"Well I'm sre they had some fun today in the clearing. Except poor Liah's hands were red from playing in the snow." Erreminette laughed softly. "I'll have to find her some mittens."

~~~

"Dimitrius." Ariala wriggled as she let out a small laugh, shifting so that she sat on top of Dimitrius with one knee on either side of Dimitrius's hips. "That's not fair!" She teased, her hands pressed flat against his chest. "I'm only saying that your far too distracting with your good lucks and great kissing that I don't know if we'll ever get anything done." She laughed.

~~~

"You're crazy Em." Marreck rolled his eyes playfully between kisses as he wrapped his arms around Emelaide's waist and returned her kisses.

Cindalina chuckled as she took a sip of her tea, "Didn't you prepare for the snow? Dearie, I'll have a wardrobe for the girl in no time; little girl's clothes are quite simple to make. Does she have any favorite colors? Specific styles she likes?"

-

Linking their fingers together, Dimitrius grinned as he arched his neck to place a tender kiss upon her lips before laying back into the pillows, "Love, we have forever to get that house finished. Right now, I just want to be with my beautiful wife and cherish every precious moment with her. It won't be long before we have a little one who will require a great deal of our attention. Can you blame me for stealing away the woman I'm madly in love with when I can?" teased Dimitrius with a smile as he looked up into her sparkling eyes.

-

Rolling her eyes playfully, Emelaide broke their kisses as she shot him a mock glare and smacked his upper arm, "Honestly Mar! First you're laying the compliments on thick, now you're insulting me! How ever am I going to forgive you, my love?" she inquired teasingly as she looked up into his deep brown eyes.

"You don't have to, Cindalina." Erreminette gushed, her face pink. "You've already done so much. Its unfair to ask any more of you." She said quickly before taking a sip of her tea.

~~~

"I guess I am pretty amazing." Ariala grinned as her blond hair fell over her shoulder. "Did you know that I can tell the gender of the baby?" She teased in a whisper, as if she were telling a secret. "Elimlee elves can tell the gener of thei babies early in the pregnancy. If you're nice then I'll tell you what we're having." She smiled happily before giving Dimitrius's nose a kiss.

~~~

"I'm not insulting you, love." Marreck laughed. "I'm telling you that your crazy for thinking your not beautiful. You're stunning and all four of us know it." He winked, caressing her stomach lightly.

Cindalina laughed as she waved it off as nonsense, "My dear, indulge an old woman in her few pleasures. I love making clothing, let me do this for you, please? I would hate to see you purchase clothing when I can make it perfectly well right here at home for free."

-

Dimitrius grinned as his eyes lit up at the new Ariala had told him, "You can?" Shifting so that she lay back in the pillows, gently hovering over her as he left tender kisses upon her neck; one hand entangled in her hair while the other tenderly caressed her buttocks and thigh. "Won't you tell me? I don't know if I can take this suspense, my love."

-

Leaning back against the tree, Emelaide smiled as she teased, "You win, dearest, I'm crazy. How can I possibly win when I'm out numbered three to one?"

"I'm sure Liah would love it if you did." Erreminette smiled warmly. "She loves the color green. And I can wrap her up in something warm so that you can meet her. She absolutely loves getting new clothes so I'm sure she'll warm up to you instantly." She laughed softly.

~~~

"I think..." Ariala said, pausing to torture Dimitrius a little longer. "That Dimeria should expect another little girl to play with." Ariala grinned. "We're going to have a little Lily Jaserione Cordei." She smiled happily.

~~~

"You can't." Marreck grinned as he slid out of Emelaide's embrace and took her hand. "Now we should really get to Cindalina's before we drive her crazy by being late." He laughed. "You're a horrible procrastinator, love." He teased lightly.

Cindalina smiled, "I look forward t' meetin' her. I'll be sure t' have sweets stocked up," she added with a wink as she sipped her tea. "I'll head into the market tonight and get some green fabric and thread, all different shades and designs. I'll try and make them have an Elimlee feel to them so she doesn't feel like she's playing dress up all the time."

