, "How cool is this we get a dad, a grandpa, and a dog all in the same night?" 

"This is awesome!" Haldir replies as he wraps his arms around Thranduil's neck. 

I smile as I lean against Fili's side admiring the view of unconditional love between fathers and sons. Fili nuzzles my arm and I smile as I say, "I'm so happy to be home." 

THE END