Expectant.

fractumdominus:

It was not expected, the gentle kiss from his wife, but let it be known that her goal was fully accomplished and  he was silenced— if only for a fraction of a second. ” But I just.. I don’t want you to be alone..Especially when I cannot be by your side. I want someone near at all times..” A sound a compassion and worry mingled with his words. After all, labour would come soon and the last thing he willed was for her to be alone when so occurred. ” If you insist you are well though..” Elrond gave a small sigh of weakness, then placed a dainty kiss on his wife’s lips.

He tried to change his expression, not remembering the finished room and how pleased he hoped his beloved would be to see what he had accomplished. ” Worry not, my darling,”  Once Celebrían was on her feet, an arm wrapped around her waist for support and comfort, whilst he still held a hand. ” It is not another study, you have my word.” Elrond followed his words with a light chuckle and a gentle smile.

“ Don’t be silly, Celebrían. I would never let you fall..” Carefully did he lead her from the room, his footsteps slow and  delicate. “ Just let me know if I am rushing you.” He chewed on the inside of his lower lip, feeling slightly fearful that she was up and about, but at least he had her in his grasp..

After wandering a moment they came upon the large wooden doors that lead to the babies’ nursery. ” Close your eyes.” He whispered softly, waiting till. she followed command to single a guard to open the door. ” And Open.” The Lord responded once the doors had been pushed away and the room was revealed.

Celebrian did as he asked, closing her eyes with a smile and holding onto him. Once he had led her to the door she knew exactly what lie beyond it and felt a knot of excitement in her stomach. It was finished then! The room she had been banned from as Elrond worked away on it for months, the room for their children. Ai, their children. The notion was such a wonderful one.

As the door was opened, she was stunned for a moment as her smile widened with her eyes. “Elrond,” she breathed, looking back at him for a moment before turning back to the chamber. “It’s beautiful!”

Without hesitating, she moved out of his grasp and walked into the room, trying to drink it all in all at once. Two cribs stood side by side near the window, what looked like soft toys propped up in them. Two rocking chairs were close by, and dressers and drawers and soft drapes made the room so cozy. Walking further into the room slowly, she put her hand to her smiling mouth and blinked away the tears that had pricked her eyes - it seemed she could feel no great emotion without crying during this pregnancy, not even joy.

“Elrond, this is-”

Words failed her. It was beautiful. It was perfect - and it was all his work. “This is amazing,” she told him with a slight laugh. Turning around to face him, she made to return to his hold when there was a sudden sharp pain in her stomach and breath was ripped from her in a gasp. The pain shot through her and down her legs as the smile died on her lips, and she looked up at Elrond before her knees suddenly gave way. Clutching the side of the crib to stop herself from falling, she looked at him in sudden panic. “Elrond?”