-

Running his fingertips across Ariala's abdomen, Dimitrius couldn't keep that silly grin off of his face. Placing tender kisses upon her stomach, he caressed it tenderly not only with his lips but his palm as well. "Lily Jaserione Cordei, my sweet, precious little girl," he murmured softly against Ariala's stomach. "I cannot wait to see your smiling face," he added with another kiss upon Ariala's stomach before turning his attention back to Ariala's lips, "I love you Ariala, thank you for telling me."

-

Emelaide laughed as she flashed him a wicked grin and teased, "As if you truly wish to complain. You know very well that you like procrastinating just as much as I do."

"Though I'm sure she'd love to play dress up." Erreminette laughed softly. "She loves to dress up in her best dresses to simply play in the meadow. And I can't even count the times that she's put on her mother's jewelry. She's certainly one of a kind." She smiled.

~~~

Ariala smiled at the small movement she felt in her stomach as Dimitrius spoke to their child. "I think she heard you." Ariala blushed as she moved her hand over her stomach. "She must approve of her father." She teased, the small elf in her abdomen shifting again in agreement.

~~~

"Maybe." Marreck winked as he gave Emelaide a small kiss before beginning to walk towards Winterglade.

"She sounds precious. I cannot wait to meet the little dear!" Cindalina chuckled, "Perhaps I should make her outfits more like Ria's are then! Do you think she would enjoy the more regal looks that Dimeria tends to wear when not in Elimlee?"

-

Dimitrius laughed as he gently caressed her abdomen and placed a tender kiss upon it, "I hope she approves of me. It wouldn't do if she didn't," he teased as he gently nuzzled his nose against Ariala's stomach. "She'll look just like her mother when she arrives, than I shall be able to spoil her rotten with pretty dresses and necklaces. She'll be the envy of all Elimlee," Dimitrius praised as his kisses trailed up Ariala's torso and lingered upon her neck, "Just like her mother."

-

Emelaide flashed him a wicked grin as she placed a long, tender kiss upon his cheek, "Very well. That will be the last time I distract you if you only 'maybe' like to procrastinate with me. Wouldn't want to force you to do something you like really like, after all."

"I'm sure Liah would love dressier outfits." Erreminette smiled. "She absolutely loves her clothes."

~~~

Ariala rolled her eyes playfully as she curled her fingers in Dimitrius's hair, arching her neck towards her lips. "Dimitrius?" She asked curiously, taking his hand in her's. "Can you feel her?" She wondered as she brought Dimitrius's hand to her lower stomach where Lily was shifting again for her father's attention.

~~~

"You know very well that I enjoy procrastinating with you." Marreck laughed as he lifted Emelaide by her waist and gave her a long kiss, his tongue slipping between her lips.

"Regal it is," Cindalina said with a laugh before taking a sip of tea. "So tell me Erre, how have you been? Any thing new going on my dear?"

-

Feeling the faint movement in Ariala's stomach, Dimitrius looked at Ariala with a grin upon his face, his eyes sparkling with joy, "Th-That's her? That little squirming? That's Lily?"

Sliding down in the bed so he laid upon his side, his head near Ariala's stomach, Dimitrius placed a tender kiss upon Ariala's abdomen before lightly caressing it with his fingertips, "Lily, my precious little flower. Is that you in there?"

-

Emelaide laughed as she wrapped her arms around his neck and eagerly returned his kiss, "And how can I be sure you're not just saying that so you can kiss me some more?"

"I've just been attending lessons and taking care of Liah." Erreminette shrugged before taking a drink of her tea. "How have you been Cindalina?" She asked curiously.

~~~

Ariala let out a small, excited laugh as the young elf inside of her moved again under her father's fingertips, a thrill of excitement running through Ariala's veins. "That's her." Ariala grinned as her hand traveled next to Dimitrius's and caressed her stomach.

~~~

"Because I'm in love with you?" Marreck offered between kisses as he lifted Emelaide from the ground to deepen the kiss.

