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blondism since this is her "baby shower" gift. I will post it publically once

trianne gives the word...:-) And

trianne, I will just link to this from your post, 'kay?

Title: Too Long to Wait: Holding Ellohir
Author: Claudia
Rating: G
Pairing F/A
Warning: Mpreg implied

“Oh…Oh.” Frodo’s breath caught in his throat as the tiny baby’s eyes opened and focused on him. Their color was a brilliant blue, a contrast to his silky pale skin, not the type of blue that would change as the baby grew older.

Frodo ran his finger ever so gently over Ellohir’s chubby cheek – so soft, like gossamer. Frodo traced the baby’s perfect little ear, his nose, his lips, which upon the arrival of Frodo’s finger made little sucking motions.

“He’s hungry, perhaps,” Frodo said softly, meeting Aragorn’s gaze. Just holding Ellohir dulled the remaining weak throbs of pain that the herbs Aragorn had given him had taken care of quite splendidly. Frodo sat up, leaned against the headboard, a pile of pillows behind him for support.

“He has eaten not but a half-hour ago,” Aragorn said, unable to keep a wide grin from his face as he eased himself onto the edge of the bed, careful not to jostle Frodo or disturb Ellohir. His large hand moved toward Ellohir’s face, but he withdrew it before he touched the baby.

“He has your chin,” Frodo said.

“Most definitely your eyes.”

“But there is Numenorean wisdom in his stare.”

“And hobbity greed in his lips.” Again Aragorn’s finger moved toward Ellohir and then retracted at the last moment.

Frodo laughed. “He’s warm and so soft. Who knew babies could be so soft? I never want to let him go, ever. Aragorn, why are you afraid to touch him?”

Aragorn flushed. “He’s so small and so content in your arms. I fear to frighten or hurt him.”

“Do not be silly,” Frodo said. He clutched Aragorn’s finger and led it to Ellohir’s face, helping him to delicately trace it over Ellohir’s face. “There now. See? He is smiling. He likes it.”

“Babes this young do not smile. It only seems so.” But without Frodo’s help, Aragorn now smoothed his hand over Ellohir’s cheek and down his pudgy arm. When he reached the babe’s hand, Ellohir gripped his finger with a tiny but surprisingly hearty grip.

“He knows your voice,” Frodo said sleepily, barely able to keep his eyes open. “Just as he knows mine.”

“He is wondrous fair to look upon, is he not?” Aragorn breathed in wonder.

“He is,” Frodo said with a half smile, his eyes closing. Sleepiness overwhelmed him and his last memory before dipping into lovely dreams was of snuggling warmth on his belly and the baby’s gentle cooing.

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“But there is Numenorean wisdom in his stare.”

“And hobbity greed in his lips.”

This whole scene is... I'm just... ohhhh... *melts into puddly goo*

hee hee! THanks!! It was peaceful to write...

Yay, pure, unadulterated fluff and I love it! Some ocassions are made for uber fluff and this is just perfect.

:-)

Thank you!!

So sweet and tender.

*melts into a soggy puddle*

Awwww... Thanks! ;-)

Oh my.

This is so unbelievably sweet. I could feel that soft, soft skin and the parents were so snuggly. In fact this whole piece was one big snugglefest.

:-) Awww...I do so love snugglefests. I wish I could have been there, too :-)

*wraps entire world in fluffy snuggly blanket*

Thanks!! *snuggles*

Oh, that is wonderful :) She will love it and thank you so very much for writing it! *can't wait to hold our own little baby E*
xxxx ♥ you

And I can't wait till you get to hold your little one, too!! :-) Yay, glad you liked!

Awwwwww! It doesn't get any more adorable than this!

*squees and dies* Claudia this is too precious!! Too adorable!! Gah!! Must have a scene of this right away. I love little Ellohir and Frodo!! I want to hobbitnap them both!!

DId you say you must draw a scene of this right away? Huh? Huh? :-D Thanks! Like you liked!

Yes I did say that didn't I? :-D

Thank you!!! ;-)

Such a sweet picture! I love the way Aragorn and Frodo each see the other in the baby's face.

Made me feel a pang that my own baby is now so grown-up!

Awww...Did you get a nesting feeling?? ;-)

Thanks!

So very sweet -- a perfect shower gift.

Thank you!!! Yummm...fluff!

Awwwww. There just is no words to describe holding a newborn.

:-)

*melts into a warm, soggy puddle...*

hee. *blushes* Thank you!

She'll love it! I could just about smell the clean baby scent :-)

:-) Thanks!!

Awwwww...so sweet. (But not tooth-ache-inspiring.) You know how I love TLTW (and ellie's illustrations help...). *glomps Claudia* I love you for sharing this with us!

Kisses.

yay, thanks for reading -- glad you liked! ;-) And yes, Ellie is awesome for illustrating!

Hey, looks like Ivan's more headed your way. Are you battening down the hatches??? *bites nails*

Eeeee... sweet, soft baby Ellohir and sweet, soft Frodo and Aragorn and how come you didn't tell me you had this in the works? :)

Adorable... C will love it.

Heh, I actually whipped it out pretty fast, since I knew I wanted to write that ficlet for C...:-) Hey, that hurricane is just about halfway between you and I ;-)!!

Awwww, I love your TLTW, especially when it's fluffy like this :)

Thanks!! ;-)

That was so sweet! I loved it. I'm so jealous of Frodo, i want my baby now! Thank you so much! xxxxxx

Whee! Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck and I can't wait to hear the news of your baby's arrival!!