"Busy," Cindalina said with a laugh, "If it's not taking care of Ria I'm doing, I'm either baking, mending, sewing, or planning two weddings. It's a wonder I haven't lost my mind from everything going on! Not to mention the fact that I need to find a way to enable Marreck and Emelaide to marry without bringing my brother-in-law back home. I have to check protocol, but I'm quite certain Dimitrius can approve the marriage while the King is away, being next in line to the throne, you see. We both know he won't disapprove of the marriage," Cindalina laughed as she finished her tea and stood to pour herself another cup, "More tea dear? Would you like any sweets to munch on?"

-

"Oh sweetheart, I have such wonderful stories to tell you. When you arrive, you shall meet many wonderful people who all love and adore you already. Promise not to be shy, my darling," Dimitrius whispered with a laugh, "You should be proud to have a mother such as yours. You are proud, aren't you?" he said with a smile as he placed a tender kiss upon Ariala's stomach, feeling movement beneath his lips. Smiling, Dimitrius winked up at Ariala, "You see my love? She already adores you."

-

Emelaide laughed as she eagerly returned his kisses and wrapped her legs around his waist, crossing her legs just above his buttocks. "I love you too, with all of my heart," Emelaide murmured against his lips between kisses.

"No thank you." Erreminette smiled before finishing her tea and setting the cup back on the table. "I'm sure Marreck and Emelaide will find a way to marry anyways. Especially with their twins on the way." Erreminette said, assuming that Cindalina had heard about Emelaide's pregnancy.

~~~

"She should." Ariala laughed. "I'm the one who's been feeding all these cravings she's given me." She teased as the young elf in her settled down, the movement stopping.

~~~

Marreck smiled against Emelaide's lips as he continued to kiss her passionately, his arms tightening around her waist with one under her thigh to keep her from falling. Slipping his tongue between her lips, Marreck pressed Emelaide's back against a nearby tree as his mind began to lose all thoughts besides Emelaide's lips.

Cindalina chuckled as she sat down with her cup of tea and took a sip, "Mm, very true, my dear. I'm so happy for them; for Emelaide to be pregnant at all is a miracle in itself. I remember her mother when she was trying to conceive; had the hardest time the poor woman. I'm glad Emelaide did have the same wretched luck," she said with a warm smile.

-

Dimitrius chuckled, "Perhaps our little dear will also quit making her mummy so sick in the morning. I just hope we don't run out of tea leaves in the meantime.. I hate seeing you so sick," Dimitrius added softly as he left a trail of kisses upon her torso, lingering upon her upper chest, collar bone, and throat as he inquired curiously, "When did you start being able to sense our baby? Has she truly grown that much already?"

-

A soft moan escaped Emelaide's lips as she eagerly returned his kisses, her fingertips gently pressing into his scalp and back, her thoughts completely blank as she focused solely on Marreck, his kisses, and his gentle touch.

"Maybe all she needed was a Spring Elf." Erreminette joked as she traced lines in the wood of the table. "Perhaps I should find myself a Winter Elf." She laughed, a little sadly before letting a pity party of lonliness seep through her defenses.

~~~

"Recently." Ariala blushed. "That's how I knew that she's a Lily. Its normal for us to feel the baby early." She smiled brilliantly as the hand on her stomach moved to rest against Dimitrius's toned back. "Something about bonding." She shrugged before arching her neck to give Dimitrius a long kiss.

~~~

Marreck felt his control waver as he pressed Emelaide closer to him before regaining some control as he unwrapped Emelaide's legs from around his waist. "Em." He said, his breathing coming faster. "We should go to Lina's." He said with a brilliant blush.

Cindalina smiled as she took Erreminette's hand and gave it a tender squeeze, "Would you like me to fix you up with a nice chap from here my dear? I know of a few single guys just about your age," she added with a warm smile as she sipped her tea.

-

"I'm glad you're able to feel her early; it will give you a chance to realize before hand how wonderful of a mother you shall be," Dimitrius smiled as he continued to kiss her, murmuring softly between kisses. Pausing or a moment as he caressed her abdomen, Dimitrius inquired softly, "Does this mean I won't be able to make love to my beautiful wife anymore for fear it scarring the baby?"

-

Her thoughts not quite coherent yet, it took awhile for Emelaide to register what he said as she continued kissing and nipping the skin upon his neck, not noticing that her feet were on the ground and she was standing upon her tippy-toes.

"Hmm? Oh... right.. Lina's.. We probably should.. but I kind of like where I am," Emelaide managed to say as her lips trailed up Marreck's neck, across his jaw, and to his lips for a number of tender kisses. "You're a wonderful distractor," she teased with a grin before resuming kissing his lips.

"No thank you." Erreminette said quickly, her cheeks shining a brilliant red at the suggestion. The last thing she wanted to come off as desperate and she mentally chided herself for letting any signs of lonliness shine through.

~~~

Ariala laughed freely as she wrapped one arm around Dimitrius's back. "As if I could go eleven months without you, Dimitrius." She chided. "I can barely last a few days without you in my arms." She said, rolling her eyes at herself. "We're free to make love whenever we wish." She assured him before arching her neck to give him a tender kiss.

~~~

"I'm glad you think so." Marreck smiled, a little smug, as he gave Emelaide a last kiss before pulling out of their embrace. "But we really should go to Lina's, love. Before you tempt me to procrastinate again." He winked before taking her hand in his and leading her towards the village.

"Dearest, there's no shame in wanting to find the right guy," Cindalina said with a smile as she gave her hand another reassuring squeeze, "Whenever you're ready, my dear, I shall throw a party and invite them, as well as you. I've been in need of an excuse to throw a party anyway," she added with a laugh.

-

Dimitrius couldn't keep the school-boy grin from his lips as a chuckle escaped, "Don't promise me that, my love, I may take you up on it," he teased with a wink as he left a number of kisses upon her lips, "I love you Ari."

-

"I don't think I'd mind us procrastinating again," Emelaide laughed as she wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head back upon his shoulder. "Promise to distract me later?" she teased with a small grin as she looked up at him.

"With two weddings and receptions, not to mention baby showers, to plan a party is over the top." Erreminette laughed, trying to edge her way out of the conversation.

~~~

"I love you too." Ariala smiled as she wrapped one of her legs around Dimitrius's and returned her kisses eagerly. "Mm, you're distracting me." She teased against Dimitrius's lips. "We're suppose to be picking out furniture." She reminded Dimitrius though her body had other plans as it molded itself to Dimitrius's.

~~~

"I promise." Marreck laughed as he bent to give Emelaide's head a soft kiss before they reached Cindalina's doorstep. After knocking on the wooden door, Marreck gave Emelaide another tender kiss before waiting for Cindalina to open the door.

Cindalina laughed as she sipped her tea, "Nonsense my dear, it would be my pleasure. However, if you're truly set against it, I shall not push it any further. Come on in Marreck, Emelaide!" called Cindalina as she leaned back in her chair before stand up and get out tea things for two more guests, "Besides, I can always introduce you at the receptions. I know of at least one or two who will be attending one or the other," she added with a wink as she set two cups of tea down upon the table before beginning to pile sweets onto a platter for Emelaide.

-

Emelaide returned Marreck's kiss with a number of her own as she procrastinated going inside, "Prepare for the worst, my love. Tonight will be one of the worst nights of your life; until we get home that is," she added with a suggestive wink as she opened the door; her fingers entwining with his as she led him towards the kitchen.

-

"I don't think you mind the distraction, love," Dimitrius grinned sly as his lips hovered over Ariala's for a few moments before he leaned back and started to slip from the bed, "But if you'd rather pick out furniture we can."

Erreminette fought back a grimace as she saw Marreck and Emelaide enter the kitchen. "I should be going, Lina. But thank you for the tea." She smiled warmly at the elder elf before standing from the table. Erreminette nodded a goodbye to the elven couple before hurrying through the door and sprinting back towards Elimlee, fighting back jealous tears.

~~~

Ariala fought back her instant reaction to wrap her arms around Dimitrius and keep her prisoner under the sheets with her. Climbing out of bed as well, Ariala pulled on a pink dress and ran her fingers through her blond hair, peeking longing glances at Dimitrius through her blond curls.

Emelaide blushed as she watched Erreminette leave, "I'm sorry Lina.. I didn't mean to scare her off.."

Cindalina shook her head as she began clearing away Erreminette's dishes, "Poppycock; you did nothing my dear. We were just chatting is all, I'll see her again soon I'm sure. Now, let's start talking of the wedding, shall we? Come come, sit and we'll discuss everything. Have you put any thoughts into the wedding? Have you thought of the flowers? The church? The location? The reception? The date? Anything?"

Emelaide laughed as she placed an 'I told you so' kiss upon Marreck's lips with a grin before sitting down and taking a cookie from the tray, "Does deciding that it will be a small ceremony count?"

"Well, it's a start! A very small one, but a start nonetheless," Cindalina said with a laugh as she sat back down and took a sip of her tea.

-

Dimitrius chuckled as he as he quickly dressed after fixing his hair, noticing Ariala's glances at him. Walking over to her, standing behind her, Dimitrius wrapped his arms around her waist after moving her hair to one side so he was free to placed tender kisses along one side of her neck.

"You made the suggestion, my love. I am simply obliging," he teased between kisses, "Would it make it any better if I promised to let Dimeria stay with Auntie Lina tonight so you have me to yourself? If that is what you wish?"

Marreck fought back a grin as he took a seat beside Emelaide and put his arm around the back of her chair. "Emelaide can have whatever she wishes for the ceremony. I simply want to marry her." Marreck said, content with having the two woman plan their wedding for as long as received Emelaide in the end he'd be happy.

~~~

Ariala sighed as she leaned into Dimitrius, her head resting against his shoulder. "Don't tempt me." She laughed softly. "Otherwise we'll never see Dimeria again and I'll keep you to myself forever." Ariala teased as she leaned into his kisses.

Emelaide smiled as she scooted closer to Marreck and rested her back against his side, taking his arm from the chair and draping it over her shoulder as she rested her head against his shoulder; linking their fingers together, her opposite hand tracing small designs upon the back of Marreck's hand and wrist as she pondered.

"Hmmm.. I know it's strange, but I've always wanted yellow flowers at my wedding, white silk that has just the tint of a bluish-hue, just like the way the snow is when the temperatures are cold enough," she added with a small blush, "accenting the isles to offset the flower arrangements; perhaps with a hint of baby's breath within the arrangements? Does that sound silly?"

"If that is what you want, my dear, we need only Marreck's opinion and I shall begin ordering the flowers once we book the church. Have you decided where you shall have the wedding? With your talent, my dear, we can have it anywhere and have everyone comfortable. And you know those at the college will help you keep the temperatures whichever way they need to be," said Cindalina with a warm smile, knowing full well what happened the last time she raised the temperatures for too long when her emotions fought against it and wished to lower them. If Cindalina knew Emelaide as well as she thought she did, Emelaide's emotions would run haywire with happiness and cause the room to chill considerably. It would take everything the other elves could do to keep the temperature perfect for all parties involved.

-

Dimitrius smiled into her neck as he continued to kiss her, "As if you could leave Dimeria that long, my love. I fear to think of how you shall react when she leaves for the Palace once my parents return. How ever will you manage?" he teased in a whisper as his kisses reached her each lobe, his teeth nibbling gently upon her lobe every few kisses before leaving a trail down her neck once more, his teeth still gently nipping at her skin.

"The flowers sound lovely." Marreck smiled at the elder elf. "And Em can have it anywhere she likes, as long as I get to marry her I'll be happy." He said before taking a cookie off the tray and taking a small bite.

~~~

Ariala felt a pout come through her smile under Dimitrius's kisses at the though of losing Dimeria. "She can still visit, right? And we'll be able to go see her." She said, trying to reassure herself.